Alsco Uniforms: The It Pays to Keep Clean Podcast

Before he could drive a car, CFO Andrew Steiner found himself working for the family business. Now, he leads six departments in the General Office that support him in making strong financial decisions and considering all aspects of the company. Join us for this episode of the It Pays To Keep Clean podcast, where Andrew shares with Dana why safety is a cause near and dear to him, what his team’s 20...

In this episode of the It Pays To Keep Clean podcast, Dana hears from Training and Development Manager Bill Pinti about the “laundry list of projects” his team has in the pipeline, keeping learning content up to date in an everchanging world, and how his team uses AI to streamline knowledge check creation.

It’s no emergency, but the SOS team is here to help! Join us for this episode of the It Pays To Keep Clean podcast, where Dana sits down with the West and East National Sales Operations Supervisors, Amanda Frye and Melissa Mead. Amanda celebrates her Western team’s low turnover and shares her passion for Salesforce's power. Melissa encourages a proactive mindset in her Eastern team and takes c...

In this episode of the It Pays To Keep Clean podcast, Jim recounts his Region 6 visits to Charlotte, Richmond, and Allentown. Together, he and Dana celebrate the decades of service by many RSRs in the region, the teams' lively, friendly nature and the promising expertise of the new hires at these branches.

At his first Managers’ Meeting, Stratford General Manager Frank Gibbs talks with Dana about what brought him to Alsco Uniforms, the importance of meeting customers in person, and the unique team dynamics in the Stratford branch.

In this episode of the It Pays To Keep Clean podcast, Jim and Dana discuss Jim's most recent branch visits. He visited Music City to talk totes and AllFresh product sampling, the Mile High City to visit their well-maintained facilities and meet some success stories from the internal management development program, and the Valley of the Sun to see their creative initiatives to make safety fun.

In this episode of the It Pays To Keep Clean podcast, Dana says “ciao” to the President of Alsco Italia Fabrizo D’Antino, as they discuss his climb up the ranks in the company, the biggest changes he’s seen in his tenure, and the needed capacity of their new branches, both completed and in progress.

In this episode of the It Pays To Keep Clean podcast, Jim recounts his visits to Chicago and three Florida branches that have “never looked better”. Join Jim and Dana as they celebrate one of the best safety records company-wide in Miami, remark on the care taken by the team in Tallahassee, and praise the scheduled downtime for preventative maintenance in Tampa.

Shh… It’s a secret! In this episode of the It Pays To Keep Clean podcast, General Manager – New Zealand/Asia Monique Welsh and General Manager – Australia Steve Barden spill the beans on a new ESG initiative they’re excited about. They also discuss how they got to their current roles with Alsco Uniforms, market opportunities in APAC, and what they’re looking forward to in 2026.

In this episode of the It Pays To Keep Clean podcast, Chief Operating Officer of Alsco Italia Martina Testolina bravely fights her jet lag to talk with Dana about her 30-year! journey with Alsco Uniforms, expectations versus reality for starting her new position in January of 2020, and her current focus areas.

Description: "Since age 3, Senior Supply Chain Manager Jenny Shi has known she was destined to be a master negotiator. Now, she leads our small but mighty Supply Chain team with the same tenacity and drive. In this episode, she shares her ambitious plans for 2026 and beyond with Dana."

Author, public speaker, customer experience expert… magician? Shep Hyken speaks after his keynote address at the Managers Meeting in Carlsbad, CA. He details the five key actions to take when there’s a customer problem or complaint, shares the Employee Golden Rule, and emphasizes the importance of asking the Extra Question.

In this episode of the It Pays to Keep Clean podcast, Dana has the honor of speaking with the 2025 RR Steiner High Achievement Award winner Alex Stuart about her journey with Alsco Uniforms, her nationwide team of six, and her approach to growth in the healthcare space.

On Jim's last branch visits of 2025, he saw Lanham's point of pride recovering from equipment issues while maintaining new business, enjoyed some donuts with Alexandria's big service team, spent time with Wilmington's gregarious group of IPTKC podcast fans, and shared selling tips with Rochester's Route Sales Representatives.

Say g’day to this episode of the It Pays To Keep Clean podcast! Group Chief Executive for APAC Mark Roberts recounts his Alsco Uniforms journey that included a big move during the pandemic, strong ESG initiatives, and serving up the most important meal of the day.

In this episode of the It Pays To Keep Clean podcast, host Dana Craig has a chat with CLEAN CEO Kevin Godley about his journey from finance to the laundry industry, the impact of the last few years on their business, and their new plant in construction.

Never one to back down from a challenge, Regional Manager Russ Harsch made the leap from Region 7 to Region 3 less than a year ago, and it’s been action-packed ever since. Join us as Russ takes us through his journey in the industry, gushes about his team of leaders, and weighs the differences between the cultures in California versus Texas.

This ain’t his first rodeo! Cal Renick made the move from Regional Sales Manager in Region 7 to National Sales Manager in Region 2 less than a year ago, but you wouldn’t know it from Region 2’s big wins in the last quarter. Join us as he and Dana discuss the Springfield Clinic installation, tips for focusing on target market business, and teambuilding strategies for a young squad.

After connecting with an op-ed from Bob Steiner, Director of Human Resources , Gene Ketter knew Alsco Uniforms was the company he wanted to work for. Just ten days into his new position, he weighs in on running the Management Trainee Program, working with operations in the HR decision-making process, and his goals for the next 90 days.

In this episode of It Pays To Keep Clean , Jim catches the contagious energy of the teams in the Pacific Northwest as he discusses the Portland consolidation, the Seattle Fairmont installation, and the Vancouver C.A.R.E. Program.

Don’t let his southern roots fool you! Jacob Milford is loving the New England area as he visits our new acquisitions and gets to know his team in Region 6. Join us as he and Dana discuss hiring strategies, big wins from his first seven months, and the Churchill and MacIntosh acquisitions.

In this episode, Jim goes back on the road to visit our new locations from the Churchill and MacIntosh acquisitions. He shares how he got to meet the new teams, celebrate their rebranding efforts, and discuss new market opportunities in Allentown, Stratford, and Brockton.

In this episode of the “It Pays To Keep Clean” podcast, we hear from the Large Projects Team in our first-ever group interview! The crew defines what constitutes a large project, discusses how to integrate the regional engineers and S&P specialists in their projects, and shares how they manage uncertainty.

Against the beautiful backdrop of Canada Place in downtown Vancouver, honorary Canucks Jim and Dana chat about the Management Training Program at Alsco Uniforms, its evolution in our history, and the Topper Linen acquisition.

Before a much-needed travel break in May, Jim heads out to the Midwest for a four-part visit full of growth progress, strong 5S, and sharp-dressed RSRs! We also hear about his bonus trips to our two new locations in Brockton and Allentown, where he met some wonderful new additions to the Alsco Uniforms team.