Confessions of a Cleaning Business Owner

Can you make millions in the cleaning industry?


Listen Later

In this episode of Confessions of a Cleaning Business Owner, Louise Trehearn and Diane Greenwood break down the real potential for making millions in the cleaning industry. They tackle the common misconception that high turnover equals success and emphasize why profit is the true measure of a thriving business.

Together, they explore the importance of understanding financials, the risks of relying solely on accountants, and why financial education is crucial for cleaning business owners. From navigating misleading turnover figures to ensuring sustainable profit, this episode is packed with insights to help you make smarter business decisions.

Key Takeaways:

✔ You can make millions in cleaning, but profit matters more than turnover.
✔ Turnover can be misleading—profit is what keeps a business sustainable.
✔ Many high-turnover cleaning businesses have shockingly low profit margins.
✔ Commercial cleaning isn't always as profitable as it seems.
✔ Understanding your numbers is essential for long-term success.
✔ Most cleaning business owners lack financial education.
✔ Accountants don’t always understand the cleaning industry—know your own numbers.
✔ Setting the right prices starts with knowing your profit margins.
✔ Regularly tracking financials prevents unpleasant surprises.
✔ Success isn’t about big contracts alone; sustainable profit is key.

Tune in for a no-nonsense conversation that will change the way you think about money in your cleaning business! 🎧💰

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Confessions of a Cleaning Business OwnerBy Domestic Cleaning Business Network

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

6 ratings


More shows like Confessions of a Cleaning Business Owner

View all
The Side Hustle Show by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation | YAP Media

The Side Hustle Show

1,586 Listeners

Grow My Cleaning Company's Podcast by Mike Campion, Author, Speaker, serial entrepreneur and bad dinner guest hel

Grow My Cleaning Company's Podcast

234 Listeners

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett by DOAC

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

7,165 Listeners

On Purpose with Jay Shetty by iHeartPodcasts

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

27,238 Listeners

Smart Cleaning School by Ken Carfagno

Smart Cleaning School

63 Listeners

Profit Cleaners: Grow Your Cleaning Company and Redefine Profit by Brandon Schoen | Brandon Condrey

Profit Cleaners: Grow Your Cleaning Company and Redefine Profit

58 Listeners

The Business of Cleaning by Janitorial Manager

The Business of Cleaning

14 Listeners

Mindset & Motivation by Dr. Stephen Cabral

Mindset & Motivation

160 Listeners

Motivation Daily by Motiversity by Motiversity

Motivation Daily by Motiversity

1,924 Listeners

The UpFlip Podcast by UpFlip

The UpFlip Podcast

250 Listeners

Clean Biz Network Podcast | How To Start a 7-Figure Commercial Cleaning Company by AJ Simmons

Clean Biz Network Podcast | How To Start a 7-Figure Commercial Cleaning Company

16 Listeners

The Profitable Cleaner by James Harper

The Profitable Cleaner

25 Listeners

The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

The Mel Robbins Podcast

20,604 Listeners

Cleaning Business Life by Shannon Miller & Jamie Runco

Cleaning Business Life

21 Listeners

Filthy Rich Cleaners: The Cleaning Business Podcast by ZenMaid

Filthy Rich Cleaners: The Cleaning Business Podcast

13 Listeners