CBL-EP#145 Get Paid Right: Payment Policies that Protect Your Cleaning Business

This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster.💰 Are you taking payments that are hurting your business? In this episode, Shannon and Jamie dive into the smartest ways to get paid in your cleaning business. From Venmo and Zelle to Jobber and ACH, they break down what to use, what to avoid, and how to protect your profit. Learn how to simplify your systems, avoid bounced checks, and set payment policies that keep your cash flow strong.What You’ll LearnWhy accepting too many forms of payment hurts your businessHow to set clear payment policies that protect your schedule and payrollThe pros and cons of Square, Jobber, Venmo, and ACH transfersHow to handle cash, checks, and deposits the right wayWhen to require prepayment—and how to explain it to clientsThe importance of reconciling your books (and finding a bookkeeper with grit)Why consistency builds trust and authority with your customers🎓 Apply for the FREE $4,500 Cleaning Business Scholarship sponsored by Klean Freaks University: https://forms.gle/JazFuVWUGo7K8sZa7 Support the showThanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out.Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid.🎧 New episodes 2x weekly 📚 Resources, show notes, and programs: https://kleanfreaksuniversity.comBecause in life — and in business — clean is just the beginning.— Shannon & Jamie