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Self Maid
At 24 years old, I’ve built a multi 7-figure residential and commercial cleaning company with 2 locations and over 50 employees. Join me as I share thoughts, experiences, tips, and strategies from the depths of my head. This is THE podcast you need to listen to if you own a cleaning business or if you’re looking to start one.
Episodes
90 episodes
The Five-Minute Fool vs. the Forever Fool (#91)
In this episode of Self Maid, I dive into one of my favourite proverbs: “He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.” We’ll talk about why so many of us are afraid to look silly, how...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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25:53
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Why the Number ‘1’ Is Scary in Business | Grow Bigger Than Your Problems (#90)
When I first hit $20k a month in my cleaning business, I thought I’d made it. A single gym contract worth $6,000 a month got me there — but then, without notice, they cancelled. Overnight, I had to let two staff go and my revenue dropped back d...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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18:41
Why Booking a Holiday Could Be the Best Business Decision You Make (#89)
I used to think I couldn’t take time off until my business was “ready.” The problem is, it’s never really ready — unless you give yourself a reason to make it happen.In this episode, I talk about why booking a holiday in advance can actu...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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21:41
How to Get a Lot Done Without Doing Anything | DELEGATE! (#88)
In this episode, I talk about the simple principle of delegation; how stepping back and letting others take on the work is the real key to growth. Instead of trying to do everything yourself, you create more freedom, more impact, and ultimately...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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20:47
Make Every Detail Perfect & Limit the Number of Details | SIMPLIFY! (#87)
In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in running a cleaning business: success doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from doing less, better.I’ll talk about simplifying your services, stre...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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27:27
Clean Up Your Calendar: How to Use Time Blocking to Grow Your Cleaning Business (#86)
Feeling like your days run you instead of the other way around? In this episode of Self Maid, I break down how cleaning business owners can use time blocking to take control of their schedules, boost productivity, and create mor...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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18:45
Big Business, Bigger Unknowns (#85)
In this episode of Self Maid, I share my raw, unfiltered experience of setting up an offshore virtual call centre, something I know absolutely nothing about. It takes me right back to my early days in business, when every problem felt ...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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27:02
You’re Building the Good Old Days | Deconstructing "Highlight Bias" (#84)
Right now it feels chaotic, uncertain, and maybe even overwhelming, but one day, you’ll look back on this moment as the “good old days.” In this episode, I break down the highlight bias; why the past always feels better than it r...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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18:36
Be Your Own Biggest Fan (#83)
In this episode of Self Maid, we're talking about why being your own biggest fan isn’t just mindset fluff, it’s a real growth strategy. If you're not hyped about your business, why would anyone else be? I’ll break down how to con...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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22:26
How to Choose the Right Business Coach, Not Just the Loudest One (#82)
In this episode, we unpack how to choose the right business coach, not just the one shouting the loudest online. I’ll walk you through the importance of value alignment, personal connection, and setting clear goals before you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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23:47
Mould Myths Busted: What You Actually Need to Know (#81)
I recently hopped on a plane from Perth all the way to Brisbane for an intensive four-day certification course in Applied Microbial Remediation through the IICRC. Guided by the S500 and S520 professional standards, I dove deep into the sc...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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32:03
90-Day Financé | Solving Cash Flow in a Cleaning Biz (#80)
In this episode, I dive into one of the biggest silent killers of cleaning businesses: cash flow problems. You’re paying your team every week, but your clients are taking 60 to 90 days to pay you. That gap? It can crush your growth if yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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20:03
Open Doors, Open Wallets (#79)
In this episode of Self Maid, I dive into one of the most underrated but insanely effective ways to grow your residential cleaning business: door knocking. Yep; just you, some flyers, and the courage to show up.I break down why ...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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31:11
The George Clooney Close | Turn Your Clients Into Selfless Sales People (#78)
In this episode, I break down how to turn your clients into loyal, selfless salespeople, without begging for referrals or bribing them with lame discounts.We’re talking about building a referral system based on reciprocity
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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23:06
We Hit a Rough Patch (#77)
The last few weeks have been tough. We've lost key team members, taken a hit to our revenue, and had to face some hard truths about the business. In this episode, I’m opening up about what’s been happening behind the scenes; what went wro...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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14:34
My Story (#76)
In this special episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my full story, from humble beginnings to building one of WA’s most recognised cleaning businesses. You’ll hear the raw, unfiltered truth about the early struggles, the breakthrou...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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1:34:05
If You Want to Succeed, Simplify (#75)
75 episodes in - what a milestone! Thanks for riding with me.In this solo episode, we’re diving into one of the most underrated business growth strategies: simplification. Inspired by a Valentine’s Day gift stall I saw that sold p...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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37:28
From Cleaner to CEO: Navigating 3 Key Growth Milestones (#74)
In this episode of Self Maid, we answer four critical listener questions that highlight the most common, and most pivotal challenges cleaning business owners face when scaling. From raising prices and adding GST without losing clients,...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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45:21
Anecdotal & Analytical Evidence | Your Secret Weapon in Business (#73)
Should you trust your gut or follow the numbers? In this episode of Self Maid, Jason shares how to balance real-world feedback with hard data to make better decisions in your cleaning business. Learn how to avoid blind spots, spot hidden...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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46:51
Get Uncomfortable | How to Get to Where You REALLY Wanna Be (#72)
If you've ever dropped your price to "keep the client happy" or agreed to a service you don’t offer just to avoid an awkward conversation, this episode is for you. In this one, we’re talking about the power of saying no, setting boundari...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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46:10
The Morning Show! (#71)
In this episode of Self Maid, I break down how a simple TikTok landed me a spot on The Morning Show with Larry and Kylie.I take you behind the scenes of flying to Sydney, walking into the Channel 7 studios, and what it ...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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31:25
Jim’s Empire | Meet the Man Behind Australia’s Famous $500,000,000/yr Franchise (#70)
In this episode of Self Maid, I sit down with Jim Penman — the man behind the beard and the $500 million Jim’s Group empire. What started with just $24 and a lawnmower has become Australia’s most recognisable franchise network, spanning everyth...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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1:26:14
I Interviewed Jim Penman... Episode Coming Wednesday! | What It’s Like Talking to the Billion Dollar Man (#69)
What’s it like to chat 1-on-1 with the man behind one of Australia’s most iconic brands? In this solo episode, I reflect on my conversation with Jim Penman—the founder of Jim’s Group, a half-a-billion-dollar empire with over 5,000 fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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12:12
24 Laps Around the Sun (#68)
I turned 24 today. Just wanted to jump on here quickly and say a big thank you to everyone listening!
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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7:12
Document the Journey | Make Your Success Undeniable (#67)
In this episode, I talk about the power of documenting your journey. Whether it’s through journaling, voice notes, or video. Not for likes or followers, but for you. When imposter syndrome hits or you feel stuck, these raw moments can ...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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28:09