{"id":1373,"date":"2020-01-21T11:49:14","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T11:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/?p=1373"},"modified":"2025-05-22T03:16:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T03:16:21","slug":"grow-with-the-right-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/grow-with-the-right-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Grow Your Maid Service With The Right Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Building a 7-Figure Self-Running Maid Service with Debbie Sardone\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CFSWwErPAvQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h6 id=\"heading-1\" id=\"the-following-article-is-based-on-a-talk-given-live-by-amar-ghose-at-the-2019-maid-summit-\">ZenMaid is the simple scheduling software that will help you save 30+ hours in your cleaning business, every week. Join thousands of other cleaning business owners who now have time to take a nap, spend time with their family and take vacations! <a href=\"https:\/\/get.zenmaid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start your free 14-day trial<\/a> today to discover how many hours you can get back in your week.\u00a0<\/h6>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"hosted-and-organized-by-zenmaid-this-event-included-over-40-cleaning-industry-experts-sharing-their-experiences-and-successes-in-the-field-\"><a href=\"https:\/\/get.zenmaid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/free-trial-banner-1.png\" alt=\"grow maid service with the right team\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 3 aspects of the maid service business that you should be focusing on in order to ensure you continue to grow as a company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/grow-your-maid-service-with-the-right-mindset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Harnessing an abundance mindset<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/5-systems-to-get-right-in-order-to-grow-your-maid-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Developing helpful systems<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generating a team that works with you as well as for you<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will focus on #3: generating a team that works with you as well as for you. Click the links #1 and #2 to get an expanded article on those points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/SAE5Ocemb94tJAkkk0AKh0rTVMkWga8GnY-1vyfl3wKOLoioeZvsaKqj4mrvfOZAj96J531_-BrGBg8A0TWx8Mp8oGa1NoMasJrLp1L7_1WYD6dS_8iIA8xoxnQGN-ednZYyQX7x\" alt=\"grow maid service with the right team\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is one thing to consider first: if you are only interested in making a paycheck, then these strategies may not be for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The techniques learned from skilled and successful maid service owners on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hellogenio.com\/15-secrets-to-grow-your-cleaning-business-8517e97e6b1b?gi=a84a3ccac9f3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>expanding a cleaning business<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;are not those of a selfish leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your increased success, you can choose to make others\u2019 lives better. After all, happiness loves company just as much &#8211; if not more &#8211; than misery does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"heading-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"figure-out-your-cleaning-company-s-culture\">Figure out your cleaning company\u2019s culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Above everything else, most owners want to make their cleaners\u2019 lives better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They want to work hard to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/info.totalwellnesshealth.com\/blog\/15-ways-to-treat-your-employees-well\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>give the most they can<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and to represent the sort of cleaning business that someone would want to work with for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to become this sort of business, you need to be reliable and employee-centric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejanitorialstore.com\/public\/vision-mission-statement-330.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Decide on the values<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;that you share with your cleaners and cleaning clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some owners may want to stay on the smaller side and focus on providing quality maid services in their local area, while others may want to cast a wider net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/ZdYwcQzSJ3wje_JRpIz1V6jzKvWYBSCiGH0uzUpGzFq5-wVPlSzMnWIE3avf8iGQvnXcBFlm0ALoJM_Ojxgvsh--Y5mRlktMnsJM6M4TtAtAoUDojMiKAmrXtwrrPYk3nqkkW8Pn\" alt=\"grow maid service with the right team\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Maid service owners interested in growth, however, will benefit from something of a middle ground here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to have green cleaning products, go fully plastic-free, or maybe you just want to focus on enjoyment in the workplace, this is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/6-essential-aspects-of-workplace-culture_b_59c93aa5e4b08d66155044a7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>part of your culture<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a company culture from these values, one you can refer to whenever a new challenge comes up in your home cleaning business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By sticking with this flow you\u2019ve developed with your whole cleaning crew, you show a line of consistency that cleaning clients will love to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/zenmaidmastermind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/FB-group-banner.png\" alt=\"grow maid service with the right team\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"heading-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hire-cleaners-and-cleaning-office-staff-on-your-level\">Hire cleaners and cleaning office staff on your level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, no one really likes being graded, but the level system does make a lot of sense when it comes to rating your cleaners\u2019 efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/vEoLS0HeNtkgcWX8yavjkahTqqFODBSYnuIZ8neS76uPTRUjHewHnZ0ySv7uMxHweWEFhLYvjEG8uKl5yCDdKevjX53h_l2JgjjIsE34rTZoveCCBwIhFB1GB7LO42dmQN79gAzK\" alt=\"grow maid service with the right team\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When applying the ABCD grading system to cleaners and staff, if we are talking about an A player vs a C player, we all want A players on our team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing is, a person could be an A player eventually, but maybe they are a C now. Or maybe they are an A player now, but over time they\u2019ve relaxed into a C effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>&#8220;With C players, either level them up or level them out&#8221; &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>Debbie Sardone.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just get rid of someone because they are slacking in the short-term though, everyone deserves&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweptworks.com\/blog\/operations\/how-to-improve-cleaner-happiness-and-performance-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>a chance to improve<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Except, you don&#8217;t want to just let people stay on the C level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a cleaner or maid service office staff needs to upgrade, give them the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you find that someone is only able to give you a C level effort, then it is probably&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejanitorialstore.com\/public\/Right-Way-to-Fire-a-Cleaning-Employee-471.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>time to let them go<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact is, the idea of progressing to an A level cleaning company with C players on your team is so unlikely that it\u2019s just about impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which would make sense right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I mean, how would you make an A on a project if no one in your group makes an effort the assignment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exactly. You wouldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or maybe you would, but you\u2019ll be doing more than your share of the workload to ensure that outcome is favorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>&#8220;You can make a lot of money with the wrong team, but again, you will pay for it with your quality of life&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Debbie Sardone<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rescuemymaidservice.com\/cleaning-tech-bootcamp-affidctbzm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"grow maid service with the right team\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-2-1024x341.png\" alt=\"grow maid service with the right team\" class=\"wp-image-12597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-2-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-2-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-2-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-2-1280x427.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-2.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"heading-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"represent-the-culture-of-your-maid-service-to-your-cleaners-staff-and-clients\">Represent the culture of your maid service to your cleaners, staff and clients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you develop the culture and figure out what kind of people you want to work with, lean into your strengths and show them off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.myhousecleaningbiz.com\/public\/Company_Culture_Cleaning_Business-452.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>culture of your maid service<\/strong><\/a>should come out in all aspects of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should be represented in your style, in your crew and in every little thing that has your home cleaning company\u2019s name on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best cleaners should be wanting to work with you because of how great it is to be working with your maid service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have quality, reliable cleaners, take care of them and be sure to let them know that they are valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/C1Z5bQZk-i10PCdgO041-MXL6BKiTL6_zQieyqXZ37dy8EZAC0yy_0RqPP9XwGolw_2p8ycikTU0NOih4CM46F8HZoA2WmoJK88hjiKorz6wVxtBvCR1ZefsxCiaEiWj_gesfgM4\" alt=\"grow maid service with the right team\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the owner, it shouldn\u2019t just be about making money, it should be about&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/jongordon.com\/books\/theenergybus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>making a difference<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in the lives of those who work for you and with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tomrath.org\/book\/how-full-is-your-bucket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>developing a positive culture<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and surrounding yourself with the right team, you will show others that you are passionate about what you do and what you represent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p><strong>&#8220;This is how owners become mop-free millionaires&#8221;\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Debbie Sardone<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><strong>About the Presenter<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Debbie Sardone is the owner of Buckets &amp; Bows Maid Service as well as Speed Cleaning, a provider of green, professional cleaning products.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>She is also known as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themaidcoach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>The Maid Coach<\/strong><\/a>, by those that are fortunate enough to receive her consulting skills.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Obviously, Debbie as a lot of knowledge about the maid service industry, but what also makes her intriguing is her humanitarian efforts.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Debbie has provided more than 33,000 women with cancer home cleanings for free with the non-profit program, Cleaning For A Reason.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>As a great and charitable business person, we thought sharing some of Debbie\u2019s experiences may help lead other maid service owners towards their own growth goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p>For more helpful articles on how to grow, automate and scale your cleaning business, check these out:<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/what-your-cleaning-business-needs-in-a-cancellation-policy\/\">What Your Cleaning Business Needs in a Cancellation Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/why-i-switched-from-hourly-to-flat-rate-after-7-years\/\">Why I Switched From Hourly To Flat Rate After 7 Years<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/why-ryan-williams-started-a-cleaning-business-from-working-at-zenmaid\/\">Why Ryan Williams Started a Cleaning Business From Working at ZenMaid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/9-scripts-for-upselling-add-on-cleaning-services-during-visits\/\">9 Scripts for Upselling Add-On Cleaning Services During Visits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/bundling-services-to-increase-average-job-value\/\">Bundling Services to Increase Average Job Value<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maid Service expert, Debbie Sardone, tells us how to build a 7-figure cleaning business by developing a strong team. 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