Episode 160 - On this episode, Dan and Donnie reflect on 2023 from an economic and trend standpoint. They cover the Pest Index, the Rollins Q3 earnings call, marketing, M&A, and they look ahead to 2024 and beyond.

Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists
Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

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In this episode we discuss:
-The November William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Pest Index
-Rollins' Q3 2023 earnings call, including the acquisition of Fox Pest Control
-What the Fox deal says about the future of door-to-door in the pest market
-The potential for growth and efficiency from software advancements in routing, AI and customer service
-What Dan's seeing on the accounting front as far as revenue, customer counts, expenses
-Pass-through entity tax and Section 199A deductions
-Beneficial ownership reporting rule, which begins in 2024
-Issues that have come up with the Employee Retention Credit program
-Donnie's take on technology, including importance of understanding generative AI and how it may impact marketing and other aspects of your business going forward
-What Dan's seeing when it comes to M&A — it's alive and well but many deals aren't being announced anymore
-The shift to private equity buyers from strategics

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