Beyond Clean with ACE

There is NO dumb question.  That is what we were taught.  Thank you for the people who joined in and sent in questions.   Listen to this and then join us tomorrow at 1PM LIVE talking about everything about Cleaning and Disinfecting. Can't join us LIVE, send Dave a question;  dthompson@academyofcleaning.com   April 2, Accredited Infection Prevention Expert Class - Remote Learnin g   Nominate your R...

During the COVID-19 crisis, the Academy will be LIVE every afternoon at 1 PM to talk with you about your concerns and help with resources and questions.   Bill mentions today that he has been and will be doing CMI assessments for ISSA and talks about what some of the requirements are for these company certifications.  He has a program for understanding SDS terms and goes through a few of them, but...

Dr. Aaron will be doing his classes through remote learning instead of in a classroom setting.  The guys talk about that and answer questions from the audience.   Do you know about "Nickle Challange"?  Listen as they come up with the next great idea, LIVE on the air. Join us tomorrow as we take your questions.   April 2, Accredited Infection Prevention Expert Class - Remote Learning  

There is NO dumb question.  That is what we were taught.  Thank you for the people who joined in and sent in questions.   Listen to this and then join us tomorrow at 1PM LIVE talking about everything about Cleaning and Disinfecting. Can't join us LIVE, send Dave a question; dthompson@academyofcleaning.com   April 2, Accredited Infection Prevention Expert Class - Remote Learnin g   Nominate your Ro...

Bobby Zagers is the VP/CMO of GEM Supply, a distributor in central Florida.  During this time of massive closures of facilities, service personnel is being called into action everywhere.  As a result, distribution is being challenged. So much so that Bobby was not able to join us for this live broadcast as planned. Your host, David Thompson however, is at the forefront of dealing with the issues o...

Z BioScience is the developer and manufacturer of a revolutionary "Next Generation" technology in cleaning products that utilize the Power of Nature through the inclusion of Probiotics into its cleaning products. They guys talk about biological cleaning in place of the disinfectant killing of bacteria and viruses. Protection by using probiotics, the safety of them, their ability to work when the s...

J. Darrel Hicks presented a 2-hour class on COVID-19, risk assessment, processing of surface, what W.A.S.T.E. stands for and the value of being certified to handle the issue which comes with infection prevention in both the workplace and at home. In today's podcast, the guys talk about the use of hand sanitizer vs. hand washing, knowing your personal space and controlling your environment.  Did yo...

Have you given your power away to your family, clients, fears, your desire to be “nice”, your old stories, and your past? “Taking back your power” looks a little different for everyone. Being nice is all well and good, but are you being too nice? Sometimes you have to rock the boat a little to be the best advocate for yourself! The world needs leaders and truth-tellers. When you envision your idea...

Amy Collins, Publishing Expert Author of THE WRITE WAY Collins is the founder of Bestseller Builders and president of New Shelves Books.  Collins is a trusted expert, speaker, and recommended sales consultant for some of the largest book and library retailers and wholesalers in the publishing industry. She is a USA TODAY and WALL STREET JOURNAL bestselling author and in the last 20 years, Amy and...

Sean talks about what is most likely to happen when the wrong products are used on flooring surfaces over a period of time.  What happens when the chemistry is left on flooring materials, not to say that it was too high in pH.  The guys talk about residues in carpet, films on LVP and more.   Want to watch the recording of the COVID-19 class they are talking about, follow this link: https://classes...

Jerry Pavlic is an Equipment Division Manager at Brady Industries.  His experience is as an equipment specialist over the last 5 years. Jerry talks with Dave about service, parts, consulting and the advancement of robotics when it comes to equipment. His advice is to ask questions, lots of them.  Especially when it comes to the batteries in your powered equipment.   Reach out to Jerry via LinkedIn...

Bill Fellows contributes each month and today we talked about proper PPE and procedures when using chemicals.  Proper gloves, goggles and the right type of mask are the hot items when using chemicals safely. With coronavirus on everyone's mind, Bill and Dave talked about procedures and measuring outcomes as well. They both talked about the upcoming Clean Buildings Expo in Baltimore, March 16-18;  ...

Rozalado Services     &    Ricky's two companies he is involved with now.  Over 7 years, his wife and cousin have built a family empire worth over 7 Million.  17 of Ricky's family members are involved as well as other families.  Ricky talks about his successes, failures, and communication in this episode.   And on his bucket list, taking his wife and small child to South Africa!   You can follow R...

Ryan Roghaar teaches those who work remotely and those who hire them how to better work together. In this episode, we talk mainly about the BREAD method.   Build Research Engage Action Delight And don't forget, UFC - Up Front Conversations Listen and get the inside story on how to use this when building your professional business relationship. Ryan's Podcast is EGGS Eggs is a podcast that centers...

Today the guys are talking about broadloom carpet, carpet tiles, backings, adhesives and maintenance of these types of flooring materials. Listen to see what is said about hot water extraction, pile lifters, hi and low pH cleaning chemicals and what is "best practices". If you have questions, or just want to join in on the conversation, mark it down on your calendars and join in. The first Monday...

Becoming an Infection Prevention Expert starts with a positive proactive mindset. There are plenty of resources easily available to help schools get on the right track to be proactive and not reactive. Join us on this podcast as we discuss this topic further. Podcast Topic: The importance of being an Infection Prevention Expert at Schools. Every year it is estimated that over 60 million school day...

Steve Prentice is a speaker and writer who works in that murky space where people and technology try to co-exist. His background is in organizational psychology and project management, and for over 20 years he has helped people and their companies understand how to work with new technology and manage change. http://www.steveprentice.com/   Yacht Rock: Upbeat 1970's pop-rock tunes for your corporat...

To start the year, 2020, Bill is here talking about how we store, move, and use chemicals in the cleaning industry.  Did you know that liquids must not be stored on shelf over 6' from the floor surface?  This is just one of the facts Bill shares along with understanding the importance of PPE. Ask Bill about his Michigan story sometime? Bill Fellows started his career in the cleaning industry over...

In this episode, Aaron talks about hearing with your ears, listing with your mind and more than doubling both with your eyes.  How we use these senses and how this affects communications when making a sales presentation. Dr. Aaron Buchko is a professor of management in the Foster College of Business, Bradley University, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Planning and Strategy and gradu...

This is our second LIVE stream podcast of 2020, and today Jude Charles joined us to talk about branding and marketing through the use of storytelling video.   Jude Charles is a story-driven filmmaker, brand strategist & speaker. For over 13 years, Jude has traveled the world, crafting stories for world-class brands such as Google & Steve Harvey. Through his Dramatic Demonstration of Proof™ process...

This is Episode ONE of the Fourth season of Beyond Clean With ACE and our first full LIVE podcast.   Today the guys are talking about the different types of flooring, slip and fall issues and carpet tiles.  Should you use a finish?  What about matting?  Is an autoscrubber the best?  Listen for answers and more. Sean will be a regular host on the show talking about everything floors.  If you have q...

In this episode, Aaron is talking about podcasting and technology in business and how people, especially salespeople in the cleaning industry, need to start using every avenue they can to communicate their value. Dr. Aaron Buchko is a professor of management in the Foster College of Business, Bradley University, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Planning and Strategy and graduate cour...

Bill Fellows is on the show for the first time, and it won't be the last as he has signed up to be on the show every month in 2020.   Bill Fellows started his career in the cleaning industry over 53 years ago, February 1966.  Bill’s experience includes working as a custodian, business owner, multi-site manager, international support person, ISO auditor, and consultant.  He is currently an assessor...

  Seven Secrets to Selling More by Selling Less 1.  Make the Switch 2.  The Helping Percentage 3.  Body of Evidence 4.  Selling Socially 5.  Stories are 1000 Pictures 6.  Crack the Window 7.  Show the Price Sales reps are trained to just make the sale. That's it. They're never trained to help a customer. -Allan Langer My ideal client is the sales rep who could be average, could be struggling, coul...

Sean DeVore has some things to say about the maintenance of different types of LV flooring. You will learn about ticking, wear layers and more. Sean DeVore: sean_devore@mannington.com Dave Thompson: dthompson@academyofcleaning.com Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube