As I was standing in front of my new building the other day, talking to my architect, a homeless man sidled up to us. I figured he was going to ask us for a few dollars, but instead, he shook my hand and asked me whether I’d allow him to continue sleeping in his tent […]
Pete Schopen
Schopen is owner of RV There Yet Pest Consulting and he can be reached at rvthereyetpest@gmail.com.
Schopen Pest Solutions to move HQ
I purchased a former grocery store in downtown McHenry, Ill., to become the new corporate headquarters of Schopen Pest Solutions....
PMP learns humbling lesson at pest conference
The echo of the lecturer’s voice was still resonating through the banquet hall, and I could already feel my face...
What every tech should have in their truck
As we get ready for spring, here’s a list of 26 items you and your techs might need (or probably...
7 ways to keep the money you make
The funny thing about running your own company is that everyone else thinks you’re cheap. I remember working for my...
Why business owners may dread Friday afternoons
You’ll hear many business owners complain about Monday mornings because it seems like anything that can go wrong usually does....
PMP learns the importance of license recertification
I have this recurring dream/nightmare: I’m working in radio again (my first profession), and I’m preparing to go on air...
Q&A: Which digital technology trends are impacting the pest industry?
Which digital technology trends are having a big impact on our industry? Experts chime in: “Smartphones and tablets are likely...
Schopen celebrates ‘The 12 Days of Pest Control’
Just like family members, my employees can give me joy and blessings — or they can give me pain and...
Schopen reflects on a decade of accidents as a PMP
I’m accident prone. I wouldn’t call myself a klutz, because I was a fairly good athlete in high school and...
How to instill pride in your employees
My father-in-law, Fred, used to frequently remind me that it didn’t matter what he thought about me, or what my...
Be selective with pest management add-on services
One of my favorite movies is “Goodfellas.” I could watch it every day if my wife would let me. One...
How to equip employees with tech for success
I get many inquiries from other pest management professionals (PMPs), and one of the most commonly asked questions is about...
How companies can bounce back from a zero rating
It finally happened. We got a zero rating from a client. Over the past 10 years, the worst rating we...
Billing: 5 steps to collecting payments
Recently, I was talking to another pest management professional who told me something so scary, it forced me to sit...
Schopen and his wife are partners in work and life
I must admit I’m a sucker for a good love story. “Jerry Maguire” and “The Princess Bride” are both in...