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Want to know how to motivate employees? Are you the management coach to house cleaners, maids or cleaning technicians? If so, here are some creative ways to motivate your staff and inspire your team. Million-dollar maid service Go 2 Girls, CEO, Crystal Hamm shares ways to motivate employees with incentives. It's about training, and company culture, and sure bonuses. It's about personal development...

Let's wash windows with Nicole and learn how kids clean. Today we host a Let's Wash Windows contest where you wash windows at home on video. Then you upload your video to YouTube with the hashtag #LetsWashWindows and the voting begins. Kid Correspondent gives window cleaning techniques sending a supervised message that kids can clean. She even makes window washing look fun. Today's #AskaHouseClean...

Charity and complimentary cleaning can be a great way to do community outreach. Elena Ledoux, CEO of Superb Maids has done charity and complimentary cleaning through her own company. And she has offered free cleaning through Healthy Sunrise Foundation and other non-profit missions. Automate your repetitive administrative tasks so you can focus on the things that matter.  https://HousecallPro.com/A...

NewPoint Bookkeeping is a turning point for cleaning businesses. Ashley Mulso the CEO of NewPoint Bookkeeping shares tips to balance bank statements using QuickBooks. Every cleaning business owner must track expenses, know your spending, and profit and loss. NewPoint Bookkeeping is a turning point in your income. If you keep receipts and place them in categories it makes doing your taxes and tax p...

Bet you didn't know Compass Wave can pre-qualify leads for house cleaning. It's true. And Mark Lane, CEO of Eco York LLC is here to tell us other things we bet you didn't know Compass Wave can do. Automate and manage your customer details with Housecall Pro https://housecallpro.com/Angela Bet you didn't know Compass Wave can automate and manage price shoppers. This maid estimating software include...

Let's clean the car is a contest hosted by our #KidCorrespondent Nicole. She says cleaning is fun. Let's clean the car or keep the car clean because it makes you happy. And she shows us how to clean the car with a mini wastebasket for on the go snacks. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru shares a couple keep the car clean hacks. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are #SavvyCleaner (Producer of t...

"Wanna know why I don't clean my own house? I work from home. So, I outsource my cleaning to a maid service. And I can't leave while the maid cleans because I have nowhere to go. I work here too. If you are the maid, please don't give me attitude because I don't clean my own house. I don't clean my own house because I paid you to do it." If you are a homeowner and too busy to clean your own house...

What is pay for performance and what does it have to do with house cleaners and maids? Martha Woodward, the creator of Quality Driven Software (QDS) tells us. Turns out she is the pay for performance expert for cleaning business owners. Track your cleaning jobs with https://housecallpro.com/Angela If you need a culture turnaround that is quality driven, transparency and pay for performance are the...

End of life organizing is a specialty for Rachel Seavey of Collector Care and host of the Hoardganize Podcast. End of life organizing is the time you downsize or right-size your life. And you still have the energy to pass along your heirlooms, antiques, China, and crystal to your kids. Letting go of your baggage is the first step to clutter-free living. And the end of life organizing doesn't have...

"Kids can do laundry." Says #KidCorrespondent Nicole, "but they have to be at least five or they will fall in the washing machine." ROFL Kids can do laundry and have laundry routines - wash clothes, put them in the dryer then folding. These laundry tips aren't just for laundry day - they are part of a house cleaning lifestyle. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are #SavvyCleaner (producer of these...

"Cleaning is not a punishment." Liz Trotter (COO and Partner of Castle Keepers) says #KidsCanClean and there are no tricks to get kids to clean. It's just part of growing up. "If you're a parent don't complain about house cleaning if you want to get kids to clean up. They mimic their parents. And the message you want to send is that cleaning is NOT a punishment." If you're tired of yelling "go cle...

Bet you didn't know this about ZenMaid - Amar Ghose, the CEO used to own a house cleaning company. Bet you didn't know this about ZenMaid - it's the #1 scheduling software for cleaning business owners. Bet you didn't know this about ZenMaid - it confirms appointments so you don't have to do it by hand. It will also track work orders. It is a cleaning employee GPS tracker. It allows you to track em...

How to take amazing before and after pictures for house cleaning is today's #AskaHouseCleaner. And we get tips from the joyful Liz Trotter, COO, and Partner of Castle Keepers. Send customers before and after photos along with your invoice using https://HousecallPro.com/Angela Before and after photos are a great way house cleaners and maids can show social proof to get more business. Angela Brown,...

Media specialization tips from Daisy Foster of #Digitool is on tap today. She gives house cleaners who do turnover service media tools for viral media exposure. Angela Brown asks about before and after photos as ways to market your Airbnb. Digitool uses apps like Buffer, and Canva for social media marketing and shows how you can too. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are #SavvyCleaner. (Training...

The unpack with me episode has #KidCorrespondent Nicole showing us how to reset after a trip. Unpacking after a trip is part of the travel cleaning routine. And the "unpack with me" visual shows that kids can clean and keep organized. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says the best travel tips include packing and unpacking. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsors are #SavvyCleaner. (Producer of thi...

Are you paralyzed by cleaning customers who think they are better than you? Many house cleaners and maids have thin skin. Some clients will act like they're better than you with put-downs disguised as jokes. Beware of critical comments, superior behavior and other unwelcome comments that provoke shame. Angela Brown in this #CareSeries suggests you ignore the arrogance. Nobody is better than you. T...

There is hope for hoarding according to Lori Koppelman, host of the Clutter Chronicles Podcast. Over the last two years, she's been interviewing Mary who has an unusual relationship with stuff. Hope for hoarding is often lost in the clutter preventing one from letting go. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a hoarder's heart is one of creativity and courage. Hoarders are the first to help a...

Ever wonder what your house cleaning car says about you? Liz Trotter, Partner and COO of Castle Keepers is here today to tell you. How to clean your house cleaning car and going through the car wash are branding strategies. Automation strategies also keep your brand in check. https://housecallpro.com/Angela Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says your #Cleaning Car is a brand extension that wil...

How to organize your digital files is today's Vacation Rental Mailbag topic. Airbnb, VRBO hosts and the house cleaners who clean for them are all taking before and after photos. For the electronic organization of your customers and jobs use https://Housecallpro.com/Angela Angela Brown and Sheri-Anne Woolley (Mona Cleaning) discuss easy tips on how to organize your digital files. Today's #AskaHouse...

Here are 10 easy steps to washing dishes without a dishwasher. Nicole shows kids washing dishes in today's #AskaHouseCleaner. Ever wondered how to "clean my space and washing dishes tips?" Here's your answer. Washing dishes without a dishwasher is easy if you know how to wash dishes by hand. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says kids #cleaning is the new "in" thing. Sponsors for today's show...

Do you want to breathe healthy? Watch today's Breathe Healthy face masks product review with Michael Vahey. Designed for house cleaners, landscapers, salon artists and pet groomers they'll help your breathing. Breathe Healthy is a leader in reusable face masks to prevent allergies, dander, dust, and pollen. People also wear them to combat the flu, germs, and pollution. Angela Brown, The House Clea...

What do you do if you feel unsafe while cleaning? You find drugs, sharps or other paraphernalia. Should you call the cops if you feel unsafe while cleaning? Should you talk to the homeowner or should you tell your boss? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says maids should maintain client confidentiality. The exception is if you feel unsafe while cleaning. Your safety comes first and the client'...

Hoods and ranges cleaning tips with Liz Trotter from Castle Keepers is our topic today. What you can't use to clean hoods and ranges is as important as what you can. Keep track of client's hoods and ranges needs with the tracking app https://HousecallPro.com/Angela Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says a #SavvyCleaner knows that you can't use any old chemical on hoods and ranges. Painted cook...

The Let's Make a Bed contest comes from our new #KidCorrespondent Nicole who shows us how to make a bed. She explains that bedroom cleaning makes you happy. And she encourages kids of all ages to "let's make a bed." She came to #SavvyCleaner to announce the international #LetsMakeaBed contest because cleaning is fun. "Most parents tell their kids to "clean your room," and "go make your bed." Angel...

Post construction cleaning mistakes you can avoid - right here, right now. If you get a post construction cleaning job - your regular cleaning routine won't cut it. And you may need different equipment too. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru welcomes today's show correspondent Steve Hanson. Owner of The Janitorial Store and post construction cleaning expert, he gives us the inside scoop. Whethe...