How David Royce Built a $500M Pest Control Empire From Door-to-Door Sales

What does it really take to build a scalable business that survives without you? In this episode of The Determined Society Podcast, David Royce shares how he went from knocking doors as a college student to building and exiting multiple pest control companies, including a $500M empire operating across 34 states and 5,000+ cities. David breaks down the real mechanics of scale, why blue-collar businesses with white-collar systems are massively underrated, and how obsession, systems, and cash flow discipline separate businesses that grow from those that collapse. Key Takeaways -A business is truly scalable if you can step away for 30 days and it still runs without you. -Growth is meaningless without strong cash flow and financial control. -Some of the most profitable opportunities exist in overlooked, blue-collar industries. -Systems and processes create freedom and allow a business to operate without constant involvement. -Great sales come from listening, understanding people, and solving real problems. -Obsession and persistence matter more than talent, because most people fail by quitting too early. Connect with me : https://link.me/theshawnfrench?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY2s9TipS1cPaEZZ9h692pnV-rlsO-lzvK6LSFGtkKZ53WvtCAYTKY7lmQ_aem_OY08g381oa759QqTr7iPGA David Royce https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-royce-22539425/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.