Cleaning Business Life
Cleaning Business Life is your must-listen weekly podcast for cleaning business owners who want to scale smarter, not harder.
Hosted by Shannon Miller, founder of Klean Freaks University, and Jamie Runco, CEO of Above All Cleaning Company, this podcast delivers the strategies, systems, and insider knowledge you need to build a thriving, profitable cleaning business.
No matter where you are in your journey—whether you're launching your first cleaning company or scaling to seven figures—Cleaning Business Life gives you the tools to streamline operations, maximize profits, and grow with confidence.
Each episode dives deep into topics like:
✔️ Building scalable systems that create efficiency and long-term success.
✔️ Product reviews & recommendations to equip your team with the best tools.
✔️ Expert interviews with industry leaders sharing real-world insights.
✔️ Q&A sessions tackling your most pressing business challenges.
✔️ Industry trends & strategies to keep you ahead of the competition.
Tune in every week and take your cleaning business to the next level! 🚀
Want to get a hold of us, please email us at cleaningbusinesslife@gmail.com
Episodes
137 episodes
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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27:12
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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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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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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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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Episode 130
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56:52
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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Episode 129
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1:04:50
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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32:57
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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Episode 127
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56:04
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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Episode 126
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29:14
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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Episode 125
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28:49
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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1:03:25
CBL Episode#123 R-E-N-G-O-T-I-A-T-I-O-N... after the fact!
Pricing mistakes can cost your cleaning business thousands of dollars and countless hours of frustration. In this candid discussion, we break down a real-world example of a cleaning professional who found themselves working for less than $10 pe...
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Episode 120
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29:41
CBL #122 (5 IN 1 All Purpose Cleaner- Nicole Cascardi)
Nicole’s journey from professional cleaner to product innovator is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and real-world expertise.At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, after years of grueling work in both residentia...
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Episode 123
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50:21
CBL Episode #121-Building a Clean Company Culture with Michelle of White Rhino Cleaning Co.
When your employees rarely see each other face-to-face, how do you build a strong company culture? Michelle from White Rhino Cleaning Company joins us to reveal the strategies that have helped her 56-employee commercial cleaning operation thriv...
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Episode 122
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1:13:15
CBL Episode #120- The TikTok Disaster Zone: When Cleaning Hacks Go Wrong
Every professional cleaner's nightmare unfolded in real-time as Jamie and Shannon recounted horror stories of damage caused by TikTok cleaning hacks gone wrong. At the heart of their discussion was a cautionary tale about a cleaner who used a p...
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Episode 121
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26:34
CBL Episode # 119 The Business Owner's Guide to Handling Re Cleans & 24 hour Guarantees
What happens when a client calls about your 24-hour or 48-hour cleaning guarantee? This question surfaces regularly in cleaning business communities, and for good reason—it tests your operations, employee management, and customer service philos...
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Episode 119
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27:48
CBL Episode #118 Beyond the Reach: When Specialty Cleaning Becomes a Liability-We are specifically talking about Popcorn Ceilings...
Tackling popcorn ceilings might seem like a straightforward cleaning task, but as experienced professionals reveal in this candid discussion, it's anything but simple. These textured ceilings, popular in the 1970s as apartment sound barriers, p...
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25:52
CBL Episode #117-Pink Flamingos & Trust Issues
Trust forms the foundation of every successful client-cleaner relationship, but what happens when that trust is deliberately tested? Pink flamingos under rugs, coins beneath trash cans, and objects hidden in unexpected places aren't random occu...
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14:32
CBL Episode # 116 The 80-20 Rule: Transforming Your Cleaning Business with Pareto's Principle
Pareto's Principle might sound like dry economic theory, but it's actually one of the most powerful tools cleaning business owners can harness to transform their operations and profitability. In this eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 116
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29:52