OutWork'em Podcast | Jake's Carpet Cleaning: Non Toxic Services & Simple Living | Episode 27

In this episode of the OutWork'em Podcast, guest host Jana Kearney sits down with Jake from Jake's Carpet Cleaning, a passionate owner-operator serving Littleton, Co and the Denver metro area with a unique approach to carpet and air duct cleaning. Jake shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey - from accidentally starting a business while in college to scaling up to 10 employees, then consciously scaling back down to become an owner-operator again. 🧽✨

Jake specializes in providing air duct and carpet cleaning services to health-conscious families using 100% plant-based products that are literally safe enough to drink! His story is one of adaptation, family priorities, and finding satisfaction in working with your hands.
In this episode, you'll learn:

- How Jake accidentally became an entrepreneur while studying to be a youth pastor

- Why he scaled from 10 employees back to owner-operator (and loves it!)

- The importance of non-toxic cleaning products for families and children's health

- How Jake built his business on referrals, reviews, and repeat customers without paid advertising for 5+ years

- The entrepreneurial skill of knowing when to scale up vs. scale down

- Why working with your hands and seeing tangible results daily brings deep satisfaction

- How Jake involves his kids in the business while teaching them valuable skills

Connect with Jake's Carpet Cleaning:
🌐 Website: https://www.jakescarpetcleaning.com/
📧 Email: thebrain@jakescarpetcleaning.com
📞 Phone: 303.309.9797
📍 Service Area: 30 miles from Littleton, Colorado (covering most of Denver metro area)

Special Shoutout:
Be sure to check out Jake's partner Kalla's podcast "ReKallabrate" at: https://www.youtube.com/@rekallabrate/videos

Jake's story proves that success isn't always about scaling bigger - sometimes it's about finding the perfect size for your life and values. Whether you're in cleaning services or any other home service business, this episode offers authentic insights on building a sustainable, family-focused business.

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