Episode 266: Why Getting Involved with Regulatory Issues Matters

About this episode

Rick Bell discusses the importance of regulatory engagement for smaller pest control companies.

In Part 3 with the Pest Control Business Coach team, Rick Bell, former VP of government relations at Arrow Exterminators, joins Dan and Donnie to discuss why smaller companies need to engage with regulators and participate in legislative processes. He provides successful examples of industry advocacy and outlines the primary issues PMPs should monitor. Guest: Rick Bell, Technical & Compliance Coach, Pest Control Business CoachHosts:Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A SpecialistsDonnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan Gordon, Donnie Shelton

Guest: Rick Bell

Topics covered

• regulatory issues
• industry advocacy
• legislative processes
• pest control
• small business engagement

Keywords

• regulatory issues
• pest control
• legislative processes
• industry advocacy
• small businesses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arrow Exterminators, Pest Control Business Coach, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists, Triangle Home Services

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