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July 24, 2026 Jeff Cross

Growing Faster but Making Less? Here’s Why

Business and Management

Explore why accountability is less about confrontation and more about building clear systems that define success, measure results, and address issues before they become bigger problems.

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July 23, 2026 Jeff Cross

Your Employees Are Using AI. But Are They Still Thinking?

Business and Management

In this episode, we examine the hidden risks of AI overreliance, why some experts warn of declining human judgment, and what business leaders can do to ensure AI remains a powerful tool without weakening the skills that drive innovation and sound decision-making.

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July 17, 2026 Jeff Cross

AI in Hiring: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What Employers Need to Know

Business and Management

Whether you're hiring your next technician, supervisor, or office administrator, this conversation offers practical guidance without the hype.

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New Technology Platform Targets the Hidden 90% of Cleaning Budgets
July 16, 2026 Sponsored by Optisolve

New Technology Platform Targets the Hidden 90% of Cleaning Budgets

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In this episode, Jeff Cross speaks with Jim Flieler of Charlotte Products and Sanjaya Abeysinghe, CTO of Optisolve, about why labor—not supplies—is the true cost driver in facility cleaning.

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June 29, 2026 Elizabeth Christenson

Three-Tier Franchise Model & Rebranding Elevates Stratus Clean

Business and Management

Stratus Clean CEO Doug Flaig shared his insights into the company’s name change and rapid growth in this super-competitive industry.

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Floor Care Basics and Beyond
June 24, 2026

Floor Care Basics and Beyond

Editorial Webinars

CMM's floor care webinar details the care techniques required to maintain stone, wood, resilient, and carpet flooring.

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June 22, 2026 Jeff Cross

AI Mistakes: The Risks, Costs, and Realities

Business and Management

Dean Mercado discusses the biggest AI mistakes service business owners are making in 2026.

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June 18, 2026 Jeff Cross

The Startup Window: Where New Cleaning Accounts Are Won or Lost

Business and Management

Jeff Carmon explains why new account startups matter more than some owners realize, where they most often break down, and what strong handoffs, communication, and early execution look like in practice.

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June 12, 2026 Jeff Cross

Out-Recruiting the Giants: A Cleaning Company’s Edge in the Labor War

Business and Management

Wells Ye of EmployJoy.ai works to provide solutions to what cleaning business owners and facility operations can do about it.

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May 22, 2026 Jeff Cross

Stop the Information Dump: Why Clearer Proposals Win More Cleaning Contracts

Business and Management

If you want to improve close rates, strengthen communication, and stand out from competitors, this discussion offers practical insight for cleaning and restoration professionals alike.

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May 18, 2026 Sponsored by Novonesis

From the Lab to the Reprocessing Floor: How Enzymatic Detergents Get Tested, Chosen, and Trusted

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Hear how Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions and Novonesis are helping organizations improve detergent development through technical expertise, ingredient support, and customized solutions.

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May 18, 2026 Sponsored by Novonesis

Where Cleaning Contracts Are Really Won or Lost

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Randy Burke and Jason Little at DCS Global break down one of the biggest hidden challenges in the cleaning and facility services industry: transition anxiety.

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