Our Latest Podcasts
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Unlocking AI Secrets: Your Essential Guide to Pest Control Success
Whether you're a pest control veteran or someone passionate about the convergence of technology and industry, this episode equips you with the knowledge to leverage AI for unparalleled success. Tune in and empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to revolutionize your daily operations. We invite you to join us and stay ahead of the…
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Catching up with the Sheehans
It's been a busty few weeks around here and now - it's holiday time! Come listen in as Ed and Joe catch up for the first time in weeks. Topics include the recent shows and events, Ed's recent travels, a meeting with NYC's much talked about rat czar.
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Pest World 2023 Pre Game
Ed and Joe are preparing for an incredible few days in Hawaii for Pest World 2023. Hoping to make new friends and see some of the old ones too. We can't wait to see what's new and come back here to share it all with you!
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Boosting Pest Control Efficiency: Your Key Starting Point
Optimizing efficiency in pest control is an ongoing process. Today we are taking a look at what's been working for Valerie Cruzado in the business she owns and operates in Georgia. Join us as we explore various strategies to streamline scheduling, optimize routes, and harness the latest technology and tools for enhanced productivity. Discover how…
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Navigating Chat GPT and Artificial Intelligence for Pest Control
Don't miss out on the latest insights from Colony Confidential! Join us as we explore the impact of AI and chat GPT in pest control with Lorne Sederoff and James Rocker. Today the return with even more practical insights and tips to help you utlize today's tools in an easy to understand way. If you're…
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Beyond the Buzz. The Impact of A.I. on Pest Control
We start this season off with a bang. We wanted to delve into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on the pest control industry. We were lucky enough to have Lorne Sederoff from Search Kings and James Rocker from Nerds that Care join us to talk about how AI can enhance…
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Productivity Hacks for PMP's with GPS Trackit
In this episode of Colony Confidential, GPS Trackit's Jeff Allsop and fellow PMP Valerie Crudo from Protective Pest Solutions share their top productivity hacks for pest management professionals. From automations and routing to maintenance, they cover it all. If you're operating a business with even a few trucks on the road, you will learn how…
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The one thing you must do to make sure your business survives this year
Larry Shaffer joins us once again to teach us some of what he knows. As the host of Activating your X-Factor , Larry is a true champion of personal development and performance. He explains how he transformed himself past average and share some insight into the ways we can all do the same. The best part…
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Year End prep for Business
It's the last days of 2022 and we're between parties, hosting and crunching numbers. Ed and Joe talk all about some wins - employee retention! and overall high morale. You can certainly pick up some ideas on how you can enhance your team's engagment. Also we talk about NYC Mayor Eric Adams' call for a…
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Finding your way out of burnout and exhaustion - Tools to help you move ahead with Larry Shaffer
Today's guest is Larry Shaffer Senior VP of Marketing and Business Development at Insperity. Larry has spent decades working with teams large and small and has a special affinity for entrepreneurs - this is why we had to have him sit with us to get a handle on some topics that are speaking to us…
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Turning Adversity into Advantage - how inflation and recession concerns are affecting the home service industry
Going Back to Basics all season long. Today we take another deep dive into one od Ed's favorite sayings Turn adversity into advantage.One of the most important lessons to remember from this episode is that you - the entrepreneur/ small business owner are the backbone of America - so buckle down, get to work, and do…
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Pest World 2022 Recap
The Colony Confidential team took NPMA Pest World in Boston MA by storm, and now we're spilling all the beans. About the products, the people and of course the parties! Ed and Joe discuss the highlights, some of their favorite events and people and how this PW was different than before. Get to know…
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Operational Basics - Fleet Management
Join Jeff Alsop as he schools us on the Basics of Fleet Management. If you didn't know you needed it - this is your chance to learn more. If you have vehicles let's automate your maintenance, routing and more. Operational Efficiency is the foundation of your successful business. Find out more about GPS Trackit Click Here
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Telephone Basics for the Service Industry
There's experts then there's Margaret Garcia! Our go to for anything to do with communication. Margaret's company Grit PPO answers hundres of phone calls every day so she knows more than anyone else - what works when answering the phone in a service. based business. Get the entire workshop theartofthephonecall.com
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Back to Basics Family Business
The new season is finally here! We've been weathered but we're not out. Join Ed & Joe for all new topics and tips this season. We have a hige annoucement and wonderful new partners to help boost us all to our next best. We're going back to basics of our family business bootcamp. In…
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Tech talk with Jeff King
Today we're talking about some of the tech tools that are making us more productive in business. Jeff King from Pest Rangers is all about automation and in this episode he shares some of the apps and programs he's using to make things work easier and more cost effective. If you are curious about any…
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Knowing the Challenges is half of the Battle
Welcome back to the Colony Confidential Podcast, today Ed and Joe talk about some of the biggest challenges facing business owners and some of the ways we're going to overcome them. We touch on topics like Vehicles, route optimization, onboarding new hires fast, inflation and lowering insurance costs. Stay tuned for an episode on Pricing…
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Meet the PMP - Jeff White
Jeff White is back with us for the first time since our first season. A whole lot has happened since then, for one Jeff has started a spanking new business. Today he tells us all about it and how his technical expertise can help you.
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Integrated Pest Management 101
Revisit before we reboot. Check out the fundamentals of Pest Control in this episode with Ed & Joe covering the basics of IPM. Also some great stories from Ed's life in the streets.
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Ask the Experts Q & A with Insperity
We've rounded up some listener questions so you know what that means? It's time to call in the experts. Jill Chapman joins us on this episode to answer these : How to communicate with your team when Business is struggling? What are some signs that I am micromanaging? If hiring a remote worker in a…
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Meet the PMP - Family edition
In this episode, meet Ed Sheehan Jr. who joins Ed and Joe from Phoenix Az. The talk of the town - the Renotkil/Terminix news and some behind the scenes info from a former Rentokil staff member. The family is all involved in pest control, jump into their typical dinner table discussion.
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Listener Q&A - Ask the Experts with Insperity
According to Ed he learned a lot in this episode - most importantly - that he's happy he's not running a business anymore. #retirementgoals. We've said it so many times before, running a business now is more complicated than ever, then sprinkle on a global pandemic. We gathered listener questions and sat down with Jill…
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Customer Service 2022
Here is all you need to know about Call Centers from the Customer Service Queen herself Margaret Garcia. She's heard and seen a lot in her 20 plus years of experience in Customer service for Pest Control, Lawncare and Hvac and Margaret still swears by routine spot checks on phone calls. Listen in for everything…
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Upgrade your Customer Service
Grit PPO's Founder and President Margaret Garcia joins Ed and Joe in this informative episode that focusses on the front line staff and the importance of Training and Development. Grit PPO is able to provide stellar customer service and is an outsource call center for Pest Control, Wildlife and lawn care industries. Working in a…
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Meet the PMP Bonus
Jeff King is known for his marketing smarts and has grown Pest Rangers in PA into a successful and respected brand. Listen to his story and a culture Q&A with Jill Chapman from Insperity
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Meet the PMP
Hi Mr. & Mrs. America, we're excited to share another installment of Meet the PMP. Today's episode features friend of the show - Jeff King from Pest Rangers in PA. Jeff has built a great business with his marketing smarts and is here to share some of his tips and thoughts from how he started…
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Vaccine Mandates - How will this affect your business Operations?
Season Three will teach us more than we want to Learn??!? Starting with vaccine mandates and how they've changed the way we do business. Since our Parent company Colony Pest Management services a lot of healthcare facilities in NYC, things changed very quickly for us. In this episode hear how Joe made the necessary adjustments…
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Financial Outlook in Pest Control
Anytime we speak with Paul Giannamore, it gets better. Understand what's going on in the world as it relates to running your small or not so small business. It takes more than hard work, to be successful, entrepreneurs need to make sound financial decisions on a daily basis. This is a great place to start.
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Stay safe from Ticks
It's The most dangerous pest in the U.S - In this episode learn how to do a tick drag and other do's and don'ts during the summer season. Summer school Q&A is on Instagram Live every Tuesday at 7:30pm Powered by Gnowbe.
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Leadership Styles and Skills
Insperity's Pete Hinojosa got us together in this episode. Part 2 follow up gets into the four personality types DISC and how they play out in the workplace. We even get some help with our personal relationship this time LOL. Grab the workbook so you can follow along. Send us an email colonyconfidential@gmail.com
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Leadership in Transition with Insperity
Pete Hinojosa is Back!! joining Ed & Joe to talk about Leadership in a way that just makes sense. We understand that today leadership and decision making is more complex than ever. Pete and the team at Insperity are our partners in transforming, understand and increasing our efficiency in the most important aspects of running…
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Upgrading Pest Control with Dr. Dini Miller
We're back at it with Dr. Dini Miller to talk more on cost, time and efficiency in the field. Roaches, bedbugs, tacos - yes please. We also talk about the future of Pest Control and how electronic insect monitoring can fit in and the challenges that need to be overcome for their success.
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Dr. Dini Miller is in the House
One of our favorite guests Dr. DIni Miller joins us again today - she is an esteemed professor of Urban Pest Management at Virginia Tech. Specialising in Ed’s favorites German cockroaches and bed bugs. We always have tons of questions for Dini and start off by talking about her students - we want to know…
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Rise ahead of the competition in online search
Keep an eye out and stay a step ahead with the latest news in online advertising. Daryl Margaux from Search Kings is back with todays installment.
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What Small Business needs to Stand Out
Daryl Margaux from Search Kings in Canada sits with Joe to discuss what's new in the world of online advertising. Get ready to hear answers to your questions on streaming media ads, what's new with Google and the steps you should be taking now, to get your business ahead of the competition.
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Business Insurance for Home Services
Frank Macdonald joins us from Select Insurance.
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What's the Liability?
We had the chance to catch up with our Insurance go to guy - Frank Macdonald from Select Insurance. Frank has been a friend of the podcast from day one. The last time we spoke it was all about disinfecting services for covid - 19 so this time around, we find out what's new, talk…
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Our first quarter wrap - up
We've been learning and doing so much - today we're checking in, sharing more on what's to come and recapping some recent highlights. Ed Sheehan decides to go for a pedicure - his first ever!
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More Leadership Development
Another installment of Strategies and Insights for success in your business. Regardless of your size - these tips are for creating a strong foundation. Whether you're leading a company or a family, Pete helps us to understand the important things we must get right - no matter what. Starting with Culture we cover Hiring, Liability, Communication…
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Leadership Development
Our Insperity experts are back to talk with us about Leadership Development Strategies. Join Ed, Joe and Pete for an introduction to this round of our HR series and come back on Thursday for more.
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Meet the PMP with David Marshall
Talk about Minding your Business? This week's PMP Spotlight takes us over to Arizona meet David Marshall, founder and owner of Arizona Pest Squad. We talk about his start in the industry - moving from the music business. Then here come all the challenges. Loss, Growth, marketing - it's all in here with so many…
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Leadership from the Start
Ed and Joe connect to talk about everything we've been learning in the past few months. There are more challenges in today's workplace than ever before so we all have to get better. We talk a little about Cuomo's business, company culture, tricks and tips our managers are using to stay connected with the team…
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Pest Control Spring Forecast
Ed and Joe are catching up, talking about our recent and upcoming episodes and getting us prepared for the spring. We get a lot of laughs in this episode and some great tips. Want to connect? Send us an email colonyconfidential@gmail.com
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Networking Skills for Business Now
We've always shared how networking was and remains the key to our success in business. And while times and events have changed, we still say the same. Ed and Joe discuss some of the tricks that helped them get new business along with some new Networking Tips, you may be a little rusty, so it's…
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Pest Control Fun and Knowledge
Catch up with our spring Q & A series. Don't miss the HR Series starting February 23
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Another Round of Q&A
We love answering your questions. Send us an email colonyconfidential@gmail.com
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Pest Control Q&A
Another round of Q & A for you friends who want a professional opinion. We answer questions on which is better to use steel wool, copper mesh and where most rodents find entry into your homes or buildings. We talk about the one of the worst insects to try and DIY. How a clean home…
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Employee Engagement Tools and Tactics
We're continuing our conversation about Teamwork in 2021. Things have changed, no doubt about it, so you gotta understand we all have some new things to learn as a result. Ed thinks this is the best podcast we've done - simply because he's learned so much. Set yourself up for (more) success with this one.
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Teamwork in 2021 takes some extra work.
Ed & Joe catch up on this week's hot topics and the burning topic on every business owners mind right now. The team. Employee Engagement is at an all time low - with the recent stats claiming that after the whirlwind of change that was 2020 - there's been a 57% decrease in employee engagement.…
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Ed & Joe answer your strange pest control questions
A lot of folks having sleepless nights because of bedbugs, roaches , rats even fleas! We're going to tell you how you can find some relief and when you need to call in the professionals. In the meantime go clean up after yourselves ok!
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The Scorpion King Returns
Listen in with us as we follow up with Scorpion Repel co - founder Tony Gonzales. Hear how this new product can revolutionize your pest prevention. In this episode Mr. America - Ed has tons of questions like "will this work on rodents?" Join us to find out more and get the full story on…
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The Scorpion King Returns
Finishing up our conversation with Tony Gonzales from Scorpion Repel. Make sure and listen to get the full story of this new product that may keep scorpions from entering your home. Ed has tons of questions like "do you think it will stop rodents?" Listen in to find out.
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Ed and Joe talk about scorpions
Learning about new products is always appealing - especially when it's effective. We hear the story of scorpion repel from one of the company's co-founders Tony Gonzales. Join us as he shares his personal story that got him into the pest control industry after a successful career in law! And hear about the potential next…
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Catching Up with the Sheehans
Mr. & Mrs. America, we've got a lot going on so this episode is a nice recap and answer for one of our listeners experiencing growth in his company.
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New Rules for Customer Service in 2021
Margaret Garcia is back in the building to give us all the tips and gems to upgrade our customer service efforts. She's the person who stopped us from asking "how can I help you?" in order to control the call. No-one else is doing anything remotely close to Margaret's team at Grit PPO where they…
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How to convert social proof into sales
Reputation Management is the name of the game right now. Jeremy Ecker is back with us to get more in depth with details on the importance of getting those business reviews Whether you're trying to grow your business or you're trying to sell your business, either way you want it to have value and. Think about…
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Boost your Business with Reviews
Start the year off right - put your Business up front amongst a sea of competitors. If you're not sure how or you haven't started yet, it's time to get serious about your company's reviews. In a nutshell - it's the report card your potential customers can all see, after all doesn't everyone google and…
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Selling Pest Control
Ed talks residential and Joe talks Commercial - Sales It all comes down to personality at the end of the day. Listen to some key tips and takeaways for hiring, coaching and motivating your sales team.
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Ed and Joe Sheehan Talk about everything but Pest Control
Ed and Joe cover current events. Events in the nation and in their relationship. From employee engagement and holiday get togethers, covid testing and colonoscopies. Nothing is off limits in this one. And listen out for one of Ed's best "it may be time for assisted living" moments
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Finance Talk with the Fellas
After spending the last few weeks learning from Paul Giannamore we're all in the mood for more finance talk. This episode is one of the fan favorites and for good reason. A lot of great nuggets in here for you on investing and how we pick stocks.
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Q&A with Paul Giannamore from The Potomac Group
Ed and Joe bring some questions to the table and Paul gives us his honest and in - depth feedback on hot topics like competitive locations, stocks, what he thinks about politics and so much more!
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The Business of Pest Control with Paul Giannamore
This episode covers more current events with the man behind multiples of million dollar deals in the Pest Industry. We're talking setting up your business, PCT Top 100 Sales , what's coming up in 2021 and enough to keep your heads spinning. Buckle in for this one.
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Talking Business with Paul Giannamore
Paul is back in the hot seat and we waste no time talking about covid, business impacts and his new podcast.
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Home Services and Residential Program Q&A
Ed & Joe Sheehan take on listener questions covering a few ways your business can keep up with the winter slump and what's going on in the K9 scent detection unit. Running a family business is full of ups and downs
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The Family Business
We switch gears from our residential program this week to talk family. Parents - how are you teaching your kids about life and business? Take a peek into what's going on in the Sheehan Family. We're back on Thursday with residential program Q & A
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Essentials for Success in your Residential Program
There are some Must - Haves when building or setting up your residential service program. As Ed says, get this one right or you won't go far. This is an edit of the interview we did with Grit PPO's Margaret Garcia- Can an inbound call Processing service run your entire office operation for you? Find…
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Selling Residential Pest Control
Today we're sharing some more of the residential hacks and tricks learned and learning as we build out our new Residential program. Ed and Joe go through some of the items needed in setting up sales compensation and the commission structure. We discuss leads and why it's important to maintain relationships with clients.
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More Residential Business Talk
A recap and an Update on the details going into our new project. We're building our new residential plan from scratch and have a lot of details and advice to get through.
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Building your Residential Pest Control Plan
Another installment with Carmen Reino form Anchor Pest Control. Carmen is one of the people we speak with often to bounce ideas off. When we want to try something new or hear another perspective, so in this episode you get to listen in as we ask questions to get us going and thriving in the…
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Keys to Success in the Residential Market
Are you in the residential Pest Control Business (or want to be)? Then this one's for you. Steal some secrets from our friend Carmen Reino of Anchor Pest Control in NJ. Who pivoted from majority commercial accounts to residential wins!! He shares his residential business model - billed monthly. We go over some of the Pros and…
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Nail it and Scale it
Who's ready for more? Tommy Mello is back to continue today's round of lessons on how you can get to your first $ Million to your first 10 and beyond. The advice in these episodes are great for any Home Services business leader who wants to think big and achieve more.
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Home Service Business Advice
Meet Tommy Mello, the host of Home Service Expert and brains behind a $30M Garage door company. He has a wealth of knowledge on marketing, training and scaling and is sharing some of the secrets on how he's been able to turn his business into a machine. You will be filled with ideas and inspiration…
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Meet the PMP
We got to know Daniel because of his social media presence. As we continue to feature PMP's and other business owners from across the U.S we get some details about his start in the business. His goals for growth and get some advice on his marketing and social media strategy. Find him at onpointpest.com
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Pest Management Pro Talk
We're following up with Daniel Collins for more in - depth conversation on learning opportunities. We hear a story about a persistent raccoon and go over the importance of having the right support in the entrepreneurship journey. Daniel has some great questions for us as well. Lots of takeaways for your business in this episode.…
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NPMA Pest World 2020 Q&A
The 87th Annual Pest World Convention is going virtual for the first time. PMP's have about 87 thousand questions. What's going on with the industry? How is this going to work? We sat down with NPMA's CEO and Technical and Regulatory Affairs Director to get all the answers and details. We highlight the Pros…
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The Lowdown on NPMA Virtual Pest World
After months of virtual events, trainings and meetings we gear up for Conference season and surprise - It's Virtual!! The National Pest Management Association's Annual Trade Show is one of the industry's biggest events and has been on our Must Do list for Years. It's been the place for education, meeting new vendors, networking and…
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Women in Pest Management
We continue with our badass guest Rachel Mendez and talk more about getting ahead in the business - as an owner. How to attract more women and the benefits of being a woman in the industry. Listen up owners - if you have a hard time attracting and retaining female candidates, your answer is in…
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Meet the PMP
This week, we're hearing about Pest Control in Canada with one of our guests from Season 1. We met Rachel at her first Pest World in Orlando Fl in 2018 and we are thrilled to hear more about her journey as a new business owner today. She has quite a story and is filled with…
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Us vs. Them
In this episode, we're going at it. Ed takes on Amazon. Capitalism vs. socialism featuring some favorite quotes from greats plus everything we're talking about these days in NYC. The mindset we're taking for coping with the upcoming round of covid panic and negativity. Check this out for another dose of Ed and Joe's advice for turning…
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Upcoming Industry Events 2020
Event season is usually busy come fall with Pest World, Co2 and several other leadership and business conferences on the calendar. This year, everything's different. In this episode we discuss some of the key conferences, where you're going to see us this year and other stories along our new way of life.
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Catching up from the Hamptons
Hey! We're Telling you what we've been up to and a little about what's to come. Back in our favorite staycation spot the Hamptons NY. Another fun episode filled with total ambiance, you'll feel like you're right there with us.
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Meet Ed and Joe Sheehan
Ed and Joe are joined by Char Newell today for a deeper look at their Behavior Indicator Profiles. Joe is a Captain while Ed is a maverick. This episode gets into some the strengths and tips they can use to improve their relationship.
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New Rules for Managing your Human Resources
This week Executive coach Char Newell of Your Healthy Reality joins us to answer some questions on Employee Relations and the Business journey. Learn some of the important steps you need to take right now to set your business operations up for a (Reopening) success. Want to know if you will benefit from coaching, find…
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Reopening New York City
Finishing up on the last phases of Governor Cuomo's plans to reopen the city. Then we go into HR badlands discussing @honested1's sexual preferences. Enjoy.
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Reopening New York City
Catching up with the details on the reopening plans for NYC. We start with the first phases and discuss how small businesses are prepping.
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Disinfecting Services - What you must know
Mr. & Mrs. America, let's wrap up the conversation on small business adding disinfecting services. As we continue to promote our industry with pride and integrity, we want to make sure everyone is staying safe and smart. Please listen closely to these episodes and weigh your risk options. Be smart and stay safe #proudessential
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Business Sense
Everyone is talking about the Disinfecting jobs so we brought in Select Insurance Agency's Frank MacDonald to help clear things up for us. He gives some behind the scenes advice and common sense advice for us to make the best decisions for ourselves. Listen in.
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The Latest Check - In
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Look Sharp - A PMP and a Gentleman
We're switching Gears today to give style advice. Not from us - but from Angel Ramos - Esquire Magazine's Best Dressed Man, celebrity personal stylist and bespoke tailor. Known for dressing athletes, actors and television personalities, Angel gives us a peek into his business, customer service and keys to success. Learn how the right…
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Adding Disinfecting Services
This has been all the buzz for some weeks now and we've been straightforward with our views on this, we want to stay away from providing this services. In this episode we discuss why Joe's having a change of heart and what he's going to do about it all. If you have questions on adding…
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What Now? Paul Giannamore's Financial Outlook
Paul Giannamore of The Potomac Pest Control Group joins us to talk about what's to come in Financial Matters. Paul pretty much talked about $2.5 billion losses in the industry in the beginning of March. Now he answers your questions and gives his advice on how Coronavirus will affect global markets, different ways that…
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Another week of coping strategies for the Pest Control Industry
After we talk about the new daily routines in our lives with Joey Bunz in NYC and Ed in Florida we discuss some of the unexpected ways corona virus is affecting revenue in the business. K-9 Bedbug inspections for one. We also check out some of the pest pressure expected in different parts of the…
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Checking in with Ed and Joe
Catching Up with Ed and Joe as NYC continues lockdown and how the business is adjusting. Grab our Business Continuity guide on the website https://colonyconfidential.com
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Coronavirus has come to town - Now What?!
Join us for the ups and downs we're dealing with now that Covid-19 has changed the way we do business. #stay safe Mr. & Mrs. America!
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Customer Service 2020
Customer Service as we know it today didn't always exist. We get into some of our most memorable moments with customers that we cannot forget. Let us know about your Customer Service nightmares at colonyconfidential.com
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The Pied Piper is Back
Hi and welcome to all our new Listeners! Back to talking business about rodent control, business sense and getting our mindsets right for success.
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Rat race to the bank
While Ed's on his spring break tour we talk about the latest news on rodent birth control, Contrapest and rodenticide bans in the news. What this all means for the pest control industry and the business side that nobody else is talking about.
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Customer Service for Home Services
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More Customer Service Hacks
Our Follow Up with Margaret Garcia from Grit PPO. Take notes or better yet, save this one for reference. Learn about the best methods for managing your inbound phone calls. Pest Process Outsourcing can change the way your business operates, learn more about what Grit does for Pest Control and Lawn Care companies. And…
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Level - Up your Customer Service
Here's the first installment of our Customer Service Series. Meet Margaret Garcia, we sit with the Founder of Grit and get the low down on how she got her start in the business. Haven't heard about Grit PPO? Well get ready to learn another key step that can seriously upgrade your daily business operation. You're…
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Spring Break with the Sheehan's
More insight on Networking What we're learning about Customer Service What's coming Next and Ed's ready for Spring Break in Florida.
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Networking Secrets - Pro Tips for the Service Industry
Today we continue our networking convo with some more tips and explanations on hashtags and how to use them correctly when you're working on increasing your business contacts.
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Top Networking Secrets for Service Pros
Doesn't matter if you work in Lawn Care, Plumbing, Roofing or HVAC. The way to grow your company in 2020 is by working on your business, not in your business. Networking done right leaves you with Lifetime Business contacts and friends. All the secrets are in this episode.
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The Suite Life with Colony Confidential
Here's what we've been up to. From the magic of vacation to the latest with Lillie Kardashian. It's 2020 Let's Go Baby! Going to NPMA's Eastern Conference? We hope to see you at Harrah's Atlantic City on 1/14
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Marketing and More for your local Business
What are your thoughts on Door to Door Sales in Pest Control or Lawn Care? How to get the best deals from your distributor? Join us to get answers to these questions in this episode!
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Q&A with the Multi - Million Dollar Consultant Dan Gordon
We always learn a lot from Dan Gordon. He's one of the people who always knows what's going on in our industry. Today he answers some of your questions about the state of Pest Control. The next money making insect and some of the things that you shouldn't overlook.
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A Recap
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What you need to know about Business Insurance for 2020
In the second installment of our interview with Frank McDonald, we're talking about the importance of protecting your customers digital information with cyber insurance. If you have recurring business (and you should) you also have credit cards on file. Your customer information needs to be properly protected, find out more about the gaps that could…
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Get your Business Insurance Together
We interview our guy for insurance. We always have a lot of questions when Frank McDonald from Select Insurance is in the building and this time its no different. Frank has been in the pest control space for decades so he's seen a lot. Check this one out for some of the latest and make…
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Thanksgiving Sheehanigans
We reminisce on some Thanksgiving greats, and give a sneak peek into what we're working on. Would you like to come hang out and learn with us? Find out more by Subscribing to the Podcast and Turning on your Notifications Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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Keeping Up With the Sheehan's
The Busy Holiday Season is here. Find out what's on our agenda and what we're working on for you listeners.
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Celebrating Everyday Heroes - Pest Control, Community Service and Public Health
We're super excited to bring you this interview with Raymond who is passionate about giving back to his community in Spokane WA. Bedbug free furnishings is able to heat treat furniture to eradicate bed bugs to prolong its life cycle. If you'd like to help or support visit them at https://bedbugfreefurnishings.org
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Small Business Solutions - Essential Tools to Upgrade your Daily Operation
We're continuing our conversation on the tools and solutions that Small businesses need to keep operations running without having to micro - manage. Ready to make your life easier too? Listen to part 2 of our interview with Workwave's Kerry McCane. Find out why Ed asked; Where were you in 1974? This is a detailed…
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Challenges in Small Business Operations
We spend so much time learning about growth, solutions and profits it may seem like the challenges and headaches that come with entrepreneurship are a thing of the past. You would be wrong, but like today's guest Larry Izzo, we keep rolling with the punches. There are a lot of funny stories in pest…
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Small Business Solutions to take your Pest Control Business to the Next Level
Ed calls it turning a corner, just think of it as Levelling up for your small business. This episode packs another installment of tech info that you can use to automate and optimize your Pest Control start-up.
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Small Business Solutions - An intro to new tools in Route Optimization
Whether you're just starting out in Pest Control with fewer than five technicians or you have a Multi million dollar company with hundreds of team members. We all agree on the importance of better productivity. Getting your routes properly organized is a key step in Optimizing your Business Operations. Of course you already have…
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Wondering why you have more problems in the Fall? Here's the answer
Occasional Invaders, Mice, Wildlife? We have some quick tips for you on how to prepare your customers for the cooler temperatures. Listen for some tips on how to protect yourself from crazy raccoon encounters and why your customers are having an uptick in pest activity.
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Leading through Adversity
Happy Thursday and Happy Halloween. It also happens to be Happy Birthday for Ed and the day of our B&G Breast Cancer Awareness Tank Giveaway! We even have a new release, on Leading through Adversity. We all know that it's unavoidable in adult life and in business. Today we discuss some of the toughest challenges…
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Dealing with Business Challenges - Get a Disaster Recovery Plan
$hit Happens. Are you prepared to handle it? We're sharing some stories of emergencies that we've had to navigate this week. Use these lessons to help you come up with helpful steps you can use in your business.
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Essential Tools for Pest Management Professionals - The B&G Sprayer
How much do you know about the tools in your arsenal? Today we cover some new and not so new features of the B&G Sprayer - one of the first pieces of equipment any professional Pest Manager gets acquainted with. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for your chance to win the Pink Breast Cancer…