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Dean Mercado
March 20, 2026 Jeff Cross

AI Won’t Save You—But These Three Skills Might

In this episode, Dean Mercado has identified three human skills that will separate businesses that thrive in this environment from those that fall behind.

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A Love Letter Shapes a Movement
March 18, 2026 Karina Neff

A Love Letter Shapes a Movement

VEO exists to ensure our community is no longer overlooked in the very industry it powers. It creates intentional pathways from the front line to leadership, from entrepreneurship to scale, from experience to influence.

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Open the Door to a Facility Management Career
March 6, 2026 Beverly Hawkins

Open the Door to a Facility Management Career

Women are becoming an increasingly visible and influential presence in the facility management industry, and their impact on the future of facilities is accelerating.

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Lower Your Rent by Considering Your Ceiling Height
March 3, 2026 Emily Newton

Lower Your Rent by Considering Your Ceiling Height

Clear height is among the largest cost drivers for industrial rental rates because it directly correlates with facility capacity.

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Larry Levine
February 26, 2026 Jeff Cross

Escaping the Cleaning Industry’s Race to the Bottom

Larry Levine, the author of Selling from the Heart, dives into what it means to inspire customers, rather than just satisfy them.

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Advance the Cleaning Industry With Transparency
February 25, 2026 Carlos Albir Jr.

Advance the Cleaning Industry With Transparency

Transparency plays a critical role in building trust, safety, and promoting sustainability throughout the cleaning industry supply chain.

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Cleaning Up—on Stage and at  School
February 23, 2026 Timothy Johnson

Cleaning Up—on Stage and at School

At the core of Jimmy Cash’s comedy is advocacy, reminding audiences that janitors have stories worth hearing.

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Dean Mercado
February 19, 2026 Jeff Cross

The No-Nonsense Filter for Cutting Through the AI Noise

In this episode, Dean Mercado introduces a simple three-part test business owners can apply to any task before involving artificial intelligence.

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Jeff Carmon
February 19, 2026 Jeff Cross

The Salesperson Trap

In this episode, we unpack why hiring sales talent often masks deeper structural problems inside a business.

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Green Cleaning Products 101
February 18, 2026 Stephen P. Ashkin

Green Cleaning Products 101

Independent, third-party standards and certifications help purchasers choose the best green cleaning products for their facilities.

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Don’t Fall into a Procedural Gap
February 17, 2026 Doug McMurtrie

Don’t Fall into a Procedural Gap

Addressing training and process gaps is not about working harder. It is about working smarter, with systems that support both people and performance.

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A Personal Touch Sells Your Services
February 11, 2026 Kathleen Misovic

A Personal Touch Sells Your Services

To attract clients among all generations, BSCs generally highlight how their businesses stand out from the competition. However, when dealing with millennial or Generation Z clients, BSCs must be sensitive to the younger generations' challenges and preferences.

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Building a Bridge for the Hispanic Cleaning Community
February 6, 2026 Rosie Rangel

Building a Bridge for the Hispanic Cleaning Community

We are creating leadership pathways for more Hispanics to become supervisors, managers, business owners, and executives. We’re ensuring they are no longer overlooked but instead identified as the next generation of leaders.

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Dave Kahle
February 4, 2026 Jeff Cross

Closing the Deal: How the Right Question Puts You Back in Control

In this episode, featuring expert business coach Dave Kahle, we unpack how a single, well-crafted question can refocus conversations, build credibility, and help salespeople regain control without damaging the relationship.

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Larry Levine
January 26, 2026 Jeff Cross

Don’t Get Stuck in the Friend Zone

Larry Levine, the author of Selling from the Heart, dives into what it means to inspire customers, rather than just satisfy them.

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Retain Workers Through Training and Recognition
January 26, 2026 Katrin Ferge

Retain Workers Through Training and Recognition

By investing in training that is interactive, visual, and grounded in real-world impact, cleaning businesses and facility managers can help reduce cleaning team turnover.

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