Cleaning Business Life
Cleaning Business Life, is a weekly podcast co-hosted by Shannon Miller, founder of Klean Freaks University, and Jamie Runco, CEO of Above All Cleaning Company, based in Northern California.
This podcast is dedicated to helping cleaning business owners at every stage, from startup to scaling to 7 figures. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or an established business owner, you'll discover proven strategies, systems, and methods that will help you streamline operations, increase profitability, and grow your business.
Each episode dives deep into essential topics such as:
- Effective business systems and structures that drive growth.
- Product recommendations and tips on using the right tools for the job.
- Expert interviews with industry leaders sharing insights and success stories.
- Q&A sessions where we answer your pressing business questions.
- The **latest trends** shaping the cleaning industry today.
Tune in weekly to level up your cleaning business and stay ahead of the competition!
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Cleaning Business Life
Episode #34 - Should you ever give a refund or a discount with your cleaning business?
Providing exceptional customer service can set you apart from the competition. It's crucial in an era where many prefer digital communication. Remember, it takes 40 five-star reviews to counteract one bad review, so prioritize customer satisfaction.
For one-time cleanings, conduct a walkthrough with the client or cleaning technicians and have them sign off on satisfaction to avoid issues later. Refunds should be rare, and discounts should be used judiciously based on your business's needs.
The cleaning industry typically offers a 24-hour guarantee for re-cleaning any deficiencies. Move-in and move-out cleanings are best scheduled as the first appointment of the day to ensure accuracy.
Consider holding annual or biannual training days for cleaning technicians and show appreciation with small gifts or gift cards.
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Most people are not interested in human and human contact and don’t want to deal with anyone unless its text message over their phone. If you provide any form of Customer Service, it will give you an edge of the rest of your competition!
Remember It takes 40 good 5 star reviews to negate 1 bad 1 star review! Each 5 star review is worth at least 70k to your to bottom line!
When doing a 1 x cleaning make it mandatory to have someone do a Walk Through with you if you are cleaning or with your cleaning tech’s. Have them sign that they are satisfied. This has covered my butt on more than one occasion.
Refunds are very few and far between don’t give then unless you absolutely have to.
Partial refunds are even rarer!
I am not a fan of giving out a discount, you decide what is best for your Cleaning Business
The Cleaning industry in general is NOW only a 24 hour guarantee-If they find something that is not to their satisfaction, they can call and we will go back and re-clean any deficiencies, with in reason.
All Move in and move out cleanings should be done as the first appointment of the day. Not in the afternoon. The reason for this is because, most of the time the client does not correctly state what the actual condition is inside the home currently.
( Look for the Episode that discusses the dirt code…)
Have at least an annual or bi annual training day for all your cleaning tech’s
100.00 give away for employee appreciation times
Or a gift cards
