In the inaugural episode of the Hill Country Hustlers podcast, host Zachary Green interviews Starkey Green, the owner of Starkey Pest Control. Starkey shares his journey from growing up on a dairy farm in Gilmer, Texas, to moving to Kerrville and starting his own pest control business 26 years ago. He discusses his initial reluctance and eventual passion for helping people through pest control, as well as the evolution of his company to include weed control and fertilization services. Starkey also offers insights and tips for new entrepreneurs, emphasizes the importance of planning, communication, and hard work, and shares some humorous and challenging experiences from his career. The episode concludes with Starkey announcing the construction of a new office warehouse building scheduled to be completed by September.
Key highlights:
- Starting Starkey Pest Control
- Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
- Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles
- The Importance of Planning
- Managing a Team
Resources:
Zachary Green
Tom Fox on LinkedIn
Andrew Gay on LinkedIn
