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Hiring the wrong employee can cost you far more than a few days of training.

It can cost you customers, morale, time, and confidence.

In this episode of Cleaning Business Life, Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco discuss the interview red flags they've learned to recognize after years of hiring, training, and leading teams in the residential cleaning industry. From candidates who arrive late and blame every former employer to those subtle warning signs that are easy to overlook when you're desperate to fill a position, this conversation is full of practical lessons that can help you make better hiring decisions.

But it's not all about what to avoid.

We also discuss the green flags—the qualities that often lead to dependable, coachable, long-term employees who become valuable members of your team.

Whether you're hiring your very first employee or adding to an established company, this episode will help you slow down, ask better questions, and trust what people are showing you during the interview process.

If you enjoyed this episode, we also recommend:

•  Episode 214: Training Day One – What Should It Look Like? 
•  Episode 210: Culture Comes From the Top 
•  Episode 206: Scaling Pains – The Problems Nobody Warns You About 
•  Episode 212: Your Customers Don't Pay You for Hard Work 

Together, these episodes will help you hire better, train better, and build a business that doesn't depend on luck—it depends on systems, leadership, and intentional decisions.

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Thanks for listening to Cleaning Business Life. Until next time, keep building assets that buy back your time.

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