Talking Clean in a Dirty World
275 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Talking Clean in a Dirty World Podcast originates from GEM Supply in Orlando, FL.
Here we chat with people in the cleaning industry; frontline staff, custodial supervisors, and industry experts. Hear what we talk about and do beyond just cleaning the fixtures in a building.
Learn what it takes to provide healthy facilities for others.
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BCWA S3:E18 Brian Consolino is on with Dave to talk about what Jan/San distributors can expect when they partner with the Academy.
October 07, 2019 10:50 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBOver the last two years, Brian and Atlanta MRO Supply have been partnered with the Academy and have had some great experiences. Brian talks about the most recent one, the Rock Star Custodian program. Some sessions with the Academy have been LIVE and in person at a few Atlanta locations, while others have been utilizing technology and the web. Listen as the two tell you what you can expect to get when you join the ACE family of regional campuses. Contact Brian at [email protected]...
BCWA S3:E17 Mike Seebeck and Dave talk about the FSMPA conference and what distributors can gain from working with the Academy.
October 05, 2019 17:57 - 20 minutes - 27.3 MBMike Seebeck with Earthlabs/HDOX and Dave with the Academy of Cleaning Excellence were both in the GEM Supply booth at the FSPMA conference this week in Orlando, FL. The two guys talk to distributors around the country as to the benefits of professional development and partnering with operations such as GEM Supply. The Rock Star series of motivational sessions was on Mikes's mind as he attended a couple of sessions and then applied the thought processes while on the show floor. You and ...
BCWA S3:E15 Aaron is back talking about motivating individuals by finding out what is key to them, then what is key to us.
October 03, 2019 22:29 - 39 minutes - 53.5 MBDr. Aaron Buchko has signed on to be a regular on our show and first of all, we want to say THANK YOU. Aaron is a professor at Bradley University and during this conversation with Dave, he speaks about the classroom and cleaning from his perspective. How the changes in the classroom affect him and his student's ability to both teach and learn. If you thought that you as a custodian, janitor, cleaner, technician or whatever you want to call us, didn't have an impact, listen to this. You w...
S3:E15 - Dan Wagner with Triple S talks about the "Power of Clean"
September 04, 2019 14:11 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBDan says that once we understand the why to cleaning, that then creates the passion for obtaining the end result. He goes on to explain the Triple S program he presents as, "The Power of Clean." That has now become the "Power of Why." They talk about the 22, ACE regional campuses around the U.S., most of which are Triple S members. You can now get the Academy professional development the two are talking about from almost anywhere across the U.S. Did you know that Dan and his wife both gave ...
BCWG S3:E14 - Dr. Aaron Buchko and Dave had more to talk about in this continuation from last show. Listen to find out the first, two and three most important words in management.
August 26, 2019 10:41 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBAs the two guys continue, Aaron is talking about the experience in development. Learning is the power of experience. Smell and Vision are the two most powerful forms of experience. Aaron talks about, "Everything you need to know you learned in Kindergarten". The single most important word in management; PLEASE Two most important words in management are; THANK YOU Three most important words in management are; I NEED HELP If you like what you are hearing with Aaron and Dave, stay tune...
BCWA S3:E13 - Dr. Aaron Buchko joins Dave while on vacation at Disney to talk about learning, gamification and much more. (Please pardon the background noise as they are by the pool)
August 17, 2019 20:26 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBPlease pardon the background noise as the two guys are by the pool while Aaron is on vacation at Disney. Dr. Aaron Buchko is a professor of management in the Foster College of Business, Bradley University, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Planning and Strategy and graduate courses in Executive Development and Business Ethics. He lives in Peoria, Illinois with his wife, Dr. Kathy Buchko, a counseling psychologist, their daughter, Alex, and son Andrej. In his spare time, he is ...
D&B 8: Dave and Bobby catch up while Dave is on tour with the Rock Star program and Bobby tells us about a new account specialist at GEM Supply.
August 05, 2019 22:22 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBThe two guys have been very busy over the summer and take this opportunity to catch you up on what is going on at both GEM Supply and the Academy. Joe Anacleto is the newest member of the GEM family, and as Bobby tells us, a specialist in restroom care. You can reach Joe at [email protected] At the time of this broadcast, Dave is in Ruston, LA getting ready to present the full Rock Star series to the Lincoln Parish School district after they saw the keynote session earlier in the ye...
S3:E11 - Denise Meyer and Willard Moore from the University of Maryland/Baltimore talk with Dave about the Rock Star program and why others should be engaging the program.
July 19, 2019 15:12 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBDenise Meyer, Associate Director, Environmental Services, University of Maryland, Baltimore [email protected] Willard Moore, Environmental Services Technician, University of Maryland, Baltimore Earlier this year in March, Denise and Willard along with over a dozen of their colleagues had the opportunity to choose which seminar they wanted to attend at the 1st Annual Clean Buildings Expo in Baltimore. Among the ones they choose, the Rock Star Custodian is the one which cau...
S3:E10 - Jeff Beals, an international speaker talks with Dave about sales and self branding.
July 17, 2019 10:31 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBJeff and Dave meet each other a number of years back when Jeff spoke at a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Columbia, MO. It was at a time when Dave was just getting started in his career of public speaking and as the two will share, they found they had some common interest as well. Jeff has two books, Self Marketing Power and Selling Saturdays which you can find on his website;https://jeffbeals.com/ During the 30 minutes, they talk about the use o social media, LinkedIn and the like as we...
S3:E9 BCWD - Dave Thompson catches us up on CBE, Triple S, Ashley Furniture, Texas, ISSA, GEM Supply and Georgia.
May 21, 2019 14:20 - 11 minutes - 16 MB[email protected] Dave Thompson is the Director of the Academy of Cleaning Excellence and host of this show. Apparently, some podcasters have been wondering why we haven't been on the air, so Dave is here to catch you up. Clean Buildings Expo, you heard about it on the last podcast from Dan Weltin. Mark from Ashley Furniture in Mississippi was there and had the Academy bring the first session of the Rock Star Program to them at the plant. Dave talks a bit about it here. T...
S3:E8 BCWD - Dan Weltin and Dave talk about the Clean Buildings Expo, Cleanlink, Contracting Profits and the Rock Star Program
April 15, 2019 20:34 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB[email protected] [email protected] Dan Weltin, Editor-in-Chief for Contracting Profits and Cleanlink talks with Dave about the Clean Building Expo held in Baltimore this March for the first time. Both guys heard a number of attendees saying that it was great to have a show for them. That is, CBE is designed for the users, not distributors like the annual ISSA show. Dan also brings up that the Mid Atlantic states normally do not travel to the ISSA show, so the...
S3:E7 - BCWD Serial Entrepreneur, Chris Croy tells Dave about the latest family venture.
April 11, 2019 20:56 - 35 minutes - 47.9 MB[email protected] Professional photographer, husband, father, marketer, ....and now, well, you just have to listen as he tells Dave why they now have more in common than before. Dave and Chris meet through Tip Club in St. Louis over 4 years ago. At the time, Chris was marketing electronic business cards. Since then, Chris and family have traveled the world through their photography. However, Chris explains that photography, while still his love, has lost business compared ...
D&B #7 Bobby is fired up talking about the FIFTH Pillar of GEM Supply and employment opportunities while Dave has more to say about the Rock Star program and FLAPPA.
March 16, 2019 13:16 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBBobby:[email protected] Dave: [email protected] Dave & Bobby open the show this week with employment opportunities at GEM Supply. Installers, warehouse, drivers, counter sales....see the list of employment options here. Bobby reviews the Pillars of GEM. Today he itemized the FIFTH pillar. Achieving Cleaning Excellence; Workloading and Inspection programs. Talbot House Solutions uses ACE programs. See the last interview with Michael Monahan as he talks about ...
D&B #6 Dave & Bobby introduce their first guest to the show, Shallan Ramsey, Inventor of MaskIt.
March 16, 2019 10:42 - 34 minutes - 46.5 MBBobby:[email protected] Dave: [email protected] Listen as Bobby introduces their first LIVE guest to the show, Shallan Ramsey, CEO, Inventor and Founder of MaskIT; a woman-owned, USA producer of compostable, feminine hygiene products. If you think that the world of providing janitorial supplies is boring, just listen to this conversation on the real issues inside the women's restroom! The guys have brought to you a Podcast as you have never heard before. You are abou...
S3:E6 - BCWD Dave is Live from the Show Floor at the FLAPPA Conference in Orlando talking Rock Star
March 14, 2019 18:55 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBFLAPPA - Florida Association of Physical Plant Administrators Dave talks with Carlos Urquia about the Rock Star Custodian class he was in this morning at the conference. It was not what this salesperson expected. Listen to his comments and ..... Be sure to nominate your Rock Star Custodian https://academyofcleaning.com/NominateYourRockStar.html Dave Thompson: [email protected] Carlos Urquia: [email protected]
S3:E5 BCWD - Heidi Wilcox (the end-users scientist) talks with Dave about science-based processes, NSPMA, CBE and the Rock Star Custodian.
March 13, 2019 15:38 - 41 minutes - 56.1 MBHeidi Wilcox is Dave's guest today. Heidi is known as the end-users scientist and she tells us all about her history of how she came to be involved in science-based cleaning, TURI Labs, what she is passionate about and the value of what we do. WILCOX EVS - Sustainable, Innovate Green Cleaning & Infection Control Solutions Dave and Heidi are fresh from seeing each other at the National School Plant Management conference where they both spoke. Listen as they talk about this past confe...
D&B #5 The weekly conversation continues; "The Resident" on FOX, SSS/QSC, KaiVac, ROCK STAR and Saving Lives
March 08, 2019 01:30 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBBobby:[email protected] Dave: [email protected] Bobby talks about the GEM Supply team of Facility Managers and John's notes on what happens while they were in Ohio. You'll have to listen to know who is the only LEED Certified hand soap manufacturer. Bobby also updates us on another of the Seven Pillars of GEM Supply; Equipment Recycling Program. https://gemsupply.net/Home Dave takes over the conversation about his experience with the TV show, "The Resident" on FOX ...
D&B #4 - In the conversation today; GMA, "Mr. Ricky Day", the GEM pillars, Baton Rouge, NSPMA and how to nominate a Rock Star Custodian
February 28, 2019 22:15 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBBobby:[email protected] Dave: [email protected] Good Morning America picked up a story about Tamarack Elementary in Owensboro, Kentucky. The students tricked the custodian, Ricky Young, with a "clean up in the gym" call to get him to come to his own PEP RALLY. February 14th was Mr. Ricky day and, well, you just need to follow the link to get more information than the guys had time for on the show today. https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/school-celebrates-...
S3:E04 BCWD Dave & Jen Richardt talk about health, Dad, HDOX, the Indy 500, silk and the "High Heel Challenge".
February 22, 2019 02:32 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBDave chats with Jen Richardt with Earth Laboratories about health, Dad, HDOX, sustainability, the Indy 500, silk, and the "High Heel Challenge". What was the worst place you have taken your product to and what happened? How did HDOX come about? What prompted this change in your career? Listen to find out the answers to these and the challenge Dave didn't see coming. Contact Jen Richardt: [email protected] Contact Dave Thompson: [email protected] You...
S3:E03 BCWD Dave talks with Mike Seeback with HDOX, the Tornado BR16/3 and the Divided Bucket Mopping System.
February 15, 2019 00:29 - 29 minutes - 41 MBMike and Dave installed the HDOX chemical system, in-serviced the Tornado BR6/3 electric, cylindrical auto scrubber and the Microfiber & More divided mopping system. Listen as we talk about education, Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring and best practices for maintaining this type of flooring. Will Dave get his bucket back? Contact Dave: [email protected] Mike Seeback: [email protected] HDOX Tornado 16/3 Cylindrical Electric Auto-Scrubber Divided Bucket Roller Wringer Com...
D&B #3 This morning Bobby reveals the Big Announcement from GEM Supply Co, shout out to Ward Prine, Dubai and we talk about New Mexico, HDOX and the ACE program...and much more.
February 14, 2019 14:05 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBBobby reveals the 7th Pillar of GEM Supply Co, those traits which set GEM apart from the competition. Be sure to listen and don't miss out on the announcement of the Rock Star class and how to get FREE access to the next presentation. Dave gives a shout out to Ward Prine with Clean Core and his contact in Dubai. He also talks about the propane operation & maintenance class for frontline technicians that the Academy taught last week. The Academy broadcast the first session VIRTUAL - five...
D & B #2 Listen to the guys talk about CBS Sunday Morning, Aqueous Ozone, Laundry, Mushrooms, Peanuts and LVP.
February 07, 2019 22:13 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBDave & Bobby talk about Aqueous Ozone, laundry, mushroom farm, peanuts, CBS Sunday Morning and LVP floors. CBS Sunday Morning Podcast Rock Star Custodian on Mighty Networks Aqueous Ozone Contact Bobby: [email protected] Contact Dave: [email protected] Our websites: GEM Supply Co. Academy of Cleaning Excellence Rock Star Custodian
D & B #1 - On our first show we talk about the GEM launch party, the new GEM President and being a Rock Star.
January 31, 2019 19:03 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBDave and Bobby talk about the weekly huddle, GEM launch party, our new President and being a Rock Star. Contact Bobby: [email protected] Contact Dave: [email protected] https://www.cmmonline.com/news/rams-custodian-scores-super-bowl-tickets GEM Supply Co. Academy of Cleaning Excellence Rock Star Custodian
S3:E2 - Dave & Dave talk about the real and virtual world of selling in the 21st Century
January 29, 2019 12:58 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBDave Swindle with A2D Cleaning Solutions and your host Dave Thompson talk about what they have found works when you blend real-world personal interaction with the virtual world of the internet, as it pertains to the cleaning industry. Listen as they share what ACE, A2D, and GEM are doing with product agnostic education, eLearning, and virtual hands-on classes. If you're a distributor of janitorial goods, you will want to be sure to get your FREE stuff during their conversation. Catch...
S3:E1 - Talbot House Solutions Partners with GEM/ACE
January 07, 2019 12:38 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBACE, Academy of Cleaning Excellence, powered by GEM Supply partnered with Talbot House Solutions in Lakeland, FL to provide skill and knowledge to the homeless in the region. Beyond Clean With Dave starts Season 3 with this review of the partnership and how it is affecting the local community in Lakeland, FL. View the video here
GEM on the Web - Two
December 14, 2018 14:19 - 3 minutes - 5.45 MBIt's almost Christmas and here is Janeth and Everett for the last time in 2019 to catch u up on what is going on at GEM Supply. Catch the video presentation here: https://youtu.be/QKGdunK-Cbg
GEM on the Web Episode - One
December 14, 2018 13:59 - 3 minutes - 4.73 MBJaneth and Everett start the new show, GEM on the Web. A monthly show to update listeners on what is happening at GEM. View the video here: https://youtu.be/mpUYgB4Qpk0
S2:E29 Stats Report with Janeth and Everett
October 23, 2018 10:21 - 3 minutes - 4.68 MBEverett welcomes Janeth on the show. Highlights from Osceola Public Schools, How to be a Rock Star Custodian and the upcoming ISSA Masters Class. Sign up here; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/issacmi-master-certification-course-111218-orlando-tickets-45905663074
FSPMA - How to Be a Rock Star Leader
October 15, 2018 11:07 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB"How to Be a Rock Star Leader" is the FIFTH of 5 sessions recorded "LIVE" at the 2018 Florida School Plant Management Association Conference in Orlando, FL. The basis of these presentations are from Mike Ward, author of the book, "Who Swings Your Mop". If you like this presentation, be sure to listen to them all. We encourage you to get Mike's book to get more detailed information.
FSPMA - Supervising a Rock Star Family
October 15, 2018 11:01 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB"Supervising a Rock Star Family" is the FOURTH of 5 sessions recorded "LIVE" at the 2018 Florida School Plant Management Association Conference in Orlando, FL. The basis of these presentations are from Mike Ward, author of the book, "Who Swings Your Mop". If you like this presentation, be sure to listen to them all. We encourage you to get Mike's book to get more detailed information.
FSPMA - How to Supervise Rock Star Custodians
October 15, 2018 10:55 - 1 hour - 100 MB"How to Supervise Rock Star Custodians" is the THIRD of 5 sessions recorded "LIVE" at the 2018 Florida School Plant Management Association Conference in Orlando, FL. The basis of these presentations are from Mike Ward, author of the book, "Who Swings Your Mop". If you like this presentation, be sure to listen to them all. We encourage you to get Mike's book to get more detailed information.
Ray Ranger speaks at GEM Fest 2018
October 13, 2018 09:57 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBStop the Spread of Infections - Ray Ranger - Director of Healthcare at Triple S For a copy of the presentation, ask; [email protected]
Dan Wagner speaks at GEM Fest 2018
October 13, 2018 09:46 - 54 minutes - 74.1 MBThe True POWER of Clean - Dan Wagner - VP Strategic Accounts at Triple S If you would like a copy of the presentation, ask; [email protected]
Dr. Aaron Buchko speaks at GEM Fest 2018
October 13, 2018 09:30 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBProspering in Turbulent Times - How to Survive and Thrive in a Chaotic World If you would like a copy of Dr. Buchko's PPT, email Dave Thompson; [email protected]
BCWD S2:E27 - FSPMA; How to Create a Rock Star Family
September 30, 2018 13:21 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MB"How to Create a Rock Star Family" is the SECOND LIVE session of 5, presented at the Florida School Plant Management Association conference. Listen as Dave Thompson presents the material from Michael Wards' book, "Who Swings Your Mop". If you like this presentation, be sure to listen to them all. We encourage you to get Mike's book to get more detailed information.
BCWD S2:E26 - FSPMA; How to Be A Rock Star Custodian
September 28, 2018 11:53 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBThis is the FIRST of 5 sessions recorded "LIVE" at the 2018 Florida School Plant Management Association Conference in Orlando, FL. The basis of these presentations are from Mike Ward, author of the book, "Who Swings Your Mop". If you like this presentation, be sure to listen to them all. We encourage you to get Mike's book to get more detailed information.
BCWD S2:E25 Larry Fagan talks about Recognizing Frontline Technicians
September 19, 2018 10:21 - 5 minutes - 7.82 MBRecognizing frontline technicians within any cleaning operation is what Larry and Dave have on their minds during this short session on the show. Listen and let us know your thoughts. www.BeyondCleanWithDave.com
Larry Fagan talks about leaving a legacy S2:E24
September 14, 2018 17:05 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBLarry is the second generation of the four involved with Fagan Sanitary Supply. Listen as Larry talks about how the family business came about and his passion for healthy cleaning.
The STATS Report with Everett and Dave S2:E23
September 11, 2018 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.39 MBThis week, Everett and Dave talk about the stats from the ACE blog and LinkedIn as well as GEM Fest 2018. Also, the ISSA event Dave will be at on Oct. 30th. https://www.insightfulselling.com/p/a...
The Stats Report with Dave and Everett S2:E22
September 05, 2018 17:05 - 3 minutes - 4.45 MBAlong with the weekly stats comes information about GEM Fest 2018, www.GEMFESFlorida.com and ISSA "Meet N Greet" in Dallas.
STATS Report with Everett Johnson ll S2:E21
August 28, 2018 17:00 - 2 minutes - 3.55 MBOur second "STATS REPORT" from Beyond Clean, review of the week 8/20-26. Looks like you are still listening, viewing and making comments (over 5,000 hits from the different channels). The more you engage us, the better the content is for you.
The STATS Report with Dave & Everett S2:E20
August 21, 2018 17:00 - 3 minutes - 4.99 MBBeyond Clean has been on the air now for over 18 months and you have been following us on all the social media channels. We, Everett and Dave, want to put out a BIG "THANK YOU". Each week Everett will highlight the stats from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, the ACE Blog, and of course....this new Podcast. Take 3 minutes of your Tuesday to listen in. THANK YOU Our "Shout Out" this week is Larry Fagan, Fagan Sanitary Supply.
The Academy, Beyond Clean and Gem Supply con Angel Cruz S2: E19
August 16, 2018 19:53 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBAngel Cruz explica cómo la Academia, GEM Supply y Beyond Clean trabajan para brindar un servicio profesional a través de nuestros numerosos canales. Ya sea que obtenga su información a través de este Podcast, videos de YouTube, publicaciones de LinkedIn o nuestro blog de ACE, tenemos un punto de venta donde puede acceder a la información actual. Eche un vistazo a las clases en línea, clase práctica o las únicas clases virtuales e interactivas en la industria de la limpieza de hoy. www.Acad...
Certified, Compact and Cordless Options with Ken Waddell S1:E40
August 15, 2018 10:14 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBKen Wadell with Tornado is back to tell us about the latest technologies when it comes compact and cordless powered cleaning machines. Aired on YouTube Oct 6, 2017 Watch Here
Custodial Pride with Michael Ward S1:E35
August 15, 2018 10:11 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBMichael Ward is with the Aurora Public Schools in Colorado and has been building education programs geared to help instill pride in the custodial profession. Aired on YouTube Aug 25, 2017 Watch Here
Dealing with Workplace Issues with Raul Santiago S1:E36
August 15, 2018 10:10 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBRaul Santiago will be talking about workplace issues which every business must deal with. Knowing how to handle issues such as employment taxes, 401K, retirement plans, workers comp and much more, are key to a healthy operation. Whether you are just starting your business or a veteran owner, you must keep up with and handle these issues on a timely basis. Aired on YouTube Sept 1, 2017 Watch Here
Reginald Canady talks with us about Winning!
August 06, 2018 22:59 - 2 minutes - 3.97 MBReginald Canady with Canady Cleaning Corporation is the Early Bird Winner of a Tornado PV6 Back Pak vacuum. Listen as Reginald tells Dave about winning. It's not too late to join Reginald and sign up early. Next winner will be taking home a Tornado Windshear! Follow this link for all the information.
The Academy, Beyond Clean and Gem Supply with Everett Johnson II S2:E18
August 06, 2018 18:42 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBEverett Johnson II, Beyond Clean producer, explains how the Academy, GEM Supply and Beyond Clean work to provide professional service thorugh our many channels. Whether you get your information through this Podcast, YouTube videos, LinkedIn posts or our ACE blog, we have an outlet where you can access current information. Check out online classes, hand-on class or the only virtual, interactive classes in the cleaning industry today. www.AcademyofCleaning.com
Dealing with Language Barriers with Angel Cruz S1:E39
August 06, 2018 15:54 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBToday our special guest, Angel Cruz,Bilingual instructor for the Academy of Cleaning Excellence, will be reminiscing about his encounters with various dialects within the Spanish Speaking community. Want to attend one of his Spanish classes? Check out the class schedule here: http://academyofcleaning.com/ You can also send us an email at [email protected] or Call us at 888-999-6059 Aired on YouTube September 29, 2107 Watch Here
Education and Training with Brian Consolino S1:E33
August 04, 2018 12:12 - 34 minutes - 46.6 MBBrian is the facilitator at the Atlanta A.C.E. Campus and will talking about education and 'hands-on' training when it comes to floor care. Aired on YouTube August 11, 2017 Watch Here