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 […]