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November 1, 2024 Erik Bunaes

Drive B2B Sales by Leading People to Your Door

Technology and Trends

In the online world, increasing abundant online visibility and attracting new website visitors is an effective, proven strategy for generating new business-to-business (B2B) leads and sales.

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Real-Life Training With Virtual Reality
October 21, 2024 Nickie Dwyer

Real-Life Training With Virtual Reality

Technology and Trends

Simulation-based training is becoming a more popular option within facility management and skilled trades—and the benefits are proving to be unmatched.

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ISSA Launches New Technology and Innovation Committee
August 8, 2024 Jeff Cross

ISSA Launches New Technology and Innovation Committee

Business and Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, committee leaders Karina Neff, Ricky Regalado, and Jill Frey share details on the formation, growth, and goals of this new Technology and Innovation Committee.

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Building a Digital Defense: Can Cleaning Companies Beat the Hackers?
August 1, 2024 Jeff Cross

Building a Digital Defense: Can Cleaning Companies Beat the Hackers?

Technology and Trends

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Jill Frey, the CEO and president of Cummins Facility Services, shares her thoughts, concerns, and solid business solutions to the challenges that all face.

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Will Public Restrooms of the Future Know Your Name?
July 29, 2024 Ronnie Phillips

Will Public Restrooms of the Future Know Your Name?

Restrooms

Until personalized restroom solutions are grounded in making the public restroom experience more hygienic, more efficient, and more trouble-free for users and maintainers, they will remain a thing of fantasy.

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Revolutionize Restroom Experiences With Balanced Smart Solutions
July 12, 2024 Jason Hish

Revolutionize Restroom Experiences With Balanced Smart Solutions

Restrooms

Restroom maintenance has long been a challenge for cleaning professionals, facility managers, and building service contractors.

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Beyond Generative Text: The Endless Capabilities of AI
July 8, 2024 Jeff Cross

Beyond Generative Text: The Endless Capabilities of AI

Technology and Trends

In this episode of Straight Talk!, business coach Dean Mercado shares insights on options many may need to learn about — beyond generative text.

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Professional Cleaning
July 1, 2024 Allen P. Rathey

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Professional Cleaning

Technology and Trends

Machines, integrated circuits, and software used in the cleaning industry tap into AI when they purposely use information to manage and perform cleaning tasks and related operations.

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HVAC, smart buildings
June 26, 2024 Emily Newton

Implementing Smart Environmental Monitoring to Enhance Facility Comfort

Facility Management

Environmental monitoring covers a range of devices and software that analyze factors like temperature, humidity, and air quality in real time.

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How AI and IoT are Transforming the Commercial Cleaning Industry
June 26, 2024 Jeff Cross

How AI and IoT are Transforming the Commercial Cleaning Industry

Business and Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Todd Jones, owner/operator and area developer in Virginia for Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, describes what his company is doing and how the industry can embrace similar strategies to increase productivity, save costs, and enhance cleaning quality.

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Did Video Kill the Radio Star … Again?
June 24, 2024 Jeff Cross

Did Video Kill the Radio Star … Again?

Business and Management

In this interview with Dean Mercado, Online Marketing Muscle ,CEO and founder, we analyze how AI tools might pose a threat to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other traditional search engines. We explore the nuances of AI-driven information retrieval, its implications for search engine optimization, and the future of digital advertising.

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Bucky Snell
May 15, 2024 Sponsored by Spartan Chemical Company

A Return to Sustainability: Trends in Professional Cleaning Programs

Facility Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Bucky Snell, the East Coast Building Service Contractor Manager for Spartan Chemical Company, discusses the returning demand for sustainable cleaning and shares that going green is a lot easier and cost-effective than you may think!

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