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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
82 episodes
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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Episode 83
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22:26
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Business is Hard - It's Even Harder if You're an Idiot | Know Your Numbers (#66)
In this episode of Self Maid, Jason breaks down the real reason most businesses fail — and it’s not the economy, competition, or bad marketing. It’s financial blindness. From Uber Eats on Afterpay to pawn shops loaning against handbags...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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27:23
Answering Your Questions in Sydney Harbour! ft. Kings Cleaning Co (#65)
In this special Q&A episode, we’re coming to you straight from Sydney Harbour, with the iconic Harbour Bridge as our backdrop. I sat down with Scott and Gabby from Kings Cleaning Co to answer real questions about the cl...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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49:10
Water Restoration Training in Sydney ft. Scott & Gabby from Kings Cleaning Co. (#64)
In this episode of Self Maid, I’m joined by Scott and Gabby from Kings Cleaning Co for a laid-back but powerful convo about all things business growth and what it takes to scale in the cleaning industry. We talk about the water restora...
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Episode 64
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1:08:54
Good Is the Enemy of Great | Are You Growing or Just Coasting? (#63)
Is your cleaning business running smoothly, but not really growing? In this episode, we unpack why "good enough" can be the biggest threat to greatness. If you’re stuck in comfort mode, it’s time to snap out of it and level up.
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Episode 63
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23:25
Is This Really a Big Deal? Shifting Perspective on Business Challenges (#62)
As business owners, it’s easy to let one small issue consume our entire day. A single complaint, a minor mistake, or a difficult customer can feel like a massive problem—even when the bigger picture tells a different story. In this episode of <...
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Episode 62
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28:26
Sell Like Amazon, Hire Like Harvard: My Secret Business Growth Formula (#61)
If you want to grow your cleaning business (or any business), you need to do two things: make it ridiculously easy for customers to buy from you and make it much harder for people to work for you.In this episode, we break d...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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32:56
The Fortune Is in the Follow-Up: HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY! (#60)
Most cleaning business owners either fear following up or think they shouldn’t have to. But the reality? It takes 7-15+ touchpoints to close most sales! In this episode of Self Maid, I break down why so many business owners ...
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Episode 60
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30:27
Decentralized, Not Disorganized: Systemizing a Cleaning Business Without Micromanaging (#59)
How do you scale a cleaning business without micromanaging every move your team makes? In this episode of Self Maid, we dive into the systems and strategies that eliminate the need for blind trust in a decentralized business. Lea...
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Episode 59
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21:21