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The Boardroom Buzz: Grow, Sell, or Exit

The Boardroom Buzz
Pest Control Industry
Pest Control
Mergers and Acquisitions
Company Culture
Negotiation
Peak-End Rule
Anchoring Effect
Mere Exposure Effect
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Priming
Cognitive Biases
Daniel Kahneman
Overconfidence Bias
Groupthink
Private Equity
Recruitment Strategies
Earnouts
Entrepreneurship
Technician Training
Employee Engagement

Boardroom Buzz is the straight-talk playbook for owners who built their service businesses from the crawlspace up and want to master the next move—whether that’s doubling down on growth or preparing for a life-changing exit.

Hosted by Jason & Jeremy Julio—“The Blue-Collar Twins” who turned a service-truck start-up into a multimillion-dollar success—and mentored by veteran deal-maker Paul Giannamo... more

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Latest Episodes

The Blue-Collar Twins sit down with Byron Gifford—the “godfather of door-to-door”—to unpack his ground-zero start in summer sales, the Evergreen chapters (launch, rapid expansion, strategic exits), and the operating cadence that lets his team add ten... more

Maria Sorrentino started as a tech while studying social work and went on to build Pest Pros in Kalamazoo—plus Hive Nine and the “Lead People Manage Stuff” workshops. The Blue-Collar Twins dig into how she hires, pays, and develops people, why peer g... more

For three decades, Alina Stevens’ family business got “we want to buy you” letters almost daily—then in 2024, she finally said yes. In this candid conversation, Alina walks the Blue-Collar Twins through scaling All Pro Pest from ~25 to ~50 employees,... more

Flint-born mower jockey Sam Gembel went from nights-and-weekends side hustle to founding Atlas Outdoor—a 110-person, two-branch landscape + snow powerhouse now adding a million in revenue each year. In his first Boardroom Buzz appearance, Sam sits do... more

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Recent Guests

Maria Sorrentino
Founder of Pest Pros and advocate for leadership development in pest control.
Pest Pros
Episode: Pest Pros, Peer Groups & People-First Growth: Maria Sorrentino’s Playbook
Sam Gembel
Founder of Atlas Outdoors, million-dollar landscape company based in Flint, Michigan
Atlas Outdoors
Episode: Hustle → Habit: Sam Gembel’s Blueprint for Turning Atlas Outdoor into Michigan’s Culture-First Landscape Machine
David Mulcahy
Chief Operating Officer of O'Deer and founder of Ghost Scoopers
O'Deer and Ghost Scoopers
Episode: Systems Save the Day: David Mulcahy on Scaling O’Deer, Launching Ghost Scoopers & Leading Through Crisis
Brandon Kraupp
CEO of Romex, experienced entrepreneur
Romex
Episode: The Rebuild Mindset: Brandon Kraupp on Turning Setbacks into a Multi-State Service Machine
Jason Carpenter
Founder and CEO of Environmental Pest Management
Environmental Pest Management
Episode: The Beehive Blueprint: Jason Carpenter’s 3,000-Page SOP, Million-Door Data Engine & Golf-Course Deal Flow
Coleman Spaulding
Founder of Spidex Pest Control and former owner of Proactive Pest Management
Spidex Pest Control
Episode: Scaling Spidexx: Coleman Spaulding’s Door-Knock Grit, Nine Acquisitions & the Next Chapter After Proactive
Jared LaJaunie
Owner of LaJaunie's Pest Control
LaJaunie's Pest Control
Episode: From High-School Dropout to $12 M Pest-Control Powerhouse: Jared LaJaunie’s 18-Year Climb on the Gulf Coast
Brian Gottlieb
CEO and author of Beyond the Hammer
Tundra Land Home Improvements
Episode: Episode 199 — From $3K to $150M: Brian Gottlieb’s Leadership Beyond the Hammer
Fred Wingate
Professional skier turned pest control expert, founder of Noosa Pest Control.
Noosa Pest Control
Episode: Episode 198 — Discipline by Example with Fred Wingate

Hosts

Jason Julio
Co-host and entrepreneur, known as one of the 'Blue-Collar Twins', who turned a service-truck start-up into a multimillion-dollar success.
Jeremy Julio
Co-host and entrepreneur, known as one of the 'Blue-Collar Twins', who transformed a service-truck start-up into a multimillion-dollar business.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 209 ratings
  • Loving it!

    As a pest control business owner, this is one of the best podcasts I have been able to listen to. Really enjoying the insights both from Paul on the way he looks at and evaluates businesses, and also from the business owners who have been among the most successful in our industry. It seems like at least once and usually multiple times in every podcast I find a nugget that I can implement right now to improve my business, or I find a new perspective I hadn’t considered before that broadens my und... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jrtoone
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good job!

    This helped me in learning a lot about the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mりり
    Philippinesa year ago
  • Thanks for always providing great material! And thanks for keeping it free!  we will continue to listen for years to come 

    Audible
    5
    Hank Baker
    United States2 years ago
  • Fat Pat

    Thanks for always providing great material! And thanks for keeping it free!  we will continue to listen for years to come 

    Audible
    5
    Hank Baker
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent use of time!

    Episodes are definitely worth the time to listen to whether in the pest industry or not. I always have at least a handful of notes to follow up on and improve in my business after listening to an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wings fan 3415
    United States2 years ago

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Some mention a feeling of being part of a larger community within the service business sector when tuning in.
Listeners appreciate the practical, insightful content that directly enhances their business acumen.
The community and mentorship ethos resonates strongly with listeners, encouraging them to implement learned strategies in their own businesses.
The hosts' expertise and engaging styles make complex business topics accessible and interesting.
Many highlight the variety of successful guest entrepreneurs as a key reason they value the show and its content.

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Hustle → Habit: Sam Gembel’s Blueprint for Turning Atlas Outdoor into Michigan’s Culture-First Landscape Machine
Q: What does your next chapter look like?
It looks like continuing to grow Atlas with multiple locations while supporting personal growth for my team.
From Pig-Farm Grit to Eagles’ Sidelines: Bill Hoffman’s 35-Year Journey Building Hoffman's Exterminating into a Top-100 Pest Firm
Q: Looking back at where you came from to where you are now, could you dream of being where you are?
I always had that vision because I witnessed how family-based businesses treated their employees and provided great service.
From Pig-Farm Grit to Eagles’ Sidelines: Bill Hoffman’s 35-Year Journey Building Hoffman's Exterminating into a Top-100 Pest Firm
Q: What advice would you give to guys who have one truck and a dream?
Understand if you want to be that technician, you're vulnerable because you only make money if you work. One man band isn't a safe bet; be ready to motivate and lead others.
From High-School Dropout to $12 M Pest-Control Powerhouse: Jared LaJaunie’s 18-Year Climb on the Gulf Coast
Q: What are your future plans for growth?
We aim to be a regional company with multiple locations throughout the Gulf Coast and plan to double our size by 2025.
From High-School Dropout to $12 M Pest-Control Powerhouse: Jared LaJaunie’s 18-Year Climb on the Gulf Coast
Q: What did you envision for your business when you first started?
Initially, I just wanted enough success to pay my bills and be comfortable. My vision has since expanded greatly.

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Aiming to empower service business owners, this podcast offers actionable insights and strategies for those looking to scale their operations or prepare for potential sell-offs. With a focus on real-life business transactions and financial tactics, hosts share their extensive experiences as successful entrepreneurs who have transformed their service-oriented startup into a multimillion-dollar operation. The program uniquely combines expert interviews with practical takeaways, ensuring that listeners not only learn about the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions but also gain valuable lessons applicable to their own business journeys. Episodes provide a mix of deep dives into specific financial moves and quick updates on market trends,... more

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Recent guests on The Boardroom Buzz: Grow, Sell, or Exit include:

1. Maria Sorrentino
2. Sam Gembel
3. David Mulcahy
4. Brandon Kraupp
5. Jason Carpenter
6. Coleman Spaulding
7. Jared LaJaunie
8. Brian Gottlieb

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