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The Rat Man: Otto Orkin and the Birth of the Modern Pest Control Industry

Preferred Shares Podcast

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The Early Entrepreneurial Spirit of Otto Orkin

This chapter examines Otto Orkin's formative years, highlighting his family's entrepreneurial ventures and Otto's early experiences as a rat catcher. It traces the historical context of pest control, detailing innovative methods and significant contracts that propelled his pest control business in the 20th century. The narrative showcases Otto's strategic marketing and community connections that facilitated his growth in an underserved Southern market.

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