If you own or lead a commercial cleaning company, and you want to see that company grow and thrive, this podcast is for you. I've spent 15+ years building a $20 million commercial janitorial company. In this podcast, I will share with you what I've learned along the way.
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Hosted by Aidan J. Smith and Cian Smith, this weekly(ish) podcast has takes on current basketball events in the Calgary area from high school ball all the way to the NBA! As well as other sport events, non-sport topics, and exclusive interviews!
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As a janitorial company grows, the org chart changes. But what should that evolution look like? Is there an end game? elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong
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Janitorial Service Profit Chain - A Harvard Business Idea Applied To The Cleaning Industry
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In this episode, you will learn how customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and profitability are all related. elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong
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Basketball & Cleaning: Lessons Learned Being a Middle School Coach
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Coaching a team and leading a business have numerous parallels with one another. In this episode, we look at 6 such parallels in hopes of helping cleaning industry leaders lead well.By Jordan Tong
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8 Items To Include In Your Janitorial Contract
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Janitorial service agreements are an important piece of every customer relationship. They protect your company, guard the relationship, and lower your company's risk profile. This episode outlines a few of the things you need to include in your service agreements. For more resources, check out elitebsc.com…
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5 Tips To Make Your Company More Sellable
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Everyone will eventually sell or pass on their business. How can you minimize risk and maximize value to make yourself ready when the day comes? For more resources, check out http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong
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Hiring Janitorial Field Managers & Key Leaders
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The managers and leaders you hire will make or break your cleaning company. In this episode, you will hear a talk delivered at a recent workshop on hiring field managers and key leaders. For more resources, check out http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong
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Getting an additional 1%, 2%, or ever 3% on your bottom line can be a huge deal. While often overlooked, supply expense is one way to get some of those savings.By Jordan Tong
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Getting an accurate estimate of work hours is the primary way to ensure your bids are competitive and profitable. But how can you ensure that estimating correctly? Is there an easier, more accurate way?By Jordan Tong
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A Rural America Janitorial Success Story w/ Patton Building Services
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Mark and Stephen Patton have built an exceptional company in an area of the country overlooked by most. This interview gives you a peek behind the curtain of what they have built. For more resources check out: http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong
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Boosting Profits By Increasing Account Revenue
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To boost profits, we often think about cutting costs. But sometimes, the best revenue comes from increasing revenue at existing accounts. http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong
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Your Janitorial Company Matters - 9 Reasons Why
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Sometimes, in the whirlwind of day-to-day business in the cleaning industry, we can lose sight of why we do what we do. Is the grind worth it? Is there a bigger picture to be seen for the business owner? http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong
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3 Reasons Your Janitorial Business May Be Failing To Grow
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Every cleaning business wants to grow their company. Some want to get from $500k to $1M annually. Others want to make the leap from $2M to $5M. But if you find yourself stuck, unable to grow, consider if one of these reasons is keeping you from growing.By Jordan Tong
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Owner Interview - Danny Frayre of Beyond Clean
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Danny Frayre has been a member of the Elite BSC group for a few years and quickly became a friend. In this podcast interview, you will get a behind-the-scenes peek at a young man who will do great things in the commercial industry. For more resources, check out: http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong
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Every janitorial company must start with small accounts. This is normal. But if you want to reach new plateaus - maybe $3M or $5M or $10M - you need larger accounts. However, at the same time, you should stop pursuing small account. This episode makes the case for that philosophy. For more resources, visit http://elitebsc.com…
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5 Reasons to Say "NO" to a Prospective Customer
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Not all janitorial contracts are beneficial to your company. But how do you know when to turn one down? In this episode, 5 factors are discussed that could lead you to say "NO" to certain cleaning jobs. For more information, please visit: http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong
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Interviewing Mistakes When Hiring Janitorial Managers
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For people who can otherwise be very rational and objective, we often approach interviews with a bit of hocus pokus. In this episode, we will look at SEVEN different mistakes janitorial business owners make in the manager interviewing process. For more resources, visit http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong
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Devalued Cleaners and the Problem w/ Henry Ford
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In the cleaning industry, we often fail to treat our workers with the value and dignity they deserve. This is not just an ethical problem; it could also impact company culture, retention, and even profits. http://elitebsc.comBy Jordan Tong
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Janitorial Cold Calling Made Much Less Stressful
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Cold calling can be stressful, and while there are a few weird people who enjoy it, most of us don't like it. But in the commercial janitorial industry, you must be able to cold call to gather information. In this podcast, I offer a simple method for cold calling that will take some of the stress away. It will also set you up for warmer calls in th…
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Create a Prospect List Sitting at Your Desk for less than $300
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Once you have developed an Ideal Client Profile, how do take that criteria and build a prospect list? In this episode, we will examine 5 methods for finding commercial cleaning prospects, all while sitting at your desk.By Jordan Tong
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Ideal Client Profiles - The First Step in Commercial Cleaning Sales
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Every janitorial company wants to grow, sell more accounts, and increase revenue. But where do you start? Do you just pick up the phone and start calling? No! The first step in the sales/marketing process is to identify and clarify your ideal client profile. For more resources, check out http://elitebsc.com…
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Building a $20 Million Janitorial Business - Mistakes and Lessons Learned
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Frantz Building Services was founded in 1985 as a small town commercial janitorial contractor. Between 1985 and 2007, the company grew to approximately $1.5 million in revenue. Since 2007, Frantz has grown to $20+ million in annual revenue. This episode is the story of that growth, including the mistakes made and lessons learned. For more resources…
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Episode 31 - Aidan has finally moved out!! NBA play in tournament prediction and More!
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We talk about what it's like moving out for the first time. We give out predictions about the NBA play in tournament and overall thoughts on it as well as some quick discussions about COVID and Anime
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Episode 30 - The "Aberhart Game", What's the CEBL, and Steph Curry's insane scoring run!
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Aidan & Cian go over the infamous Western Canada vs William Aberhart game from 2020 where Aidan played his last high school game. Aidan & Cian also cover an intro to the CEBL and discuss Steph curry's insane scoring streak!
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Episode 29 ft. Ali Raza & Manyang Tong - High School Mixtapes, Top 5 Drake Songs Draft, and more!
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Ali Raza and Manyang Tong join the Foul Language Podcast where we watch their old high school mixtapes, host a Drake song draft, talk about some NBA Final predictions, and just have a good vibe.
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Episode 28 - March Madness!! A year without basketball.... and who's the baddest in the game?
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In this episode of the foul language podcast Aidan and Cian talk all this NCAA Tournament, the truth about a year without ball, and who's the baddest in the game (outside of basketball)
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Episode 27 Ft. Cole Charlebois - Peter's Drive-in Tips, Amusement Park Stories, And Jordan vs Lebron
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In Episode 27 Cole Charlebois joins FLP to share his knowledge of Calgary's famous Peter's Drive-in, everyone shares some funny stories, and we take a deep dive into what makes Jordan and Lebron both great
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Episode 26 - Youtube Channel Live now!! University of Calgary Athletic Director resigns!
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Episode 26 is the 1st live video episode in Foul Language history!! This episode we talk about recent Calgary High school commitments, U of C AD Resigning his position, the Utah Jazz's crazy run, and finally getting the Jack Simpson gym back!
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Episode 25 - Best Basketball Song Mentions! Top 10 Centers of all Time! Pickup Basketball Dos and Donts
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In this episode Aidan and Cian go through Shea Serrano's "Basketball (And other things)" And guess and argue their way above a bunch of crazy lists that include the best basketball songs of all time, greatest centers, and weird pickup basketball rules.
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Episode 24 - Interview with Lukas Humle! University tips and the GREATEST Shot ever for our High School Team!!!
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Lukas Humle joins the podcast today to give young hoopers some tips for basketball, and we also talk about one of the clutches shots ever made by Lukas in the 2019 Calgary High School Semis against Bishop O'Byrne!
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Episode 23 - Featuring our DAD!! Talks about his basketball journey, Calgary club/high school basketball, and the evolution of the NBA
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In episode 23 we bring our Dad onto the podcast to discuss his incredible basketball journey, how basketball has changed throughout the years, and much more!
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Episode 22 - Ranking New NBA City Jerseys!!!! Grades for every teams offseason so far!
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In this episode Aidan and Cian rank all the new City Edition Jerseys from 20 different NBA Teams!
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Episode 21 - U of C Sports Shut Down! Where should Russel Westbrook go?? NBA Talk and preview for next weeks episode!
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In the epsiode of The Foul Language Podcast Aidan and Cian talk about how Alberta's government decisions affect sports in the local area. Where Russel Westbrook should if he wants out of Houston, and look forward to a special episode next week!
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Episode 20 - Interview with Zack Duncan! NBA Draft Talk, and basketball Life at Churchill!
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Zack Duncan joins the pod this week for some chill discussion, and talks a little bit about the NBA Draft, and how high school is going so far. Quality on this episode seems to be glitching a lil bit so we'll try and fix that for next week. Enjoy!
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Episode 19 - Scariest Halloween NBA Teams!, Why the Alberta Club Collective has been a success, and how you should dress for halloween!
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In this Episode of The Foul Language Podcast, Aidan and Cian discuss what NBA Teams would be a nightmare next year, why the ACC has been awesome this year and different takes on how you should dress for halloween
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Episode 18 - Best FROZEN Foods!! Top 5 foods for after school, and what's the formula to winning in the NBA?
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In this episode Aidan and Cian test out the brand new setup while counting down the top 5 frozen food and top 5 after school foods, as well as the best way to win in the NBA
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Episode 17 - CanadaWest/OUA Season Cancelled! LeBron & AD's Greatness, and Closing Thoughts On The Bubble
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The return of The Foul Language Podcast starts with the news that Canada West and OUA have cancelled their basketball seasons for 2020/2021, thoughts on LeBron and the Lakers winning the NBA Championship in the Bubble, and how much of a success the NBA Bubble was.
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Episode 16 - How athletic is Drake?! Does Backdrop matter when shooting? And 1st Round Predictions for the NBA Playoffs!!
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In Episode 16, Aidan and Cian decide how athletic Drake actually is, whether what's behind the hoop matters when shooting and make their picks for the 1st Round of the NBA Playoffs
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Episode 15 - Shoe Shopping for Cian and what we should add to the NBA Bubble Life!
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In this chill episode of the Foul Language Podcast, Aidan and Cian get into some pretty funny conversations about what new shoes Cian should look into getting and what should be added to the NBA Bubble that can make it even more entertaining.
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In this Episode of The Foul Language Podcast, Aidan and Cian discuss the tragic passing of George Floyd and the situation as a whole. The NBA Also returns and the duo decides if anyone was left out and if there should be a play in tournament for the playoffs. Lastly they review the entirety of the Last Dance, as they go through each episode discuss…
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Aidan J. Makes his decision on where he is going to play University Basketball Next Year
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Episode 12 - The Coronavirus..... and what it means for basketball
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On this rather different episode, Aidan and Cian about the pandemic of the Coronavirus and what it means for local and worldwide basketball.
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Episode 11 - Interview with Tobi Akinkunmi and Ben Blake! We Discuss Kobe's Tragic passing, The NBA All Star weekend and Alberta High School Basketball
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The Foul Language Podcast invites it's first guests Tobi and Ben while on a high school basketball tournament. There is a bunch of funny moments in this episode and I know everyone will enjoy-
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Episode 10 - Top 5 Sneakers, Jerseys and NBA Moments of the Decade, Thoughts on Zion's 1st Game, Reaction to the Provincal High School Basketball Rankings and comments on the Kansas/Kansas St Brawl
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In this Episode Cian is back! We talk about our own top 5 list of the decade and react to Zion's 22 points in his NBA debut. The Provincial basketball rankings are finally out and we give our opinions on the rankings as well as discuss the craziness of a Kansas player almost using a chair in a brawl.…
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Episode 9 - College Basketball Basketball is Crazy! The Big 10 is impossible and Kyrie Irving wants more pieces!
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Cian is away for a basketball tryout, So Aidan talks about how absurd it is that Ranked Teams in College Basketball keep losing! Why Kyrie's situation in Brooklyn looks very similar to Boston and what Calgary High School Basketball Tournaments are approaching, as well as a quick guess on what the ASAA Provincial Rankings will be.…
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Episode 8 - Calgary High School Basketball Underway! No.1 Teams in College Basketball Suck and the Closest NBA Season in years
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In the long absent from the Mics, Aidan and Cian talk about the excitement in Calgary High School Basketball, the craziness of College basketball teams losing, and The Heat, Mavs and Lakers balling
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Episode 7 - The "Load Management" Problem, The Start of College Basketball! Biggest Suprises in the NBA and High School Basketball Starting soon
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In this Episode Aidan and Cian discuss the NBA's Load Management problem, What it is? Does it Work? And how to fix it. The 1st week of College basketball is over and Aidan's Spartans' had a rough start, With the NBA season already underway who are the biggest surprises? And High School basketball is 2 weeks away and the Hype is just starting.…
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Episode 6 - Start to the NBA Season! Picking today's "Monstars" and reacting to Kawhi's latest meme.
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The NBA season is starting, Halloween is approaching and Kawhi is being himself, This is gonna be great episode
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Episode 5 - Let's talk about NBA Preseason
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On the Foul Language Podcast Aidan and Cian discuss the current and funny moments going on in the NBA preseason as well as react to Sports Illustrated Power Rankings based on Preseason
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Episode 4 - Top 10 NBA Duos and 5 Exciting Duos to watch this Year
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This week on the Foul Language Podcast, Aidan J. Smith does his 1st solo show and ranks his Top 10 duos as well as 5 Exciting Duos to look out for this year
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Episode 3 - California "Fair Pay to Play" Law, USA losing in FIBA, FIBA Gold Medal Predictions and Melo to Big 3?
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This week we discuss a California Law that will allow College and University Students the right to get paid, we talk about how USA's next Olympic team will look after losing to France in Quarters at the FIBA World Cup, We make our predictions for the FIBA Gold Medal game (Spain Won). And look at whether Carmelo Anthony could join the Big 3 league a…
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