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.
If you’re ready to learn, grow, and take your cleaning business to the next level — hit play and join the Cleaning Business Life community today.
Want to get a hold of us? Please email us at cleaningbusinesslife@gmail.com
Episodes
154 episodes
CBL EP 148 Breaking the Maid Myth: The Truth Behind the Cleaning Industry-Sterotypes
In this episode of Cleaning Business Life, Shannon Miller and co-host Jamie Runco dig into the stereotypes that have followed cleaners and domestic workers for decades — and how today’s cleaning business owners are rewriting the story.
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Season 2025
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Episode 148
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31:15
CBL EP#147 Exit Interviews that work-Turning Goodbye into Growth
Ever lose a great cleaner and feel that gut punch? We’ve been there—and we’ve learned that the moment someone exits is also the moment your business can level up. We walk through how to turn departures into practical insight with five targeted ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 147
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38:53
CBL EP #146 Train the Trainer-PT 2 Working Interviews, Done Right
🎙️ Train the Trainer, Part 2: The Working Interview🧹 Episode SummaryIn this second installment of our Train the Trainer series, Shannon Miller of KleanFreaksUniversity.co...
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46:44
CBL-EP#145 Get Paid Right: Payment Policies that Protect Your Cleaning Business
đź’° Are you taking payments that are hurting your business? In this episode, Shannon and Jamie dive into the smartest ways to get paid in your cleaning business. From Venmo and Zelle to Jobber and ACH, they break down what to use, wh...
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Season 2025
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Episode 145
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37:27
CBL EP#144 Waffle Stomping: The Dirty Truth Cleaners Need to Know
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Season 2025
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Episode 144
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33:42
CBL EP #143-The Maria Perez Story-A Wrong Address, A Life Lost and What Must Change
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18:39
CBL EP #142 Mop it Like it's Hot: The Ultimate Cleaning Kit Breakdown
PSA...Don't forget to apply for the scholarship of the SSPCBA, sponsored by Klean Freaks University.com. Here is the link: https://forms.gle/tFEvbK2iKAJ8ecoR7🎙️ Episode Title:...
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Season 2025
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Episode 142
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39:05
CBL EP #141 Gaines Tavern, Cleaned and Haunted
Want to hear what it’s like to clean a 200-year-old house where history lingers—and sometimes taps you on the shoulder? We sit down with Amber Starr to explore Gaines Tavern in Walton, Kentucky, a city-owned landmark built in 1813 that demands ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 141
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40:53
CBL Episode #140 Anya-Spiritual Cleaning: Transform Your Space and Self
Ever wondered why some spaces feel instantly welcoming while others leave you drained? The answer might lie in the invisible energy surrounding you, according to spiritual healer Anya.Through a chance connection that feels like divine p...
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Season 2025
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Episode 140
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52:03
CBL Episode #139 "Sure, I'll Do That Extra Thing for FREE!" - Words That Could Bankrupt Your Cleaning Business
Every cleaning business owner has faced that moment: You're in a client's home and they casually ask, "While you're here, could you just quickly do this extra thing?" That simple request might seem harmless, but the financial impact can be stag...
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Season 2025
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Episode 139
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41:17
CBL Episode #139 To Shoe or not to Shoe? The Cleaning Professional's Dilemma
The unexpected request to remove shoes at a client's doorstep creates an immediate dilemma for cleaning professionals. Do you comply and risk safety issues, or decline and potentially lose the client? Shannon and Jamie tackle this common indust...
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Season 2025
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Episode 138
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30:20
CBL Episode #137 Jeannie Schiess-Wellness Patches: Revolution in Cleaning Industry Health
What happens when your most valuable business asset—your body—begins to fail? For cleaning business owners, physical health isn't just personal wellness; it's fundamental to business survival.Jeannie Sheese, owner of Epic Cleans in Farm...
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Season 2025
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Episode 137
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1:01:23
CBL-EP# 136 Left Holding the Mop: Surviving a Cleaning Tech Walkout in Your Cleaning Business
A cleaner walks out at noon. The kitchen’s half-done, the client’s checking the clock, and your day just veered off course. We’ve been there, and we’ve learned how to turn that gut-punch into a client win, a team rally, and a better system for ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 136
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46:21
CBL Episode #135 Alison Redman-The Historic Train Station Challenge
Ever wonder what it takes to transform a solo cleaning gig into a thriving business with prestigious commercial contracts? Allison Redman's story is a masterclass in persistence, vision, and seizing opportunity.As a single mother who mo...
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Season 2025
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Episode 135
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1:01:59
CBL Episode# 134- Fourth-Quarter Reset, are you ready?
If Q4 usually feels like a blur, this conversation flips the script. We walk through a practical plan to turn the busiest season into the most focused—anchored by real numbers, smart offers, and the mindset shifts that separate high achievers f...
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Season 2025
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Episode 134
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35:52
CBL-Episode # 133-Dan Young-Social Media on Autopilot
Are you spending precious hours each week struggling to create social media content for your cleaning business? That frustration might soon be a thing of the past. Dan Young returns to Cleaning Business Life with a game-changing announc...
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Season 2025
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Episode 135
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46:15
CBL-TTT-EP #132-Pt. 1-Stepping Out: How to Train Your Trainer
Ready to step away from daily cleaning but worried about maintaining your standards? This episode kicks off our five-part series on "Training Your Trainer" - the critical bridge between working IN your business and working ON it.Jamie s...
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Season 2025
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Episode 132
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38:19
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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Season 2025
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Episode 131
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27:20
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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3:52
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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3:26
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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5:02
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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Season 2025
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Episode 8
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4:29
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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5:02
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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