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
How to Create Your Own Line of Cleaning Products [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:10
Want to create your own line of cleaning products? Angela Brown says it's not as easy as it sounds. If you want to create your own line of cleaning products, you'll need to figure out the "why" and the "how to." You'll n…
Vacation Rental - What's Under Your Sink? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:04
Vacation rental - what's under your kitchen sink? Vacation rental cleaning usually involves a turnover service. But if guests want to tidy up? Do they have the cleaning supplies they need under your kitchen sink? Every #…
A Smokers Tale - What Happens to Your House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:30
A smokers tale is the result of a recent cleaning video Angela Brown did on odor removal. And a guy writes in with a smokers tale of house damage and his struggle with odor and tar remediation. His house stinks and DIY o…
How to Bid a Cleaning Job for People Who Hate to Sell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:32
https://compasswave.com to streamline the bidding process for your cleaning business. Can you tell me how to bid a cleaning job when you hate to sell? I'm trying to grow my cleaning company and the #cleaning bid gets me…
3 Easy Tricks to Get Kids to Clean Up - Cleaning Motivation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:50
Here are 3 easy tricks to get kids to clean up. If you've been wondering how to get kids to pick up toys, and clean their bedroom this is for you. Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru has 3 easy tricks to get kids to cl…
Can You Call Out On a Snow Day and Cancel Your House Cleaning? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:49
Can you call out on a snow day and cancel house cleaning? If you're snowed in and there is a blizzard or an ice storm is it alright to cancel work? Angela Brown, The House Cleaning Guru says yes, you can call out on a sn…
Why Airbnb Hosts Complain About Guests - Is it Justified? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:45
Why Airbnb hosts complain about guests is not a mystery. Any traveler can be an AirBnB guest and stay at a short-term rental or #VRBO. But let's look at why AirBnB hosts complain about guests when they are quiet, polite…
5 Easy After the Holiday Clean-Up Tips - End of Year Cleaning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:28
These 5 easy after the holiday clean-up tips will get your new year off to a clean start. While undecorating after the holidays it's a great time organize your space as you declutter and tidy up your home. If you know th…
How to Clean an Oven FAST with Easy-Off Fume Free Oven Cleaner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:30
Ever wonder how to clean an oven fast with Easy-Off Fume Free oven cleaner (product review)? Today's #AskaHouseCleaner is an in-depth look at oven cleaning hacks with Easy-Off Fume Free Oven Cleaner. Angela Brown, The Ho…
Angela Brown's Top 10 Holiday Cleaning Tips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:48
Angela Brown's Top 10 holiday cleaning tips will get you ready for relatives coming home. "Help! My relatives are coming and they're judgmental and I need to clean my space. Do you have a Christmas cleaning routine 2018…