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It All Adds Up: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities With Christopher Harkins

It All Adds Up: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities With Christopher Harkins

FromPest in Class: Expert Voices in Pest Management


It All Adds Up: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities With Christopher Harkins

FromPest in Class: Expert Voices in Pest Management

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Oftentimes it’s the little things that lead to big wins or major setbacks. That’s a lesson that’s served Christopher Harkins of Pitbull Pest Control well over his five years and counting in the industry. Setting the right expectations – and re-leveling them if necessary – learning from successes and missteps, providing employees with autonomy and accountability, and more are discussed in this episode of the Field Famous podcast. 4:36 Evolution from retail to “utility” technician to Regional Operations Manager 9:09 Pitbull’s recent expansion into new territories and the challenges of serving multiple states 12:27 Reducing call-backs to save time and trim expenses 18:45 Customer acquisition strategy and related challenges in the COVID era22:15 Turning daily challenges into new opportunities – lessons learned on the job28:48 The importance of autonomy, self-accountability, and empowerment 32:25 Home inspections … yay or nay 38:23 Rapid fire Q&A Useful links from this week’s show: Pitbull Pest ControlPrevious EpisodesFieldRoutes
Released:
May 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (27)

Welcome to the Field Famous podcast brought to you by FieldRoutes. On this podcast, we will hear from a diverse group of individuals who have all found success in the field service industry. From technicians and crew members to business owners to specialists and consultants, we'll learn about the unique paths they took to get to where they are today. Through the stories of our guests, we hope not only to entertain and educate our listeners but also to inspire them to take what they've learned and apply it to their own lives and businesses. Join us every two weeks as we delve into the world of the field service industry, and hear from those who have achieved fame on their own terms, their own way because remember, we all have a story to tell, so come tell yours. Be field famous.