Jeff Cross

Jeff Cross

ISSA Media Director

Jeff Cross is the ISSA media director, with publications that include Cleaning & Maintenance Management, ISSA Today, and Cleanfax magazines. He is the previous owner of a successful cleaning and restoration firm. He also works as a trainer and consultant for business owners, managers, and front-line technicians. He can be reached at [email protected].


Articles by Jeff Cross

The Testimonial Trap: Your Best Sales Tool—Or Your Biggest Blind Spot?
August 28, 2025 Jeff Cross

The Testimonial Trap: Your Best Sales Tool—Or Your Biggest Blind Spot?

Business and Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, sales expert Troy Harrison explains how companies need to rethink the way they gather, structure, and use testimonials.

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Excelling to $4M From Grassroots, Branding, and Social Media
August 27, 2025 Jeff Cross

Excelling to $4M From Grassroots, Branding, and Social Media

Business and Management

Learn how to building your cleaning business through grassroots outreach; brand clarity; and smart, sustained social media.

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Dean Mercado
August 21, 2025 Jeff Cross

Busyness vs. Business in the Age of AI

Business and Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, explore how commercial cleaning companies can protect themselves when hiring subcontractors and what the insurance industry can do to support those efforts.

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For BSCs, Big or Small, Strategy Decides It All
August 19, 2025 Jeff Cross

For BSCs, Big or Small, Strategy Decides It All

Business and Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, explore how commercial cleaning companies can protect themselves when hiring subcontractors and what the insurance industry can do to support those efforts.

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Unlocking Tech Secrets: Insights from Three Leading Software CEOs
August 7, 2025 Jeff Cross

Unlocking Tech Secrets: Insights from Three Leading Software CEOs

Technology and Trends

This session at ISSA Show North America 2025 will teach attendees how to make technology their competitive advantage.

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Brush Up on Resilient  Flooring
August 6, 2025 Jeff Cross

Brush Up on Resilient Flooring

Hard Floors

Resilient flooring includes dozens of variations—vinyl composite tile (VCT), luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), stone plastic composite (SPC), wood plastic composite (WPC), linoleum, woven vinyl, cork, and rubber—each with different materials, coatings, moisture sensitivities, and cleaning requirements.

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Moneyball Season 2: Harness AI With Your Real-Time Data to Increase Margins and Lose Fewer Buildings
August 5, 2025 Jeff Cross

Moneyball Season 2: Harness AI With Your Real-Time Data to Increase Margins and Lose Fewer Buildings

Technology and Trends

This session at ISSA Show North America 2025 will challenge contractors to look at the data they already have—payroll, labor records, quality assurance reports, customer feedback, job costing, and profit-and-loss statements—and use it to make smarter decisions.

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Subcontracting Smarts: Stay Ahead of COIs and Turn Insurance Audits into an Advantage
August 5, 2025 Jeff Cross

Subcontracting Smarts: Stay Ahead of COIs and Turn Insurance Audits into an Advantage

Business and Management

In this episode of Straight Talk!, explore how commercial cleaning companies can protect themselves when hiring subcontractors and what the insurance industry can do to support those efforts.

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Bot vs. Human: Future-Proofing Content in an AI World
August 5, 2025 Jeff Cross

Bot vs. Human: Future-Proofing Content in an AI World

Business and Management

In this episode of Straight Talk, Jeff Cross sits down with Will Tygart, author of The Internet Was Always a Giant RAG System, to dig into what’s happening now with search and AI.

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The Power of Speed: Turn Incoming Leads into Instant Wins
August 5, 2025 Jeff Cross

The Power of Speed: Turn Incoming Leads into Instant Wins

Business and Management

In this episode with sales expert Troy Harrison, we dive into why incoming leads—especially those generated through web lead forms—require a unique approach to convert effectively.

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Two Presentations, One Goal: Build Your Business!
August 1, 2025 Jeff Cross

Two Presentations, One Goal: Build Your Business!

Business and Management

At ISSA Show North America 2025, Tom Shay will present two high-impact sessions designed to help business owners take control of their financial future and leadership success.

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How to Create Your Very Own AI Assistant
July 31, 2025 Jeff Cross

How to Create Your Very Own AI Assistant

Technology and Trends

In her presentation at ISSA Show North America 2025, Laura Craven, with Imperial Dade, will introduce attendees to Custom GPT Assistants, AI-driven tools that can be tailored to meet specific business needs.

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