Bug Bux Podcast
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.
Episodes
225 episodes
Small Deals, Big Growth: How Micro-Acquisitions Can Scale a Pest Control Company | EP 224
Acquisitions don’t have to mean massive deals, private equity, or losing your company’s identity. In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Byron Barnes, second-generation pest control owner of Barnes Exterminating in ...
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Episode 224
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33:46
Why Pest Control Marketing Is Broken (and What Actually Works) | EP 223
Marketing a pest control company isn’t as simple as posting on social media or turning on Google Ads and for many owners, that’s exactly where frustration sets in. In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, host Allan Draper welcomes back Paul All...
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Episode 223
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30:06
Replacing Yourself: How to Scale a Pest Control Company Without Burning Out | EP 222
What does it really take to get out of the truck and build a pest control company that can grow without you?In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with John Stopka, co-founder of Liberty Pest Control, to break do...
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Episode 222
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38:42
Leadership, Training, and Retention: Building Technicians Who Last | EP 221
As the industry heads into a new year, strong leadership and people development matter more than ever.In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Alan Feuer, Associate Certified Entomologist with over 36...
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Episode 221
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35:07
Hire for the Soul, Train for the Role: Building a Scalable Pest Control Culture | EP 220
In this insightful episode, Allan Draper sits down with Scott Sandberg, co-founder of RUVA Pest Control, to explore how building the right culture is the key to sustainable growth in the pest control industry. Scott shares the inside story of h...
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Episode 220
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42:18
Why Your Pest Control Supplier Should Be a Partner, Not a Vendor | EP 219
In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper is joined by Jared Ingalls, Vice President of Sales at Pest Management Supply, to unpack one of the most overlooked growth levers in pest control: your relationship with your distributor.<...
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Episode 219
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34:52
Built on Faith, Family & Service | EP 218
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Jana Lloyd, owner of Antelope Hills Pest Control in Lincoln, California. What unfolds is not a typical growth or scaling story but a reminder of...
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Episode 218
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39:44
Hope Isn’t a Strategy: Building a Real Growth Plan for Your Pest Control Company | EP 217
In this unscripted, wide-ranging episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with longtime friend and pest control marketing expert Matt Rogers for a raw, honest conversation about planning for growth in 2026.Drawing fro...
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Episode 217
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43:38
Why Community Matters More Than Ever in Pest Control | EP 216
In this episode of the BugBux Podcast, Allan sits down with industry veteran Harry Bryan, Director of Business Development at Nisus Corporation, who brings over 30 years of pest control and agricultural experience to the table. Together, ...
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Episode 216
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37:50
The least expensive way to turn your customers into referring machines | EP 215
In this episode of The Bug Bux Podcast, host Allan Draper sits down with Reagan Nickl, Vice President of Customer Success at Ask Nicely, to talk about one of the most overlooked growth levers in the pest control in...
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Episode 215
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35:47
Thankful, Focused, and Ready for 2026: Allan’s Ultimate Goal-Setting Episode | EP 214
In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Allan Draper opens up about gratitude, community, and the transformative power of clear goal-setting. Recorded ahead of the holiday but released on Thanksgiving weekend, Allan refle...
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Episode 214
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30:06
How Pest Pros Can Thrive Amid New Regulations In Pest Control | EP 213
In this episode of The Bug Bux Podcast, host Allan Draper sits down with Isabelle Lucero, Technical Sales and Compliance Manager at JT Eaton, to unpack one of the industry’s most pressing topics, the evolving landscape of pesticide and rodentic...
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Episode 213
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40:09
How to build success without regret | EP 212
In this solo episode, Allan Draper dives deep into one of the most misunderstood parts of entrepreneurship — sacrifice. Drawing from his own early experiences building Proof Pest Control and lessons from his upcoming book, Allan challenges the ...
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Episode 212
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28:06
Family, Grit, and Growth | EP211
In this episode, Allan Draper sits down with Davin, the 21-year-old owner of Redline Pest Control, a fast-growing, family-owned company out of Arizona. Davin shares how his early experiences in solar and carwash sales fueled his passion for ...
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Episode 211
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38:02
Real Pest World: The Legacy Blueprint | EP 210
Join your host, Allan Draper, and the guys on the final night in the Real Pest World house in Orlando. With the "The Real Pest World Orlando" officially wrapped, the crew is both tired and motivated as they share their clos...
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Episode 210
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31:49
15 Pest Business Owners, One House, $100M in Combined Revenue | The Real Pest World Begins | EP 209
In this episode, Allan Draper hosts a special edition of The Bug Bux Podcast—recorded live from The Real Pest World House in Orlando during PestWorld 2025.Joined by 15 pest control owners representing over $100 million ...
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Episode 209
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39:39
Motivating Technicians & Mastering Reviews | EP 208
In 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...
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Episode 208
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37:39
A House Full of PCOs? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | EP 207
This 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 ...
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Episode 207
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48:26
The #1 Secret to Retaining Pest Control Employees (Hint: It’s NOT a Pay Raise) | EP 206
Hiring is tough. Retaining great technicians? Even tougher. The pest control industry is facing one of its biggest challenges yet: keeping good employees from walking out the door.In this episode, Allan is joined by Erik Osborne and Ant...
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Episode 206
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35:03
Your PCO website may be out of date and you might not even know it – with Mat Rogers | EP 205
Allan is joined by his business partner, Mat Rogers, for a powerful deep dive into what Mat calls the second digital marketing renaissance. They break down how AI is completely changing the way pest control companies are found online, why websi...
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Episode 205
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42:56
Starting at 21, Scaling to Millions | EP 204
In this episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Chad Louk, founder of Prodigy Pest Solutions in Florida. Chad launched his company in 2018 at just 21 years old, starting as a one-man operation and scaling i...
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41:32
From Zero to a Pest Control Powerhouse | EP 203
In this episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, Allan welcomes Seth Fenn, the founder of Cura Pest Control and a third-generation pest professional with deep roots in the industry. After starting his career in pest control, Seth stepped away to gain ...
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Episode 203
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37:10
The Truth About D2D in Pest Control | EP 202
In this episode, Allan sits down with Lenny Gray, a pioneer in door-to-door (D2D) pest control. Lenny sold nearly 500 accounts in his first summer with Orkin, later founded Mountain West Pest Control (Rove) before its acquisition ...
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Episode 202
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49:44
Episode 201: From Survival to Legacy
In this inspiring and candid episode of the Bug Bucks Podcast, host Allan Draper sits down with Skye LaJaunie, CEO of LaJaunie’s Pest Control and founder of the Eagles Nest Mastermind, to explore the deeper side of entrepreneurship in th...
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Episode 201
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48:19
Episode 200: How One Relationship Can Change Your Business
When Alan Framer started his pest control company 16 years ago, he faced the same uncertainty and challenges every new business owner experiences. But he had something many don’t, a seasoned guide. Ray Johnson, former owner of Johnson Pest C...
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Episode 200
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48:05