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Cleaning and Cocktails

Cleaning and Cocktails

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Welcome to Cleaning & Cocktails. You're Host Ricky Regalado spotlights the Cleaning industry by sharing stories, shared experiences, tips, tricks, expertise, coaching and so much more by Cleaning business owners themselves and other Cleaning industry professionals. Our vision is to Improve the Business of Cleaning by being a Beacon of Light for the Cleaning industry. We sit back, enjoy a cocktail or beer, loosen up, have some fun and talk shop about the Cleaning industry. This is a show wher ...
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Handed Down celebrates traditional songs and the people who sing them. The show is presented by Jenny Shaw, an amateur musician and professional writer. Each episode is full of music, tales and curiosities as we delve into the history a single song, often with the help of a fellow folk musician, to uncover the strange stories and colourful characters that lie beneath. These are the songs that have been handed down from our ancestors. This podcast and the people involved in it help keep them ...
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🎙️ Welcome to Cleaning & Cocktails! Today, we're delighted to host Marci Hernandez and Carlos Hernandez, the dynamic duo driving Keepers Commercial Cleaning to success in Mesa, Arizona. 🙌🏽 Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with insights into leadership, entrepreneurship, and the art of maintaining a thriving cleaning business. 👂🏽 Listen …
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🎙️✨ Get ready for an engaging episode featuring two dynamic guests: Ethan Gordon and Sofia West! 🚀 Join us as we explore the world of entrepreneurship, management, and business growth with Ethan, the Founder & Head Boss at Clean Boss, based in Matamata, Waikato, New Zealand. With a background rooted in business strategy and facility management, Eth…
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🎙️ Join us as we sit down with Jody Carroll, the CEO of POWERX3 CLEANING SOLUTIONS based in Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania. 🙌🏽 Jody's passion for changing the perception of the cleaning industry has driven her for years. With over 5 years of experience as CEO, she's dedicated to exceeding client expectations and promoting clean, healthy environments. 🏢 Dive…
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🗣️Hey there, welcome to another fun episode of Cleaning and Cocktails, but with a twist—it's Cleaning Coffee, and Collagen time! ☕🧼 💫 Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Carrie Lage, the dynamic CEO and founder of Carried Away, joining us all the way from sunny Arizona. Carrie specializes in propelling cleaning business owners to new heights by…
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🎙️✨ Get ready for an insightful episode featuring two remarkable guests: Konstantin Ekelman and Eric Deyerler! 🌟 🚀 Join us as we delve into the realms of sales, leadership, and business innovation with Konstantin, the Sales Director in Commercial Real Estate hailing from Glenview, Illinois. With extensive experience at North American Corporation an…
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🎙️ Join us as we dive into an enriching conversation with Lisa First-Willis, the Co-Founder and CEO of Truvelop, a groundbreaking HR Tech start-up based in Baltimore, Maryland. 🌟 Lisa brings over two decades of experience in HR strategy development and labor relations, catering to diverse industries including airline, gaming, hospitality, healthcar…
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🎙️✨ Get ready for an electrifying episode of Cleaning and Cocktails featuring two dynamic guests: James Harper and Angel Sandoval! 🎉 🌟 Join us as we explore the world of entrepreneurship and innovation with James, the powerhouse behind Profitable Cleaner and PowerPlacing, based in Denver Metropolitan Area. With a proven track record in sales, marke…
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Welcome back to another episode of Cleaning and Cocktails, where we spotlight the movers and shakers of the cleaning industry. Today, we sit down with Juliana Rocha, CEO and founder of Amazing Maids, to delve into her inspiring journey from starting out in the cleaning space to becoming a beacon for the Brazilian community and a certified coach. Ju…
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🎙️✨ Get ready for an electrifying “STAND UP” episode of Cleaning and Cocktails featuring three incredible guests: Libby DeLucien, Jhon LeBaron, and Molly Moran! 🎉 🌟 Join us as we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation with Libby, the mastermind behind WootRecruit and Organize It SWFL, based in Fort Myers, Florida. Libby's expertise …
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🎙️Join as we walk, talk & sit down with Jamie Henry, the CEO and Founder of Bee Line support based in Chicago, IL 🙌🏽 Jamie established Bee Line in 1997 and has been in the Cleaning game for 27 years and has never looked back. 🏢 We got the chance to walk through her Office and showcase her branding, her team environment and got a special look at her…
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🎙️Join us on Cleaning & Cocktails as we sit down with Dan Tavernier and Evelyn Tavernier, the power couple behind Express Commercial Cleaning, based in Austin, Texas. 🙌🏽 With a refreshing mix of honesty, experience, and entrepreneurial spirit, they share the triumphs and trials of growing their cleaning business over an impressive 15 years. 👂🏽Liste…
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Welcome back to Cleaning & Cocktails, where we merge the worlds of cleaning and technology over refreshing drinks.🍸 In this episode, we're thrilled to host Derrick, the Chief Product Officer, and Gloria, the CEO and co-founder of Cleanster.com. Let's dive into their journey of shaking up the cleaning industry, focusing on Airbnb and home services a…
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🎙️Buckle up for another riveting episode of Cleaning and Cocktails, where host Ricky Regalado brings together the brightest minds in the cleaning industry. Today's guest is none other than Mike Sawchuk from Sawchuk Consulting, a man with a treasure trove of experience spanning three decades. Prepare to delve into a conversation filled with wisdom a…
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🎙️✨ Join us for this week's episode as we sit down with the incredible Vanessa Higgins, CEO & Founder of Clean Tu Casa. With 24 years of experience in marketing and advertising in corporate America, Vanessa took a bold step to start her own cleaning business—leaving corporate life to clean corporate spaces. 🌐🏢 With the unwavering support of her par…
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🎙️✨ Explore the World of Facility Management with Kathleen Waters, President, and CEO of Facilities Partners & Solutions (FPS)! With over 22 years of experience in the field, Kathleen offers valuable insights on cultivating strong relationships with property managers, facility management companies, and direct clients. 🏢💼 Don't miss this opportunity…
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🎙️✨ Dive into this Week's Episode! Join me as I sit down for a fascinating interview with Denai Wolfe, also known as the chic CFO! 💼🌟 In her twenties, Denai faced the challenge of owning and operating a failing franchise. 🤯 Despite the odds, she single-handedly transformed it into a profitable venture overnight. 🌙 Now, Denai serves as a Financial C…
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🎥 In this week's episode, join me for a chat with Doug Peterson at Spartan Headquarters. Doug, the GM of Corporate Accounts, shares with us on how his leadership style evolved alongside Spartan's growth. He takes us on a journey up the company ladder and emphasizes the critical role of company culture. 🌐 Dive into Doug's experience and leadership w…
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🎥 In this week's episode, I had a talk with industry veteran Frank Trevisani at Spartan Headquarters. With an impressive 44 years in the business, Frank was one of the first people I crossed paths with in the industry. Frank was a featured speaker at our Cleaning & Cocktails #3, where he passionately discussed the significance of gaining respect fo…
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🎙️Join me in this week's episode for a delightful conversation with Sharon L. Cowan, a fantastic individual I've had the pleasure of knowing for 7 years. Our paths first crossed at an ISSA Trade Show, and Sharon has been a significant influence since. 🌐Sharon, one of the first people I encountered in the cleaning industry, taught my initial class/w…
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🎥 Dive into the world of cleaning with this week's episode! Join me as I sit down with Steve Garcia, a seasoned professional in the industry and former owner of SMI Services. From his early days helping his janitor father during recess to becoming the Regional Vice President at Clean Team, Steve shares his journey and valuable insights. 🏢 In 1992, …
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When a Christmas carol is also a folk ballad you know it's not going to be the usual angels/shepherds/kings extravaganza. This one doesn't disappoint, with a lovely garden, a jealous Joseph and a fruit-related miracle. But, as ever, all is not as it seems. Continuing the theme of weird Christianity from last month's episode, we get to explore medie…
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This unusual song was a feature of the 60s and 70s folk revival - a real show stopper and something of a curiosity. But underneath it lies a thousand years of European folklore, and a further thousand years of vivid theology. So, my friends, we're going on a metaphysical journey to the underworld. Have you been charitable in your life? Did you give…
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The sheep are all sheared and we’re dancing and drinking in the warm June sun. We’re transported back to simpler and more innocent times with more than a whiff of nostalgia for the loss of our connection to the land. And yet nothing is ever quite as straightforward as it seems, and this song is no exception. While delving into its theatrical past I…
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It's the first of May and we have a May Mini episode about the song Staines Morris, also known as the Maypole Dance. But did you know it started life in a puritan era farce? It was a joy to find out more about one of my favourite songs, and I hope you'll like it as much as I do. Thanks as always go to Mudcat Cafe and Mainly Norfolk websites without…
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A chance meeting in a meadow, a false young man and a philosophical ending… it’s that folk favourite the Banks of the Sweet Primroses, beloved of collectors and Broadside publishers alike. In fact it’s part of the history of so many folk song collectors that we’ve taken the opportunity to follow one of them on their collecting expedition. But what …
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In this episode of Cleaning & Cocktails, Bill discusses how he grew up on the farm and how that gave him a strong foundation on his work ethics. He also talks about how a television opportunity on CNBC's "NO RETREAT: Business Bootcamp" came about, and shares his journey to purchasing CNS Cleaning Company at his late 40s after working in the coopera…
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Brandon Vaughn of CONQUER® & Systems Nerd joins us to share his entrepreneurial journey including scaling his cleaning company from 8k/mo to 450k/mo in revenue! He also talks about his project Map to a Million, which is a YouTube series chronicling his journey building Wise Coatings into a 7 figure business in one year.…
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How do you become a cleaning business owner? There's no standardized roadmap to entrepreneurship- and that's especially true for chef-turned-car salesman-turned-Cleaning Business Owner, Cristobal Mondragon. Listen to his story on how he grabbed the bull by the horns, took the right risks, and built his multi-million dollar cleaning business.…
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The man behind popular TikTok page CleanThatUp, Brandon Pleshek, joins Ricky to discuss the importance of using Social Media as business owners. Brandon dives into using the algorithms to make yourself stand out in your community, and the types of content you can be creating by simply turning on the camera and hitting record! Don't let social media…
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The Wexford Carol - also known as the Enniscorthy Carol - is said to be one of Europe's most ancient Christmas songs, but the truth is even more interesting. In this festive episode I take a look at the singing traditions that produced this lovely song, and put out a little theory of my own. Thank you for following the podcast during 2022, I'll kee…
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BRAVO Building Services is one of the cleaning industry's biggest success stories! Business and life partners Karen Martinez and Frank Wardzinski join us to tell their story of building one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. They touch on Company History, the near-death experience that taught a valuable lesson, keys to th…
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Recorded live at Rozalado HQ in Chicago, Ricky and his partners speak to an audience of Cleaning Business Entrepreneurs. Tons of gems about starting a cleaning business, hiring your first employees, and growing and scaling your business by offering new services. Did you attend the 2021 Cleaning & Cocktails Live event? We want to know! Let us know w…
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Being an entrepreneur has always meant grinding and hustling 24/7 - Thats especially true if you're trying to make it in a big market like LA, Chicago and New York. Omar Miller of Advantage Cleaning tells his story of breaking through in NYC, and how strategizing and staying vigilant helped him land a life changing contract for his cleaning company…
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You don't find many traditional songs where the woman becomes pregnant out of wedlock and yet it all turns our wonderfully. But then Willy O' Winsbury is not your run of the mill folk song. King’s daughter Janet knew what she wanted… and it seems that her father wanted it too. Once he’d established that Willy wasn’t too foreign that is. He especial…
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Many of us know The Keeper as a slightly odd - but fun - song from our school days. All together now: JACKIE BOY! MASTER! No need to shout! reprimands a weary teacher. But away from the sanitised and bowdlerised versions of our childhoods lurks a dark song of sexual pursuit. You didn’t really think all those does were female deer, did you? We talk …
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Our first ever live show was recorded on 4th September 2022 as part of the Folk at the Folk Festival. This is a field recording of an acoustic show in a beautiful but very echoey space with the bells of Gloucester Cathedral occasionally in the background, so the audio is a little different from usual. Features the following: Sainte Nicholas by Godr…
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