Cleaning Business Life
🎙 Cleaning Business Life
Welcome to Cleaning Business Life, the real-talk podcast for cleaning business owners, solo cleaners, and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to build profitable, sustainable cleaning companies.
Hosted by Shannon Miller & Jamie Runco, this show dives deep into cleaning industry trends, marketing strategies, client management, hiring and training, systems and automation, and the real stories behind running a cleaning business.
Whether you’re in residential cleaning, commercial janitorial, Airbnb turnovers, or move-out cleanings, you’ll find actionable advice, insider tips, and inspiring interviews from cleaning pros who’ve done the work.
Each week, we talk about what really happens behind the mop — from growing your client list, to raising prices, handling burnout, and creating freedom through your cleaning business.
If you’re ready to learn, grow, and take your cleaning business to the next level — hit play and join the Cleaning Business Life community today.
Want to get a hold of us? Please email us at cleaningbusinesslife@gmail.com
Episodes
145 episodes
CBL Episode #139 "Sure, I'll Do That Extra Thing for FREE!" - Words That Could Bankrupt Your Cleaning Business
Every cleaning business owner has faced that moment: You're in a client's home and they casually ask, "While you're here, could you just quickly do this extra thing?" That simple request might seem harmless, but the financial impact can be stag...
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Season 2025
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Episode 139
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40:31
CBL Episode #139 To Shoe or not to Shoe? The Cleaning Professional's Dilemma
The unexpected request to remove shoes at a client's doorstep creates an immediate dilemma for cleaning professionals. Do you comply and risk safety issues, or decline and potentially lose the client? Shannon and Jamie tackle this common indust...
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Season 2025
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Episode 138
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29:34
CBL Episode #137 Jeannie Schiess-Wellness Patches: Revolution in Cleaning Industry Health
What happens when your most valuable business asset—your body—begins to fail? For cleaning business owners, physical health isn't just personal wellness; it's fundamental to business survival.Jeannie Sheese, owner of Epic Cleans in Farm...
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Season 2025
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Episode 137
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1:00:37
CBL Episode # 136 When A Cleaner Walks Out
A cleaner walks out at noon. The kitchen’s half-done, the client’s checking the clock, and your day just veered off course. We’ve been there, and we’ve learned how to turn that gut-punch into a client win, a team rally, and a better system for ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 136
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45:35
CBL Episode #135 Alison Redman-The Historic Train Station Challenge
Ever wonder what it takes to transform a solo cleaning gig into a thriving business with prestigious commercial contracts? Allison Redman's story is a masterclass in persistence, vision, and seizing opportunity.As a single mother who mo...
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Season 2025
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Episode 135
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1:01:13
CBL Episode# 134- Fourth-Quarter Reset, are you ready?
If Q4 usually feels like a blur, this conversation flips the script. We walk through a practical plan to turn the busiest season into the most focused—anchored by real numbers, smart offers, and the mindset shifts that separate high achievers f...
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Season 2025
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Episode 134
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35:06
CBL-Episode # 133-Dan Young-Social Media on Autopilot
Are you spending precious hours each week struggling to create social media content for your cleaning business? That frustration might soon be a thing of the past. Dan Young returns to Cleaning Business Life with a game-changing announc...
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Season 2025
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Episode 135
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45:29
CBL Episode #132-Pt. 1-Stepping Out: How to Train Your Trainer
Ready to step away from daily cleaning but worried about maintaining your standards? This episode kicks off our five-part series on "Training Your Trainer" - the critical bridge between working IN your business and working ON it.Jamie s...
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Season 2025
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Episode 132
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37:32
CBL Episode # 131 The Double Life of Dawn Dish Soap...
That iconic blue bottle of Dawn dish soap has found its way from kitchen sinks to professional cleaning caddies, but is it really the miracle cleaner some make it out to be? We tackle this surprisingly controversial topic that's been dividing c...
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26:34
Manifest Anything Episode #9 : Letting Go The Art of Detachment
Detachment and trust form essential components of manifesting desires, requiring practitioners to release control after setting intentions and taking aligned action. The practice involves trusting universal timing while avoiding behaviors that ...
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3:41
Manifest Anything #3 The Power of Belief-Rewiring Your Reality
Ready to transform your manifestation practice? Discover why the power of belief might be the missing piece in your personal growth journey. This powerful module dives deep into one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of ...
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3:16
Manifest Anything Episode #7: Inspired Action
Ready to stop watching your million-dollar ideas become someone else's success story? Manifestation isn't just wishful thinking—it's a strategic process requiring decisive action.When you align your thoughts with your desires, the unive...
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4:51
Manifest Anything Episode #8A: Overcoming Resistance
Breaking through resistance might be the most crucial skill for achieving your goals, and yet it's often the least discussed aspect of success. Have you ever wondered why you feel stuck despite knowing exactly what you need to do? This module d...
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Season 2025
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Episode 8
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4:19
Manifest Anything Episode #8 Unlock the Power of Action
Ready to transform your dreams into reality? There's a critical piece of the manifestation puzzle that many overlook, and it might be the very reason your desires haven't materialized yet.While positive thinking and visualization are po...
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4:51
Manifest Anything Episode #6: Vibration Nation, Energy and Emotion
Ever wonder why some people seem to effortlessly attract success while others struggle despite their best efforts? The answer lies in understanding the powerful relationship between your energetic vibration and your ability to manifest your des...
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7:55
Manifesting Anything Episode #2 Getting Clear on What you Want- The Birthday Cake Method
The seemingly simple act of making a birthday wish holds the key to manifestation success—if only we approached our deepest desires with the same focused intention. Shannon Miller reveals why most people struggle with manifestation: they haven'...
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Season 2025
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Episode 2
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4:43
Manifest Anything Episode #5: Rewire Your Mind-Affirmations/Mantra's
Affirmations work by training your brain to accept new truths, requiring present tense, positive, and personal statements to be effective. We explore powerful mantras for success and abundance along with practical implementation strategies to t...
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Season 2025
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Episode 5
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4:58
CBL Episode #130 Alexandria Reed's-Boundaries, Branding, and Business Growth in the Cleaning Industry
Ever wondered what separates a side hustle from a thriving cleaning business? Alexandria Reed's transformation from struggling single mom to successful entrepreneur with Pure Elegance Cleaning Company reveals exactly that.Alexandria tak...
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Season 2025
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Episode 130
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55:49
CBL Episode #129-Put yourself ahead of your Competition: SEO Strategies with John Rodriguez
Tired of being stuck on page five of Google while your competitors get all the cleaning clients? This episode could be the game-changer your business needs.Our guest, John Rodriguez, brings over two decades of SEO expertise combined wit...
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Season 2025
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Episode 129
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1:03:48
CBL Episode #128 Why you need 80% RECURRING Clients to hit your revenue goals.
Are you constantly chasing your next cleaning job, feeling like you're on an endless hamster wheel of quotes, one-time cleanings, and unpredictable income? The secret to breaking this cycle lies in one powerful number: 80%.Drawing from ...
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Season 2025
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32:19
CBL Episode #127-DoneZo with Boring Cleaners?: Meet Ryan from Long's Cleaning Products
What does it take to transform a 75-year-old family cleaning manufacturing & supply company into a nationwide sensation? Ryan Long of Long's Products joins us to share the remarkable journey that began with his grandfather-in-la...
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Season 2025
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Episode 127
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55:02
CBL Episode #126-Blue Stuff, Big Problems: The Toilet Bowl Cleaner Catastrophe that we see...
Ever watched a viral cleaning hack and wondered if it's too good to be true? Shannon and Jamie, veteran cleaning business owners, expose the dangerous reality behind one of social media's most damaging cleaning trends: using toilet bowl cleaner...
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Season 2025
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Episode 126
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28:36
CBL Episode #125 The Air Conditioning Debate: Client Comfort vs. Cleaner Safety
Ever had sweat dripping into your eyes while cleaning a client's home who insists "it's not that hot"? Shannon and Jamie tackle the critical but often overlooked issue of maintaining proper air conditioning during cleaning services - not just f...
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Season 2025
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Episode 125
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28:11
CBL Episode #124 Samantha Muncuso-From Toilets to TikTok: A Cleaning Influencer's Journey
Ever wondered what happens when a cleaning professional with a quirky sense of humor finds her voice on social media? Samantha Mancuso takes us on a delightful journey from sworn teenage resistance to the cleaning profession ("I don...
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