SOLD – Locally owned regional pest control service with recurring income. This is not an inventory or equipment intensive industry. Unlimited growth potential through current customer referral bases, marketing and acquisitions. This business would be a great starter business in a stable industry or would be a great acquisition target to expand your already successful pest control business serving a large client base throughout the counties in greater Southwest Michigan.
This business focuses on higher end residential clients with a smaller portion of services provided is through construction and commercial accounts. The business has taken advantage of technology and gone paperless using tablets and electronic reporting. They have maintained a personal touch with clients through active quarterly communication. This business has a higher that average client retention compared to competitors.
MSMM-21065273-96
Kalamazoo County Michigan
Pest Control
$325,000
$445,000 (projected 2021)
$115,000 (projected 2021)
Includes Inventory
Included in asking price
1979
Owner plus 3 FT
The business is operated from a commercial office with 3 office spaces and a common area, with an approximately 2000 square foot storage facility for trucks, equipment and chemical storage. Rent is $1,500 mo. all inclusive.
Available for lease.
The pest control industry is trending strong and your ability to grow is tied to your wiliness to work hard, learn and stay current on pest control methods. The industry is ripe for consolidation of smaller providers and acquisition can be a profitable way to expand this business.
There is a large amount of competition in the market for services, as there are few differentiators in products used or application methods applied, however this industry is constantly growing and tied to construction, as more homes and buildings are built there are needs for more providers. This business has also embraced technology improvements with SEO and social media that has produced great results.
Seller is willing to train and consult someone breaking into the industry or will provide a smooth transition to an existing pest control provider while learning the specifics of this business and its operating activities, gaining an understanding of the customers and vendor partners.
Seller wants to retire and focus on other business interests and family.
E. Brad Scoffin – Main Street Market Maker a division of Advanced Business Advisors, LLC
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A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Mark Hagar brings decades of hands-on experience in small business ownership, acquisitions, and turnarounds to his role as a business broker. Over his distinguished career, he has acquired and operated more than 20 companies and engineered over 50 successful turnarounds, giving him a uniquely practical understanding of what makes businesses succeed, and sell. His portfolio spans manufacturing, distribution, and service firms in industries including printing, education, military contracting, aerospace, and orthopedics. This diverse background enables him to identify value, anticipate buyer needs, and structure complex deals with confidence and precision.
Mark holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Cranfield University’s School of Management in Bedford, England—one of Europe’s leading business schools. His research on small business resilience and operational excellence has been recognized by the Small Business Institute (SBI), the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), and the International Council for Small Business (ICSB).
In addition to his business career, Dr. Hagar has served as a member of faculty at several institutions of higher education, including Holy Cross College (Notre Dame), Trine University, and the University of Saint Francis. He also hosted Your Business Matters, a small business–focused radio show and podcast for more than a decade and is the author of Small Fortunes – the Acquisition Entrepreneur’s Guide to Buying a Profitable Small Business.
A passionate advocate for entrepreneurs, Mark previously chaired the Indiana Leadership Council for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), representing small business owners before state and federal legislators. He currently serves as President of the Allen County, Indiana Economic Development
Commission.
As a broker, Mark specializes in industrial, manufacturing, and distribution firms, with particular expertise in special situations, distressed assets, and complex transitions where experience, creativity and discretion are central to success.
