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Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Cleaning Up Business
29 episodes
1 week ago
The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life
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The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life
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Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Grant Phillips Reveals Secrets To Social Media Success, Founding GPC Group & Why His Children Are So Influential To His Journey | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E28)

Well, well, well...


You guys have asked for this to happen and it finally did!


Welcoming Grant Phillips to the Cleaning Up Business Podcast to share his exceptional story


Grant is one of the biggest names in the cleaning industry not only for his incredible dust removal work with GPC group but also for being an absolute man mountain!


Grant joins us today to take us all the way back to the beginning and tell his full story from being let go of Spacevac to founding his own business (GPC Group)


The discussions follows the topics of social media and it's incredible powers to find new clients as well as the impact Grant's children have on his career and why he is so proud of who they are.


We also hear stories from Grant's time at Spacevac where many believed he actually owned the business... however he was just a salaried employee with enough passion to result in him travelling the world to demonstrate the product!


A fantastic episode and one we are truly grateful for Grant coming along to.


Check out GPC Group here;

https://www.gpcgroup.co.uk/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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1 year ago
1 hour 16 minutes 14 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Michelle Brightly Explains The Recruitment Shortage, Why Investment In Staff Is Key & How Her Training Course Is Saving Businesses | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E27)

The lovely Michelle Brightly from Bridge Recruitment & Ingage Training joins Chris is the newly transformed Cleaning Up Business Podcast Studio.


Michelle has an incredible 25+ year journey in the cleaning and soft services field which holds her in good sted for discussing topics on this week's episode.


The pair converse over the current state of recruitment and the struggles many businesses are facing in the market. Michelle gives her expert opinion and advice towards business owners who are struggling with retention of staff.


Michelle is also a huge advocate for encouraging children to think about the soft services sector as a career path so Chris questions her motivations to do so and why it means to much to her to introduce the industry at such a young age.


Networking is also a key part of discussion in this episode as Chris finally reveals why he doesn't truly enjoy the networking process but Michelle works her magic and gets him to agree to come to one of her events.


Another fantastic episode that you certainly do not want to miss!


Thank you again to Michelle for traveling down to JCD HQ to record this episode


Check out Bridge Recruitment here;

http://www.bridgerecruitment.co.uk/

Check out Ingage FM Training here;

https://www.ingagefmtraining.co.uk/


Click here for tickets to the FM Comedy Night;

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fm-comedy-night-2024-tickets-753146680997


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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1 year ago
1 hour 11 minutes 29 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Rachael Flanagan Reveals Company Culture Secrets, Starting Mrs Buckét At 18 Years Old & Changing The Perception Of Cleaners | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E26)

Rachael Flanagan is one of the BIGGEST names in the cleaning industry, not only for her part in founding Mrs Buckét Cleaning Services but for flying the flag for female entrepreneurs, and today she is sitting down with Chris to tell her story in her own words.


Rachael give us an exclusive look into her early life and where her entrepreneurial journey started during her time at school. She also discusses the impact her late father had on her life and business journey.


From humble beginnings to now being one of Wales' largest cleaning companies Mrs Buckét has had a fantastic journey... but it hasn't always been plain sailing. After going through a number of management resets Rachael discusses how she finds the right staff to work in her team. As well as how she selects which clients she wants to work with for the business.


The pair also touch on the topic of social media and how Mrs Buckét do a fantastic job of promoting themselves in an industry that is widely known for not using the available platforms.


Another fantastic episode and one that you certainly do not want to miss.


Thank you to Rachael for inviting us to Mrs Buckét's beautiful headquarters to record this episode.


Check out Mrs Buckét here;

https://www.mrs-bucket.co.uk/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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1 year ago
58 minutes 57 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Rayner Mayers Sells Her £4.5 Million Cleaning Business, Being Shamed As A Teenage Mum & Why Society Stops People From Starting Their Own Business | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E25)

The podcast travels down to the beautiful South Wales for this week's episode, joined by special guest Rayner Mayers.


Rayner has an absolutely incredible story from finding out she is going to be a mother during her GCSE's to recently selling her ownership of A&R Cleaning, one of the largest cleaning businesses in Wales.


Chris delves into Rayner's life and discusses how the trauma of feeling like a failure when becoming a teenage mum helped inspire her journey to ensure she made a life for herself and her young family.


The pair also compare opinions on the domestic and commercial space within the cleaning field as that is where both of their businesses first began.


Rayner also reveals the reasons she stepped away from A&R, How she initially struggled with letting go and how she is planning on moving forward in her business career


We must say a huge thank you to Rayner for not only joining us on the podcast, but for also allowing us to stay in her beautiful Airbnb on the Welsh coast.


Follow Rayner here;

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayner-mayers-5687a251/⁠


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes 52 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Shaun Brogan Talks All Things Sustainability, Leaving Bunzl After 22 Years & Why He Networks Every Week | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E24)

Shaun Brogan (Strategic Lead @ BeGreen Cleaning) joins Chris for this weeks episode of The Cleaning Up Business Podcast


After a 22 year stint at one of the biggest names in the distribution world Shaun and his now business partner decided it was time to begin their own journey. Today Shaun tells Chris about his journey and why they chose the cleaning industry.


A fascinating conversation detailing the challenges Shaun has faced since coming into this industry but also the advantages he has from his previous career.


As a strong spokesman for the sustainability movement Shaun explains to Chris how to become a more sustainable cleaning company and how others can follow in BeGreen's footsteps.


Shaun also reveals a secret career he had at a well known shopping outlet during his down-time after leaving his initial role, This short role gave him immense satisfaction and a reason to start his own business.


Many thanks to Shaun for coming down to JCD HQ to record this episode


Check out BeGreen here;

https://begreencleaning.co.uk/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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1 year ago
1 hour 1 minute 26 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Phil Smith Talks The Living Wage Foundation, Pulling The Industry Together & Reforming Prisoners Into Cleaning | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E23)

If we were to list all of Phil Smith's accolades within the cleaning industry we would run out of characters pretty quickly!


Managing Director @ Indigo Integrated FM

Chairman & Founder @ The Hill Club

Co-Chairman @ The Living Wage Foundation

To name a few...


Phil joins Chris in a fantastic episode where the pair discuss the current state of the cleaning and hygiene industry, from recruitment to social media.


A secret past is revealed when Chris asks what Phil done before his time in the cleaning industry, and Phil admits he considered leaving the cleaning industry for good!


Another excellent episode for your viewing and listening pleasure.


Thanks to Phil for travelling down to JCD HQ for this episode


Check out Indigo here:

https://www.indigoifm.com/

Check out The Living Wage Foundation Here:

https://www.livingwage.org.uk/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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1 year ago
1 hour 56 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
*Christmas Special* Chris Guilfoyle Exposes Secrets Of Content Creation, Suffering From Burnout & Achieving Business Goals | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1, E22)

Chris takes the hot-seat for this years Christmas special episode of the Cleaning Up Business Podcast!


Hosted by previous guest Ollie Rastall asking Chris the questions you all want to hear...


From revealing the truth about content creation in the cleaning industry to discussing the struggles of finding any balance whilst running your own business Chris gets deep on this candid episode.


The discussion also focuses on Chris' achievements throughout the year across both businesses and the current success of the podcast!


Ever wanted to know just how much money Chris makes from the podcast and all social media's? Then make sure you don't miss this episode!


Thankyou to Ollie Rastall for coming down and hosting this years Christmas special


Check out Ollie here;

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollierastall/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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1 year ago
1 hour 17 minutes 15 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Darryl Penson Discusses Life As Managing Director At 24 Years Old, Disrupting The Janitorials Industry & Using Technology To Your Advantage | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E21)

Darryl Penson from Foremost Janitorials joins Chris on this week's episode of The Cleaning Up Business Podcast


Darryl discusses his early life and explains how he was "born into the industry" after taking over his parents business in the sector. At 24 years of age Darryl has an extremely unique view on the industry and reveals how he and his business plan to change the game using some exciting technology and management information


The pair converse over the current struggles they face in the industry and how they plan to make a change over their time in the field. Youth employment is another topic that the pair discuss and how the industry has to be made more exciting to encourage new talent to the market.


Another fantastic conversation and one that you certainly don't want to miss!


Thanks again to Darryl for coming down to JCD HQ to record this episode


Check out Foremost below;

https://www.foremost-uk.com/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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1 year ago
48 minutes 5 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Hannah Tilley Shares The Struggles Of A Family-Run Business, Following In Your Parents Footsteps & Being Satisfied With Your Business | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E20)

Hannah Tilley of Chartway Janitorial joins Chris to discuss life as a family business


Hannah has worked within the family business her father started for 14 years! But since her father's retirement Hannah has been left in charge of keeping the business afloat.


Chris and Hannah exchange the pro's and con's of working in a family business and how they operate slightly differently to a standard business


The discussion also explores the importance of being present with your family especially when running your own business, diving in at the deep end of business and understanding that you don't have to be the biggest


Thanks again to Hannah for coming down to JCD HQ to record this fantastic episode


Check out Chartway Janitorial below;

https://www.chartwayjanitorial.co.uk/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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1 year ago
59 minutes 39 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Paul Evans On Life As CEO Of Carlisle Support Services, Celebrating Staff Achievements & Being Part Of The Real Living Wage Foundation | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E19)

Carlisle Support Services are one of the UK's LARGEST Soft services providers turning over in excess of £130Million!


Paul Evans, The Company's CEO, joins Chris to discuss how Carlisle found so much success, how they have a near perfect staff retention rate and how Paul plans to continue to grow the business!


The pair also discuss the Real Living Wage Foundation that Paul plays a large role in to ensure that staff are all fairly paid, Chris enquires about the company culture that Paul has implemented to ensure the business stays on the right path and continues to celebrate their staff's successes


Another fantastic episode in a fantastic venue!


Make sure to check out Carlisle below;

https://www.carlislesupportservices.com/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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2 years ago
59 minutes 7 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Kelsey Hargreaves Discusses The Issues With Youth Recruitment, How The Industry Is Changing & The Secret To Landing Your Dream Cleaning Job | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E18)

Kelsey Hargreaves is an ambassador for the employment of youth especially in the cleaning industry and today she sits down with Chris to discuss what the industry is missing.


Having only been in the industry for a couple of years Kelsey is already making waves in the youth employment sector, whether that be from her work with government or by going above and beyond when training the next generation via her main employer BICS. This weeks discussion is mainly focused around employment in the industry but also follows topics such as how Kelsey made her way into the industry, The way the cleaning industry is adapting to a new audience and why Kelsey never wants to leave the cleaning industry


Thanks to Kelsey for coming down to JCD HQ to record this episode


Check out BICS here;

https://www.bics.org.uk/


Check out Youth Employment UK here;

https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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2 years ago
51 minutes 28 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Francesca Brownless Reveals Why She Quit Her Cleaning Business, The Secrets Of The Construction Trade & What's Next For Her Career | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E17)

Francesca Brownless has had a fascinating career in the cleaning industry where her business 'Brownless Cleaning Specialists' were highly regarded in the construction cleaning field. She has recently closed the business down and joined Chris in the studio to tell us exactly why.


The pair discuss Francesca's early life from working in Wetherspoons and taking many business skills from her time there, to her surprising role in Spain, teaching herself the language in her bedroom.


Francesca and Chris converse over the subject of construction cleaning which is a sore topic for both parties with Francesca revealing she was once owed over £250,000 at one point.


Another fantastic guest on The Cleaning Up Business Podcast! Thanks to Francesca for making the journey down to us and choosing us as the platform to reveal the true reason she closed down her business.


Connect with Francesca here;

https://www.instagram.com/francescadeborahbrownless/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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2 years ago
1 hour 48 minutes 43 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Gary Fage On Being CEO Of Janitorial Express, How Networking Changed His Life & What Is Stopping The Cleaning Industry From Growing | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E16)

Gary Fage is a high ranking figure in the cleaning and hygiene industry. From running his own business (Janitorial Express) to being the ex-master of the Worshipful Company Of Environmental Cleaning, to being the Vice Chairman at The Hill Club. Gary has over 30 years in the industry and sat down with us to tell us all about it.


Chris invites Gary to discuss the current landscape of the cleaning industry and what is stopping it from changing. The pair also discuss Gary's journey from starting his business in a small shop in London to now being part of a huge cleaning conglomerate known as the Jangro Group.


Gary also tells Chris all about the Worshipful Company Of Environmental Cleaners and the work he done during his time as Master. The pair then discuss The Hill Club, a cleaning industry specific networking event, and how Gary's life has changed since he began networking many years ago.


Thankyou to Gary for inviting us to the Janitorial Express offices to record this episode.


Check out Janitorial Express here;

https://www.janitorialexpress.co.uk/


Check out The Hill Club here;

http://www.thehillclub.co.uk/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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2 years ago
1 hour 9 minutes 39 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Jordan Hurley Opens Up About His Business Failures, The Journey Of Soap2O & The Power Of Networking | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E15)

Cleaning & Hygiene industry Rockstar & Founder of Soap2O Jordan Hurley joins Chris for today's podcast.


Jordan has a hectic list of previous businesses that haven't all gone as well as Soap2O, including a replica Formula 1 car business and a Wi-Fi hotspot subscription platform for travelers. Jordan discusses his journey with Soap2O and how it all started from a hospital bed after doctors had concerns for his health. Chris questions Jordan on the future of Soap2O to reveal some surprising answers from the brands founder, as well as revealing some of the huge deals that the company has recently completed with locations such as the O2 Arena and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in America!

Another fantastic episode in the bag


We would like to thank Jordan for travelling down to London to record this episode with us.


Check out Soap2O here;

https://soap2o.co.uk/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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2 years ago
1 hour 23 minutes 4 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Benjamin Drury Talks All Things Culture, Fixing Broken Workplaces & Becoming 'The Culture Guy' | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,14)

This week the podcast travels into the heart of London for special guest Benjamin Drury


Benjamin has an established career in workplace culture and has even started his own business, The Culture Guy, helping over 70 businesses across the country improve their workplace culture and become a better employer. Benjamin gives Chris some fascinating insights into the work that he does and reveals some of the drastic strategies he has implemented within businesses. A fantastic opportunity for business owners across the world to listen to one of the leaders in workplace culture. Definitely an episode you do not want to miss!


Thankyou to Benjamin for inviting us into his London office to record this episode


Check out The Culture Guy;

https://thecultureguy.co.uk/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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2 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes 58 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Jim Melvin On Becoming Chairman Of The British Cleaning Council, How Cleaning Has Changed & Why Cleaners Still Aren't Considered Key Workers | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E13)

This week Jim Melvin, Chief Executive of The Exclusive Contract Group, joins Chris to record and episode of the Cleaning Up Business Podcast


Jim has had an incredible career in the cleaning industry spanning over 30 years. Now considered one of the most senior figures in the industry, Jim has a few accomplishments under his belt including being the current Chairman of The British Cleaning Council and being a Master at The Worshipful Company Of Environmental Cleaners to name a few. Chris picks Jim's brain over the current state of the cleaning industry and how it has changed during his time in it, also highlighting the work Jim has done with politicians and governmental figures in regards to getting the cleaning industry more recognition. This may be our best episode yet so don't miss out!


A huge thanks to Jim for joining us on the podcast and allowing us into your office to record


Check out The Exclusive Services Group;

https://exclusiveservicesgroup.co.uk/


Check out The British Cleaning Council;

https://britishcleaningcouncil.org/


Follow us on your favourite social media platforms;

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cleaningupbusinesspodcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaningupbusinesspodcast/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cleaningupbusiness


Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

Show more...
2 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes 7 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Chris Forbes On Founding The Cheeky Panda, Becoming A B-Corp Business & The Struggles Of Breaking Into The Retail Market | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E12)

Chris is joined by another fellow Chris this week, Chris Forbes (Co-Founder & Director of The Cheeky Panda)


Founded in 2016 The Cheeky Panda has been taking over the sustainable toiletries market, starting with simple toilet roll made from bamboo to now supplying a variety of over 30 different products in the space. Chris Discusses the journey that the Cheeky Panda has been on from initially raising £12,000 to kickstart the business via crowdfunding to then raising over £500,000 in further crowdfunding investment. The pair also converse on a variety of topics from Just Stop Oil, Sustainability data, becoming a B-Corp & what is coming next for the company where Chris reveals a potentially HUGE move for the business. An episode that is not to be missed!


Thanks to Chris for allowing us into the fantastic Cheeky Panda HQ in London to record this episode


Check out The Cheeky Panda below;

https://uk.cheekypanda.com/


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The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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2 years ago
55 minutes 29 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Adam Cowper-Smith Explains Why Big Businesses Are Failing, How Technology Can Save The Cleaning Industry & Why Commitment Is KEY! | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E11)

Soft Service Solutions Owner & Chairperson Of The Cleaner World Association Adam Cowper-Smith joins Chris for another fantastic podcast episode


From working on his family farm in his early life Adam has since gained over 30 years of experience in the Cleaning & Soft Services marketplace, surely qualifying him for a chat on the podcast. Adam now travels the country specialising in finding unique solutions for a variety of services in client buildings.

As always Adam's journey hasn't always been smooth and he discusses some of the challenges he has during his time in the industry and how he overcome them. Adam's fantastic experience gives him the opportunity to discuss what changes he has seen in the industry both good and bad, with some extremely fascinating insights.


We appreciate Adam visiting us at the JCD Studio to record this episode


Check out Soft Service Solutions;

https://www.softservicesolutions.co.uk/


Connect with Adam on LinkedIn;

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcowpersmith/


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Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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2 years ago
1 hour 15 minutes 9 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Louis Borhani Reveals The Secrets Of Recruitment, How To Find The Perfect Candidate & Becoming A CEO | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E10)

Chris is joined by recruitment expert and CEO of Easy T Group Louis Borhani for this week's episode of The Cleaning Up Business Podcast


Louis has worked in the recruitment field for a number of years and has a wealth of knowledge in the industry from the issues businesses face when searching for a candidate to how candidates can increase their chances of getting their dream job. Louis explains how his company (Easy T Group) are changing the way recruitment is being approached and how the future of business and recruitment looks bleak if drastic changes aren't made. Chris reveals some of the struggles that JCD Cleaning have faced when looking for new employees and how he is trying to combat those issues with new ideas.


Many thanks to Louis for coming down to the studio to record the episode,


Check out Easy T Group at the link below;

https://easytgroup.com/


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Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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2 years ago
53 minutes 51 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
Conan Sammon Explains Challenges Of Exterior Cleaning, Having The UK's First All-In-One Bin Cleaning Van & Gives 3 Tips To Start Your Own Cleaning Company | The Cleaning Up Business Podcast (S1,E9)

Conan Sammon (Owner & Founder of LBC Exterior Cleaning) joins Chris in the studio for this weeks episode.


From humble beginnings cleaning local driveways with his dad's broken pressure washer Conan Sammon has spent the past 11 years building an exterior cleaning empire based in London. Now specialising in a variety of different cleaning services Conan has a fantastic range of knowledge in the industry and shares some of it in todays episode. Conan's journey hasn't always been plane sailing, as with most of our guests he has endured a number of rough patches in his business journey from being defrauded over £13,000 on a company credit card to experiencing 2 fires in 2 days at his offices in Luton.


We massively appreciate Conan taking the journey down the the JCD studio to record this episode


Check out LBC via the link below;


https://www.lbcclean.co.uk/



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Have the perfect guest for our show? Get in touch!

Email: adam.haynes@jcdcleaning.co.uk


The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life

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2 years ago
52 minutes 7 seconds

Cleaning Up Business Podcast
The Cleaning Up Business Podcast is the go-to resource for industry insights and expert advice on the cleaning and business industry. Host Chris Guilfoyle brings on top business leaders from within the industry to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and challenges they are facing. Tune in to hear real-world success stories, gain valuable knowledge and inspiration to take away and apply to your business or life