The Profitable Cleaner

Updated: 03 Sep 2025 • 219 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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If you’re a cleaning or facility maintenance CEO chasing multi-million-dollar contracts, you already know the pain: RFPs are time-consuming, confusing, and often stacked against you. In this episode of The Profitable Cleaner, sales leader Nathan (Nate) Pavelka (CBRE Network Advisory Services) breaks down a smarter way

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If you"re a commercial cleaning or janitorial business owner struggling with cash flow - or just tired of waiting 60+ days to get paid - this episode is your wake-up call. Your hosts Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan CBSE, and Ed Selkow break down real strategies to improve your cash position, avoid the most dangerous traps,

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Lizzy Brodie’s story is one of true reinvention. From facing felony drug charges in her early 20s to becoming a respected entrepreneur, community builder, and mother. This episode dives into the raw, unfiltered journey of Lizzy Brodie, one of Denver’s premier events, marketing, and promotions consultants, and the creat

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If you’ve ever asked, “Where did all my profit go?” — this episode is for you. Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan CBSE, and Ed Selkow break down the cash flow traps that cripple growing cleaning companies. From AR buckets and vendor terms to the 1.5 rule for new accounts, you’ll learn how to manage your money before it manage

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In Episode 202, we sit down with Domingo Cruz, President of the Englewood Chamber of Commerce and Founder of Rooted 303, a community-driven nonprofit helping people reclaim their lives from addiction, mental health struggles, and generational challenges. Domingo shares his powerful personal story—growing up in deep pov

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Launching a new contract or starting your cleaning business? This episode is a MUST. Your hosts Mark Anderson, Sharon Cowan CBSE, and Ed Selkow break down real-world startup systems that can either make you profitable fast—or bury you in losses. Whether you"re bidding your first building or onboarding a 50,000 sq ft fa

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