Best Janitorial Podcasts (2025)

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Master Your Janitorial Finances: Simple Steps to Big Profits | Polishing Profits Ep. 7 (Part 4 of 4) 19:45

2d ago19:45

19:45

Your hosts Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan CBSE, and Ed Selkow dive into the final area of the business planning wheel: Finance. This episode closes out the planning series with clear, actionable insights into how to run your janitorial business by the numbers—without getting overwhelmed. From understanding cash flow and labor costs to learning how to …

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Janitorial Marketing Part 2 - List Building 17:40

4d ago17:40

17:40

This is part 2 of a 4 part series on janitorial marketing. Part 1 - Developing you Ideal Client Profile Part 2 - Building a list using free and paid tools Part 3 - Identifying decision makers and outsource status Part 4 - Nurturing decision makers For more resources, check out http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong

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#194 How A New Cleaning Company Landed A $300,000 Contract 44:34

1d ago44:34

44:34

This episode is proof that mindset, hustle, and heart can take you farther than any résumé. In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, James sits down with Jay — a successful entrepreneur, relationship-driven barber, and now cleaning company owner — to unpack how he went from cutting hair in his basement to securing a $300,000 commercial cl…

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The Simple Shift That Changed Everything for Shawn Allman: Episode 1292 27:26

2d ago27:26

27:26

In this episode, Mike Campion chats with Shawn Allman, owner of Polished Home in Manhattan, Kansas. Shawn shares how she went from feeling stuck at 20 clients and drowning in stress to doubling her revenue while cutting her work hours in half. She reveals the mindset shifts, simple systems, and team support that helped her break through her self-im…

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How to Fix What’s Not Working in Your Cleaning Business: Episode 1291 28:04

4d ago28:04

28:04

In this episode, Mike Campion is joined by Suzanne Bandick to help you fix the parts of your cleaning business that just aren’t working. Whether it’s bad clients, sloppy cleaners, or feeling burned out, they walk through a simple 5-step process to take back control. You’ll learn why ignoring problems never works, how to make a real decision to chan…

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How to Grow Your Cleaning Business with SOPs (Without the Boring Binders): Episode 1290 25:06

7d ago25:06

25:06

Struggling to grow your cleaning business or feeling overwhelmed with training and chaos? In this episode, Mike Campion and Lindsay Bjorklund dive into why SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are the secret sauce for systematizing and scaling your cleaning company. Learn simple, step-by-step strategies to create SOPs without overthinking it—no gia…

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Episode 214: Gratitude-Driven Leadership: Closing the Chapter with Traci Austin 10:12

8d ago10:12

10:12

What if gratitude could transform how you lead through endings and unlock your next breakthrough? Here's what most leaders get wrong: You think finishing strong means immediately jumping to the next big thing. But what if I told you that the leaders who create lasting impact know a secret about endings that changes everything? After four transforma…

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#193 B2B Marketing That Actually Works for Facility Services 56:58

8d ago56:58

56:58

If you're a cleaning business owner or blue-collar service pro trying to stand out online, this episode is for you. James sits down with Jeremiah Dalesio, founder of INCITE Productions, to break down how content marketing actually works in B2B and how blue-collar and “non-sexy” industries can create authentic, consistent content that actually drive…

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$100K/ year vs. $100K/ mo. marketing for cleaning companies: Episode 1289 27:37

9d ago27:37

27:37

In this episode, Mike Campion and marketing guru Jackson Pinkoski break down the real difference between making $100K a year and $100K a month in your cleaning business. Spoiler alert: it’s not about fancier ads or flashier funnels—it’s about getting profitable, knowing your numbers, and building boring but repeatable systems that work. They dive i…

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Mastering Service Delivery for Growth | Polishing Profits Ep. 6 (Part 3 of 4) 24:34

9d ago24:34

24:34

Your hosts Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan, CBSE, and Ed Selkow dive into the third pillar of your Business Planning Strategy—Service Delivery—in this high-impact episode of our 4-part series, “Simplify Planning & Boost Results.” If you’ve ever lost a client over a small mistake, this one’s for you. We're breaking down customer satisfaction, employee r…

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Janitorial Marketing Part 1 - Ideal Client Profile 17:43

11d ago17:43

17:43

This is part 1 of a 4 part series on janitorial marketing. Part 1 - Developing you Ideal Client Profile Part 2 - Building a list using free and paid tools Part 3 - Identifying decision makers and outsource status Part 4 - Nurturing decision makers For more resources, check out http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong

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Get More Cleaning Clients with Reviews & Referrals: Episode 1288 26:52

11d ago26:52

26:52

In this episode of the Grow My Cleaning Company Podcast, Mike Campion and Lindsay Bjorklund dive into how to grow your cleaning business with reviews and referrals — the right way. Discover why automated review requests often fall flat and how a personal, heartfelt ask can skyrocket your Google reviews. Learn Mike’s top strategies for handling nega…

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How James Built a Cleaning Biz That Works Without Him Pt 2: Episode 1287 22:48

14d ago22:48

22:48

In this episode of the Grow My Cleaning Company podcast, Mike Campion chats with James Castek about his journey from a failed real estate venture to building a thriving residential cleaning business. James shares how he turned coaching setbacks into success, growing his cleaning company to over $30K in monthly recurring revenue. Learn how the right…

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Episode 213: Meeting People Where They Are: Lessons from Rolling Tides 20:34

15d ago20:34

20:34

At Rolling Tides Construction, people aren’t just employees—they’re the heart of the company. CEO Matt Rasmussen has built a culture that truly cares about its team, fostering an environment where individuals feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. This people-first approach is more than a philosophy—it’s a business strategy that drives loyal…

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#192 The Mindset Behind Closing $1M+ Contracts 45:09

15d ago45:09

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Success in sales isn’t just about strategy — it’s about mindset, discipline, and staying grounded in what actually matters. In this episode, James sits down with Brian Reimer, Regional Sales Director in the cybersecurity space (Cato Networks) and long-time enterprise closer, to break down what it really takes to win million-dollar deals without los…

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How James Built a Cleaning Biz That Works Without Him Pt 1: Episode 1286 23:18

15d ago23:18

23:18

In this episode, Mike Campion chats with James Castek, a cleaning business owner who went from side hustle to scaling success in under a year. James shares how he launched his janitorial business, grew it to over $15K/month, and built a team of rockstar cleaners — all without ever picking up a mop himself. They dive into hiring tips, finding the ri…

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How to Build a Janitorial Marketing & Sale Plan That Works | Polishing Profits Ep. 5 (Part 2 of 4) 25:26

16d ago25:26

25:26

Welcome to Part 2 of our 4-part series: “Simplify Planning & Boost Results.” In this episode, we tackle the two most critical drivers of janitorial growth: marketing and sales. Hosts Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan, CBSE, and Ed Selkow break down how to use the Planning Wheel framework to evaluate your current efforts, cut what’s not working, and strat…

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How Smart Cleaning Business Owners Make Fast Decisions: Episode 1285 27:45

18d ago27:45

27:45

Struggling with analysis paralysis in your cleaning business? In this episode, Mike Campion and Suzanne Bandick break down how indecision can slowly kill your momentum—and your profits. Learn why the most successful cleaning company owners make fast decisions, even without having all the facts. Discover simple mindset shifts and a 3-step strategy t…

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Revenue is for Ego But Profit is for Freedom: Episode 1284 29:12

21d ago29:12

29:12

In this episode, Mike Campion shares a powerful reality check for cleaning business owners chasing revenue instead of focusing on profit. He explains why a million-dollar cleaning company doesn't always mean financial freedom — and how real success comes from taking home money, not just making it. Mike dives into how to pay yourself properly, avoid…

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Episode 212: Engineering Spaces for Belonging: The Power of Intentional Culture-Building 24:04

22d ago24:04

24:04

What if the most successful companies aren't the ones with the best perks or highest salaries, but the ones that have cracked the code on engineering authentic human connection? Nick Lombardino, Co-Founder of CultureCon, stumbled upon this truth during focus groups that were supposed to validate a technology solution. Instead, he uncovered a startl…

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#191 How to Stay Grounded When Business Gets Overwhelming 48:52

22d ago48:52

48:52

In this deeply honest episode, James sits down with commercial and fashion photographer John S. Miller, whose work has appeared in publications like 303 Magazine and Mile High Sports. From leading worship for nearly two decades to launching his own creative business, John opens up about his transition, his faith, and how being a father to a daughte…

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How to Rebuild Your Cleaning Business the Right Way: Episode 1283 20:56

23d ago20:56

20:56

In this episode of the Grow My Cleaning Company podcast, Mike Campion coaches Andrea Price as she plans to relaunch her cleaning business. After burning out from solo apartment turnovers, Andrea is ready to build a profitable residential cleaning company that runs without her in the field. Mike breaks down how to set clear goals, choose the right c…

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Simple Business Planning That Actually Works | Polishing Profits Ep. 4 (Part 1 of 4) 19:33

23d ago19:33

19:33

In this first episode of our 3-part series “Simplify Planning & Boost Results,” hosts Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan, CBSE, and Ed Selkow break down how to create a realistic business plan that helps janitorial companies grow with clarity. No 50-page plans. No MBA jargon. Just a practical planning framework anyone can use — whether you’re running a $5…

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Estimating Man Hours For Janitorial Bids 23:27

25d ago23:27

23:27

In the episode, Jeff Carmon explains how to estimate man hours needed when you are bidding a new job. There are a couple of different methodologies for doing this and he breaks them down for you. For more resources, check out http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong

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Why Most Cleaning Company Ads Fail (And How to Fix Yours Today): Episode 1282 28:51

25d ago28:51

28:51

In this episode, Mike Campion and Callum dive into the #1 mistake cleaning business owners make with marketing: talking to the wrong people. They break down why targeting everyone leads to wasted ad spend and how vanity metrics like likes and followers can actually hurt your growth. You’ll learn how to zero in on your ideal customer, filter out the…

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The Dirty Truth About Hiring GOOD Cleaners for Your Million Dollar Cleaning Company: Episode 1281 26:14

28d ago26:14

26:14

In this powerful episode, cleaning business coach Mike Campion shares the dirty truth about hiring reliable cleaners and scaling a successful cleaning company. If you've ever struggled with flaky employees or building a dependable cleaning team, this episode is for you. Mike breaks down a proven hiring system that helps cleaning business owners att…

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Episode 211: Elevating Our Tradespeople: Building Culture, Clarity, and Passion on the Jobsite 37:58

29d ago37:58

37:58

The trades have often been seen as a fallback rather than a first-choice career. But what if we challenged that narrative and recognized the skilled trades as a vital, dignified profession with immense opportunity? James Faulkner, President and Founder of Site Max Systems, brings decades of experience bridging technology and the trades to shed ligh…

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#190 Your Business Won’t Grow Until You Do - Ft Ken Wilkinson 51:59

29d ago51:59

51:59

🧭 What do Faith, Ego & Leadership have to do with running a successful company? As it turns out — everything. Welcome to our first professionally recorded episode inside the new studio — and we couldn’t have asked for a better guest to kick it off. In this raw and real episode, James sits down with Ken Wilkinson, the Founder & CEO of Layer 10, to e…

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The Free Clean Strategy That Skyrocketed This Cleaning Company: Episode 1280 38:21

30d ago38:21

38:21

Brakken and Nikkie Barben took a leap and bought a cleaning business with zero experience — and instantly hit chaos. In this episode, they share how they went from losing their whole team to building a growing, profitable company. With the help of coaching, smarter pricing, and the surprisingly powerful “free clean” offer, they turned things around…

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How to Master Customer Feedback for Faster Janitorial Growth | Polishing Profits Ep. 3 25:18

1M ago25:18

25:18

In this episode of Polishing Profits, hosts Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan, CBSE, and Ed Selkow dig into one of the most critical — and underused — tools in the janitorial world: structured customer feedback. If your only customer communication happens when something goes wrong… you’re playing defense. This episode will show you how to switch to offen…

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Monthly Performance Report 15:20

1M ago15:20

15:20

At my company, Frantz Building Services, we have a monthly leadership meeting that includes all department heads and regional managers. Part of this meeting includes a performance snapshot report of the company. I discuss the contents of this report in this episode.By Jordan Tong

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8 Mindset Shifts to Build a Million-Dollar Cleaning Business: Episode 1279 29:28

1M ago29:28

29:28

Ready to grow a million-dollar cleaning business? In this episode, Mike Campion and Suzanne Bandick break down the real secret: your mindset. They cover eight powerful mindset shifts that help cleaning business owners overcome fear, focus on what matters, and start thinking like true CEOs. You’ll learn how to build your identity, clear mental block…

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Feeling Stuck? Ready to Grow Without Burning Out?: Episode 1278 25:10

1M ago25:10

25:10

Feeling stuck in your cleaning business and ready to grow without burning out? In this episode, Mike Campion and Lindsay Bjorklund answer real questions from owners like you — including how to scale without losing your sanity. They break down why picking the right clients matters more than picking more clients, and why hiring without a solid plan l…

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Episode 210: From High Turnover to High Commitment: How a Janitorial Company Became a People-First Powerhouse 32:19

1M ago32:19

32:19

What if the issue isn’t who you’re hiring, but what they’re walking into? That was the pivotal question Greg Brouwer asked himself when he took the reins of West Michigan Janitorial, overseeing a team of more than 200 employees and facing turnover rates nearing 200%. Instead of defaulting to reactive hiring or higher pay, Greg chose a different pat…

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#189 Why Successful Leaders Invest in Their Health, Energy & Alignment 40:48

1M ago40:48

40:48

🧠 What do energy, health, and mindset have to do with scaling a business? Turns out — everything. In this powerful episode, James sits down with Coach Nate Engels, founder of Wellness League, marketing strategist, speaker, and certified health coach, to unpack why the most successful entrepreneurs don’t just grind — they invest in their health, min…

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Email Like a Pro: Tips That Actually Get Responses: Episode 1277 26:14

1M ago26:14

26:14

Jackson "Pinkie" Pinkoski is back on the show, and he and Mike dive into the power of email marketing for cleaning business owners. They share why overthinking your emails is killing your momentum — and how short, consistent messages win every time. You'll learn the difference between evergreen and seasonal emails, and why one email won’t change yo…

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How to Set a Clear Vision for Janitorial Business Growth | Polishing Profits Ep. 2 14:18

1M ago14:18

14:18

In Episode 2 of Polishing Profits, hosts Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan, CBSE, and Ed Selkow tackle one of the most common problems in the cleaning industry: growing without a plan. Most business owners start by reacting — putting out fires, chasing every opportunity, and hoping to “figure it out” along the way. But growth without strategy is rarely s…

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Landing Big Accounts When You Are a Small Janitorial Company 16:39

1M ago16:39

16:39

If you are a small janitorial company, but want to grow, what is the best way to get there? Without question, larger accounts help move the needle. However, if you are a small cleaning company, landing larger accounts can be a challenge. In this episode, I offer few tips to increase your chances of success. **Come join our tribe of commercial janit…

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How Fear and Worry Secretly Sabotage Your Success: Episode 1276 22:34

1M ago22:34

22:34

In this episode, Mike Campion and mindset coach Suzanne Bandick dive deep into the real reason many cleaning business owners stay stuck—fear and worry. It’s not lack of knowledge that holds us back, it’s those sneaky emotions that keep us frozen. Suzanne shares how these feelings hijack our actions and what to do instead. Learn how to replace fear …

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Solo vs. Teams: The Hiring Decision That Can Make or Break Your Business: Episode 1275 26:09

1M ago26:09

26:09

In this episode, Mike dives into a big question for cleaning company owners: should you hire solo cleaners or teams? He breaks down why this decision isn’t just about logistics—it’s about building a business you actually enjoy. You’ll learn how to hire based on core values, create a team you love working with, and avoid getting stuck with staff who…

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Podcast- Why Business Owners Get Burned Out So Fast! 23:52

1M ago23:52

23:52

By Peter Boland

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Episode 209: The Hidden Cost of Letting It Slide - Core Values in Trades Leadership 21:39

1M ago21:39

21:39

When you think about core values in your workplace, what comes to mind? A few words painted on the breakroom wall? A mission statement buried in an onboarding deck? For many organizations, especially in fast-paced, high-pressure industries like the trades, core values become background noise. But if you're leading a team, here's the uncomfortable t…

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The 3 Big Upgrades Every Cleaning Business Needs to Explode Growth: Episode 1274 29:01

1M ago29:01

29:01

Stuck at six figures in your cleaning business and ready to break into the million-dollar club? In this episode, Mike Campion and Jenell Newell reveal the three key upgrades every cleaning company owner must make: beliefs, systems, and community. They break down why mindset matters more than tactics, how simple systems can scale your business, and …

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How to Create Janitorial Customers For Life | Polishing Profits Ep. 1 24:39

1M ago24:39

24:39

🎧 This is the first official episode of Polishing Profits under The Profitable Cleaner Network — hosted by Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan - CBSE, and Ed Selkow. With over 140+ years of combined success running, scaling, and advising janitorial companies, these three industry veterans share real stories, strategies, and lessons that are tested, proven,…

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Cleaning Biz Growth: Why Your Gut Is Lying and Data Tells the Truth: Episode 1273 27:05

2M ago27:05

27:05

Referrals are great—until you’re ready to grow. In this episode, Mike Campion and Jackson Pinkoski break down why predictable marketing systems beat hoping and waiting for word-of-mouth. You'll hear real client stories, including one cleaning company owner who thought her hiring funnel was broken (spoiler: it wasn’t) and another who panicked over a…

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The Relationship Secret That Grows Cleaning Businesses Fast: Episode 1272 24:01

2M ago24:01

24:01

Struggling with commercial cleaning bids or scared to walk into businesses? You’re not alone! In this episode, Mike Campion and Lindsay tackle real questions from cleaning business owners about how to price commercial jobs and overcome fear of cold outreach. Mike shares his dead-simple formula for profitable bids and explains why square footage can…

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#188 Introducing Polishing Profits: 140+ Years of Janitorial Wisdom — Now on The Profitable Cleaner 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

🚨 Polishing Profits Is Now Produced by The Profitable Cleaner This episode marks a major milestone in the Profitable Cleaner journey. Your host James Harper announces that Polishing Profits — the podcast hosted by janitorial OGs Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan - CBSE, and Ed Selkow — is officially joining our network. With over 140+ years of combined e…

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Episode 208: Purpose-Driven Construction: Building Homes and Businesses That Actually Last 29:32

2M ago29:32

29:32

If you’ve ever inherited more than a business—like a legacy, a mission, or a responsibility that feels deeply personal—this episode will resonate. For trades entrepreneur Craig Lenard, taking over Art Lenard & Sons wasn’t just about business continuity. It was about honouring a foundation while building something stronger on top. When his mother wa…

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Profit First, Stress Less: Real Talk for Business Owners: Episode 1271 24:55

2M ago24:55

24:55

In this replay of one of our top episodes ever, we dig into the messy, real-life side of running a business — the stuff most folks don’t talk about. Our guest shares how building systems helped them escape chaos and start growing with purpose. We also dive into hiring smart, treating your team right, and why putting profit first can save your sanit…