The Blueprint for a Dream Workplace | PMP Industry Insider Podcast
Episode 193 - Trent and Amanda Ragar, owners of Natural State Pest & Lawn in Lowell, Ark., join Dan and Donnie to discuss their efforts to build a great workplace, including programs they use and activities they do to foster employee engagement. Natural State was recently named to PCT's 2024 Best Places to Work rankings in the medium employer category.
Guests: Trent & Amanda Ragar, Owners, Natural State Pest & Lawn
Hosts:
Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists
Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services
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In this episode we discuss:
-Our sponsors Coalmarch by Workwave and PestSure
-PMP Industry Insiders Peer Groups
-Trent and Amanda's background as Scotts LawnService franchisees
-What inspired them to focus on a family environment
-The challenge of holding people accountable while maintaining a family feel
-The PCT Best Places to Work contest and process, which includes an anonymous employee survey
-How Natural State communicates and emphasizes its culture, including core values and the Matter app
-Natural State's team building programs and activities, including a two-day fishing trip
-Their community-focused programs, including the 12 Days of Pest-mas
-How Trent and Amanda work on work/life balance
-What they recommend for owners looking to improve their workplaces
-What's rewarding about being a "best place to work"
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