The Magnetic Operator

Caden Hutchens

Join hosts Caden Hutchens and Samuel Clayton as they explore the art of building magnetic systems and processes that enhance business and facility management operations. This podcast delves into the three core relationships crucial to organizational success. Listeners will gain insights into creating seamless communication channels, fostering employee engagement, and driving operational excellence. Join us to learn how to align these relationships for improved outcomes and a thriving work environment. Subscribe now to start your journey toward magnetic operations and unparalleled success.

Episodes

  1. 09/16/2024

    Beyond Basic Goal Setting for Cleaning Businesses | The Magnetic Operator Ep.9

    ▶️ Listen to these 29 minutes to discover why successful cleaning businesses start with one thing: strong leadership and effective goal-setting. Learn how to set goals like the pros. 📈 Learn what we do at Otuvy: https://www.otuvy.com Join me, Caden Hutchens, and my co-host, Samuel Clayton, for the ninth episode of The Magnetic Operator podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into goal-setting as a operations leader for your cleaning business – and the costs of skipping this crucial step in planning and executing key operational systems. Who am I? 👇 I’m Caden Hutchens, CEO of Otuvy, with over a decade of experience working in the facility services industry. During this time, I've consulted with BSCs and facility management leaders, achieving operational excellence and quality management success. My journey started from hands-on labor jobs to becoming an assistant at Otuvy, gradually climbing the ranks. From these diverse experiences, I aim to share valuable knowledge to help businesses in the facility service industry thrive. My content focuses on how operational leaders in facility management and commercial cleaning can use leadership and operational frameworks to enhance their relationships with managers, employees, clients, and key stakeholders. From my experience, if these three relationships are dialed in, you’ll see a massive impact on your work life. I'm passionate about collaborating to achieve significant business and personal goals. Let's build a community of like-minded leaders who can inspire each other!

    29 min
  2. 08/27/2024

    Top Time Management Mistakes in Your Cleaning Business | The Magnetic Operator Ep. 8

    ▶️ Listen to these 28 minutes to learn practical tips to manage your time better as a cleaning business operator.    📈 Learn what we do at Otuvy: https://www.otuvy.com    Join me, Caden Hutchens, and my co-host, Samuel Clayton, for the eighth episode of The Magnetic Operator podcast. In this episode, we go over why managing your time is a super power to scale your cleaning company and how you can take charge of your schedule.  Who am I? 👇  I’m Caden Hutchens, CEO of Otuvy, with over a decade of experience working in the facility services industry. During this time, I've consulted with BSCs and facility management leaders, achieving operational excellence and quality management success.  My journey started from hands-on labor jobs to becoming an assistant at Otuvy, gradually climbing the ranks. From these diverse experiences, I aim to share valuable knowledge to help businesses in the facility service industry thrive.  My content focuses on how operational leaders in facility management and commercial cleaning can use leadership and operational frameworks to enhance their relationships with managers, employees, clients, and key stakeholders. From my experience, if these three relationships are dialed in, you’ll see a massive impact on your work life.  I'm passionate about collaborating to achieve significant business and personal goals. Let's build a community of like-minded leaders who can inspire each other!    -C.H.

    28 min
  3. 08/16/2024

    Adaptability Over Availability for BSCs | The Magnetic Operator Ep.7

    ▶️ Watch these 32 minutes to learn how to balance your day-to-day tasks with making long term improvements to your operations and business.  📈 Learn what we do at Otuvy: https://www.otuvy.com   Join me, Caden Hutchens, and my co-host, Samuel Clayton, for the seventh episode of The Magnetic Operator podcast. In this episode, we discuss strategies to make needed significant changes to your operations while managing the day-to-day fires you need to put out.  Who am I? 👇  I’m Caden Hutchens, CEO of Otuvy, with over a decade of experience working in the facility services industry. During this time, I've consulted with BSCs and facility management leaders, achieving operational excellence and quality management success.   My journey started from hands-on labor jobs to becoming an assistant at Otuvy, gradually climbing the ranks. From these diverse experiences, I aim to share valuable knowledge to help businesses in the facility service industry thrive.  My content focuses on how operational leaders in facility management and commercial cleaning can use leadership and operational frameworks to enhance their relationships with managers, employees, clients, and key stakeholders. From my experience, if these three relationships are dialed in, you’ll see a massive impact on your work life.  I'm passionate about collaborating to achieve significant business and personal goals. Let's build a community of like-minded leaders who can inspire each other!    -C.H.

    33 min
  4. 07/30/2024

    From Complaints to Success in Your Cleaning Business | The Magnetic Operator Ep.6

    ▶️ Listen to these 30 minutes to learn how to handle customer complaints like an elite cleaning business operator.    📈 Learn what we do at Otuvy: https://www.otuvy.com    Join me, Caden Hutchens, and my co-host, Samuel Clayton, for the sixth episode of The Magnetic Operator podcast. In this episode, we discuss how to proactively build operational systems to prevent customer complaints. And when complaints do come in, how to turn them from a hiccup into an opportunity.    Who am I? 👇  I’m Caden Hutchens, CEO of Otuvy, with over a decade of experience working in the facility services industry. During this time, I've consulted with BSCs and facility management leaders, achieving operational excellence and quality management success.     My journey started from hands-on labor jobs to becoming an assistant at Otuvy, gradually climbing the ranks. From these diverse experiences, I aim to share valuable knowledge to help businesses in the facility service industry thrive.  My content focuses on how operational leaders in facility management and commercial cleaning can use leadership and operational frameworks to enhance their relationships with managers, employees, clients, and key stakeholders. From my experience, if these three relationships are dialed in, you’ll see a massive impact on your work life.     I'm passionate about collaborating to achieve significant business and personal goals. Let's build a community of like-minded leaders who can inspire each other!    -C.H.

    31 min
  5. 07/15/2024

    Is Your Commercial Cleaning Team Feeling Micromanaged | The Magnetic Operator Ep.5

    ▶️ Watch these 28 minutes to learn how to effectively communicate to your frontline cleaners and get them to do the job well without going into micro-management territory. 📈 Learn what we do at Otuvy: https://www.otuvy.com Join me, Caden Hutchens, and my co-host, Samuel Clayton, for the fifth episode of The Magnetic Operator podcast. In this episode, we discuss strategies for leading your frontline employees, how it effects the overall wellbeing of your cleaning business, and a 5 step framework for you to get started with. Who am I? 👇 I’m Caden Hutchens, CEO of Otuvy, with over a decade of experience working in the facility services industry. During this time, I've consulted with BSCs and facility management leaders, achieving operational excellence and quality management success. My journey started from hands-on labor jobs to becoming an assistant at Otuvy, gradually climbing the ranks. From these diverse experiences, I aim to share valuable knowledge to help businesses in the facility service industry thrive. My content focuses on how operational leaders in facility management and commercial cleaning can use leadership and operational frameworks to enhance their relationships with managers, employees, clients, and key stakeholders. From my experience, if these three relationships are dialed in, you’ll see a massive impact on your work life. I'm passionate about collaborating to achieve significant business and personal goals. Let's build a community of like-minded leaders who can inspire each other! -C.H.

    29 min
  6. 07/01/2024

    Set a Quality Standard in Your Cleaning Business (SAVE $$) | The Magnetic Operator Ep.4

    ▶️ Listen to these 24 minutes to learn the operational impact of setting a quality standard for your employees to follow to build trust with your clients and key stakeholders.    📈 Learn what we do at Otuvy: https://www.otuvy.com    Join me, Caden Hutchens, and my co-host, Samuel Clayton, for the fourth episode of The Magnetic Operator Podcast. In this episode, we discuss various strategies for setting a standard for your employees to follow, getting them to adopt that standard, and how it can affect your trust with clients and stakeholders.    Who am I? 👇  I’m Caden Hutchens, CEO of Otuvy, with over a decade of experience working in the facility services industry. During this time, I've consulted with BSCs and facility management leaders, achieving operational excellence and quality management success.     My journey started from hands-on labor jobs to becoming an assistant at Otuvy, gradually climbing the ranks. From these diverse experiences, I aim to share valuable knowledge to help businesses in the facility service industry thrive.  My content focuses on how operational leaders in facility management and commercial cleaning can use leadership and operational frameworks to enhance their relationships with managers, employees, clients, and key stakeholders. From my experience, if these three relationships are dialed in, you’ll see a massive impact on your work life.     I'm passionate about collaborating to achieve significant business and personal goals. Let's build a community of like-minded leaders who can inspire each other!    - C.H.

    24 min
  7. 06/28/2024

    Why BSCs Have a Hard Time Building Trust with Clients | The Magnetic Operator Ep.3

    ▶️ Watch these 20 minutes to learn the operational impact of seeking and responding to client/key stakeholder feedback as a BSC or Facility Manager. 📈 Learn what we do at Otuvy: https://www.otuvy.com Join me, Caden Hutchens, and my co-host, Samuel Clayton, for the second episode of The Magnetic Operator Podcast. In this episode, we discuss various strategies for responding to client feedback, how to build trust, and a 6-step process to help you handle feedback like a pro. Who am I? 👇 I’m Caden Hutchens, CEO of Otuvy, with over a decade of experience working in the facility services industry. During this time, I've consulted with BSCs and facility management leaders, achieving operational excellence and quality management success. My journey started from hands-on labor jobs to becoming an assistant at Otuvy, gradually climbing the ranks. From these diverse experiences, I aim to share valuable knowledge to help businesses in the facility service industry thrive. My content focuses on how operational leaders in facility management and commercial cleaning can use leadership and operational frameworks to enhance their relationships with managers, employees, clients, and key stakeholders. From my experience, if these three relationships are dialed in, you’ll see a massive impact on your work life. I'm passionate about collaborating to achieve significant business and personal goals. Let's build a community of like-minded leaders who can inspire each other! - C.H.

    21 min

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Join hosts Caden Hutchens and Samuel Clayton as they explore the art of building magnetic systems and processes that enhance business and facility management operations. This podcast delves into the three core relationships crucial to organizational success. Listeners will gain insights into creating seamless communication channels, fostering employee engagement, and driving operational excellence. Join us to learn how to align these relationships for improved outcomes and a thriving work environment. Subscribe now to start your journey toward magnetic operations and unparalleled success.