Cleaning Business Life

Shannon Miller & Jamie Runco
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🎙 Cleaning Business Life  Cleaning Business Life is a podcast for cleaning business owners who want more than tactics — they want clarity. Hosted by industry leaders Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, this show explores the real decisions behind building a sustainable, profitable cleaning company: pricing, leadership, systems, boundaries, and growth without burnout. This isn’t a beginner podcast.  It’s for owners and operators who are already in the business and ready to think differently about how they run it. If you’re tired of noise, hustle culture, and surface-level advice — and you want grounded conversations rooted in real industry experience — you’re in the right place. Want to get a hold of us? Please email us at cleaningbusinesslife@gmail.com

  1. 26M AGO

    CBL EP 173 Charity Cleaning Code of Conduct (Episode 1 of 3)

    This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster. In this episode, we talk about Charity Cleanings — what they really look like behind the scenes, how to lead them responsibly, and why good intentions still require structure. This conversation is for cleaning business owners who want to give back without burning out, creating chaos, or crossing ethical lines. If you’re interested in participating or leading a charity cleaning, we’ve included the official documents below so expectations are clear for everyone involved. Resources mentioned in this episode: Charity Cleaning Leader Guide: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d0lmjzG_U94BedE0a0pEieaY00QUFUil/view?usp=sharing]Code of Conduct Agreement (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p9Z3pob49AMrVzFdSeXyNzW4jZMW8e-7/view?usp=sharing)Leadership Agreement / Role Acknowledgement: [Google Doc Link]Questions or clarification requests can be sent to info@kleanfreaksuniversity.com. Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out. Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid. 🎧 New episodes 2x weekly 📚 Resources, show notes, and programs: https://kleanfreaksuniversity.com Because in life — and in business — clean is just the beginning. — Shannon & Jamie

    13 min

  2. 4D AGO

    CBL EP 172 Legacy Clients: How to Raise Standards Without Burning Down Your Business

    This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster. Legacy clients aren’t bad clients — but avoiding upgrades quietly destroys your margins, your team, and your leadership. In this solo episode, Shannon Miller breaks down how to raise standards with long-time clients without burning down your business, why legacy clients are frozen in time, and how to upgrade pricing and policies without guilt or chaos Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out. Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid. 🎧 New episodes 2x weekly 📚 Resources, show notes, and programs: https://kleanfreaksuniversity.com Because in life — and in business — clean is just the beginning. — Shannon & Jamie

    20 min

  3. FEB 18

    CBL EP 171 Undercharging Fix: Why It’s NOT a Pricing Problem (Systems + Positioning That Make You Profitable)

    This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster. Undercharging isn’t a pricing problem—it’s a systems and positioning problem. Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco break down why being booked solid doesn’t mean profitable, and what it really takes to charge sustainably in a cleaning business. Full show notes see the website: https://kleanfreaksuniversity.com/ https://www.longsproducts.com/ fuchsia Huck Cloths https://b60r0g-vq.myshopify.com/products/pink-huck-towels-doz?_pos=1&_sid=0f160cb51&_ss=r Erica Paynter is the brains behind My Virtual Bookkeeper, a bookkeeping firm for cleaning companies, and the creator of Clean Co. Cash Flow Academy and the Clean Co. Collective. She’s on a mission to help cleaning business owners make sense of their numbers without boring them to tears! Erica’s all about turning messy books into profit-packed powerhouses.  support@myvbk.com  Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out. Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid. 🎧 New episodes 2x weekly 📚 Resources, show notes, and programs: https://kleanfreaksuniversity.com Because in life — and in business — clean is just the beginning. — Shannon & Jamie

    45 min

  4. FEB 14

    CBL EP 170 Red Flag Clients Are Not Lessons — They’re Liabilities

    This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster. Red flag clients are not “part of the journey.” They are liabilities. In this episode, Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco call out the pricing games, boundary pushing, micromanaging, and emotional chaos that drain cleaning businesses dry. We break down how to spot these clients early, why taking them on is a CEO mistake, and exactly when to reset, contain, or fire them — without guilt and without apology. https://www.longsproducts.com/ fuchsia Huck Cloths https://b60r0g-vq.myshopify.com/products/pink-huck-towels-doz?_pos=1&_sid=0f160cb51&_ss=r Erica Paynter is the brains behind My Virtual Bookkeeper, a bookkeeping firm for cleaning companies, and the creator of Clean Co. Cash Flow Academy and the Clean Co. Collective. She’s on a mission to help cleaning business owners make sense of their numbers without boring them to tears! Erica’s all about turning messy books into profit-packed powerhouses.  support@myvbk.com  Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out. Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid. 🎧 New episodes 2x weekly 📚 Resources, show notes, and programs: https://kleanfreaksuniversity.com Because in life — and in business — clean is just the beginning. — Shannon & Jamie

    46 min

  5. FEB 11

    CBL EP 169 Client Reset: How to Stop Letting Clients Destroy Your Profit, Staff, and Peace

    This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster. Some clients don’t just drain your time — they drain your profit, your team, and your peace. In this episode, Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco talk about what a client reset really is, how to set clear boundaries, and how to stop working for the wrong people without burning bridges or losing income. https://www.longsproducts.com/ fuchsia Huck Cloths https://b60r0g-vq.myshopify.com/products/pink-huck-towels-doz?_pos=1&_sid=0f160cb51&_ss=r Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out. Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid. 🎧 New episodes 2x weekly 📚 Resources, show notes, and programs: https://kleanfreaksuniversity.com Because in life — and in business — clean is just the beginning. — Shannon & Jamie

    35 min

  6. FEB 7

    CBL EP 168 February Tells the Truth

    This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster. February isn’t burnout—it’s feedback. In this Cleaning Business Life episode, Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco explain why cleaning business owners feel overwhelmed in February and how to reset systems, boundaries, and decision fatigue before burnout hits. https://www.longsproducts.com/ fuchsia Huck Cloths https://b60r0g-vq.myshopify.com/products/pink-huck-towels-doz?_pos=1&_sid=0f160cb51&_ss=r Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out. Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid. 🎧 New episodes 2x weekly 📚 Resources, show notes, and programs: https://kleanfreaksuniversity.com Because in life — and in business — clean is just the beginning. — Shannon & Jamie

    29 min

  7. FEB 4

    CBL EP 167-Clean Con & Above All Naturals

    This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster. Here are short show notes you can paste (with the CleanCon website included): This is a time-sensitive bonus episode! Shannon and Jamie break down what CleanCon 2026 is, who it’s for, and how to decide if attending a conference fits your season—especially when you’re balancing kids, business, and real life. They also share the “juicy bits” of events (hint: it’s the hallway conversations), plus a big announcement: Jamie is preparing for a soft launch of Above All Naturals, a cleaner-created product line built from real-world testing and feedback. Links Mentioned: CleanCon: https://mycleancon.comAbove All Naturals (coming soon — link in show notes when live)Call to Action: If this episode helped you, share it with one cleaning business owner who needs it. https://www.longsproducts.com/ fuchsia Huck Cloths https://b60r0g-vq.myshopify.com/products/pink-huck-towels-doz?_pos=1&_sid=0f160cb51&_ss=r Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out. Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid. 🎧 New episodes 2x weekly 📚 Resources, show notes, and programs: https://kleanfreaksuniversity.com Because in life — and in business — clean is just the beginning. — Shannon & Jamie

    25 min

  8. JAN 31

    CBL EP 166 Time Is the True Currency (And How You’re Already Spending It)

    This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster. Time is the true currency—and how you spend it reveals what you value. In this episode, Shannon reflects on leadership, boundaries, pricing, and the importance of showing up with intention. She also shares gratitude for the community that has allowed her and Jamie to grow publicly and commit to showing up twice a week in 2026. https://www.longsproducts.com/ fuchsia Huck Cloths https://b60r0g-vq.myshopify.com/products/pink-huck-towels-doz?_pos=1&_sid=0f160cb51&_ss=r Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out. Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid. 🎧 New episodes 2x weekly 📚 Resources, show notes, and programs: https://kleanfreaksuniversity.com Because in life — and in business — clean is just the beginning. — Shannon & Jamie

    26 min
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🎙 Cleaning Business Life  Cleaning Business Life is a podcast for cleaning business owners who want more than tactics — they want clarity. Hosted by industry leaders Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, this show explores the real decisions behind building a sustainable, profitable cleaning company: pricing, leadership, systems, boundaries, and growth without burnout. This isn’t a beginner podcast.  It’s for owners and operators who are already in the business and ready to think differently about how they run it. If you’re tired of noise, hustle culture, and surface-level advice — and you want grounded conversations rooted in real industry experience — you’re in the right place. Want to get a hold of us? Please email us at cleaningbusinesslife@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Shannon Miller & Jamie Runco
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cleaning Business Life
  • Show Website
    Cleaning Business Life

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