In his farewell column for PMP, Ray Johnson shares why he sold his company, Johnson Pest Control, and his plans in retirement. Read more»

Ray Johnson shares his hiring mistakes and explains why choosing the right employees has made such a difference for the success of his company. Read more»

To say that my good friend and Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Famer Dr. Claude Thomas (Class of 2013) has had a profound effect on the pest management industry... Read more»

Ray Johnson shares the benefits of attending the National Pest Management Association's Academy. The annual event will be in Phoenix July 2019. Read more»

Many years ago, I listened to the late, great American motivational speaker Zig Ziglar tell his wonderful story of the old-fashioned pump out by the well. You may only be... Read more»

In order to improve our time management, let’s put a laser focus on what’s important in our daily business and our personal lives: understanding time. Read more»

Several years ago, a fellow pest management professional (PMP) operating in a market outside of mine called and asked me to share how we do business. Upon my invitation, he... Read more»

If you stop by the Pest Management Professional (PMP) booth at PestWorld next October, be sure to pick up a little yellow booklet on the table. The booklet is basically... Read more»

My wife, Tammy, and I recently were asked to speak to a group of students in an entrepreneurship class at the Sevierville, Tenn., satellite campus of Walters State Community College.... Read more»

Some 30 years ago, I decided to drive to Chattanooga, Tenn., to attend a daylong training seminar and learn more about pest management. As I remember it, this was before... Read more»