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Scaling & Selling: Jason & Jeremy Julio of The Boardroom Buzz | PCM 170

πŸ“… April 7, 2026 ⏱️ 56:28 🎀 Jonas, Jason Julio, Jeremy Julio

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  • 0:00
    Introduction & Podcasting
    Jonas introduces Jason and Jeremy Julio, hosts of The Boardroom Buzz, and highlights their successful exits in pest control and new poop-scooping business.
  • 0:21
    Importance of Relationships
    Jason emphasizes how building strong relationships within the industry was crucial to their success and continued involvement.
  • 1:16
    High School & Early Life
    Jason and Jeremy reflect on their high school years, athletic backgrounds, and humble beginnings that shaped their work ethic.
  • 1:06
    Invention of Last Bite
    Jason and Jeremy recount how they started Last Bite Mosquito Control, identifying a market gap and focusing on branding without franchising.
  • 1:22
    Guerrilla Marketing Tactics
    The brothers detail their aggressive marketing strategies, including door hangers, yard signs, and leveraging their personal networks for referrals.
  • 2:08
    Scaling & Key Hires
    They discuss their rapid growth, the importance of key hires like Margo, and the advantages of operating a seasonal business.
  • 3:24
    Decision to Sell
    Jason and Jeremy share the factors that led to their decision to sell both Last Bite Mosquito and Total Home Pest Control, including managing liability and seeking an exit strategy.
  • 5:05
    Life After Exit
    They describe the post-sale transition, working with the acquiring company, and how the financial outcome didn't drastically change their personal lives.
  • 6:11
    New Poop-Scooping Venture
    The brothers reveal their new business, Ruff Stuff, a poop-scooping company, and why they chose this industry, leveraging past team members and experience.
  • 7:40
    Boardroom Buzz & Future
    Jason and Jeremy explain how they became hosts of The Boardroom Buzz podcast and their future goals for their new business and personal lives.

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Jonas
Host
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Jason Julio
Host of The Boardroom Buzz
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Jeremy Julio
Host of The Boardroom Buzz

Key Takeaways

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Cultivate strong industry relationships: Build a network of peers for mutual support and knowledge exchange, as it can be a foundation for business growth and future opportunities.

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Prioritize branding from day one: Invest in professional branding, including a unique logo, colors, and font, to create a professional image that attracts customers.

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Leverage your personal network aggressively: Reach out to every contact in your phone and social media to spread the word about your new business; it's free and effective for early growth.

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Embrace guerrilla marketing tactics: Get creative with low-cost, high-visibility marketing such as yard signs, door hangers, and community involvement to generate buzz and brand recognition.

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Strategic hiring is crucial for scaling: Identify key individuals who understand your vision and are willing to go above and beyond, and promote from within to build a loyal and effective team.

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Utilize off-season for strategic planning: If operating a seasonal business, use the downtime to implement major changes, improve systems, and plan for the next growth cycle without day-to-day pressure.

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Always innovate and adapt: Continuously seek new ways to improve services, processes, and marketing. Stagnation is regression in a competitive market.

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