Cleaning 4 Profit
249 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 8 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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149 Thinking Outside The Box
September 18, 2014 04:00 - 4 minutes - 1.99 MBDoing what EVERYONE ELSE DOES will get you what EVERYONE ELSE HAS. You need to think outside the box at times!
148 Murphy's Law Strikes Again
September 11, 2014 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.41 MBNot all days will be a walk in the park when you are a business owner. Some days things just won't go your way, but that's OK, as you just need to roll with the punches as they say.
147 Sense of Urgency
September 04, 2014 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.78 MBWhen you have a "sense of urgency" you will tend to get more jobs (and the money that comes with them).
146 Bidding Oddball Jobs
August 28, 2014 04:00 - 6 minutes - 2.89 MBNot all cleaning bids are created the same. Discover my approach to pricing those "oddball" ones.
145 HOW to THINK like BILLIONAIRE Andrew Carnegie
August 21, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.85 MBLearning how the greats of the business world THINK is very important. It clues you in to why success smiled upon them. Today we dicuss the steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie.
144 LEARN to SELL. It's a SKILL you NEED
August 14, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.58 MBYou sell others on why they should hire you, why they should work for you and why they should buy in to your company culture. So it goes without saying, selling is is skill you need!
143 The Wisdom Of Zig Ziglar
August 07, 2014 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.07 MBLearn some wisdom from the master motivator himself, Zig Ziglar.
142 Some doors close while others open
July 31, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.57 MBBusiness is full of ups and downs. One moment a door slams shut and the next moment one opens wide. Knowing this in advance will be of great help to you!
141 Swallow Your Frog First
July 24, 2014 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.27 MBBeing productive is a LOT EASIER when you get the "frog" out of the way first!
140 Following up leads to sales
July 17, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.65 MBYou need to market like the big credit card companies do. They mail and mail you special offers until you give in!
139 Making money with rental turnovers
July 10, 2014 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.22 MBCleaning rental units such as homes and condos can make for great supplemental income. Learn about one recent job I just landed and how you can get this type of work too!
138 Lack of communication equals trouble
July 03, 2014 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.64 MBSuccess in the cleaning business is a lot easier when you have good communication with your customers and employees.
137 Off to the principals office
June 26, 2014 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.05 MBHaving a customer call a meeting about your service is like getting called into the principals office. The only difference is there is no detention, only extra work or expulsion!
136 Believing You Can Do It
June 19, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.55 MBIf you want to have success... YOU GOTTA BELIEVE!
135 The Flyer Formula
June 12, 2014 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.02 MBWhen you pass out flyers for your business you need to know who it is you are speaking to, as that makes all the difference in the world.
134 A simple way to book more business
June 05, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.67 MBOne time jobs you perform for the customer DON'T HAVE TO BE one time jobs! Discover the one simple question to ask the customer that will make you money for years to come.
133 Four things you need to do right
May 29, 2014 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.45 MBI did a LOT of thing wrong when I first started my business, but luckily I did these four things RIGHT.
132 This is one question I always ask
May 22, 2014 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.12 MBThis podcast shares a very good question to ask the customer, one that may save you quite a bit of time down the road.
131 Using Magnetic Business Cards
May 15, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.64 MBMagnetic business cards are another way to stand out from the crowd.
130 Regular customer wants price cut. Now what?
May 08, 2014 04:00 - 8 minutes - 4.06 MBTwo different customers called me asking for a price cut. I said yes to one and no to the other. Tune in to discover my thought process!
129 Fighting through adversity
May 01, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBSome day's it will seem like the universe is conspiring against you, but that's not really the case. You just need to fight through the adversity from time to time!
128 Small commercial accounts to target
April 24, 2014 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.55 MBNeed to know who to target as potential customers when getting started? Then tune in!
127 HOW to THINK like BILLIONAIRE Richard Branson
April 17, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.8 MBRichard Branson is one of my personal favorites. He is a very interesting person who also happens to be rather successful. So today we'll briefly discuss how "he thinks" so we can learn how to apply it to our own situation.
126 Hiring your first employee
April 10, 2014 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.14 MBHiring your first employees is SUPER EXCITING and is a sign that your business is growing. Hiring people is also a big learning experience for many new business owners. While there is no perfect blueprint on how it's done I share my thoughts on how to handle the expectations you have upon hiring someone.
125 Contacting Property Management Companies
April 03, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MBMoney can be made over the long haul by seeking out those who work at property management companies. They have properties that need to be serviced and you own a cleaning company... A PERFECT MATCH!
124 Don't worry about other cleaning companies
March 27, 2014 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.42 MBFar too many people get all wrapped up in what the competition is doing. This DISTRACTS them from what they should really be doing, which is building a one of a kind cleaning company!
123 How to determine a customers budget
March 20, 2014 04:00 - 4 minutes - 1.89 MBHow do you discover what a janitorial or cleaning customers budget is? Tune in to find out just how simple it can be!
122 Profiting off the Spring Season
March 13, 2014 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.13 MBSpring is in the air, and so are the dollar bills if you play your cards right! Learn more about running some "Spring Specials" and how to make money off them in my latest podcast.
121 Emergency Contact Information
March 06, 2014 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.08 MBLearn why you should have a number to call in case of emergency.
120 Don't over-complicate the process
February 27, 2014 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.45 MBSimple ALWAYS beats complicated. The reasons are many, but the main one is because people like doing easy things and they hate doing complicated things. To beat this common problem all you need to do is THINK IN SIMPLIFIED TERMS. When you do, the things that seemed so complicated now appear achievable all of a sudden.
119 Adding VCT Floor Care Services
February 20, 2014 05:00 - 6 minutes - 2.86 MBDiscover why adding VCT floor Care services is a great idea for adding new revenue and profits to your cleaning operation.
118 Is it OK to cancel during bad weather?
February 13, 2014 05:00 - 4 minutes - 1.92 MBWhat's the best policy for dealing with the "weather"? Discover what my approach is and why I feel that way.
117 Getting fired THEN rehired
February 06, 2014 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.1 MBDo you ever get rehired AFTER getting fired? The answer is SOMETIMES. Learn when to expect a callback and when you don't stand a chance.
116 My Start-Up Recipe
January 30, 2014 05:00 - 8 minutes - 3.99 MBWhen I first got started in the business this was my recipe for success.
115 HOW to THINK like BILLIONAIRE Sam Walton
January 23, 2014 05:00 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBThinking like a billionaire is easy, just pay attention to how THEY THINK.
114 Analyzing HOW you THINK
January 16, 2014 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.17 MBHow you think goes a long way in determining how successful you are. So tune in to learn the best ways to upgrade your thought process.
113 Six tips for managing your employees
January 09, 2014 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.02 MBIf you want to lead your team to victory, you'll need a set of principles to follow that will get you there. Here are six to get you started.
112 Value comes BEFORE success
January 02, 2014 05:00 - 3 minutes - 1.82 MBValue is hard to put your fingers on, but once you find it pass it on to your customers. They will LOVE you for it!
111 Be EFFICIENT. That's where the MONEY is
December 26, 2013 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.71 MBLearn the importance of having all your employees PUSH in the SAME DIRECTION. The experience is better for the customer AND your bottom line!
110 Being a professional
December 19, 2013 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.18 MBHolding yourself to a higher standard during both the good and bad times is what a true professional does.
109 Accounts or employees. What comes first?
December 12, 2013 05:00 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MBShould you get accounts first or hire employees first? That's the big question we tackle in this podcast dedicated for the beginners just getting started.
108 The Power of Gratitude
December 05, 2013 05:00 - 4 minutes - 1.95 MBGiving thanks to those who make it all possible for you and your company is an important part of running a business.
107 Why calling people back FAST is key
November 28, 2013 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.39 MBBe 100 times more successful by just calling someone back within 5 minutes? YES, that's true!. Learn more by tuning in to this podcast about the importance of calling potential customers back ASAP.
106 EMPIRES are built on TRUST
November 21, 2013 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.6 MBTed Turner, CNN, Trust and your cleaning company come together in this podcast that will change the way you view building your business.
105 Driving around generates over $19,000
November 14, 2013 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.27 MBDiscover how the importance of paying attention to your surroundings while driving around town can benefit you greatly.
104 Creating a well oiled machine
November 07, 2013 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.75 MBLife is easier when things run smooth. Your business is easier to manage when things run smooth. So the goal is to make it actually run that way! So tune in as I share some tips on how I made my cleaning business run about as smooth as humanly possible.
103 Covering Your Butt 101
October 31, 2013 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.35 MBWho likes getting blamed for things that had NOTHING to do with them? Answer... NO ONE! So today I speak to how to protect yourself from some common issues that you may run into as you get started with your cleaning business.
102 The 80/20 Rule
October 24, 2013 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.14 MBDiscover how to harness the power of one of the most important "rules of thumb" in the cleaning business.
101 A new Sheriff comes to town
October 17, 2013 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.15 MBWhen the person who hired you gets shown the door it can make you a little sick to your stomach as you think about what may happen to you. My advise is don't worry, just do as you are supposed to! The rest will take care of itself.
100 What Chick-fil-a taught me
October 10, 2013 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.36 MBSuccessful businesses you deal with day to day can teach you a lot about how to run your cleaning company. So when I started going to Chcik-fil-a to grab a bite to eat, I learned the importance of having a happy face on the front line.