The Learning Spot
Articles, news, client stories, event recaps, and more. Check here to learn what's new and what's next in the home services industry.
February 3, 2022
As the economy continues to improve, the labor market is getting tighter and tighter. This has led to a shortage of qualified employees in many industries, including pest control and lawn care. Almost everyone is raising prices by 10-15% to accommodate for the increased cost of labor and technology.
December 21, 2021
How to build, manage, and motivate a sales team that not only performs at a high level, but delivers on your company’s brand promise with every interaction.
September 29, 2021
This week, PestPac and Slingshot hosted a webinar demonstrating the most effective ways for pest control companies to stop missing calls and start capturing more leads with Slingshot’s modern sales and customer support contact center.
September 23, 2021
PCT hosted a webinar sponsored by Slingshot with industry growth expert Andrew Barrows, Chief Strategy Officer at Greenix and Scott Steckel, Director of Strategic Development at Plunkett's Pest Control. Together with Chris Brasher, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Slingshot, the three spoke to strategies to balance sales and service during the current labor crisis.
August 31, 2021
It's hard to believe, but summer is coming to end. And while many people are looking forward to the coming of crisp mornings and warmer wardrobes, for those in the lawn care industry fall’s arrival may be met with trepidation. As the temperatures begin to drop, the amount of work in this industry begins to drop too. You may find yourself asking a critical question: How do we sustain our businesses in the winter months?
August 16, 2021
Last week PMP hosted a webinar sponsored by Slingshot with Dan Gordon, CPA, author, Pest Management Professional columnist, and founder of PCO Bookkeepers, as he revealed the secrets to improving efficiency, productivity, and revenue growth for pest control companies by measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) against other successful players in the industry.
August 9, 2021
In this webinar hosted by Landscape Management, Jeffrey Scott, Landscape Management columnist and industry consultant, spoke to the challenges facing many landscape companies in regards to the current labor shortage. He, and his guest speakers, Ted Lucia, Chris Vadrani, and Taylor Olson, shared tips and strategies to recruit and retain employees while still running a profitable lawn and landscape business.
August 4, 2021
Before setting your price, you should investigate the average price for pest control services in your area. How much does an exterminator cost these days anyway? The average pest control costs can vary depending on where you are. For instance, the price of pest control jobs rodent infestation in New York City is higher than it is in Utah. Check out a few of your competitor’s websites to determine the average pest control costs in your area, which will give you a ballpark of what you should be shooting for.
July 28, 2021
One of the primary reasons why sales teams adopt web chat is to provide customers with rapid responses around the clock. According to Slingshot, the 24/7, omni-channel sales service, the average response time for web chat today is 46 seconds. Slingshot recommends setting a “Within 30 Seconds” goal (no matter what time of day your customers reach out) to make sure your business is meeting customer expectations.
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