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Cleaning Business Life — 217 episodes

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Culture Starts at the Top with Paul Germo Ep. 210

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The Company Needs Protection From You | Ep. 209

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I Built an Entire System to Avoid Wearing Culottes | Ep. 208

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Stop Selling Time. Sell the Scope of Work ~ Holly Moore | Ep. 207

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From $100K to $2M: The Systems Behind Growth | Ep. 206

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Stop Being Needed: The Growth Trap That Keeps Cleaning Business Owners Stuck | Ep. 205

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Invisible Businesses Don't Get Referrals | Ep. 204

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We Made It to 200 Episodes | What We Learned Along the Way | Ep 203

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Why Waiting to Raise Prices Is Slowly Killing Your Profit | Ep. 154

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Move-Out Cleanings Are Not Regular Cleanings | Ep. 202

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WE ARE NOT THE DOLLAR TREE | EP 201

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Why Most Cleaning Businesses Lose Money on Move-Outs | Ep. 200

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CBL EP 199-The Business You’re Building Should Let You Live

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CBL EP 198 The La Perla Lesson

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CBL EP 197 When Social Media Becomes a Second Job

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CBL EP 196 From Solo Cleaner to CleanCon Speaker — Cheryl Hajjar’s Real Story

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CBL EP 195 She Wrote a Letter to the Owner… and Nothing Changed? (What This Reveals About Leadership)

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CBL EP 194 Case Update: Richard Lee Conkin — Jury Trial Set for 2026

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CBL EP 193 What CleanCon Is REALLY Like (From an Attendee Who Went All In)

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CBL EP 192 Free Cleaning Gone Wrong: When “Exposure” Destroys Your Business

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CBL Episode 191 Angie Zweiner: From Rock Bottom to Rebuilding Everything

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CBL EP 190 Automation That Pays: What to Automate (and What Not To) in Your Cleaning Business

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CBL EP 189 Value vs Price: Why Clients Say You're Too Expensive...

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CBL EP 188 Quote Without Fear: How to Price Cleaning Jobs Without Getting Taken Advantage Of

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CBL EP 187 She Built a Cleaning Business AND a Nonprofit — Here’s Why it works.

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CBL EP 186 Your Pricing Is Wrong (Cleaning Pricing That Actually Works)

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CBL EP 185 Square Foot Pricing: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What Cleaning Business Owners Get Wrong

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CBL EP 184 The Client Isn’t the Problem—Your System Is (And How to Fix It Before Raising Your Rates)

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CBL EP 183 (3 of 3) How to Start a Charity Cleaning in 15 Minutes (Simple System)

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CBL EP 182 ( 2 of 3) Charity Cleanings Gone Wrong-What no one tells you.

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CBL EP 181 (1 of 3) Charity Cleaning Code of Conduct - The Standard You Don’t Break

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CBL EP 180-Busy But Stuck: The Trap Keeping Cleaning Business Owners Small

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CBP EP 179-10 Systems to Fix Before Hiring Your First Cleaner

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CBL EP 178-When Trust Is Broken: Theft Inside a Cleaning Business

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CBL EP 177 Systems = Freedom — The 3 Systems Every Cleaning Business Needs

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CBL EP 176 The Secret to Repeatable Quality in a Cleaning Business

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CBL EP 175 Why Every Cleaning Business Needs an Email List | Liz Wilcox

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CBL EP 174 This Cleint Had To Go...

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CBL EP 173 Charity Cleaning Code of Conduct (Episode 1 of 3)

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CBL EP 172 Legacy Clients: How to Raise Standards Without Burning Down Your Business

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CBL EP 171 Undercharging Fix: Why It’s NOT a Pricing Problem (Systems + Positioning That Make You Profitable)

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CBL EP 170 Red Flag Clients Are Not Lessons — They’re Liabilities

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CBL EP 169 Client Reset: How to Stop Letting Clients Destroy Your Profit, Staff, and Peace

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CBL EP 168 February Tells the Truth

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CBL EP 167-Clean Con & Above All Naturals

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CBL EP 166 Time Is the True Currency (And How You’re Already Spending It)

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CBL EP 165 Parasocial Relationships: Why Clarity Matters More Than Access

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CBL EP 164 V5 From Cleaner to CEO

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CBL EP 163 How to Stop Chaos in Your Cleaning Business (Pricing, Scope & Leadership Fixes)

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CBL EP 162 V4: The Leader

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CBL EP 154 Why Waiting to Raise Prices Is Slowly Killing Your Profit (and What to Do Instead)

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CBL EP 161 V3: The Builder — Getting the Business Out of Your Head

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CBL EP 160 V2: The Awakening — Red Flags, Green Flags & Why Cleaners Need Teeth

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CBL EP 159 V1-If You Can’t Say No, You Don’t Have a Cleaning Business

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CBL EP 158 The Human Touch: Why Connection Still Wins in a Tech-Driven Cleaning Business

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CBL EP 157 2025 Reflection's

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CBL EP #156 House Checks: The System That Protects Your Reputation

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CBL EP #155-Holiday Boundaries: How to Say No Without Losing Clients

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CBL EP #153 Stop Saving Clients for close to Free: Why Emergency Cleanings Should Be 2–3X Your Normal Rate

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CBL EP 152-Staff Appreciation That Doesn’t Break the Bank

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CBL EP 151 Maria Perez PT 2 Wrong Address, Right To Come Home

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CBL EP 150 The Holiday Gift Card Playbook for Cleaning Business Owners

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CBL EP 149 Heaven >Hell...Holiday Booking Without Burnout

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CBL EP 148 Breaking the Maid Myth: The Truth Behind the Cleaning Industry-Sterotypes

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CBL EP#147 Exit Interviews that work-Turning Goodbye into Growth

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CBL EP #146 Train the Trainer-PT 2 Working Interviews, Done Right

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

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CBL EP#144 Waffle Stomping: The Dirty Truth Cleaners Need to Know

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CBL EP #143-The Maria Perez Story-A Wrong Address, A Life Lost and What Must Change

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CBL EP #142 Mop it Like it's Hot: The Ultimate Cleaning Kit Breakdown

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CBL EP #141 Gaines Tavern, Cleaned and Haunted

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CBL Episode #140 Anya-Spiritual Cleaning: Transform Your Space and Self

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CBL Episode #139 "Sure, I'll Do That Extra Thing for FREE!" - Words That Could Bankrupt Your Cleaning Business

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CBL Episode #139 To Shoe or not to Shoe? The Cleaning Professional's Dilemma

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CBL Episode #137 Jeannie Schiess-Wellness Patches: Revolution in Cleaning Industry Health

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CBL-EP# 136 Left Holding the Mop: Surviving a Cleaning Tech Walkout in Your Cleaning Business

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CBL Episode #135 Alison Redman-The Historic Train Station Challenge

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CBL Episode# 134- Fourth-Quarter Reset, are you ready?

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CBL-Episode # 133-Dan Young-Social Media on Autopilot

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CBL-TTT-EP #132-Pt. 1-Stepping Out: How to Train Your Trainer

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CBL Episode # 131 The Double Life of Dawn Dish Soap...

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Manifest Anything Episode #9 : Letting Go The Art of Detachment

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Manifest Anything #3 The Power of Belief-Rewiring Your Reality

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Manifest Anything Episode #7: Inspired Action

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Manifest Anything Episode #8A: Overcoming Resistance

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Manifest Anything Episode #8 Unlock the Power of Action

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Manifest Anything Episode #6: Vibration Nation, Energy and Emotion

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Manifest Anything Episode #1 Intro... Beyond the Mop

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Manifesting Anything Episode #2 Getting Clear on What you Want- The Birthday Cake Method

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Manifest Anything Episode #5: Rewire Your Mind-Affirmations/Mantra's

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CBL Episode #130 Alexandria Reed's-Boundaries, Branding, and Business Growth in the Cleaning Industry

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CBL Episode #129-Put yourself ahead of your Competition: SEO Strategies with John Rodriguez

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CBL Episode #128 Why you need 80% RECURRING Clients to hit your revenue goals.

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CBL Episode #127-DoneZo with Boring Cleaners?: Meet Ryan from Long's Cleaning Products

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CBL Episode #126-Blue Stuff, Big Problems: The Toilet Bowl Cleaner Catastrophe that we see...

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CBL Episode #125 The Air Conditioning Debate: Client Comfort vs. Cleaner Safety

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CBL Episode #124 Samantha Muncuso-From Toilets to TikTok: A Cleaning Influencer's Journey

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CBL Episode#123 R-E-N-G-O-T-I-A-T-I-O-N... after the fact!

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CBL #122 (5 IN 1 All Purpose Cleaner- Nicole Cascardi)

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CBL EP #121-Culture That Cleans Up: Inside White Rhino Cleaning Co with Michelle Wendt

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CBL Episode #120- The TikTok Disaster Zone: When Cleaning Hacks Go Wrong

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CBL Episode # 119 The Business Owner's Guide to Handling Re Cleans & 24 hour Guarantees

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CBL Episode #118 Beyond the Reach: When Specialty Cleaning Becomes a Liability-We are specifically talking about Popcorn Ceilings...

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CBL Episode #117-Pink Flamingos & Trust Issues

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CBL Episode # 116 The 80-20 Rule: Transforming Your Cleaning Business with Pareto's Principle

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CBL Episode #115-Force of Nature-Cleaning without traditional chemicals

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CBL #114-Ron Papke-Networking Your Way to $2 Million: A Carpet Cleaner's Success Story

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CBL Episode #113-When to Fire: Making Tough Employee Decisions

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CBL Episode #112-Need A VA? The Sidekick Effect: Interview with Sarah Baker-Freeing Up Time for What Matters Most

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CBL Episode # 111-When your Cleaning Guarantee Gets Tested-How to Handle Re-Cleans Like a Pro

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CBL Episode # 110 Confessions of Jobber Super-fans: The Tool That Replaced Our Paper Nightmare

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CBL Episode # 109-Interview-How AI and Networking Revolutionized Ricky Funk’s New Business with Future Strategies

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CBL Episode # 108-The Booking Koala Meltdown: Lessons in Crisis Management and Customer Care

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CBL EP 107 A 73-Year-Old Client, $20 Hush Money, and Why Your Safety Protocol Matters

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CBL Episode #106 Interview-Crunchy Cleaning & Crafting Success: Eco-Friendly Entrepreneurship with Kathy Borie

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CBL Episode # 105 FREE DOWNLOAD-Boost Your Cleaning Business with Checklists & Tools 😊

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CBL Episode # 104-Interview: Cryistal's Journey with Ionized Water for "cleaning" and Entrepreneurial Success

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CBL EPISODE # 103 Interview-My Virtual BookKeeper.com; Erica Paynter

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CBL Episode # 102 Is Cleaning a Form of therapy??

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CBL Episode #101-Sisters in Business: How Natasha & Tamera Grew Their Cleaning Company, Cleancation

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CBL Episode #100-Get your Value Statement's ready...What to say when a Client Belittle's your price!

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CBL Episode #99 The Crime of Heather Nelson and Tipping...

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CBL EPISODE # 98 Influencers and FREE Cleanings

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CBL Episode #97-Bed Bug Battles and Cleaning Business Success

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CBL Episode #96 What & Why you need to supply for your W-2's

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CBL Episode 95: The Chris Schwab-INTERVIEW-What is Japanese Osoji, Remote Business Models, and more...

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CBL-EPISODE #93 Unlocking 2025: Goals, Mentorship, and Community for Cleaning Business Success with Jamie Runco

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CBL EPISODE #93 I got punched, why you need a code of conduct policy.

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CBL Episode #92- GOALS 2025-Seven-Figure Success: Strategic Growth and Empowerment in the Cleaning Industry with Jamie Renko

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CBL Episode #91 How to get your clients to sign a service agreement!

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CBL Episode #90 Your Fired...How to Professionally Fire a Client!!

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CBL Episode #89 Avoiding Costly False Alarms: Essential Security Strategies for Your Cleaning Business with Jamie

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CBL Episode #88: Mastering Virtual Walkthroughs for Cleaning Bids

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CBL Episode #87-How to Get Five-Star Reviews: Proven Strategies for Elevating Your Cleaning Business' Reputation with Jamie Runco

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CBL Episode #86 - Black Friday Bonanza-Turbocharging your 4th Quarter Sales: With Jamie Runco

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CBL Episode #85-Revolutionize Your Marketing: Social Media Strategies for Cleaners/Cleaning Business Owners

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CBL Episode #84 Marketing 101-"Unlocking Growth Through Proven Cleaning Business Strategies"

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CBL EPISODE #83-Dealing with Illegal Finds inside Clients' Homes: Navigating Drugs, Firearms, and Risky Clean-ups

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CBL Episode # 82-Balancing Business and Leisure: Running a Thriving Cleaning Service while on VACATION!

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CBL Episode #81: Fan Mail Questions: The Hidden Traps of 1099 Compliance and NEW FTC Rulings for Your Cleaning Business

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CBL- EPISODE #80 Your Non 4 Profit Marketing Strategy for your Cleaning Business

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CBL-Episode #79 GET PAID..Have you ever been left un-paid for a job you completed? Get some of our strategies with Jamie Runco

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CBL Episode #78-The Wells Fargo Incident-What should happen if someone is found dead inside the Building your Company Cleans? Are your Clean Tech's prepared?

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CBL Episode#77-Avoiding Disaster: Can you make a 1099's Sign a Non-Compete for Your Cleaning Business?

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CBL Episode #76- Are you BOOT-STRAPING Your Cleaning Business? Strategic Hiring, Employee Appreciation, and Networking for Growth

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CBL Episode #75-Which is better, buying clients or gifting clients?

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CBL Episode #74 - Stop Undercharging for Luxury Homes: Master Pricing Strategies for Your Cleaning Business

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CBL Episode #73 - Stay Strong & Injury-Free: Essential Fitness Tips for Cleaning Professionals

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CBL Episode 72#: Who let the Dogs Out?? Ensuring Pet Safety for your Cleaning Techs!

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CBL Episode #71-The Power of No: Establishing Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care in Your Cleaning Business

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CBL Episode #70 Knowing when to delegate...Are you wearing TOO Many Hats????

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CBL Episode # 69 How to make your Booth the STAR attraction at any event!!

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CBL Episode # 68 Frustrated with Training New Hires? You’re Not Alone!

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CBL EPISODE #67 INTERVIEW w AI Superstar-Dan Young

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CBL Episode #66 Fear VS Growth for your Cleaning Business

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CBL Episode #65 Cleaning Tech Training...Elevating Your Cleaning Team: Expert Training, SOPs, and Staff Recognition Strategies

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CBL Episode #64 Networking Mastery: Brewing Success in the Cleaning Business Networking

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CBL Episode #63-What are Production Rates for your Cleaning Business?

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CBL #Episode #62-Part 2 Of year in Review, Goals, Goals, Goals..

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CBL Episode #61 Part 1-Year in Review- Goals, Goals, Goals...

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CBL Episode #60 Mastering Operational Efficiency: Unlocking the Secrets to a Well-Oiled Cleaning Business

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CBL Episode # 59 Are you using GREEN Washed Chemicals??

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Episode #58 - Transforming Passion into a Thriving Cleaning Biz: An Inside Look with Fresno's Natalie from Peak Cleaning

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Episode #57 - Safeguarding (Preventing) Your Cleaning Business from Client Poaching: Strategies and Communication Tips for Cleaning Entrepreneurs

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Episode #56 - How to prevent Cleaning Tech's from purging your clients

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CBL-Episode #55 The High Cost of Skipping Liability Insurance in Your Cleaning Business

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Episode #54 - Maximizing Monthly Cleanings: Strategies for a More Profitable Schedule & Setting Boundaries in House Cleaning Biz

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CBL Episode #53-Wrong Door Right Clean Comical Conundrums in Home Services-What happens when your Cleaning Tech's clean the wrong home....

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Episode #52 - Interview-Macen Krauter-Cleaning Business Finances Made Simple: Expert Tips from Macen Krauter

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Episode #51 - What kind of Cleaning Team do I need?

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Episode #50 - Price Increase for your Cleaning Business

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Episode #49 - Juggling your personal and work life with your Cleaning Business

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Episode #48 - Dealing with Difficult Clients

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Episode #47 - Pricing your Cleaning Business Services

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Episode #46 - Gross 100k in your first year of your house cleaning business by charging FLAT RATE!!

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Episode #45 - The Legend that is Angela Brown and why we love her...

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Episode #44 - Happy 2024 Goals, Goals, Goals...

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Episode #43 - Bonus!! Day #9- Use the 70% Clutter Rule when you clean!

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Episode #41 - 8 Days of Chirstmas-Day #7 Should you have 1099's vs W-2's

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Episode #40 - 8 Days of Christmas-Day #6 Do you have a service area??

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Episode #39 - Cleaning Business Life-8 Days of Chirstmas-Day #5 -Are you using the Dirt Code?

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Episode #38 - 8 Days of Christmas- Day #3-10 things to consider when starting your Cleaning Business!!

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Episode #37 - 8 Days of Chirstmas! Day #2 TRUTH!! What to do with...imposter syndrome!

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Episode #36 - 8 Days of Christmas-DAY 1-Pricing your House Cleaning Services and so much more!!

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Episode #35 - Hustle More Money over Chirstmas Time

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Episode #34 - Customer Service...Should you ever give a refund or a discount with your cleaning business?

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Episode #31 - How to handle a bad review for your Cleaning Business!

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Episode #29 - Ari EL on House Blessings!! With link to Blessing Kit!!

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Episode #30 - Kimberly's Birthday

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Episode #28 - Haunted Ghost Stores by Laurie Riley

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Episode #27 - Haunted Ghost Stories With Stacey Williams

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Episode #26 - From Bristles to Brilliance: Mastering the Art of Cleaning Business Success

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Episode #25 - Haunted Ghost Stories by Tiffany Bowels

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Episode #24 - The Low-Tech METHOD of getting a Deposit without CRM (Customer Relationship Management Softwear)

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Episode #23 - The 70% Clutter Rule

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Episode #22 - CBL - Should I clean STR's or Post Construction Cleanings?

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Episode #21 - What Should I CLEAN? RESIDENTIAL, COMMERICAL OR BIO HAZARD Explained

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Episode #20 - Bonus-4th Quarter Round Table Q & A Session 09.09.23!

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Episode #19 - Discounts, should you give them?????

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Episode #18 - Back to School Marketing Ideas

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Episode #17 - Newbies in the HOUSE!! Things to consider when you are a brand new Cleaning Business Owner!!

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Episode #16 - Meet Cleaning Content Creator Amber Elise!

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Episode #15 - Save yourself 1000's by having a Service Area for your Cleaning Business!

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Episode #14 - Klean Freaks University, Cleaning Business Coach, Shannon Miller

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Episode #13 - 1099's VS W-2's...Hiring for Success

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Episode #12 - Imposter Syndrome-What to do about it, it affects everyone including Kimberly and myself!

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Episode #11 - The Dirt Code: Your Guide to Cleaning Up Messy Situations

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CBL-Episode #10 - You're Fired :(

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Episode #9 - Can we be friends...?

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Episode # 8 - Interview Katie of Clean Queen Maid Service of Westminster, CO

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Episode #7 - Closing the Sale and Up Charges

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Episode #6 - Valuing yourself and your time! Cleaning Business Life

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Episode #5 - From School Sanitizer to full Fledged Cleaning Business Owner in just over a year!! Jamie Runco- Above All Cleaning

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Episode #4 - The Price is Right!!!

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Episode #3 - FREE ADVICE VS. BEST ADVICE What is best for your Cleaning Business!!

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Episode #2 - Go GO GOALS... Learn how to set realistic Goals for your Cleaning Business

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Episode #1 - 10 things you need to know to Start your Cleaning Business today!