The Cleaning Journey

The Cleaning Journey Podcast is the go-to show for cleaning business owners and service entrepreneurs who want to grow, scale, and build freedom. Hosted by Misa Avalos, who built his cleaning company from scratch into a 7-figure business, this podcast shares real stories and proven strategies to help you succeed.Each episode features cleaning industry experts, business owners, and leaders who open up about their biggest wins, struggles, and lessons learned. You'll hear practical advice on:✅ Hiring and training teams that last✅ Building systems and processes that scale✅ Leadership and company culture that retains A-players✅ Getting more leads, sales, and recurring clients✅ Understanding your numbers and profitsWhether you're just starting your cleaning business or ready to scale past $20K+ months, this podcast gives you the mindset, tools, and inspiration to work on your business, not just in it.Subscribe today and start your journey to a profitable, stress-free cleaning busines

The Cleaning Journey is a business podcast hosted by Misael Avalos, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Misael Avalos hosts The Cleaning Journey, a business show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #40

  The #1 Training Mistake Cleaning Business Owners Make | RJ Patel

  Aug 18, 202635 minS1

  What if one of the biggest problems in your cleaning business isn't your employees—but how they're being trained? RJ Patel returns to The Cleaning Journey Podcast for a deep dive into the value of professional training and the difference between simply cleaning for appearance and cleaning for health . In Part 1, RJ and Misael Avalos discuss how cleaning business owners can create stronger standards by teaching employees not only how to clean, but why each process matters. RJ breaks down practical training principles for bathrooms, kitchens, floors, and dust removal while explaining the importance of proper tools, microfiber systems, PPE, product usage, and preventing cross-contamination. They also discuss how detailed training can help cleaning companies reduce risk, protect customers' homes, improve customer retention, strengthen their reputation, and reduce employee frustration and turnover. One of the biggest lessons from this conversation: you can't hold your cleaners accountable to a standard you haven't properly taught them. Instead of being the manager who simply points out mistakes, become the manager who coaches. If you own or manage a residential or commercial cleaning company and want more consistent quality, stronger employees, and systems that can eventually help your business scale, this episode is for you. This is Part 1 of our conversation with RJ Patel. Part 2 continues with building a repeatable training system, setting realistic quality standards, involving your employees in the process, and protecting the reputation of your cleaning business. #CleaningBusiness #CleaningCompany #CleaningBusinessOwner #EmployeeTraining #ResidentialCleaning #CleaningForHealth If you're serious about building systems that remove you as the bottleneck, you need the right tools. We recommend Jobber to manage scheduling, quoting, invoicing, and client communication all in one place. Start your 2-week free trial and get 20% off for 6 months here: https://go.getjobber.com/misael For YouTube and Spotify: Subscribe: @misaavalos For more cleaning tips videos! Instagram: @cleaningjourney Instagram: @misa.avalos Jobber: https://go.getjobber.com/misael ️Spotify: The Cleaning Journey Podcast On Spotify 1-on-1 Call (45-FREE Minutes to talk about your business, CRAZYY, I know): https://scheduler.zoom.us/misael-avalos/free-discovery-call Want to be in the podcast? Please fill out this form, and we will contact you. Your journey matters! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10RsS2J2CzQjW8ttbljx2LfebK9sMtmSz9AG0ipMAlx8/edit

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  Episode #39

  How to Remove Yourself From Your Cleaning Business

  Aug 4, 202628 minS1

  Build systems before you build a bigger business. In Part 1 of this conversation, Misael Avalos sits down with Adam Povlitz, CEO of Anago Cleaning Systems , to discuss the mindset and systems every cleaning business owner needs to stop being the bottleneck. Too many entrepreneurs spend their days putting out fires instead of building a business that can grow without them. Adam shares practical strategies for shifting from working in your business to working on it, including how to prioritize high-value activities, create simple operating systems, and lay the foundation for long-term growth. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The CEO mindset every business owner needs ✅ Why systems matter more than talent alone ✅ How to identify your highest-value activities ✅ The Eisenhower Matrix for better decision-making ✅ Why "tithing your time" creates more freedom ✅ The first SOPs every cleaning business should build ✅ How to use customer feedback to improve your business ✅ Why tracking your numbers is essential for growth ✅ Simple systems you can implement today Whether you're just starting your cleaning company or managing a growing team, this episode will help you build a stronger foundation before you scale. Guest: Adam Povlitz CEO & President, Anago Cleaning Systems Subscribe for more conversations with the top minds in the cleaning industry. Like the video if you found value. Leave a comment with the biggest system you've implemented in your business. #CleaningBusiness #BusinessSystems #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness Subscribe for more conversations with the top minds in the cleaning industry. Like the video if you found value. Leave a comment with the biggest system you've implemented in your business. #CleaningBusiness #BusinessSystems #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness If you're serious about building systems that remove you as the bottleneck, you need the right tools. We recommend Jobber to manage scheduling, quoting, invoicing, and client communication all in one place. Start your 2-week free trial and get 20% off for 6 months here: https://go.getjobber.com/misael For YouTube and Spotify: Subscribe: @misaavalos For more cleaning tips videos! Instagram: @cleaningjourney Instagram: @misa.avalos Jobber: https://go.getjobber.com/misael ️Spotify: The Cleaning Journey Podcast On Spotify 1-on-1 Call (45-FREE Minutes to talk about your business, CRAZYY, I know): https://scheduler.zoom.us/misael-avalos/free-discovery-call Want to be in the podcast? Please fill out this form, and we will contact you. Your journey matters! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10RsS2J2CzQjW8ttbljx2LfebK9sMtmSz9AG0ipMAlx8/edit

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  Episode #38

  You're Losing Thousands Without Realizing It

  Jul 16, 202637 minS1

  Victor Mijangos built The Mighty Maids into one of San Diego's highest-rated residential cleaning companies with more than 800 five-star reviews. But getting there required much more than working harder. In this episode, Victor shares how hiring virtual assistants, building repeatable sales systems, focusing on customer experience, and investing in leadership helped transform his business from a stressful job into a scalable company. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything yourself, this conversation will show you what needs to change. Topics include: • Hiring your first VA • Delegating sales and follow-ups • Customer experience strategies • Building recurring revenue • Leadership and company culture • Follow-up systems that convert more clients • Creating freedom through systems Connect with Victor Instagram: @themightymaids Website: https://themightymaidssandiego.com/ 👇 Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments! If you're serious about building systems that remove you as the bottleneck, you need the right tools. We recommend Jobber to manage scheduling, quoting, invoicing, and client communication all in one place. Start your 2-week free trial and get 20% off for 6 months here: https://go.getjobber.com/misael For YouTube and Spotify: 🎥Subscribe: @misaavalos For more cleaning tips videos! 📲 Instagram: @cleaningjourney 📲 Instagram: @misa.avalos Jobber: https://go.getjobber.com/misael 🎙️Spotify: The Cleaning Journey Podcast On Spotify 📞1-on-1 Call (45-FREE Minutes to talk about your business, CRAZYY, I know): 👇 https://scheduler.zoom.us/misael-avalos/free-discovery-call Want to be in the podcast? Please fill out this form, and we will contact you. Your journey matters! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10RsS2J2CzQjW8ttbljx2LfebK9sMtmSz9AG0ipMAlx8/edit

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  Episode #37

  What Every Cleaning Business Gets Wrong About Marketing

  Jul 2, 202637 minS1

  What separates the cleaning companies people remember from the ones they forget? In Part 2 of our conversation, Lisa Macqueen shares why branding, leadership, and marketing have become just as important as delivering a great cleaning service. Lisa explains how she intentionally positioned Clean Corp away from every other cleaning company in the market by changing the company's messaging, website, photography, and overall customer experience. She also shares lessons from business failures, building company culture, creating authentic content, and why she believes every business owner should embrace a media mindset. If Part 1 focused on building systems, Part 2 is about building a brand. In this episode: Thinking like a media company Standing out in a crowded industry Building a memorable brand Leadership and company culture Learning from business failures Authentic marketing and storytelling Personal branding Content creation that builds trust Rapid-fire business advice No matter what stage your cleaning business is in, this episode will help you think differently about growth and long-term success. 👇 Connect with Lisa Macqueen LinkedIn: / lisamacqueen Clean Corp: https://www.cleancorp.com If you're serious about building systems that remove you as the bottleneck, you need the right tools. We recommend Jobber to manage scheduling, quoting, invoicing, and client communication all in one place. Start your 2-week free trial and get 20% off for 6 months here: https://go.getjobber.com/misael For YouTube and Spotify: 🎥Subscribe: @misaavalos For more cleaning tips videos! 📲 Instagram: @cleaningjourney 📲 Instagram: @misa.avalos Jobber: https://go.getjobber.com/misael 🎙️Spotify: The Cleaning Journey Podcast On Spotify 📞1-on-1 Call (45-FREE Minutes to talk about your business, CRAZYY, I know): 👇 https://scheduler.zoom.us/misael-aval... Want to be in the podcast? Please fill out this form, and we will contact you. Your journey matters! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10RsS...

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  Episode #37

  From $700K to $2 Million: The Systems That Changed Everything

  Jun 25, 202630 minS1

  What happens when you stop running your cleaning company like a cleaning company—and start running it like a business? In Part 1 of this conversation, Lisa Macqueen shares how she helped transform Clean Corp from a $700,000 business into a multi-million-dollar commercial cleaning company by focusing on marketing, systems, automation, and brand positioning. Lisa discusses why relying solely on referrals limits growth, how implementing a CRM became one of the biggest turning points for the business, and why creating repeatable systems allowed the company to scale without adding unnecessary overhead. You'll also hear why your website should do more than list your services—it should build trust, tell your story, and help potential clients immediately understand why your company is different. In this episode: Breaking through the $700K revenue plateau Growing to over $2 million Why marketing creates predictable growth Implementing a CRM that scales with your business Building automated operational systems Creating a website that converts Using branding to stand out in a crowded market Why people buy from people If you're looking to build a cleaning business that can scale beyond referrals and operate like a real company, this episode is full of actionable advice you can apply immediately. 👇 Connect with Lisa Macqueen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamacqueen/ Clean Corp: https://www.cleancorp.com 🎧 Enjoying the show? Subscribe for weekly conversations with cleaning business owners, operators, and industry leaders sharing real-world lessons from the front lines. Interested in growing your cleaning business? Book a free 45-minute strategy call: https://www.misaelavalos.com If you're serious about building systems that remove you as the bottleneck, you need the right tools. We recommend Jobber to manage scheduling, quoting, invoicing, and client communication all in one place. Start your 2-week free trial and get 20% off for 6 months here: https://go.getjobber.com/misael For YouTube and Spotify: 🎥Subscribe: @misaavalos For more cleaning tips videos! 📲 Instagram: @cleaningjourney 📲 Instagram: @misa.avalos Jobber: https://go.getjobber.com/misael 🎙️Spotify: The Cleaning Journey Podcast On Spotify 📞1-on-1 Call (45-FREE Minutes to talk about your business, CRAZYY, I know): 👇 https://scheduler.zoom.us/misael-aval... Want to be in the podcast? Please fill out this form, and we will contact you. Your journey matters! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10RsS...

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