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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 24 MIN

Building a Business Through Action, Systems and Service

from Business Voices · host Juneau Chamber of Commerce

On this episode of Business Voices Juneau, host Becca Parks, Juneau Chamber Executive Director, talks with Jessica Russell, founder of Juneau Cleaning, about entrepreneurship, adaptability, and building a service business in a uniquely local market.Jessica shares how moving to Juneau, her background in short-term rental management, and a simple market need led her to launch Juneau Cleaning. What began with flyers, a basic website, and a willingness to take action has grown into a team serving residential, commercial, and seasonal clients across the community.The conversation explores the lessons of starting before everything is perfect, the value of strong systems, the importance of communication, and how Jessica’s military background shaped her habits, work ethic, and standards. She also talks about balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, hiring in Juneau’s challenging labor market, using local tools such as bulletin boards and Facebook groups, and building a business with a long-term exit in mind.It’s a practical and inspiring look at how one Juneau entrepreneur turned a gap in the market into a growing local company rooted in responsiveness, organization, and service. 

On this episode of Business Voices Juneau, host Becca Parks, Juneau Chamber Executive Director, talks with Jessica Russell, founder of Juneau Cleaning, about entrepreneurship, adaptability, and building a service business in a uniquely local market.Jessica shares how moving to Juneau, her background in short-term rental management, and a simple market need led her to launch Juneau Cleaning. What began with flyers, a basic website, and a willingness to take action has grown into a team serving residential, commercial, and seasonal clients across the community.The conversation explores the lessons of starting before everything is perfect, the value of strong systems, the importance of communication, and how Jessica’s military background shaped her habits, work ethic, and standards. She also talks about balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, hiring in Juneau’s challenging labor market, using local tools such as bulletin boards and Facebook groups, and building a business with a long-term exit in mind.It’s a practical and inspiring look at how one Juneau entrepreneur turned a gap in the market into a growing local company rooted in responsiveness, organization, and service.

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