Cleaning 4 Profit
249 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★ - 16 ratingsGeared for the beginner interested in starting their own cleaning business. Our podcast discusses various topics that will make your new business a success. Visit www.cleaning-4-profit.com to learn more.
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198 The pros & cons of larger accounts
September 17, 2015 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.91 MBLast week we talked about smaller jobs, and this week we talk about the bigger ones. Lots of good tidbits of information for those who aspire to make a lot of money in the cleaning business.
197 The pros & cons of small to mid-sized accounts
September 09, 2015 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.36 MBCleaning jobs come in all sizes, so today we're going to discuss the small stuff. My thoughts, how I did things and a little more. Tune in!
196 One very important question
September 03, 2015 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.46 MBHere is one question you don't want to miss.
195 7 traits that every successful salesperson needs.
August 27, 2015 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.29 MBTo be successful in sales, you need some of these skills
195 7 traits that every successful salesperson needs.
August 27, 2015 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.29 MBTo be successful in sales, you need some of these skills
194 You will not catch every fish
August 20, 2015 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.75 MBListen... in a perfect world, we would land every account that comes our way. Sadly, that's not how it works. But that's OK, just accept it.
193 Customer service facts you need to know
August 13, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.16 MBYea... I know I talk about "customer service" all the time, but the reason why is because it's so IMPORTANT. I have three very interesting facts that were uncovered in a survey by a big company and it reveals A LOT of juicy info you need to know.
192 Be a boss you would like to work for
August 06, 2015 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.4 MBWe all have that one "boss" we remember fondly from the old days. The one you loved working for. The goal is to BE LIKE THAT PERSON. It doesn't mean be exactly like them, as you have to do so in your own way. But be mindful of being the best person you can, as you'll get more effort out of them if you put more effort into them!
191 How to eliminate bad habits
July 30, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.05 MBBad habits... we all have them. So here are some tips on how to get rid of them successfully.
190 Don't boss your customers around
July 23, 2015 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.6 MBThe words you use everyday can be INTERPRETED DIFFERENTLY from one person to another. Tune in to see how this plays out in real life.
189 Getting blamed for breaking stuff
July 16, 2015 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.69 MBEver clean a home or office and have something break? It's no fun, but it's something that does happen every one in a while. Learn how I handled these situations when they occurred with my company.
188 Wacky Customer Requests
July 02, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.21 MBYou'll be asked to clean ALL TYPES of different types of things in your career. I share a few of my more unusual ones in this podcast.
187 Being prepared for bad weather
June 25, 2015 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.65 MBMost of the time bad weather will spare your location the brunt of Mother Nature, but sometimes your location IS THE CENTER OF THE BULLSEYE. This just happened to me, and I share my story in this podcast.
186 The Simple Start-Up Mind Set
June 18, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 2.88 MBKeeping it simple once you get started is key. It really can be as simple as 1, 2, 3!
185 How to become a Trusted Advisor
June 11, 2015 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.21 MBThere is more money to be made in being a trusted Advisor than there is in being a salesperson. So the choice is CLEAR, become a Trusted Advisor.
184 Home Address Versus PO Box
May 28, 2015 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.31 MBWhat's best? Tune in for my two cents!
183 Dealing with employee turnover
May 21, 2015 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.53 MBThis part of the business STINKS, but you still have to deal with it. That's life!
182 The disappointment of losing big accounts
May 14, 2015 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.04 MBWhile it would be GREAT if you never lost any big accounts, the fact is IT WILL HAPPEN.
181 Three Invoicing Tips
May 07, 2015 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.28 MBLearn how to get paid FASTER by following these simple tips that I learned the HARD WAY when I was just getting started.
180 No experience is OK as long as you are hungry
April 30, 2015 04:00 - 4 minutes - 1.97 MBStay hungry and success will find you!
179 Low cost employee incentives
April 23, 2015 04:00 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MBWho doesn't like a pat on the back from time to time? I know employees do! Show them you care with these low cost ways of saying THANKS for being a valued staff member.
178 Five Golden Rules of Customer Service
April 16, 2015 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MBDiscover a few simple "rules of thumb" to follow when dealing with the all important topic of Customer Service.
177 Take a day off and ENJOY yourself
April 09, 2015 04:00 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MBDon't forget WHY you started your business. Odds are PERSONAL FREEDOM is at least partly a motivator. If so... take a day off. Life is short!
176 Why THANK YOU CARDS are important
April 02, 2015 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.83 MBLittle details make a big impact when you run a business.
175 Why YOU can EXCEL at SELLING
March 26, 2015 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBDon't believe you can be a sales superstar? Listen to this podcast!
174 It's Tax Time
March 19, 2015 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.51 MBTax time may not be exciting, but it's part of running a business. So today we discuss keeping track of expenses!
173 Three Tips For Closing More Sales
March 12, 2015 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.16 MBA few simple tips for closing sales.
172 My favorite sources of bonus money
March 05, 2015 05:00 - 6 minutes - 2.82 MBRegular cleaning accounts pay the bills, but it's the bonus money that gives you the lifestyle you really want to live.
171 Large, small and everything in between
February 26, 2015 05:00 - 6 minutes - 3.05 MBSometimes the universe throws you a curve and you need to adjust your perfectly laid plans for success.
170 Not keeping in touch almost cost me
February 19, 2015 05:00 - 4 minutes - 1.88 MBKeeping in touch with all customers is important to the overall well being of your bank account.
169 Problems will occur. Adjust as needed.
February 12, 2015 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MBNobody ever said this would be easy! You will face issues that you need to overcome.
168 How I made over $1700 in three days
February 05, 2015 05:00 - 6 minutes - 3.12 MBDiscover how I earned over $1700 in revenue (more than half was pure profit) in only three days performing work I had never done before.
167 What EXACTLY is Dirt?
January 29, 2015 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.51 MBWhat's dirt made of? You should know. After all you are hired to remove it!
166 Jon-Don Training Seminars
January 22, 2015 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.09 MBLearn a little about a company that provides first class training seminars across the country on a variety of subjects.
165 Searching for clues during a walk through
January 15, 2015 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.43 MBYou need to be "detective like" in a sense when going out on a bid, as the more clues you uncover, the better off you will be when it comes time to put a proposal together.
164 My search for office space
January 08, 2015 05:00 - 6 minutes - 3.19 MBA short story about my first office and how it came about.
163 The next 365 days
January 01, 2015 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.4 MBIt's a New Year and another chance to write the perfect script.
162 A basic rule for achieving success
December 18, 2014 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.62 MBDiscover the one rule you need to know plus the seven tips you need to make the rule come true.
161 How to STAND OUT during the holidays
December 11, 2014 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.01 MBLearn some simple ways to stand out as a vendor to your customers.
160 Interesting Marketing Facts
December 04, 2014 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.47 MBLittle tidbits of information about marketing in todays world.
159 Employee Appreciation
November 27, 2014 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MBDon't forget to give thanks to your staff, as you won't go far without them.
158 I want everything, but price is important.
November 20, 2014 05:00 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MBSometimes you will be asked to do high quality work yet be told that price is important. A true dilemma if I ever saw one. Learn more about one of my experiences dealing with this scenario.
157 Why you need a Cash Reserve
November 13, 2014 05:00 - 3 minutes - 1.81 MBIt never hurts to have some money set aside. Learn why in this valuable podcast.
156 Staying on top of whats owed you
November 06, 2014 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.15 MBCreating invoices and keeping track of what is owed you is covered today.
155 Past bidding mistakes
October 30, 2014 04:00 - 6 minutes - 2.92 MBYou'll make mistakes bidding your cleaning contracts. I have made them, EVERYONE makes them. In fact, this podcast shares a story of one of my past mistakes bidding a doctors office.
154 Timeless Advice
October 23, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MBDiscover a few quotes that are worthy of being framed and put on your office wall.
153 Leaving money on the table
October 16, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.68 MBCheck out these stats about closing sales. Amazing!
152 Giving away freebies that have value
October 09, 2014 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.03 MBDiscover what the principle of reciprocity is and how to supercharge it to your advantage.
151 Poor service will lead to no repeat business
October 02, 2014 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.67 MBIf you don't take care of the customer you can kiss their money goodbye FOREVER.
150 What different colors convey when marketing
September 25, 2014 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MBColor can make a HUGE difference depending on HOW you use it. Tune in to discover what colors convey trust, importance, stability and endurance.