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Lead with Trust: The Keys to Team Success Post-Acquisition

Nov 19, 2024

1 min read

Lead with Trust: The Keys to Team Success Post-Acquisition

Episode Overview

Ryan Miklus, the general manager of Budget Brothers Termite and Pest in Phoenix, AZ, opens up about his baseball-inspired leadership style and the vital role of a thriving work environment in a family business.

Miklus takes us on his unexpected journey into the world of pest control, revealing the pivotal moment when his father chose to sell the family business to a permanent capital firm — passing on private equity for a more values-driven path.

He also delivers powerful insights on how he fosters success within his team, emphasizing the unstoppable force of teamwork. This episode is packed with inspiration and leadership wisdom you won’t want to miss.

Listen or watch this new episode as Miklus and host Amanda Salvatore discuss:

[07:44] Weighing a post-high school career versus college
[17:39] A team leadership philosophy and key success factors
[21:17] How to create wins for employees and customers

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About the Show

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.