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The OctoClean Podcast
The OctoClean Podcast
Author: Matthew Stowe and Greg Stowe
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With over 30 years experience in the janitorial industry, the Stowe Brothers, Matt and Greg, know what it takes to operate a successful cleaning business. Follow along as they share tips every business owner needs to build a profitable commercial cleaning company.
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Watch The OctoClean Story Here: https://youtu.be/4En2IVW-g40 More than 30 years ago, OctoClean was founded by a man who refused to take no for an answer. From restaurants and catering services to commercial cleaning, Charles "Chuck" Stowe was determined to build something of his own. Through hard work, persistence, and an unwavering commitment to finding a way forward, he laid the foundation for what would become OctoClean. Today, that foundation has grown into a successful commercial clea...
Register for CLEAN FORWARD - https://octoclean.mn.co/plans/2000897 Use code EARLYBIRD26 to save! Why do good cleaning employees leave, and what can you do to keep them? In this episode, Greg and Matt discuss how proper employee training can improve quality, build confidence, reduce turnover, and develop future leaders within your cleaning company. They share lessons from OctoClean’s 30 plus years in the industry and explain why training employees for their future, not just their current pos...
Are you thinking about hiring a salesperson because you need more revenue, but you don’t have a predictable sales pipeline yet? In this episode of the OctoClean Podcast, we break down one of the most important growth decisions for commercial cleaning companies: When are you actually ready to hire a salesperson? We discuss what needs to be in place before making your first sales hire and how to build a system that supports sustainable growth. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and set your s...
LIMITED TIME OFFER (JULY + AUGUST ONLY): Save 20% on your annual OctoClean Media membership using code SUMMER26 at checkout. https://octoclean.mn.co/plans/1503089 In this episode of the OctoClean Podcast, Matt and Greg discuss how successful commercial cleaning companies keep clients year after year by building stronger relationships, improving communication, and creating systems that reduce client turnover. They cover contract renewal strategies, quality control, handling complaints, naviga...
Save 20% using code: SUMMER26 Visit https://octoclean.mn.co/plans/1503089 The commercial cleaning industry changed forever during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, **Matt and Greg Stowe** share how their commercial cleaning business adapted to unprecedented demand, implemented outbreak cleaning protocols, trained teams for high-risk environments, and navigated the challenges that came with one of the most disruptive periods in modern business. Whether you're a commercial cleaning busi...



