My brother Drake, owner of Mid Central Pest Control in East Dundee, Ill., recently asked me to help train our nephew Eric for a few days. Eric and Drake wanted to feel more comfortable when the time came for Eric to start servicing Mid Central’s clients. Eric and I had a blast. I love my […]
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