Best Ashley Mackintosh Podcasts (2024)

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4.5- Setting Standards In Your Exterior Cleaning Business 41:58

4M ago41:58

41:58

Exterior cleaning is an unregulated industry, so how do you make your business stand out as one that provides a high standard of service? In this episode I discuss this topic, as well as many other things that can help you to improve your business approach. GetSoapy Get Your 3 Months Free Trial! A.E.Mackintosh Online Training A new way to grow your…

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4.4- Growth Strategy with Maesun Mackintosh 42:03

5M ago42:03

42:03

Setting targets and coming up with a strategy for growth can be a challenge in business, especially if you lack motivation. Well, with spring just ahead, this is the perfect time to start planning to grow your exterior cleaning business. So in this episode I am joined by my daughter Maesun Mackintosh who has just completed an A level in Business St…

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4.3- Five Top Tips For Your Business in 2024! 40:21

7M ago40:21

40:21

The first AM Podcast of the year, and here are 5 top tips to help your business in 2024! There are a lot of challenges to running your own business these days, so here's a few thing that have not only helped me over the years, but there are a few key things that have really made a difference for people i've helped along the way as well. GetSoapy Ge…

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4.2- Going From Selling Cars To Exterior Cleaning Professionals! 49:40

10M ago49:40

49:40

It's always great to hear about how the A. E. Mackintosh Exterior Cleaning YouTube channel has helped others to start their own businesses. Josh and Phil both had good jobs as car salesmen when they decided to start their own business partnership as exterior cleaning professionals. It was great to have them on the AM Podcast to hear about how they …

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4.1- Your Business Has So Much Potential! 53:01

10M ago53:01

53:01

Welcome to series 4! The podcast has accumulated over 50k downloads in total, so now i'm back with a new series and new episodes sharing great business tips, as well as interviews with other business owners in the industry. We have loads to catch up on as well. GetSoapy Get Your 3 Months Free Trial! GetSoapy Get Your 3 Months Free Trial! Mackintosh…

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3.19- Juggling 2 Careers to Make Ends Meet with Ross Chamberlain 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

45:08

With growing responsibilities and a wife taking maternity leave, Ross found that he was struggling to provide for his family with just one income. So after starting a window cleaning business for around £100 things have gone from strength to strength. Ross has lots of great tips on how he has grown his business over the last ten years and how he no…

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3.18- Should You Take on a Sub Contractor or Employ Staff? 36:39

1+ y ago36:39

36:39

When does a sub-contractor become an employee, and is your business ready to take on staff? Going from a one man band to working as part of a team in your business can be a tough transition, so I discuss some of the pros and cons to help you make it work for your business. GetSoapy Get Your 3 Months Free Trial! GetSoapy Get Your 3 Months Free Trial…

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3.17- My Window Cleaning Business Completely Changed My Life! with Andrew Job 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

43:55

Andrew enjoyed running a thriving DJ business until COVID-19 came along and destroyed his income overnight. But that wasn’t the only thing that was about to change. Andrew joins me to tell me how his life got flipped upside down, and how he turned things around with a totally new approach to life! GetSoapy Get Your 3 Months Free Trial! GetSoapy Get…

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3.16- Hitting Rock Bottom and Bouncing Back, with Michael Williams 39:30

1+ y ago39:30

39:30

What an inspirational story! After achieving his dream of becoming a professional boxer, things didn’t turn out like you would expect for Michael Williams. His boxing career had taken a downward turn, was coming to an end, and after his father passed away things really hit rock bottom. So how did Michael manage to pick himself up and start his own …

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3.15- Making The Best Business Plans For 2023!? 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

43:33

How are you planning to grow or develop your business in 2023? In this episode I catch up with your comments about the different ways you're planning to develop your exterior cleaning services in the year ahead. I will be making my suggestions as well as telling you about some exciting new developments that I've been working on that might also give…

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3.14- End of Year Review 2022 with Paul Hickmott 53:48

1+ y ago53:48

53:48

What a year it’s been! Pauls business has grown and changed so much in just three years! So in this episode we chat about some of the things he has done over the past year to develop his business, developing new services and getting additional training for this. We will also be talking about some of the new things I’ve been working on this year, as…

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3.13- Anyone Can Start Their Own Business featuring Owen Berkshire 57:56

1+ y ago57:56

57:56

At just 15 years of age, Owen shows that it's possible to start a business even while you're still at school! In this special extended episode I ask Owen about the things he's done to establish a professional exterior cleaning service in his local area at such a young age. GetSoapy Get Your 3 Months Free Trial! GetSoapy Get Your 3 Months Free Trial…

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3.12- Getting Through The Winter with Squeaky Clean Dave 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

38:19

Squeeky Clean Dave Peden has more than 14 years experience using water fed pole for window cleaning! So I just had to meet up with him to get his tips for getting through the winter. As a popular YouTuber he has also tested lots of great bits of kit and even created some of his own DIY solutions too. We discussed everything from warm drinks to hot …

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3.11- Staying Motivated in Winter with Lewis Lee-Shields 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

42:15

Lee is the sort of guy who doesn't like to sit still, he loves to be busy. Even so, motivation can be challenging even for him, especially during those difficult winter months! So I got together with Lee to discuss some great tips for staying motivated this winter. This episode is packed with tons of great tips to keep you going through these darke…

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3.10- How Much Water Does A Window Cleaner Use? 42:42

1+ y ago42:42

42:42

Water usage can be a tricky thing when it comes to setting up your pure water window cleaning system. There are such a wide variety of tanks and systems available in different sizes! So how much water will you actually use in a day, and what things are going to effect the amount of water you get through? All of this will be answered, and of course …

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3.9- Developing Your Own Business with Adrian Bill 35:57

2y ago35:57

35:57

Ever since he left school Ade has had a small window cleaning round. Well it makes more money than a paper round! Then he trained as an electrician but never quite enjoyed it as much. So, how did Ade take his window cleaning round from a small job that gave him some extra pocket money, to a proper career that makes him a good living? He tells me ho…

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3.8- Managing Your Work/Life Balance with Dom Evans 40:33

2y ago40:33

40:33

Looking after a young family is never easy, but looking after your own business at the same time can be a huge challenge! Dom Evans and his wife already have a young daughter, and now with the recent arrival of twin boys, Dom is facing increasing demands on his time. But he is proving to be a master of managing his work/ life balance. Dom shares so…

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3.7- Choosing The Right Water Fed Pole 42:44

2y ago42:44

42:44

How long is your pole really? Having the right tools and equipment to help you work efficiently and reduce fatigue is so important! These are key factors I wanted to consider when making my own range of exterior cleaning tools. Whilst developing my own range of carbon fibre poles I recently found out that some poles aren't as long as they say they …

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3.6- Making the Most of Business Opportunities with Ian Parker 40:44

2y ago40:44

40:44

Ian Parker has run his business, Conservatory Valet UK, for quite some time and has gained a wealth of experience over the years. He has run a number of teams working all over the country cleaning conservatory roofs inside and out. So It's great to have him on as a guest so we can all gain from his knowledge and his business approach. He also tells…

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3.5- Being A Pillar of Your Community with Tom Plant 41:44

2y ago41:44

41:44

Like many window cleaners before him, Pro-Shine Tom is a well respected pillar of his community. But he has been through quite a few different jobs before he landed on the one that he really enjoys. Tom Plant joins me to share his business journey, how he has built his reputation, and how he is now giving back to his community. GetSoapy Get Your 3 …

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3.4- Is The Customer Always Right? 40:56

2y ago40:56

40:56

ITS A YEAR SINCE I STARTED THE PODCAST! Where has the time gone? And it's Cleaning Expo time again. I am especially excited this year because I will actually be on a stand at the show! So in this episode I will be talking more about that, as well as discussing the question: Is the customer really always right? This episode is jam packed! GetSoapy G…

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3.3- Matt Hall: Starting From Small Beginnings 34:40

2y ago34:40

34:40

Matt Hall is a window cleaner who only started his business a few years ago, but its been hard work to get things going on a small budget whilst still being employed. He joins me on the podcast to tell me about how he got his own business going, and then finally taking the daunting step to leave his job and go self employed! GetSoapy Get Your 3 Mon…

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3.2- Sean King: Proving The Doubters Wrong. 42:05

2y ago42:05

42:05

Fresh off the back of Amazing Cleans on Channel 5, I had to get Sean in to tell me his amazing business journey on the AM Podcast! From his wild younger days living a party and skateboard lifestyle, many of his friends and family said he couldn't do it! But Sean has worked hard to make his own business, Above and Beyond Cleaning Services a great su…

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3.1- Big Project Announcement, Also with Help on How to Structure Your Business! 44:46

2y ago44:46

44:46

I have been very busy on some big projects recently! So in this first episode of series 3 I ditch the tea for a much needed can of beer to tell you all about the new things I’ve been planning. Yes! This series has got a whole new feel and I want you to get involved! So if you have been on a bit of a journey with your business, or you have got some …

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2.21- Choosing the Right Method to Clean a Roof with Paul Hickmott 33:02

2y ago33:02

33:02

How do you know which is the right method to clean any particular roof? Paul and I have worked closely together to pinpoint the right techniques to use in different situations when it comes to roof cleaning. In this episode we discuss through some of the different ways Paul has built up his experience, and how he chooses the right method for differ…

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2.20- Softwash Chemicals Explained with Mark Cave from Softwash UK 48:31

2y ago48:31

48:31

As professionals, many of us use a range of different cleaning chemicals. But how much do we really know about what we are using? Mark Cave has many years of pressure washing experience, and now he sells a range of specialist cleaning chemicals for the industry. So of course I can't wait to pick his brains on some of the different chemicals we typi…

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2.19- Getting Started in Roof Cleaning 45:45

2y ago45:45

45:45

This month is all about roof cleaning. So in this episode I thought I would share my journey into roof cleaning. I will tell you about how I started, some of the different methods Ive tried, and why I do it the way I do it now. Of course there will also be your comments and emails too! GetSoapy Get Your 3 Months Free Trial! GetSoapy Get Your 3 Mont…

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2.18- Getting Your Marketing Strategy Right with Andrew Hart from Rev Clean Marketing 38:42

2y ago38:42

38:42

Getting your marketing strategy right is much harder now than it was way back when I first started. So this week I speak to marketing expert Andrew Hart from Rev Clean Marketing to get some valuable tips and advice on the subject. Andrew has worked in marketing for 10 years across a variety of industries, but now he specialises in pressure washing …

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2.17- Making Money From YouTube with Jordan Farley from Artisan Electrics 40:39

2y ago40:39

40:39

With over 136k subscribers, Artisan Electrics is the biggest YouTube channel for the electrical industry. So I couldn't wait to speak to the owner, Jordan Farley, to hear about his business journey and how he has grown his social media following! I find out how he has grown his business, which now employs a growing team of people, but also how he h…

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2.16- My Social Media Tips and Being On The Radio with Kerrie Cosh from BBC Radio Northampton 40:38

2y ago40:38

40:38

This episode is jam packed! I was recently invited to go on the radio by Kerrie Cosh, BBC Northampton Introducing and Radio 1 DJ. In this very special episode of the AM Podcast I share the interview. Kerrie asks me about how I started my business and how I got started making videos. Also in this episode, I share some of my social media tips to help…

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2.15- Managing A Growing and Changing Business with Peter & Carley Mckay (Trad-Man & Trad-Girl) 46:31

2y ago46:31

46:31

I finally get to speak with the one and only Trad-Man on the podcast! It's been great spending time with Peter and Carley Mckay on the Unger stand at the Interclean show in Amsterdam. We managed to take some time out to chat about how their window cleaning business has grown, and they have had quite a roller coaster ride running their window cleani…

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2.14- Bringing People Together From Across The World with Dietmar Bernstein from Unger 50:54

2y ago50:54

50:54

Unger tools have been an essential part of my kit since I first started my business, but running a global company like Unger definitely has its challenges. At the Interclean show in Amsterdam it has been incredible to experience first hand how the Unger stand has not only brought so many languages together, but is also reaching a new audience by br…

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2.13- The Power of Social Media: Interclean Special 39:50

2y ago39:50

39:50

I have been using social media to advertise and support my business for quite some time, and now I have been asked by Unger to attend the Interclean show in Amsterdam, all with the aim of creating as much social media as I can! Yes, it's a fantastic opportunity to be on the Unger stand to demonstrate their new nLite water fed pole window cleaning s…

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2.12- Business Growth Mindset with Matthew Mackintosh 48:51

2+ y ago48:51

48:51

This week I have my younger brother Matthew Mackintosh as my guest. Matt has grown the Mackintosh Family Business from a handful of employees to a team of now over 30 staff which also includes a team of cleaning staff. I speak to Matt to find out what things he has done to grow his business and he shares lots of great tips that could apply to an ex…

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2.11- Developing Tools And Techniques with Richard Everingham 42:35

2+ y ago42:35

42:35

Richard is not just the man behind the Ova8 brand of water fed pole window cleaning equipment, but he has gained much experience in different aspects of the cleaning industry. It is always a fascinating chat when Richard and I get together to discuss various aspects of cleaning tools and techniques, but this time I managed to get the AM Podcast mic…

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2.10- How Much Should You Quote? 45:43

2+ y ago45:43

45:43

Probably the question I am asked the most is; how much did you charge for that? Spring is so busy for picking up new customers and doing quotations, so I thought it would be the perfect time to discuss what goes into a quote. What things do you need to consider and what factors have a bearing on the price you charge? If you get it wrong how can you…

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2.9-DA Academy with Darren Ansbro 37:46

2+ y ago37:46

37:46

Darren is a very popular guy in the external cleaning industry, and its easy to see why! He has over 20 years experience working for his family run window cleaning business. He has his own business, DA Components, selling some great tools and accessories to the exterior cleaning industry. And his stand is always extremely busy at the Cleaning Expo …

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2.8-Essential Tips To Grow Your Business with Greg Wilkes 41:27

2+ y ago41:27

41:27

As a professional business coach Greg is no stranger to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. He has run many different companies over the years including a window cleaning business, construction business, and property development company. Greg has also written a number 1 best selling book on Amazon and has his own podcast, so I just had to …

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2.7-Business Growth Month with Your Inspirational Emails! 46:40

2+ y ago46:40

46:40

Its great to be back in the garage and to have a bit of a catch up! Ive got loads of news to share and Ive been saving some of my favourite emails to read out. I had loads of really inspirational stories sent to me from my recent YouTube competition, which I found so motivational. Exterior cleaning can be a lonely job sometimes, but listen in as I …

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2.6-Pushing Your Business Through The VAT Barrier with James Neville 45:45

2+ y ago45:45

45:45

This week I am joined by James Neville who has run his cleaning business, PCS Exterior Cleaning, for 17 years. He has recently focused on growing his business in order to push through the VAT barrier. So, from trying to stay under the £85K threshold he is now looking set to exceed £250 this year. I speak to James to find out how he has done it, tak…

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2.5-Which Water Fed Pole Brush? with Squeaky Clean Dave 45:03

2+ y ago45:03

45:03

Choosing a brush that is well suited for your cleaning task can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are new to the industry. With such a wide range of brush types out there, how do you know you have got the best one? Well in this episode I have combined forces with Dave Peden aka: Squeaky Clean Dave to bring you a comprehensive guide to brush…

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2.4-Efficient Accountancy Tips with Tim Charles 43:24

2+ y ago43:24

43:24

At this time of year we have all been dealing with the headache of going through our accounts and working out how much we need to pay the taxman. So I invited professional accountant Tim Charles on to help us with some great advice on how to handle this kind of thing more efficiently. Not only does Tim have some great advice on how we can potential…

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2.3-Advertising On A Budget with Paul Hickmott 47:16

2+ y ago47:16

47:16

Getting new customers can be a daunting part of starting your new business, and getting the right approach to marketing is key. After helping Paul Hickmott to grow his business over the past 2 years, he has achieved rapid growth in such a short period of time! So with our combined experience, we decide to put our heads together to come up with the …

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2.2-Brew Monday For Mental Health Awareness, with Simon Coote 38:38

2+ y ago38:38

38:38

The 17th January 2022 has been labelled as 'Blue Monday' and is apparently the saddest day of the year. Mental health charities are trying to change this and re-label it as 'Brew Monday' to help encourage open communication on the subject. So I have got together with Simon Coote from Coote's Window Cleaning to have a Brew Monday of our own! Simon s…

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2.1-Should You Introduce A New Add On Service For 2022? 46:06

2+ y ago46:06

46:06

Now is the time to think about adding a new service to your business! In this episode I talk about some of the wide variety of different jobs you could do and which ones have worked out well for me. I also talk about some of the things I've tried that haven't gone so well. It is so important to try new things for the development of your business, s…

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1.14-Show Your Customers You’re A Professional! 50:23

2+ y ago50:23

50:23

You work hard to run an honest business with high standards, but how do you show your customers that this is the case? As usual I will be discussing your comments on this subject, but in this epic season finale, I also share my own embarrassing experience that might change your perspective on the subject! GetSoapy Get Your 3 Months Free Trial! GetS…

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1.13-Expert Health And Safety Advice From HS Direct 37:49

2+ y ago37:49

37:49

In times past it has been the policy of many small business owners to do their best to avoid the local health and safety officer! But having a good approach to health and safety has become more and more important in the work place. Is this something that we should pay more attention to as small independent business owners? Could a good health and s…

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1.12-How To Manage Your Work Schedule 40:50

2+ y ago40:50

40:50

Managing your time can be difficult when you are your own boss, especially when there are so many different things demanding your attention. In this episode I discuss the different approaches available when scheduling a range of different exterior cleaning services, and how it can really give your business a boost if you can get your time managemen…

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1.11-What's The Best Way To Grow Your Exterior Cleaning Business? 39:49

2+ y ago39:49

39:49

How can you grow your cleaning business more quickly? In this episode I discuss ideas on how you can increase your income. Whether you are just starting out or you already have a well established round, there are some simple things you can do to grow your business further! As always I will be reading out some of your suggestions too! I hope you fin…

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1.10-Catching Up With The Fastest Window Cleaner In The World - Terry 'The Turbo' Burrows! 36:30

2+ y ago36:30

36:30

It wasn't easy, but I managed to catch up with the fastest window cleaner in the world, Terry 'The Turbo' Burrows! Terry has been the Guiness World Record holder since 1995. Listen in as he tells me his tips of the trade, as well as stories from his many TV appearances, and how he has perfected his technique in order to become the fastest in the wo…

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