Profit Cleaners: Grow Your Cleaning Company and Redefine Profit

Brandon Schoen | Brandon Condrey
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Welcome to the Profit Cleaners Podcast, the only place where you can learn from the top 1% of cleaning business owners. Focused on redefining profit, each episode is designed to give you practical tips and advice so that you can grow your own business, whether you’re just getting started or have been in the industry for decades. Discover the most intelligent ways to make more profit per customer, increase customer retention, improve your work culture, and create sustainable systems that actually give you more time back. Roll up your sleeves and get to work with your hosts Brandon Schoen and Brandon Condrey, owners of one of the most successful cleaning businesses in the Southwest.

  1. 14H AGO

    Cleaning Business Owners' Guide to AI

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate—and for cleaning business owners, the question is no longer if you should adopt AI, but how to implement it effectively. In this episode of the Profit Cleaners Podcast, Brandon Schoen presents The Cleaning Business Owners’ Guide to AI, drawing from McKinsey’s State of AI research and translating it into actionable insights for local service businesses. He explores a critical gap in today’s market: while the majority of organizations are already using AI, only a small percentage have successfully scaled it to drive meaningful results. This gap presents a unique opportunity for early adopters to gain a significant competitive advantage. Throughout the episode, Brandon explains how AI can be leveraged as a form of digital labor—enhancing productivity, streamlining operations, and improving customer experience—without replacing the human element that drives service quality. He also introduces a strategic framework for AI adoption, outlining the progression from basic automation to full business transformation, and emphasizes the importance of rethinking workflows rather than simply adding AI tools to existing processes. If you’re looking to stay competitive, increase efficiency, and position your business for long-term growth, this episode provides a clear and practical starting point. Listen now! And for more strategies to grow your cleaning business, access our free training → profitcleaners.com/masterclass  Get the AI Toolkit for Cleaning Business Owners:  https://profitcleaners.com/ai Highlights: (01:26) Overview of McKinsey’s State of AI report and its relevance to cleaning businesses. (03:05) The gap between AI adoption and measurable business results. (04:29) How leading companies are redesigning workflows using AI. (06:36) Understanding AI as a form of labor that enhances team productivity. (07:47) Why the next 12–18 months present a critical window of opportunity. (09:11) Untapped potential of AI in local service industries. (13:07) Risks of delaying AI adoption in a rapidly evolving market. (16:42) The three levels of AI adoption: automation, enhancement, and transformation. (18:41) Introduction to agentic AI and its future impact. (21:52) Effective vs. ineffective approaches to implementing AI. (23:16) Future trends: AI agents, advanced models, and industry-specific tools. (25:53) The widening gap between AI adopters and non-adopters. (28:44) Strategic choices: ignore, experiment, or fully commit to AI. (30:43) Final takeaway: AI as a tool for leverage, not replacement. Links/Resources Mentioned: Profit Cleaners Website Watch the FREE Masterclass: https://profitcleaners.com/masterclass)Join the FREE Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitcleaners/Get the AI Toolkit for Cleaning Business Owners:  https://profitcleaners.com/ai

    32 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Our New Co-Pilot: How We’re Using Artificial Intelligence to Automate and Scale

    Artificial intelligence is moving fast—and for business owners, the question is no longer if you should be using AI, but HOW. In this episode of the Profit Cleaners Podcast, Brandon Schoen and Brandon Condrey break down how they’re using artificial intelligence as an AI co-pilot inside their cleaning business to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and help their team move faster. They share practical examples of how AI is already helping them summarize meetings, generate SOPs, draft emails, create marketing content, and even test AI voice assistants that can answer calls and schedule jobs. The Brandons also introduce the concept of developing an AI-first mindset—using AI as a research assistant, a problem-solving partner, and a strategic sounding board when making business decisions. While the technology is advancing rapidly, the Brandons explain why the goal isn’t to replace employees, but to amplify your team’s productivity by removing repetitive tasks and allowing people to focus on delivering great customer experiences. If you want to stay competitive, save time, and start leveraging the tools that are shaping the future of business, this episode will give you a clear place to start. Listen now! And for more strategies to grow your cleaning business, access our free training → profitcleaners.com/masterclass  Highlights: (01:19) Why learning AI is becoming essential for business owners who want to stay competitive. (07:44) Developing an AI-first mindset: using AI instead of traditional search to solve problems faster. (10:41) How AI can summarize meetings, extract action items, and improve team accountability. (14:09) Using AI to generate SOPs and internal documentation quickly. (19:23) Testing AI voice assistants to answer calls, book jobs, and support customer service. (24:10) Creating marketing content with AI—including images, videos, and ad copy. (31:06) Why AI should be used to amplify your team, not replace them. (36:15) The key takeaway: spending just a few hours per week learning AI can give your business a major advantage. Links/Resources Mentioned: Profit Cleaners Website Watch the FREE Masterclass: https://profitcleaners.com/masterclass)Join the FREE Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitcleaners/

    37 min

  3. MAR 10

    The Underdog Victory: How We Won “Best of the City”

    What does it take for a local cleaning company to win “Best of the City”—especially when competing against long-established franchises with bigger advertising budgets? In this episode of the Profit Cleaners Podcast, Brandon Schoen and Brandon Condrey share the story behind their underdog victory: winning Best House Cleaning in their city for the first time after eight years of competing. The Brandons break down the strategies that helped them finally secure the win—from building powerful social proof with reviews, to activating their customer community during voting season, to forming strategic partnerships with other local businesses that expanded their reach. They also discuss why customer experience throughout the year plays a critical role when you eventually ask customers for reviews, referrals, or votes—and how responding to negative reviews can turn dissatisfied customers into long-term advocates. Throughout the episode, they share practical insights on community engagement, marketing consistency, and leveraging local recognition to build credibility and attract more customers. If you want to strengthen your reputation, increase conversions, and position your business as a trusted leader in your market, this episode offers a clear roadmap for doing exactly that. And for more strategies to grow your cleaning business, access our free training → profitcleaners.com/masterclass  Highlights: (00:42) The big announcement: winning Best of the City in the house cleaning category after eight years of competing. (02:24) Competing against a well-established franchise—and what finally helped them secure the win. (03:08) Why social proof—reviews, testimonials, and awards—plays a critical role in customer buying decisions. (05:39) Community engagement strategies: using email and text campaigns to activate customer support during voting periods. (08:07) The concept of making “deposits” with customers throughout the year before asking for reviews or votes. (11:39) How responding to negative reviews can resolve issues and strengthen customer relationships. (12:41) Strategic partnerships with other local businesses to expand reach and cross-promote services. (16:42) Leveraging social media, community initiatives, and local PR to increase brand visibility. (19:17) Why consistent content and communication strengthen customer engagement. (21:20) The key takeaway: building goodwill in your community creates long-term support and trust. Links/Resources Mentioned: Profit Cleaners Website Watch the FREE Masterclass: https://profitcleaners.com/masterclass)Join the FREE Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitcleaners/

    24 min

  4. MAR 5

    The Comeback: Why We Went Dark and What We’re Building Next

    The Brandons are back! After a brief pause from releasing new episodes, Brandon Schoen and Brandon Condrey return to the Profit Cleaners Podcast to explain why they went dark—and what they’ve been building behind the scenes. Rather than stepping away from the business, the past few months have been spent working deeply on the operations of their real-world cleaning company, Sandia Green Clean, refining systems, upgrading infrastructure, and preparing the next phase of growth. In this episode, the Brandons share a candid look at what it takes to run and evolve a $5 million cleaning business nearly a decade in. From expanding their workspace and solving operational bottlenecks to rethinking their marketing strategy and replacing outdated software that was slowing their team down, they discuss the continuous improvements required to keep a growing company running efficiently. They also discuss the importance of regularly revisiting business systems, why technology should accelerate your operations rather than slow them down, and how their team is beginning to explore AI tools to improve efficiency while enhancing the customer experience. Finally, the Brandons preview what’s ahead for the podcast, including their upcoming Future-Proof Cleaning Business series, where they will share practical insights and lessons from the strategies they are actively implementing inside their company. For cleaning business owners looking to strengthen operations, upgrade systems, and build a business designed for long-term growth, this episode offers a transparent look at what happens behind the scenes. Listen now! And for more strategies to grow your cleaning business, access the free training → profitcleaners.com/masterclass  Highlights: (00:14) The Brandons return and explain why the podcast took a short break.(02:06) What’s ahead for Profit Cleaners and the direction of the podcast moving forward.(03:39) Reflections on nearly a decade of building and operating a $5M cleaning company.(04:54) Expanding operations by acquiring additional workspace and upgrading infrastructure.(07:16) Reevaluating paid advertising strategies to improve long-term marketing ROI.(07:54) The renewed focus on organic marketing and local community partnerships.(08:01) Why the team is transitioning away from their long-time CRM platform.(10:20) The need for growing businesses to adapt systems as operations scale.(11:10) Exploring how AI can enhance productivity and support customer experience.(12:26) Introducing the upcoming Future-Proof Cleaning Business series. Links/Resources Mentioned: Profit Cleaners Website Watch the FREE Masterclass: https://profitcleaners.com/masterclass)Join the FREE Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitcleaners/

    14 min

  5. 12/01/2025

    Generate Profitable Quotes in Seconds with BunnyBid

    In this episode of The Profit Cleaners Podcast, Brandon Schoen and Brandon Condrey introduce BunnyBid, the first official app in the new CleanStack suite. Built from eight years of real operational data, proven pricing formulas, and the original Profit Cleaners matrix, BunnyBid is designed to help cleaning business owners generate fast, accurate, and profitable quotes — every single time. The episode walks through how BunnyBid streamlines the entire quoting process: from configuring market wages and cleaner pay, to instantly calculating job times, margins, and profitability. The Brandons explain how the tool replaces spreadsheets, eliminates guesswork, ensures consistency across all quotes, and helps users follow up faster — all crucial components of winning more jobs in today’s competitive market. You will also learn about upcoming integrations with leading CRMs, built-in AI tools for generating quote descriptions, and additional features that help businesses track winning price points and optimize performance over time. They also reveal the broader CleanStack AI roadmap and preview ShineProof, the next app designed to automate before-and-after social content. This episode provides a detailed look at how BunnyBid can immediately upgrade your quoting workflow, enhance professionalism, improve accuracy, and support sustainable growth for cleaning businesses at any stage. Listen now! 👉 Visit BunnyBid.io to join the free beta and start generating professional quotes in seconds. Highlights: (02:46) The transition from spreadsheets to a modern, streamlined quoting tool.(03:18) Using the profit slider to assess margins and understand the impact of price adjustments.(04:22) Adding custom factors such as pet fees, difficulty levels, and other job-specific adjustments.(06:45) Eliminating inconsistency and emotion-based pricing through data-driven calculations.(07:45) Beta access details and why early adopters receive full access to pro features.(09:02) How BunnyBid helps users set and maintain ideal profit margins.(11:28) Direct access to BunnyBid and the importance of fast follow-up.(12:29) Preview of ShineProof, the next CleanStack AI tool for automated before/after social content.(13:19) The long-term CleanStack vision and how these tools support scalable business growth. Links/Resources Mentioned: Profit Cleaners Website Watch the FREE Masterclass: https://profitcleaners.com/masterclass)Join the FREE Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitcleaners/

    14 min

  6. 11/30/2025

    Final Call: Your Last Chance to Join the Profit Cleaners Masterclass

    It’s here. The last episode before the Profit Cleaners Masterclass, coaching, and the entire “old world” officially rides off into the sunset. In this special Final Call episode, Brandon Schoen & Brandon Condery give you one final nudge to take massive action before the doors slam shut on Cyber Monday. They recap what disappears forever, what you still get if you jump in now, and emphasize the power of community, the realities of entrepreneurship, and the importance of taking decisive action when opportunity appears. They also drop some cryptic-but-exciting hints about their secret 2026 project, new AI tools, and why community is the rocket fuel all entrepreneurs desperately need. 👉 Secure the final class: profitcleaners.com/lastclass  Highlights: (00:55) Final announcement: The Masterclass and coaching retire after Cyber Monday(02:15) Gratitude recap: Global audience and nearly 1,000 students served(03:22) Overview of what’s included in the final offer (course, coaching, templates, AI tools)(05:32) Why community and mentorship accelerate growth(05:46) Tease of the 2026 launch and new direction(06:27) Upcoming micro-apps for pricing, KPIs, hiring, marketing, and more(09:49) Where to join the final class: profitcleaners.com/lastclass (11:03) Last invitation + payment plan reminders Links/Resources Mentioned: Profit Cleaners Website Join the Last Class NOW : https://profitcleaners.com/lastclass)Join the FREE Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitcleaners/

    12 min

  7. 11/29/2025

    AI in Cleaning Businesses: The Future of Efficiency, Pricing & Growth

    In this episode of The Profit Cleaners Podcast, the Brandons break down how AI is transforming the cleaning industry — from pricing and routing to marketing and KPI tracking. They introduce the Clea Stack AI suite, explain how tools like BunnyBid, ShineProof, and the upcoming KPI Dashboard streamline operations, and reveal why the industry is entering a “second Internet moment.” They also announce that the flagship Profit Cleaners Masterclass is being retired, making the Last Class Bundle the final opportunity to secure lifetime access to the course, coaching, templates, and 12 months of CleanStack AI. 👉 Get the Last Class Bundle before Cyber Monday at midnight: profitcleaners.com/lastclass  Highlights: (01:38) Introduction to CleanStack AI and its mission to simplify core cleaning business systems. (02:15) BunnyBid launch: AI-powered pricing using the Profit Cleaners methodology. (02:58) ShineProof: AI-generated marketing content from before/after photos. (03:30) Upcoming tools: routing optimization and KPI dashboard automation. (06:32) The Brandon Brain 24/7 Coach — a custom GPT trained on years of coaching data. (09:57) Why adopting AI now is equivalent to adopting the Internet early — and the risk of falling behind. (16:14) Major announcement: the Profit Cleaners masterclass is being retired; Last Class Bundle is the final chance for lifetime access. (16:59) What the Last Class Bundle includes: course, weekly coaching, templates, SOPs, and 12 months of CleanStack AI. Links/Resources Mentioned: Profit Cleaners Website Join the Last Class NOW : https://profitcleaners.com/lastclass)Join the FREE Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitcleaners/

    19 min

  8. 11/28/2025

    Student Success Story: Christa Myrick's Episode Recap

    In this episode of The Profit Cleaners Podcast, Brandon Schoen and Brandon Condrey look back on Crista’s interview and reflect on how her story continues to inspire cleaning business owners around the world. They revisit the pivotal moments that helped Crista transform from a burnt-out HR professional into the confident, fast-scaling owner of Hope Cleaning Company — operating five teams with healthy margins, strong culture, and a newfound level of time freedom. Crista’s journey highlights the real challenges entrepreneurs face: finding clarity, setting boundaries, hiring and developing people, embracing community, and pushing through the messy middle without giving up. The Brandons also discuss industry shifts, the importance of modern systems, and why now is the final chance ever to join the Profit Cleaners Masterclass before it sunsets permanently. Her story isn’t just inspiring — it’s a reminder that big transformations happen when you combine knowledge, confidence, and consistent action. Listen now! 👉 Get into the FINAL Masterclass cohort before it disappears forever: profitcleaners.com/lastclass  Highlights: (01:49) The Brandons announce the final chance to join the Profit Cleaners Masterclass(02:24) The Brandon Brain — a custom GPT built from five years of coaching(05:11) Crista’s “I owe you a beer (or eight)” email and how her journey began(09:16) Crista’s rapid growth: five teams, strong margins, and a scaling-ready operation(16:50) Why she initially explored launching as a nonprofit cleaning organization (18:42) How her HR background helped — and what surprised her when leading her own team (24:47) How giving back to the community boosts culture, retention, and business growth (33:52) Setting healthy boundaries as an owner — not letting work invade personal time (38:59) Why modern systems and customer experience outperform outdated competitors (47:39) Crista’s future goals: deeper market share and local business community leadership Links/Resources Mentioned: Profit Cleaners Website Join the Last Class NOW : https://profitcleaners.com/lastclass)Join the FREE Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitcleaners/ Guest Links: Christa’s LinkedInHope Cleaning Co. Website

    57 min
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Welcome to the Profit Cleaners Podcast, the only place where you can learn from the top 1% of cleaning business owners. Focused on redefining profit, each episode is designed to give you practical tips and advice so that you can grow your own business, whether you’re just getting started or have been in the industry for decades. Discover the most intelligent ways to make more profit per customer, increase customer retention, improve your work culture, and create sustainable systems that actually give you more time back. Roll up your sleeves and get to work with your hosts Brandon Schoen and Brandon Condrey, owners of one of the most successful cleaning businesses in the Southwest.

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