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Mergers & Acquisitions: What Pest Control Owners Need to Know

Mar 25, 2025
1 min read
Mergers & Acquisitions: What Pest Control Owners Need to Know
Episode Overview

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a hot topic in the pest control industry. But how can owners navigate this complex process?

Dan Gordon, founder and managing director at PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists and co-host of the PMP Industry Insiders podcast, shares a practical guide for business owners looking to buy or sell a pest control company. Gordon walks through the essential steps, from identifying potential buyers to conducting due diligence and negotiating a successful deal. He also highlights the emotional challenges that come with selling a business and offers insights into current M&A trends in the industry.

Whether you're preparing for an exit or looking to expand, this episode is packed with valuable advice from one of the industry's top financial experts. 

Listen as Gordon and Pest in Class podcast host Amanda Salvatore discuss:

  • [8:06] What to look for when considering a pest control company purchase

  • [20:24] Dealing with emotions during the M&A process

  • [29:00] Common acquisition mistakes and gauging company culture

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The Pest In Class podcast from FieldRoutes is your destination for hearing insight, inspiration, and stories from fellow pest control industry leaders and entrepreneurs. Pest In Class host Amanda Salvatore will interview a new leader each episode as FieldRoutes celebrates the success of its customers while delivering software solutions to help them along their growth journey.

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