Cleaning Business Life
Welcome to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast built for cleaning business owners who want more than just a mop and bucket job. Hosted by Shannon Miller, Founder of Klean Freaks University, and Jamie Runco, CEO of Above All Cleaning Company, this show dives into the real-life strategies, stories, and lessons that turn everyday cleaners into thriving business owners. From your very first few clients to scaling beyond the 500,000 and beyond, you’ll get practical tips, honest insights, and inspiration from people who know the grind.
If you’re ready to build a business that works for you—and not the other way around—you’re in the right place.
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Cleaning Business Life
Episode #13 - 1099's VS W-2's...Hiring for Success
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Important tips for working with 1099 contractors: You can't enforce uniforms, extra shifts, or specific chemicals. Safety is crucial, and you can't require non-competes or employee handbook agreements. Ensure 1099s have liability insurance, understand breakage vs. damage, and charge appropriately. Consider company culture, pay, and vehicle options. Listen to 'The Price is Right' podcast for more insights.
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Some Don't to remember for 1099's
1. You can’t make them wear a uniform
2. If you have extra work, they don’t have to pick up a shift for you.
3. You can't tell them what chemicals to use
4. Always think about safety first. Bleach is bad!
5. Natural Products VS Regular Cleaning Products
6. This is a biggie- YOU CAN'T MAKE THEM SIGN A NON-COMPETE, it's illegal
7. Can't Make them Sign or Read your Employee Handbook if you have one
( If you need one, download a template from my group inside the guides here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/themaidsnetwork/learning_content/?filter=703949163725805&post=338481277574633
Just copy and paste :)
8. Only work with 1099's who carry General Liability Insurance
9. If you want to purchase my 1099 vendor agreement click here:
https://klean-freaks-university.newzenler.com/courses/1099-vendor-agreement
10. Know what the difference is between breakage and damage with your insurance.
11. You can't train your 1099's
12. You typically work 1099's as teams.
13. Make sure you are charging enough.
14. Having a floater keeps you mop FREE! Regardless if you have w-2's or 1099's.
15. Company Culture and pay is super important to your success
16. Do you want Company Cars?
17. Company Cars are expensive to up
18. Commercial Insurance is 3x the normal rate.
19. Magnet Signs
20. Logo’s on the back of your vehicles
21. Brick and Mortar locations can be beneficial if they are cheap and have signage.
22. Some times it's cheaper to not have an office and rent a storage unit.
Make sure you listen to The Price is Right!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2155653/12640024-the-price-is-right-episode-4.mp3?download=true Episode #4
Free Tidy Cal Link for 15 minute
https://tidycal.com/shannonleeannmiller/free-15-minute-consult-for-general-questions-regarding-your-cleaning-business
