Cleaning Business Life
Welcome to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast built for cleaning business owners who want more than just a mop and bucket job. Hosted by Shannon Miller, Founder of Klean Freaks University, and Jamie Runco, CEO of Above All Cleaning Company, this show dives into the real-life strategies, stories, and lessons that turn everyday cleaners into thriving business owners. From your very first few clients to scaling beyond the 500,000 and beyond, you’ll get practical tips, honest insights, and inspiration from people who know the grind.
If you’re ready to build a business that works for you—and not the other way around—you’re in the right place.
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! 🚀
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Cleaning Business Life
Episode #40 - 8 Days of Christmas-Day #6 Do you have a service area??
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Save your cleaning business thousands by auditing your service area for distance between homes. Understand expenses as your crew grows, including taxes and payroll. Know if you're required to pay mileage or travel time for employees. Keep drive time and trip charges in check, ensuring safety and accessibility. Get drivers' licenses, Wi-Fi passwords, and share your location for safety. For more tips, visit Cleaning Business Life!
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Until next time—keep showing up, keep sh...
Episode 40 & 15
Save yourself the headache, and learn from us!
When you AUDIT your service area and what the distances are “ In between” your homes that you are servicing. It will save your business thousands!!
As your crew grows so does your expenses. With increased expenses, comes more taxes and larger payroll etc..
Keep your bottom line in check, by knowing how much you are paying, if you are required to pay for Milage at all (currently Arizona does not require it) or a lower wage for travel time. Google, am I required to reimburse or pay travel time for the state of… Then check in with that government entity to be sure.
You will be shocked as some of your homes are 50 miles apart!
You do not pay drive time for any 1099’s.
The standard trip charge is 75.00 each way. Do not go further than an hour away. It might not be worth it for you to go outside your service area. Unless it’s a large 1x job that you are doing.
Questions to ask, Is your road accessible by car?
Or how about a car with 6 inches of clearance?
Safety first ALWAYS!!
Get Drivers licenses
Get their wi-fi password
Let other’s know where you are going to be incase you get lost!
“ We service your area on this day, so this is the day you’re cleaning would be.”-Kimberly Gonzales
As always we look forward to your questions!
All the best,
Cleaning Business Life
