Filthy Rich Cleaners: The Cleaning Business Podcast

#57: From Immigration Consultant to Cleaning Empire Builder

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What happens when an immigration consultant discovers the cleaning industry is the perfect pathway to the American Dream? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Julie Lesage, who specializes in helping international investors start cleaning businesses through E2 visas. From her own pandemic pivot to cleaning full-time to building an affiliate network across the US, Julie shares the unique challenges and opportunities of launching cleaning companies for newcomers to America.

What You'll Learn:
  • Why cleaning businesses are ideal for E2 investor visas
  • How to manage W-2 employees remotely before owners arrive in the US
  • The cultural differences that make Canadian business owners exceptional employers
  • Smart backup planning for staff and client cancellations
  • How concept-based training beats rigid checklists every time
  • Why cancellation fees can fund charity cleanings (genius move!)
  • The surprising states international investors gravitate toward
    • Resources Mentioned:
    • Clean Logic E2 Visa Services
    • ZenMaid Software: https://get.zenmaid.com/
    • Homebase HR App
    • Cleaning for a Reason: https://cleaningforareason.org/
      • Try ZenMaid free for 14 days

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