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If you offer it, they will come

July 25, 2019 By Pete Schopen

Pete Schopen recounts a sales lesson from his early days as a DJ. He also shares details about his new retail store to promote his business better. Read more»

This article is tagged with customer service, Pete Schopen, Schopen Pest Solutions, Services, Start-Up Diaries and posted in Business, featured

Going green? Avoid ‘greenwashing’

July 23, 2019 By Brett Madden

It’s one thing to say you offer green pest control services, buts it’s truly another to deliver certified green services. Read more»

This article is tagged with green, natural, Services and posted in featured, Products, Technical

Explain GPC to clients

December 6, 2018 By Dr. Jim Fredericks

Pest management professionals (PMPs) sometimes refer to general pest control (GPC) as a way to lump all of the “other pests” that are not wood-destroying insects (WDI) or bed bugs into a manageable group. However, the list of remaining pests... Read more»

This article is tagged with ants, bed bugs, customer service, General Pest Control, midges, Services, spiders, wood-destroying insects and posted in Callback Cures, Technical

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PMP Poll: Do you offer wildlife control services?

July 18, 2018 By PMP Staff

This article is tagged with poll, quiz, raccoon, Services, wildlife control, wildlife management and posted in featured, Wildlife

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PMP Poll: The drone zone

May 16, 2018 By PMP Staff

This article is tagged with drones, poll, quiz, Services and posted in Business, featured

Is it time to increase your pest control pricing?

April 25, 2018 By Dan Gordon, CPA

Pricing is one of the most powerful ways you can improve your business’ performance. Read more»

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How to transform rodent clients into quarterly accounts

January 5, 2018 By Pete Schopen

"By subtly reminding our customers about our programs, we eventually train them into taking the service," Schopen says. Read more»

This article is tagged with opinion, rodents, Services, Start-Up Diaries and posted in Business, featured, Rodents

PMPs share 2018 service plans

December 7, 2017 By Diane Sofranec

What’s on tap for 2018? Read more»

This article is tagged with ants, bed bugs, Services, spiders, termites and posted in Business, featured

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What’s the best way to convince a customer to cooperate with you?

May 23, 2017 By PMP Staff

“Take the time to listen to the client’s concerns. Perform above expectations. Do what you promised to do. Follow up.” “Never tell. Ask — and explain the benefits of carrying out the needed assistance. Then, make sure you have something... Read more»

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Be selective with pest management add-on services

September 16, 2016 By Pete Schopen

One of my favorite movies is “Goodfellas.” I could watch it every day if my wife would let me. One of my favorite parts of the movie is when mobster Henry Hill (played by Ray Liotta) is trying to cook... Read more»

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