Bug Bux Podcast

By: Eric Bassett and Jake Claus
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  • Bug Bux Podcast is designed to help pest control owners start and rapidly scale their company. The hosts, Eric Bassett and Jake Claus, are experts in the pest industry, and they are committed to providing the best guests and resources to help entrepreneurs. Their goal is to help you become a bug money millionaire.

    Eric Bassett started out as a door-to-door sales representative in 2008. Then he quickly worked his way into upper management and a sales director role before joining Natura as an owner and Vice President. His areas of expertise are inside sales and customer service training, organizational leadership development, and business strategy. He's also an Associate Certified Entomologist. You can follow his journey on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram @iamericbassett

    Jake Claus started his journey in the pest control world in 2005, selling door-to-door for brands across Idaho, California, and Texas until he and his wife, Jana, started Natura Pest Control in the Portland, Or/Vancouver, Wa area in 2013. Jake loves the science and service side of pest control, as well as developing innovative ways to grow and expand his business. Personal development and pursuing his vision for his business and family achievements are his number one endeavor. Aside from being the President and Founder of Natura Pest Control, Jake is also an Associate Certified Entomologist, Structural Pest Inspector, and holds licenses in every major category of structural pest control. Jake is also a part-time paid Firefighter/EMT with his local fire department.

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Episodes
  • Big accounts, Big Opportunities: How to Land and Manage Large Property Management Deals
    Mar 6 2025

    In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus tackle a hot question from the Facebook group: How do you price and manage pest control services for a large property management company? They break down strategies for setting fair pricing, structuring service agreements, handling warranties, and ensuring profitability—while avoiding common pitfalls. If you’re looking to land and scale large accounts without losing your margins, this is a must listen!

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    34 mins
  • Unlocking Growth with Wolfpack Advising
    Feb 27 2025

    In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus dive into the fascinating journey of Aaron Shishilla, CEO and founder of Wolfpack Advising. Aaron shares his unexpected career path—from working at Publix, to getting “Claused” by a coworker, to building a nationally recognized digital marketing agency specializing in pest control and home inspection businesses. Discover key marketing strategies, common pitfalls, and how Wolfpack Advising is helping companies scale with measurable ROI. Whether you’re a small startup or an established business looking to optimize your marketing, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss!

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    50 mins
  • Episode 175: “This or That” Pest Control Edition
    Feb 20 2025

    In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, hosts Eric Bassett and Jake Claus shake things up with a unique “This or That” debate—pest control style! With a little help from AI, they tackle industry questions like residential vs. commercial services, DIY pest control vs. professional treatment, contracts vs. one-time services, and more. They also dive into digital vs. local marketing, in-house technicians vs. subcontracting, and even share some hilarious industry insights. Whether you’re a pest control pro looking to scale your business or just curious about the industry, this episode is packed with valuable insights, expert tips, and a whole lot of fun. Tune in now!

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    34 mins

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to be the best professional listen to this

this is hands-down one of the single most inspirational and informative podcasts for the pest control industry. everyone should listen to it

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great listening, helpful information

started listening today good addition to add to my knowledge of the industry. thumbs up

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