Trap Talk Live is a resource for independent small business owners in the nuisance wildlife and pest control industries to listen to the experiences and knowledge of Ryan Ridgley (founder of Huntsman Wildlife) to hopefully help others going through the struggles of a sub $1m home service business.
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Send us a text This week we dive into community events and figure out what events might be the best option for your company to be a part of, or even for your company to create and host. We discuss examples of events our company has been a part of the last 5 years and how those events impacted our company and how some of them still impact our compan…
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Send us a text The irony is not lost on me that the podcast I am recording late in the week is about consistency. When it comes to content, consistency is not just about how often you post. It is about HOW you post, WHAT you post, and WHERE you post. From your blog, to social media, to even paid commercials on television or radio, having consistent…
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Send us a text This week we are joined by our first ever guest on Trap Talk Live, my wife, Kandace. We discuss what it is like being the spouse of an operator during the start up period, the stress it has on everyone involved, and what worked and didn’t work for us in these first five years of operating Huntsman Wildlife. Please be sure to support …
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Send us a text This week’s episode comes from an email I received asking if it is a smart move to have our in person live community events showing attendees the materials, traps, and tools we use. The emailer was worried that if I shared too much, what would prevent the viewer/attendee from just doing it themselves So we talk about the seminars we …
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Send us a text It’s a common question posted in the online groups and forums by new operators, “What trap should I buy starting out?”. My answer is not what you think it may be and this podcast does not pertain just to traps. This advice based on my experiences can apply to tools, equipment, electronics, vehicles, uniforms, and more. Enjoy the epis…
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Send us a text A common misstep many operators, managers, and owners make when marketing or creating content for Facebook is focusing on quantity metrics instead of the quality. This episode we talk about wasting your time and resources marketing and creating content for our peers and missing the mark completely with our community and clients. Plea…
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Send us a text This week we talk about using your organization as a platform for political or religious ideologies and the potential issues and consequences that can come from that. Please be sure to support our sponsors: - Animal Traps and Supplies : www.animaltrapsandsupplies.com * Use “HUNTSMAN10” at check out for 10% off your order {some restri…
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Send us a text Many wildlife operators struggle in the early years of their businesses with scaling and being able to “be all places at all times”. One answer to staffing a production related stressors can be the implementation of subcontractors in your labor pool. Join us on this episode as we share with you how implementation of roofing, insulati…
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Send us a text On this week’s episode we talk about the visuals of the vehicles in our fleet. Whether you have one truck or multiples on the road, the image, behavior, cleanliness, and marketing on that vehicle give an impression of your company. The question you have to ask yourself is whether that is the impression you are intending to give. Plea…
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Send us a text After almost three years, we are finally back. We have a new mission and purpose with our podcast and hope it will benefit many of our peers in our industry and others. We are still working out the kinks and getting everything up and running before we do a big public announcement/launcg, but to you loyal audience members who have pat…
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Send us a text This week we don't have an actual podcast but are announcing the January Launch of the video version of this podcast on YouTube! Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/huntsmanwildlife YouTube: http://youtube.com/huntsmanwildlife Top Patreon Supp…
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Send us a text This week we talk about a difficult situation we were put in and how it is important to determine if the wildlife issue a client is having is truly a "nuisance" situation. Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/huntsmanwildlife YouTube: http://yo…
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Send us a text This week we focus on tips and tricks for keeping you home mouse free over the Holidays. Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/huntsmanwildlife YouTube: http://youtube.com/huntsmanwildlife Top Patreon Supporters: N/A Patreon Link: N/A This Week'…
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Send us a text This week we focus on the methods and practices our company uses for our clients to help them keep their home secure and their family safe from the damage and danger of nuisance wildlife. Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/huntsmanwildlife Yo…
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Send us a text This week we focus on ways to prevent and deter danger to your pets or livestock from nuisance wildlife predator species such as hawks, owls, coyotes, fox, and more. Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/huntsmanwildlife YouTube: http://youtube.…
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Send us a text This week we focus on ways to prevent and ensure nuisance wildlife like squirrels do not enter your home this fall to spend the winter. Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/huntsmanwildlife YouTube: http://youtube.com/huntsmanwildlife Top Patre…
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Send us a text This week we talk about some great ways to secure your home with easy DIY exclusion practices to keep nuisance wildlife from entering your home this winter. Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/huntsmanwildlife YouTube: http://youtube.com/hunts…
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Send us a text This week we talk about some common "old wives tales" for controlling nuisance wildlife. Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/huntsmanwildlife YouTube: http://youtube.com/huntsmanwildlife Top Patreon Supporters: N/A Patreon Link: N/A This Week'…
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Send us a text This week we talk about a client call about coyotes in her subdivision. Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/huntsmanwildlife YouTube: http://youtube.com/huntsmanwildlife Top Patreon Supporters: N/A Patreon Link: N/A This Week's Show Sponsor: H…
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Send us a text This week we talk about how excited wildlife gets when fall comes around. Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/huntsmanwildlife YouTube: http://youtube.com/huntsmanwildlife Top Patreon Supporters: N/A Patreon Link: N/A This Week's Show Sponsor:…
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Send us a text This week we are joined by the newest member of the Huntsman Wildlife team, my wife, Kandace! Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/huntsmanwildlife YouTube: http://youtube.com/huntsmanwildlife Top Patreon Supporters: N/A Patreon Link: N/A This …
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Send us a text Show Topic: KNOW THE FALL WILDLIFE PRESSURE LEVELS ON YOUR HOME If your family is anything like mine, you have fall chores leading into winter that usually consist of removing dead trees, cutting back ornamentals, trimming back perennials, and pulling the annuals out of your gardens. Before you get super motivated and get to gettin. …
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Send us a text Show Topic: Why Huntsman Wildlife Does NOT Use Rodent Baits Top 3: - Win: New team member ride alongs (Huntsman is Growing!) - Loss: Over scheduling ride alongs - Learning Moment: Focus on quality of ride alongs NOT quantity Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram: http://…
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Send us a text Show Topic: Common Questions Clients Have When a Wild Animal Dies on Their Property Top 3: - Win: Progress on studio set up - Loss: Lost a client due to our payment policies - Learning Moment: Stay true in our policies and procedures Website: http://www.huntsmanwildlife.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/huntsmanwildlife Instagram…
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Send us a text I guess I should put some important stuff in here. Show Topic: Bird Feeders Causing Wildlife Attraction to Your Home Top 3: - Win: Looking at adding first employee to company - Loss: Slow carrier delivery times delaying materials in turn delaying projects - Learning Moment: Start forecasting product/material needs better to avoid sch…
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