Talking Clean in a Dirty World

BCWG S6:E55 Salum Stutzer * Independence Schools * Challenges & Being Prepared

While mingling through the Sunday evening MSPMA conference reception crowd, I came upon Salum Stutzer who is with the Independence Public Schools.
Salum says that amongst all the challenges of the last couple of years, the work/life balance for employees has presented some of the current, lingering issues when it comes to staffing.
 
There is always more to the story. 
Find out what it is in this week's episode of Beyond Clean With GEMFor educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Academy YouTube channel at Academy of Cleaning.
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Additionally, he is looking at other factors when it comes to purchasing and the supply chain.  Salum is watching what is happening with Amazon and FedEx as well.
Listen to the whole podcast to hear more.  

BCWG S6 E54 Mickey Anderson * Marketing for Micro - Small Business

Mickey Anderson has joined the Beyond Clean podcast on a monthly basis. 
She will be LIVE on the air with us every 1st Monday of the month on PODBEAN LIVE!
 
This month, Mickey talks about what Micro and Small Businesses are when it comes to marketing.
What she views as the start of the funnel for marketing.
 
You have to listen to the podcast to get the answers!
 
Want more from Mickey, here is her podcast channel: https://www.heymickeyanderson.com/podcasts/the-hustle-less-profit-more-podcast-2
 
Hustle Less and Profit More is where you will find all the information you need and how to get in touch with Mickey:  https://www.heymickeyanderson.com/
 
There is always more to the story. 
Find out what it is in this week's episode of Beyond Clean With GEMFor educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Academy YouTube channel at Academy of Cleaning.
Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!
 

BCWG S6:E53 Sean DeVore * Hurricane IAN, FSPMA Conference and More

At the time of this podcast taping, Hurricane IAN had just passed through the state of Florida. 
Our thoughts are with those less fortunate, who have lost everything to the storm including those who lost family.
 
For Sean and I, it was just wind and rain, and a few limbs to clean up. 
We taped this on Monday after, and the internet was a bit spotty, so pardon the glitches.
Sean and I both presented at the recent FSPMA conference held here in Orlando. 
Our session was on Understanding Luxury Vinyl flooring. 
It was well attended and we answered quite a few questions.
 
The following week, this podcast was in Missouri at the MSPMA conference.  At both conferences, we presented the Rock Star Custodian program and as always, NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN.
www.RockStarsofCleaning.com
 
As always, Sean and I did talk about the maintenance of flooring or the lack of it.
Listen to the complete podcast to learn what the issues with floor maintenance are and how simple it can be if you want to change that is!
 
There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Beyond Clean With GEMFor educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Academy YouTube channel at Academy of Cleaning.
Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!

BCWG S6:E52 Paul Noe * Says Goodbye After 40+ Years in Cleaning

Today we join Paul Noe at his retirement party held at GEM Supply in Lakeland, Florida.  (pardon the background noise, but it was a party!)
Since 1978, Paul has been working with his family in the cleaning industry here in Lakeland, after leaving Pittsburg in 1977 when steel mills were closing.
Paul talks about how much money could be made, Back in the Day, by just taking on the cleaning jobs.  In 1980/81, the family gave up the cleaning side of the business and focused just on selling supplies.
He tells about working weekends, and holidays and getting those 2-3 AM calls, not to mention the call on a Sunday afternoon during the football game!
NO ONE WILL HAVE HIS CELL # ANYMORE!
Paul reminisces about learning what a buffer was and how to "Buff the Floor" as the client wanted.  Hey, that was in the days before GOOGLE!
Punch a time clock!  Heck no, not in 40+ years.
There are just too many things we talked about as we tripped through Paul Noe's memories.  You'll have to listen to catch them all.
However, we will tell you that he is leaving the continental US as soon as he can, that's his retirement plan.
Thank you, Paul Noe, for what you and your family have given the cleaning industry, your customers that became family, and the friends you made along the way.
WE RAISE OUR GLASS
HERE'S TO YOU!
There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Beyond Clean With GEMFor educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Academy YouTube channel at Academy of Cleaning.
Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!
 

BCWG S6:E50 Mickey Anderson on Marketing, Social Media and the Vegas Rodeo

Yes, you saw that right!  The Las Vegas Rodeo. 
You will have to listen to the podcast to hear about this from the lady in Canada who is a mom to a 4-year-old, wife of a Canadian military man, and an entrepreneur.
In this podcast we talk about social media platforms, knowing our strengths and weakness as owners, and knowing your customers.
Ever tried to reverse engineer their experience?  Mickey talks about this strategy and more.
Want more from Mickey, here is her podcast channel: https://www.heymickeyanderson.com/podcasts/the-hustle-less-profit-more-podcast-2
Hustle Less and Profit More is where you will find all the information you need and how to get in touch with Mickey:  https://www.heymickeyanderson.com/
 
There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Beyond Clean With GEMFor educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Academy YouTube channel at Academy of Cleaning.
Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!
 
 

BCWG S6:E49 Brian Spada talks about NYU Langone Health Study & EvaClean

Brian Spada spent 16 months with the EVS team in the NYU Langone Health hospital during COVID to oversee a study using an EvaClean product, practices, and processes.
In this podcast, he talks about the reasons for the study, the results, the main pathogens that were targeted, and some of the challenges that went along with conducting a study of this magnitude.
He as well as I, champion the frontline EVS worker who is responsible for the outcomes of these programs.
You can review the study here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nyu-langone-health-study-confirms-efficacy-of-evaclean-purtabs-nadcc-disinfectant-301589713.html
Reach out to Brian here: bspada@earthsafeca.com EVACLEAN: https://www.evaclean.com
 
There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Beyond Clean With GEMFor educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Academy YouTube channel at Academy of Cleaning.
Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!

BCWG S6:E47 Elise Whann *From the Orlando counter at GEM, she sees it all!

For almost 10 years, Elise Whann has been the customer care person on the showroom floor and behind the counter for GEM Supply, at 1312 W. Washington, Orlando. 
 
Elise tells us that GEM Supply in Orlando has the ONLY, drive-in janitor supply store in the nation.  
 
She sees it all, works with every department in the 60,000 sq. ft. building and knows what's happening everywhere.
 
You can also catch her many Saturdays from 8-noon helping contractors who work part-time in the cleaning industry.
 
When you see her, ask her about flying a bi-plane!
 
Email Elise HERE: ewhann@gemsupply.net
 
Connect with Elise on Linkedin HERE! 
 
Company Website: https://gemsupply.net/
 
There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Beyond Clean With GEMFor educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Academy YouTube channel at Academy of Cleaning.
Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!
 

BCWG S6:E46 Paul Owens talks about the purpose of GEM Supply.

GEM Supply has four locations in Florida and Paul Owens keeps tabs on all of them and the 40+ people who serve the needs of individuals through cleaning supplies and education.
In this podcast, we sit down for a few minutes to talk with Paul about the message behind the supplies, equipment, tools, and chemicals.
Paul is the second generation of family management at GEM.
Paul talks about the low threshold of entry into the cleaning business.
It is not in GEM's nature to wait, so they are moving forward and expanding.
Bring in your issues to one of the locations, and the customer care at the counter will help you.
Warehouses are fully stocked at all four locations.
GEM loves change and being able to move as the need comes.
Growth is in their nature.
Paul says we should be curious and always think about growth. 
If we could only think about others as much as we do about self, it would be a better place.
Contact Paul: powens@gemsupply.net
Company Website: https://gemsupply.net/
 
There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Beyond Clean With GEMFor educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Academy YouTube channel at Academy of Cleaning.
Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!