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PMP Industry Insiders

PMP Industry Insiders

By: Brought to you by Donnie Shelton and Dan Gordon
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The PMP Industry Insiders podcast helps pest control and lawn care professionals grow their businesses. Every week, hosts Donnie Shelton and Dan Gordon talk with the biggest players in the pest control and lawn care markets about what’s changing in the industry and take listeners to the front lines of what the future holds.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Economics Management Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Episode 269: Q1 Wrap: A Cooling Economy or Just a Cold Winter?

    Episode 269: Q1 Wrap: A Cooling Economy or Just a Cold Winter?
    Apr 9 2026
    This week, Dan and Donnie analyze the available data for the first quarter of 2026, including the Pest Index, unemployment figures and fuel, labor and material costs. They discuss the impact of this winter's cold snap, how the industry is holding up against the March energy spike, thoughts on price increases and AI's impact on marketing. Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services
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    40 mins
  • Top Takeaways From March | Insiders Rewind

    Top Takeaways From March | Insiders Rewind
    Apr 6 2026

    Welcome to Insiders Rewind - Recapping February

    This month, we are looking back to:

    -Ep. 264 - No More Artificial Harmony: Master Conflict and Build a Better Company

    -Ep. 265 - 100 Years In: How Sprague Pest Grows & Wins in Commercial Services

    -Ep. 266 - Why Getting Involved with Regulatory Issues Matters

    -Ep. 267 - Exit by Design, Not by Exhaustion: A Planned Exit vs. A Desperate One.

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    We’d love to hear from you. Drop a comment, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and connect with us on social media @PMPIndustryInsider.
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    16 mins
  • Episode 268: After the Exit: How to Keep More of What You’ve Built

    Episode 268: After the Exit: How to Keep More of What You’ve Built
    Apr 2 2026

    This week, Dan and Donnie welcome Nick Bartolo, CFA, CPA, founder of Essential Partners, a wealth management firm specializing in post-exit planning. He shares strategies for maximizing after-tax wealth, including Roth IRAs, company retirement plans, and diversification of investment portfolios, with emphasis on preparing businesses for potential sale at any time.

    Guest: Nick Bartolo, Founder, Essential Partners Hosts: Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services
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    45 mins
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