Dave Thompson
Talking Clean in a Dirty World
Talking Clean in a Dirty World Podcast originates from GEM Supply in Orlando, FL. Here we chat with people in the cleaning industry; frontline staff, custodial supervisors, and industry experts. Hear what we talk about and do beyond just cleaning the fixtures in a building. Learn what it takes to provide healthy facilities for others.
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Dave Thompson
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Apr 30, 2026
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Episodes
Janitorial Services Growth * Talking Clean in a Dirty World 26.06.2023 15:12
The topic for today's discussion is whether or not there really is going to be a 9% growth in the custodial/janitorial cleaning market over the next decade. This report says: Global Janitorial Services Market Report 2023: Growing Demand for the Real Estate Industry Fuels the Sector Link to the report: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-janitorial-services-market-report-2023-growin...
Are Your Business Books in the Black? Talking Clean in a Dirty World 23.06.2023 11:07
Being profitable and having cash flow is what keeps a business going. Many new cleaning operations don't make the 5-year mark because they don't understand this. The panel talks about a message that Rocky presented to us on a recent podcast. Watch, listen, and learn about the 5 bank accounts. MODERN CLEANING: https://www.moderncleaningsolutions.com/ ROCK STAR TALKS: https://rockstarsofcleaning.c...
”Work-Life Harmony Not Balance,” says Mickey Anderson 09.06.2023 41:10
Work-life harmony is more the correct way of looking at our lives rather than the old, Worklife Balance of before, says Mickey Anderson. In this episode of our podcast with Dave, she explores the reason we never really achieve a balance, but a harmony within our lives of all the parts of who and what we are. Do you prioritize your value tasks for the day? Are you spending your $100 an hour day on...
Using AI to ”Rip Off & Duplicate” 16.05.2023 26:19
You just have to listen to get the full picture here but Mickey gave us a quote from the book, "Double, Double" R&D - Rip Off & Duplicate So, instead of you spending all the your time researching, USE AI. Now, when it comes to using CHAT, here is some of what they talked about. First, you have to tell CHAT what you want. "Write me a...." If you don't tell it what you want, then it can't CH...
Are YOU Using Social Media & Emails Right in YOUR Marketing 03.04.2023 22:58
In this month's podcast with Mickey Anderson she points out that social media is just used to get people to listen or watch and get on your list, your email list that is. Then target the email message to in a tailored way to get them to hear and understand your messaging. Listen to this month's conversation on this subject and more. MICKEY ANDERSON: https://www.heymickeyanderson.com/ WEBS...
Mickey Anderson * The Marketing Closer says that AI Content Creation is What You Must Invest in for 2023. 22.03.2023 31:52
Have you used Google Maps, let your phone help you with the next words to use, or used the words that pop up when you're writing a text? This is all AI, and you're using it now. Mickey says, now you just need to use it with purpose. Surferseo.com is one of the tools that Mickey Anderson recommends you use to optimize your strategy, boost traffic and increase your visibility. Start on your own web...
Profit! Profit! Profit First if Your Running a Business, says Rocky Lalvani 17.03.2023 45:12
Have you ever heard of having 5 bank accounts from day one? Rocky explains the five DIFFERENT types of accounts you need to insure profit and cash flow. If your cleaning operation is not putting PROFIT first, then you do not have the right amount of CASHFLOW to stay in business. Listen as Rocky Lalvani and Dave talk through the points of making sure a cleaning operation has the right tools to be p...
Terry Tucker is the epidemy of Sustainable Excellence, which is the title of his new book. 13.03.2023 45:15
You have to watch and listen to this episode as Terry takes you on his journey from the Citadel, SWAT, and his time as a basketball coach! As a man over 6 1/2' tall, he looks at a different view now, and the smell is different too! You have to listen to get the message of motivation. Then get the book he just authored; SUSTAINABLE EXCELLENCE Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordina...
Don’t Read this Book * Bracha Goetz 02.03.2023 41:38
We caught up with Bracha in Isreal where she spends half of her life now after learning about her heritage. Her children working with her now, and she is publishing children's books with much less stress, after many years of dealing with illustrators and others who were just not in tune with her work. Watch Ms. Goetz and Dave talk about the word "CLEAN" and how it relates to everything, including...
Video emails may be the key marketing tool for 2023. 20.02.2023 37:53
Email marketing just changed in a big way! Since people don't read what you write, why not send a video instead? Have you started to use a video instead of all the text to get across your marketing message, this is what Mickey Anderson wants to know. Watch & listen as she talks with Dave about the next step in marketing for 23. Here is the platform Mickey talks about in the podcast you might want...
Synthetic Flooring & Maintenance is the topic with Sean DeVore 13.02.2023 34:40
Today the podcast is about the maintenance & care of synthetic floors. Rubber & Vinyl mainly. Sean DeVore talks about some of the challenges he faces when the manufacturer of the material is called out to address the issues the client is having. Many times, Sean explains, it is as simple as WATER and a white cloth to show them that the process they are using is leaving a film of chemicals and soil...
2020 sent Robert, his wife and three kids under 7 on the road. 06.02.2023 49:15
In 2022, Robert and his family purchased a van special for touring. And touring they have been doing. T Talk about a PIVOT! Listen to how Robert has used the issues of life to help focus him and this family on their life adventures. Oh, sometime this summer they hope to make it back to south Florida to start their small family farm and sustainable life. You can follow Robert on his podcast: Creati...
10 seconds, 1 minute or more: How do you get your info? Talking Clean in a Dirty World 03.02.2023 19:25
We gather information every second of each day. How much time we spend on getting that information is only a matter of how interested we are. As you listen to the panel, they have some ideas about filtering out the noise to find out who, and what you want to spend your valuable time on. Let us know what you think about this discussion. How long do you like your information link to be? LINKS TO C...
Dealing with Physical & Mental Trauma in the Best Way with Keagan Hadley 30.01.2023 40:32
Keagen Hadley is an occupational therapy doctor specializing in using psychological treatments such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with his patients. When injuries happen, most often it is the emotional scares that are left behind that are the most problematic. As Keagan explains in this podcast, it is the loss of identity for many athletes and it was for him. This makes him uniquel...
What do you use: Cotton or Microfiber? Talking Clean in a Dirty World 27.01.2023 12:50
Cotton or Microfiber? Does it matter? To whom does it matter? Why do we have both? Listen as the panel debates the reasons for and against both. You can find options here: https://catalog.gemsupply.net/ Let us know what you think about this discussion. What do you use? LINKS TO CLEANING FESTIVALS & Rock Star Talks ============================ CLEANING FESTIVAL: https://cleaningfestival.com/ ROCK S...
Do you Know Your Chemicals? Talking Clean in a Dirty World 23.01.2023 16:52
Listen to the discussion about whether or not people really know anything about the chemicals they are using today. The topic started with an article on "Citric Acid" and its uses in the cleaning industry. The guys then moved on to talk about their product of choice for safe, healthy, and effective cleaning. Their choice, HDOX! You can find it here: https://catalog.gemsupply.net/Catalog... Let us...
From Talk Radio through Military, Podcasting is his Joy Today with Jason Skeesick 23.01.2023 50:35
Jason Skeesick and Dave talk about the joys of podcasting. Sharing with others. Doing what most satisfies your life. Change your direction and be what you want. It's never too early or too late to do it! In this episode, you'll have to keep up as the go from cleaning in the army, retiring in 2018 then podcasting. From helping people find their goals in life to 152 Jujizu Classes. You'll have...
Quit Hunting for Leads with Mickey Anderson 16.01.2023 41:42
Mickey explains why most entrepreneurs need to focus on the leads they have rather than trying to gain new ones in this podcast. Most businesses are secretly sick of hustling and this is her message. Listen as Dave and Mickey talk about what the Academy is doing as a result of her coaching. You might learn something too! Hustle Less Profit More Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pdvIV0... W...
Water Damage, Abatement, and Installer Issues with Sean DeVore * BCWA S7:E06 11.01.2023 28:31
Sean DeVore schools us on the issues that arise when a carpet is flooded and then has to be removed. In the case he presents today, it also required abatement as there was asbestos found in the layers of tile under the carpet. Sean then talks about the main issue of 2022 was utilizing quality installers for vinyl flooring. Most of the issue was, and most likely still will be, that most installers...
At the Circus with Dave Letterfly * Artist * Painter * Speaker * Author 22.12.2022 21:32
When was the last time you went to the local CIRCUS? Listen as I follow a local artist and painter as he shows us around the circus and his hand-brushed handiwork. He hand paints with a brush, all of the graphics, that is after he builds the figures. During our morning together he shows us everything from the ticket booth, his mobile workshop, and around the circus tent. YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN A...
Do You Know if You Are Breathing Good Air with Dinesh & David * ThinkLite Aire 16.12.2022 1:07:38
Do you think about the quality of the air you breathe? If you suffer from any respiratory issues, you sure do. Even if you haven't, after the last three years, you may now more than ever. This podcast discussion revolves around the issue of monitoring the indoor air we breathe and how the quality of that air changes as the environment is used. While there are many options for a system to "suppos...
Creating a Wholistic Marketing Plan * Mickey Anderson 12.12.2022 28:50
Mickey Anderson joins us each month to talk marketing strategies and her tip for today is to know how your audience is getting your information. Do this before you start ads or social media marketing. Sounds enough, but do you know? Also, make your website "skimmable" says Mickey. WEBSITES ================================== GEM SUPPLY: https://gemsupply.net/ ROCK STARS OF CLEANING: https://r...
Vandalism Removal on Floors with Sean DeVore 06.12.2022 28:31
Removing any form of vandalism on any flooring material does not have only one answer as Sean DeVore with Mannington Commercial explains in this podcast. Listen as he explains the spotting chart he uses when working with clients. Learn more by contacting Sean directly: Sean. DeVore@mannington.com MANNINGTON COMMERCIAL: https://www.manningtoncommercial.com/ WEBSITES ============================...
BCWG S6:E70 Tampa Cleaning Festival Keynote Speaker Allan Langer * Everyone Sells 30.11.2022 16:08
This episode highlights Allan Langer, Author of the Seven Secrets to Selling More by Selling Less. Allan will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 Cleaning Festival in Tampa, FL on March 9th. You can pick up his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Sellin... PANELISTS =================== Allan Langer: allan@allanger.com Javier Cuarta: gogreen@moderncleaningsolutions.com Don Tracy: dtracy@...
BCWG S6:E69 Finding and Using a Coach, Personally and Professionally with Jesse Fisco 21.11.2022 33:56
Jesse Fisco is the founder of Emerge Coaching in Salt Lake City, Utah, one of the SEVEN LLC's that he still operates today. If you are a small business owner of an LLC, listen up as Jesse walks us through what coaching a small business owner is all about. He talks about stepping up and helping other LLC owners navigate the business waters helps you too. One of the questions he asks is, "Are you ma...
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