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Why Your Pest Control Leads Aren’t Converting (And How to Fix It) | Ep. 250

This episode of Bug Bucks Podcast discusses how pest control companies can improve lead conversion and internal sales processes. Tanner Krookton, founder of Playbook, shares insights on optimizing the sales funnel, holding marketing companies accountable, and leveraging technology for better data and sales performance. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate data, pricing strategies, and reducing friction for sales reps to increase return on ad spend.

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Recently Added Why Your Pest Control Leads Aren’t Converting (And How to Fix It) | Ep. 250 32:01

Why Your Pest Control Leads Aren’t Converting (And How to Fix It) | Ep. 250

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The 2026 Benchmarks Every Pest Pro Must Know (and the Google Review Changes Nobody’s Talking About) 34:24

The 2026 Benchmarks Every Pest Pro Must Know (and the Google Review Changes Nobody’s Talking About)

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Why You’ll Never Feel “Balanced” (And That’s Okay) | EP 248 33:49

Why You’ll Never Feel “Balanced” (And That’s Okay) | EP 248

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Why Your “Why” Matters More Than Your Revenue | EP 247 39:35

Why Your “Why” Matters More Than Your Revenue | EP 247

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The Hidden Cost of Reacting Too Fast | EP 246 39:56

The Hidden Cost of Reacting Too Fast | EP 246

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The Communication Advantage: The Small Things That Separate Great Pest Control Companies | EP 245 29:38

The Communication Advantage: The Small Things That Separate Great Pest Control Companies | EP 245

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Stop Doing Everything Yourself | Scaling Systems, Leadership & Growth | EP 244 38:45

Stop Doing Everything Yourself | Scaling Systems, Leadership & Growth | EP 244

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Premium Pricing, Better Customers & Bigger Profits with Luke Lewis | EP 243 34:14

Premium Pricing, Better Customers & Bigger Profits with Luke Lewis | EP 243

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The Real Weight of Building a Pest Control Business | EP 242 23:05

The Real Weight of Building a Pest Control Business | EP 242

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Pest Control Sales & Marketing Secrets | EP 241 31:16

Pest Control Sales & Marketing Secrets | EP 241

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The Long Game in Business: Relationships, Community & Growth with Tony Carder | EP 240 34:59

The Long Game in Business: Relationships, Community & Growth with Tony Carder | EP 240

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Creating High-Performing Sales Teams Using Incentives, KPIs, and Daily Accountability | EP 239 39:34

Creating High-Performing Sales Teams Using Incentives, KPIs, and Daily Accountability | EP 239

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From Fighter Pilot to Pest Control Owner | EP 238 39:14

From Fighter Pilot to Pest Control Owner | EP 238

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How to Book More Jobs Without Hiring | EP 237 36:30

How to Book More Jobs Without Hiring | EP 237

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The Real Reason Your Employees Quit (And How to Build a Team That Stays) | EP 236 34:07

The Real Reason Your Employees Quit (And How to Build a Team That Stays) | EP 236

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The Most Overlooked Growth Lever in Pest Control | EP 235 36:19

The Most Overlooked Growth Lever in Pest Control | EP 235

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Why Human Experience Will Beat AI (And Win in Pest Control) | EP 234 30:39

Why Human Experience Will Beat AI (And Win in Pest Control) | EP 234

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The Science Behind Wasp Control (And Why It Matters) | EP 233 39:34

The Science Behind Wasp Control (And Why It Matters) | EP 233

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The Unsexy Services That Make the Most Money (Pigeons, Weeds & More) | EP 323 34:12

The Unsexy Services That Make the Most Money (Pigeons, Weeds & More) | EP 323

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You’re Not Stuck; You’re Just Around the Wrong People | EP 231 29:27

You’re Not Stuck; You’re Just Around the Wrong People | EP 231

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Grow Fast Without Ads: The Customer-First Playbook for Pest Control Success | EP 230 36:36

Grow Fast Without Ads: The Customer-First Playbook for Pest Control Success | EP 230

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Beyond the Sting: Why Community Beats Competition in Pest Control | EP 229 28:31

Beyond the Sting: Why Community Beats Competition in Pest Control | EP 229

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From Outsiders to Industry Disruptors | EP 228 34:06

From Outsiders to Industry Disruptors | EP 228

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Change Your Circle, Change Your Business | EP 227 35:58

Change Your Circle, Change Your Business | EP 227

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Will AI Replace Pest Control? What’s Coming (And What’s Not) | EP 226 31:34

Will AI Replace Pest Control? What’s Coming (And What’s Not) | EP 226

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Fix Your Inside Sales, Fix Your Growth | EP 225 34:37

Fix Your Inside Sales, Fix Your Growth | EP 225

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Small Deals, Big Growth: How Micro-Acquisitions Can Scale a Pest Control Company | EP 224 33:47

Small Deals, Big Growth: How Micro-Acquisitions Can Scale a Pest Control Company | EP 224

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Why Pest Control Marketing Is Broken (and What Actually Works) | EP 223 30:05

Why Pest Control Marketing Is Broken (and What Actually Works) | EP 223

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Replacing Yourself: How to Scale a Pest Control Company Without Burning Out | EP 222 38:43

Replacing Yourself: How to Scale a Pest Control Company Without Burning Out | EP 222

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Leadership, Training, and Retention: Building Technicians Who Last | EP 221 35:08

Leadership, Training, and Retention: Building Technicians Who Last | EP 221

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Hire for the Soul, Train for the Role: Building a Scalable Pest Control Culture | EP 220 42:20

Hire for the Soul, Train for the Role: Building a Scalable Pest Control Culture | EP 220

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Why Your Pest Control Supplier Should Be a Partner, Not a Vendor | EP 219 34:53

Why Your Pest Control Supplier Should Be a Partner, Not a Vendor | EP 219

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Built on Faith, Family & Service | EP 218 39:46

Built on Faith, Family & Service | EP 218

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Hope Isn’t a Strategy: Building a Real Growth Plan for Your Pest Control Company | EP 217 43:39

Hope Isn’t a Strategy: Building a Real Growth Plan for Your Pest Control Company | EP 217

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Episode 216: Why Community Matters More Than Ever in Pest Control 37:51

Episode 216: Why Community Matters More Than Ever in Pest Control

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The least expensive way to turn your customers into referring machines | EP 215 35:48

The least expensive way to turn your customers into referring machines | EP 215

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Thankful, Focused, and Ready for 2026: Allan’s Ultimate Goal-Setting Episode | EP 214 30:07

Thankful, Focused, and Ready for 2026: Allan’s Ultimate Goal-Setting Episode | EP 214

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How Pest Pros Can Thrive Amid New Regulations In Pest Control | EP 213 40:10

How Pest Pros Can Thrive Amid New Regulations In Pest Control | EP 213

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How to build success without regret | EP 212 28:07

How to build success without regret | EP 212

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Family, Grit, and Growth | EP211 38:03

Family, Grit, and Growth | EP211

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Real Pest World: The Legacy Blueprint | EP 210 31:50

Real Pest World: The Legacy Blueprint | EP 210

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15 Pest Business Owners, One House, $100M in Combined Revenue | The Real Pest World Begins | EP 209 39:40

15 Pest Business Owners, One House, $100M in Combined Revenue | The Real Pest World Begins | EP 209

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Motivating Technicians & Mastering Reviews | EP 208 37:40

Motivating Technicians & Mastering Reviews | EP 208

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A House Full of PCOs? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | EP 207 48:27

A House Full of PCOs? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | EP 207

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The #1 Secret to Retaining Pest Control Employees (Hint: It’s NOT a Pay Raise) | EP 206 35:04

The #1 Secret to Retaining Pest Control Employees (Hint: It’s NOT a Pay Raise) | EP 206

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Your PCO website may be out of date and you might not even know it – with Mat Rogers | EP 205 42:57

Your PCO website may be out of date and you might not even know it – with Mat Rogers | EP 205

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Starting at 21, Scaling to Millions | EP 204 41:33

Starting at 21, Scaling to Millions | EP 204

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From Zero to a Pest Control Powerhouse | EP 203 37:11

From Zero to a Pest Control Powerhouse | EP 203

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The Truth About D2D in Pest Control | EP 202 49:45

The Truth About D2D in Pest Control | EP 202

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From Survival to Legacy | EP 201 48:20

From Survival to Legacy | EP 201

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Episode 200: How One Relationship Can Change Your Business 48:06

Episode 200: How One Relationship Can Change Your Business

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Episode 199: Starting a Pest Control Company with $5K; Real Talk from the Field 59:30

Episode 199: Starting a Pest Control Company with $5K; Real Talk from the Field

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Episode 198: The First 5 Hires to Build a Pest Control Empire (Without Burning Out) 23:24

Episode 198: The First 5 Hires to Build a Pest Control Empire (Without Burning Out)

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Episode 197: Hiring Gold: How VAs Can Transform Your Team Without Breaking the Bank 37:55

Episode 197: Hiring Gold: How VAs Can Transform Your Team Without Breaking the Bank

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Episode 196: How to Actually Stand Out: Real Marketing for Real Pest Control Growth 33:02

Episode 196: How to Actually Stand Out: Real Marketing for Real Pest Control Growth

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Episode 194: Flipping the Script-How Travis Bottoms Is Making Pest Control ‘Nice 35:06

Episode 194: Flipping the Script-How Travis Bottoms Is Making Pest Control ‘Nice

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Episode 195: Mid-Season Motivation, P&L Mastery & a Call for Clarity 33:26

Episode 195: Mid-Season Motivation, P&L Mastery & a Call for Clarity

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Episode 193: Culture, Creativity, and a Big Reveal with Lee Barrett of NISUS 36:05

Episode 193: Culture, Creativity, and a Big Reveal with Lee Barrett of NISUS

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Episode 192: Don’t Get fined by the department of AG with Toni Simei 38:03

Episode 192: Don’t Get fined by the department of AG with Toni Simei

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