Beyond Clean with ACE

Mike Ward, a Facilities Manager at a school district in Ohio says, "There are a few options on how to handle Face-to-Face meeting situations." Use surveys to set up the meetings prior to going into the particulars.   Take a direct services staff member with you; ie. a plumber, electrician, custodian, etc. Show the super or principal what you know is happening from surveys you have done, maybe even...

Sean DeVore, a regular here on this podcast talks with Dave about the NEW blended sales call. Traditional "Cold Call" is dead, the time when you stopped and dropped off a business card. The "Warm Call" is where you use social media to learn all you can and navigate the waters of the call before making that first contact.  Remember, you have 2.3 seconds to make that first impression! Don't be afrai...

"People & Communication is top of the list," says Mike Ward, a Facilities Manager at a school district in Central Ohio.   "I think we have gotten too comfortable with an email or text,"  Mike says.    Do you know what ALL CAPS mean in an email?  Mike explains. We need to get to know people better in order to have harmony in our communication. Mike has been in facility maintenance for over 21 years...

Kenny Seybold is the Director of Custodial Operations at Flagler County schools in Palm Coast, FL. Kenny tells us in this episode that COMMUNICATION is the key to all facility maintenance issues.  It is with everyone, from the Superintendent, Principal, Asst. Principal to the frontline custodian, it is the most important issue on every level. Kenny and Flagler use a program called Essential Assets...

National Rock Star Custodian 2019, Niki Martone has a few short words to her fellow cleaner, custodian, janitors, or plant operators. Nominate Them NOW!    

Modern Cleaning Solutions, LLC is a woman-owned certified janitorial cleaning service business located in Tampa, FL.   Javier is part of the two-person ownership, Jana is the owner and was working while Javier taped this podcast.   Together they have put together a 1.1 Million dollar GREEN CLEANING operation with 15 individuals now working with them after 5 years.   This is Javier's first time on...

Gloria Strauthers will be one of many speakers LIVE on stage at PEPTalks2022 this coming April the 12th.   You can register to hear Gloria's 15-minute talk, speak with her in an open session, and visit her booth while sitting in your safe place at home.    Yes, this is a LIVE remote streaming conference.  www. PEPTalk2022.com   Be sure to register for the Rock Star All-Access Pass to get the full...

Dr. Katie gets Dave to "TAP" his way through this podcast.  You have to listen to understand. Whether in person or online, Dr. Nall shows others how to dissolve their WAFFLES – worry, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion, and stress.   Not only does our next guest have her Ph. D. in Mathematics Education, but she also is a TEDx speaker, a professional member of the National Speakers As...

Sean and Dave talk about the upcoming conference, PEP Talks 2022, and what it means to be a speaker, the preparation that goes into it and he follows up on the Liquid Linoleum conversation from last month. Sean says it is here and says it is now being put down in healthcare locations as a POURED flooring material that has self-healing properties. You can bet that by the end of the year, it will be...

From litter to TV, Brian is here to tell us about his side hustle worth 50 to 100K per year.   Brian Winch is the creator and author of Cleanlots - America's Simplest Business. Brian has been involved in all aspects of the parking lot litter cleaning business since 1981. He can show you how to start and operate a simple business based from home and make money from an environmental service that's a...

If you think some people are "naturals" at confidence, public speaking, and effective communication, think again! They simply learned a skill set that anyone can learn. Confidence, self-talk, and effective communication skills are the keys to mastering real-life situations at the moment...any moment (yet most people are never taught these skills!). Want to learn how to motivate, inspire, and persu...

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Sabrina Osso is a speaker, a TEDx Speaker, and consultant on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and places of residence. In this episode of BCWA, she outlines statistics pertaining to Workplace Violence and the Warning Signs of a Victim in the Workplace. There is a relationship between workplace violence and home violence, and now you will know how important it is...

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 43, followed by 5 surgeries & 18 months of treatment, coupled with dealing with anxiety/depression, Jenn is passionate about helping others by sharing coping strategies & helping them take control of their lives.     In this first episode on BCWA, Jenn shares some of her research on the importance of reading labels & knowing what ingredients are in our f...

Gloria Strauthers will be one of many speakers LIVE on stage at PEPTalks2022 this coming April the 12th.   You can register to hear Gloria's 15-minute talk, speak with him in an open session, and visit her booth while sitting in your safe place at home.  Yes, this is a LIVE remote streaming conference.  www. PEPTalk2022.com   Be sure to register for the Rock Star All-Access Pass to get the full ex...

Mike Sawchuk will be one of many speakers LIVE on stage at PEPTalks2022 this coming April the 12th.   You can register to hear Mike's 15-minute talk, speak with him in an open session and visit his booth while sitting in your safe place at home.  Yes, this is a LIVE remote streaming conference.  www. PEPTalk2022.com   Be sure to register for the Rock Star All-Access Pass to get the full experience...

Sean DeVore will be one of many speakers LIVE on stage at the Rock Stars of Cleaning conference with his PEP Talk this coming April the 12th.     You can register to hear Sean's 15-minute talk, speak with him in an open session and visit his booth while sitting in your safe place at home.  Yes, this is a LIVE remote streaming conference.  www. RockStarsofCleaning.com   Be sure to register for the...

Linoleum is made of natural materials that are biodegradable and as we start this new year, you will learn that it's not the old product of the 40's/50's anymore. Sean DeVore is here and says It is now being put down in healthcare locations as a POURED flooring material that has self-healing properties. You can bet that by the end of the year, it will be in a commercial setting outside of the heal...

Sean has been on the show 23 times since December 2019.  Over the 2 years, there have been over 600 downloads of his messages alone. We want to thank you, the listeners for tuning in to Sean's messages.   Sean, THANK YOU for being a voice on the show.   Sean DeVore  District Manager c: 352-630-9884 email:  sean.devore@mannington.com

Richard Prinz is our guest speaker today talking about assessments, roadmaps, education, and higher education. www.evaclean.com   Richard Prinz Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives – Developers of EvaClean Infection Prevention Solutions Rich brings with him 20 years of experience in leadership positions at major Healthcare, Hospitality, and Industrial Supply o...

Darrel and Dave review a video from Dr. Stephanie Dancer from the UK and the impact of CLEANING in the battle of infection prevention.    To learn more after the podcast and earn your 2022 certification in the area of Infection Prevention, scan the QR Code and see all the information you need to register for the two afternoons.  Nov 30 and Dec 1.    

In this episode, Sean and Dave talk about the issues with carpet care and the need for more frequencies in maintenance, and the need to use less chemistry.  Understand these issues before you make the selection of what type of carpet, or for that matter, whether carpeting is right or not.        

Eight strategies beyond products, procedures, and protocols to increase your in-house cleaning operation’s ROI while ensuring a consistently clean, safe, healthy environment at the lowest overall costs.   A Special Report by Mike Sawchuk   Get the Special Report HERE    

Scott Milligan is here to introduce us to Harriet and talk with her about this nomination and her career.    Harriet McPhail is a Sr. Day Porter with Continuum Services at the Kennedy Square Office Building in Detroit, MI., and is one of eight finalists in the Rock Star Custodian international award for 2021. “Harriet is a trainer, leader, Rock Star, and has the experience to handle any situation...

Ralph can remember being promoted to Housekeeping Manager with little to no guidance. Back then, there were no ‘train-the-trainers programs. It was a lot of trial and error.  20 years later and I finally created the perfect solution.  Ralph is the author of, ”The Good Manager” . This fully virtual step-by-step housekeeping training program shows you exactly how to properly staff, clean, and disinf...