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Bug Bux Podcast
Hosted by Allan Draper · EN
The Bug Bux Podcast is your go-to resource for launching, growing, and scaling a successful pest control company. Hosted by Allan Draper, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of multiple high-growth service businesses, the podcast delivers real-world insights and proven strategies for pest control owners ready to level up.
Allan brings a unique perspective as someone who has built and led pest control companies from the ground up, scaling from zero to multi-million dollar operations. With a passion for entrepreneurship and a deep love for the pest control industry, he shares not just tactics, but mindset shifts and leadership principles to help owners win in business and life.
Each episode features expert guests, in-depth conversations, and powerful solo sessions where Allan breaks down everything from pricing strategies and P&L breakdowns to team building, vendor relationships, and personal development.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to break into the PCT Top 100, the Bug Bux Podcast will help you become a bug money millionaire.
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Motivating Technicians & Mastering Reviews | EP 208
Oct 1600:37:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Taylor Olson, CEO and co-founder of Applause, the employee engagement and performance platform designed specifically for home service companies.Taylor, who many in the industry know as the co-founder of Slingshot, shares his journey of building solutions that bridge the gap between technician performance, customer experience, and company growth. Together, Allan and Taylor dive deep into how Applause is helping pest control companies motivate their teams, generate more Google reviews, and retain top talent in a competitive market.They discuss what true technician engagement looks like, how recognition and accountability can transform a company culture, and why the best-performing PCOs are focusing on their people just as much as their processes. Taylor also shares insights from the early days of Slingshot, the lessons learned from scaling quickly, and how those experiences shaped his vision for Applause.Whether you’re a small business owner looking to improve morale or a growing operator focused on building a stronger team, this episode is packed with actionable strategies, mindset shifts, and proven methods to help you lead better and grow faster.Show Notes:Learn more about Applause: https://www.applausehq.com/🖥️ Website: www.bugbuxplus.com📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bugbuxplus/📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bugbuxplus
Transcribe →A House Full of PCOs? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | EP 207
Oct 900:48:26Tap to summarizeThis episode kicks off something totally new for the Bug Bux community. Allan is joined by Travis Bottoms and Tyler Sublette from Nice Pest Company to talk about their plans for Pest World — where they’ll be staying in a house packed with pest control pros and vendors, Big Brother–style.They share what they’re most excited for, why events like Pest World matter so much for building relationships and growing your business, and how Travis and Tyler scaled Nice Pest Company fast without spending a single dollar on ads.Get an inside look at what’s coming to Bug Bux+ — the laughs, the learning, and the chaos that happens when you put a bunch of pest pros under one roof.
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