The Home Service Expert Podcast

Psychology Tricks That Got My Business to $500M (David Royce)

April 10, 2026·51 minsolobusiness
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David Royce scaled a pest control startup into a $500 million national leader by mastering door-to-door sales, building repeatable systems, investing in people development, and understanding human psychology — all while maintaining a relentless focus on growth and purpose beyond wealth.


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Guest

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David Royce

solo on The Home Service Expert Podcast

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

David RoyceRobert CialdiniJoe NavarroTony Hsieh

Books

Delivering Happinessby Tony HsiehUnreasonable Hospitalityby Will GuidaraThe 5X CEO

Companies

Aptiv Environment

Topics

Business ModelsEntrepreneurshipLeadershipPersonal FinanceProductivitySalesScalingStartups

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