The Business of Cleaning

Oct 29 2024 74 ep. 42 mins 60
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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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Previewing The ISSA Show North America 2024

Oct 29 2024 14 mins  
Ed Nichols, President of The ISSA Show North America discusses why this show is the premier trade show for the commercial cleaning industry, attracting over 600 exhibitors from 23 countries and nearly 13,000 professionals annually. This event acts as an industry barometer, displaying the latest products, innovations, and educational opportunities, and consistently aims to exceed ex

Thriving in Tough Times Growing Your Cleaning Business in a Struggling Economy

Oct 16 2024 64 mins  
Matt and Greg Stowe have been with Octoclean since 1989 when their parents founded the business. They spent early mornings and late nights mastering the trade. Today, they oversee more than 60 franchise owners delivering services across Southern California and Arizona. Matt and Greg currently reside in Riverside, California.

Disinfecting vs. Sanitizing: Essential Practices for Hospital Cleaning Staff

Sep 18 2024 60 mins  
Daryl Hicks, an expert in infection prevention and control, discusses the importance of thorough cleaning and disinfection, especially during flu and COVID-19 seasons. He is nationally recognized as a subject matter expert in infection prevention and control as it relates to cleaning. He has written and published numerous articles in professional and healthcare related journals

The Power of Service: Enhancing Customer Loyalty in Commercial Cleaning

Aug 14 2024 41 mins  
Jeff Carmon brings in millions of dollars in new business each year to Frantz Building Services. He also serves as a commercial cleaning industry consultant. He’s found that in order to achieve long lasting customers you have to develop customer loyalty. Jeff resides in Owensboro, Kentucky with his wife.

Achieving $7 Million Financial Responsibility in Commercial Cleaning

Jul 17 2024 60 mins  
In 2002, Chris Mondragon immigrated to the United States from Mexico, seeking to earn money for his family and his college education. Recognizing the necessity of becoming a resident to access better opportunities, Chris undertook various jobs, including working as a chef, construction worker, car salesman, and ultimately, entering the cleaning industry. Despite facing numerous ch

Future Horizons - Dave Thompson on the Metaverse and Industry Advancements

Jun 19 2024 58 mins  
Since 1971, Dave Thompson has been a part of the commercial cleaning industry. Over his 50+ year career, he has witnessed numerous changes and advancements. Starting as a frontline worker, he moved into sales and eventually found his calling as a professional educator, operating the Academy of Cleaning Excellence.

From Friends to Business Partners: Conquering Stereotypes in Commercial Cleaning

May 22 2024 41 mins  
In 2016, Illissa Figueroa and Ana Chicas McNamara decided to start their own cleaning business despite only knowing each other for six months. Join us as we look at their journey in the cleaning industry, from humbling beginnings to industry success.

Community Involvement: How Cleaning Companies Can Drive Social Change

Apr 24 2024 30 mins  
Jason Davis found himself trapped in the monotonous routine of his dream job in banking, enduring the daily grind of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The toll of this predictable work schedule eventually convinced him that it wasn't the right path for him. One day, on impulse, he walked away from his banking career without a plan. Encouraged by his wife, he connected with the cleaners at h

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

Mar 27 2024 45 mins  
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

From Flatline to Fresh Start: Cleaning for Health

Feb 28 2024 62 mins  
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