In today’s world, customers don’t want to pick up the phone — but they do respond to texts. That’s where Sellify AI comes in. In this episode of the SwarmCast, Wyatt sits down with Thomas Lundberg, founder of Sellify AI, to uncover how pest control companies are using AI-powered SMS outreach to win back lost customers, upsell existing accounts, and…

What does a free lunch at Olive Garden, door-to-door sales, and a hard lesson in hiring during COVID all have in common? For Seth Watson, they were the stepping stones to building Arete Pest Control and later launching Focus Virtual Assistants. In this episode, Seth shares how he went from knocking doors in 2003 to running multi-location pest contr…

What if every new lead got a call or text within 1–2 seconds—and your team only spoke to people who were already qualified and ready to schedule? Paul Kleen, CEO of Pitchit, joins Wyatt Chambers on the SwarmCast to share how enterprise-grade AI is automating follow-up across voice, SMS, email, and WhatsApp, plugging into CRMs (HubSpot, GoHighLevel,…

In this Episode of The Swarm Cast, CEO Dave Bradford joins us to talk about “The Art of Growing Any Business.” 🐝 From aerospace to pest control, Dave has led companies through high growth, turnarounds, and major acquisitions. In this conversation, he shares what it truly takes to be a CEO, how to scale and professionalize a business, and what to co…

Collections are one of the most dreaded jobs in pest control—but what if AI could take that burden off your team? In this episode of the SwarmCast, we sit down with Brandon Davis, founder of Interval AI, to explore how his firsthand experience making awkward overdue calls at Hawk’s Pest Control inspired him to build an automated accounts receivable…

In this episode, Wyatt sits down with Tim Warren from Mike Albert Fleet Solutions to talk all things fleet management for pest control companies. Whether you’re running 10 trucks or 30+, you’ll learn how to cut costs, reduce downtime, and make smarter vehicle decisions. Tim shares insights from his 20+ years in fleet management, including: When out…

In this episode of The SwarmCast, we sit down with Christina Gilmer, Executive Director of the Arizona Pest Professional Organization (AZPPO) and the Colorado Pest Control Association, to talk about the power of state associations in the pest control industry. From legislative advocacy and networking opportunities to training events and vendor conn…

What if you could turn every technician into a 5-star customer experience machine? In this episode, Chris Anderson from Applause reveals how their innovative platform is helping pest control companies boost employee engagement, cut turnover, and rack up glowing Google reviews. Here’s what we cover: ✅ The story behind Applause and its mission to sup…

Spotify: 🔗 Learn more about Driven: https://www.bemoredriven.com/🔗Learn more about SWARM: https://www.swarmpestcontrolmarketing.com/ 🎙️ Welcome to the Swarmcast! In this episode, host Wyatt Chambers sits down with Adam Weber, founder of Driven (formerly Pest IQ), to explore how pest control companies can turn their data into smarter decisions, bett…

In this episode of the SwarmCast, Wyatt sits down with Ka Tsu from Avoca—an AI solutions company that’s shaking up the service industry, including pest control. We dive deep into how AI-powered call handling, scheduling, and CSR coaching is helping pest control operators (PCOs) of all sizes—from one-truck operations to enterprise teams—improve effi…

In this episode of the SwarmCast, we’re joined by industry expert Chelle Hartzer, BCE, PCQI, also known as the Pest Control Wizard, to talk about her journey from working at major corporations like Rollins to launching her own successful consulting business. Chelle shares how she carved out a unique niche as an Urban Pest Control Consultant, provid…

Welcome to Episode 15 of The SwarmCast! 🔥 In this episode, we're joined by Jennie Cash, the powerhouse owner and operator of an Orkin franchise in Gainesville, Florida—and the first-ever female president of the Orkin Franchise Owners Association! Jennie shares her incredible journey: from working with large animals at the University of Florida to b…

Welcome to another insightful episode of SwarmCast! In this episode, we dive deep into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with Warren Ryan, a seasoned industry expert and founder of Ryan's Pest Consulting. With decades of experience in pest control and entrepreneurship, Warren shares his journey, insights, and strategies for optimizing pest managemen…

Welcome back to SwarmCast! In this episode, host Wyatt Chambers sits down with Adam Holt, a board-certified entomologist (BCE), industry consultant, and PestSense industry advisor, to discuss the latest innovations in pest control, technology, and business growth. 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Adam’s journey from the U.S. mainland to Hawai…

In this episode of SwarmCast, Wyatt Chambers sits down with Gary Burch from Cinch to explore how pest control businesses can better use customer data to improve retention and streamline marketing. Topics covered: 🔹Gary’s journey from corporate America to the pest control industry 🔹What is a Customer Data Experience Platform (CDXP)? 🔹 How automation…

Welcome back toSwarmCast, the ultimate podcast for pest control operators (PCOs) looking to scale their businesses! In this episode,Swarm Pest Control Marketing founderWyatt Chambers sits down withCody Smith, co-founder ofSmarter Launch (https://www.smarterlaunch.com/), to discuss how cutting-edge technology is transforming sales and proposals for …

Welcome to another power-packed episode of SwarmCast, the podcast by Swarm Pest Control Marketing! In this episode, Wyatt Chambers, founder of Swarm PCM, sits down with Gabe Seymour, owner of Pest Patrol, to break down the journey to scaling a pest control business to 7 figures.🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How Gabe went from solo operator …

In this episode, we're joined by Swarm's very own social media team, Shawn Campbell and Lily Mattox, to dive into the power of social media for pest control companies. We kick things off with an exciting story about how we grew one of our client’s TikTok accounts through a viral video! 🌟 What happened after the video took off? And how did we capita…

Welcome to Swarm Pest Control Marketing with Wyatt Chambers, where we dive deep into the marketing strategies that drive growth for pest control businesses. In this episode, Wyatt sits down with Danny Leibrandt of Pest Control SEO to discuss actionable best practices for pest control companies. Whether you're a sub-million-dollar business looking t…

In this episode, we announce our attendance at this year's Pest World, the book we'll be giving away and offer some digital marketing tips you can use today!

Welcome to episode 6 of The SwarmCast! On today's episode, Shawn and Lily have special guest Tai Robison from Pest Friends back on the show. Tai talks all about the importance of setting correct and thorough expectations and relaying those correctly to your customers. In the highly competitive and service-oriented pest control industry, setting cor…

Welcome to the SwarmCast episode 5! On today's episode, we have Tai Robison from Pest Friends on the show to talk all about what your pest control company might not know about bed bugs... In today's digitally driven world, having a strong digital marketing strategy is crucial for any business, including those in the pest control industry. A compreh…

Welcome to the Swarmcast Episode 4! This episode, Wyatt and Shawn have special guest, Greg Weatherly from Pest Friends on the podcast to discuss the challenges of marketing and running a pest control company and things you can do to overcome these obstacles. Adapting marketing strategies according to the weather is crucial for pest control companie…

In episode 3 of the Swarmcast, Shawn, Wyatt, and Lily talk about the effective ways to use AI, Podcasting, and LinkedIn for your pest control company. In today's digital age, the success of any business, including a pest control company, hinges on its ability to harness technology and modern marketing strategies to create connections and generate l…

In episode 2 of the Swarmcast, the Swarm crew talks about the changing pest control and digital marketing fields and how to stay ahead of the game.In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the significance of a strong digital marketing presence cannot be overstated, and this holds particularly true for pest control companies. As the world bec…

In our premiere episode, the Swarm Crew discusses what you can expect from our new channel - namely a TON of awesome marketing and business information as it directly affects pest control companies in the US. Swarm Pest Control Marketing is a dedicated team of digital marketing specialists that have put together a proven digital marketing program s…