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Discover how a simple cleaning checklist can transform your business and maintain high standards, even as you expand your team.  (Look for google Drive link below, for a basic cleaning check list.)  

Join me, Shannon Miller, alongside Jamie Runco from Above All Cleaning Services, as we unpack the secrets behind creating an effective cleaning checklist that ensures consistency in every job. 

Learn about digital tools like Jobber that are revolutionizing checklist management, enabling growth while keeping the quality of your services on par with leading brands. We'll guide you through defining cleaning standards and differentiating between varying service levels to meet diverse client expectations seamlessly.

We dive into the nuts and bolts of achieving efficiency and professionalism in the cleaning industry. From implementing the 70% clutter rule (see link to episode below)  to leveraging the roles of 1099 contractors versus W-2 employees, our conversation provides actionable insights for managing your team and maintaining legal compliance. 

See how universal training parallels, such as those employed by McDonald's, can prepare your staff for any cleaning scenario, boosting client satisfaction and reducing decision fatigue. This episode is a goldmine of strategies to streamline your operations and keep your business running smoothly.

Finally, we tackle the sensitive topic of price adjustments in

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Erica Paynter is the brains behind My Virtual Bookkeeper, a bookkeeping firm for cleaning companies, and the creator of Clean Co. Cash Flow Academy and the Clean Co. Collective. She’s on a mission to help cleaning business owners make sense of their numbers without boring them to tears! Erica’s all about turning messy books into profit-packed powerhouses.

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