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. 9H AGO

    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. Here is the link to apply for the scholarship https://forms.gle/c122YU6oNRG7Tic19 Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life, the show where we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a thriving cleaning business without burning out. Every episode is packed with tips, stories, and strategies you can put to work right away—because you deserve a business that works for you, not the other way around. If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a new release. And if you got value from this conversation, share it with another cleaning business owner who could use the encouragement and practical advice. Let’s stay connected! You can find me online at: 📌 Facebook: facebook.com/themaidsnetwork 📌 Instagram: instagram.com/kleanfreaksuniversity 📌 YouTube: youtube.com/@kleanfreakstv 📌 Website: kleanfreaksuniversity.com Want to go deeper? Join the Maid to Prosper membership inside Klean Freaks University and get access to my library of 55+ courses, live coaching, and the support you need to build your dream business. Visit kleanfreaksuniversity.com to learn more. Until next time—keep showing up, keep sh...

    26 min

  2. 4D AGO

    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. Here is the link to apply for the scholarship https://forms.gle/c122YU6oNRG7Tic19 Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life, the show where we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a thriving cleaning business without burning out. Every episode is packed with tips, stories, and strategies you can put to work right away—because you deserve a business that works for you, not the other way around. If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a new release. And if you got value from this conversation, share it with another cleaning business owner who could use the encouragement and practical advice. Let’s stay connected! You can find me online at: 📌 Facebook: facebook.com/themaidsnetwork 📌 Instagram: instagram.com/kleanfreaksuniversity 📌 YouTube: youtube.com/@kleanfreakstv 📌 Website: kleanfreaksuniversity.com Want to go deeper? Join the Maid to Prosper membership inside Klean Freaks University and get access to my library of 55+ courses, live coaching, and the support you need to build your dream business. Visit kleanfreaksuniversity.com to learn more. Until next time—keep showing up, keep sh...

    26 min

  3. JAN 28

    CBL EP# 165 Parasocial Relationships: Why Clarity Matters More Than Access

    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. Parasocial Relationships: Why Clarity Matters More Than Access Parasocial relationships are a normal part of modern content — especially in podcasts and online education. In this episode, Shannon breaks down what parasocial relationships actually are, why they form so easily, and where connection can quietly turn into expectation. This conversation isn’t about blame or call-outs. It’s about clarity. You’ll learn the difference between healthy engagement and unhealthy attachment, why boundaries protect both creators and listeners, and how to use content as a tool rather than a substitute for real support. Whether you’re a listener, a creator, or both, this episode offers a grounded perspective on connection, trust, and responsible boundaries in a digital world. Here is the link to apply for the scholarship https://forms.gle/c122YU6oNRG7Tic19 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 show where we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a thriving cleaning business without burning out. Every episode is packed with tips, stories, and strategies you can put to work right away—because you deserve a business that works for you, not the other way around. If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a new release. And if you got value from this conversation, share it with another cleaning business owner who could use the encouragement and practical advice. Let’s stay connected! You can find me online at: 📌 Facebook: facebook.com/themaidsnetwork 📌 Instagram: instagram.com/kleanfreaksuniversity 📌 YouTube: youtube.com/@kleanfreakstv 📌 Website: kleanfreaksuniversity.com Want to go deeper? Join the Maid to Prosper membership inside Klean Freaks University and get access to my library of 55+ courses, live coaching, and the support you need to build your dream business. Visit kleanfreaksuniversity.com to learn more. Until next time—keep showing up, keep sh...

    1h 1m

  4. JAN 24

    CBL EP 164-V5 From Cleaner to CEO

    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 final episode of the Five Phases of the Entrepreneur series, we explore Phase 5: The Visionary CEO. This is the stage where business owners move beyond day-to-day execution and begin building assets, systems, and long-term impact. We talk about shifting from operator to architect, thinking in years instead of weeks, and designing a business that aligns with your values instead of constant urgency. Phase 5 isn’t about scaling for applause — it’s about intention, sustainability, and leadership maturity. If you’re ready to build something that lasts beyond you, this episode will help clarify what comes next. Full Show Notes check KFU  Link to author page, Shannon Lee Ann Miller https://www.amazon.com/author/shannonleeannmiller Here is the link to apply for the scholarship https://forms.gle/c122YU6oNRG7Tic19 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 show where we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a thriving cleaning business without burning out. Every episode is packed with tips, stories, and strategies you can put to work right away—because you deserve a business that works for you, not the other way around. If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a new release. And if you got value from this conversation, share it with another cleaning business owner who could use the encouragement and practical advice. Let’s stay connected! You can find me online at: 📌 Facebook: facebook.com/themaidsnetwork 📌 Instagram: instagram.com/kleanfreaksuniversity 📌 YouTube: youtube.com/@kleanfreakstv 📌 Website: kleanfreaksuniversity.com Want to go deeper? Join the Maid to Prosper membership inside Klean Freaks University and get access to my library of 55+ courses, live coaching, and the support you need to build your dream business. Visit kleanfreaksuniversity.com to learn more. Until next time—keep showing up, keep sh...

    40 min

  5. JAN 21

    CBL EP 163 How to Stop Chaos in Your Cleaning Business (Pricing, Scope & Leadership Fixes)

    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, Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco break down why chaos in your business isn’t a personal failure — it’s a leadership signal. They discuss the difference between growth chaos and self-created chaos, how underpricing and unclear scope create daily fires, and why structure, consistency, and enforcement are the real solutions to long-term stress. Here is the link to apply for the scholarship https://forms.gle/c122YU6oNRG7Tic19 Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life, the show where we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a thriving cleaning business without burning out. Every episode is packed with tips, stories, and strategies you can put to work right away—because you deserve a business that works for you, not the other way around. If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a new release. And if you got value from this conversation, share it with another cleaning business owner who could use the encouragement and practical advice. Let’s stay connected! You can find me online at: 📌 Facebook: facebook.com/themaidsnetwork 📌 Instagram: instagram.com/kleanfreaksuniversity 📌 YouTube: youtube.com/@kleanfreakstv 📌 Website: kleanfreaksuniversity.com Want to go deeper? Join the Maid to Prosper membership inside Klean Freaks University and get access to my library of 55+ courses, live coaching, and the support you need to build your dream business. Visit kleanfreaksuniversity.com to learn more. Until next time—keep showing up, keep sh...

    32 min

  6. JAN 17

    CBL EP 162 V4: The Leader

    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. You’re evolving faster than your old identity can keep up. That’s EBVTT: Evolution out of the fieldBelief shifts around control and valueVision beyond today’s scheduleTransition that feels messy and awkwardTrust in systems instead of saving everything yourself🎧 We break this down in Phase 4: The Leader (EBVTT) This episode is for owners stuck between “I can do it better myself” and “I can’t keep living like this.” #EntrepreneurPhases #EBVTTFramework #FromCleanerToCEO #LeadershipGrowth Here is the link to apply for the scholarship https://forms.gle/c122YU6oNRG7Tic19 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 show where we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a thriving cleaning business without burning out. Every episode is packed with tips, stories, and strategies you can put to work right away—because you deserve a business that works for you, not the other way around. If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a new release. And if you got value from this conversation, share it with another cleaning business owner who could use the encouragement and practical advice. Let’s stay connected! You can find me online at: 📌 Facebook: facebook.com/themaidsnetwork 📌 Instagram: instagram.com/kleanfreaksuniversity 📌 YouTube: youtube.com/@kleanfreakstv 📌 Website: kleanfreaksuniversity.com Want to go deeper? Join the Maid to Prosper membership inside Klean Freaks University and get access to my library of 55+ courses, live coaching, and the support you need to build your dream business. Visit kleanfreaksuniversity.com to learn more. Until next time—keep showing up, keep sh...

    42 min

  7. JAN 16

    CBL EP #154-Why Waiting to Raise Prices Is Slowly Killing Your Profit (and What to Do Instead)

    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 break down why waiting to raise your prices quietly kills your profit — even when you’re fully booked. If you’ve been putting off price increases because of the economy, the holidays, or fear of client pushback, this conversation is for you. We talk through how often price increases should happen, what percentage is normal, and why raising everyone at once is one of the fastest ways to lose clients. We also explain why December is one of the best times to raise rates, how pricing connects directly to payroll and rising operating costs, and how to roll out increases without panic or mass cancellations. . Here is the link to apply for the scholarship https://forms.gle/c122YU6oNRG7Tic19 Support the show Thanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life, the show where we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a thriving cleaning business without burning out. Every episode is packed with tips, stories, and strategies you can put to work right away—because you deserve a business that works for you, not the other way around. If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a new release. And if you got value from this conversation, share it with another cleaning business owner who could use the encouragement and practical advice. Let’s stay connected! You can find me online at: 📌 Facebook: facebook.com/themaidsnetwork 📌 Instagram: instagram.com/kleanfreaksuniversity 📌 YouTube: youtube.com/@kleanfreakstv 📌 Website: kleanfreaksuniversity.com Want to go deeper? Join the Maid to Prosper membership inside Klean Freaks University and get access to my library of 55+ courses, live coaching, and the support you need to build your dream business. Visit kleanfreaksuniversity.com to learn more. Until next time—keep showing up, keep sh...

    29 min

  8. JAN 14

    CBL EP 161-V3: The Builder — Getting the Business Out of Your Head

    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. 📂 Klean Freaks University — Documents & Resources Shannon mentioned leaving helpful documents and tools in the show notes for listeners who want to start getting systems out of their head and onto paper. 👉 https://kleanfreaksuniversity.com (Includes templates, policies, and educational resources for cleaning business owners.) 🧰 Tools & Platforms Referenced These tools were mentioned as examples of where systems can live once they’re documented: Connecteam – Team communication, training, and HR documentationJobber – CRM and scheduling software for service businessesClickUp – Task and process management(No affiliation — mentioned for educational context.) 📘 Industry Training Referenced Speed Cleaning Method — Originally developed by Jeff Campbell and expanded by Debbie Sardone  📝 Topics Discussed (for Listener Reference) SOPs / Playbooks / Micro-systemsCancellation policies & show-up feesMedia release forms (employees & clients)Pricing clarity and scope controlRemoving decision fatigue through systems🧠 Listener Takeaway If something keeps happening in your business, it’s not a “you” problem — it’s a system waiting to be built. Here is the link to apply for the scholarship https://forms.gle/c122YU6oNRG7Tic19 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 show where we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a thriving cleaning business without burning out. Every episode is packed with tips, stories, and strategies you can put to work right away—because you deserve a business that works for you, not the other way around. If you enjoyed today’s episode, make sure to follow the podcast so you never miss a new release. And if you got value from this conversation, share it with another cleaning business owner who could use the encouragement and practical advice. Let’s stay connected! You can find me online at: 📌 Facebook: facebook.com/themaidsnetwork 📌 Instagram: instagram.com/kleanfreaksuniversity 📌 YouTube: youtube.com/@kleanfreakstv 📌 Website: kleanfreaksuniversity.com Want to go deeper? Join the Maid to Prosper membership inside Klean Freaks University and get access to my library of 55+ courses, live coaching, and the support you need to build your dream business. Visit kleanfreaksuniversity.com to learn more. Until next time—keep showing up, keep sh...

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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
    173
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cleaning Business Life
  • Show Website
    Cleaning Business Life

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