What does it really take to go from ground zero to a thriving multi-truck pest control business in just three years? In this episode of the Pest Empire Builder podcast, Matt Williams sits down with Scott Sandberg, co-founder of Ruva Pest Control, to unpack the grit, mindset, and strategic decisions behind one of the fastest-growing pest companies in the Northeast.

Scott didn’t just start a pest control business, he and his two co-founders launched Ruva in a new city where they knew no one. From humble beginnings to managing a fleet of 10 trucks, Scott shares the real story behind their explosive growth, including the unexpected lessons, brutal mistakes, and mindset shifts that changed everything.

You’ll hear how Ruva broke industry norms with a unique name, why they restructured employee compensation to attract A-players, and how they’ve cultivated a high-performance culture that’s primed for multi-location expansion. It’s not just about exterminating pests, it’s about building a scalable, values-driven business that changes lives.

Takeaways:

→ Why aligning pay structure with company values attracts top talent

→ The importance of mentorship and learning from others’ mistakes

→ How investing back into your business is the best growth strategy

→ Why boundaries and personal discipline are crucial for entrepreneurs

→ The power of casting vision and building a leadership pipeline

"It's not the knowledge that matters, it's being able to execute on it."

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