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“ZenMaid lets us run a $1.3 million cleaning company while living in a completely different state.” — Logan Manzanares, Co-Owner, Bozeman 5 Star Cleaning
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The Challenge: Turning a Side Gig into a Scalable Business
When Logan and Katie Manzanares launched Bozeman 5 Star Cleaning in October 2020, they brought big entrepreneurial ambitions to the table. They knew they wanted to build something substantial. And the cleaning industry? That was just their testing ground to see if they could transform a local service business into something greater.
Their side hustle quickly evolved into much more than they initially expected. Today, they’ve created:
- A cleaning business generating $1.3 million in annual revenue
- Systems that deliver $250,000 in yearly profit while they live states away
- A second location bringing in $55,000 monthly after just 9 months
- A team structure managing dozens of cleaners and hundreds of clients remotely
The real challenge for Logan and Katie wasn’t simply building a profitable business. Anyone with enough hustle can do that for a while. Their bigger vision required designing an operation that could thrive without their constant physical presence. They needed a business that worked for them, not the other way around.
So how did they create a system giving them the freedom to live where they wanted while their cleaning empire continued to grow?
The Solution: Building an Automated Business Backbone with ZenMaid
Logan found his answer in software that could actually run their day-to-day operations. Not just track things, but genuinely manage processes. They needed tech that would grow alongside their ambitions without becoming overly complex.
“ZenMaid is the glue that holds our entire operation together,” Logan explains. “From the moment a lead comes in until the final payment is processed, everything flows through one system.”
Their business now operates through three connected funnels — all running through ZenMaid:
- Client Pipeline
New leads from their website flow directly into ZenMaid through booking forms. When prospects become customers, their information automatically populates the scheduling system. Clients receive confirmations without Logan or Katie lifting a finger. After services are complete, invoices send automatically and payments process seamlessly.
- Team Management
Their cleaners start each day by checking the ZenMaid mobile app. Every job, instruction, and client note appears right on their phones. The GPS tracking keeps everyone accountable without micromanagement. Perhaps most valuable is their commission structure — all calculated and tracked in ZenMaid—that rewards cleaners for efficiency and quality.
- Financial Clarity
“We actually run our payroll and everything through ZenMaid,” Logan says. “We give that to our bookkeeper, and it gets taken care of inside QuickBooks.”
This integration shows exactly which marketing channels drive revenue, what their labor costs look like, and where they could optimize. The financial visibility alone has helped them make strategic decisions that fueled their growth from $30,000 to $80,000 monthly, then all the way to their current seven-figure operation.
The Numbers Tell the Story
What began as an experiment has transformed into a business that’s pretty remarkable. Their growth trajectory speaks volumes about their business model:
- 2023 Performance: $1.1 million in revenue with $218,000 profit
- 2024 Projections: On track for $1.3 million with $250,000 profit
- Expansion Success: Second location launched March 2024, already hitting $55,000 monthly
- Location Freedom: The entire operation runs smoothly while they live in another state
The most impressive part isn’t just the numbers. It’s how they’ve structured everything to work without their constant supervision. Logan and Katie have built a business that runs independently of their physical location. Isn’t that the dream for so many of us?
“ZenMaid grows right alongside us,” Logan notes. “We’ve added more staff, expanded to a second location, and the system handles it all without becoming more complicated or difficult to manage.”
What Makes ZenMaid Their Secret Weapon
When we asked why ZenMaid works so well for them, Logan highlights four key advantages:
Industry-Specific Design
Generic scheduling apps just don’t cut it for cleaning businesses. ZenMaid understands the unique workflows of the industry, from handling client communications to managing mobile cleaning teams.
Cost-Effective Scaling
“The pricing structure increases proportionally with our growth,” Logan explains. This makes it economical whether you’re just starting out or managing multiple locations.
Built-In Community
Beyond just software, Logan values the ZenMaid Mastermind Facebook group. Having access to other cleaning business owners provides insights and solutions you can’t get elsewhere.
Responsive Support
There’s nothing worse than trying to troubleshoot tech support with robots. ZenMaid’s human support team is extremely responsive and helpful anytime they’re needed.
“ZenMaid is a simple, scalable, and effective solution that helps us manage and grow our business. The support is top-notch, and the community is an added bonus. I highly recommend ZenMaid to any cleaning business owner.” — Logan Manzanares, Co-Owner, Bozeman 5 Star Cleaning
Wisdom From the Journey
After building a side hustle into a thriving remote business, Logan has hard-earned advice for other entrepreneurs:
“This business is about solving problems—expect them and stay in the game long enough to solve them,” he shares. “The most rewarding part isn’t the money, it’s serving others—your clients, your team members, and your community.”
For those specifically looking to build location-independent businesses, he adds: “Find systems that can grow with you. We simply couldn’t have scaled to seven figures while moving to another state without having ZenMaid as our operational foundation.”
Stories like Logan and Katie’s are a blueprint for what’s possible when cleaning business owners stop trying to do everything manually. While most cleaning company owners are still drowning in spreadsheets and phone calls, ZenMaid users are building businesses that work for them and grow like they never thought possible. So, the only thing left to say is… what are you waiting for? Start your free trial of ZenMaid today.
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