Beyond the Job Title: Why True Leadership Starts with Service
The Meaning of Leadership When people hear the word “leader,” they often picture someone in charge. Maybe it is a CEO, a manager, or someone with an office and a title. But over the years, I have learned that real leadership has very little to do with titles. True leadership starts with service. It is […]
The Family Business Blueprint: Turning Generational Wisdom into Modern Success
Learning from the Past When I think about what makes our family business strong, it always comes back to one thing: the lessons passed down through generations. Knox Pest Control has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up watching my father, grandfather, and great-grandfather work hard, […]
Sustainable Farming, Hunting, and Outdoor Work: Lessons That Apply to BusinessBy Justin Knox, Owner of Knox Pest Control
Working the Land and Building a Mindset Growing up around farming and spending my life outdoors has shaped how I look at business. There is something about working with your hands, watching the seasons change, and being part of something bigger than yourself that teaches lessons no classroom ever could. Whether it is caring for […]
Legacy Leadership: How Family Values Shape Modern Business Decisions By Justin Knox, Owner of Knox Pest Control
Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the pest control industry, I learned early on that business is about more than products or profits. It is about people, integrity, and values that guide decisions every day. My first experiences with Knox Pest Control were not in a boardroom. They were on summer mornings when […]
The Evolution of Pest Control: How Technology and Tradition Work Together in Family BusinessesBy Justin Knox, Owner of Knox Pest Control
Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the pest control industry, I’ve had a front-row seat to how this business has changed over the decades. My first experiences weren’t in a boardroom or at a computer—they were outside, helping with termite treatments, mowing lawns, and learning the importance of customer service. At 12, I […]
From Termite Helper to CEO: Lessons in Leadership from a Fourth-Generation Family Business
By Justin Knox, Owner of Knox Pest Control When people ask me how I got to where I am today, I often tell them my story starts not in a boardroom, but on a lawn with a lawnmower and a bucket of termite treatment. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the pest control […]