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Can You Trust Your Pest Control Company? Eve Pappas Reveals Industry Secrets

This episode features Eve Pappas, VP of Business Development at Hoffman's Exterminating, who shares her 40+ years of experience in the pest control industry. She discusses her journey from a sales representative to a leader, emphasizing the importance of empowering women and community involvement. Eve also provides insights into scaling a pest control company through organic growth and mergers and acquisitions.

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Can You Trust Your Pest Control Company? Eve Pappas Reveals Industry Secrets 52:41

Can You Trust Your Pest Control Company? Eve Pappas Reveals Industry Secrets

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