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The Business of Cleaning Podcast is your number one source for information on the commercial cleaning industry. We release new episodes monthly with successful personalities in the industry and cover the topics that matter the most to your organization.
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Building Great Leadership: Using Change as an Opportunity with Mike Derryberry

The Business of CleaningApr 27, 2021

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Museum of Clean: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of the Cleaning Industry

Museum of Clean: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of the Cleaning Industry

In the mid-1980s, Don Aslett made a pivotal stop at the Edison Museum en route to a Boy Scout jamboree, where he conceived the vision of establishing a museum dedicated to cleanliness. He envisioned a space that would pay homage to the past, present, and future of the cleaning industry, with a particular emphasis on showcasing classic equipment. This idea began to take shape when Don acquired 250 premium pre-electric vacuums in 2006. Finally, almost 30 years later, in 2011, his dream materialized with the opening of The Museum of Clean in Pocatello, Idaho. The museum draws both local and national tourists eager to explore its 74,000 square foot (occupying one city block) complex, offering excitement, education, and inspiration for the entire family. #businessofcleaning #janitorialmanager

Mar 27, 202445:08
From Flatline to Fresh Start: Cleaning for Health

From Flatline to Fresh Start: Cleaning for Health

Joel Craddock's first experience in the commercial cleaning industry came from his church, where he made $0.25 an hour. The job taught him hard work and responsibility from a young age. If he woke up, he knew that his job expected him to be at work. While in college, Joel worked his way up to an operations manager position for one of the biggest commercial cleaning companies in the Rochester, New York area. In this role he had hundreds of employees reporting to him at just 23 years old. While it was intimidating and a steep learning curve, he accepted the challenge. This opportunity forced him outside of his comfort zone and prepared him for his future as a business owner in the commercial cleaning industry. Joel dedicated himself to cleaning for health as a business owner when a doctor told him that he had more chemicals in his body than an embalmed person. When he first started in the industry, no one used personal protective equipment. Because of this, he has long-term lung, hand, and feet damage. He knew when he started Doc's Facilities Solutions, he needed to focus on protecting his employees and his clients. His clients realized cleaning for health was working when their employees were taking fewer PTO days and carrying over time to the next year.

Feb 28, 202401:02:47
Connecting Company and Customer Values for Success

Connecting Company and Customer Values for Success

In 2001, Steven Harper made the decision to leave the corporate world after working for several fortune 500 companies. He chose to start his own commercial cleaning company, Spectrum Building Services of America. His goal was to build a company where he could leave his mark, instill his core values, and achieve personal and professional balance. While working in the corporate world, he endured 60 to 70-hour work weeks and did not take a vacation for 10 years. He realized that to achieve his goals, he needed to grow not only as a leader but also by acquiring new customers and providing career opportunities for employees. Recognizing that flexibility was crucial, he understood that he had to spend his time working on the business, not just in the business. Steven credits his employees, continual growth as a leader, and flexibility for the company’s continual growth. In 2023, he realized they needed to spend time focusing on their branding effort. The epiphany he had was understanding his company’s “why.” His realization was that companies don’t buy from customers because they do a good job; they buy from them because they buy into why they’re doing what they’re doing. They bought into their “why.” From this, his company was able to create their mission. One of the biggest takeaways was being able to attract the right customers through digital marketing and account-based marketing. But most importantly, they want to align themselves with companies that share their values. The mission they came up with is to be “caretakers and stewards, restoring and enriching spaces so businesses can thrive.”

Jan 17, 202440:08
Best of 2023: Our Best Conversations From Our 2023 Guests

Best of 2023: Our Best Conversations From Our 2023 Guests

As 2023 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to our incredible BOC community. Join us in celebrating our top conversations of the year with our 'best of' episode. Stay tuned for more amazing content in 2024.

Dec 20, 202301:32:46
Scaling Success: Insights From a 50-Year Industry Expert, Mark Anderson

Scaling Success: Insights From a 50-Year Industry Expert, Mark Anderson

Mark's industry expertise is unique. He provides an in-depth breakdown of cross-selling and upselling in this episode, discussing how cleaners can better serve their customers. He stated that "people don’t realize they’re leaving money on the table with current customers." He dives into scaling a business and emphasizes the importance of having a developed plan before considering scaling. In fact, according to Mark, premature scaling and organization is why 74% of startups fail. To succeed, Mark points out the significance of surrounding yourself with experts in other areas once your operation, allowing you to acquire new skills. Aditionally, Mark recently launched a podcast called Polishing Profits with industry experts.

Nov 29, 202356:49
Adapting and Thriving: Commercial Cleaning Sales Today

Adapting and Thriving: Commercial Cleaning Sales Today

Over the past three years, sales approaches have witnessed a profound transformation, catalyzed primarily by the seismic impact of the 2020 pandemic. In this evolving landscape, MJ Mrga, Manager of Business Development for GDI Services, underscores the paramount importance of adaptability. The ability to be an empathetic listener and thoroughly comprehend customer needs has assumed heightened significance in virtual interactions. MJ imparts invaluable insights into achieving success by honing these critical skills and meticulously attending to the details in every client interaction.

Oct 18, 202327:36
Leveraging Social Media for Hiring in the Commercial Cleaning Industry

Leveraging Social Media for Hiring in the Commercial Cleaning Industry

Like numerous businesses, Imperial Cleaners faced setbacks during the pandemic, particularly in staffing qualified candidates. With a population exceeding one million in Nova Scotia, the company needed to expand its horizons beyond provincial borders to locate and hire the right individuals. This expansion introduced challenges related to longer commutes and transportation logistics. However, Imperial Cleaning didn't allow these hurdles to impede its progress. Instead, the company embraced the difficulties by adopting innovative solutions. Collaborating with a recruitment agency, they addressed their staffing needs with determination. Beyond this, Imperial harnessed the power of social media, leveraging platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to reach and engage potential candidates effectively.

Sep 20, 202348:10
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Aug 17, 202300:37
Investing in Success: The Impact of Training in Commercial Cleaning

Investing in Success: The Impact of Training in Commercial Cleaning

Training is crucial for a successful cleaning operation. This month, Brant Insero, ISSA’s Sr. Director of Global Education, discusses training trends and increased company investment in training programs. He also highlights how public perception has improved, leading to greater respect for industry workers.

Aug 16, 202351:26
Creating & Living the Lifestyle You Desire as a Commercial Cleaning Business Owner

Creating & Living the Lifestyle You Desire as a Commercial Cleaning Business Owner

When Ken Carfagno entered the cleaning industry in 2005, he had $160,000 in debt. Listen as Ken discusses how he remained determined to eliminate this staggering debt. Despite finding success with his business, Ken was working 70-hour work weeks and missing important family events. This is when he developed a plan to create the lifestyle he deserved, allowing him to work less and spend more time with his family.

Jul 19, 202301:14:09
Building a Sustainable Future: Betco's EnviroZyme Probiotic Solutions Lead the Way

Building a Sustainable Future: Betco's EnviroZyme Probiotic Solutions Lead the Way

In this edition, Scott Prather, Senior Regional Manager for BETCO Corporation unveils their groundbreaking product EnviroZyme Probiotic Solutions products. A probiotic that lasts 21 days on surfaces and is environmentally friendly. Scott guides us through the research and development of the cleaning product at their world headquarters in Bowling Green, Ohio. He also discusses how he’s witnessed sales and businesses grow and develop during his 33-year career. 

Jun 23, 202337:22
Building Company Culture Vital to Retention Success
May 26, 202349:15
Inside the Kennedy Collective: Creating Opportunities in the Commercial Cleaning Industry
Apr 27, 202343:04
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Mar 31, 202335:32
The Ins and Outs of Payroll
Jan 25, 202359:45
Stop Sabotaging Your Own Change Initiatives: Create Employee Buy In Instead
Nov 01, 202225:53
Why Leadership is Actually the Key to Employee Retention with Mike Sawchuk
Sep 15, 202201:23:07
Easy to Implement Habits for Data Security with Oliver Greive

Easy to Implement Habits for Data Security with Oliver Greive

Not talked about enough with business strategy is how you maintain data and cyber security, but it’s no less important than your sales, marketing, and services. What steps are you taking to make sure your business is safe?

We sat down with Oliver Greive, an Experience Designer I - Research and Strategy for UPMC Health Plan. His experience spans from linguistics to human-computer interaction. Oliver helped us look at cyber security from the end user perspective and offer insight on easily implementable changes we make to increase the safe keeping of important data.  

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Have questions or are interested in working with our show? Email us at marketing@doubleasolutions.net.


May 24, 202240:59
Addressing Employee Retention with Ben Walker

Addressing Employee Retention with Ben Walker

The difficulties of managing employee retention have only been highlighted more in the last few years as tolerance for undesirable work climates drops and employees demand more competitive compensation.

Follow our conversation with Ben Walker on the Business of Cleaning podcast as we discuss the root causes of high turnover and how to combat them.

Ben has been an educator, consultant, writer, and public speaker within the jan-san industry for nearly 20 years. As a writer, Ben is a columnist for Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine where he shares his observations and insights about issues facing professional cleaning operations. Additionally, he is a blogger and key opinion leader for CloroxPro.

Learn more about our show here: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/the-business-of-cleaning-podcast/

Apr 19, 202201:00:34
Clean Up Your Marketing: Getting Started with Stacy Tennyson

Clean Up Your Marketing: Getting Started with Stacy Tennyson

In order to land new contracts, marketing is vital for the success and growth of your business. It establishes a presence among your target customer base and allows you to create brand authority, both of which are necessary for the longevity of your operations.

Stacy Tennyson is one of our sales experts at Janitorial Manager, with a strong background in marketing, SEO, and business growth. We brought Stacy on because one of the first conversations she has with newer business leaders is how to get started with their marketing.

Stacy has owned her own cleaning business and is a rising voice in the jan-san space. We found her episode on the Business of Cleaning March ‘22 episode to be insightful and helpful. If you’d love to get in touch with Stacy to learn about growing your cleaning operations, you can connect to her on LinkedIn or reach out to her at stacy@jantitorialmanager.com.

Episode Blog Post: https://bit.ly/3v0zDyt

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Questions and guest inquiries go to Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Mar 22, 202228:56
Educate, Train, and Certify Cleaning Excellence with Mark Warner

Educate, Train, and Certify Cleaning Excellence with Mark Warner

It’s not easy to set yourself apart in the cleaning industry, validate the pricing of your services, and maintain a high standard of clean. We sat down with Mark Warner on the latest Business of Cleaning episode to talk about ways you can.

Mark Warner is the National Sales Manager for the Bullen Companies in Folcroft, Pennsylvania, and has served as the Education Manager for ISSA’s Cleaning Management Institute.

Mark’s responsibilities have included running training seminars throughout the country and further developing the Certified Custodial Technician programs. As an industry professional for over 30 years, a past member of the ISSA Board of Directors, and a CIMS Certified Expert, Mark is the expert to talk to about education, training, and certification in the Jan-San industry.

Learn more about the episode: https://bit.ly/3sHGhZj

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If you have questions or are interested in being a guest, email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Feb 15, 202252:17
How to Utilize LinkedIn for your Jan-San Business with Justin Clark

How to Utilize LinkedIn for your Jan-San Business with Justin Clark

An opportunity sits in front of you and there is no price, but your time and commitment for claiming it. LinkedIn is a free resource and Justin Clark sat down to talk about how it helps leaders take their cleaning operations to the next level.

Justin Clark is the VP of Sales at Kelsan, one of the first Jan-San distributors in East Tennessee and based out of Knoxville. Kelsan is one of the largest distributors for its region and boasts maintaining healthy and mutually-beneficial customer relationships.

Justin himself is a rising star on LinkedIn, despite all of his protests. While he may not have the largest follower count, he does have an impressive amount of engagement on the platform and has truly turned it into a relationship builder.

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Jan 18, 202201:21:21
Janitorial Manager Looks Back at ISSA 2021 with Archie Heinl

Janitorial Manager Looks Back at ISSA 2021 with Archie Heinl

Here’s a quick look back at ISSA Show North America 2021 as experienced by the JM team.

Archie Heinl is the President of Janitorial Manager and has been working in the software-as-a-service space for many years. Through long years of dedication and a willingness to work with customers to find a solution, he’s developed a great reputation as a reliable and compassionate leader.

Janitorial Manager is a robust software solution built specifically for the cleaning industry to help streamline and more efficiently manage operations. It’s also customizable to your needs and you only pay for what you need. You will then work closely with our account managers and customer success teams to get the system up and running smoothly throughout your business.

Read the blog post/Access the transcript: https://bit.ly/3FxTn0F

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Questions and guest inquiries can be sent to marketing@doubleasolutions.net.

Dec 21, 202127:08
Employee Retention in a Difficult Employment Market with Terell Weg

Employee Retention in a Difficult Employment Market with Terell Weg

From difficulties with staffing to the desire to improve company culture, good employee retention is a must, but how do you make yours the best it can be? I sat down with Terell Weg to find out.

Terell Weg is the CEO of MSNW Group, based out of Washington. She’s worked within the industry and her family’s business from a young age, starting from the bottom and working her way up through hard work and determination.

MSNW Group is a great example of how powerful cultivating a positive culture and support structure for team members can be. Over the years they have successfully grown their reach to encompass much of the tri-state area. In my conversation with Terell, we go over the history of MSNW Group, how she’s grown as a leader, and how they have managed to connect to their employees and build a desirable work culture.

Read More: https://bit.ly/3C1J8yV

Podcast landing page: https://bit.ly/3tXRdAz

Have any questions or curious about filling a guest spot for 2022? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Nov 09, 202158:13
Purchasing Groups: NSA Breaks Down Why You Should Join a GPO

Purchasing Groups: NSA Breaks Down Why You Should Join a GPO

Whether you’re new to the industry or just starting out you’ve likely at least heard purchasing groups mentioned. We sat down with one such group to give you an idea of why you might want to join.

This month’s episode is fortunate to feature three members from the NSA (National Service Alliance) team. The conversation is led by NSA President, Michael Conrad, with input from Debbie Wakefield, the Director of Member Services, and Ryan LeMire, the Director of Business Development.

Michael has been in the industry for 30 years, primarily working in the supplier and distribution space. He’s also served in a variety of leadership positions, becoming a reliable and trustworthy expert in supply chain management. Debbie has been with NSA for about 13 years and prior to that, she owned her own cleaning business. Ryan, himself, has been with the team for two years and he works specifically to bring on new members.

Read More about this Episode: https://bit.ly/3FY8b9f

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Questions or interested in joining us as a guest? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Oct 19, 202101:08:17
Improve Customer Retention Through Effective Communication with Corinne Zudonyi

Improve Customer Retention Through Effective Communication with Corinne Zudonyi

When it comes to communicating the latest processes, keeping up to date with the news, and maintaining open lines of communication, CleanLink.com knows what they’re doing. So we sat down with Editor-in-Chief, Corinne Zudonyi, to talk about how you can do the same for your cleaning business.

Corinne Zudonyi is the Editor-in-Chief of CleanLink.com, Contracting Profits magazine, Facility Cleaning Decisions magazine, and Sanitary Maintenance magazine. She has nearly two decades of experience in the jan/san industry.

Through their various media outlets, they reach 190,000 jan/san distributors, building service contractors, and in-house facility cleaning executives.

Read More on this Episode: https://bit.ly/39rnsjM 

Podcast website: https://bit.ly/3tXRdAz 

Have questions or think you would make a good guest? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.


Sep 21, 202101:25:47
Continuous Process Improvements Help Meet Increasing Cleaning Standards at the University of Toledo

Continuous Process Improvements Help Meet Increasing Cleaning Standards at the University of Toledo

Between high standards and the difficulties caused by the pandemic, cleaning companies have had to learn the true meaning of change. We sat down with the University of Toledo’s custodial team to talk about how they’re working hard to meet new expectations and do the right thing for their frontline workers.

Maggie Garcia, the Director of Central Services at the University of Toledo, and Candace Huner, a Custodial Manager in charge of quality assurance at UT, joined us to talk about their process improvement efforts on Campus.

Central Services at the University include custodial, pest, waste, motor vehicles, work control, and key control for the main campus. Custodial, in particular, encompasses all academic and residential life buildings on the main campus, cleaning and disinfecting, in total, over 3 million square feet.

Read More: https://bit.ly/3k0w0Da

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Have questions or think you would make a good guest for the show? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.


Aug 17, 202101:11:19
Make Great Company Culture a Part of Your Strategy with Jenean Perelstein

Make Great Company Culture a Part of Your Strategy with Jenean Perelstein

Have you thought about how your culture impacts your business’s success? More than likely you’ve heard many people stress culture and you’ve probably even done so yourself, but what are you really doing to ensure that you have a positive impact on that culture?

Jenean Perelstein is a sociocultural anthropologist and business strategist. She has studied behavior change across many different cultures and implemented change strategies that have been the turning point for many cleaning companies.

Jenean is the CEO of Alchemie Academy, where she provides culture and strategy consultation. She also works closely with Cleaning Management Concepts, a consulting and systems integration company for the commercial cleaning industry.

Jenean has been kind enough to provide an additional resource for our listeners and readers called 10 Productivity Traps.

Read More: https://bit.ly/3BqiBwi

Podcast website: https://bit.ly/3tXRdAz

Questions or think you'd be a good guest for the show? Email us at marketing@doubleasolutions.net.

Jul 20, 202101:13:49
Rethink Your Cleaning Solutions with Dan Schmidt and Zac Miner

Rethink Your Cleaning Solutions with Dan Schmidt and Zac Miner

If you’re not putting much thought into your cleaning solutions, you should be. The truth is that your employees and customers care and a good choice can make a big difference in the quality of job you provide.

Dan Schmidt is co-founder of Ageless Global, the company that created the EZ Safer Surface Cleaner and Zac Miner is their VP of Sales. The reason they created their product is that they wanted a cleaner that was safer to use, but still effective.

The EZ Safer Surface cleaner is a product they had tested by an independent third party against the Sars-COV-2 pathogen directly and is FDA approved for surfaces with indirect and direct food contact. It’s actually a stabilized oxygenated water created to clean and disinfect.

Their team has provided a great opportunity for our listeners and offers a 50 percent off coupon when you try the cleaner for yourself. Just use “50OFF” at checkout.

Link to Blog Post & Transcription: https://bit.ly/3zlVMIS 

Podcast website: https://bit.ly/3tXRdAz

Do you have questions or are you interested in joining us as a guest? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Jun 15, 202101:03:36
Improve Your Employee Retention with Jason Morris

Improve Your Employee Retention with Jason Morris

Welcome to the new schedule of the Business of Cleaning podcast!

It can be hard to find qualified applicants, but it can be even harder to keep them. If you found a valuable employee then you know that they have the potential to be hired elsewhere. The real talent comes in retaining your employees and we sat down with the perfect person to talk about doing exactly that.

Jason Morris is the Executive Director of HR at Owens Community College, with 17 years of experience and a history of working for several different types of businesses. He is SHRM-CP certified and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR).

We brought Jason on to talk about a large sticking point for many cleaning businesses and that is employee retention. Right now, when recruiting is harder than ever, keeping the quality employees you have is even more vital.

Episode Blog Post: https://bit.ly/2RqZ7oZ

Podcast website: https://bit.ly/3tXRdAz

Have questions or interested in joining us as a guest? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

May 18, 202150:21
Building Great Leadership: Using Change as an Opportunity with Mike Derryberry

Building Great Leadership: Using Change as an Opportunity with Mike Derryberry

Embracing change as a leader is one of the true telling moments of your career. Are you using a difficult situation as an opportunity or are you floundering around for answers?

Mike Derryberry is the owner and Chief Visionary Officer for Compass Cleaning Solutions. Established in 2004 Compass has consistently taken the long-term approach to growing the company based on Purpose, Values, and Mission.  Their belief that culture and people precede profits and their determination to expand their services has given them a unique place in the Phoenix, Arizona market. They have consistently ranked in the top 10 for Janitorial businesses according to the Phoenix Business Journal.

Compass has been nominated, and selected as a finalist for the BBB Torch Award for Ethics three times, in 2015, 2016, and again in 2020.  In 2020 they were selected as the top business in their category and were given the distinction of 'winning' The 2020 Torch Award for Ethics.

Mike is an eager advocate of good leadership practices and joined us for the entire month of April to talk about building great leadership in your cleaning business.

Podcast website: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/the-business-of-cleaning-podcast/

Have questions or think you or someone you know would make a great guest? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Apr 27, 202137:44
Building Great Leadership: Using Delegation to Create Growth with Mike Derryberry

Building Great Leadership: Using Delegation to Create Growth with Mike Derryberry

A great leader understands the importance of sharing the workload and responsibility and knows the right time to let someone else’s expertise take over. Mike Derryberry of Compass Cleaning Solutions tells us about his experiences.

Mike Derryberry is the owner and Chief Visionary Officer for Compass Cleaning Solutions. Established in 2004 Compass has consistently taken the long-term approach to grow the company based on Purpose, Values, and Mission.  Their belief that culture and people precede profits and their determination to expand their services has given them a unique place in the Phoenix, Arizona market. They have consistently ranked in the top 10 for Janitorial businesses according to the Phoenix Business Journal.

Compass has been nominated, and selected as a finalist for the BBB Torch Award for Ethics three times, in 2015, 2016, and again in 2020.  In 2020 they were selected as the top business in their category and were given the distinction of 'winning' The 2020 Torch Award for Ethics.

Mike is an eager advocate of good leadership practices and joined us for the entire month of April to talk about building great leadership in your cleaning business.

Podcast website: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/the-business-of-cleaning-podcast/

Questions about the show or interested in claiming a guest spot? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net. 

Apr 20, 202138:29
Building Great Leadership: They’re Made, Not Born with Mike Derryberry

Building Great Leadership: They’re Made, Not Born with Mike Derryberry

Leaders are not born, they’re made. We sat down with Mike Derryberry to talk about what makes a good leader.

Mike Derryberry is the owner and Chief Visionary Officer for Compass Cleaning Solutions. Established in 2004 Compass has consistently taken the long-term approach to grow the company based on Purpose, Values, and Mission.  Their belief that culture and people precede profits and their determination to expand their services has given them a unique place in the Phoenix, Arizona market. They have consistently ranked in the top 10 for Janitorial businesses according to the Phoenix Business Journal.

Compass has been nominated, and selected as a finalist for the BBB Torch Award for Ethics three times, in 2015, 2016, and again in 2020.  In 2020 they were selected as the top business in their category and were given the distinction of 'winning' The 2020 Torch Award for Ethics.

Mike is an eager advocate of good leadership practices and joined us for the entire month of April to talk about building great leadership in your cleaning business.

Podcast website: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/the-business-of-cleaning-podcast/

Questions about the show or interested in being a guest? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Apr 13, 202139:33
Building Great Leadership: Establishing Your Purpose with Mike Derryberry

Building Great Leadership: Establishing Your Purpose with Mike Derryberry

Good leadership is paramount to good business. The first thing you have to do as a leader is to establish your purpose.

Mike Derryberry is the owner and Chief Visionary Officer for Compass Cleaning Solutions. Established in 2004 Compass has consistently taken the long-term approach to growing the company based on Purpose, Values, and Mission.  Their belief that culture and people precede profits and their determination to expand their services has given them a unique place in the Phoenix, Arizona market. They have consistently ranked in the top 10 for Janitorial businesses according to the Phoenix Business Journal.

Compass has been nominated, and selected as a finalist for the BBB Torch Award for Ethics three times, in 2015, 2016, and again in 2020.  In 2020 they were selected as the top business in their category and were given the distinction of 'winning' The 2020 Torch Award for Ethics.

Mike is an eager advocate of good leadership practices and joined us for the entire month of April to talk about building great leadership in your cleaning business.

Podcast website: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/the-business-of-cleaning-podcast/

Questions about the show or interested in being a guest? Email us Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Apr 06, 202133:39
Make Your Business Known with a Good Marketing Strategy with Sam Riegsecker

Make Your Business Known with a Good Marketing Strategy with Sam Riegsecker

Do you have a marketing strategy for your cleaning business? Our team sat down to talk about the ins and outs of a modern marketing strategy and why it’s vital for growth!

Sam Riegsecker is becoming a familiar face amongst our episodes as an occasional host. He steps out again, from his behind-the-scenes role as Marketing Manager for Janitorial Manager, to join us behind the mic.

This week we talked about what things to consider as you develop or refine your marketing strategy. Marketing is key to growth and to sales and good marketing will keep your business thriving even in tough times.

Podcast Website (includes blog post and transcript): https://www.janitorialmanager.com/the-business-of-cleaning-podcast/

Questions about the show or interested in being a guest? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Mar 30, 202153:07
Making an Impact: Is Your Business Cleaning for a Reason? with Debbie Sardone

Making an Impact: Is Your Business Cleaning for a Reason? with Debbie Sardone

Debbie Sardone is a brand pioneer, creating "first to market" categories in unlikely places. Her nonprofit Cleaning For A Reason (an ISSA Charities program) is the largest cleaning for cancer charity in the world.

Debbie turned a cleaning job into a three-million-dollar cleaning empire. After building one of the largest self-running maid services in the country, Buckets & Bows Maid Service, Inc., she began speaking and training other cleaning business owners around the world creating more "Mop-Free Millionaires" than anyone on the planet!

Debbie also owns SPEEDCLEANING.COM and manufactures her own line of non-toxic cleaning products. Her nonprofit, Cleaning For A Reason, has risen to national prominence and has provided free house cleaning services to over 50,000 families with cancer. Debbie’s been featured on Fox & Friends, Oprah, Reader’s Digest, Today.com, Yahoo! News, as well as, dozens of other local and national media.

Podcast website: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/the-business-of-cleaning-podcast/

Have questions or interested in being a guest? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Mar 23, 202143:14
Is Your Business Volunteering? The Benefits of Giving Back with Jill Kellermeyer-Kegler

Is Your Business Volunteering? The Benefits of Giving Back with Jill Kellermeyer-Kegler

Running a cleaning business can be stressful, but community service offers you the chance to take a mental break, grow your network, and raise employee retention at the same time.

Jill Kellermeyer-Kegler is the Director of Business Development for Janitorial Manager. She joined the company early in 2019 and has become an important part of helping our company grow.

Jill is not only great at her job, but she’s ingrained herself in the Toledo-Area community and a familiar face. She’s done this by volunteering her time and energy outside of her professional career to help people and get involved locally. The effect is not just becoming more well-known but a boost to Jill’s mental health and readiness to work.

Podcast website: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/the-business-of-cleaning-podcast/

Have questions about the show or interested in being a part of it? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Mar 16, 202134:45
Why You Should Keep Networking as a Business Owner with Amanda Villarreal

Why You Should Keep Networking as a Business Owner with Amanda Villarreal

Running a cleaning business takes a lot of work and most of your time is likely focused on improving the trade, your employees, and your customers, but are you continuing to network and connect to your community, or are you missing out on the opportunity?

Amanda Villarreal is the co-founder and managing member at PLEX Capital, an invoice factoring business that provides working capital for businesses, and in particular, cleaning businesses.

We brought Amanda back, because it is through the power of her networking and drive to create connections that she has launched so much success in the last few years. It all started with a local rotary club but also blossomed into a multitude of opportunities and recognition.

Podcast website: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/the-business-of-cleaning-podcast/

Have questions or interested in being a guest? Email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

Mar 09, 202146:52
Why Strategy Matters More Than Ever When Building a Plan to Thrive with Eric Kurjan
Mar 02, 202138:30
Use Great Leadership to Strengthen Your Brand and Grow with Todd Hendricks Jr.
Feb 23, 202151:43
5 Ways to Generate New Business with Sam Riegsecker
Feb 16, 202137:33
Make Facebook Groups a Resource for Your Business with Sam Riegsecker
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Why Work with a Cleaning Franchise Company with Todd Hopkins

No matter how much the world changes, some things will remain relatively true. For example, starting a cleaning business is hard work. It takes a lot of knowledge, resourcefulness, skill, and connectivity to succeed.

There are various ways an ambitious entrepreneur can approach doing so. One of those ways is to look at franchising options and create your business around a brand that is already established and going strong. Franchising companies like Office Pride provide resources, education, networking opportunities, recognized branding, and help raise the standard for cleaning.

Todd Hopkins is the founder and CEO of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, which he started in 1992 after a successful research paper at Butler University.

Office Pride is headquartered in Palm Harbor, Florida, and has 135 franchises in 25 states. They follow a franchising model that focuses on a strong franchise relationship and exceptional quality services. The business that Todd theorized in his MBA program came to life shortly after and has continued to grow and strengthen over the years, providing a strong front of unity and support during ever-changing and turbulent markets.

Learn more about our podcast here: https://www.janitorialmanager.com/the-business-of-cleaning-podcast/

If you have questions about the episode, requests for content, or want to be a guest email us at Marketing@DoubleASolutions.net.

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