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Podcast Bullet points
- The episode of "Business Blind Spots Exposed" podcast features Mark Stewart, a Key Account Executive at PestRoutes, discussing how their technology can significantly improve productivity in pest control businesses. PestRoutes helps in reducing scheduling and billing time and enables technicians to service more customers daily.
- A key obstacle that companies face is the mindset of being "too busy" to explore new technologies or methods, which Mark identifies as a "business blind spot." The podcast also focuses on the idea that businesses often lack perspective on their own weaknesses and challenges, and they need to be open to external viewpoints.
- Companies that have switched to PestRoutes have often seen record years in terms of growth. Remarkably, this growth was achieved without needing to hire additional staff, underlining the efficiency gains from the software.
- The discussion also touches upon employee engagement and well-being. Saving time and making tasks easier for employees makes them more productive and more satisfied with their work. The podcast hints at a parallel between effective management and coaching in sports, emphasizing the need to focus on processes and not just on 'grinding it out.'
- One of the challenges in adopting new technologies like PestRoutes is the initial resistance and learning curve involved in shifting from old methods to new. However, the company offers adequate support and does not charge extra for the extended learning phase for new adopters.