SwarmCast Episode 23: The Art of Growing Any Business with David Bradford

The SwarmCast by Swarm Pest Control Marketing

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