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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 1H 36M

The Maka Twins: How Two Brothers Turned Cleaning into 500K Followers & Millions of Views

from Ask Bigger Podcast · host Simon Hood

John and James, the identical twins behind the viral cleaning sensation Maka Twins, join Simon Hood to share their extraordinary journey from starting a commercial cleaning company to becoming social media stars with over 500,000 followers and videos reaching 5-10 million views monthly.In this honest and inspiring conversation, the twins reveal:• How they built their viral presence by "cleaning places nobody asks you to clean"• The moment they almost gave up (1st February 2024) – just weeks before their breakthrough• Why they focus on people's reactions over view counts• How being themselves transformed their content and business• Their unique approach to commercial cleaning that values team members as individuals, not just "cleaners"• The philosophy that "somebody always has it worse" that keeps them grounded• Their vision for the "Unsung Heroes" series – giving back to overlooked workers across industriesFrom playground equipment to bin lorries, the Maka Twins have redefined what cleaning content can be. But beyond the viral videos lies a story of resilience, brotherhood, and a mission to change how society views the cleaning industry.The twins share practical wisdom for content creators and entrepreneurs: why they value engagement over vanity metrics, how variety keeps cleaning interesting, and why the hardest moments often come just before breakthrough.Their goals? Become the number one office cleaning company in London, then the UK, then the world – whilst championing their team and highlighting unsung heroes everywhere through experiences they'll never forget.If you're one bad month away from giving up on your dream, this conversation might just be what you need to hear.

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