Economic downturns can be challenging, but with the right strategies and mindset, you can not only survive but also grow your business. In today's episode, we're tackling a crucial topic: How to keep your commercial cleaning business thriving in a struggling economy. Stay tuned as we share practical tips, real-life examples, and expert advice to help you navigate tough times and come out stronger.

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Effective communication can make all the difference in convincing prospects to choose your services over the competition. In this episode of the OctoClean Podcast, we’re diving into the art of securing more cleaning contracts by mastering the way you speak to potential clients. We’ll share our strategies, experiences, and tips to help you refine your approach. 

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Everyone makes mistakes, and often, we don't realize we're making them until it's too late. In this episode of The OctoClean Podcast, we'll discuss the most common mistakes in our industry and how to avoid them. Drawing from our own experiences, we aim to help you steer clear of the pitfalls we've encountered. It's a great episode, so stick around until the very end!

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In this episode of The OctoClean Podcast, Matt and Greg share tactics for expanding your workforce, determining the right time and method for bringing on your first manager, and creating a company culture people want to be a part of. Be sure to visit our YouTube upload to enter for a chance to win an exciting prize!

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In this Episode, Matt and Greg teach you how to manage payroll and pay your employees what they are worth. They also share how to bill customers and what to do when your customers don't pay on time. 

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In this episode, Matt and Greg discuss practical tips for business owners eyeing the six figure mark. They speak about their own experience, the hurdles that plague most business owners, and the new challenges that making six figures will bring.

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In Podcast 7, Matt and Greg discuss service schedules, the area in a proposal where the work to be performed is described. You'll learn how specific cleaning services should be, how to accomodate customer requests, and how to share service schedules with your prospects and customers.

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Episode 06 of The OctoClean Podcast takes place at The ISSA Show North America, where cleaning industry experts and vendors converge to discuss innovations and showcase their products. In this episode, hosts Matt and Greg are joined by Jeff Cross, the Media Director for ISSA and a seasoned expert in the cleaning domain. Together, they shed light on the industry's latest trends and innovations.

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How do you qualify a prospect? What questions should you ask at the initial walkthrough? And what do you need to set a profitable price? Matt and Greg answer these questions and more in The OctoClean Podcast, Episode 5.

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Starting a cleaning business can seem complex, but it is more manageable than you might think. In this podcast, Matt and Greg guide you through the crucial steps required to start a cleaning business and what must be accomplished beforehand. 

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