Everyone makes mistakes, and often, we don't realize we're making them until it's too late. In this episode of The OctoClean Podcast, we'll discuss the most common mistakes in our industry and how to avoid them. Drawing from our own experiences, we aim to help you steer clear of the pitfalls we've encountered. It's a great episode, so stick around until the very end! Support the Show. Connect with us: InstagramFacebook YouTube ..read more

In this episode of The OctoClean Podcast, Matt and Greg share tactics for expanding your workforce, determining the right time and method for bringing on your first manager, and creating a company culture people want to be a part of. Be sure to visit our YouTube upload to enter for a chance to win an exciting prize! Get Our Training Cards: https://shop.octoclean.com/products/team-cleaning-training-cards Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3yQIoDtBSNE  Get Consulting: https://info.octoclean.com/consulting Support the Show. Connect with us: InstagramFacebook YouTube ..read more

In this Episode, Matt and Greg teach you how to manage payroll and pay your employees what they are worth. They also share how to bill customers and what to do when your customers don't pay on time.  Get Our Training Cards: https://shop.octoclean.com/products/team-cleaning-training-cards Watch on YouTube:  Get Consulting: https://info.octoclean.com/consulting Support the show Connect with us: InstagramFacebook YouTube ..read more

In Podcast 7, Matt and Greg discuss service schedules, the area in a proposal where the work to be performed is described. You'll learn how specific cleaning services should be, how to accomodate customer requests, and how to share service schedules with your prospects and customers. Resources: Download our Service Schedule Examples: https://info.octoclean.com/service-schedule-download Download our Training Cards: https://shop.octoclean.com/products/team-cleaning-training-cards Get one-on-one consulting: https://info.octoclean.com/consulting Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q4sTDJVYoE ..read more

How do you qualify a prospect? What questions should you ask at the initial walkthrough? And what do you need to set a profitable price? Matt and Greg answer these questions and more in The OctoClean Podcast, Episode 5. See Greg in his wig! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IgRWkd6wZPk Support the show Connect with us: InstagramFacebook YouTube ..read more

Starting a cleaning business can seem complex, but it is more manageable than you might think. In this podcast, Matt and Greg guide you through the crucial steps required to start a cleaning business and what must be accomplished beforehand.  Watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/2a68pOoaxcI Support the show Connect with us: InstagramFacebook YouTube ..read more

No matter how experienced you are in this industry, customer complaints are inevitable. Watch as Matt and Greg reveal the systems they have developed to minimize complaints, swiftly resolve issues, and safeguard against cancellation requests. Watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/5zRUvzsaiYU Support the show Connect with us: InstagramFacebook YouTube ..read more

Years of trial and error have taught the Stowe Brothers that not every cleaning product will give you the quality and compliance required for commercial cleaning. In the second episode of The OctoClean Podcast, Matt and Greg share which brands they recommend, which products they can't live without, and the benefits of dilution control systems. Download our FREE PRODUCT LIST that includes a complete catalog of chemical and equipment we've used for years and recommend: https://info.octoclean.com/product-list Watch on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/tYAqhGLBt8U Support the show Connect with us ..read more

Whether you are an established cleaning business owner or just getting started, securing new customers and setting prices can be daunting. In this first episode of The OctoClean Podcast, the Stowe brothers dive deep into the world of cleaning business bidding and prospecting. Matt and Greg share their fail proof strategies, answer commonly asked questions, and reveal valuable tips that will boost your success in the cleaning industry. Resources: How to Bid Commercial Cleaning Jobs VideoISSA Cleaning Times Watch the podcast on YouTube! Support the show Connect with us: InstagramFacebook YouTu ..read more