About the Event
The 2025 XclusionPro Conference is designed for business owners who want to grow and expand their success. Our guest speakers—experienced entrepreneurs who have built and refined successful businesses—will share real strategies on branding, sales, performance management, and more! Whether you're looking to increase revenue, improve efficiency, or build a stronger team, this event will give you insights to some of their best MILLON-DOLLAR METHODS.
We will also be hosting get bent academy during conference week!
Don't miss out! Registration for this course is separate from conference registration. You do not need to attend the conference to participate.
Get Bent Academy: 2-Day Metal Repairs for Wildlife Exclusion Course
This hands-on, two-day workshop is designed specifically for wildlife and pest control professionals who want to sharpen their exclusion skills and level up their fieldwork. Led by industry pros from Get Bent Academy, this training dives deep into the art and science of field fabrication and structural sealing.
What you'll learn:
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Custom fabrication techniques using coil stock and flashing
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How to seal common wildlife entry points: rooflines, soffits, vents, and foundations
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Mastery of essential tools: benders, snips, brakes, and fasteners
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Techniques for clean, professional repairs that stand the test of time—and stop re-entry for good
Thursday, September 25th & Friday, September 26th
Guest Speakers
Jaclyn Ricci
Founder & CEO of The LadyBug Pest & Wildlife
Matthew Eickman
CEO of Abra Kadabra Environmental Services
Matt Christensen
Vice President of Critter Control of Lexington
Blake Black
Owner of Black Widow Pest Specialists
Drew Cowley
Founder of Cowleys Pest Services
Maria Sorrentino
President & CEO of Pest Pros
Andrea Edgars
Director of Client Implementation at Pest Daily
Kyle Waltz
Owner & President of Conserv Wildlife Services
with Special Appearances from
Seth Garber
CEO of Pest Daily & Co-Founder of FRAXN
Jack Searls
Director of Sales & Training at AAC Distributing
Tuesday -
September 23
8AM - 9AM
Check-In / Breakfast / Giveaway
9AM - 10AM
More Than a Logo - Jaclyn Ricci
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Adding Pest to Wildlife - Matthew Eickman
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Recurring Revenue - Matt Christensen
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Lunch
1:30PM - 2:30PM
If You’re Not Sold, Why Would Anyone Else Be? - Blake Black
2:45PM - 3:30PM
Panel Discussion - Jaclyn, Matthew, Matt
3:30PM - 4:15PM
Special Sales Panel - Featuring Blake Black, Seth Garber, Jack Searls
6PM - 9PM
Food Trucks & Fireworks
Wednesday -
September 24
8AM - 9AM
Breakfast
9AM - 10AM
Finding & Hiring Right People - Drew Cowley
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Mastering Performance Management: Driving Accountability & Results - Maria Sorrentino
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Customer Service - Andrea Edgars
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Lunch
1:30PM - 2:30PM
The Wildlife Control Acquisition Playbook - Kyle Waltz
2:45PM - 4PM
Panel Discussion- Drew, Maria, Andrea, Kyle
4PM - 5PM
Optional AACD Training - Jack Searls
7PM - 9PM
WOLF Fundraiser Dinner Cruise - Boarding starts @ 6:30pm
Giveaways before every guest speaker!
Hotel Recommendations
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Warsaw, IN 46582
(574) 385-2700
We have a limited number of rooms blocked off for discounted pricing.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 538-2027
*We have a limited number of rooms blocked off for discounted pricing.
Oakwood Resort
Parking
