Business Building Blocks & Connections
A Business Management Training & Networking Event
~ Laying a Foundation for PMP Excellence!
Date: September 16, 2025, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Mission Center Baltimore-Washington Conference of the UMC, 11711 East Market Place, Suite 1, Fulton, MD 20759
Cost: $50/person, includes training and lunch
Business Building Blocks & Connections
Level Up Your Team. Level Up Your Business.
Who Should Attend?
If you own, manage, sell for, or help run a pest management company, this event is built for you. Owners, managers, sales pros, CSRs, and administrative leaders—bring the whole crew! Whether you’re looking to sharpen leadership skills, boost efficiency, or spark new growth, this day is designed to give your team the tools to succeed.
Business Building Blocks Agenda
This year’s sessions pack a powerful punch in a single day:
- Leadership that Inspires – Strengthen team culture and performance.
- AI in Action – Discover practical, profitable ways to integrate AI into your operations.
- Marketing that Pays Off – Maximize ROI with strategies that bring in the right customers.
- Fleet Management Mastery – Save time and money with smarter systems
From the front office to the field, these four “building blocks” will help you fine-tune your business for stronger results.
Connections that Count
The best learning happens when people connect. We’ve built in plenty of networking time to share ideas and make meaningful connections with fellow PMPs, vendors, and speakers:
- Morning Networking – Start the day by meeting peers who get what you do.
- Lunch Together – Break bread and swap success stories.
- Happy Hour Wrap-Up – Relax, recharge, and deepen connections after the sessions. To learn more, click here: MSPCA Connections, Chat & Cheers Social
You never know when a conversation will turn into your next big idea—or your next big opportunity.
Don’t miss this chance to invest in your team and your business. Register your crew today and get ready for a day of fresh ideas, practical strategies, and connections that last.
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| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm |
The Importance of Middle Manager Training and Development |
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| Presented by Phil Cooper, Accelerated Gross Profit | ||
| Session Description: Middle managers are the backbone of any successful operation. In this high-impact session, Phil Cooper shares a proven framework to develop entry- and mid-level managers into high-performing leaders. Learn how to create programs that drive consistent execution, increase gross margin, and identify future leaders with confidence. |
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What You’ll Learn:
Leave with a toolkit to strengthen your team and drive real business growth. |
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| 1:15 pm – 2:10 pm |
Smarter Service: Using AI in Your Pest Control Business |
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Presented by Courtney Carace, Pest-End & Brett Lieberman, My Pest Pros |
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Leave with a toolkit to strengthen your team and drive real business growth. |
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| 2:15 pm – 3:10 pm |
Getting into the Nitty-Gritty of Marketing
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Presented by Cody Barbour, Baton |
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Session Description: Marketing is often overlooked when you’re wearing multiple hats—but it’s a vital growth engine for any company. In this hands-on session, Cody Barbour digs into the roots, branches, and leaves of marketing to help you better understand your brand, your reach, and your results. You’ll gain clarity on the difference between branding and digital marketing, what ROI should actually look like, and how to track and optimize your efforts with confidence. |
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What You’ll Learn:
Leave with actionable strategies and a clearer path to building a smarter, stronger marketing arm for your company. |
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| 3:30 pm – 4:25 pm |
Fleet Smarts: Turning Vehicles into a Competitive Advantage |
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Presented by Tyler Anderberg, Enterprise Fleet Management |
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What You’ll Learn:
Walk away with actionable ideas you can implement right away—because every mile counts. |
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