Hustled Up

💗 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 💗 We’re back with one of our favorite series — the Hustled Up Book Club ! In this episode, we dive into Sarah Knight’s bold and hilarious guide to reclaiming your time, energy, and sanity: " The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck." This book is equal parts parody (think Marie Kondo with a sailor’s mouth) and practical playbook for setting boundarie...

💗 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 💗 We sat down with Candace Young — a decade-strong solo cleaner from South Carolina who’s unexpectedly blown up to ~27k followers on TikTok — to talk about building a trustworthy brand without “selling out,” turning audience DMs into a thriving coaching business , and why keeping it simple and keeping it fun is the compass for both life and business. In...

💗 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 💗 After a whirlwind few weeks moving into our brand-new office (yes, complete with painting in the dark and somehow surviving without Wi-Fi), we are finally back in the studio —and riding high after attending this year’s CBF Retreat. In this episode of Hustled Up , we’re sharing the biggest lessons we brought home: ✨ Why going “back to basics” gave us t...

🥂 Welcome to HUSTLED UP AFTER HOURS! 🥂 We had the absolute pleasure of cracking open a few drinks and having Samantha Mancuso — aka THE CRAZY CLEANING LADY, on Hustled Up After Hours! From her humble beginnings posting “cheesy cleaning videos” in 2020 to amassing 300K+ followers on TikTok alone, Sam shared how content creation became her unexpected therapy — and why community matters more than f...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 In this episode, we’re getting super tactical and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how we keep clients coming back year after year — without losing our minds or our margins. We share our full retention playbook: from proactive check-ins and handwritten cards to new-baby gifts, loyalty email campaigns, and exactly how we handle complaints. Whether...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 This week on the Hustled Up podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the messy, magical world of alignment and empowerment — and what it really looks like behind the scenes of running and scaling businesses. Laura is officially back (hallelujah 🙌), and we’re unpacking how gut feelings, scary decisions, and imperfect timing can still lead to powerful, alig...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 Hey, fraaaands! It’s Holly, and I’m flying solo on this week’s episode of Hustled Up while Laura is out there slinging sales calls and crushing it (you go, girl!). I wanted to keep this one short, sweet, and super impactful by diving into a topic I’m absolutely obsessed with — personal branding . Whether you’re running a service-based business like me...

🥂 Welcome to HUSTLED UP AFTER HOURS! 🥂 It’s Hustled Up After Hours, and we’re spilling the tea like never before! In Episode 113, we’re diving into the wildest, most ridiculous things we’ve done for clients back when we were just starting our cleaning business. From carrying literal bricks to sniffing laundry to figure out what was clean (yes, really), we’re pulling back the curtain on just how...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 The cat's outta the bag. We’re officially launching HEART — our very own networking group for ambitious entrepreneurs — and we couldn’t think of a better time to dive into one of our favorite topics: networking with intention . In this episode, we’re getting real about the power of community in business. We share how networking has transformed our...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 In this deeply personal and refreshingly honest episode of Hustled Up , we open up about the very real [and often hidden] side of business ownership: the moments when we truly wanted to quit . From emotional breakdowns in the driveway to cleaning-related client horror stories, we’re sharing it all. We talk about resentment, burnout, emotional spirals,...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 In this feel-good episode of Hustled Up , we get real about our recent trip to Tennessee and why sometimes you just need to step away and breathe . We chat about how a simple invitation turned into one of the most soul-filling experiences we’ve had in business so far. It was a perfect mix of play and purpose — so many other amazing cleaning business ow...

🥂 Welcome to HUSTLED UP AFTER HOURS! 🥂 Introducing  Hustled Up After Hours : a severely less filtered live podcast recording session! Join us for more tea, more laughs and a lot less censorship on the first Thursday of every month at 7PM. On these live recordings, we'll be enjoying a few cocktails as we dive into the juicy stuff - from horrible boss drama to jaw-dropping cleaning horror stor...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 WE'RE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! Today, we are officially announcing the launch of The Hustle Haven: a modern business education and networking collective built for entrepreneurs who crave growth, support, and real connection. Now being offered by The Hustle Haven: 💚 The Hustled Up podcast 🩷 The HEART networking and support group 💚 The Hustle Hub co...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 Today's conversation is just .. *chef's kiss*. Holly and Laura are joined by the incredible Kenia Wellington, a fellow cleaning company owner from Long Island. Kenia shares so many amazing insights and anecdotes on today's episode, including her secret to finding balance in her many roles. Not only is Kenia the owner of Kear Solutions, but she is a dev...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 Today's episode is allllll about artificial intelligence! Today, Holly and Laura discuss some fun and creative ways to use Chat GBT, especially for business! They explore its features, including memory retention, personalized responses, and creative uses for brainstorming and content creation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of embracing...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 Today, Holly and Laura are joined by the amazing Jen Rodgers! Jen is the owner of Just Peachy Clean, a seven-figure residential cleaning business based out of Daytona Beach, Florida. When Jen isn't scaling her incredible business, she is helping other entrepreneurs scale theirs through her coaching company, Profit Pathways. Profit Pathways provides...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 If you're feeling discouraged in your business, it's important to know that you are NOT alone! This is why Holly and Laura are chatting about the importance of setbacks in business. This mindset-packed episode features raw and real discussions about the many setbacks Holly and Laura experienced in their seven years of business ownership, as well as how...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 In this episode, Holly and Laura discuss strategies for increasing revenue in service-based businesses [particularly in the cleaning industry, of course] WITHOUT attaining new clients. They emphasize the importance of upselling and offering add-on services, while also addressing the need for proper training and insurance considerations. Holly and Laura...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 In this episode, Holly and Laura touch on an uncomfortable subject: turning away work. It is so important to understand that you should not take on every job! Holly and Laura touch on the importance of understanding the scope of your own services, spotting red flags when interacting with leads, and making sure that your cleaning technicians have a comp...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 FINALLY: Holly and Laura are joined by the famous Beth Eldredge! If you've been a listener of Hustled Up, you already know that Beth has mentored Holly and Laura for over a year, and has guided them through so much in their professional and personal lives. She is not only the founder of Eldredge Cleaning, she is also a TikTok creator extraordinaire...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 In this celebratory 100th episode of Hustled Up, hosts Holly and Laura reflect on their journey, sharing insights on various topics that they've covered. The topics they've covered over the last few years are crucial for entrepreneurs, especially in the cleaning industry, including the importance of self-care, effective hiring practices, navigating cli...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 Are you struggling to keep your communication with your employees organized? This week, co-host Holly discusses the benefits of using Discord for employee communication and team collaboration. This recording is from a live webinar, where Holly shared a sneak peak into her own company's Discord server, explaining the many amazing Discord features. A...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 This week, Hustled Up welcomes Gillian Hopkins to the show! Gillian is not only a military wife, mother and the owner of Cedar & Sage Cleaning Co, but she's also only 20 years young. Last year, she "accidentally" found the opportunity to start a cleaning business after purchasing a Kirby Vacuum! This happy accident led to the operation of her busin...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 Hustled Up is taking it back to the basics this week! So, you've decided that you want to officially start a cleaning business. Congratulations! Now what?! Today, Holly and Laura take a deep dive into everything you need to do before taking on your first client, such as registering your business, obtaining insurance, building an online presence, creati...

🩷 Welcome back to the Hustled Up podcast! 🩷 Today's episode is a quickie-but-goodie! Hosts Holly and Laura discuss the importance of company culture and employee engagement. They share their experiences and strategies for creating a positive work environment, including hosting fun events and implementing enrichment activities for their team. The conversation emphasizes the significance of connec...