Start-Up Diaries – Page 2 – Pest Management Professional

Pete Schopen discusses how he and his team are celebrating 15 years of McHenry, Ill.-based Schopen Pest Solutions throughout 2021...

Pete Schopen is celebrating 15 years of McHenry, Ill.-based Schopen Pest Solutions and his “Start-up Diaries” column with Pest Management...

Pete Schopen talks about the importance of learning to delegate. He also shares an overview of important meetings held at...

If we get some normalcy back in 2021, here are the top items Schopen Pest Solutions will be working on...

How do we, as owners, raise our techs from “bug guys” to true professionals? How do we create observational biologists?...

Pete Schopen lists his least-favorite to most-fun pests to service. And then he ranks his favorite Star Wars movies, too.

Pete Schopen shares the steps he has taken in 2020 to hire a branch manager for Schopen Pest Solutions to...

Pete Schopen describes why a top-notch training manual is the best way to transfer to the techs and staff the...

I’ve noticed more people swearing, cussing, using profanity — whatever you want to call it. It seems it's becoming more...

Pete Schopen shares how the benefits offered to his employees have evolved throughout the years and the importance of getting...

Pete Schopen shares how he works to cultivate a positive company culture, including a recent awards party for the company's...

Pete Schopen shares how and why the pay-per-lead model is working for his company right now — and why it...

Pete Schopen reviews 2019, why he is glad the year is in the rear view mirror, and what he is...

Editor’s Note: This month’s “Diaries” column has been hijacked. It is written by none other than Pete Schopen’s wife, Tami...

I called my insurance agent, Steve Quist, who is with Mangold Insurance out of Burlington, Wis. for some advice about...