Cleaning Business Life
🎙 Cleaning Business Life
Welcome to Cleaning Business Life, the real-talk podcast for cleaning business owners, solo cleaners, and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to build profitable, sustainable cleaning companies.
Hosted by Shannon Miller & Jamie Runco, this show dives deep into cleaning industry trends, marketing strategies, client management, hiring and training, systems and automation, and the real stories behind running a cleaning business.
Whether you’re in residential cleaning, commercial janitorial, Airbnb turnovers, or move-out cleanings, you’ll find actionable advice, insider tips, and inspiring interviews from cleaning pros who’ve done the work.
Each week, we talk about what really happens behind the mop — from growing your client list, to raising prices, handling burnout, and creating freedom through your cleaning business.
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Episode #40 - 8 Days of Christmas-Day #6 Do you have a service area??
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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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,
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