The Profitable Cleaner

Updated: 08 May 2025 • 188 episodes
www.profitablecleaner.com

Welcome to The Profitable Cleaner Podcast, the #1 podcast in the Cleaning & Facility Maintenance Industry. The mission of this podcast is simple; to impact Cleaning businesses of all kinds by bringing you captivating interviews, expert insights, and actionable strategies that will elevate your business to new heights.  Bringing you the discussions and knowledge you WANT and the stories and inspiration you need. We talk about Sales, Technology, Marketing, Operations, Strategy, Leadership, Mindset, Health, GOD and so much more…..  All to unleash the best version of YOU & turn you into a Profitable Owner. Now, are you ready to Profit? 

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🚨 Polishing Profits Is Now Produced by The Profitable Cleaner This episode marks a major milestone in the Profitable Cleaner journey. Your host James Harper announces that Polishing Profits — the podcast hosted by janitorial OGs Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan - CBSE, and Ed Selkow — is officially joining our network. Wit

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🚨 3 WEEK MASTERCLASS SERIES - Part 3: Operational & Sales Software You Need to Know  In the final part of our Q2 Masterclass Check-In, James Harper breaks down the tech stack used by high-performing commercial cleaning companies to streamline operations, boost sales, and stay profitable.  Whether you"re managing a gro

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🚨 3 WEEK MASTERCLASS SERIES - Part 2: Sub-Recruiting, Performance Management & Scaling Operations In this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, we dive deep into the subcontractor model and how it’s powering $30M+ janitorial businesses. Led by Profit Advisory Expert Dan Schindler, this is part two of our exclusive 3-part

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🚨 3 WEEK MASTERCLASS SERIES - Part 1: Cold Calling & Prospecting Strategies for Cleaning Businesses In this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, we kick off our 3-week masterclass by revealing the exact strategies janitorial companies are using right now to win new cleaning contracts. If you want to grow your commercial

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In today’s episode of The Profitable Cleaner, I take a deep dive into my Q2 check-in as we reflect on the first 90 days of 2025. We’ve set ambitious goals for the year, but how are we measuring up? Are the habits, systems, and actions we’re taking truly setting us up for long-term success? Tune in as I share my own pro

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🚀 The Future of AI in Service-Based Industries 🚀  In this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, James Harper sits down with David Libesman, SVP & GM of AI & Data Analytics at WorkWave, to explore how AI is reshaping service-based businesses. 💡 AI & Data Analytics: The Next Big Shift for Service Providers  David has spe

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