• Give an introduction to your business. Include what your business is all about, in which city you are located.
Serv Pest Solutions is based out of South Yarmouth MA, it is a premium service that helps to get rid of unwanted pest from peoples homes.
• Give a brief description about yourself (it should include your brief educational or entrepreneurial background and list some of your major achievements).
I’ve been in the pest control industry for about 8 years, When it comes to pest control I’m very passionate about the industry. I love pest control it has given me a second chance in life. Major achievements in the industry was when the company I worked for got bought and on day one of working for the newer company I found termite activity in customers home and we sold it same day and started service same day. it got enough attention that the VP of the company acknowledged me about it. I also saved a customer from cancelling that they reached out to corrupt with how impressed with me on going above and beyond on saving this customer that has been a customer for the newer company for over 20 years.
• What inspired you to (start a new business venture) or (to make significant changes in an existing business)? How did the idea for your business come about?
I’ve always wanted to work for myself and have my own business, I learned a lot from both companies that I worked for and I like one thing from one and another. I looked into starting a pest control company and thought it was easier than I thought and I decided that I can combine what I’ve learned from both companies and implement it with my own company.
• What three pieces of advice would you give to budding entrepreneurs? Remember your “WHY” When times get hard and they will, stick with it and ride the wave this shall too pass. Go all in and don’t be afraid to make mistakes because you will make a lot of them thats how we learn and grow.
• What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
Sales, Being Personable/relateable, And be yourself, Authentic.
• How many hours do you work a day on average?
At first it was about 12-18 hours now during slow season I’ll work 4-6 hours a day and busy season 10-12 hours
• To what do you most attribute your success?
Consistency.
• How do you go about marketing your business? What has been your most successful form of marketing?
Having CJCREATIVECO!!! Digital Marketing is really important, and joining the chamber has helped out a lot, and just networking even on social media meeting other pest owners and listening to their success stories does help you and give you hope and being around like minded people will help you go far with your dreams and aspiration.
• Where did your organizations funding/capital come from and how did you go about getting it? How did you obtain investors for your venture?
I pulled out a personal loan and went all in. I don’t have any investors. I believe once you have investors in your business you start to lose control of how to run your own business.
• What is the best way to achieve long-term success?
Having data on how you are progressing with your business and it helps to keep you motivated and remember your small wins
• Where you see yourself and your business in 5 – 10 years?
becoming a multi-million dollar company and expanding into different states. I have huge goals for my company.
• Excluding yours, what company or business do you admire the most?
Elon Musk, read his book to understand him more and it encourages me to never quit or give up on yourself or your dreams.
• How long do you stick with an idea before giving up?
I don’t give up. I stick with it till its accomplished
• What motivates you?
My family, and seeing I’m able to give back to my community and seeing the smile on peoples face when I help them
• What are your ideals?
Heavenly Father, and Jesus Christ
• How do you generate new ideas?
By working, I’ll start to get promptings then I’ll act on them.
• How do you define success?
You’re breathing, You’re alive
• How do you build a successful customer base?
Going out and doing the work get to know the customers and know their needs and learn what works and what doesn’t and figure out how to simplify it.
• What is your favorite aspect of being an entrepreneur?
Having the freedom of doing what I want.
• What has been your most satisfying moment in business?
Signing people up on my own without having to work for someone I knew I could do it when I was working for someone but when it’s on you and it’s only you it’s a little different feeling and seeing that you can grow a company on your own and you don’t have to rely on someone to do it.
• What do you feel is the major difference between entrepreneurs and those who work for someone else?
It’s all on you when you make a mistake working for someone or if a customer cancels you’ll still have a paycheck when working for someone.
• What kind of culture exists in your organization? How did you establish this tone and why did you institute this particular type of culture?
We work as a team if something goes wrong I want to make sure that everyone feels comfortable to speak up so we can grow as team and help grow the business.
• In one word, characterize your life as an entrepreneur.
Exciting
• If you had the chance to start your career over again, what would you do differently?
Start it at an earlier age.
• How has being an entrepreneur affected your family life?
heartache, amazing, stressful, and fulfilling.
• What is your greatest fear, and how do you manage fear?
my greatest fear is that I didn’t give my 110%. How I manage it is always willing to improve each day even if it means I did one thing different from the previous day.
• How did you decide on the location for your business?
I didn’t it found me I love where I’m at.
• Do you believe there is some sort of pattern or formula to becoming a successful entrepreneur?
anybody can become an entrepreneur you just have the heart and mindset in order to do it.
• If you could talk to one person from history, who would it be and why?
Jesus, and because he saved me and I want to make him proud of the man who I’m becoming.
• Who has been your greatest inspiration?
My Uncle Casey.
• What book has inspired you the most? (OR what is your favorite book?)
Extreme Ownership
• What are some of the biggest mistakes you’ve made?
Not doing my full research on digital marketing companies lost a lot of money from it. It’s a mistake I’ve learned real quick
• How can you prevent mistakes or do damage control?
We all will make mistakes it what you learn from them and put them into sops.
• What are your hobbies? What do you do in your non-work time?
Playing video games, hanging with family and going to the beach.
• What makes you happy?
Seeing my true loved ones smile and knowing I’m able to take care of them.
• What sacrifices have you had to make to be a successful entrepreneur?
Eating can food for a year and half, being behind my mortgage three months for almost 2 years, finishing my jobs early in the month and go and Uber 12 hours a day.
Business Name: Serv Pest Solutions
Address: 39 Almira Road, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, 02664
Country: USA
Phone: (508) 815-4842
(508) 815-3114
E-mail Id: info@servpest.com
Website URL: https://servpest.com/