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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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It All Starts With a Thought
November 3, 2025 Stephen P. Ashkin

It All Starts With a Thought

Sustainability is a strategic mindset that touches every part of an organization to embed a culture into the organization’s DNA.

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Donnell Hines
October 28, 2025 Jeff Cross

From Floor Tech to ISSA Rising Star in Honor of Jimmy Core

This year’s ISSA Rising Star Award in honor of Jimmy Core celebrates the next generation of leadership in the cleaning and facility solutions industry.

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Megan Russo, director of sales operations, Southeast, at BradyPLUS, and Sarita Ceron, quality control and compliance manager at CCMS
October 28, 2025 Jeff Cross

Culture You Can Measure

In a frank conversation, two rising leaders talk culture: Megan Russo, director of sales operations, Southeast, at BradyPLUS, and Sarita Ceron, quality control and compliance manager at CCMS.

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An Attentive Team Is a  Hygienic Team
October 27, 2025 Katrin Ferge

An Attentive Team Is a Hygienic Team

When training is engaging, it can drive long-term behavioral change, empowering teams to follow cleaning and hygiene protocols and protect the facility’s reputation.

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Troy Harrison
October 22, 2025 Jeff Cross

Prospecting Pitfalls: Why ‘Spray and Pray’ Dooms Your Email Before Delivery

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Troy Harrison breaks down why the traditional cold email strategy fails and what works better in the modern world of marketing.

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2025 Building Service  Contractor Survey Report
October 22, 2025 Kathleen Misovic

2025 Building Service Contractor Survey Report

Participants from CMM’s 2025 Building Service Contractor (BSC) Benchmarking survey, sponsored by Convex, shared their biggest challenges, including include attracting and retaining skilled talent, balancing cost optimization with high service quality, and adapting to rapid digital transformation.

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Hire Smarter to Win the Talent Battle
October 20, 2025 Archie Heinl

Hire Smarter to Win the Talent Battle

Amidst the commercial cleaning boom, contractors continue to struggle with the age-old issue of hiring and retaining employees.

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Jeff Carmon
October 16, 2025 Jeff Cross

Is Your Client Pipeline Clogged?

In this episode of Straight Talk!, Elite BSC coach and consultant Jeff Carmon unpacks how to manage both the demands of the field and the responsibilities of the office without losing sight of what matters most.

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Building a Successful Business, One Location at a Time
October 15, 2025 Timothy Johnson

Building a Successful Business, One Location at a Time

Tomas Mejia and Sonia Gonzalez, immigrants from Colombia, had a bold vision: to build a U.S. business that could grow across multiple cities—and help people in the process.

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Laurie Sewell
October 8, 2025 Jeff Cross

Is It Time to Ditch the Work/Life Balance Concept?

Laurie Sewell, President of ISSA and Servicon CEO, believes the goal isn’t to force a perfect daily split.

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Raquel Carbonari
October 8, 2025 Jeff Cross

The VEO Effect on the Hispanic Engine of Clean

Raquel Carbonari, the North American brand activation director at Essity (Tork), shared her insights on why gatherings like VEO are important.

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Seek a Partnership When Planning for Natural Disasters
October 6, 2025 Walter Hoehn

Seek a Partnership When Planning for Natural Disasters

The key to handling emergencies—especially in areas prone to natural disasters like hurricanes—is to have a thorough plan in place to prepare for and effectively respond to the situation.

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From Opponent to Teammate: Rethinking AI’s Role in Your Daily Work
October 1, 2025

From Opponent to Teammate: Rethinking AI’s Role in Your Daily Work

ISSA Hygieia’s recent Masterclass webinar event offered low-risk ways professionals can use AI

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Board the Sustainability Train and Get Ready to Fly
September 24, 2025 Stephen P. Ashkin

Board the Sustainability Train and Get Ready to Fly

Today’s environmental challenges demand more than just efficiency; they require creativity, courage, and a willingness to challenge old ways.

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From Dread to Dial: How to Overcome Sales Call Reluctance
September 23, 2025 Jeff Cross

From Dread to Dial: How to Overcome Sales Call Reluctance

If you’ve ever stared at the phone like it might bite, you are in good company. Dave Kahle, owner of Kahle Way Sales Systems, has observed the reluctance to make sales calls for decades.

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