“Without taking action, nothing happens”. - Donny Minchillo

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Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of True Grime Stories, Jeannie Henderson sits down with Donny Minchillo, founder of Joy of Cleaning in St. Petersburg, Florida. Donny shares how he transformed a small house cleaning business with 24 recurring clients into a $1.2M enterprise—by embracing the counterintuitive strategy of overhiring. From immigrant roots to a thriving business owner, Donny opens up about the key mindset shifts, systems, and action steps that helped him scale with purpose, serve his family, and build a brand that’s not just successful—but sustainable.

🔑 Key Topics:

• Why overhiring can be the key to scaling your cleaning business
• The role of mindset and mentorship in entrepreneurial success
• How to deal with fear and uncertainty in leadership
• Filling schedules creatively while building your bench
• The impact of family, purpose, and a strong morning routine
• Using AI and SEO to drive 300+ leads a month
• Donny’s future vision: from local business to national brand

Guest’s Information: 

Learn more about Joy of Cleaning:

• JoyOfCleaning.com
• Instagram.com/joy_of_cleaning
• Youtube.com/@joyofcleaning
• Facebook.com/JoyofCleaningFlorida/

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