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INTERVIEW: Finding, Training and Keeping GREAT Service Employees - Interview with Dick Ollek
INTERVIEW: Finding, Training and Keeping GREAT Service Employees - Interview with Dick Ollek Finding, training and keeping GREAT service employees. This is a topic of interest to all building service contractors. Dick Ollek has been in the cleaning industry for over 40 years and has perfected the art of hiring GREAT employees. In this 3-part series of interviews, Dick shares some of the secrets he's learned over his 40 year long journey of owning a very successful commercial cleaning company. Whether you're just thinking about hiring employees or you're struggling to retain GREAT employees, this is the book for you! . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Recap of the 2009 BSCAI Convention
AUDIO: Recap of the 2009 BSCAI Convention Jean and Steve Hanson recap the 2009 BSCAI Convention and Trade Show, held in Chicago. In Part 1, they discuss some of the presentations they attended including Bridging the Generation Gap, What is Marketing? -- The Difference Between Marketing & Sales (presented by David Holly, who is a member of The Janitorial Store's Panel of Experts), How Current Customers Are the Easiest Way to Grow Revenue and Explode Your Profits, and How to Build a High Performance Team. In Part 2 they recapa keynote speech from a NASA astronaut who spoke about the importance of teamwork, and they recap the Trade Show floor. . . . keep reading
David Holly
David Holly David Holly has been involved in the cleaning industry for almost 30 years, working in virtually every facet of the business. He was the VP of a regional cleaning contractor, Director of Sales & Marketing for S.C. Johnson Professional, and Director of Marketing for Multi-Clean. He is now the President of Don't Panic Productions, Inc., a new media development company that produces training and marketing materials for companies and organizations in the cleaning industry. David is the co-author of the book Green Cleaning for Dummies published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Green Sales Tips, published by The Green Cleaning University Press, and the recently published The Business of Green Cleaning published by the IFMA Foundation. He is the founder of Green Cleaning University (www.greencleaninguniversity.org.) He is also a member of The Ashkin Group, a consulting firm dedicated to Greening the cleaning industry. . . . keep reading
Ron Segura
Ron Segura Segura & Associates is a hands-on consulting company, whose strength is in the assistance given in the implementation of suggested changes. From the initial Company Analysis to the final phase of implementation, Segura & Associates is there to help you reach your goals. As President of Segura & Associates, Ron Segura brings over 40 years of experience in all segments of the cleaning industry. Ten of those years were spent as Manager of Janitorial /Document Services for Walt Disney Pictures and Television. . . . keep reading
Sharon Cowan
Sharon Cowan After a successful career in the fashion merchandising field working for national chain stores, Sharon left that industry to pursue her dream of owning her own business. Seeing a limitless opportunity, Sharon purchased a small local cleaning company grossing under 100K with 4 employees. Drawing on her expertise and business experience, Sharon grew the "little cleaning business" to a regional firm servicing both residential and commercial accounts along the Treasure Coast of Florida. Be sure to listen to the free interview with Sharon on how she got started and became successful in the industry. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Insurance For Your Cleaning Business - What You Need to Know
Jean Hanson
AUDIO: Insurance For Your Cleaning Business - What You Need to Know Listen to Jean's interview with Gary Beggs of Valenti Trobec Chandler Insurance Group. VTC insurance has more than 20 years of experience insuring janitorial companies. In this informative interview, Gary answers questions about all the different types of insurance available to janitorial cleaning companies. . . . keep reading
Dick Ollek CBSE
Dick Ollek CBSE Dick Ollek is a 45 year veteran of the cleaning industry. He owned his own building service contracting firm for over 30 years and served as president of BSCAI (Building Service Contractors Association International). Dick is also a member of Tripod Learning Associates a group made up of three of the top consulting firms in the Cleaning Industry. Dick now owns Consultants in Cleaning, LLC, and speaks at various industry conventions and seminars. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Maid Service Basics: What You Must Know To Grow Your Residential Cleaning Service
Jean Hanson
AUDIO: Maid Service Basics: What You Must Know To Grow Your Residential Cleaning Service Maid Service Basics - What You Must Know To Grow Your Residential Cleaning Service. This is a series of interviews with residential cleaning expert, Debbie Sardone, The Maid Coach. And for those of you who own commercial cleaning businesses, you'll want to listen too - these important lessons apply to anyone who owns a cleaning business. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Trade Show Recap - 2008 BSCAI Convention
AUDIO: Trade Show Recap - 2008 BSCAI Convention This is a recap of the Trade Show floor at the 2008 BSCAI Convention and Trade Show. Included are the following vendors - Pullman Holt stone floor products, Aztec floor equipment, Value Certified Equipment and Sunbelt Rentals. Listen to the audio or read the written transcription. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: How to Create a Bid Proposal - Seminar Recap - 2008 BSCAI Convention
AUDIO: How to Create a Bid Proposal - Seminar Recap - 2008 BSCAI Convention This is a recap of the "How to Create a Bid Proposal" Seminar at the 2008 BSCAI Annual Convention and Trade Show. There is also a written transcription of the audio if you prefer to read about it. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Green Cleaning Certification Seminar Recap - 2008 BSCAI Convention and Trade Show
Jean Hanson
AUDIO: Green Cleaning Certification Seminar Recap - 2008 BSCAI Convention and Trade Show This is a recap of the Green Cleaning Certification Seminar at the 2008 BSCAI Annual Convention and Trade Show. The presenter was Mark Petruzzi, V.P. of Certification for Green Seal. He spoke about pricing, training requirements and upcoming residential cleaning certification. . . . keep reading
Marketing and Sales Success for Cleaning Companies - Audio Class on CD
Marketing and Sales Success for Cleaning Companies - Audio Class on CD Are you struggling with finding new clients for your cleaning business? Do you wonder how other cleaning companies seem to market their business so successfully? Now you can discover the secrets to marketing your cleaning business that gets results! This two hour audio class on CD also includes a complete written transcript, eBook and extra bonuses! . . . keep reading
INTERVIEW: Restoration Industry Expert
INTERVIEW: Restoration Industry Expert Make Dollars From Disasters! If you have ever wanted to enter the incredibly lucrative disaster restoration field, then you need to click here first! Listen to this hour long interview with Restoration Cleaning Expert and author of the book "Insider Secrets For A Successful Restoration Business", Phil McLaughlin and co-author, Steven A. LaVelle. . . . keep reading
INTERVIEW: Residential Cleaning Expert, Debbie Sardone
INTERVIEW: Residential Cleaning Expert, Debbie Sardone No problem is too big or too small for The Maid Service Coach to help you solve. Debbie Sardone has owned and operated a residential cleaning business for over 26 years. Listen to this audio interview as Debbie reveals the top five burning issues that residential cleaning services face and her strategies for overcoming the obstacles standing in your way. Whether you own a residential cleaning service or a commercial cleaning business, Debbie's common sense, real-world advice is right on the money. . . . keep reading
INTERVIEW: Cleaning for a Reason
INTERVIEW: Cleaning for a Reason Fighting cancer is difficult enough, but living with it is even tougher - and that's where the Cleaning for A Reason Foundation steps in. This newly formed nonprofit offers free professional housecleaning services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer. Listen to this compelling interview with the founder, Debbie Sardone. . . . keep reading
Conference Call (Bridge Line) Tips and Etiquette
Jean Hanson
Througout the year we offer Telephone Discussion Forums, Interviews with Experts, and Classes via telephone bridgeline. Please read this article before joining us on any of the calls. It offers tips that will make your experience most enjoyable! . . . keep reading
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