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What began
as a one-man
operation committed to providing safe and
effective pest management to families and
businesses has grown into one of the most
successful businesses in the Southeast.
Allgood Pest Solutions has been
serving Gwinnett County homes for
almost 40 years. In addition to residential
services, the Lawrenceville branch is also
home to Allgood’s commercial division,
which services businesses from Atlanta
to Tennessee. Allgood’s leadership and
technicians operate as a family and aim to
create a relationship with their customers
built on trust and satisfaction. Allgood
attributes its success to a simple business
plan built on core values that guide their
decisions and actions and customer
commitments that ensure a great customer
experience.
Along with its numerous local efforts
focused on serving Gwinnett, Allgood’s
unique partnership with downtown
Lawrenceville’s Aurora Theatre demonstrates
the company’s commitment to the success
and enrichment of our community.
Q: Why is investing in the community
an important aspect of Allgood’s business
philosophy and how has Allgood’s
philosophy impacted its success?
A: I would start by sharing one of our
five core values: “Others first, serve first.” We
find that team members who have giving and
caring hearts are people of strong character
with whom you enjoy working, and people
our customers wish to work with. These
individuals are willing to give of their time
in the communities where they live, and
their involvement reflects very positively
back on our organization.
Q: Tell me about the partnership
between Allgood and the Aurora
Theatre. Why did you choose to
partner with an organization directed
towards the arts and humanities? How
has the partnership positively impacted
your business?
A: The partnership grew out of our two
organizations being introduced through a
business-to-business program offered by the
Gwinnett Chamber. Our feeling was that we
both shared a common desire to be the best
at what we do. We felt like—and still feel—
that by supporting arts and humanities here
at home, we in some small way are allowed
to contribute to the overall quality of life
we enjoy. It is evident to anyone who has
an opportunity to visit the Aurora just how
“top shelf ” their productions are. We feel the
Allgood brand is strongly reinforced by this
partnership.
Q: Allgood’s leadership in the
industry has proven its insight into
running a successful business. What
advice would you give to someone
looking to start a community-oriented
business such as Allgood?
A: I think it’s important not to fall into
the “I don’t have time to get more involved”
trap. The opportunities will come your way
much faster by finding the time to give back
and be involved. I would also suggest seeking
out mentors. It’s not that these individuals
are smarter, they just have already taken a lot
of the missteps which accompany trying to
start up your own business. Oftentimes they
can offer insight regarding some of the best
opportunities to become more involved.
Q: Why did you join the Chairman’s
Club, and what benefits have you seen
frommembership?
A: The first step for me was Leadership
Gwinnett, where I was first introduced to
our community leadership at a different
level. As I gained a greater understanding
regarding the Chairman’s Club, I realized it
was a tremendous opportunity to expand
upon this opportunity even further. I tell
anyone who will listen that I feel it was one
of the best business decisions we have made
over the years. I have a long list of both
individuals and businesses whose services
we currently use or have used in the past that
grew directly out of relationships developed
through the Chairman’s Club. I also can
proudly say that we have also benefited from
fellow members getting to know us and
choosing to make us their service provider at
their homes and businesses.
Question & Answer Session
WITH PERRY TINDOL , PRESIDENT, ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS
THE EXECUTIVE – Q4 2015
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