Five Door Media Podcast

In this episode, we're talking with Omar Santana, President of AutoMaid, about how smart software is helping cleaning businesses scale with clarity, not chaos. From automated booking to intelligent pricing, this episode is your roadmap to implementing software in your cleaning business in a way that streamlines processes and promotes efficiency. ⚙️ Watch or listen now! #CleaningBusiness #AIinBusin...

On this episode of the Five Door Media podcast, we welcomed Libby DeLucien, founder of two software companies, to talk through how technology is shaping the cleaning industry. Libby breaks down what's actually working (and what's not), the power of human connection in an AI driven world, and how software can level up cleaning businesses. Watch or listen now! #SoftwareForCleaningBusinesses #WomenIn...

Season 4 is HERE! We're diving DEEP into how AI, automation, and technology are actually reshaping the cleaning industry. In this episode of the Five Door Media podcast, Curt Kempton, founder of ResponsiBid, breaks down what's working and what's not. ⚙️ How technology is changing lead generation, sales, and follow-up Why authenticity still matters in an AI world And the wild future of AI-powered c...

Culture isn't a buzzword, it's a profit lever. On today's Five Door Media Podcast, we chat with Martha Woodward, co-founder of QualityDriven Software, to unpack how healthy culture + clear data = real results. Plus, Martha's powerful comeback story and how she rebuilt stronger. Watch or listen now! #CompanyCulture #QualityDriven #CompanyAccountability

In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we're sitting down with Lacie Nash, co-founder and CEO of Clean Squad, to talk about what company culture actually means, how it's rebuilt from the ground up, and why leadership without trust is a dead end. Watch or listen now! #WomenInBusiness #BuildingCompanyCulture #LeadershipTrust

Company culture isn't a poster on a wall — it's how your team actually shows up. In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we sat down with Brandon Faust of Wayfinders and Switchback to explore: The 3-question check-in every home service leader should use Why simple cultures scale, and complicated ones crack How to hire for culture without the corporate fluff The real reason performanc...

Is your culture just vibes — or is it built to last? Molly Moran, founder of Green Sweep and Live Bright Coaching, scaled a 7-figure eco-cleaning business and created a culture of radical accountability and extreme appreciation. ✨ But it didn't come easy. In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, she shares the exact systems that transformed her culture, how she recovered from burnout...

Culture isn't a policy manual - it's the living, breathing vibe of your organization, shaped through leadership, communication, and intention. In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, Mark Demchak, long‑standing leader at the Miami County YMCA (Peru, Indiana), explores how culture shapes business health, staff retention, and customer experience. ‼️Cultivate a culture that counts! Watch or l...

CULTURE > EVERYTHING Rusty McCommas walked away from corporate America to build something better — a lawn care company that treats people like people. Since 2018, he's grown Evergreen Lawn & Landscape from $1.8M to $5.5M (and counting), all by betting everything on culture. In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, Rusty shares real, raw lessons on: ✅ Why benefits like PTO and...

In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with Linnsey Dolson, founder of Linnsey's Cleaning, to uncover how she scaled a home service brand without ever sacrificing culture. Tune in to hear: ✅ How to keep culture alive in a field-based workforce ✅ When to fire fast to protect the team ✅ Creative low-cost ways to invest in employees ✅ What happens when leadership lets go too...

NEW PODCAST EPISODE What does it feel like to work at your company? In our brand-new season on company culture, we sit down with Sam Gembel to explore how culture isn't what you see, it's what you feel. From starting on his own to leading a 100+ person team, Sam drops powerful lessons on leadership, accountability, growth, and the unseen forces that shape high-performing teams. “People of va...

AI isn't the future—it's right now. From quoting jobs and scheduling crews to hiring talent and serving customers, AI is transforming the home service industry faster than ever. In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Mast to uncover: ✅ Real-world ways home service pros are using AI to save hours (and headaches) every week ✅ The underutilized AI tools that...

From quoting jobs to answering phones 24/7, AI is quietly transforming the way contractors run their businesses. But are YOU keeping up? In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with Morgan Knox to talk about practical AI applications — no fluff, just real tools that boost efficiency, automate processes, and help your team work smarter (not harder). ️ You'll learn: ✅ Wher...

AI isn't coming. It's already here. And home service business owners who embrace it early are unlocking game-changing efficiency, profitability, and freedom. This week on the Five Door Media Podcast, we sit down with AI-savvy strategist and COO of Ninja VA, Kedma Ough, to explore: ✅ Real-world cases of AI in home service companies ✅ How to implement AI without losing authenticity ✅ Why a time a...

Meet Angela Chanowsky—visionary strategist, CEO of Unique Genius, and proof that you don't have to choose between scaling smart and staying human. In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, Angela joins Drew to unpack how AI is transforming the home service world — and why business owners who embrace it aren't replacing people… they're empowering them. This conversation is...

Meet Allie Williamson—founder of Southern Domestic Divas, multi-million dollar CEO, and proof that hustle + heart really can build an empire. In this episode of the Five Door Media Podcast, Allie sits down with Drew to share how she went from scrubbing toilets to leading one of the most culturally rich cleaning brands in the South—all with a heart full of grit. If you're building a hom...

Knock knock! Welcome back to the Five Door Media Podcast! ️ This is the show where we sit down with top home-service professionals to learn how they lead, scale, and sell—so you can grow the impact of your own business. In this powerful episode, we dive into how storytelling and emotion aren't just for movies—they're essential tools for your brand, content, and marketing. Ever wondered...

KNOCK KNOCK! Welcome back to the Five Door Media Podcast! ️ This is the show where we sit down with top home-service professionals to learn how they lead, scale, and sell—so you can grow the impact of your own business. We're pumped to bring you another fire conversation in the Five Door Media Podcast — and this time, we're sitting down with someone who's turned a mop into a movement....

KNOCK, KNOCK! Welcome back to the Five Door Media Podcast! ️ This is the show where we sit down with top home-service professionals to learn how they lead, scale, and sell—so you can grow the impact of your own business. What if you never had to “sell” again… and still grew a 7-figure business? That's exactly what Tyler Starkey has done—and in Episode 7 of the Five D...

KNOCK, KNOCK! Welcome back to the Five Door Media Podcast! ️ This is the show where we sit down with top home-service professionals to learn how they lead, scale, and sell—so you can grow the impact of your own business. Our sixth episode will feature Jonas Olson! Jonas is the CEO of Turf Badger and brings over 17 years of experience in the Lawn & Pest industry. Under his leadership, Tur...

KNOCK, KNOCK! Welcome back to the Five Door Media Podcast! This is where we sit down with the top home-service professionals to gain insight into how they run their businesses—so you can grow the impact of yours. Our fifth episode will feature Holly Moore! Holly is the Founder and Co-Owner of a residential cleaning company that has grown to over 120 employees since launching in 2008. After y...

Welcome to the Five Door Media Podcast! This is a podcast from the team at Five Door Media where we talk to the top home-service professionals to gain insight into how they run their home-service companies—so you can grow the impact of yours. Our fourth episode will feature Jon Karmazyn! Jon is an inspiring entrepreneur who launched Revive while carrying $163K in personal debt. After a few s...

KNOCK, KNOCK! We're back with Episode 3 of the Five Door Media Podcast! This season, we're diving deep into one of the most important topics for your home service business… SALES! That's right—the marketing agency is talking all about how to level up your sales strategy and grow your revenue. We've been sitting down with some of the top sales professionals in the home-service industry...

KNOCK, KNOCK! We're back with Episode 2 of The Five Door Media Podcast. This podcast is where we talk to the top home-service professionals to gain insight into how they run their companies—so you can grow the impact of yours. Our next guest is Joshua Latimer! Joshua is a powerhouse entrepreneur who built and sold his home service company, generated over $20M online using sales funnels, and...

KNOCK, KNOCK! Welcome to the Five Door Media Podcast! This is a new podcast from the team at Five Door Media where we talk to the top home-service professionals to gain insight into how they run their home-service companies so you can grow the impact of yours. Our first episode will feature Libby Garcia-DeLucien! Libby is a fearless entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor who refuses to settle for anyth...