Hey, it’s Stephanie from Serene Clean! When I first started my maid service, I was laser-focused on residential cleaning services. Expanding into commercial cleaning wasn’t even on my radar — until I realized how incredibly lucrative it could be. But I had no idea how to fit…
The way we see it, there are two ways to start a cleaning business: Option #1: Figure everything out as you go, make mistakes, think about quitting, re-assess, and then set up automated systems. Option #2: Start with the right systems from day one and scale. Dayane…
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Learn how to get cleaning business clients. We’ve got 21 ways to market your maid service that’ll have you booked solid in no time.
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Logan Manzanares, Co-Owner of Bozeman 5 Star Cleaning, on Scaling Up and Simplifying with ZenMaid Logan Manzanares and his wife, Katie, started Bozeman 5 Star Cleaning in October 2020 as a side hustle. Today, the business is a roaring success, growing from around $30,000 to over $80,000…
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What to expect in this article Talking about a multi-million dollar cleaning business seems glamorous and exciting on the surface. And it’s true; running a successful cleaning business allows time and freedom as you’ve never experienced before. But there is a lot that goes into it that…
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The following article is based on a talk given by Courtney Wisely at the 2022 Maid Summit, hosted and organized by ZenMaid. About the presenter Courtney Wisely has helped thousands of maid service owners with tech and automation. She started on the ZenMaid team in 2017 by…
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Are you researching how to start a cleaning business because you have a great idea but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve already started your cleaning business and you’re looking for more ways to grow. Either way, you’re in the right place! We’re sharing our Ultimate…
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As a cleaning business owner you know how important it is to market your services effectively. But unfortunately, marketing can often be costly and time-consuming – two things most small businesses don’t have much of! Good news: You don’t need an expensive advertising budget in order to…
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The four advantages of automating your cleaning business You might hear automation thrown out as the secret to success in a cleaning business, but very few people break down what it means, and how to actually do it. So, let’s dig in! We’ll start with the four…
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One of the biggest challenges cleaning business owners face is making the shift from cleaner to cleaning business owner. A lot of maid service owners start their business as a cleaner themself and build a reputation around their own skills as a cleaning professional. While this is…
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30 hours is a lot of time. You can drive from Manhattan to Raleigh, North Carolina and back in that time. Twice. In terms of billable hours, it’s a lot too. Worth 4 figures to your personal bottom line, easy. Thankfully, saving 30+ hours a week is…
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Remote work is steadily making its way into every industry, even cleaning. If this past year taught us anything, it’s that the ability to work remotely has been available to businesses all along. Well before the year 2020 turned the state of work on its head, Neel…
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Over the years, cleaning businesses have adopted new marketing processes to help attract new customers and nurture those relationships. But one area of the industry that has stayed pretty much the same is the process of providing a quote and booking a cleaning appointment. In the cleaning…
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As a maid service, you know that in order for people to learn about your business, you need to market yourself. When you’re operating in a specific area, there are specific ways that you can let the local community know about you. These days, when people are…
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Hey there, it’s Stephanie from Serene Clean! If you’re anything like me, you probably started your cleaning business focusing on residential jobs. I had no intention of breaking into commercial cleaning services… but let me tell you, when I finally took the leap, it turned out to…
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One of the biggest hurdles for growing a cleaning business is finding new clients — quickly and consistently. At ZenMaid, we talk to dozens of cleaning business owners just like you, and they’re all asking the same thing: “How do I get more cleaning leads for my…
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Hey, Amar here, the CEO and Founder of ZenMaid. I’ve been in the cleaning industry for over a decade and so I’ve seen a lot. It’s safe to say, running a maid service isn’t for the faint of heart. There are a lot of ups and downs…
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There’s nothing tougher than feeling like you’re running your cleaning business solo. Good news — you’re not! Cleaning industry events are an awesome way to connect with others who are in the trenches just like you. Plus, they’re packed with opportunities to learn from the pros and…
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Yes, the rumors are true. Like Taylor Swift, we’re in our era of upgrades, and we’ve dropped yet another exquisite work of art. We’re excited to show you the latest feature in ZenMaid: the Service Rating Feature. What is it? The Service Rating feature allows you to…
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Running a maid service comes with its challenges, but making sure every residential clean is up to your standards shouldn’t be one of them. That’s where a solid house cleaning checklist comes in. It helps you stay on top of every detail, keeps your team organized, and…
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No matter how big or small your cleaning business is, the time will come to track your communication with clients. Your work is more than cleaning in the field. To build solid and lasting relationships with cleaning customers, you need a place where all customer data and…
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Like a lot of maid services, Cheryl started out as a solo cleaner in her business, Maid Brite Cleaning. Keeping track of clients, schedules, and routes on pen and paper was no big deal in those early days. But as her cleaning business grew, things quickly got…
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Stephanie Pipkin is the owner of Serene Clean, a Wisconsin-based cleaning company that has grown from $0 to $1.5 million in yearly revenue in under 5 years. As one of our partnering industry leaders at ZenMaid, Stephanie hosted a live Q&A in our free Facebook Group: The…
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Hey, Stephanie Pipkin here. I’m the owner of Serene Clean. Running a cleaning business often means wearing a lot of hats. How do you know what to prioritize when there’s so much on your to-do list? I’ve asked that exact question myself. Now that I run a…
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