"Your team cannot grow unless you grow. So don’t be afraid to slow down, build the foundations, and stay rooted to your values. Culture is everything." — Tetiana Kolcheva

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Episode Summary: What happens when a stay-at-home twin mom with no business history in the U.S. decides to start a cleaning business? If you’re Tetiana Kolcheva, you grow into a confident CEO—with a thriving company, a strong culture, and a team whose lives are being changed by your leadership.

Jeannie sits down with Tetiana, owner of Summit Cleaning in Colorado, to talk about the messy middle, the mindset shifts, and the systems that helped her go from first client to steady growth—and why she believes everyone deserves that kind of opportunity.

🎧 In this episode:

• How Tetiana found CBF before she found her first employee
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• The moment she realized she’d outgrown her systems
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• Why she believes culture is the foundation for sustainable growth
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• Touching stories of her team’s life-changing wins
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Guest’s Information: 

• Learn more about Summit Cleaning: https://summitcleaningco.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summitcleaningllc/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitcleaningco/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/summitcleaningllc/
• CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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#TrueGrimeStories #CleaningBusinessWisdom #CBFSuccess #LeadershipJourney

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Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of True Grime Stories, I sit down with cleaning industry leader and entrepreneur Jhon LeBaron, co-owner of Primavera Cleaning Services. Jhon shares how a full-blown admin team mutiny nearly derailed his business and how it led to the boldest move of his career: going 100% remote.

What started as a crisis became a catalyst for growth, freedom, and smarter operations. Jhon opens up about the systems, hiring strategy, and mindset shifts that allowed him to scale to over $3 million in revenue and lead a team from anywhere, all while prioritizing his role as a husband and father of six.

If you’re craving more time, stronger leadership, and long-term sustainability, Jhon’s story proves that freedom isn’t found by working harder—it’s found by building better systems.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

✅ The “Grime Scene” that sparked the shift

• Losing his entire admin team almost overnight
• Hiring struggles and operational chaos

✅ The decision to go fully remote

• Why it happened
• How it solved more than just hiring problems

✅ Building a systems-first business

• Documentation, process clarity, and tech
• Keys to onboarding and training a remote workforce

✅ Mindset + Management

• Embracing chaos as a sign of growth
• How his leadership style evolved post-mutiny

✅ Tips for starting with remote hiring

• Three steps to take before hiring your first VA or remote admin
• What most cleaning business owners get wrong

Guest’s Information: 

• Learn more about Primavera Cleaning Service: https://primaveracleaning.com/ 
• JhonLeBaron.com
• CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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“Keep investing in your learning.” - Ino Padilla

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Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of True Grime Stories, Ino Padilla, co-owner of Detail Cleaning Services in Houston, Texas. Ino shares his journey from near collapse to building one of the largest residential cleaning businesses in the U.S.—all while managing operations, launching new ventures like Outrank Automations, and coaching with Cleaning Business Fundamentals (CBF).

He walks us through a defining “grime scene” during Hurricane Harvey, when their business nearly shut down completely due to lack of systems and financial safety nets. Ino reveals how investing in learning, systemizing operations, and putting people first helped not only stabilize the business but launch it to new heights.

Whether you’re just starting out or managing a growing team, this episode is packed with real, actionable insights on surviving crises, scaling smart, and turning breakdowns into breakthroughs.

🔑 Key Topics: 

• Family-run business story of Detail Cleaning Services
• How the business nearly collapsed
• Operating paycheck to paycheck
• No systems, no financial cushion
• Investing in education (CBF program)
• Creating and refining systems for operations and crisis management
• Positive team leadership during disasters
• Customer communication during shutdowns
• Asking clients to prepay services during the crisis
• Crisis readiness through rescheduling, staff training, and automation
• Launch of Outrank Automations
• Ino’s role as a Spanish-speaking CBF coach

Guest’s Information: 

• Learn more about Detail Cleaning Services: https://detailcleanings.com/ 
• https://debbiesardone.clickfunnels.com/member-buys-coaching-ino-padilla
• https://outrankautomations.com/
• CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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I did it, it didn't need to be perfect, it started with… “what to do if”. - Taresa Spiroff

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Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of True Grime Stories, Taresa Spiroff, owner of CleanFlorida, shares her powerful journey from tending bar to building a 30+ person cleaning company. Starting with just $500 and a dream, Taresa opens up about the turning points that helped her grow a thriving business—including the moment she realized the need for systems, playbooks, and letting go of perfection.

Taresa shares the struggles she faced as a single mom trying to balance work and family, how a heart-to-heart with her daughter changed her business mindset, and the exact steps she took to document her processes and build a business that runs without her. From burnout to breakthroughs, this episode is filled with honesty, actionable advice, and encouragement for any cleaning business owner ready to scale with clarity and purpose.

📌 Key Topics:

• How CleanFlorida started with one vacation rental and a bar guest's request
• From chaos to systems: why Taresa built her “What to Do If…” team playbook
• Letting go of perfection and starting small with SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• How documenting processes led to real business freedom
• Balancing motherhood and business ownership
• The importance of community support and business coaching (CBF)
• Hiring the right people and developing leaders, not just managing staff
• Using tools like Google Drive and ChatGPT to build a scalable operations hub
• Why you don’t have to be the implementer—and why that’s okay
• Learning to focus on what’s important vs. what’s urgent
• How she grew from a stuck revenue point to a $2.4M business run rate
• Encouragement for women in business and giving yourself grace

Guest’s Information: 

• Learn more about CleanFlorida: www.clean-florida.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleanNaples
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleanflorida9756
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleanflorida
• The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success - Book by Dan Sullivan
• Cleaning For A Reason - One of our core values is giving back, and one of the ways we do that is to offer free cleaning for women going through cancer treatments.
• Donor.ourrescue.org - CleanFlorida is raising money for a cause that’s important to us. Please donate and help fight to end child trafficking.
• CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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“Without taking action, nothing happens”. - Donny Minchillo

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Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of True Grime Stories, Jeannie Henderson sits down with Donny Minchillo, founder of Joy of Cleaning in St. Petersburg, Florida. Donny shares how he transformed a small house cleaning business with 24 recurring clients into a $1.2M enterprise—by embracing the counterintuitive strategy of overhiring. From immigrant roots to a thriving business owner, Donny opens up about the key mindset shifts, systems, and action steps that helped him scale with purpose, serve his family, and build a brand that’s not just successful—but sustainable.

🔑 Key Topics:

• Why overhiring can be the key to scaling your cleaning business
• The role of mindset and mentorship in entrepreneurial success
• How to deal with fear and uncertainty in leadership
• Filling schedules creatively while building your bench
• The impact of family, purpose, and a strong morning routine
• Using AI and SEO to drive 300+ leads a month
• Donny’s future vision: from local business to national brand

Guest’s Information: 

Learn more about Joy of Cleaning:

• JoyOfCleaning.com
• Instagram.com/joy_of_cleaning
• Youtube.com/@joyofcleaning
• Facebook.com/JoyofCleaningFlorida/

CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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“I needed to choose between having a job and having a business.” - Jenn Tangeman

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Episode Summary: In this episode of True Grime Stories, Jeannie sits down with Jenn Tangeman, founder of Clean By Design in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to explore the powerful journey from burnout to balance. Jenn opens up about her early days as a trunk-slamming solo cleaner and how she reached a breaking point trying to do it all. She reveals how a shift in mindset—and the courage to delegate—transformed her business and her life. Listeners will hear how Jenn built a team, put systems in place, and went from being the one in control to the one empowering others. It’s a real, raw, and inspiring look at what it takes to go from “doing” to leading in the house cleaning industry.

🔑 Key Topics

• Jenn’s journey from trunk slammer to CEO
• The turning point: choosing between a job or a business
• Why delegation is essential for business growth
• Hiring your first team members and building a leadership team
• The emotional and practical shift of letting go of control
• Creating systems so your business runs without you
• The impact of mentorship and community on success
• Work-life freedom and creativity after stepping out of the grime

Guest’s Information: 

• Learn more about:
• Clean By Design at http://www.cleanbydesignkazoo.com
• CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanniehenderson

“I'm a firm believer in not thinking that you know it all.” - Erica Turner

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Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of True Grime Stories, I sit down with Erica Turner, owner of Green Meadow Cleaning in Johnson City, Tennessee. Erica opens up about her journey from burnout to breakthrough—balancing two businesses, hitting rock bottom during the pandemic, and eventually rebuilding a business and life she loves.

We talk about the pivotal moment that led her to seek help, how she discovered CBF, and the changes she made to create a thriving cleaning company and a dream lifestyle (including her horse!). Her story is raw, real, and incredibly inspiring for any cleaning business owner looking for a reason to keep going.

🔑 Key Topics:

• Rebuilding a business from near collapse after the pandemic
• Why she switched from chaos to structured systems and empowered pay
• How proper training transformed job quality and team retention
• Turning a cleaning job into a desirable long-term career
• The lifestyle freedom and personal joy a solid cleaning business can offer
• Moving from fieldwork to leadership
• Importance of having a coach and being part of a community
• Personal milestones: From repossessions to horse ownership and cross-country travel

Guest’s Information: 

• Learn more about:
• Green Meadow Cleaning at greenmeadowcleaning.com
• Cleaningforareason.org - Cleaning for a Reason provides free home cleaning to patients battling cancer. 
• CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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“Nothing was changing …until I changed.” - Susie Duncan

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Episode Summary: In this episode of True Grime Stories, Susie Duncan, owner of Two Ladies in a Bucket in St. Louis, Missouri, shares how coaching and community support helped her rebuild after crisis nearly broke her business. From fighting through burnout and emotional breakdowns to embracing leadership coaching and finding clarity, Susie’s story is raw, real, and truly inspiring. If you've ever questioned if you can keep going, Susie’s story proves that with support and systems, you can rise stronger than ever.

🔑 Key Topics:

• How Susie overcame personal and business crisis
• The importance of hiring a coach and not going it alone
• Learning how to listen and lead
• Rebuilding a business with systems and support
• Creating a resilient mindset and company culture
• Why coaching isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity

Guest’s Information: 

• Learn more about:
• Two Ladies & A Bucket at https://twoandabucket.com
• #cbf4life #2lbgirlsrock
• CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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“When your business knocks you down—and it will—you can get back up.” - Laura Natoli and Holly Silva

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Episode Summary: In this episode of True Grime Stories, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with two dynamic cleaning business owners—and best friends—Laura Natoli and Holly Silva of Chores and More in Suffolk County, NY. From cleaning toilets to becoming powerhouse entrepreneurs, Laura and Holly share how chaos and burnout nearly took them down—until they found the right systems and structure to build the thriving business they have today.

In this episode, we dig into their grime scene—missteps in hiring, team chaos, constant callouts, and the toll it took on their mental health. But once they joined the Cleaning Business Fundamentals (CBF) program and implemented empowered pay and solo cleaning models, everything changed. Today, they’re building their dream business with a loyal, high-integrity team and a crystal-clear vision for the future. You’ll laugh, nod, and maybe tear up as they share their journey, leadership lessons, and the power of doing business with heart.

🧼 Key Topics:

• How a friendship became a business partnership
• Their grime scene: Hiring without systems and zero boundaries
• The mental and emotional toll of mismanaging a team
• Discovering CBF and implementing systems that actually work
• The empowered pay model and how it changed everything
• Building a team that believes in your vision
• The importance of vulnerability, vision, and intentional leadership
• Creating separation between business and personal relationships
• Their journey from chaos to 49% growth

Guest’s Information: 

Learn more about:

• Hustled Up Podcast: https://www.hustleduppodcast.com/
• Chores and More: https://www.choresandmorellc.com/
• Chores & More TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@choresandmore
• CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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“Really get okay with being uncomfortable.” - Jesica Noftz

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Episode Summary: Hi, I’m Jeannie, and in this episode of True Grime Stories, Jesica shares how she transformed her cleaning business by stepping out of the field and rebuilding her team with the right culture and systems. If you've ever struggled with burnout, micromanaging, or inconsistent results from your team, Jesica’s journey will inspire you to lead with clarity and confidence. From letting go to scaling up, this episode is packed with the practical steps she took to finally love her business again.

Key Topics:

• Hiring with intention and retaining the right people
• The mindset shift needed to move from micromanager to leader
• Breaking free from burnout and overwhelm
• How changing one system helped unlock 7-figure growth
• Coaching, mentorship, and systems that helped her scale
• Lessons from rebuilding her team the right way

Guest’s Information: 

• Learn more about Petal Sweet Cleaning Service at www.petalsweetcleaning.com
• CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped her understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.
• Cleaning For A Reason

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