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The Boardroom Buzz: Grow, Sell, or Exit

The Surprising Power of Core Values and Community Engagement in Business Growth

  • S4E247
  • 1:03:17
  • July 9th 2026

In this episode of Boardroom Buzz, Bill and Sarah share their inspiring journey from starting their pest control company in a basement to achieving over ten million dollars in annual revenue. They discuss the importance of core values, strategic growth, community engagement, and building a strong team to sustain their success. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, their insights on leadership, scaling, and maintaining culture are invaluable.

Main Topics:

  • How Sarah's family legacy shaped the start of Thomas Pest Control and their acquisition strategy
  • The critical role of sales experience in scaling their business
  • Implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) for clarity and growth
  • Community involvement and why they support cerebral palsy awareness
  • Building a scalable service center model and local satellite branches
  • Leadership structure, team promotions, and retention strategies
  • Harnessing AI tools like Tasklet, X-ray, and role play platforms for training and performance
  • Inside the sales process: inside vs. outside sales teams, leads, and customer relationships
  • The importance of trucks, branding, and truck maintenance for reputation
  • Personal dynamics of working with a spouse and maintaining work-life balance
  • Long-term visions: expansion, acquiring more businesses, and innovative projects like pest control planes

Additional Highlights:

  • The strategic importance of community involvement and giving back
  • Building a leadership pipeline through internal promotions
  • Embracing AI tools for continuous improvement and training
  • Maintaining culture and customer service excellence amidst rapid growth
  • Long-term vision: innovation, expansion, and brand-building strategies

Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business?

• Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com

Connect with the hosts:

• Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com

Connect with Paul:

• Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

The Boardroom Buzz: Grow, Sell, or Exit

Boardroom Buzz is the straight-talk playbook for owners who built their service businesses from the crawlspace up and want to master the next move—whether that’s doubling down on growth or preparing for a life-changing exit.

Hosted by Jason & Jeremy Julio—“The Blue-Collar Twins” who turned a service-truck start-up into a multimillion-dollar success—and mentored by veteran deal-maker Paul Giannamore, the show turns boardroom finance into stories you’d swap over a tailgate. Expect 40-minute deep-dives that unwrap one real transaction and one valuation lever you can pull today, plus quick “Market Pulse” riffs that flag shifts every operator should watch.

If you’re a majority or significant-minority owner eyeing the $5 M–$100 M revenue range, tune in for gritty war stories, step-by-step tactics, and the confidence to choose your own endgame. New episodes every Thursday. Presented by POTOMAC M&A.