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Stop Chasing Revenue: The Financial Ratios That Reveal Business Health
December 28, 2025 Jeff Cross

Stop Chasing Revenue: The Financial Ratios That Reveal Business Health

Learn how tracking and analyzing data and spreadsheets gives building service contractors a true measure of how a company is doing financially.

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Showtime Presentations: When the Live Pitch Decides the Cleaning Contract
December 26, 2025 Jeff Cross

Showtime Presentations: When the Live Pitch Decides the Cleaning Contract

Learn how to maximize your estimating and bidding process and land more commercial cleaning clients.

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7 Blind Spots Threatening Business Growth in 2026
December 24, 2025 Jeff Cross

7 Blind Spots Threatening Business Growth in 2026

Forward-thinking entrepreneurs will focus on key business elements and define which businesses survive the next few years.

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Welcoming the Next  Generation of Cleaners
December 17, 2025 Ronnie Phillips

Welcoming the Next Generation of Cleaners

To determine what appeals most to the next generation of workers, employers first must understand the evolving wants and needs of modern cleaning professionals.

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BSC Balancing Act: Facility Image vs. Cost Control
December 16, 2025

BSC Balancing Act: Facility Image vs. Cost Control

Learn tips for relieving the tension of maximizing facility services quality while minimizing margins by watching CMM's free webinar targeting strategies for BSC success in 2026.

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Singing School Custodian Looks Back on His Win
December 10, 2025 Michael W. Michelsen Jr.

Singing School Custodian Looks Back on His Win

Revisiting Indiana middle school custodian Richard Goodall, one year after winning the top prize in a televised talent competition.

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Larry Levin
December 2, 2025 Jeff Cross

The Trust Gap: How to Win Over Today’s Skeptical Client

In this episode of Straight Talk!, we are joined by sales expert and author Larry Levin to break down the trust gap—the widening space between what clients hear and what they actually believe.

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Dean Mercado
December 1, 2025 Jeff Cross

The AI Employee Era Is Coming Faster Than You Think

From defining what an AI employee is, to identifying the roles they can play, to preparing your team and systems now—this conversation gives you the roadmap to leverage next-generation AI in your business.

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Best Practices for Contractor Oversight
November 25, 2025 Fikru Aligaz

Best Practices for Contractor Oversight

Take the time to build relationships with your building service contractors, so communication is open, not just corrective.

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Chris Arlen
November 24, 2025 Jeff Cross

Proposals: From AI Draft to Human Win

In this episode, Chris Arlen, founder of revenue-IQ, joins us to unpack how AI is reshaping proposal writing—from automating repetitive tasks to enhancing strategic insight.

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Joe Lalley
November 24, 2025 Jeff Cross

Human vs. The Machine

Joe Lalley shares how asking better questions helps teams move from routine to innovation, strengthens collaboration, and leads to smarter decisions.

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Relieve the Hiring Headache in Commercial Cleaning
November 24, 2025 Archie Heinl

Relieve the Hiring Headache in Commercial Cleaning

New and emerging digital marketplaces streamline every step of the recruitment process, from shift scheduling to work tracking and payment, while also offering transparency through cleaner profiles, ratings, and reviews.

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Jeff Carmon
November 21, 2025 Jeff Cross

Walk the Building, Win the Client

In this episode of Straight Talk!, we’re joined by Jeff Carmon, business coach and consultant with Elite BSC, for a deep dive into one of the most underrated skills in commercial cleaning and facility services: Making a strong first impression during a facility tour.

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Gordon Buntrock
November 19, 2025 Jeff Cross

The Hidden Costs of Uncleanable Building Design

Architects, facility managers, and cleaning professionals all play critical roles in how a space performs over its lifetime.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of  Asset Management
November 17, 2025 Justin Lackey

The Do’s and Don’ts of Asset Management

If your team is struggling with misplaced tools, scheduling chaos, or outdated systems, it is time to reevaluate your asset management system.

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Kim Althoff, ISSA's Executive Director
November 6, 2025 Jeff Cross

A New Era at ISSA: Kim Althoff on Leadership, Legacy, and the Road Ahead

Kim Althoff, the new executive director of ISSA, talks about her leadership philosophy and tangible improvements members can expect in 2026.

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