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The Profitable Cleaner
Welcome to The Profitable Cleaner Podcast, the #1 podcast in the Cleaning & Facility Maintenance Industry.
The mission of this podcast is simple; to impact Cleaning businesses of all kinds by bringing you captivating interviews, expert insights, and actionable strategies that will elevate your business to new heights.
Bringing you the discussions and knowledge you WANT and the stories and inspiration you need.
We talk about Sales, Technology, Marketing, Operations, Strategy, Leadership, Mindset, Health, GOD and so much more…..
All to unleash the best version of YOU & turn you into a Profitable Owner.
Now, are you ready to Profit?
Episodes
197 episodes
#192 The Mindset Behind Closing $1M+ Contracts
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 Netwo...
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Episode 192
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How to Build a Janitorial Marketing & Sale Plan That Works | Polishing Profits Ep. 5 (Part 2 of 4)
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, CBS...
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#191 How to Stay Grounded When Business Gets Overwhelming
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...
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48:52
Simple Business Planning That Actually Works | Polishing Profits Ep. 4 (Part 1 of 4)
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....
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#190 Your Business Won’t Grow Until You Do - Ft Ken Wilkinson
🧭 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 b...
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Episode 190
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51:59
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How to Master Customer Feedback for Faster Janitorial Growth | Polishing Profits Ep. 3
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 c...
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25:18
#189 Why Successful Leaders Invest in Their Health, Energy & Alignment
🧠 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 strategi...
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Episode 189
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40:48
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How to Set a Clear Vision for Janitorial Business Growth | Polishing Profits Ep. 2
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 o...
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How to Create Janitorial Customers For Life | Polishing Profits Ep. 1
🎧 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 janitori...
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24:39
#188 Introducing Polishing Profits: 140+ Years of Janitorial Wisdom — Now on The Profitable Cleaner
🚨 Polishing Profits Is Now Produced by The Profitable CleanerThis episode marks a major milestone in the Profitable Cleaner journey. Your host James Harper announces that Polishing Profits — the podcast hosted by janitori...
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Episode 188
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11:08
#187 The Exact Tools Winning Cleaning Companies Use to Boost Profits & Scale Smarter
🚨 3 WEEK MASTERCLASS SERIES - Part 3: Operational & Sales Software You Need to Know In the final part of our Q2 Masterclass Check-In, James Harper breaks down the tech stack used by high-performing commercial cleaning companies ...
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Episode 187
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40:45
#186 Sub Recruiting Masterclass - How to Scale Your Janitorial Business with Subcontractors & Systems
🚨 3 WEEK MASTERCLASS SERIES - Part 2: Sub-Recruiting, Performance Management & Scaling OperationsIn this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, we dive deep into the subcontractor model and how it’s powering $30M+ janitor...
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Episode 186
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1:18:37
#185 How to Get Janitorial Contracts with Cold Calling, Email & Door-to-Door Sales
🚨 3 WEEK MASTERCLASS SERIES - Part 1: Cold Calling & Prospecting Strategies for Cleaning BusinessesIn this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, we kick off our 3-week masterclass by revealing the exact strategies janitorial comp...
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Episode 184
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47:37
#184: Q2 Check-in: Reflecting on Progress & Setting the Stage for 2025 Goals
In today’s episode of The Profitable Cleaner, I take a deep dive into my Q2 check-in as we reflect on the first 90 days of 2025. We’ve set ambitious goals for the year, but how are we measuring up? Are the habits, systems, and actions we’re tak...
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Episode 184
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13:12
#183 Why Cleaning Businesses NEED AI & Data to Stay Competitive
🚀 The Future of AI in Service-Based Industries 🚀 In this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, James Harper sits down with David Libesman, SVP & GM of AI & Data Analytics at WorkWave, to explore how AI is reshaping...
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Episode 183
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42:17
#182 How Inclusive Housing Creates HUGE Opportunities for Cleaning Businesses
The Future of Independent Living for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 🏡In this episode, we sit down with Beth Rodriguez, Treasurer, Secretary & Property Manager of Trailhead Community, an innovative housing project that...
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Episode 182
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41:18
#181 The Game-Changing Software Every Cleaning Business Should Be Using
🚀 Struggling with inefficiencies in your cleaning business? In this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, James sits down with Florencia Tobar, Marketing Director of Usource, to discuss how technology is transforming the commercial cleani...
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Episode 181
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39:05
#180 What It Takes to Win in the Commercial Cleaning Industry
🚀 In this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, host James Harper sits down with Kyle Grivette, CEO of 3A Clean, to discuss his incredible journey from selling insurance at 19 to leading a thriving commercial cleaning business. Wit...
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Episode 180
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1:08:19
#179 Fearless Leadership & Community Impact: Trailhead Community’s Journey
🚀 In this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, host James Harper sits down with Jeans Mobley, Executive Director of Trailhead Community—a nonprofit dedicated to providing innovative, affordable housing solutions for adults with de...
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Episode 179
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56:09
#178 Overcoming Legal Obstacles with an Immigration & Business Law Firm
🚀 In this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, host James Harper sits down with Alejandra Campos, Founder & Lead Attorney of Campos Law, an immigrant-founded law firm for immigrants and one of our trusted 2025 partners....
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Episode 178
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49:08
#177 The #1 Hiring & Retention Tool for Cleaning Businesses
🚀 Struggling to hire and retain reliable cleaning crews? You’re not alone! In this powerful episode of The Profitable Cleaner, host James Harper sits down with Carlos del Pozo, Co-Founder of Team Engine, to discuss how cleaning busines...
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Episode 177
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1:00:03
#176 Why Every Cleaning Business Needs Content Marketing
🚀 Want to scale your cleaning business? Content marketing is the game-changer you're missing!In this special episode of The Profitable Cleaner, we go behind the scenes with our incredible podcast producer Bladimir Owens to talk about the...
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Episode 176
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36:50
#175 How to Build and Sustain a Successful Janitorial Subcontractor Business
🎙️ We’re back with another powerful episode designed for cleaning business owners looking to scale smarter and grow faster! This time we sit down with Scott Rothleitner (Founder of Accurate Building Maintenance), Breckelle Rothleitner (D...
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Episode 175
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42:11
#174 How Bilingual Virtual Assistants Help Cleaning Businesses Grow Faster
🎙️ The Profitable Cleaner Podcast brings you another powerful episode for cleaning business owners looking to scale smarter and grow faster! This time, host James Harper sits down with Mairin McEwan, General Manager at PowerPlacing, to uncover ...
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Episode 174
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54:08
#173 How to Scale Your Business with Purpose
🎙️This week, our host James Harper sits down with Matt McMullen, Executive Director of Art of Construction and Principal of CREATE.architecture. With over 35 years of experience in design, real estate, and construction, Matt shares...
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Episode 173
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49:22