Wow can I just say I respect you SO much. For several different reasons. First thing I wanted to say is how much you interact with your supporters. You literally responded to every single person in the comments! I love that. And the fact that you truly want to help others succeed, you're awesome girl. Keep going and just know you're inspiring, beyond inspiring ❤ I am at a low point in my life right now being a legit slave as a housekeeper for a big Corporation and been feeling discouraged bc I don't know where to begin on how to get clients bc I want to clean homes bc u actually enjoy cleaning, it helps my anxiety so much. But I'm writing a novel lol sorry, just wanted to say thank you and you're more amazing than you know!
I love this! I've been in the cleaning business since 1981. I believe it's important to pick a niche rather than attempting to be a jack of all trades but master of none. I started a simple parking lot litter cleanup business as a side gig and grew it into a six-figure business. It's almost as easy to do as going for a walk! People who are willing to clean up after others can make a fortune.
Thanks! I actually just made a video about that here... ua-cam.com/video/u8EgeulHYt0/v-deo.html And you are soooo right about the ability to make lots of money if you're willing to clean up after others. Congreats on your success!
Just started this business this week, I have everything except customers or contracts. Went out to several sites and apts. All told me they already told me, THEY ALREADY HAVE A CLEANING COMPANY. Will keep trying.
Thanks for the important work you do for the school board! :-) And a seasonal cleaning business is totally doable! Especially if you focus more on one time cleanings... move out, construction, vacation rentals, etc. :-)
I’ve been struggling with my brand new cleaning business and I need help… I can’t wait to learn more….Thank you for this amazing information and I can’t wait to learn more in the course.
This is so helpful! I love cleaning and organizing. I have multiple people asking me to clean their house or organize it. But I’m scared of starting a business if it doesn’t go well.
Thanks for watching! And if you love cleaning, then you should absolutely start a cleaning business! That's the biggest obstacle for many to overcome. And it sounds like you already have your first clients! That's AWESOME!
Just go for it. This is probably the best biz you can get into with barely any investments or overhead costs. And when its your passion, you'll excel in it. Good luck
I've always thought of starting a cleaning business since family is always asking for my help. I'm really good at it. It seems to be more profitable than most of the things I've done.
Hello and Good afternoon. I just started a business. I knew I needed a mentor and I found you. Love your videos. I appreciate you. I am working on getting some of the essential items before I fully market.
Looking into starting a cleaning business, either post construction, commercial cleaning, or both. Does your course cover all aspects from setting up a business to how to clean different surfaces? Does it cover rates to charge as well per different types of cleaning?
I see many like to look down on Cleaners which i see kills the Confidence of those in the job. Can you please help me know how to make others respect Cleaners. Thanks again for this video.
Thanks for watching! If someone looks down on your profession then they aren't an ideal client. And it's funny how many people do look down on this industry not knowing how lucrative it is. LOL But find good clients, deliver amazing service to them and be proud of what you do... and nothing else will matter. :-)
Goal is to obviously have a successful company. but i want to do it the right way. like what products are great for each surface. i want to do residential and a few companies to get me started.
The Genuine Powerful information how you explain every step and all the details is mind blowing. Anyone from all walks of life can apply the steps to do their own business and succeed ✨️ 🙏🏽 I am forever grateful to come across your youtube ad. This video alone is the key to success 🙌🏽 👏 👌 ✨️ 🥰
I’ve only had my business for 2 wks. I did a first dental office cleaning few days ago. The doctor is asking me for 1099 form from me. Can you tell me which one would that be and if that’s something that we do to medical and dental offices when they pay us and to provide them with the form. Their are so many of them type (1099).
Gross revenue is a useful metric to use when talking about the earnings potential for a cleaning business. Can you talk a little bit about net profit margins for a cleaning business and give some basic examples for each category? Solo Cleaner: If you work as a solo cleaner for $65 an hour x 32 hours a week x 50 weeks a year to earn a gross profit of $104,000 a year, what will your net profit be after all expenses? What is the average net profit margin (in terms of percentage)? More Examples: Hiring Subcontractors: How does this affect your net profit as you scale your business? Residential: Average net profit margin? Commercial: Average net profit margin? Construction: Average net profit margin? Vacation Rentals: Average net profit margin? What margin are you seeing in your cleaning business and what are you seeing in some of your students' businesses? Great content and thank you for sharing!
Your solo cleaner numbers are very reasonable... and I like how you did it based on 32 hours. When I did luxury residential I was working about that many billable hours... albeit I was at $75 an hour. But it's good to not rely on 40 hours a week so you build in some rest time. :-) But as for net profit; in that model I only pay for my fuel... and then I deduct my mileage on my taxes. And some basic cleaning supplies, like a bag, cleaning towels, window cleaning tools, etc. The bulk of the cleaning products/solutions and non reusable supplies I require my clients to purchase. And I've done that for my entire career. It just requires a conversation with them to explain why, and to help them understand they will end up paying for those things anyways, whether I work it into my bid or they just pay for it directly. That said, some clients did want me to order it, but they still paid. Once Amazon Prime was a thing this became more common. So I maintained the properties needed products, ordered them on my Amazon account, and invoiced them for them. In the end this didnt affect my net profit tho since I was being reimbursed. Now that I do mostly commercial, it's the same. My commercial customers are required to maintain all the products, and they usually find a local supply house to order through. It's hard to go much deeper than that in a comment, but you get the idea. So when I quote gross profit, that's pretty much net, since I limit the expenses of the business A LOT. But I'll consider making a video on this topic in the future. Thanks for following along! :-)
I’m scared to start one but I want to I’m under the age I can’t drive yet this was a great job explaining I wanna clean residential also I wanna work alone but how do I interview? And get my first client
If you're underage then step 1 is to consult the labor laws where you live, to make sure you're legally able to start. But it's never to early to start developing skills. So for now learn how to clean, and you'll be wayyyy ahead when you do start. Even if you dont plan on cleaning in the business, you still need that knowledge since you're a cleaning biz owner. :-)
Im trying to transition from residential to commercial. I figure a lot of commercial cleanings are done in the evening, but which locations have you learned need a daytime cleaner? So far all I can think of is bars, dance studios, fire stations, churches.. Thank you❤
Yep... offices are typically evenings. For daytime look at churches, retail stores (especially those that open later in the day), coffee shops... honestly just drive up and down your streets and see what opportunities are there. I would stay away from bars and restaurants tho. :-)
Just cuz food and drink are whole new level of cleaning, unless the owners/staff do a pretty good job of keeping the space up and you're just hired for more detail work. So I just prefer general cleaning like bathrooms, dusting, floors, etc... that which is the typical stuff in commercial cleaning. :-) But regardless just bid it right and you'll be good! @@zanamoss693
Not yet but it's in the works! But I can say my biz's current hourly rate is $75 and up depending on the type of cleaning. It can vary anywhere from about $40 t0 $100 depending on your market. :-)
Sure. When I talk about Air Bnb, I’m referring to cleaning rental apartments and homes. I’ve got an entire section on pricing and rental units in my course. Please feel free to check it out. courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba
@@peggyarthur6279 As I teach in many of my videos look for clients who are 1) value driven and 2) want repeat work... not one time. And this video will help more... :-) ua-cam.com/video/9rlNageki08/v-deo.html&t
Step 1 is to call around and ask other businesses in your area... BUT... you will find many charge way too little. So you should also factor in your markets cost of living. I have coaching students charging everywhere from $35 an hour to over $100 an hour. In my market we charge between $75 and $100 depending on the job type. :-)
I’m going to try to start my own commercial cleaning business and maybe move into residential/other avenues once I’m more physically capable(prior injuries and current health complications, but I’ve done some commercial cleaning) I’m looking at 5 years to become successful enough to make a livable wage to own a home for my wife. I’d like to have 5-10 employees max and don’t want to grow beyond that.
Awesome goals! And love that you see the value in keeping it small. Quality over volume will always lead you to a better place and actually enjoying your business. :-)
Wow thank u. It’s a lot but I think I can do it. I been cleaning my whole life y not get paid for it. I have a degree it never did nothing for me. I just paid so much money.
You can absolutely do it! And I feel you on the degree... but I always just try to focus on future decisions and go after what I want. I'm here to support you. :-)
Good morning Ma. Hope you are good? Thanks for the information. Please l want to start a cleaning business firstly as a one man business but don't know how.
Good morning! I love your video. I really happy to listen to you. I want to do a commercial cleaning business. What is the best should I begin it? I already learn a lot from you,thanks so much!
Good day ma. Please I need your help, I just want to start as a beginner in my city Nigeria. What can I do to become a professional cleaner, and what kind of material can I buy for a start. Thanks.
Check out the other videos on my channel. Specifically this video... ua-cam.com/video/hnksf1YZYHQ/v-deo.html There will be some differences in Nigeria but it will give you a good foundation of what's needed to get started. :-)
Hi I watched this video over and over because I found it quite interesting. I am just starting a cleaning business and would like to know what are the required training for employees and employers?
I have an updated for 2024 version of this video too you can check out, but it's more or less the same guidance. :-) You generally don't need training certificates for general janitorial. You can just learn yourself as you go. Then as you grow, pass on your knowledge to your staff and keep growing. :-)
I want to start residential cleaning as a side hustle. I have short weeks and long weeks at work and I could make good money outside of my full time job.
It can be an INCREDIBLE side hustle! I even like that I have a fully staffed commercial cleaning business, but sometimes I'll get opportunities to go clean something on my own for super good money. And if I have the time and desire, I might go to it. It's like a personal side hustle inside my already thriving biz. So many directions you can go, and cleaning is a universal need that isn't going anywhere. :-)
Great thank you! Since I mostly do commercial now I have pretty simple needs when it comes to software, and just use SquareUp for invoicing and subcontractor tracking. But if you want your software to do more like track jobs, text notifications, etc... then there are lots of options. Check out Jobber and Zenmaid to start. I am actually doing a full comparison right now of all of the available options, so stay tuned! 🙂
It's all in how you frame it to them. And it's def easier in commercial, but even in residential it's been my practice for the last 15+ years to have 99% of the supplies provided on site and paid by the client. With vacuums I typically cite cross contamination as my reason for that... and homeowners typically need their own vac anyways, so it's not a big ask. I'll just say... "Due to cross contamination concerns, it's much safer to have a vacuum that's only used in your home." Same w/ commercial... most offices have a vac anyways for cleaning up messes etc. Most offices/commercial spaces also have a cleaning closet, so it's just about ensuring that's stocked with what you need. When it comes to supplies on residential jobs... I just explain that while some cleaning business owners do provide/bring everything, I have found myself to be a far more efficient cleaner if everything is kept in the home. And I also explain that it's the same in the end... either I build the cost of supplies into my bids, or they pay for supplies and I only charge for labor. It's just about figuring out what works for your business and educating your customers. 🙂
Thank you for your best video. I have a question for you if somebody like if I have like my parents are like example, I have my cleaning company but I have some employees if I send my employees for the cleaning like the residential or the floor somewhere and have their employees. I have some items lost or something like at home who is responsible I am scared on
Good morning, I would love to start a daycare cleanings business, I just don’t know how to talk to the clients or how much to charge. Any advice? Thanks
Hey there! It's always good to find a niche, so good job! First off, I would just expect that some would be concerned about harsh chemicals, so you'd need to factor that in. It's a double edged sword... that's an environment with a lot of germs so on one hand you want to kill that bacteria, but obviously you'd need to be strategic about it so the kiddos aren't coming into contact with the products you use. But in general, a product like Lysol would require 3 minutes of dwell time to work. Meaning the surface needs to stay wet for 3 minutes for the product to do it's thing. So basically, as long as you weren't cleaning like "right before" the kids showed up, you should be fine. Here is an interesting article I found about the 'germiest' places. www.lysol.com/clean-and-protect/tips-for-parents/back-to-school/school-germs-top-5-germiest-places-at-school As for talking to clients, it comes down to problems and solutions. Ask them... 1) Would you like some help with cleaning? 2) If so, what are your needs? From there, it comes down to figuring out how long it will take, how much your time is worth, and factoring in supply costs. Keep it simple. :-) And lastly you simply need to build trust that you can do the job. The simplest way to do that is like what I shared with you above... prove to them that you know what you're doing... something like... "I'm a specialist in cleaning spaces like yours to ensure proper cleaning, while maintaining the safety of those you care for." Something like that. You got this! :-)
Great question, and yes! That’s how I do it. But since I am still in my commercial buildings checking in, and touching up here and there, I have my own policy too. And since I’m the one signing the contract, many of my clients would require it anyway. It’s not a huge expense tho either way. 😊
Hello! Yes they sure do. I also have many students in my private Facebook Group from the UK, and other lands as well. The main difference might be that certain cleaning products I recommend aren’t sold where you live, but there are always alternatives. And the business principles I teach absolutely apply equally wherever you live. :-)
Thank you so much for your answer 😊. The products aren't important as I want to introduce eco cleaning into my current small cleaning services. I'm more interested how to upscale, dealing with clients, hire people, generally management.
Once i get say 8 resisdential clients and 3 to 4 commercial business how many hours a day would i work and how many hours a week do i work. Im only planning on 3 to 4 commercial clients and about 8 to 10 residential clients please answer my question
Hello, i have my business cards and waiting to pass them out .do you recommend getting clients first or should I focus on getting my business license and Insurance?
Congrats! The more people you talk to, the faster you'll grow! I would work on business license first, if that's required where you live. Then get your insurance quote, but you don't need to activate it/start paying for it until you actually land clients. Once you get your first client signed on, THEN get your insurance active. 👍
Very little... bc I make my clients purchase the bulk of the supplies. This was true when I did residential, and it's still true now that I do commercial. It's all about educating your clients. :-)
Lifetime! But today is the last day to get it for $47. It's going up to $97 tonight. As my channel grows, I will be modestly increasing the cost of the course. But I will always have the mission of making cleaning biz education affordable. 💕
Never put your name under your LLC just use the name of the business. This way if your sewed your company is only affected not you or your personal assets as well
Where I live using your personal name in your LLC wouldn't be a factor, since it's still an LLC. The name doesn't dictate the protection it provides. Now Sole Prop is a different story. :-) But asking your accountant is a good idea. Thanks for watching! 👍
I’m 14, but I’m dreaming in the feature to start a cleaning business, I feel like getting people to work for my company would be hard to find, I would like to expand my business to a car wash as well.
Hi! Most of my clients are ones I went after directly, which is what leads to quality. Once you have a good base of quality clients, you will get referrals. And I teach my students how to 'go after the clients they want.' Quality over quantity! :-)
Hello and thanks for being so informative. I have one question, will your course explain what types of employees to hire either W2 or 1099 contractors and also best places to hire them from? Thank you for your time.
On UA-cam, no sales pitch. Just helping people with their cleaning businesses. I have a coaching program if you're interested though. Thanks for watching! courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba
I’m starting a residential and Airbnb cleaning company…I want to grow and have employees fast! What do you think of door to door sales in this business? Is that an appropriate form of marketing for a cleaning company?
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I want to start a Cleaning business but don't know how.
Thanks for this information
I pray so to start soon
Wow can I just say I respect you SO much. For several different reasons. First thing I wanted to say is how much you interact with your supporters. You literally responded to every single person in the comments! I love that. And the fact that you truly want to help others succeed, you're awesome girl. Keep going and just know you're inspiring, beyond inspiring ❤ I am at a low point in my life right now being a legit slave as a housekeeper for a big Corporation and been feeling discouraged bc I don't know where to begin on how to get clients bc I want to clean homes bc u actually enjoy cleaning, it helps my anxiety so much. But I'm writing a novel lol sorry, just wanted to say thank you and you're more amazing than you know!
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@@VelvetAnnn BEST. REPLY. EVER. 💕 Keep chasing your dreams and know I’m here to support you! You got this!
I love this! I've been in the cleaning business since 1981. I believe it's important to pick a niche rather than attempting to be a jack of all trades but master of none. I started a simple parking lot litter cleanup business as a side gig and grew it into a six-figure business. It's almost as easy to do as going for a walk! People who are willing to clean up after others can make a fortune.
Thanks! I actually just made a video about that here... ua-cam.com/video/u8EgeulHYt0/v-deo.html And you are soooo right about the ability to make lots of money if you're willing to clean up after others. Congreats on your success!
Thanks!@@TheProfessionalCleaner
Just started this business this week, I have everything except customers or contracts. Went out to several sites and apts. All told me they already told me, THEY ALREADY HAVE A CLEANING COMPANY. Will keep trying.
It can take time to build a client base! Keep knocking on doors and don't give up!
You can do it keep trying🎉❤
Updates?
Try cleaning for neighbors, friends, or family members.
@@Aneiresssmith 💯
I work full time in the school board. I want to run a cleaning business in the summer to help supplement my living expenses
Thanks for the important work you do for the school board! :-) And a seasonal cleaning business is totally doable! Especially if you focus more on one time cleanings... move out, construction, vacation rentals, etc. :-)
I just started a housekeeping training and enjoy doing it.I am thinking of work solo.
You can do it! Proud of you!
That's what I am doing
I know my wife has been interested in growing her cleaning business! Im gonna show her this video ASAP!! The class sounds interesting! Thank you!
Thank you! Let me know if you have any other questions. 😊
That's very helpful, you were raised right
Thanks so much for the very sweet comment! I owe so much to my parents. :-) I'm glad it helped you!
I’ve been struggling with my brand new cleaning business and I need help… I can’t wait to learn more….Thank you for this amazing information and I can’t wait to learn more in the course.
You’re most welcome! I’ll see you in there!
Congratulations dear, you take off my worried so easy and I'm so grateful my lady.❤❤
I'm so glad!
This is so helpful! I love cleaning and organizing. I have multiple people asking me to clean their house or organize it. But I’m scared of starting a business if it doesn’t go well.
Thanks for watching! And if you love cleaning, then you should absolutely start a cleaning business! That's the biggest obstacle for many to overcome. And it sounds like you already have your first clients! That's AWESOME!
Just go for it. This is probably the best biz you can get into with barely any investments or overhead costs. And when its your passion, you'll excel in it. Good luck
Samee 😊
When to hire? Can I get an employee to work for 3 hours on Saturday? Or should I wait?
Thank you Bethany Jean. I am grateful for your information. I found your channel this week and have been learning so much from you. Thank you.
I'm so glad you're finding the content helpful! 🤩
I've always thought of starting a cleaning business since family is always asking for my help. I'm really good at it. It seems to be more profitable than most of the things I've done.
Def profitable! And if you're already good at it you're at a huge advantage!
You're so sweet, Thank you i wanna start the job but i got lost to get the information. Thank you i appreciate you🎉
You got this!
I am so excited I found you and can’t wait to purchase your online course!!!
Awwww... thanks so much! 🙂
Hello and Good afternoon. I just started a business. I knew I needed a mentor and I found you. Love your videos. I appreciate you. I am working on getting some of the essential items before I fully market.
Awesome! You got this!
Thank you! This has been very helpful!
I'm glad you found it helpful! 😊
Looking into starting a cleaning business, either post construction, commercial cleaning, or both. Does your course cover all aspects from setting up a business to how to clean different surfaces? Does it cover rates to charge as well per different types of cleaning?
Right now it's just a business course but stay tuned for more updates coming soon!
Great and selfless information. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! 😊
I see many like to look down on Cleaners which i see kills the Confidence of those in the job. Can you please help me know how to make others respect Cleaners. Thanks again for this video.
Thanks for watching! If someone looks down on your profession then they aren't an ideal client. And it's funny how many people do look down on this industry not knowing how lucrative it is. LOL But find good clients, deliver amazing service to them and be proud of what you do... and nothing else will matter. :-)
thanks so much
You're welcome!
Goal is to obviously have a successful company. but i want to do it the right way. like what products are great for each surface. i want to do residential and a few companies to get me started.
You're gonna do great! Esp if you are already thinking about product knowledge. :-) that will REALLY set you apart.
Want to have a residential cleaning and “prep for selling” your home cleaning business with a few employees ..to start!
AWESOME GOALS! And lots of demand for that! :-)
Hey, would love to be part of your employee if you don't mind :))
So helpful! Thank you girl!
You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful! 🤩
The Genuine Powerful information how you explain every step and all the details is mind blowing. Anyone from all walks of life can apply the steps to do their own business and succeed ✨️ 🙏🏽
I am forever grateful to come across your youtube ad.
This video alone is the key to success 🙌🏽 👏 👌 ✨️ 🥰
Thank you so much!!!
I’ve only had my business for 2 wks. I did a first dental office cleaning few days ago. The doctor is asking me for 1099 form from me. Can you tell me which one would that be and if that’s something that we do to medical and dental offices when they pay us and to provide them with the form. Their are so many of them type (1099).
You should always ask your accountant or tax pro... but generally a 1099-MISC. :-)
@@TheProfessionalCleaner thank you for this info!🙏♥️
how's the business going?
@@devontayandrews6132 Great, although it’s not easy as I thought to get more clients. Thank you!
Gross revenue is a useful metric to use when talking about the earnings potential for a cleaning business. Can you talk a little bit about net profit margins for a cleaning business and give some basic examples for each category?
Solo Cleaner: If you work as a solo cleaner for $65 an hour x 32 hours a week x 50 weeks a year to earn a gross profit of $104,000 a year, what will your net profit be after all expenses? What is the average net profit margin (in terms of percentage)?
More Examples:
Hiring Subcontractors: How does this affect your net profit as you scale your business?
Residential: Average net profit margin?
Commercial: Average net profit margin?
Construction: Average net profit margin?
Vacation Rentals: Average net profit margin?
What margin are you seeing in your cleaning business and what are you seeing in some of your students' businesses?
Great content and thank you for sharing!
Your solo cleaner numbers are very reasonable... and I like how you did it based on 32 hours. When I did luxury residential I was working about that many billable hours... albeit I was at $75 an hour. But it's good to not rely on 40 hours a week so you build in some rest time. :-) But as for net profit; in that model I only pay for my fuel... and then I deduct my mileage on my taxes. And some basic cleaning supplies, like a bag, cleaning towels, window cleaning tools, etc. The bulk of the cleaning products/solutions and non reusable supplies I require my clients to purchase. And I've done that for my entire career. It just requires a conversation with them to explain why, and to help them understand they will end up paying for those things anyways, whether I work it into my bid or they just pay for it directly. That said, some clients did want me to order it, but they still paid. Once Amazon Prime was a thing this became more common. So I maintained the properties needed products, ordered them on my Amazon account, and invoiced them for them. In the end this didnt affect my net profit tho since I was being reimbursed. Now that I do mostly commercial, it's the same. My commercial customers are required to maintain all the products, and they usually find a local supply house to order through. It's hard to go much deeper than that in a comment, but you get the idea. So when I quote gross profit, that's pretty much net, since I limit the expenses of the business A LOT. But I'll consider making a video on this topic in the future. Thanks for following along! :-)
Thank you so much I'm abt to start my own business. It's very interesting
Awesome! So much potential! :-)
Hey just wondering, how's it going now?
So informative. Thank you for sharing this video. This will really help a lot.
Glad it was helpful! 😀
I’m scared to start one but I want to I’m under the age I can’t drive yet this was a great job explaining I wanna clean residential also I wanna work alone but how do I interview? And get my first client
If you're underage then step 1 is to consult the labor laws where you live, to make sure you're legally able to start. But it's never to early to start developing skills. So for now learn how to clean, and you'll be wayyyy ahead when you do start. Even if you dont plan on cleaning in the business, you still need that knowledge since you're a cleaning biz owner. :-)
Thank you. This is helpful. I want to start a cleaning business.
You can do it! Get it! :-)
What a great vibe she gives off ! 😮💨🙏
LOL thanks :-)
Phenomenal presentation some of it I knew much of it I did not . Thank you so much ! I subscribed .
Welcome aboard! :-)
Thank you this video was helpful.
I'm so glad!
Im trying to transition from residential to commercial. I figure a lot of commercial cleanings are done in the evening, but which locations have you learned need a daytime cleaner? So far all I can think of is bars, dance studios, fire stations, churches..
Thank you❤
Yep... offices are typically evenings. For daytime look at churches, retail stores (especially those that open later in the day), coffee shops... honestly just drive up and down your streets and see what opportunities are there. I would stay away from bars and restaurants tho. :-)
@TheProfessionalCleaner Thany you very much for your insight & advice! May I ask why I should steer clear of bars and restaurants?
Just cuz food and drink are whole new level of cleaning, unless the owners/staff do a pretty good job of keeping the space up and you're just hired for more detail work. So I just prefer general cleaning like bathrooms, dusting, floors, etc... that which is the typical stuff in commercial cleaning. :-) But regardless just bid it right and you'll be good! @@zanamoss693
Hello, do you have a video talking about how long jobs take, how much to charge?
Not yet but it's in the works! But I can say my biz's current hourly rate is $75 and up depending on the type of cleaning. It can vary anywhere from about $40 t0 $100 depending on your market. :-)
@@TheProfessionalCleaner Awesome, thank you so much!
Thanks ! It helps a bit more to share sites where these resources can be purchased .
What resources are you referring to?
This is so helpful. Thank you so much. Please can you make a video on what exactly Air BnB is, it's identification and pricing?
Sure. When I talk about Air Bnb, I’m referring to cleaning rental apartments and homes. I’ve got an entire section on pricing and rental units in my course. Please feel free to check it out. courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba
Residential, commercial and airbnb cleaning services are my goal. Gaining more clientele is my goal.
Get it! So much work out there for those that want it! :-)
Hi i recently started my cleaning business any tips to get clients. Thank you
@@peggyarthur6279 As I teach in many of my videos look for clients who are 1) value driven and 2) want repeat work... not one time. And this video will help more... :-) ua-cam.com/video/9rlNageki08/v-deo.html&t
So much information! Thank you!
Thanks for watching! And for purchasing the course! 😊 ☺️
Make my own hours is my main goal!!
YASS! Awesome goal, and one of the main reasons I have been my own boss for over 2 decades!
Question? How do I determine what to charge?
Step 1 is to call around and ask other businesses in your area... BUT... you will find many charge way too little. So you should also factor in your markets cost of living. I have coaching students charging everywhere from $35 an hour to over $100 an hour. In my market we charge between $75 and $100 depending on the job type. :-)
Feel so happy and inspired found your channel ❤
I'm so glad!
this is a great video!! Thanks so much!!
You're so welcome! :-)
I’m going to try to start my own commercial cleaning business and maybe move into residential/other avenues once I’m more physically capable(prior injuries and current health complications, but I’ve done some commercial cleaning)
I’m looking at 5 years to become successful enough to make a livable wage to own a home for my wife.
I’d like to have 5-10 employees max and don’t want to grow beyond that.
Awesome goals! And love that you see the value in keeping it small. Quality over volume will always lead you to a better place and actually enjoying your business. :-)
Residential cleaning for sure💯
Basic cleaning before people move in...
Get it! Lots of work out there for those that want it! :-)
Very well explained Thank you for Sharing
Glad it was helpful!
About to start
Congrats! Keep me posted on your progress!
Excellent video💯💯💯✊🏼♥️
Thank you! 🤗
Wow thank u. It’s a lot but I think I can do it. I been cleaning my whole life y not get paid for it. I have a degree it never did nothing for me. I just paid so much money.
You can absolutely do it! And I feel you on the degree... but I always just try to focus on future decisions and go after what I want. I'm here to support you. :-)
Thank you ❤🙏🏾
Welcome! :-)
Good morning Ma. Hope you are good?
Thanks for the information.
Please l want to start a cleaning business firstly as a one man business but don't know how.
Thanks for watching Beni! Check out my course. It will teach you everything you need to know. 😊 courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net
Good morning! I love your video. I really happy to listen to you. I want to do a commercial cleaning business. What is the best should I begin it? I already learn a lot from you,thanks so much!
Nice! Just start getting in front of people and offering your services! The timing will never be 'perfect...' so just START! :-)
Thanks Jean and I'm pick more tips ❤ but concerning the general insurance I will like to know if our employees are also part?
Subcontractors are their own business owners, and would need their own insurance. If you hire employees, they could fall under yours. :-)
I love this video so much😇😇
Thanks for watching! A new 2024 version should be dropping this week!
I appreciate this video
I appreciate you watching! 😊
Good day ma. Please I need your help, I just want to start as a beginner in my city Nigeria. What can I do to become a professional cleaner, and what kind of material can I buy for a start. Thanks.
Check out the other videos on my channel. Specifically this video... ua-cam.com/video/hnksf1YZYHQ/v-deo.html There will be some differences in Nigeria but it will give you a good foundation of what's needed to get started. :-)
I want to start a cleaning business 🎉🎉 im thinking commercial and some residential
NICE! You got this! 💪
I don’t see the online course, could you please send me the online course thank you
Here ya go... courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba :-)
Hi I watched this video over and over because I found it quite interesting.
I am just starting a cleaning business and would like to know what are the required training for employees and employers?
I have an updated for 2024 version of this video too you can check out, but it's more or less the same guidance. :-) You generally don't need training certificates for general janitorial. You can just learn yourself as you go. Then as you grow, pass on your knowledge to your staff and keep growing. :-)
@@TheProfessionalCleaner thanks for sharing
I want to start residential cleaning as a side hustle. I have short weeks and long weeks at work and I could make good money outside of my full time job.
It can be an INCREDIBLE side hustle! I even like that I have a fully staffed commercial cleaning business, but sometimes I'll get opportunities to go clean something on my own for super good money. And if I have the time and desire, I might go to it. It's like a personal side hustle inside my already thriving biz. So many directions you can go, and cleaning is a universal need that isn't going anywhere. :-)
I’m on it
Get it!
@ I wish I could talk to you in person or over the phone
@@vdoggthahogg4618 Check out my coaching program and consider applying for a call. It may be with me, or it could be with someone else on my team. :-)
You are the best.
Thank you and love the name!!! 🥰🤣
I would love to connect with you.
Thanks so much ❤
You're welcome 😊
I just signed up for you $47 class. I didn't get that for yet but I was wondering what kind of software do you use for hiring and everything else?
Great thank you! Since I mostly do commercial now I have pretty simple needs when it comes to software, and just use SquareUp for invoicing and subcontractor tracking. But if you want your software to do more like track jobs, text notifications, etc... then there are lots of options. Check out Jobber and Zenmaid to start. I am actually doing a full comparison right now of all of the available options, so stay tuned! 🙂
Great video and tips
Thank you!
How do you state to the client that they provide all materials as far as products, vaccum, etc...?
It's all in how you frame it to them. And it's def easier in commercial, but even in residential it's been my practice for the last 15+ years to have 99% of the supplies provided on site and paid by the client. With vacuums I typically cite cross contamination as my reason for that... and homeowners typically need their own vac anyways, so it's not a big ask. I'll just say... "Due to cross contamination concerns, it's much safer to have a vacuum that's only used in your home." Same w/ commercial... most offices have a vac anyways for cleaning up messes etc. Most offices/commercial spaces also have a cleaning closet, so it's just about ensuring that's stocked with what you need. When it comes to supplies on residential jobs... I just explain that while some cleaning business owners do provide/bring everything, I have found myself to be a far more efficient cleaner if everything is kept in the home. And I also explain that it's the same in the end... either I build the cost of supplies into my bids, or they pay for supplies and I only charge for labor. It's just about figuring out what works for your business and educating your customers. 🙂
Thank you for your best video. I have a question for you if somebody like if I have like my parents are like example, I have my cleaning company but I have some employees if I send my employees for the cleaning like the residential or the floor somewhere and have their employees. I have some items lost or something like at home who is responsible I am scared on
As a business owner you will need to take responsibility for things like this, but if you hire good people you won't have issues. :-)
Very good
Thank you!!!!!!! 🙂
Good morning, I would love to start a daycare cleanings business, I just don’t know how to talk to the clients or how much to charge. Any advice? Thanks
Hey there! It's always good to find a niche, so good job! First off, I would just expect that some would be concerned about harsh chemicals, so you'd need to factor that in. It's a double edged sword... that's an environment with a lot of germs so on one hand you want to kill that bacteria, but obviously you'd need to be strategic about it so the kiddos aren't coming into contact with the products you use. But in general, a product like Lysol would require 3 minutes of dwell time to work. Meaning the surface needs to stay wet for 3 minutes for the product to do it's thing. So basically, as long as you weren't cleaning like "right before" the kids showed up, you should be fine. Here is an interesting article I found about the 'germiest' places. www.lysol.com/clean-and-protect/tips-for-parents/back-to-school/school-germs-top-5-germiest-places-at-school As for talking to clients, it comes down to problems and solutions. Ask them... 1) Would you like some help with cleaning? 2) If so, what are your needs? From there, it comes down to figuring out how long it will take, how much your time is worth, and factoring in supply costs. Keep it simple. :-) And lastly you simply need to build trust that you can do the job. The simplest way to do that is like what I shared with you above... prove to them that you know what you're doing... something like... "I'm a specialist in cleaning spaces like yours to ensure proper cleaning, while maintaining the safety of those you care for." Something like that. You got this! :-)
Goal right now is to gain clients in residential & vacation make ready
You got this! :-)
Question: shouldn’t our cleaners get their own Insurance if we hire them as 1099 employees?
Great question, and yes! That’s how I do it. But since I am still in my commercial buildings checking in, and touching up here and there, I have my own policy too. And since I’m the one signing the contract, many of my clients would require it anyway. It’s not a huge expense tho either way. 😊
@@TheProfessionalCleanerWould I need insurance for all this if I just have a residential cleaning business?
@@deidrascott8871 If you want to be protected then yes. It's not worth the risk to not be insured. And in some places it's a legal requirmement. :-)
Thank you so much very useful
You are welcome! I have a newer version of this video you can also check out on my channel. :-)
nice
Thank you for your so helpful and informative video. I'm wondering if your courses apply to UK based cleaning business?
Hello! Yes they sure do. I also have many students in my private Facebook Group from the UK, and other lands as well. The main difference might be that certain cleaning products I recommend aren’t sold where you live, but there are always alternatives. And the business principles I teach absolutely apply equally wherever you live. :-)
Thank you so much for your answer 😊. The products aren't important as I want to introduce eco cleaning into my current small cleaning services. I'm more interested how to upscale, dealing with clients, hire people, generally management.
Then yep, my online course covers all of that! Hope to see you in there. 😊
@@TheProfessionalCleaner I'll have a look. Thank you so much 🙂
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Once i get say 8 resisdential clients and 3 to 4 commercial business how many hours a day would i work and how many hours a week do i work. Im only planning on 3 to 4 commercial clients and about 8 to 10 residential clients please answer my question
This depends on each job. But I see you joined the program so we can chat more in there. :-)
Hello, i have my business cards and waiting to pass them out .do you recommend getting clients first or should I focus on getting my business license and Insurance?
Congrats! The more people you talk to, the faster you'll grow! I would work on business license first, if that's required where you live. Then get your insurance quote, but you don't need to activate it/start paying for it until you actually land clients. Once you get your first client signed on, THEN get your insurance active. 👍
What's your opinion about start running shoes cleaning business?
Like you want to clean peoples running shoes? Am I understanding? :-)
How much did u spend on cleaning supply ??
Very little... bc I make my clients purchase the bulk of the supplies. This was true when I did residential, and it's still true now that I do commercial. It's all about educating your clients. :-)
This is a lot of stuff I just want to know how to market and to get my clients
Check out my other vids! I am working a marketing one too! 😀
I’m interested in the course. Is it for lifetime or limited time access?
Lifetime! But today is the last day to get it for $47. It's going up to $97 tonight. As my channel grows, I will be modestly increasing the cost of the course. But I will always have the mission of making cleaning biz education affordable. 💕
Never put your name under your LLC just use the name of the business. This way if your sewed your company is only affected not you or your personal assets as well
Where I live using your personal name in your LLC wouldn't be a factor, since it's still an LLC. The name doesn't dictate the protection it provides. Now Sole Prop is a different story. :-) But asking your accountant is a good idea. Thanks for watching! 👍
Love this Chanel ❤
Thank you! I love my subscribers! 💕
I’m 14, but I’m dreaming in the feature to start a cleaning business, I feel like getting people to work for my company would be hard to find, I would like to expand my business to a car wash as well.
Getting started early!
So where does she post to get good clients ? Anyone know ?
Hi! Most of my clients are ones I went after directly, which is what leads to quality. Once you have a good base of quality clients, you will get referrals. And I teach my students how to 'go after the clients they want.' Quality over quantity! :-)
Can I do it night time
Absolutely... especially in Commercial cleaning. That's the norm. :-)
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
Hi. May I know what country is your cleaning business?
Hello! I am in the US, but I have students in many places, including Canada, UK, Australia and even some countries in Africa. 🙂
I’m thinking commercial working solo
Great way to start! Then you can always hire as you progress... if you want to. :-)
Hello Bethany, 😁I am so glad to come across you on UA-cam. I moved to Florida and I lost your email. How are you doing?
Hi. I hope your move went well! 💕We’re doing great!!! Please feel free to contact me through my website. www.theprofessionalcleaner.net/
great video one of the best out their
Thank you Quinton! That means a lot! 😊
I would also want to connect with you about start up cleaning business and advise
My program is a great place to start :-) courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba
How do you get paid without a website?
Invoicing software. :-)
Hello and thanks for being so informative. I have one question, will your course explain what types of employees to hire either W2 or 1099 contractors and also best places to hire them from? Thank you for your time.
Yes, absolutely! 😊
@@TheProfessionalCleaner thank you appreciate it
Appreciate you too!
What’s your sale pitch ? 😅
On UA-cam, no sales pitch. Just helping people with their cleaning businesses. I have a coaching program if you're interested though. Thanks for watching! courses.theprofessionalcleaner.net/products/cba
Great video, thank you very much!
You are welcome!
Is it possible if i start at the age of 19
yep! I started at 18!
I’m starting a residential and Airbnb cleaning company…I want to grow and have employees fast! What do you think of door to door sales in this business? Is that an appropriate form of marketing for a cleaning company?
100%... networking is king :-)
Which country
I'm in the US, but have students all over. Canada, Europe, Australia, and even some in Africa. :-)
Music , coffee, and cleaning. Yeah....what else ?
I love ALL of those things :-)
My wife have a business cleaning how contract to Cleaning houses
Thats awesome! I keep residential contracts very simple, if thats what youre asking. :-)