Filthy Rich Cleaners: The Cleaning Business Podcast

Mar 06 2025 18 ep. 49 mins 1
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Welcome to Filthy Rich Cleaners, the podcast that helps cleaning business owners turn their first toilet scrub into a six-figure success story! Hosted by Stephanie Pipkin, founder of Serene Clean, this show is packed with easy-to-follow tips, funny stories, and real advice from people who’ve been there. Whether you’re starting out or looking to grow, you’ll learn the secrets to building a cleaning business that shines – and makes you filthy rich.

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#18: Answering Your Burning Questions (Childcare, Drug Testing, Call-Outs & More!)

Mar 06 2025 33 mins  
Stephanie answers your most pressing concerns pulled straight from listener comments, social media, and the ZenMaid Mastermind. From her take on drug testing staff to creative childcare solutions for your team, get practical ideas for handling call-outs in a solo cleaner model, managing hourly rates when estimates go wrong, and building a business that's approaching $1.5 million

#17: "They ALL Quit in One Day!" How She Rebuilt Her Cleaning Business After a Mass Walkout

Mar 04 2025 61 mins  
What happens when your entire cleaning staff quits at once? In this compelling episode, Stephanie interviews Michelle from Sparkling Homes Cleaning, who rebuilt her $50,000/month business from ashes after a mass employee walkout. Discover how Michelle turned disaster into opportunity by streamlining her hiring process, creating a family-like team culture, and building a thriving

#16: How to Avoid Legal Nightmares in Your Cleaning Business

Feb 27 2025 22 mins  
Is your cleaning business one OSHA violation away from financial disaster? In this eye-opening episode, Stephanie reveals why business ownership means constantly defending against threats — including her own company's unexpected legal battle. Learn the costly insurance gaps many cleaning businesses overlook, why your cleaners' unauthorized product use could trigger $20,000 OSHA

#15: Tired of Cleaners Quitting? This Owner Kept Her Staff for 9 Years

Feb 25 2025 69 mins  
Want to know how to build a cleaning team that stays for 6-9 years? Meet Maria Dorian, who grew her Austin cleaning company to 36 staff and 320+ clients before selling it. Now running a successful VA company from Spain, she shares her proven approach to hiring, training, and building an unshakeable company culture. From her rigorous 191-question training test (requiring 93% to pa

#14: The $20,000 Mistake That Taught Me to Trust My Gut in Business

Feb 20 2025 32 mins  
Tired of clients trying to haggle your prices or push your boundaries? In this candid episode, Stephanie shares three recent examples of when and how to stand firm in your cleaning business decisions. From turning down a $2,000/month client over a suspicious contract demand to learning a $20,000 lesson about saying "no" to accounts outside your service area, discover why protecting

#13: Why Libby DeLucien Slowed Down Her $2M Organizing Company

Feb 18 2025 70 mins  
After Hurricane Ian wiped out 400 customers in a single day, Libby DeLucien discovered something unexpected: slowing down was exactly what her business needed. In this candid episode, she shares how losing nearly a quarter of her company led to powerful lessons about sustainable growth and the importance of understanding your business "season." Get ready for straight talk about r

#12: The 5 CRAZIEST Stories from My Cleaning Business

Feb 13 2025 28 mins  
Buckle up for some of the most unbelievable (but true!) employee stories from Stephanie's years of running a cleaning business. These are the kind of moments that make you realize managing people is never boring - and sometimes you just have to laugh to keep from crying. Between bizarre excuses, surprising situations, and lessons learned the hard way, this episode is packed with re

#11: Turning a Local Cleaning Business into a National Franchise with Neel Parekh

Feb 11 2025 61 mins  
From his corporate finance desk, Neel Parekh built a cleaning business on the side, quit his 9-5, scaled it to $2M, and then turned it into a nationwide franchise serving both residential and Airbnb clients across America. Whether you're stuck in what Neel calls the "$300K-750K death zone" or wondering if franchising is right for you, learn why some cleaning business owners are c

#10: Mistakes New Cleaning Business Owners Make

Feb 06 2025 23 mins  
Even excellent cleaning companies fail because of these three common mistakes. In this episode, Stephanie shares the costly errors she sees cleaning business owners make "all the time" - mistakes that force you to work harder and spend more money than necessary to attract clients. Learn exactly what to do instead, from smarter scheduling strategies to leveraging free cleanings, a

#9: From Rock Bottom to Rising Star: Inside Tenacity Clean with Katrina Johnson & Tameka

Feb 04 2025 100 mins  
In this powerful episode, host Stephanie Pipkin welcomes Katrina Johnson and Tameka from Tenacity Clean for an intimate conversation about building a cleaning empire from the ground up. Their story takes us from bankruptcy to building a thriving cleaning business and coaching academy. Hear their raw insights about losing $180K in accounts, managing partnerships, and maintaining res