Summer Sales Pest Control: The Dirty Truth

Let’s get one thing straight: summer sales isn’t for everyone.

It’s not for the lazy.

It’s not for the entitled.

It’s definitely not for the guy still asking mommy to wake him up for his 9 a.m. class.

But for the hard workers, the coachable grinders, the ones who would rather outwork the next guy than outtalk him?

It’s the single greatest opportunity in America.

Yeah, we said it.

The Reality Check You Didn’t Know You Needed

Every May, an army of young reps packs up their beat-up cars, says goodbye to comfort, and heads to some random suburb with one goal: to eat what they kill.

We don’t get a participation trophy.

We don’t clock in and coast.

We hunt.

And the truth? It’s gritty.

It’s waking up at 7:30 a.m. in a twin bed, scarfing down protein bars, and running meetings before most people hit snooze for the third time.

It’s knocking on your 100th door of the day in 97° heat while dodging barking dogs, eye rolls, and the occasional “GET OFF MY PROPERTY.”

But somehow… we love it.

What You Actually Learn in Summer Sales

You think you’re just learning how to sell pest control? That’s cute.

Here’s what you're really learning:

How to master first impressions in 7 seconds or less.

How to keep your cool while someone loses theirs.

How to listen better than 99% of adults ever will.

How to own your success (and failure) like a grown-up.

Every day on the doors is a crash course in emotional intelligence, confidence, and discipline—stuff no degree will ever teach you.

“But Isn’t Sales Just for Pushy People?”

Let us be crystal clear: great sales isn’t about pushing.

It's about solving problems.

Bad reps push. Good reps persuade. Great reps? They connect. They make people laugh, think, trust, and—most importantly—feel heard.

Being pushy doesn’t make you money.

Being honest, confident, and relentless does.

The MLM Lie

No, this isn’t some sketchy pyramid scheme where your aunt has to buy essential oils so you can rank up.

We sell real services—pest control that people actually want and need. You knock. You explain. You close. You get paid.

No fluff. No shady products.

Just good ol’-fashioned commission for honest work.

“But I Heard Some People Go Home Broke…”

They do.

But here’s the part you don’t hear:

They went home in debt because they didn’t work.

They quit mentally on day five.

They watched Netflix on lunch breaks.

They made excuses instead of adjustments.

This job is simple, not easy.

If you show up, stay coachable, and put in the time—you will make money. A lot of it.

The Ego Issue

We’ll admit it—some reps get cocky.

They make more in four months than their professors do all year, and they act like they invented selling.

It’s not a good look.

But don’t let a few peacocks distract you from the truth: Confidence isn’t the enemy.

Entitlement is.

And if your biggest fear in life is becoming too confident, you might be living a little too safe.

Why Bigfoot Sales?

We're not your average sales team. We're a tribe.

We train harder. We work smarter. We care deeper.

And we have a blast doing it.

You’ll learn from real closers.

You’ll be coached, mentored, and pushed beyond your comfort zone.

You’ll grow—fast.

No fluff. No hand-holding. Just results.

What You Can Expect

Real coaching. No “figure it out.” We train you to win.

Real money. Top reps make 20–50k+ in one summer. No cap.

Real skills. Leadership. Confidence. Sales mastery. Communication.

Real people. No fake hustle. No toxic energy. Just growth.

The Final Word

You’re either going to grind this summer for your goals…

Or you’re going to build someone else’s dream flipping burgers and waiting for fall semester.

You don’t need to be the best. You just need to be willing.

Willing to learn. Willing to work. Willing to do what others won’t.

So here it is—the dirty truth:

Summer sales is hard.

But the life it unlocks?

Absolutely worth it.