Cleaning and Cocktails

🍸✨ He got fired, landed in paving 13 days later, and built an 8-figure national company in under 4 years. This one hits different. 🎙️ Ricky Regalado sits down with Alex Iannessa — Founder & CEO of EnRoads Paving, and Founding Member of The Lighthouse Vistage CE Group — a Chicago-area entrepreneur who built a national pavement management company from the ground up, now operating across 48 sta...

🍸✨ He got fired at 24 with no savings, no plan — and built a 7-figure cleaning company in 3 years. This one is REAL. 🎙️ Ricky Regalado sits down with Matthew Christou — Co-Founder of Big League Clean, automation expert, and one of the most exciting young entrepreneurs in the cleaning industry — a guy who turned $30,000 in credit card debt, unemployment checks, and 3:45 AM wake-up calls into a mu...

🍸✨ This episode has been in the making for over a year — and it was worth every second. 🎙️Ricky Regalado sits down with John Ravaris — Chief Growth Officer, Founder of UVP Solutions, and author of "Define Value, Drive Growth" — a powerhouse with 35+ years of experience helping businesses across manufacturing, distribution, and services stop blending in and start winning. 💥 And trust us… the gem...

🎙️✨ Buckle up for another power-packed episode of Cleaning & Cocktails, where we sit down with two trailblazers who are completely rewriting the rules of the cleaning industry! This one is LOADED with real talk on sales, tech, pricing strategy, and what it actually takes to scale. 🚀 🌟 Greg Sack, Co-Founder & CRO of PINCH, is not your typical cleaning industry insider — and that's exactl...

🎙️✨ In this high-impact episode of Cleaning & Cocktails, we sit down with marketing powerhouse, entrepreneur, and direct mail disruptor — David Carroll! 🚀 As the Founder & CEO of DOPE Marketing, David has transformed the way businesses approach direct mail—making it faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever. With next-day postcard delivery, zero minimum orders, and powerful automati...

🎙️✨ In this powerful episode of Cleaning & Cocktails, we sit down with visionary tech leader, entrepreneur, and problem-solver — Sergio Suarez Jr! 🚀 From building cutting-edge software to leading high-performing development teams, Sergio has made a career out of attempting the absurd and solving the impossible. As the Founder & CEO of TackleAI, he’s on a mission to create disruptive, rea...

🎙️✨ In this powerful episode of Cleaning & Cocktails, we sit down with industry veteran, global entrepreneur — John Ezzo! 🚀 After decades of building and scaling facility service companies across the U.S., Middle East, and Latin America, John is back in the game. Coming out of retirement, he’s launching a bold second chapter—bringing together world-class expertise, strategy, and execution to...

🎙️✨ In this powerful episode of Cleaning & Cocktails , we sit down with founder, turnaround CEO, and small business champion Rick Schott ! 🚀 With over 35 years of experience in small business, Rick has built, scaled, sold, and—most recently—rescued a 30-year legacy company from near liquidation. As the CEO of Factory Cleaning Equipment, LLC (FCE) , Rick led a remarkable comeback in 2025—reac...

🎙️✨ Get ready for a high-impact episode with a founder building massive value in some of the most overlooked corners of the economy: Alex Duta! 🌟 🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Alex Duta, Founder & CEO of Albiware, a technology company transforming how fire and water restoration businesses operate and scale. With a background that blends construction, restoration, software development,...

🎙️✨ In this high-flying episode of Cleaning & Cocktails, we sit down with visionary entrepreneur and industry innovator Mick Lange,  the Founder and CEO of SkyPro! 🌟 🚀 For over 18 years, Mick has led SkyPro — a St. Paul–based company revolutionizing automated window and exterior cleaning systems. From designing game-changing technology to transforming safety and efficiency standards in buil...

🎙️✨ Welcome back to Cleaning & Cocktails — and buckle up for an insight-packed episode featuring three powerhouse leaders who’ve spent decades transforming the janitorial and building services industry from the inside out! Whether you’re scaling your cleaning company, trying to boost profitability, or simply hungry for leadership gold, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. 🚀 👔 Jordan...

🎙️✨ Get ready for an eye-opening episode with one of the sharpest minds transforming the commercial cleaning industry: Caden Hutchens ! 🌟 🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Caden Hutchens , CEO of Otuvy (formerly Clean Intelligent), a company on a mission to help building service contractors (BSCs) thrive through data-driven operational intelligence. With more than a decade of experience, Cade...

🎙️✨ In this empowering episode of Cleaning & Cocktails, we sit down with entrepreneur, systems strategist, and community-driven leader Dominique Williams! 🌟 🚀 Dominique is a master at helping business owners scale smarter, systemize operations, and reclaim their time without sacrificing growth. As the President of C&C Cleaning Services, Lexi’s Drink Barn, and Demure Lounge, Dominique le...

🎙️ On this week’s Cleaning & Cocktails episode, we flip the script and let Drew Larison from Five Door Media take the reins and interview me. We sit down and talk about what this year’s  Cleaning and Cocktails event in Nashville, TN will be⚡🎸 on how we are bringing operators and innovators to spark real conversations 🔥, build powerful connections 🤝,  and share proven strategies to scale yo...

🎙️✨ In this empowering episode of Cleaning & Cocktails, we sit down with transformation expert and business liberation coach Angelo Sisco! 🌟 🚀 Angelo is no stranger to success — after building and exiting multiple 7-figure companies (including O’Hare CrossFit), he realized that many founders are stuck on the execution treadmill — constantly busy, but never free. Now, as a BOS-UP Certified C...

🎙️✨ Get ready for an inspiring episode featuring a powerhouse in the facility services industry: John Brady! 🌟 🚀 Join us as we sit down with John Brady, President of St. Moritz Building Services, a company that maintains nearly 40 million square feet across 17 states. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, John brings over two decades of experience in scaling operations, delivering client value, an...

🎙️✨ Get ready for an epic episode of Cleaning & Cocktails Live from Spartan Chemical HQ in Maumee, OH  where we’re sitting down with four industry powerhouses who are driving real change in the cleaning, procurement, and facilities world! Whether you're a seasoned operator or a rising leader, this conversation is packed with insight, strategy, and inspiration from decades of experience. 🚀 👔...

🎙️✨ Buckle up for another high-impact episode of Cleaning & Cocktails, where we spotlight two visionary leaders shaping the future of the home services and cleaning industries! This episode is all about scaling smart, leading with purpose, and building businesses that last. 🚀 🌟 Michael Dahlke, Co-Founder of Booyah Capital Partners and Co-Owner of Blue Skies Services, brings deep insight int...

🎙️✨ In this exciting episode, we sit down with an industry veteran and entrepreneurial powerhouse: George Boutsalis! 🌟 🚀 Get ready to dive into the extraordinary career of George, the President of Impact Cleaning Services and co-founder of the janitorial SaaS startup BrightGo. With over 20 years of experience in the cleaning industry, George has an incredible story that spans from childhood cle...

🎙️✨ Get ready for an inspiring episode of C&C featuring three trailblazing leaders in the cleaning and facilities services industry! In this special episode, we dive deep into the stories, strategies, and experiences of three powerhouse entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the commercial cleaning industry. 🚀 🌟 Brandon Orr , Founder & CEO of Cure Cleaning, brings his unique perspe...

🎙️✨ Get ready for an inspiring episode featuring an extraordinary entrepreneur and leader, Alex Melgar! 🌟 🚀 We sit down with Alex Melgar, Founder & CEO of uSource , a cutting-edge Software-as-a-Service platform transforming the facility maintenance industry. With over 25 years of experience in real estate, commercial services, and business strategy, Alex has mastered the art of building and...

🎙️✨ Welcome back to the continuation of our 100th episode celebration featuring the incredible Dan Schindler, President of Integrity Facility Solutions!  💡 In Part 2 , we dive deeper into his remarkable journey, starting from his humble beginnings at the age of 12 in the cleaning industry. 🧽✨ 🌟 At just 12 years old, Dan's passion for work and business was ignited when he took his first steps...

🎙️✨ Get ready for our 100th episode Part 1 of 2 featuring an exceptional leader in the facilities services industry: Dan Schindler! 🌟 🚀 Join us as we dive into the impressive journey of Dan Schindler, President of Integrity Facility Solutions Inc. World Headquarters Based in Dallas, Texas, Dan brings over two decades of experience in operations management, contract negotiation, and team buildin...

🎙️✨ Get ready for an inspiring episode of C&C featuring three trailblazing leaders in the cleaning and facilities services industry! In this special episode live at the ISSA Business Growth Strategies event we dive deep into the stories, strategies, and experiences of these powerhouse professionals who are driving innovation, efficiency, and success in the field. 🚀 🌟 Saul Marchan, a passion...

🎙️✨ Get ready for an inspiring C&C episode featuring four powerhouse leaders in the cleaning and facility management industry live from Maumee, Ohio at The ISSA Hygieia Networking and Leadership Conference Workplace Allies: 🌟 🚀 Carolyn Arellano, CEO of Cleaning Business Mentor, kicks off this episode with her incredible journey from cleaning service owner to successful mentor. With a strong...