The Cleaner's Dilemma

The Cleaner's Dilemma

Author: Angela Brown February 2, 2023 Duration: 5:05

A cleaner's dilemma. Angela Brown answers a viewer's question about starting a cleaning business. Should the viewer treat it as a hobby or a serious business with a DBA or LLC? Angela suggests treating it like a business and diving into the deep end by learning as much as possible about the cleaning industry, customer interactions, employee interactions, sales, marketing, and more. She also recommends getting insured, having a business name, paying taxes, and being prepared to run a business. Angela offers resources to help the viewer, including her book "How to Start a Housecleaning Business," along with a playlist of videos. 

Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review)

*** A CLEANER'S DILEMMA CHAPTERS ***
0:00 - Meet Angela Brown, the House Cleaning Guru
0:43 - Should I start cleaning as a hobby?
0:54 - Will I need to have insurance?
1:11 - Is it okay to practice cleaning someone else's house?
1:26 - Should I clean my house every day to see if I like it?
1:37 - Will I need to have marketing?
1:46 - Should I file a DBA?
1:58 - If I hire employees, will I need to train them?
2:23 - Should I learn as much as possible about the cleaning industry?
2:43 - Will I need to be a salesperson?
2:54 - Do people make money cleaning?
3:20 - What is a leverageable business?
3:34 - Do hobbies cost us money?
3:51 - Do you have a book on starting a housecleaning business?

*** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES ***
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*** SPONSOR A CLEANER - SAVVY CLEANER SCHOLARSHIP FUND *** 
Each year Savvy Cleaner gives away scholarships to the Savvy Cleaner Network, which includes training for house cleaners and maids, group coaching, and 24/7 network support. This trains them in personal protective equipment, chemical safety, cleaning equipment between jobs, how to clean techniques, and more. If you find value in this show and you want to pay it forward, you can sponsor a cleaner here: 
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*** SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS *** 
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*** VIDEO CREDITS ***
VIDEO/AUDIO EDITING: Kristin O  https://savvycleaner.com/reviews/kristin-o
HOST: Angela Brown  https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review
PRODUCER: Savvy Cleaner https://savvycleaner.com


Angela Brown, known to many as the House Cleaning Guru, hosts Ask a House Cleaner, a daily resource that feels more like a conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend than a formal lesson. This podcast lives in the practical, sometimes messy, world of maintaining a home or running a cleaning service. Each episode is built directly from listener questions, which means the topics are always relevant and grounded in real challenges. You’ll hear specific strategies for tackling stubborn stains on various surfaces, the nuances of different cleaning techniques, and advice on selecting the right tools for the job. Beyond the physical work, Angela delves into the less-discussed aspects of the craft, such as managing client relationships and effective ways to market a cleaning business for those who do this professionally. The guidance is consistently actionable, designed to be applied immediately whether you’re caring for your own garden, organizing a leisure space, or building a career. The tone is straightforward and encouraging, demystifying tasks that can often feel overwhelming. By focusing on daily, digestible insights, this podcast builds a comprehensive education in home care and business acumen over time. It’s a reliable source for anyone who wants their environment to be cleaner and their process to be smarter, meeting you exactly where you are in your journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 1000

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Podcast Episodes
Refreshing Your Culinary Library with Katy Annulli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:16
In this video, host Angela Brown and organizer Katy Annulli discuss whether having a large culinary library of cookbooks is still necessary when so many recipes are available online. They talk about the nostalgia factor…
Recruiting Cleaners To Work For You with Shawn Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:19
In this video, host Angela Brown welcomes recruiting expert Shawn Day for an insightful discussion on recruiting cleaners to work for you. Drawing on his three decades owning a professional cleaning company, Shawn shares…
Top Picks for Order in Your Kitchen with Katy Annulli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:10
In this video, host Angela Brown and organizing pro Katy Annulli focus on the topic of order in the kitchen and share their top tips for maintaining an organized, functional cooking space. From regular cleaning routines…
Smart Solutions for Your Everything Drawer with Katy Annulli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:21
The infamous everything drawer is the focus of this video, in which host Angela Brown and organizing expert Katy Annulli share smart solutions for conquering the clutter in this common kitchen catch-all. Their tips help…
Organizing Storage Bins For Your Kitchen with Katy Annulli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:59
In this video we are discussing organizing storage bins for an efficient kitchen. Host Angela Brown and professional organizer Katy Annulli share their best tips for using storage containers to optimize kitchen organizat…
Handling Unwanted Kitchen Presents with Katy Annulli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:47
Unwanted kitchen presents can quickly clutter our kitchen spaces and become more of a burden than a gift. In this video, host Angela Brown and professional organizer Katy Annulli tackle the sensitive topic of letting go…
Prep Steps For Kitchen Cleaning with Katy Annulli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:08
Thorough kitchen cleaning requires strategic prep, as professional organizer Katy Annulli explains in this video. She joins host Angela Brown to share helpful tips for decluttering and organizing before cleaning the kitc…
The Role Of Containers In Home Organization with Nicole Gabai [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:10
Containers in home organization play a critical role in keeping homes tidy and functional, as explained by professional organizer Nicole Gabai in this video of Ask a House Cleaner. Nicole explains why picking the right c…
Returning To Your Back To One Organized Space with Nicole Gabai [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:53
In this video, host Angela Brown talks with professional organizer Nicole Gabai about her concept of "Back to One" for keeping a tidy home. Back to One refers to the practice of resetting each room in your house to its i…