Beyond Clean with ACE

BCWA S6:E38 Sean DeVore * FSPMA sessions and the new generations of facility staff.

Sean & Dave talk about the upcoming sessions they will be doing together at the annual Florida School Plant Managers Association conference to be held in Orlando this coming September.12-14.  You can find the link below. The sessions will be: Rock Stars of Cleaning Getting to WOW  Luxury Vinyl Flooring - It is NOT VCT Microfiber - What, How, Why Carpet - What is Dry Extraction They talk about how many new faces will be seen at the 'Face-to-Face' conferences this fall.   Dave and this...

BCWA S6:E37 Mark Cocco introduces the Florida School Plant Management Association Conference

Mark Cocco is the Safety Manager for the Martin County School District in Jupiter, FL, and President of the Florida School Plant Management Association. "Responding to Challenges" September 12-14, Doubletree by Hilton, Orlando, FL Mark talks about the challenges being: Staffing Technology Trends and of course Funding From workshops and classes to vendors and mingling, the conference is the highlight of the year for 2022.  Come find out what you missed the last two years and what is ...

BCWA S6:E36 Mike Metz talks about Facilities End of year PO’s and paperwork

Mike Metz has been with Flagler County Schools since 2003.    Currently, he is the Maintenance Supervisor over HVAC- Intercoms-Marquees-Radios-Generators and Fire systems such as extinguishers, hood systems for kitchens, fire sprinklers, and alarm panels.   Today's Conversation; Getting all existing POs ready for the end of the fiscal year. Shortages of units and components HEAT Supply Chain Issues Mike was born and raised in the Daytona / Ormond Beach area of Florida.      He has been ...

BCWA S6:E35 Bob DePasquale * The Journey through Cancer, & 9/11to Radical Generosity

Bob DePasquale's mission is to make the world a better place by encouraging people to find the blessings in tragedy and use their gifts to help others. When Bob was 18, he moved to NY for college.  While in football training camp, and just 5 days before September 11th, 2001, he was diagnosed with cancer.  In a very short period of time, his young, healthy life was turned upside down. You will have to listen to the conversation to hear how Bob applies the valleys of life to reach the peaks ...

BCWA S6:E34 Charley Branham introduces the Missouri School Plant Managers conference.

Charley Branham is the Executive Director of MSPMA, Missouri School Plant Managers Association (only the second one in its 38 years).  Charley retired as Asst. Superintendent of the Troy R-lll School a few years back.    He is also the COO of Landesign, LLC. Today, Charley talks about The role of MSPMA and the annual conference Summer training programs with DESE (Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) Podcasting at the conference with BCWA Safety programs, both phys...

BCWA S6:E33 Amy Siegfried*Everyone Has Their Own Version of Smart

Amy Siegfried is a third-generation entrepreneur and co-founder of Last Night's Game.  Amy's advice transcends generations; Show up to your job. Learn but also teach. But work hard. Amy and her younger brother help people know what is happening in sports, or should we say, the story around the sport.  If you will, water cooler talk for those days after the game. She looks at this as another 'tool in your tool belt'.  Be INFORMED! Hear about the typical day of this women entrepreneur....

BCWA S6:E32 Whitney LeGate & Sean DeVore talk about Luxury Vinyl flooring manufacture & placement.

Whitney LeGate, VP of Commercial LVT & Sheet, has been with Mannington Commercial for over 12 years, working in Sales Operations, Training & Development, and Product Management. She is joined by Sean DeVore of Mannington Mills as they talk about wearlayers, SPC, WPC as well as the care and selection of Luxury Vinyl flooring.   When not enjoying her role at Mannington, Whitney enjoys spending time with her two young daughters and playing tennis with friends. Reach out to Whitney Reach o...

BCWA S6:E31 Javier Caurta talks about Green Cleaning, Profits & Employees in 2022

Honor Memorial Day Today Today We Remember all those who served and gave us the ability to have this podcast in a free country.   Javier & Jana operate a Green Cleaning BSC (Building Services Contractor) in Tampa, FL. Points that Javier talks about: Making Profit In 2022 with Green Cleaning Their Key is Having Stable Staff Members Wages, Rate Increases, and Customer Satisfaction GREEN is NOT a word, but a Mission GREEN is NOT a chemical, understand it's a process. GREEN is NOT more...

BCWA S6:E30 Mike Metz *What happens in the next 8 weeks in facility maintenance?

Mike Metz has been with Flagler County Schools since 2003.  Currently, he is the Maintenance Supervisor over HVAC- Intercoms-Marquees-Radios-Generators and Fire systems such as Extinguishers, Hood systems for kitchens, Fire sprinklers, and alarm panels.   Today's Conversation; AC systems -from cleaning and maintenance to complete replacement Scheduling in advance Working with building usage Shortages of units and components Repairs on units which really have outlived their means. Contra...

BCWA S6:E29 Kenny Seybold * Plant Services challenges as school year closes.

"Didn't you get the email with the work order for the tables and chairs at our event today?" was the way Kenny Seybold started his Monday morning. Dressed in his 'meeting' clothes, Kenny works with plant services to get it all set up in time for the event. Other challenges of the month, work with many of the different projects that will be coming up, like AC services, and new and renovation construction projects. Flagler Schools is working on the last of many security updates to the recep...

BCWA S6:E28 Sean DeVore on his Rock Star talk - Channeling Your Future

The first Rock Stars of Cleaning conference is in the books. What was the first challenge in being a speaker? What has this experience meant for you? Would you want to do this again? These were just some of the questions that Sean had responses for as we reviewed the conference from the speaker's point of view. We also talk about the importance of matting, and sand in the challenges of maintaining flooring.   You can see Sean and Dave together at the annual FSPMA conference.   Next m...

BCWA S6:E27 Jonathan Prichard * Stage, Sales, Communication and a Mentalist.

How does being an entertainer and a mentalist relate to sales and communication?  Jonathan Prichard explains this and more in this episode. We talk about the challenges of LIVE and VIRTUAL conferences. Some of this conversation is around the use of listening, watching, and knowing what people are thinking, and talking about in order to give them the best of what we have when it comes to viable communications.  Jonathan Pritchard is an author, consultant, and keynote speaker with a client ...

BCWA S6:E26 Douglas Henley ll * Says, ”Be sure Your Vendor is Capable.”

Douglas Henley says that there is a Vendor Survey he uses when working with those organizations that provide services and products to a facility maintenance department. There are 10 points he points out, but focuses today on CAPABILITIES   You can reach out to Douglas here: [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-h-henley-ii/   "Remember to keep your journey healthy, positive, and be proactive." Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram  www.AcademyofCleaning.com Th...

BCWA S6:E25 Kenny Seybold - Facility Maintenance from the Home Show to the Athletic Fields

Kenny Seybold is back with us again, and the first thing on his mind today is the limited resources everyone is talking about these days, staff. He also is explaining the challenges of maintaining public spaces outside of the classrooms, restrooms, and halls of a school district. The Home Show this coming weekend is looking to see thousands of individuals after COVID.  At the same time, maintenance of the athletic fields has to be ramped up as the school is seeing increased use from spring...

BCWA S6:E 24 Rock Stars of Cleaning * A LIVE Virtual Conference

Sean DeVore is one of the 17 speakers who will be giving a 15-minute PEP talk during the Rock Stars of Cleaning conference. Sean's PEP Talk "Channeling Your Future" He is joined for a bit by Allan Langer, another speaker during the event.  Allan has a PEP talk, "How Can A.C.M.A. Change the Way You Do Everything in Your Life?" Both gentlemen talk about the challenges and rewards of being a speaker.  How emotions are part of their talks, as these subjects are what is the core of who th...

BCWA S6:E23 Merit Kahn * The Four Magic Words Which Can Change Everything

If you are reading this, you want those four magic words from Merit Kahn.  You have to listen to get them! Sorry. However, one of Merit's tips is don't use the other four words, "Are You Interested In."  She also tells us that there are three keys to getting SELLected in sales, Mindset Mechanics Motion You have to listen to get her take on which one to use first. Merit also talks about when marketing turns into a SALES conversation, how to notice when that happens and what to do next....

BCWA S6:E22 Graeme Marsh * Cleaner/Disinfectants are the Worst

"Cleaners make lousy disinfectants. Disinfectants make lousy cleaners and Cleaner/Disinfectants are the worst," says Graeme Marsh our guest this afternoon on Beyond Clean With ACE. Graeme Marsh is President of ZBioscience.   The biological attack on surfaces is continuous, so must be the products used.  Can we not use beneficial bugs to counteract the bad ones. We use probiotics within our bodies to balance, displace the bad bugs within. "Check out the TED talk by Dr. Jessica Green," sa...

BCWA S6:E21 Kirsha Campbell * 39 Steps to

Three Key Things you need to be doing as a CEO to get your business to Profit, Cash Flow, and Wealth as well as be recession-proof in 2022, according to Kirsha Campbell, our guest speaker today. Be Aware of All Costs - Being aware helps you manage the changes by having systems in place. Know the real numbers - labor is highest, fixed costs must be itemized Track them - then you see them Are income streams leading to cash? Profit & Cash - Cash is King Business Health - Don'ts Don't put...

BCWA S6:E20 Steve Fredlund-”Don’t lead like you are choosing toothpaste”.

Steve Fredlund asks, ”What causes leaders to be unhappy?" "Have you been a happy leader?" "Just what do you mean when you tell someone you’re not having a ball?” Are you making decisions by default?  Most leaders do.  Listen as Steve explains how we just go along with the easiest path not really knowing why. 15 years ago Steve began a quest to become a happier leader.  While that journey has been up, down, and sideways, he has learned some of the major forces behind leader unhappiness. ...

BCWA S6:E19 The Challenges & Rewards of Face to Face Meetings in Facility Management

Mike Ward, a Facilities Manager at a school district in Ohio says, "There are a few options on how to handle Face-to-Face meeting situations." Use surveys to set up the meetings prior to going into the particulars.   Take a direct services staff member with you; ie. a plumber, electrician, custodian, etc. Show the super or principal what you know is happening from surveys you have done, maybe even how to use the system fully. Do a building walk, be sure that a service staff member is wit...

BCWA S6:E18 Sean DeVore ”The New Warm Call”

Sean DeVore, a regular here on this podcast talks with Dave about the NEW blended sales call. Traditional "Cold Call" is dead, the time when you stopped and dropped off a business card. The "Warm Call" is where you use social media to learn all you can and navigate the waters of the call before making that first contact.  Remember, you have 2.3 seconds to make that first impression! Don't be afraid of IT issues, embrace them and become proficient. Learn from the field experience of the s...

BCWA S6:E17 Mike Ward - People & Communication are the keys to Facility Maintenance

"People & Communication is top of the list," says Mike Ward, a Facilities Manager at a school district in Central Ohio.   "I think we have gotten too comfortable with an email or text,"  Mike says.    Do you know what ALL CAPS mean in an email?  Mike explains. We need to get to know people better in order to have harmony in our communication. Mike has been in facility maintenance for over 21 years and uses surveys with everyone, including surveys that focus on positive reinforcement. ...

BCWA S6:E16 Kenny Seybold says that Communication is key to Facility Maintenance

Kenny Seybold is the Director of Custodial Operations at Flagler County schools in Palm Coast, FL. Kenny tells us in this episode that COMMUNICATION is the key to all facility maintenance issues.  It is with everyone, from the Superintendent, Principal, Asst. Principal to the frontline custodian, it is the most important issue on every level. Kenny and Flagler use a program called Essential Assets for work orders and Event Manager. From the Home Show with over 30,000 people to the 1,500 p...

BCWA S6:E14 Niki Martone Says Nominate Now for 2022

National Rock Star Custodian 2019, Niki Martone has a few short words to her fellow cleaner, custodian, janitors, or plant operators. Nominate Them NOW!    

BCWA S6:E15 Niki Martone Says Nominate Now for 2022

National Rock Star Custodian 2019, Niki Martone has a few short words to her fellow cleaner, custodian, janitors, or plant operators. Nominate Them NOW!    

BCWA S6:E14 Javier Caurta * Challenges, Rewards, Certifications, and Principles of a Cleaning Operation

Modern Cleaning Solutions, LLC is a woman-owned certified janitorial cleaning service business located in Tampa, FL.   Javier is part of the two-person ownership, Jana is the owner and was working while Javier taped this podcast.   Together they have put together a 1.1 Million dollar GREEN CLEANING operation with 15 individuals now working with them after 5 years.   This is Javier's first time on the podcast and talks about the challenges and rewards of their operation and the importanc...

BCWA S6 :E13 PEP Talks 2022 Introduces Gloria Strauthers - Leveraging Your Unfair Advantage

Gloria Strauthers will be one of many speakers LIVE on stage at PEPTalks2022 this coming April the 12th.   You can register to hear Gloria's 15-minute talk, speak with her in an open session, and visit her booth while sitting in your safe place at home.    Yes, this is a LIVE remote streaming conference.  www.PEPTalk2022.com   Be sure to register for the Rock Star All-Access Pass to get the full experience of what the conference has to offer.

BCWA S6:E12 Dr. Katie Nall-Dissolve Your WAFFLES/worries, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion, stress.

Dr. Katie gets Dave to "TAP" his way through this podcast.  You have to listen to understand. Whether in person or online, Dr. Nall shows others how to dissolve their WAFFLES – worry, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion, and stress.   Not only does our next guest have her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, but she also is a TEDx speaker, a professional member of the National Speakers Association, and an Accredited Master Trainer and Certified Practitioner in Emotional Freedom Te...

BCWA S6:E11 Sean DeVore: PEP Talks 2022

Sean and Dave talk about the upcoming conference, PEP Talks 2022, and what it means to be a speaker, the preparation that goes into it and he follows up on the Liquid Linoleum conversation from last month. Sean says it is here and says it is now being put down in healthcare locations as a POURED flooring material that has self-healing properties. You can bet that by the end of the year, it will be in a commercial setting outside of the healthcare market, so listen up.   Be sure to visit ...

BCWA S6:E10 Brian Winch - Why I Clean Up Liter

From litter to TV, Brian is here to tell us about his side hustle worth 50 to 100K per year.   Brian Winch is the creator and author of Cleanlots - America's Simplest Business. Brian has been involved in all aspects of the parking lot litter cleaning business since 1981. He can show you how to start and operate a simple business based from home and make money from an environmental service that's almost as easy to do as going for a walk!   Brian Winch cleanlots.com 1 403 236 7551    C...

BCWA S6:E9 Robin Sacks - More Confidence/Less Stress When Speaking

If you think some people are "naturals" at confidence, public speaking, and effective communication, think again! They simply learned a skill set that anyone can learn. Confidence, self-talk, and effective communication skills are the keys to mastering real-life situations at the moment...any moment (yet most people are never taught these skills!). Want to learn how to motivate, inspire, and persuade while being genuine, engaging, and confident? Join us in this episode and take notes as Pu...

BCWA S6:E8 Travis Lee Direct Mail Marketing in 2022

At 3D Mail, we help direct mail marketers increase the return on investment of their direct mail with creative, unique, and clutter-busting 3D mail products and grabbers. Started in 2007 by the father and son team of Keith Lee and Travis Lee, 3D Mail has helped over 10,000 business owners increase the response and, more importantly, the ROI of their direct mail.   Claim your FREE 44-page book of successful direct mail campaigns, "How To Explode Your Advertising Results and Your Profits w...

BCWA S6:E7 Sabrina Osso-Abuse Should Have NO Place in the Workplace

Sabrina Osso is a speaker, a TEDx Speaker, and consultant on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and places of residence. In this episode of BCWA, she outlines statistics pertaining to Workplace Violence and the Warning Signs of a Victim in the Workplace. There is a relationship between workplace violence and home violence, and now you will know how important it is to make this link, especially if you are in management. OSSO SAFE...Feel Safe Where You Liv...

BCWA S6:E6 Jennifer Smrz - The Importance of Labels

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 43, followed by 5 surgeries & 18 months of treatment, coupled with dealing with anxiety/depression, Jenn is passionate about helping others by sharing coping strategies & helping them take control of their lives.     In this first episode on BCWA, Jenn shares some of her research on the importance of reading labels & knowing what ingredients are in our foods & household products.      You can find Jennifer on LinkedIn here. Here is Jennifer'...

BCWA S6:E5 PEP Talks 2022 Introduces Gloria Strauthers

Gloria Strauthers will be one of many speakers LIVE on stage at PEPTalks2022 this coming April the 12th.   You can register to hear Gloria's 15-minute talk, speak with him in an open session, and visit her booth while sitting in your safe place at home.  Yes, this is a LIVE remote streaming conference.  www.PEPTalk2022.com   Be sure to register for the Rock Star All-Access Pass to get the full experience of what the conference has to offer.

BCWA S6:E4 PEP Talk 2022 Introduces Mike Sawchuk

Mike Sawchuk will be one of many speakers LIVE on stage at PEPTalks2022 this coming April the 12th.   You can register to hear Mike's 15-minute talk, speak with him in an open session and visit his booth while sitting in your safe place at home.  Yes, this is a LIVE remote streaming conference.  www.PEPTalk2022.com   Be sure to register for the Rock Star All-Access Pass to get the full experience of what the conference has to offer.

BCWA S6:E2 PEP Talk 2022 introduces Sean DeVore

Sean DeVore will be one of many speakers LIVE on stage at the Rock Stars of Cleaning conference with his PEP Talk this coming April the 12th.     You can register to hear Sean's 15-minute talk, speak with him in an open session and visit his booth while sitting in your safe place at home.  Yes, this is a LIVE remote streaming conference.  www.RockStarsofCleaning.com   Be sure to register for the Rock Star All-Access Pass to get the full experience of what the conference has to offer. ...

BCWA S6:E1 Sean DeVore - Poured Linoleum

Linoleum is made of natural materials that are biodegradable and as we start this new year, you will learn that it's not the old product of the 40's/50's anymore. Sean DeVore is here and says It is now being put down in healthcare locations as a POURED flooring material that has self-healing properties. You can bet that by the end of the year, it will be in a commercial setting outside of the healthcare market, so listen up.   Be sure to visit PEP Talks 2022, www.PEPTalk2022.com    

BCWA S5:E34 Sean DeVore closes out our 2021 season with a review.

Sean has been on the show 23 times since December 2019.  Over the 2 years, there have been over 600 downloads of his messages alone. We want to thank you, the listeners for tuning in to Sean's messages.   Sean, THANK YOU for being a voice on the show.   Sean DeVore  District Manager c: 352-630-9884 email: [email protected]

BCWA S5:E33 Richard Prinz-Protocols for healthcare and higher education.

Richard Prinz is our guest speaker today talking about assessments, roadmaps, education, and higher education. www.evaclean.com   Richard Prinz Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives – Developers of EvaClean Infection Prevention Solutions Rich brings with him 20 years of experience in leadership positions at major Healthcare, Hospitality, and Industrial Supply organizations. Highly skilled in partnership management and targeted education, Rich has de...

BCWA S5:E32 Darrel Hicks - Cleaning - The Cinderella of Infection Prevention

Darrel and Dave review a video from Dr. Stephanie Dancer from the UK and the impact of CLEANING in the battle of infection prevention.    To learn more after the podcast and earn your 2022 certification in the area of Infection Prevention, scan the QR Code and see all the information you need to register for the two afternoons.  Nov 30 and Dec 1.    

BCWA S5:E31 Sean DeVore - Is Carpet Right for You?

In this episode, Sean and Dave talk about the issues with carpet care and the need for more frequencies in maintenance, and the need to use less chemistry.  Understand these issues before you make the selection of what type of carpet, or for that matter, whether carpeting is right or not.        

BCWA S5:E30 Mike Sawchuk -Maximizing Your in-House Cleaning Operations

Eight strategies beyond products, procedures, and protocols to increase your in-house cleaning operation’s ROI while ensuring a consistently clean, safe, healthy environment at the lowest overall costs.   A Special Report by Mike Sawchuk   Get the Special Report HERE    

BCWA S5:E 29 Rock Star Custodian Finalist Harriet McPhail

Scott Milligan is here to introduce us to Harriet and talk with her about this nomination and her career.    Harriet McPhail is a Sr. Day Porter with Continuum Services at the Kennedy Square Office Building in Detroit, MI., and is one of eight finalists in the Rock Star Custodian international award for 2021. “Harriet is a trainer, leader, Rock Star, and has the experience to handle any situation professionally,” writes Bill Raese.    You can read more about Harriet and vote for her her...

BCWA S5:E28 Ralph Peterson talks Housekeeping for Healthcare

Ralph can remember being promoted to Housekeeping Manager with little to no guidance. Back then, there were no ‘train-the-trainers programs. It was a lot of trial and error.  20 years later and I finally created the perfect solution.  Ralph is the author of, ”The Good Manager”. This fully virtual step-by-step housekeeping training program shows you exactly how to properly staff, clean, and disinfect a nursing home all year round.   You can reach Ralph at: [email protected] http...

BCWA S5:E27 Adora Presents Rock Star Finalist Keneth Lindsey

Keneth Lindsey is one of eight finalists for the international Rock Star Custodian 2021 award.   Adora Sayre is the principal at Hollyvale Innovation Academy nominated Mr. Kenny Lindsey and they are here to talk with you about Mr. Kenny's career and why he exemplifies the traits of the Rock Star Custodian.   You can vote for Kenteh Lindsey HERE.  

BCWA S5:E26 Ken presents Rock Star Custodian Finalist Ron Crowley

Ronald Crowley is one of eight finalists for the international Rock Star Custodian 2021 award.   Ken Seybold nominated  Mr. Ron and both gentlemen are here talking to you about Ron's career and goals in life.     You can vote for Ronald Crowley HERE.

Accredited Infection Prevention Expert 2022

BCWA S5:E25 Darrel Hicks on MRSA, COVID and pathogens.

Darrel Hicks is a co-author and presenter of the ACE Infection Prevention series.  In this episode, Darrel talks about the "COVID Tunnel" and what we face when it comes to protecting health in 2022.   On November 30 & December 1st he will be co-presenting LIVE via remote learning the Accredited Infection Prevention Expert 2022.   You can register here to earn an up-to-date certification from the Academy.

BCWA S5:E24 Andrew Ries highlights cost vs. service and in-service education

Andrew Ries was a listener and participant on a previous LIVE podcast and is now a quest speaker on today's podcast. He is here to talk about what a chemical service company should be doing for their customers on each visit, the value of in service education, site documentation, cost vs service balance, and the true cost of running a chemical service division.   Andrew is a chemical & beverage manager at Performance Food Group in Pennsylvania. You can reach him on LinkedIn at: linkedin.c...