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Troy Harrison
May 27, 2025 Jeff Cross

Why Your LinkedIn Strategy Is Failing—And How to Fix It Fast

In today’s digital-first world of business, LinkedIn is more than just a professional profile—it’s a prospecting powerhouse.

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Training Tips for Resistant Sales Staff
May 27, 2025 Troy Harrison

Training Tips for Resistant Sales Staff

When you tell salespeople to change their behavior, they may think (even if they don't say it aloud), "Or what? What are you going to do about it if I don’t?"

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Dave Kahl
May 21, 2025 Jeff Cross

Don’t Get Poached: 4 Rules to Keep Your Top Accounts Secure

As customer expectations shift and competitors constantly circle, retaining your best clients requires strategy, attention, and a little bit of old-school charm.

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Overcoming 3 Key Struggles Cleaning Business Owners Face
May 19, 2025 Nate Lucht

Overcoming 3 Key Struggles Cleaning Business Owners Face

Running a cleaning business can be incredibly rewarding, but like any business, it does come with its own set of unique challenges.

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Ron Attman, the Co-CEO at Acme Paper and Supply Co.
May 16, 2025 Jeff Cross

Tariffs, Trade, and Turbulence: How Acme is Navigating Global Supply Chain Chaos

In this episode, we sit down with Ron Attman, the Co-CEO at Acme Paper and Supply Company, to talk about the unpredictable cost of goods, shifting manufacturing strategies, and what it takes to stay competitive in a volatile global market.

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Are You Qualified for Healthcare Cleaning?
May 13, 2025 Jeff Cross

Are You Qualified for Healthcare Cleaning?

The difference between a properly trained healthcare cleaning team and an unprepared contractor can be measured in patient outcomes and regulatory violations.

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Employee Wellbeing
May 6, 2025 Jeff Cross

More Than Clean

Health touches everything from physical wellness to mental resilience, partnerships with healthcare teams, and individual employee empowerment.

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ISSA President Laurie Sewell
May 6, 2025 Jeff Cross

More Than Clean—Protecting Hearts, Minds, and Communities

ISSA President Laurie Sewell joins ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross to explore the central theme that unites all corners of the cleaning and facility services world: health.

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Business Growth Strategie
May 6, 2025 Jeff Cross

Your Next Revenue Breakthrough Starts at Business Growth Strategies

Unlike broader business events, this conference zeroes in on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by building service contractors.

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E-Business for Commercial Cleaning Contractors
May 5, 2025 Erik Bunaes

E-Business for Commercial Cleaning Contractors

To remain competitive, cleaning contractors must leverage e-business strategies to improve communication and drive new customers.

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Strategies for Navigating Tariffs in the Cleaning Industry
April 30, 2025 CMM Staff

Strategies for Navigating Tariffs in the Cleaning Industry

Tariff policies are shifting rapidly, and many businesses are struggling to keep pace.

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Troy Harrison
April 28, 2025 Jeff Cross

Kindness Isn’t Weakness

Learn why kindness isn’t weakness—it's a strategic advantage that builds stronger relationships, more productive teams, and better sales outcomes.

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Knoxville Entrepreneur Scores a Touchdown With Cleaning Niche
April 28, 2025 Timothy Johnson

Knoxville Entrepreneur Scores a Touchdown With Cleaning Niche

A visit to a football field to throw around a ball with his three sons inspired Marcus Webb to create a cleaning company that specializes in cleaning high school stadiums after football games.

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Steve Ashkin, founder of The Ashkin Group
April 25, 2025 Jeff Cross

Understanding Climate Risk Reporting

In this episode, sustainability expert Steve Ashkin, founder of The Ashkin Group, unpacks the evolving world of climate risk reporting and sustainability in the cleaning industry.

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Dean Mercado
April 24, 2025 Jeff Cross

How to Tap Into the Power of AI Agents

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, reshaping how cleaning companies run their day-to-day operations.

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custodians, janitors
April 23, 2025 Peggy Cruse

Appreciation Paves a Career Path to Success

Elevating the professional reputation of custodians is not just about acknowledging their hard work but also recognizing the specialized skills and knowledge they bring to their roles.

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