In this Episode of The Swarm Cast, CEO Dave Bradford joins us to talk about “The Art of Growing Any Business.” 🐝 From aerospace to pest control, Dave has led companies through high growth, turnarounds, and major acquisitions. In this conversation, he shares what it truly takes to be a CEO, how to scale and professionalize a business, and what to consider if you're thinking about selling.Key Takeaways from This Episode:Focus on the Data: Dave shares his belief that "In God We Trust; all others bring data," emphasizing the importance of using numbers to drive decisions and build long-term shareholder value.The Power of People: He highlights why a highly valued pest control business is a "people business" and why the main asset you're buying is the customer base and the team that serves them.Inflection Points & Growth: Learn about the common inflection points in a business's life cycle and the choices a leader has to make, from investing to finding the right partners to scale.Whether you're running a pest control business or any service company, this episode is packed with insights on leadership, growth strategies, and building strong teams that last.📌 Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel and hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode of The Swarm Cast!👉 Learn more & connect:Swarm Pest Control Marketing: https://www.swarmpestcontrolmarketing.com Certus : https://www.certuspest.com/David Bradford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbradford1/Wyatt Chambers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyattchambers/#TheSwarmCast #BusinessGrowth #PestControlBusiness #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipDevelopment #ScalingYourBusiness #ServiceBusinessSuccess #SmallBusinessGrowth #BusinessPodcast #CEOInsights
