From $8.75/hr to President: Kyle's 17-Year Journey in Pest Control | Live Life by Design #21
07/18/24 • 58 min
In this episode, we sit down with Kyle, the President of Sales at Aptiv Environmental, the fifth largest pest control company in the nation. Starting his career as a minimum wage technician, Kyle's 17-year journey is a testament to grit, hard work, and the power of perseverance.
Kyle also reveals how his humble beginnings and personal experiences have influenced his approach to business and leadership. Whether you're interested in sales, leadership, or career growth, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and actionable insight for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Welcome and Introduction
00:33 - Kyle's Current Projects and Summer Mode
00:54 - Overview of Aptiv Environmental
01:14 - Top Competitors in the Pest Control Industry
02:00 - Kyle's 17-Year Journey in the Industry
03:11 - Starting as a Technician in 2007
04:00 - Transition from Operations to Sales
06:32 - Growth and Leadership in Sales
09:38 - Importance of Recruitment and Lessons Learned
11:08 - Balancing Fun and Success in Team Management
12:59 - The Role of Resilience and Grit
14:57 - The State of the Pest Control Industry Today
17:33 - Comparing Pest Control to Other Industries
19:57 - Networking and Building Connections
21:13 - The Importance of Youth Experiencing Door-to-Door Sales
24:39 - Personal Reflections and Family Insights
27:17 - Kyle's Networking Philosophy
30:27 - Elf Persona and Giving Back
36:21 - Closing Thoughts on Living Life by Design
Stay Connected with Kyle:
https://www.instagram.com/thegreatelbow/
Stay Connected with Jeff:
Instagram: instagram.com/jeffreymendez_papi
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@live.life.by.design
Learn more about Studio 168: studio168p.com
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In this episode, we sit down with Kyle, the President of Sales at Aptiv Environmental, the fifth largest pest control company in the nation. Starting his career as a minimum wage technician, Kyle's 17-year journey is a testament to grit, hard work, and the power of perseverance.
Kyle also reveals how his humble beginnings and personal experiences have influenced his approach to business and leadership. Whether you're interested in sales, leadership, or career growth, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and actionable insight for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Welcome and Introduction
00:33 - Kyle's Current Projects and Summer Mode
00:54 - Overview of Aptiv Environmental
01:14 - Top Competitors in the Pest Control Industry
02:00 - Kyle's 17-Year Journey in the Industry
03:11 - Starting as a Technician in 2007
04:00 - Transition from Operations to Sales
06:32 - Growth and Leadership in Sales
09:38 - Importance of Recruitment and Lessons Learned
11:08 - Balancing Fun and Success in Team Management
12:59 - The Role of Resilience and Grit
14:57 - The State of the Pest Control Industry Today
17:33 - Comparing Pest Control to Other Industries
19:57 - Networking and Building Connections
21:13 - The Importance of Youth Experiencing Door-to-Door Sales
24:39 - Personal Reflections and Family Insights
27:17 - Kyle's Networking Philosophy
30:27 - Elf Persona and Giving Back
36:21 - Closing Thoughts on Living Life by Design
Stay Connected with Kyle:
https://www.instagram.com/thegreatelbow/
Stay Connected with Jeff:
Instagram: instagram.com/jeffreymendez_papi
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@live.life.by.design
Learn more about Studio 168: studio168p.com
🎧 Subscribe to our channel for regular updates and insights into living a life by design!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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01:50 - Nonprofit & Healthcare
03:54 - Nonprofit Motivation
07:42 - Small Nonprofit Work
09:04 - Elizabeth Smart Foundation
10:34 - Systemic Change
12:02 - Sexual Violence Stats
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24:15 - Advocacy and Education
32:50 - Trauma and Mental Health
41:35 - Building Safe Spaces
01:02:23 - Final Thoughts
Stay Connected with Jeff:
Instagram: instagram.com/jeffreymendez_papi
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@live.life.by.design
Learn more about Studio 168: studio168p.com
🎧 Subscribe to our channel for regular updates and insights into living a life by design!
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