{"id":9678,"date":"2026-01-23T20:54:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T20:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proforcepest.com\/staging\/?post_type=news&#038;p=9678"},"modified":"2026-04-15T20:22:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:22:49","slug":"proforce-ceo-mark-shorr-announced-as-speaker-at-d2dcon-9","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/proforcepest.com\/staging\/news\/proforce-ceo-mark-shorr-announced-as-speaker-at-d2dcon-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Proforce CEO Mark Shorr Announced as Speaker at D2DCon 9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D2DCon, the leading annual conference for door-to-door and home service professionals, has announced Mark Shorr, CEO of Proforce Pest Control, as a featured speaker at its ninth annual event. The three-day conference takes place January 22\u201324, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah and brings together thousands of operators, founders, sales leaders, and vendors from across the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Stage for Industry Operators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since its inception, D2DCon has become one of the most prominent gatherings for brands built through direct in-home sales channels. The event attracts companies in pest control, solar, roofing, HVAC, home security, smart home, and other field-based residential services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speakers at D2DCon are selected based on operational success, team culture, and industry influence. This year\u2019s lineup includes growth-stage founders, established operators, and industry trainers sharing tactical strategies on sales, leadership, and scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience Grounded in Execution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark Shorr joins the speaker lineup as the CEO of Proforce Pest Control, a fast-growing pest management company built on a disciplined approach to field sales execution and customer value. Under Shorr\u2019s leadership, Proforce has expanded its service footprint, refined its field sales strategy, and invested in structured team development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His session at D2DCon 9 will focus on the operational side of building a high-performance door-to-door organization \u2014 including leadership disciplines, team structure, and repeatable execution habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDoor-to-door remains one of the most powerful growth engines in home services when it\u2019s done the right way,\u201d said Mark Shorr, CEO of Proforce Pest Control. \u201cAt D2DCon, I\u2019m looking forward to sharing practical strategies that leaders can apply immediately to build stronger teams, better systems, and long-term growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why D2DCon Matters to the Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Door-to-door continues to play a critical role in the growth of many field-service companies. Its value extends beyond customer acquisition \u2014 it impacts recruiting, culture, leadership development, and revenue velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D2DCon provides a platform for industry leaders to compare strategies, accelerate learning, and gain perspective on what\u2019s working across different verticals. For emerging operators, the conference offers rare access to proven operators and mentorship that would otherwise take years to obtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proforce\u2019s Approach to Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proforce Pest Control has built its model around disciplined execution, high-quality customer experience, and sustainable expansion. While the pest control industry is competitive, field sales remains a differentiator for companies that treat it as a leadership engine rather than a seasonal tactic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Proforce, that means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>rigorous team onboarding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>standards-based training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>structured leadership development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>commitment to customer value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>operational discipline in the field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These principles have contributed to both customer acquisition and long-term retention \u2014 a core focus in the pest control category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About D2DCon 9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D2DCon attracts attendees from across the United States and internationally. Beyond keynote sessions, the conference includes breakouts, tactical workshops, networking opportunities, and access to industry vendors specializing in recruiting, technology, sales training, and home service infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Event Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salt Lake City, Utah<br>January 22\u201324, 2026<br><a href=\"http:\/\/D2DCon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">D2DCon.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Proforce Pest Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proforce Pest Control is a leading pest management company providing residential and commercial services with a focus on quality, reliability, and customer experience. The company continues to expand its service footprint while investing in long-term operational excellence and team development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/proforcepest.com\/staging\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"46\">Learn More About Proforce Pest Control<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2068,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"nf_dc_page":""},"class_list":["post-9678","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/proforcepest.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/9678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/proforcepest.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/proforcepest.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proforcepest.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2068"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/proforcepest.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}