🚀 In this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, host James Harper sits down with Jeans Mobley, Executive Director of Trailhead Community—a nonprofit dedicated to providing innovative, affordable housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities. Jeans shares her remarkable journey from the corporate world to leading a $24 million construction project that’s transforming lives.

With personal stories of leadership, community-building, and fearless decision-making, this episode sheds light on the challenges caretakers face and how Trailhead is addressing a critical housing need for underserved populations.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for cleaning and facility maintenance companies looking to better align with client missions, build stronger vendor relationships, and secure long-term contracts with community-focused developments.

🔥 Looking to partner with purpose-driven clients? Learn how to position your cleaning or facility maintenance business as the vendor of choice for large-scale projects like Trailhead Community.

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💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 1️⃣ How fearless leadership drives success in large construction and facility projects.
• 2️⃣ The importance of selecting vendors who prioritize resident safety and accessibility.
• 3️⃣ Ways cleaning and facility companies can align with client missions to secure long-term contracts.
• 4️⃣ How to navigate leadership challenges without all the answers—relevant for operations and management teams.
• 5️⃣ Why mission-driven projects prefer vendors who understand the unique needs of their community.

📚 Episode Breakdown:
(00:00:01) – From Corporate to Community Leader: Jeans’ Inspiring Journey
(00:11:12) – Leading a $24M Construction Project: Lessons for Facility Vendors
(00:24:58) – Vendor Selection: Why Mission Alignment Matters
(00:38:01) – How to Position Your Cleaning Business for Long-Term Partnerships
(00:48:02) – Building Safe & Accessible Spaces: Opportunities for Service Providers
(00:52:30) – Community Support & The Power of Purpose-Driven Partner

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🚀 In this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, host James Harper sits down with Alejandra Campos, Founder & Lead Attorney of Campos Law, an immigrant-founded law firm for immigrants and one of our trusted 2025 partners. Campos Law covers everything from visas to citizenship, deportation defense to work permits. If it’s immigration, personal injury or business law, they’re the ones you call.

Alejandra shares her inspiring journey from being an undocumented immigrant to becoming a trusted legal advisor and successful entrepreneur. Her story is rooted in resilience, loyalty to the U.S., and an unwavering commitment to helping businesses like yours stay protected and thrive amid changing immigration laws and policies.

Immigration policies can shift rapidly—especially during an election year. Don’t leave your business vulnerable. Campos Law specializes in Immigration, Personal Injury, and Business Law to help cleaning companies navigate industry-specific legal challenges with confidence.

🔥 Book a Call with Campos Law Today & Protect Your Business:
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💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
1️⃣ How changing immigration policies could impact your cleaning business and workforce.

2️⃣The vital connection between legal status, financial growth, and business opportunities.

3️⃣Practical legal steps to protect your company and avoid costly fines.

4️⃣ How Campos Law supports cleaning and facility maintenance companies with immigration, injury claims, and business compliance.

5️⃣ Alejandra’s inspiring journey—and how her immigrant perspective fuels her dedication to helping business owners like you.

✨ Why Watch This Episode?

With immigration and business regulations under scrutiny, now is the time to stay informed and proactive. Learn how to secure your cleaning business from legal risks while discovering how immigrants like Alejandra contribute to American industry. Whether you’re concerned about hiring compliance, protecting your employees, or adapting to policy shifts, this episode gives you actionable solutions.

📚 Episode Breakdown:
(00:00:10) – From Undocumented to Attorney: Alejandra’s Story
(09:42) – Building Campos Law & Addressing Industry Needs
(16:22) – How Legal Status Can Make or Break Business Growth
(24:44) – Navigating Immigration System Challenges
(28:16) – What Policy Changes Mean for Cleaning Companies
(37:34) – Empowering Hispanic and Immigrant Entrepreneurs
(45:24) – Alejandra’s Message: Loyalty, Perseverance & Business Success

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✅ Don’t risk fines or legal troubles—Book a Call with Campos Law and get tailored legal advice for your cleaning business.

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🚀 Struggling to hire and retain reliable cleaning crews? You’re not alone! In this powerful episode of The Profitable Cleaner, host James Harper sits down with Carlos del Pozo, Co-Founder of Team Engine, to discuss how cleaning business owners can simplify hiring, streamline employee communication, and retain top talent with the right tools.

Most hiring platforms aren’t built for the cleaning industry—but Team Engine is. Whether you’re short on staff, dealing with high turnover, or looking to automate your hiring process, this episode will give you actionable insights and game-changing solutions to scale your cleaning business.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1️⃣ Why traditional job postings don’t work for cleaning companies.
2️⃣ The best way to attract and retain loyal cleaning crews.
3️⃣ How automation can save you time on hiring & employee communication.
4️⃣ The power of employee referrals & text-based communication.
5️⃣ How Team Engine helps cleaning businesses scale with ease.

✨ Why Watch This Episode?

If hiring and retention are your biggest pain points, this episode will introduce you to the ultimate tool that simplifies the process—helping you build a strong, reliable team without the usual headaches.

📚 Episode Breakdown:

(00:00) - The Power of Networking & Business Growth
(04:24) - Carlos’s Family History & Military Journey
(20:17) - From Business School to Co-Founding Team Engine
(28:30) - Scaling a Customer-Centric Software Business
(37:35) - Employee Retention & Building a Winning Team
(42:04) - Leadership Growth & Avoiding Overconfidence
(47:52) - Balancing Optimism & Realism in Business
(54:17) - Work-Life Balance & Growing a Business with Family
(59:04) - How to Connect with Carlos & Try Team Engine

🔗 Book a Demo & Transform Your Hiring Process:
👉 https://www.teamengine.io/industries/cleaning-and-janitorial

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• 🚀 Private Facebook Group: The Profitable Cleaner Community
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💼 Our Trusted Partners:

• ✅ uSource: The platform connecting service providers & property managers – Try for free
• ✅ Campos Law: Is your cleaning company legally protected? Book a call
• ✅ Team Engine: Streamline your hiring process – Learn more
• ✅ SWEPT: The janitorial software built to help you grow – Check it out

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The Profitable Cleaner is your go-to podcast for actionable insights, expert interviews, and proven strategies to scale your cleaning business. Tune in weekly for the latest trends in the cleaning industry and business growth tactics!

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🚀 Want to scale your cleaning business? Content marketing is the game-changer you're missing!

In this special episode of The Profitable Cleaner, we go behind the scenes with our incredible podcast producer Bladimir Owens to talk about the power of video content, personal branding, and how even "overlooked" industries like janitorial services can win with content marketing.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1️⃣ Why Content Matters - How video marketing can build credibility and bring in more clients.
2️⃣ How to start creating content today with just your phone.
3️⃣ Why janitorial and facility services businesses should embrace content marketing.
4️⃣ How business owners can use content to gain trust and authority.
5️⃣ The Shift Toward Long-Form & High-Value Content – Key trends shaping content marketing.

✨ Why Watch This Episode?

If you're a cleaning business owner wondering if content is worth your time, this episode will show you why it’s one of the most powerful growth strategies in today’s digital world. Start leveraging video to build your brand, attract clients, and stay ahead of the competition!

📚 Episode Breakdown:
(00:00) - Why Content Marketing Matters for Cleaning Businesses
(04:14) - Blad’s Journey: From Photography to Podcast Production
(16:52) - How “Boring” Industries Can Use Video Marketing
(29:13) - Personal Branding & Content Trends for Business Owners

🌐 Connect with Bladimir Owens:
📷 Instagram: @actionbladson

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💼 Our Trusted Partners:

• ✅ uSource: The platform connecting service providers & property managers – Try for free
• ✅ Campos Law: Is your cleaning company legally protected? Book a call
• ✅ Team Engine: Streamline your hiring process – Learn more
• ✅ SWEPT: The janitorial software built to help you grow – Check it out

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• 📸 Instagram: @profitablecleaner
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🎙️ About The Profitable Cleaner Podcast:
The Profitable Cleaner is your go-to podcast for actionable insights, expert interviews, and proven strategies to scale your cleaning business. Tune in weekly for the latest trends in the cleaning industry and business growth tactics!

#CleaningBusinessGrowth #ContentMarketing #VideoMarketing #JanitorialBusiness #Entrepreneurship #MarketingForCleaningBusinesses #BusinessScaling #TheProfitableCleaner #PersonalBranding #DigitalMarketing

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🎙️ We’re back with another powerful episode designed for cleaning business owners looking to scale smarter and grow faster! This time we sit down with Scott Rothleitner (Founder of Accurate Building Maintenance), Breckelle Rothleitner (Director of Operations), and Bryn Rothleitner (Chief Financial Officer) to discuss how they built a thriving Building Maintenance & Janitorial subcontractor business while maintaining a strong family legacy.

After the massive success of Episode #73, where Scott shared how to build a strong janitorial subcontractor network, he's back—with family—to dive even deeper into how they’ve scaled their business to new heights.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1️⃣ The Power of the Subcontractor Model – Why subcontracting is one of the most effective ways to scale a cleaning business.
2️⃣ Family Business Success Strategies – How Scott and his children work together while keeping business and personal life balanced.
3️⃣ Managing & Scaling a Subcontractor Network – Best practices to recruit, manage, and retain high-quality subcontractors.
4️⃣ Rebranding & Expanding Beyond Janitorial – The journey from Accurate Janitorial to Accurate Building Maintenance.
5️⃣ Lessons Learned from Economic Challenges – How this family business navigated post-COVID challenges and came out stronger.

✨ Why Watch This Episode?

If you're a cleaning business owner looking to scale your operations, improve efficiency, and create a subcontracting system that works, this episode is a must-watch! Learn how family values, smart business strategies, and subcontractor management can drive long-term success.

📚 Episode Breakdown:

• (00:00) - Subcontractor model versus a W2 model
• (05:14) - Post-COVID challenges
• (17:32) - Leadership, Communication & Defining Family Roles in Business
• (22:51) - Rebranding from Janitorial to Building Maintenance
• (35:37) - Family Legacy: Building a Multi-Generational Business
• (42:02) - Growth & Expansion to a National Scale

🌐 If you're interested in connecting with Scott, Breckelle or Bryn check their LinkedIn here :

• Find Scott Linkedin Here
• Find Breckelle LinkedIn Here
• Find Bryn LinkedIn Here

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• Discover the only platform that connect service providers & property managers - Test for free uSource here
• Do you need expert legal guidance? Is your Cleaning Company legally secure? Book a call with Campos Law here
• Looking to streamline your hire process? Check Team Engine here
• Looking to Grow your business with a Janitorial software? Get Started with SWEPT here

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🎙️ The Profitable Cleaner Podcast brings you another powerful episode for cleaning business owners looking to scale smarter and grow faster! This time, host James Harper sits down with Mairin McEwan, General Manager at PowerPlacing, to uncover the game-changing potential of Latin American virtual Assistants and how it can revolutionize your cleaning business.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1️⃣ The Power of Virtual Assistants: Discover how top-tier Latin American talent helps cleaning businesses manage operations, increase sales, and drive growth.

2️⃣ Key Insights on Delegation: Learn how virtual team members can free up your time to focus on scaling your business.

3️⃣ Building the Perfect Team: Why cultural fit, skill development, and continual training are essential for success.

4️⃣ Financial Efficiency with Virtual Talent: Save costs while delivering high-quality service with PowerPlacing’s tailored solutions.

5️⃣ Practical Strategies for Scaling: Actionable steps to integrate bilingual virtual assistants into your team.

✨ Why Watch This Episode?

If you’re a cleaning business owner looking to streamline operations, boost productivity, and scale faster, this episode is a must-watch! Mairin shares practical advice and proven strategies to leverage virtual talent for exponential growth.

📚 Episode Breakdown:

(00:00) – Meet Mairin McEwan: PowerPlacing’s Unique Approach

(10:18) – How Virtual Assistants Revolutionize Cleaning Businesses

(22:45) – Key Delegation Strategies for Growth

(35:12) – Success Stories: Real Impact of Virtual Assistants

(45:00) – Steps to Get Started with PowerPlacing

👉 Don’t Miss This! Hit play now to learn how bilingual virtual assistants can help you achieve more in your business!

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• Team Engine: Streamline your hiring process
• Campos Law: Expert legal guidance for cleaning businesses
• SWEPT: Optimize your cleaning operations
• uSource: A software that connects service providers and property managers on the Facility Maintenance

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The Profitable Cleaner is your go-to podcast for actionable insights and strategies to scale your cleaning business. Join us weekly for expert interviews, leadership lessons, and growth tactics tailored for cleaning industry CEOs.

#CleaningBusinessGrowth #VirtualTeams #LeadershipInsights #TheProfitableCleaner #LatinAmericanTalent #Entr

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🎙️This week, our host James Harper sits down with Matt McMullen, Executive Director of Art of Construction and Principal of CREATE.architecture. With over 35 years of experience in design, real estate, and construction, Matt shares actionable insights tailored for cleaning business owners looking to scale their businesses and adapt to the ever-evolving industry.

🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1️⃣ How architects and cleaning business owners can collaborate to create meaningful projects

2️⃣ Strategies to improve client retention and operational efficiency.

3️⃣ The entrepreneurial mindset: fundraising, in-kind services, and scaling for success

4️⃣ Lessons in leadership, logistics, and navigating high-pressure roles

5️⃣ The importance of building relationships and leveraging modern technology

🚀 Special Announcements:

We’re kicking off 2025 with a bang! Meet our newest Profitable Partners:

- Usource: A software that connects service providers and property managers on the Facility Maintenance - https://www.usource.com/

- Team Engine: Boost team communication and productivity with AI-powered tools - https://www.teamengine.io/

- Campos Law: Legal expertise to protect and empower your business - https://camposlegal.net/

- Swept: Simplify operations and improve cleaner management with ease - https://sweptworks.com/

💡 Why Watch This Episode?

This is your chance to hear from an industry leader who combines business expertise with a deep commitment to social good. Whether you’re looking to scale your cleaning business or interested in entrepreneurship with purpose, this episode is packed with valuable lessons.

💖 Support inclusive housing with Trailhead Community: https://www.trailheadcommunity.org/donate

📚 Episode Breakdown:

(00:00) - Entrepreneurial Architect Connects for Good

(05:10) - Architect's Venture Into IDD Housing

(21:31) - Entrepreneur's Lifelong Learning Journey

(36:26) - Facility Director's Logistics Nightmare

(47:55) - Trailhead Community Awareness Campaign

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Hit the notification bell to stay updated with episodes that empower cleaning business owners to scale and grow in 2025.

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🎙️ Welcome to The Profitable Cleaner Podcast! In this powerful episode, our host James Harper shares actionable insights and five essential pillars that every cleaning business owner needs to master to achieve harmony, focus, and sustainable growth in 2025.

💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
1️⃣ How to stay grounded and present in a fast-paced industry.
2️⃣ The art of saying “no” to protect your energy and resources.
3️⃣ Leveraging your network for true mentorship and guidance.
4️⃣ How physical health enhances mental resilience and business clarity.
5️⃣ The importance of a higher belief system to fuel your purpose and leadership.

🚀 Special Announcements:
We’re kicking off 2025 with a bang! Meet our newest Profitable Partners:

• Team Engine: Boost team communication and productivity with AI-powered tools.
• Campos Law: Legal expertise to protect and empower your business.
• Swept: Simplify operations and improve cleaner management with ease.
• Usource: Streamline vendor management and operations on one platform.

📚 Episode Breakdown:
(02:52) – Pillar #1: Be Present Where Your Feet Are
(05:10) – Pillar #2: The Power of Saying “No”
(09:28) – Pillar #3: Find Mentorship for True Growth
(11:49) – Pillar #4: Physical Health = Mental Resilience
(14:28) – Pillar #5: Align Your Purpose with a Higher Power

🙌 Why Watch This Episode?
If you’re a cleaning business owner looking to scale, lead, and balance success with peace of mind, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical strategies. Whether you’re aiming to grow your team, streamline operations, or improve work-life balance, these pillars will set you on the path to success.

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