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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099 What's your dream?
October 03, 2013 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.23 MBThe first step towards making a dream come true is actually defining the dream itself. What is it EXACTLY? When you define it you can then build it!
098 Hiring a payroll service
September 26, 2013 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.63 MBI share my thoughts on why hiring a payroll service is easy and how it works in a general sense.
097 Do people ever NOT PAY the invoice?
September 19, 2013 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.68 MBThere is nothing worse than working for NOTHING. A bunch of effort down the drain. Anyway.. today I share my thoughts on whether or not you need to worry about this issue.
096 Customer Retention 101
September 12, 2013 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.66 MBGetting more cleaning accounts is great as long as you don't forget about the ones you already have!
095 Why TRUST matters
September 05, 2013 04:00 - 6 minutes - 3.04 MBA business without trust is a business that will struggle with low earnings, no repeat business and no referrals.
094 How to get people to LIKE you
August 29, 2013 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.05 MBDiscover 6 easy to use tips from the legendary Dale Carnegie that will make people LIKE you.
093 Don't put the cart before the horse
August 22, 2013 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.33 MBOne of the financial keys to getting started in your own business revolves around not getting ahead of yourself. This approach focuses on taking care of what needs to be done today, and putting off those things that can wait.
092 Striking the right balance
August 15, 2013 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.59 MBThe goal is simple in a sense... You need to work hard enough to get results without burning yourself out. On the other hand not doing enough will get you nowhere fast. So you need the proper “work – life balance”. It may be different for each of us but being aware of it's importance is KEY.
091 Business is a marathon not a sprint
August 08, 2013 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.6 MBStarting a business is all about stamina, the more you have the better off you will be. This “stamina” is really just a fancy work for “long-term vision”. Learn why this is the case in today's podcast.
090 Why Company Tee Shirts Are A Good Idea
August 01, 2013 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.66 MBBuying some company tee shirts for your business not only makes your staff look professional, it helps promote your company for a very low cost. Discover how I used them when I first started my business and how you can too.
089 Throwing the customer a bone
July 25, 2013 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.47 MBThe act of giving a little extra of yourself when dealing with the customer is not only a good way to live, it's quite profitable too.
088 Don't forget the one time customers
July 18, 2013 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.32 MBYou need to constantly market your services to all customers, even the ones you think are just one time jobs.
087 Trust but Verify
July 11, 2013 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.22 MBWhen it comes to employees who work for your company you need to both TRUST them and VERIFY their work. Anything less will get you in trouble.
086 Smile + Business Card + Pitch = Money
July 04, 2013 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.4 MBDiscover how to turn a smile, a business card and a short conversation into money for your business.
085 Your ATTITUDE determines your ALTITUDE
June 27, 2013 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.82 MBOne of the most important facets of your business is your ATTITUDE. When it's positive you'll go far and when it's negative... well let's just say “your gonna have problems”. The moral is STAY POSITIVE.
084 Never forget WHY you started
June 20, 2013 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.72 MBYou need to stop and smell the roses when you run your own business. If you don't you will lose touch with what motivated you to start the business in the first place in many cases.
083 The FOOL-PROOF Sales Letter
June 13, 2013 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.59 MBDiscover what the 12 different elements of a successful sales letter are and how to use them to your advantage.
082 Why logbooks are a good idea
June 06, 2013 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.21 MBUsing a logbook on commercial cleaning accounts is a tried and true method of keeping the lines of communication open between you and the customer.
081 What are you waiting for?
May 30, 2013 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.67 MBFear of the unknown holds far too many people back from living the life they always dreamed of. I share how to prevent that fear from holding you back in this lesson.
080 How 1 flyer generated WELL OVER $61,000
May 23, 2013 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.35 MBIn this podcast I share the story of how just a few hours spent handing out flyers yielded my company well over $61,000 in income.
079 Why you need to think long term
May 16, 2013 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.71 MBSuccess won't come overnight, as it takes time. So your goal is to think long term. If you do you'll enjoy the process much better.
078 Every customer wants to know this
May 09, 2013 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.76 MBWhat is EVERY SINGLE CUSTOMER asking themselves when they meet you? The answer is in this podcast!
077 Five Tips For The New Business Owner (Vol 2)
May 02, 2013 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.19 MBI share five tips about business in general that should help you get started in your new business career.
076 What does K + L + T = B mean?
April 25, 2013 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.82 MBIs there a formula available for making money with your own business that is simple and easy to follow? There sure is, and this podcast breaks it down in detail.
075 You didn't get the job. What happened?
April 18, 2013 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.74 MBYou will not get hired on every bid you go on, but that doesn't mean you can't learn something from your effort. This podcast shares how to get valuable information you can use going forward.
074 The POWER of DESIRE and BELIEF
April 11, 2013 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.21 MBThe foundation of success has two main elements, DESIRE and BELIEF. You need both to make your dreams come true.
073 9 Things Successful People Do
April 04, 2013 04:00 - 6 minutes - 2.85 MBDiscover some of the skills successful people have and learn how to harness that power for yourself.
072 If it isn't fun, it's work!
March 28, 2013 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.57 MBAt the end of the day success comes easily to those who ENJOY the process. For those who see it all as “work”, the road is a lot tougher. So YOUR GOAL is to HAVE FUN!
071 You are not going anywhere without a plan
March 21, 2013 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.16 MBNo plan means NO SUCCESS, it's as simple as that. So this podcast discusses one way to have a plan in place that helps you reach your goals.
070 Going With The Flow
March 14, 2013 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MBI share the personal story of how I landed a fantastic cleaning account, lost it then regained it once again.
069 Getting FIRED: It happens. LEARN from it.
March 07, 2013 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.52 MBNobody likes getting the ax, but if you own a cleaning business it will happen. The goal is not to get used to it, but instead LEARN from it.
068 How do buyers decide which company to hire?
February 28, 2013 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.54 MBTo get hired in the cleaning business you need to know what the customer is looking for. This episode shares the top 5 factors and how you make them work to your advantage.
067 What Does Your Customer See?
February 21, 2013 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBManaging what the customer sees goes a long way in determining their happiness with your service. This is easily mastered by following the steps outlined in this podcast.
066 Become A Leader In 6 Steps
February 14, 2013 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.17 MBBecome a better leader of not only your staff but of your company as well by following these 6 simple steps.
065 3 Great Interview Questions To Ask
February 10, 2013 05:00 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MBDiscover 3 of the most powerful questions you should be asking potential employees during the hiring process.
064 Rome wasn't built in a day
February 03, 2013 05:00 - 3 minutes - 1.68 MBGood things take time right? Well the same is true for building a business, and that's what this podcast is about
063 The Fear Of Getting Started (Vol 2)
January 24, 2013 05:00 - 6 minutes - 3.19 MBGetting started in the cleaning business means you have to overcome some common fears, and that is what this episode is about.
062 Working With Office Managers
January 17, 2013 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.51 MBI share my thoughts with how to best work with office managers. Learning from my mistakes is easy once you tune in!
061 Cashing In With Real Estate Agents
January 10, 2013 05:00 - 8 minutes - 3.88 MBLearn how to convert real estate agents into referral machines that send you business year after year.
060 Distributing Flyers. Who and How Many?
January 03, 2013 05:00 - 8 minutes - 4.14 MBGiving out flyers is a great way to get cleaning accounts. So today we'll discuss who to give them to and how many do you have to give out.
059 Can you do both commercial and residential?
December 28, 2012 05:00 - 6 minutes - 2.91 MBMany folks are interested in learning if they can service BOTH types of customers when first getting started in their own cleaning business. The answer is quite simple...
058 The cleaning business is just like baseball
September 08, 2012 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.53 MBLearn why the cleaning business is just like baseball and how knowing that can help you.
057 Great Service Leads To Referrals
July 29, 2012 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBLearn the importance of great customer service and how it effects the amount of referrals you obtain.
056 What Is Holding You Back From Success?
July 09, 2012 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.88 MBLearn what holds people back from achieving their dreams and how to overcome those feelings.
055 The Magic Of Thinking Big
February 29, 2012 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.05 MBLearn 13 powerful concepts from a book that has sold over 4 million copies.
054 Success Is No Accident
January 31, 2012 05:00 - 5 minutes - 2.62 MBLearn why success is not accidental, it's something you do on purpose.
053 Building Relationships
December 31, 2011 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.64 MBLearn the importance of keeping in regular contact with all your customers.
052 Customers Don't Like Change
November 24, 2011 05:00 - 6 minutes - 3.19 MBWho likes "change"? Some people do and some people don't I suppose, but I know one thing for sure....CUSTOMERS don't like it!
051 Can you think and grow rich?
October 07, 2011 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.53 MBLearn the answer to this age old question in this very special podcast.
050 What gets you hired gets you fired
September 18, 2011 04:00 - 7 minutes - 3.45 MBIf you can understand why you were hired in the first place, you will make money with ease. If you don't, you will struggle. Learn the process in this all important lesson.