#184: Q2 Check-in: Reflecting on Progress & Setting the Stage for 2025 Goals

Ever wondered how you can uncover a goldmine in your existing customers? Mark Anderson, a revenue growth specialist and Roundtable Leader at the Cleaning Prophets Event, shares how he successfully used cross-selling and upselling to generate an additional 1.5 million dollars in revenue from his current customers. We delve into how understanding customer needs changed a $40,000 contract into 1.2 million dollars. Listen in as Mark talks about the art of strategic alliance partners, customer lifetime value, and how to hold onto contracts longer to increase sales with less customer turnover.

Ever wondered how technology can amplify your cleaning business? Tune in as we explore this discussion with Juan Chaparro, founder of an 18-year-old residential cleaning company and creator of Pipe Hire. Juan's journey into the tech side of the cleaning industry is nothing short of inspiring. As we delve into his idea for a home concierge service that evolved into a solution for hiring the right team, we also unravel the significance of a well-structured job page.

Ever wondered how to build wealth and ensure it lasts generations? Well, today's guest, roundtable leader at the Cleaning Prophets and financial advisor Ulises Ruelas, is here to break down the process for us. Ulises, a Chicago native, shares his compelling journey from growing up in a single-mother household to becoming a specialist in wealth management and succession planning. He draws from his personal experiences to highlight the importance of financial independence and the role it plays in providing stability and security, especially in communities that traditionally misinterpret money and investments.

Who knew that a simple uniform could make such a difference in sales? In our latest chat with seasoned entrepreneur and Roundtable Leader at the Cleaning Prophets, Diana Betancourth, we unravel the power of branding and its direct impact on business growth. From her initial days of overselling to her evolution into adopting an honest and more realistic approach toward her clients, Diana takes us through her fascinating entrepreneurial journey. The mistakes, the lessons, and the ultimate growth - it's a great conversation filled with practical insights.

Listen in as we break down the myths of regional banking with Eli Stanley, the Director of Business Banking at Vectra Bank Colorado and Roundtable Leader at our Cleaning Prophets Event. Eli gives us her take on how regional banks are not just surviving but thriving in the current volatile environment and why they should be trusted. She explains how regional banks, while adopting technology, still value personal relationships with their customers, making them approachable and reliable.

What's the secret to staying on top in the ever-evolving cleaning industry? Tune into our latest podcast episode, where we sit down with Mike Sawchuk, an expert with over 30 years of experience and roundtable leader in our Cleaning Prophets event, to learn how to effectively utilize technology, measure KPIs and collect data in the professional cleaning world. This conversation will leave you with practical techniques and tools to enhance your cleaning operations and significantly reduce costs.

Join us as we engage in a conversation with Fernando Cruz, CEO of Dynamon Building Services and Holdings, and a keynote speaker at the Cleaning Prophets event. Fernando shares his story of immigrating to the U.S. with only $250 in his pocket, his faith-driven path to success, and his commitment to giving back to the community. Listen in as he reveals his journey from being a missionary in Brazil to building an empire in America and how he and his wife planned their future around education, hard work, and faith in God.

Listen in as we connect with Connor Dube, a renowned podcast host, keynote speaker at the Cleaning Prophets Event, and CMO of Proven Content, an agency that supports technical B2B clients through custom content production. Connor shares his intriguing entrepreneurial journey, from starting his first business at the age of seven to launching his own podcast and becoming a powerhouse in the B2B world. He imparts his wisdom on the importance of energy in business and how B2B marketing should be approached to achieve success.

Ready to redefine your understanding of leadership and transform the culture of your workplace? Join us in this conversation with Yigal Adato, one of the keynote speakers at our Cleaning Prophets event and a pioneer in the new era of business leadership, whose methods have been recognized by the San Diego Business Journal and Fox News. We explore the potency of leadership contagion and how a leader's energy can shape team dynamics. Yigal also gives us a sneak peek into what he'll be sharing at the Cleaning Prophets event - trust us, you won't want to miss out.