Five Door Media Podcast

From solo mom with a mop to building a nearly $1M cleaning business, Cheryl Hajjar now coaches owners across the country on how to drop the mop and scale with freedom, systems, and a culture that actually keeps top talent. You won't want to miss this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast! Watch or listen now! #CleaningBusinessCoach #DropTheMop #TeamCulture

In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we're joined by entrepreneur and cleaning industry leader Derek Hazelwood, and he's pulling back the curtain on the hiring systems that turned no-shows into loyal team members. ✅ Watch or listen now! #HiringTips #RecruitingSmarter #RetentionStrategies

Most cleaning company owners are stuck in hiring chaos. We sat down with Jon Karmazyn, founder of Revive, to unpack application hacks and group interviews to turning company culture into your secret weapon. This episode is a masterclass in recruiting (and retaining) the right people! Watch or listen now! #HiringTips #RecruitingHelp #SmallBusinessSystems

In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we sat down with Cristóbal Mondragón, founder of Bumble Bee Cleaning Services & 7Figure Cleaning, to talk about exactly how he scaled his team, fixed churn, and built a culture cleaners actually want to stay in. Visit our social media pages to watch the full episode! #BusinessGrowth #TeamBuilding #CleaningCompany

In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we're talking with Brandon Vaughn, CEO of HireBus, about why hiring in the cleaning industry isn't just an HR problem; it's a marketing problem. Brandon shares gold on how to build a team that actually lasts and why speed, storytelling, and smart systems are the future of recruiting in the cleaning industry. Watch or listen now! #RecruitingSmart #AIH...

In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with recruiting strategist Shawn Day of Hire Lead Chill to unpack what's actually working right now in the cleaning industry hiring game. From fixing broken funnels to attracting the right people (faster!), this one is packed with hard-hitting insights. Watch or listen now! #RecruitSmarter #CleaningIndustryGrowth #HiringStrategist

In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we're joined by Libby Delucien, founder of Woot Recruit, as we dive into: ✅ The truth about today's recruiting landscape ✅ Why your job ad is not a job description ✅ How culture is your secret weapon in hiring ✅ And the biggest mistake most cleaning businesses make in their hiring process Watch or listen now!

Hiring cleaners is HARD. Keeping them? Even harder. In this episode of the Five Door Media podcast, we're joined by Lacie Nash & Kari Merrell of Clean Squad, two powerhouse owners who rebuilt their company from the ground up after losing their entire team post-COVID. Watch or listen now! #HiringTips #SmallBusinessGrowth #SuccessfulRecruiting

In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we're joined by the legendary Debbie Sardone, founder of Cleaning Business Fundamentals. From breaking profit myths to mastering recurring revenue, Debbie shares the mindset shifts and money moves that take you from overworked cleaner to CEO empire-builder. Watch or listen now! #CleaningIndustryTips #RecurringRevenue #BusinessGrowth

In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we break down what EOS really is and why so many growing businesses swear by it. From getting your leadership team 100% aligned on the vision, to building real accountability and traction, to creating a healthy, cohesive team that actually enjoys working together, this framework is all about building a better business and a better life. Watch or list...

On the latest Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with Michael Dahlke to talk about what most cleaning business owners miss when it comes to financial leadership: ✅ The warning signs your P&L is already showing you ✅ Why “more trucks = growth” is often a vanity metric ✅ The real way to think about marketing spend (CAC is greater than LTV, not a random %) ✅ Why cash flow proble...

Cleaning Business Owners: Feel like your business is growing but your bank account isn't? You're not alone. In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with Justin Boyd from Cash Flow Co-Pilot to talk all things money — the hidden habits, mindset traps, and pricing strategies that keep cleaning companies stuck in survival mode. Watch or listen now! #SmallBusinessFinance #Cash...

Why are so many cleaning business owners afraid to look at their numbers? In this powerful episode of the Five Door Media podcast, we're joined by industry financial expert Meaghan Likes, founder of Likes Accounting and Bookkeeping Academy Online, to talk about the uncomfortable truth: you can't ignore your finances if you want to grow a sustainable business. Watch or listen now! #CleaningBusiness...

In this powerful episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with cleaning business coach Sharon Cowen to uncover the real financial habits that separate the stressed-out from the scaling. Most cleaning business owners don't have a revenue problem, they have a math problem. Whether you're chasing profit, preparing to exit, or just trying to pay yourself consistently, this one's for you. Wa...

Ready to stop chasing revenue and start building a profitable, scalable cleaning company? In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we're diving deep into the financial foundations of successful cleaning businesses with Matt Ricketts, founder of Better Life Maids and expert in M&A for residential cleaning companies. You'll learn: ✅ The COGS trap that kills profit (and how to fix it) ✅...

If you're hustling hard but your bank account isn't showing it, this episode is for you. Cristóbal Mondragón joins us on the Five Door Media Podcast to drop serious financial clarity for cleaning business owners. We talk about: ✔️ How to calculate your true break-even hourly rate ✔️ What a healthy profit margin actually looks like ✔️ The systems, habits, and mindset shifts every clea...

In this new episode of the Five Door Media podcast, Drew sits down with Liz Trotter to unpack the real financial challenges cleaning company owners face. From cash flow confusion to scarcity mindset, Liz doesn't hold back, and you'll leave with clarity, courage, and a few tough truths. Watch or listen now! #SmallBusinessFinance #CleaningCompanyTips #BusinessPodcast

On this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with Ricky Regalado (founder of Rozalado Services and driving force behind Route). If you're growing a cleaning company, leading a team, or just need a shot of motivation to keep building brick by brick, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways. Watch or listen now! #BrickByBrick #EntrepreneurMotivation #FiveDoorPodcast

In this episode of the Five Door Media podcast, Martha Woodward, co-founder of Quality Driven Software (QDS), breaks down how the best cleaning companies are using scorecards, trend data, and simple systems to boost quality and retention. ⬆️ Watch or listen now! #EmployeeRetention #QualityControl #PerformanceManagement

If tech still feels “nice to have,” this episode will change your mind. We sat down with Amar Ghose, CEO & Co-founder of ZenMaid, to unpack how simple systems, smart scheduling, and practical AI are helping cleaning companies scale without burning out. Watch or listen now! #ZenMaid #SimpleSystems #ScaleCleaningCompanies

In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, Tom Stewart, CEO & co-founder of Maid Central, breaks down how modern cleaning companies win with profit-first software, not just scheduling tools. If you run a cleaning company, this is your playbook for building smarter, simpler, and more profitable operations. Watch or listen now! #MaidCentral #ProfitFirstSoftware #AutomationsPlaybook

In this episode of The Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with Christopher Maurer, Co-Founder & CRO of Model Rocket Technologies, to talk about how AI, behavioral science, and data-driven decision-making are transforming the cleaning industry. If you're a cleaning or home service business owner wondering how to actually use AI to grow smarter (not just faster), this one's for you. Watch or l...

In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with Michelle Jeppesen, Director of Business Development at SendJim, to talk about how cleaning and home service pros are using automation and AI to build stronger customer relationships, not weaker ones. Watch or listen now! #MarketingAutomation #AIforBusiness #SendJim

What happens when cutting-edge software and home services collide? In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with Roland Ligtenberg, Co-Founder at Housecall Pro. From AI answering calls to data-driven coaching and automation that scales your business overnight, Roland shares how technology is reshaping the cleaning industry, and why now is the time to adopt it. Watch or listen no...

Holly Moore, founder of Maids and More and The Cleaning Software, joins us to break down how automation, AI, and smart technologies are transforming residential cleaning businesses. Tune in to hear why most CRMs are too clunky for real scaling, the biggest mistakes cleaning business owners make, and how AI can simplify quoting, communication, and operations. Watch or listen now! #CleaningBusinessT...