Grow My Cleaning Company's Podcast

Struggling with analysis paralysis in your cleaning business? In this episode, Mike Campion and Suzanne Bandick break down how indecision can slowly kill your momentum—and your profits. Learn why the most successful cleaning company owners make fast decisions, even without having all the facts. Discover simple mindset shifts and a 3-step strategy to stop overthinking and start growing. If you've e...

In this episode, Mike Campion shares a powerful reality check for cleaning business owners chasing revenue instead of focusing on profit. He explains why a million-dollar cleaning company doesn't always mean financial freedom — and how real success comes from taking home money, not just making it. Mike dives into how to pay yourself properly, avoid common tax traps, and set clear profit goals. Whe...

In this episode of the Grow My Cleaning Company podcast, Mike Campion coaches Andrea Price as she plans to relaunch her cleaning business. After burning out from solo apartment turnovers, Andrea is ready to build a profitable residential cleaning company that runs without her in the field. Mike breaks down how to set clear goals, choose the right cleaning niche, and reverse-engineer a plan to hit...

In this episode, Mike Campion and Callum dive into the #1 mistake cleaning business owners make with marketing: talking to the wrong people. They break down why targeting everyone leads to wasted ad spend and how vanity metrics like likes and followers can actually hurt your growth. You'll learn how to zero in on your ideal customer, filter out the wrong ones, and make your marketing dollars work...

In this powerful episode, cleaning business coach Mike Campion shares the dirty truth about hiring reliable cleaners and scaling a successful cleaning company. If you've ever struggled with flaky employees or building a dependable cleaning team, this episode is for you. Mike breaks down a proven hiring system that helps cleaning business owners attract committed, core-values-driven team members. L...

Brakken and Nikkie Barben took a leap and bought a cleaning business with zero experience — and instantly hit chaos. In this episode, they share how they went from losing their whole team to building a growing, profitable company. With the help of coaching, smarter pricing, and the surprisingly powerful "free clean" offer, they turned things around fast. Nikkie went from burnout to boss mode, and...

Ready to grow a million-dollar cleaning business? In this episode, Mike Campion and Suzanne Bandick break down the real secret: your mindset. They cover eight powerful mindset shifts that help cleaning business owners overcome fear, focus on what matters, and start thinking like true CEOs. You'll learn how to build your identity, clear mental blocks, and stop letting fear drive the bus. If you've...

Feeling stuck in your cleaning business and ready to grow without burning out? In this episode, Mike Campion and Lindsay Bjorklund answer real questions from owners like you — including how to scale without losing your sanity. They break down why picking the right clients matters more than picking more clients, and why hiring without a solid plan leads to chaos. You'll learn the difference between...

Jackson "Pinkie" Pinkoski is back on the show, and he and Mike dive into the power of email marketing for cleaning business owners. They share why overthinking your emails is killing your momentum — and how short, consistent messages win every time. You'll learn the difference between evergreen and seasonal emails, and why one email won't change your business — but 20 might. Mike also dishes out t...

In this episode, Mike Campion and mindset coach Suzanne Bandick dive deep into the real reason many cleaning business owners stay stuck—fear and worry. It's not lack of knowledge that holds us back, it's those sneaky emotions that keep us frozen. Suzanne shares how these feelings hijack our actions and what to do instead. Learn how to replace fear with courage, swap worry for gratitude, and finall...

In this episode, Mike dives into a big question for cleaning company owners: should you hire solo cleaners or teams? He breaks down why this decision isn't just about logistics—it's about building a business you actually enjoy. You'll learn how to hire based on core values, create a team you love working with, and avoid getting stuck with staff who drain your energy. Mike also shares tips on how t...

Stuck at six figures in your cleaning business and ready to break into the million-dollar club? In this episode, Mike Campion and Jenell Newell reveal the three key upgrades every cleaning company owner must make: beliefs, systems, and community. They break down why mindset matters more than tactics, how simple systems can scale your business, and why the people around you either push you forward...

Referrals are great—until you're ready to grow. In this episode, Mike Campion and Jackson Pinkoski break down why predictable marketing systems beat hoping and waiting for word-of-mouth. You'll hear real client stories, including one cleaning company owner who thought her hiring funnel was broken (spoiler: it wasn't) and another who panicked over a $1,500 ad bill—until the math proved it was a gol...

Struggling with commercial cleaning bids or scared to walk into businesses? You're not alone! In this episode, Mike Campion and Lindsay tackle real questions from cleaning business owners about how to price commercial jobs and overcome fear of cold outreach. Mike shares his dead-simple formula for profitable bids and explains why square footage can lead you astray. He also dives into the mindset s...

In this replay of one of our top episodes ever, we dig into the messy, real-life side of running a business — the stuff most folks don't talk about. Our guest shares how building systems helped them escape chaos and start growing with purpose. We also dive into hiring smart, treating your team right, and why putting profit first can save your sanity. Whether you're in the trenches or scaling fast,...

In this replay of one of our top episodes ever, Mike Campion and Lindsay Bjorklund dive into the real reasons cleaning business owners stay stuck working too much. Mike challenges listeners to drop the COVID excuses and start thinking like true business owners—not worker bees. He shares how to stop cleaning without losing profit, and why your mindset is the biggest obstacle. They also tackle smart...

In this AMA episode, Mike Campion tackles some of the biggest mindset traps cleaning business owners fall into — like trying to solve the wrong problem. From hiring legally to raising prices and setting boundaries with clients, Mike dishes out tough love with real-world strategies. He explains why you should never reshape your business around one person or opportunity, and why charging upfront is...

In this replay of one of our top episodes ever, Mike Campion and Suzanne Bandick break down the real superpower behind successful business owners: decision-making. If you've ever said, "I need to think about it," this one's for you — spoiler alert: you're probably just afraid. Mike and Suzanne get real about how avoiding decisions leads to stress, wasted time, and stalled growth. You'll learn how...

In this episode, Mike Campion teams up with marketing guru Jackson Pinkoski to talk about why cleaning business owners must diversify their lead sources. They bust the myth of the "magic lead machine" and show why relying on one platform—like Facebook or referrals—can leave you high and dry. Mike shares how testing, tweaking, and tracking your marketing over time builds real results. You'll learn...

In this episode, Mike Campion tackles one of the biggest questions cleaning company owners face: When should I stop cleaning and start running my business? He dives deep into the mindset shift from cleaner to true business owner and breaks it down with simple math and straight talk. Mike shares why hiring is usually done wrong (hint: stop asking your cousin to help!) and how to build a real hiring...

In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Mike Campion and paid traffic expert Jackson Pinkoski break down the real differences between Google Ads and Facebook Ads. They dig into why using the same ad on both platforms is a rookie mistake, and how to craft messages that actually get clicks. Whether you want fast leads or a long-term audience, you'll learn how to use each platform the right way. Pl...

In this episode of Ask Mike Anything, Mike Campion tackles two big questions from cleaning business owners: how to manage teams spread across multiple cities, and how to stop the cash flow crunch from net-30 billing. Mike drops truth bombs about growing too fast, chasing ego over profit, and why having one client in a faraway city is worse than none. He explains how to build strong systems so your...

In this episode, Mike and Jenell unpack what it really takes to lead like a CEO—even when everything feels like it's falling apart. They share real stories, science-backed tools, and a little tough love to help business owners bounce back faster and stay focused on what matters. Learn how to breathe through stress, ground yourself in tough moments, and literally change your mindset by changing you...

In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Mike Campion is joined by marketing pro Jared Robinson to bust some big myths about marketing and money. They dive into why cleaning business owners must know their numbers — and why saying "my accountant handles that" won't cut it. Jared shares real talk on how to test marketers before hiring and why pretty social media stats don't always equal profits. T...

What would you do if half your business vanished in a single week? In this powerful episode, Mike Campion answers a gut-punch question from a listener who lost $10K in monthly revenue almost overnight. He shares tough-love advice on taking extreme ownership, diversifying your client base, and building a business that's strong enough to survive real-world hits. If you've ever felt blindsided by a s...