Daine Patton: From Pest Control to Building a Wildlife Business

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In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, Christopher Beecham and Natalie Micale sit down with Daine Patton, the founder of Bats to Rats, to talk about his wild ride from pest control rookie to wildlife management CEO—and the 100-pound transformation that changed his life.

Daine opens up about becoming a dad at 19, navigating marriage and business, and how COVID ironically became one of his biggest growth opportunities. From hiring challenges to personal health battles, this episode is full of straight-up entrepreneurial truth and transformation.

Whether you're scaling a service business, managing chaos at home, or trying to shed the weight (literal or metaphorical), this one hits hard.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• How Daine went from pest control to owning a wildlife removal business
• Why COVID-19 helped his business explode
• The leadership challenges of hiring (and firing) friends
• How he lost over 100 lbs and kept it off
• The connection between discipline in fitness and business growth
• Why starting small in personal development works
• What it takes to lead a team when everything is on the line

📌 Chapters (YouTube):

00:00 – Navigating Personal and Professional Life
08:28 – The Journey of Entrepreneurship
17:22 – Building a Team and Overcoming Challenges
26:45 – Health, Wellness, and Family Priorities
27:53 – The Turning Point: A Father's Reflection
32:20 – Commitment to Change: The Journey Begins
35:46 – Transforming Body and Mind: The Power of Weight Training
42:09 – Beyond Fitness: Personal Development and Business Growth
49:26 – Sharing the Journey: Leadership and Community Impact

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