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Grow My Cleaning Company's Podcast

Mike Campion, Author, Speaker, serial entrepreneur and bad dinner guest hel

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Wanna grow your cleaning company? Listen in and discover the secrets to growing your cleaning company as host Mike Campion coaches owners of cleaning companies about employees, hiring, firing, marketing, sales, systems and all things business (and a guest expert now and again). Episodes are only 20 minutes long and release every Monday and Thursday!
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Tired of hiring, firing, and cleaning when you don't want to? In this episode, Mike Campion and Lindsay Bjorklund tackle the real reason cleaning businesses struggle to keep great people. Mike shares why you should always be hiring—even when you're fully staffed—and how to build a system you don’t hate using. They dig into how culture, not just cas…
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In this episode, Mike Campion and mindset coach Suzanne Bandick dive into the hidden fears that keep cleaning business owners stuck. It’s not always about systems or strategy — fear of failure, rejection, or even success might be the real problem. They explore how to face these fears, flip the negative “what ifs,” and focus on serving others. Suzan…
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In this episode, Lindsay is joined by marketing expert Jackson Pinkoski to break down the must-have tool for cleaning business owners: CRMs (Customer Relationship Management systems). They talk about why CRMs aren’t just for big companies and how they help you track leads, boost sales, and avoid sticky-note disasters. Whether you're running a small…
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In this episode, Mike Campion and Jenell Newell tackle the myth that cleaning business owners can (or should) do everything alone. They break down the three levels of dangerous thinking: not trusting a team, skipping mentorship, and avoiding community. You’ll hear why holding on to pride might be costing you growth—and how to let go of control with…
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In this episode, Mike Campion and Jackson Pinkoski dive into the real reason most cleaning company marketing fails — and it’s not what you think. Spoiler: it’s all about data (or the lack of it). They unpack why guessing doesn’t work, how to set real expectations, and what it takes to make your marketing “unreasonably” successful. You’ll learn how …
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Why do so many cleaning business owners get stuck between $10K–$25K/month? In this episode, Mike Campion breaks down the real reasons—and spoiler alert, it’s not just about getting more clients. From fixing your financial foundation to simplifying your scheduling, Mike and Lindsay share the hard truths (and simple fixes) that help cleaning companie…
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In this episode, Mike Campion chats with Erin Broderick, founder of BG Custodial, who’s built a commercial cleaning business that scrubs 250,000 square feet a day. Erin opens up about her journey from doing the cleaning herself to leading a growing team—and what it really takes to level up as a business owner. They dive into why she chose commercia…
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In this powerful replay, Mike Campion sits down with Henry Johnson of Squeak & Soulz Floor Care Solutions to talk about how he turned his floor-cleaning skills into a full-blown business. Henry shares how he left his job at Georgia Tech and went all-in on entrepreneurship — no safety net, just hustle. Mike dives into why subcontracting can be a tra…
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Feeling stuck in your cleaning biz? In this episode, Mike Campion and Suzanne Bandick break down the real reasons you're spinning your wheels — and it’s not what you think. From clashing goals to sneaky beliefs that hold you back, they’ll help you spot what’s really going on under the hood. You'll learn how to align your actions with your true goal…
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In this episode, Mike Campion and Tracey Thompson dive into the power of referrals—and how most cleaning business owners are doing it all wrong. They explain why referrals aren’t about begging but about building real relationships that lead to long-term success. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset, create a simple system, and start asking (and g…
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In this powerhouse episode, Mike Campion sits down with Alana and Cody Knox, owners of Knox Professional Cleaning, to talk about scaling a cleaning business the right way. They dive into the challenges of growing in a small town, why recurring revenue beats one-time jobs every time, and how niching down is the secret to real success. Mike doesn’t s…
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What does it really take to build a million-dollar cleaning company? In this episode, Mike Campion and Lindsay Bjorklund tackle real questions from real cleaning business owners and break down how successful companies think differently. From avoiding costly client cancellations to cracking the code on landing bank contracts, Mike shares systems and…
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In this episode, Mike Campion chats with Shawn Allman, owner of Polished Home in Manhattan, Kansas. Shawn shares how she went from feeling stuck at 20 clients and drowning in stress to doubling her revenue while cutting her work hours in half. She reveals the mindset shifts, simple systems, and team support that helped her break through her self-im…
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In this episode, Mike Campion is joined by Suzanne Bandick to help you fix the parts of your cleaning business that just aren’t working. Whether it’s bad clients, sloppy cleaners, or feeling burned out, they walk through a simple 5-step process to take back control. You’ll learn why ignoring problems never works, how to make a real decision to chan…
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Struggling to grow your cleaning business or feeling overwhelmed with training and chaos? In this episode, Mike Campion and Lindsay Bjorklund dive into why SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are the secret sauce for systematizing and scaling your cleaning company. Learn simple, step-by-step strategies to create SOPs without overthinking it—no gia…
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In this episode, Mike Campion and marketing guru Jackson Pinkoski break down the real difference between making $100K a year and $100K a month in your cleaning business. Spoiler alert: it’s not about fancier ads or flashier funnels—it’s about getting profitable, knowing your numbers, and building boring but repeatable systems that work. They dive i…
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In this episode of the Grow My Cleaning Company Podcast, Mike Campion and Lindsay Bjorklund dive into how to grow your cleaning business with reviews and referrals — the right way. Discover why automated review requests often fall flat and how a personal, heartfelt ask can skyrocket your Google reviews. Learn Mike’s top strategies for handling nega…
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In this episode of the Grow My Cleaning Company podcast, Mike Campion chats with James Castek about his journey from a failed real estate venture to building a thriving residential cleaning business. James shares how he turned coaching setbacks into success, growing his cleaning company to over $30K in monthly recurring revenue. Learn how the right…
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In this episode, Mike Campion chats with James Castek, a cleaning business owner who went from side hustle to scaling success in under a year. James shares how he launched his janitorial business, grew it to over $15K/month, and built a team of rockstar cleaners — all without ever picking up a mop himself. They dive into hiring tips, finding the ri…
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Struggling with analysis paralysis in your cleaning business? In this episode, Mike Campion and Suzanne Bandick break down how indecision can slowly kill your momentum—and your profits. Learn why the most successful cleaning company owners make fast decisions, even without having all the facts. Discover simple mindset shifts and a 3-step strategy t…
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In this episode, Mike Campion shares a powerful reality check for cleaning business owners chasing revenue instead of focusing on profit. He explains why a million-dollar cleaning company doesn't always mean financial freedom — and how real success comes from taking home money, not just making it. Mike dives into how to pay yourself properly, avoid…
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In this episode of the Grow My Cleaning Company podcast, Mike Campion coaches Andrea Price as she plans to relaunch her cleaning business. After burning out from solo apartment turnovers, Andrea is ready to build a profitable residential cleaning company that runs without her in the field. Mike breaks down how to set clear goals, choose the right c…
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In this episode, Mike Campion and Callum dive into the #1 mistake cleaning business owners make with marketing: talking to the wrong people. They break down why targeting everyone leads to wasted ad spend and how vanity metrics like likes and followers can actually hurt your growth. You’ll learn how to zero in on your ideal customer, filter out the…
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In this powerful episode, cleaning business coach Mike Campion shares the dirty truth about hiring reliable cleaners and scaling a successful cleaning company. If you've ever struggled with flaky employees or building a dependable cleaning team, this episode is for you. Mike breaks down a proven hiring system that helps cleaning business owners att…
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Brakken and Nikkie Barben took a leap and bought a cleaning business with zero experience — and instantly hit chaos. In this episode, they share how they went from losing their whole team to building a growing, profitable company. With the help of coaching, smarter pricing, and the surprisingly powerful “free clean” offer, they turned things around…
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Ready to grow a million-dollar cleaning business? In this episode, Mike Campion and Suzanne Bandick break down the real secret: your mindset. They cover eight powerful mindset shifts that help cleaning business owners overcome fear, focus on what matters, and start thinking like true CEOs. You’ll learn how to build your identity, clear mental block…
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Feeling stuck in your cleaning business and ready to grow without burning out? In this episode, Mike Campion and Lindsay Bjorklund answer real questions from owners like you — including how to scale without losing your sanity. They break down why picking the right clients matters more than picking more clients, and why hiring without a solid plan l…
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Jackson "Pinkie" Pinkoski is back on the show, and he and Mike dive into the power of email marketing for cleaning business owners. They share why overthinking your emails is killing your momentum — and how short, consistent messages win every time. You'll learn the difference between evergreen and seasonal emails, and why one email won’t change yo…
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In this episode, Mike Campion and mindset coach Suzanne Bandick dive deep into the real reason many cleaning business owners stay stuck—fear and worry. It’s not lack of knowledge that holds us back, it’s those sneaky emotions that keep us frozen. Suzanne shares how these feelings hijack our actions and what to do instead. Learn how to replace fear …
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In this episode, Mike dives into a big question for cleaning company owners: should you hire solo cleaners or teams? He breaks down why this decision isn’t just about logistics—it’s about building a business you actually enjoy. You’ll learn how to hire based on core values, create a team you love working with, and avoid getting stuck with staff who…
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Stuck at six figures in your cleaning business and ready to break into the million-dollar club? In this episode, Mike Campion and Jenell Newell reveal the three key upgrades every cleaning company owner must make: beliefs, systems, and community. They break down why mindset matters more than tactics, how simple systems can scale your business, and …
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Referrals are great—until you’re ready to grow. In this episode, Mike Campion and Jackson Pinkoski break down why predictable marketing systems beat hoping and waiting for word-of-mouth. You'll hear real client stories, including one cleaning company owner who thought her hiring funnel was broken (spoiler: it wasn’t) and another who panicked over a…
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Struggling with commercial cleaning bids or scared to walk into businesses? You’re not alone! In this episode, Mike Campion and Lindsay tackle real questions from cleaning business owners about how to price commercial jobs and overcome fear of cold outreach. Mike shares his dead-simple formula for profitable bids and explains why square footage can…
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In this replay of one of our top episodes ever, we dig into the messy, real-life side of running a business — the stuff most folks don’t talk about. Our guest shares how building systems helped them escape chaos and start growing with purpose. We also dive into hiring smart, treating your team right, and why putting profit first can save your sanit…
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In this replay of one of our top episodes ever, Mike Campion and Lindsay Bjorklund dive into the real reasons cleaning business owners stay stuck working too much. Mike challenges listeners to drop the COVID excuses and start thinking like true business owners—not worker bees. He shares how to stop cleaning without losing profit, and why your minds…
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In this AMA episode, Mike Campion tackles some of the biggest mindset traps cleaning business owners fall into — like trying to solve the wrong problem. From hiring legally to raising prices and setting boundaries with clients, Mike dishes out tough love with real-world strategies. He explains why you should never reshape your business around one p…
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In this replay of one of our top episodes ever, Mike Campion and Suzanne Bandick break down the real superpower behind successful business owners: decision-making. If you've ever said, "I need to think about it," this one's for you — spoiler alert: you're probably just afraid. Mike and Suzanne get real about how avoiding decisions leads to stress, …
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In this episode, Mike Campion teams up with marketing guru Jackson Pinkoski to talk about why cleaning business owners must diversify their lead sources. They bust the myth of the “magic lead machine” and show why relying on one platform—like Facebook or referrals—can leave you high and dry. Mike shares how testing, tweaking, and tracking your mark…
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In this episode, Mike Campion tackles one of the biggest questions cleaning company owners face: When should I stop cleaning and start running my business? He dives deep into the mindset shift from cleaner to true business owner and breaks it down with simple math and straight talk. Mike shares why hiring is usually done wrong (hint: stop asking yo…
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In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Mike Campion and paid traffic expert Jackson Pinkoski break down the real differences between Google Ads and Facebook Ads. They dig into why using the same ad on both platforms is a rookie mistake, and how to craft messages that actually get clicks. Whether you want fast leads or a long-term audience, you'l…
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In this episode of Ask Mike Anything, Mike Campion tackles two big questions from cleaning business owners: how to manage teams spread across multiple cities, and how to stop the cash flow crunch from net-30 billing. Mike drops truth bombs about growing too fast, chasing ego over profit, and why having one client in a faraway city is worse than non…
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In this episode, Mike and Jenell unpack what it really takes to lead like a CEO—even when everything feels like it's falling apart. They share real stories, science-backed tools, and a little tough love to help business owners bounce back faster and stay focused on what matters. Learn how to breathe through stress, ground yourself in tough moments,…
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In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Mike Campion is joined by marketing pro Jared Robinson to bust some big myths about marketing and money. They dive into why cleaning business owners must know their numbers — and why saying “my accountant handles that” won’t cut it. Jared shares real talk on how to test marketers before hiring and why prett…
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What would you do if half your business vanished in a single week? In this powerful episode, Mike Campion answers a gut-punch question from a listener who lost $10K in monthly revenue almost overnight. He shares tough-love advice on taking extreme ownership, diversifying your client base, and building a business that’s strong enough to survive real…
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In this episode, Mike Campion reconnects with the amazing Caitlyn Fuessell—one year after her first appearance—to see how far she’s come! From cleaning chaos to calm confidence, Caitlyn shares how she built real systems, cut her workweek down, and became a true leader in her business. You’ll hear about the mindset shifts that made it all possible a…
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Want to know the key difference between successful business owners and those who struggle? In this episode, Mike Campion and Suzanne Bandic break down the mindset shifts that separate the wealthy from the rest. They reveal the top beliefs that help entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take smart risks, and build long-term success. Are you thinking …
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Too many clients, old clients creeping back, and the ever-changing world of SEO—this episode’s got it all! Mike and the crew tackle real questions from cleaning business owners, including when to hire your first helper, how to handle past clients who suddenly reappear, and whether SEO is even worth it anymore. Is Google still the key to getting new…
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Struggling to hire the right people? In this episode, Mike Campion dives into a live coaching call where Shawn asks how to use core values to hire better, and Hayatt uncovers the power of data in fixing her hiring funnel. Learn why hiring based on culture fit makes training and teamwork easier—and how tracking key numbers can help troubleshoot wher…
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Feeling overwhelmed in your business? Mike Campion and Jackson are here to help you grow without the burnout. In this episode, they break down the key shifts every business owner needs—like working on the business instead of in it, building systems that create freedom, and focusing on profit over hustle. Mike shares no-fluff advice on delegation an…
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In this classic replay episode, host Tracey Thompson shares powerful strategies for growing a successful business. She dives into the importance of mindset, hiring the right team, and learning to step back so your business can thrive. You’ll also hear why great marketing is more about building relationships than just selling. Plus, Tracey reveals w…
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