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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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Jeff Carmon
January 19, 2026 Jeff Cross

The Hidden Roadblock in Cleaning Contracts: Internal Alignment

In this episode featuring Jeff Carmon, a business coach with Elite BSC, we explore the core ideas behind The Challenger Customer and how building service contracting business owners can move beyond price-driven conversations.

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Using Robotics for Competitive Advantage
January 19, 2026 Allen P. Rathey

Using Robotics for Competitive Advantage

Intelligent cleaning technology can help cleaning professionals if they are mindful about what they expect this technology to accomplish and can afford it.

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Dean Mercado
January 16, 2026 Jeff Cross

Cognitive Offloading and the Cost of Letting AI Decide

In this episode, Dean Mercado of Online Marketing Muscle digs into the debate of whether AI making us smarter—or quietly weakening our ability to think.

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Troy Harrison
January 12, 2026 Jeff Cross

What Sales Culture Really Means—and Why Most Companies Get It Wrong

We take a closer look at what sales culture really means and why it plays such a critical role in long-term business growth.

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