David Thompson

Beyond Clean with ACE

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Beyond Clean With ACE * We talk about more than cleaning as individuals who feel they can impact the cleaning industry in a healthy, positive, and/or proactive way do come and talk or just listen to be inspired, motivated, and engaged by our conversations.

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David Thompson

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Business

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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BCWA S4:E46 Christian Harris, located in London, England is here to talk about slippery, grimy floors and hygienically cleaning them. 07.05.2020

Christian Harris is the founder of Slip Safety Services a floor maintenance business with two key specialisms: ⏺ The cleanliness of high traffic, hard-to-clean environments like leisure clubs, kitchens, reception areas, shopping malls, and washrooms ⏺ The prevention of slips on any floor surface and in any environment that may become wet or contaminated   Email charris@slipsafety.co.uk Call 0203 3...

BCWA S4:E45 Steve Hanson talks about residential vs commercial cleaning. 06.05.2020

Steve is the Co-founder of TheJanitorialStore.com and MyHouseCleaningBiz.com   He coaches commercial and residential cleaning business owners to support their individual needs for their business.   Steve and Dave talk today about how residential cleaning operations could be marketing what they do behind the scenes to better bring value to their operations. Maybe this would be a great idea for many...

BCWA S4:E44 Dr. Whiteley talks about COVID and international response via the cleaning industry. 05.05.2020

Dr. Greg S Whiteley is an industry leader and company director, an appointed academic, with many years of research collaboration and supervision within applied microbiology and public health applications. Dr. Whiteley has decades of experience in product development with both domestic and export market focus. Do you know the difference between qualitative and quantitative?  We learn that and how v...

BCWA S4:E43 Sean and Dave talk cleaning, floors, carpet, social distancing and gardening. 04.05.2020

  The guys pick up where they left off last month, Sean's wife's work, and how it impacts changes within their family. Sean's garden is growing.   Sean talks about a teacher, her carpet issues, mushrooms, and just cleaning. 

BCWA S4:E42 Mike and Dave talk about what clients want to see when going back to a restaurant. 01.05.2020

Mike Seebeck with Earth Laboratories joined Dave for a conversation focusing on 'getting back to work'.    What are customer expectations going to be like and what are you going to expect restaurants to be doing to make you, the client feel safe going into their establishments? Do you want to know the protocols they are using to make the dining room safe? Masks, Gloves, Washing Stations?   www. Ac...

BCWA S4:E41 Andrew talks about "brain based learning". 23.04.2020

Andrew Chesnutt is on the show today talking education and learning with Dave. "With over 15 years of experience in the learning industry, Andrew has proven himself as an authority on how people learn. With a focus on remote learning and learning through storytelling, Andrew’s goal is to make learning more accessible to everyone in a manner that is engaging and measurable." They talk about Skills...

BCWA S4:E40 Tommy Breedlove talks about his book, Legendary: A playbook for building and living a legendary life. 14.04.2020

Tommy Breedlove is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of the book, Legendary, an Atlanta-based business, relationship, and mindset coach who is a regularly featured keynote speaker at global events. Tommy started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world, and eventually became a shareholder, the International Practice Leader, and a...

BCWA S4:E38 Dave talks about changing the norm and habits. 10.04.2020

"This can't be your norm any longer! Disgusting, unsanitary, unsafe, writes Andrew Komer, Integration Manager at Sunbelt Rentals on LinkedIn.  The picture you see here is what he posted and is the topic of the conversation this afternoon. Also, Anthony, a Beyond Clean With ACE follower, called in and spoke with Dave about the process of cleaning dishes and habits.  Now is the time to change habits...

BCWA S4:E37 Dave talks about the Rock Star Keynote presentation for April 15th. 10.04.2020

Almost a decade ago Dave penned this trademarked phrase.  Today, "We are Janitors and We Save Lives". In this podcast, Dave talks about the Rock Star Custodian program and recognizing those who are the leaders of our work families.   On April 15th, 1 PM  FREE to the first 100 individuals 1 1/2 Hour Rock Star Custodian Keynote Presentation  LIVE on Zoom.us Register HERE   PS...It will be broadcast...

BCWA S4:E36 Ken Horton talks about concerns, focus and solutions. 08.04.2020

During this time of concern and focus, those with knowledge and solutions. Ken is the Business Development Manager at PROJECT ONE LLC.  You can contact Ken on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-horton-382656/ or email him at:  westerncp1@aol.com Accredited Infection Prevention Expert LIVE remote learning.  April 11 and 22nd. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accredited-infection-prevention-expe...

BCWA S4:E35 Talking New Technologies and Floors with Sean DeVore at Mannington Mills 07.04.2020

During this pandemic, Sean is saying that business has changed and is requiring him and others to use what they see, is new technology.  To others, we have been doing this for some time. Sean's wife is a nurse and as the conversation turned to floors, learn what has changed for them at home when it comes to floors.   Reach out to Sean:  Sean. DeVore@mannington.com Reach out to Dave: dthompson@acad...

BCWA S4:E34 Kevin Chow VP Member Development at Triple S talks about distribution challenges. 07.04.2020

Triple S distributors, as well as all jan/san suppliers, have ramped up their game. Kevin talked with Dave about these challenges and what services should be doing during shut-down.   Contact Kevin on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-chow-457a717/ You can find Triple S on LinkedIn here:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/triple-s/ GEM Supply in Central Florida is a Triple S vendor: http...

BCWA S4:E33 Dave talks chemicals and measuring outcomes. 05.04.2020

Dave is taking a break from the LIVE chat this weekend, so here is a clip from last week's, 6 hour, Accredited Infection Prevention Expert class for you to enjoy.    If you want to join him this month for this class, there are two sessions on the schedule.   We will be back LIVE with you on Monday afternoon LIVE with Kevin Chow from Triple S.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accredited-infection-pre...

BCWA S4:E32 A clip from the LIVE remote learning class - Accredited Infection Prevention Expert 4.2.20 04.04.2020

There are two more classes scheduled during April 2020.  Here is a clip from the LIVE remote learning class held on Thursday of this week.  We will be back LIVE with you on Monday afternoon.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accredited-infection-prevention-expert-41120-saturday-session-tickets-101870021978 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accredited-infection-prevention-expert-42220-tickets-101450665672

BCWA S4:E31 Accredited Infection Prevention Expert certification class. 03.04.2020

Dave lost his voice instructing the Accredited Infection Prevention Expert class yesterday.  Here is a clip from yesterday's class.  ENJOY   This 7-hour class will be repeated on April 11th and April 22nd.  Catch this LIVE remote certification class.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accredited-infection-prevention-expert-41120-saturday-session-tickets-101870021978 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accred...

BCWA S4:E31 David Reimann with Victory Innovations talks about infection prevention and technology. 01.04.2020

Contact David Reimann:  david.reimann@victorycomplete.com As if COVID-19 isn't bad enough, did you know that according to the CDC, this year’s flu season is currently the worst over the past 10 years! And consider this, according to a Keep Kids Healthy research conducted by Victory, over 40% of school custodians and administration admit to not having any infection prevention protocols. Knowing the...

BCWA S4:E30 Don Tracy with GEM Supply talks about the challenges of distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic. 01.04.2020

Don Tracy (Papa Don) is a facility consultant for GEM Supply in central Flordia. Having over 35 years of experience in the Janitorial and Equipment supply industry gives me a unique outlook into the business of cleaning and supplies. I have worked for manufacturers, distributors, and even owned my own distributorship. Each position has allowed me to learn and grow my knowledge of this business.  M...

BCWA S4:E29 Mo Bashar is a BSC in Kansas CIty - challenges from the Frontline! 29.03.2020

Mo Bashar owns Unlimited Building Maintenance (UMB) in Kansas City and has a lot to say about "Fake News" and what clients are asking building service contractors to do. Greg Barnes, UMB Facility Service Manager will also be joining us during this discussion of what our "First Responders in Decontamination" are dealing with.   Unlimited Building Maintenance   Academy of Cleaning Excellence Rock St...

BCWA S4:E28 Dave does a review of the questions/conversations of the week. 28.03.2020

www. Academyofcleaning.com www. RockStarCustodian.com April 2, Accredited Infection Prevention Expert Certification class - Remote Learning.  

BCWA S4:E27 Joel Craddock from Docs Facility Services is talking about staying safe at home and work. 27.03.2020

Joel Craddock, Master Trainer, C.P.T., C.A.P., I.C.E. Doc's Facilities Solutions, Inc. works with companies in the cleaning industry that are struggling for knowledge and lack a skill base. These companies want clarity and focus on sustainable growth. Working with Doc's Facilities Solutions, Inc. allows them to stand out above the competition with a unique brand identity, more qualified prospects...

BCWA S4:E26 Darrel Hicks joins Dave to talk about professional certifications and best practices for infection prevention. 26.03.2020

Darrel Hicks called in during this LIVE stream today and talked with Dave about the value of certifications when it is about saving lives. The two field questions from listeners and talk through application systems/devices.  Questions like: Also, are we disinfecting too much? Do I need to clean before disinfecting? What about rinsing? Do I have to have a certification? When is your next class? Nom...

BCWA S4:E25 Dave is LIVE explaining the Rock Star Custodian Motivational Program 25.03.2020

Dave outlines the 5 motivational sessions of the Rock Star Custodian program.  During this time when our Custodial First Responders are going into battle, it is time to invest in your Rock Stars.  Dave explains the way to identify, work as a Rock Star family and then how to engage your supervisory staff to motivate and manage their Rock Stars.   Nominate your Rock Star Custodian COVID 19 Courses

BCWA S4:E24 Ask Dave - talking about certifications, protocols, chemical application and processes. 24.03.2020

March 24, 2020, and Dave is here talking about healthy cleaning protocols and certifications of professional development for First Responders protecting lives within built environments. Let's talk about the application of chemicals and processes! COVID-19 Courses from the Academy of Cleaning Excellence Nominate your Rock Star Custodians today!      

BCWA S4:E23 Dave talks about First Responder Monday, what to do to protect yourself. 24.03.2020

Dave is talking about the newest course from the Academy, "How to stay safe if you are a First Responder in the cleaning industry".   Here is a page with all of the target courses on Infection Prevention and COVID-19 https://mailchi.mp/academyofcleaning.com/covid19knowledge   April 2, Accredited Infection Prevention Expert Class -  LIVE Remote Learning Class   Nominate your Rock Star Custodian TOD...

BCWA S4:E22 Dave is LIVE on a Sunday afternoon - IF YOU'RE GOING TO DO IT, DO IT RIGHT! 22.03.2020

There is NO dumb question.  That is what we were taught.    Before you listen, we want to thank all of you who are getting your Professional Certification from ACE.   However, Dave is on a tare with what services/operations are doing which are just plain WRONG.  At a time where we are at the forefront of saving the lives of the people who are going to use the facilities we service, Dave is on his...

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