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A synopsis of my career;my time with Cheech & Chong

Posted on February 8, 2017 by The Bug Doctor

Ok Ok,…. enough you say of this long drawn out synopsis. I get it. You’ve read I’m sure, my adventures as a commercial salesman and my rise to a national accounts rep. Where did I go next? Where, after my … Continue reading →

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A Commercial Sales Strategy You Can’t Live With Or Without

Posted on October 25, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

It was the beginning of a new new month in the dead of winter and my first day as a commercial representative. I sat in my same desk as I always had but today I wore an suit tie. The … Continue reading →

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Sand Bags, Shell Games And Successful Pest Control Sales

Posted on October 5, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

Pest control sales can be a pretty sweet gig when things are rolling. Nobody questions you about your daily activity, the boss is fairly happy to see you and as long as numbers are adding up in the positive realm … Continue reading →

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Two Winters Too Cold For a Jacket-Winter # 2

Posted on October 3, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

In an earlier article I wrote about the cold realities of the working world of pest control and two of the worst winters in my career. Actually I delivered #1 and only promised the 2nd. This is that story. Starting … Continue reading →

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Simple Principles For The New Exterminator

Posted on February 15, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

Principles are a foundation in life, whether you apply good and solid ones or lax and half hearted, you will build upon the cornerstone based on the principles you choose. Your career in pest control is no different. Too many … Continue reading →

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To Hustle Takes No Skill At All (Keeping And Advancing In Your Pest Control Job)

Posted on October 18, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I played football as a youngster and had dreams of being a Green Bay Packer running the ball like my favorite running back # 42 John Brockington. He wasn’t the greatest back who ever lived but he was the first … Continue reading →

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