Episode 145 -- Dr. Mike Bentley, vice president of training and technical services for the National Pest Management Association, joins Dan and Donnie to discuss what PMPs can expect from PestWorld 2023, which is taking place in Honolulu, Hawaii, Oct. 17-20. He also covers key projects he's working on and gives a tribute to the late Bob Rosenburg.

Guest:
Dr. Mike Bentley, Vice President of Training & Technical Services, NPMA

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

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In this episode we discuss:
-Condolences for and memories about former NPMA CEO Bob Rosenburg, who died on Sept. 10
-New NPMA initiatives, including a new line of educational pest posters
-A new lineup of online training courses, such as a new Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) training bundle
-How the NPMA conference team has taken into account that many attendees will be jet lagged in Hawaii
-Why invasive species management will be a focus of the technical sessions
-A panel discussion Mike's looking forward to called "Brand, Culture, Legacy: Building More Than Just a Pest Control Business"
-Two sessions he's expecting to have a big draw: 1). "Rodenticide Regulations in the US: An Overview of Current and Future Implications" and 2). "THOUGHT LEADER AI/ChatGPT: What Is All the Fuss About..."
-Which sessions are best for small and large business owners
-Which presentation will likely have the most entertaining speaker
-Shameless plugs for the PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists booth (#605) and our sponsors' booths: WorkWave (#401) and PestSure (#609)
-Donnie's and Dan's strategies for tackling the trade show floor
-PestWorld initiatives to support Maui wildfire relief efforts

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