Leadership Lessons from Justin Knox: Building Trust in Local Businesses
Trust Is the Foundation of Leadership I am Justin Knox of Columbus, GA, and I have had the privilege of leading a family business that has served the community for four generations. Over the years, I have learned that leadership is not just about making decisions or running operations. At its core, leadership is about […]
How a Fourth-Generation Pest Control Business Stays Ahead in a Competitive Market
A Legacy of Hard Work I am Justin Knox of Columbus, GA, and I lead a family business that has been serving our community for four generations. Being part of a business with nearly a century of history is both an honor and a responsibility. Our longevity has not come from luck. It has come […]
Lessons in Leadership from 100 Years of Pest Control Experience
A Century of Experience Shapes How You Lead When you grow up inside a business that has served the same community for nearly one hundred years, leadership stops being a theory. It becomes something you live every day. As Justin Knox in Columbus, GA, I have had the unique opportunity to learn leadership lessons passed […]
Why Justin Knox Believes Local Businesses Win Through Relationships, Not Shortcuts
The Value of Doing Things the Right Way Running a business in a close-knit community teaches you a lot about people. As Justin Knox in Columbus, GA, I have learned that success does not come from shortcuts or quick wins. It comes from relationships built over time. In a local market, your reputation follows you […]
From the Woods to the Workplace: How Nature Teaches Leadership, Patience, and Problem-Solving
Lessons Beyond the Office Some of the best leadership lessons I have ever learned did not come from a classroom or a business meeting. They came from the woods. As someone who loves hunting, farming, and spending time outdoors, I have come to see that nature has a way of teaching you things you cannot […]
Roots and Growth: Finding the Balance Between Tradition and Innovation
Holding on to What Matters When I think about what has allowed our family business to thrive for more than a century, it always comes back to balance. In a world that is constantly changing, knowing when to hold on to tradition and when to embrace innovation is one of the biggest challenges any business […]
The Art of Service: Building a Customer-First Culture That Lasts By Justin Knox, Owner of Knox Pest Control
When I reflect on the success of Knox Pest Control, one principle stands out above all else: service. For nearly a century, our business has thrived not because of the products we use or the treatments we provide, but because of the relationships we build with our customers. Creating a customer-first culture is not just […]
Lessons from the Field: How Outdoor Skills Improve Business Strategy By Justin Knox, Owner of Knox Pest Control
Spending time outdoors has always been a central part of my life. Whether it is working on the farm, tending to cattle, planting crops, or enjoying a day hunting, the lessons I have learned in the field have had a profound impact on how I approach business. At first glance, it may seem that farming, […]