Who knew that a hedge fund conference on modern portfolio management theory would spiral into giving Dennis Rodman free throw lessons? How will Company Bravo’s “Timmy” stack up at the line? Where is the balance between incentives and preventing demotivation? It’s a yin and yang exchange.

Her maternal determination brought her from food stamps to financial freedom. As a pest control pioneer, Shelby broke the glass ceiling but in her humility, she credits providing for her kids.

What makes up an effective board? Maybe better asked, who makes up an effective board?

The Boardroom Buzz listeners delivered when called upon. Paul and Jamie tackle listener-submitted questions.

It is hard to fathom building commercial sales machine without trials and tribulations. The conference room conversation doesn’t shy away from ‘sales vs service’. Town hall meetings, individual performance metrics, and committee feedback built the accountability culture.

Shane Hoy’s Pro Pacific Pest joins Anticimex while David Billingsly becomes the Anticimex Western Region President

Looking forward into 2021 and 2022, how will Rentokil deploy its 50-basis point buying power? What new markets will open up for acquisitions? What can pest control businesses do as they look to sell in the next two years?

Doug Stevenson and his brothers grew Modern Pest Services to $18 million before selling to Anticimex

As a third generation co-owner with brothers Doug and Rich, Scott takes us back to Modern’s early days. Scott also recalls his early days at Anticimex, and how he ranked against the global branches (and himself).