{"id":15819,"date":"2025-09-03T13:14:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/?p=15819"},"modified":"2025-09-03T13:14:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T13:14:16","slug":"best-cleaning-business-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/best-cleaning-business-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Cleaning Business Resources I Wish I Had When I Started"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When I started my first cleaning business, Fast Friendly Spotless, over a decade ago, there weren\u2019t many cleaning business resources out there. You either figured it out the hard way or got lucky and found someone willing to share their playbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now it\u2019s the opposite problem \u2014 there are too many \u201cbest cleaning business resources\u201d to sort through. One \u201cexpert\u201d promises a quick fix, the next YouTube video says the opposite, and Facebook threads rarely agree on anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why my team and I pulled together this list of the best cleaning business resources we trust. These podcasts, programs, events, and communities are the ones I\u2019ve seen actually help owners grow their teams, streamline systems, and take back their time. Some I\u2019ve used myself, others come highly<\/em> recommended by thousands of cleaning business owners in the ZenMaid community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccb TL;DR: The best cleaning business resources are the ones that actually move the needle for business owners (and bonus points if they\u2019re also entertaining). In 2025, that means podcasts like <\/strong>Filthy Rich Cleaners<\/em><\/strong>, training programs such as <\/strong>Cleaning Business Fundamentals<\/em><\/strong>, communities like <\/strong>ZenMaid Mastermind<\/em><\/strong>, nonprofits like <\/strong>Cleaning for a Reason<\/em><\/strong>, and events like the <\/strong>Maid Summit<\/em><\/strong>. These resources give cleaning business owners practical tools, proven systems, and a community to lean on while they scale.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Cleaning Business Podcasts and YouTube Channels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Filthy Rich Cleaners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by Stephanie Pipkin, founder of Serene Clean, Filthy Rich Cleaners<\/em> is quickly becoming one of the most popular podcasts in the cleaning industry. Stephanie grew her company from an evening side hustle to a $1.5M+ business and shares exactly how she did it. And trust me, she holds NOTHING back. Episodes mix her behind-the-scenes \u201cbusiness diary\u201d style with weekly interviews from industry leaders, making it both practical and entertaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen here:<\/strong> Apple Podcasts<\/a> | Spotify<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> | Podbean<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart Cleaning School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ken Carfagno\u2019s Smart Cleaning School<\/em> is one of the most practical podcasts I\u2019ve come across for cleaning business owners. Ken has a way of breaking down big ideas into simple, actionable steps, especially around mindset, goal setting, and productivity. If you\u2019ve ever felt stuck or overwhelmed running your cleaning business, this podcast is a solid reminder that you\u2019re not alone \u2014 and that there\u2019s a clear path forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen here:<\/strong> Apple Podcasts<\/a> | Spotify<\/a> | Official Podcast Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

True Grime Stories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jeannie Henderson\u2019s True Grime Stories<\/em> is one of the more unique podcasts in the industry. Each episode features a cleaning business owner sharing how they went from messy beginnings to building a thriving company. Jeannie has been in the trenches herself and now coaches residential cleaning businesses, so she knows how to ask the right questions and bring out lessons you can apply right away. It\u2019s part inspiration, part strategy, and a great listen if you want to learn directly from other owners\u2019 journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen here:<\/strong> Apple Podcasts<\/a> | Spotify<\/a> | Official Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only Maid Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The cleaning industry can be\u2026 er, messy, and sometimes you just need to have a good laugh. Hosted by Misty and Nicki, the Only Maid Podcast<\/em> is pure entertainment for cleaners. They swap hilarious and sometimes jaw-dropping stories from life in the field \u2014 the kind of \u201cyou can\u2019t make this up\u201d moments every cleaning business owner has seen. It\u2019s lighthearted, fun, and the perfect listen while you\u2019re driving to jobs or working through your own cleaning schedule. Think comedy with a cleaning twist, backed by real experiences every cleaner can relate to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen here:<\/strong> Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroyln Arellano\u2019s YouTube Channel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Besides ZenMaid\u2019s own channel<\/a>, Carolyn Arellano\u2019s is hands-down my favorite YouTube channel for cleaning business owners. She\u2019s built a community of 20,000+ subscribers, and for good reason. Her videos are a mix of straight-up education and the kind of motivation you need when running a cleaning business feels heavy. Carolyn makes complicated topics simple and gives you the push to actually implement what you learn. She also runs the Cleaning Business Mentor<\/em> podcast, which is just as strong. This is a channel I keep coming back to, and I know a lot of other owners in our community feel the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch here:<\/strong> Carolyn Arellano\u2019s YouTube Channel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neel Parekh\u2019s Franchising Content<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Neel Parekh is a friend of mine and someone I always point people to if they\u2019re curious about franchising. He\u2019s the founder of MaidThis\u00ae and MaidThis\u00ae Franchise, which has generated millions in revenue with a fully remote team. What makes Neel stand out is that he\u2019s built his business while traveling the world as a digital nomad \u2014 so when he talks about freedom and systems, he\u2019s living proof it works. If you\u2019re exploring franchising as your next step, his content is a great place to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow here:<\/strong> Twitter\/X<\/a> | The Freedom Formula Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Cleaning Business Facebook Groups<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Facebook Group: Sisters Who Scale <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sisters Who Scale is one of those Facebook groups where you can tell people actually show up and participate. Cheryl Hajjar runs it, and the conversations are super active \u2014 hiring struggles, landing better clients, figuring out systems, all of it. The group has a ton of energy, and it\u2019s mostly owners who are serious about getting their business past the messy middle and into real growth. If you want a community that pushes you forward (and isn\u2019t just crickets or random spam posts), this is a good one to check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join here:<\/strong> <\/a>Sisters Who Scale Facebook Group<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook Group: ZenMaid Mastermind<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Okay, I know I\u2019m biased \u2014 but I pinky promise this is an extremely helpful group for cleaning businesses who are just getting started. We\u2019re closing in on 10,000 members now, and it\u2019s full of owners who show up every day to help each other out. People post questions constantly, and you\u2019ll see other cleaning business owners (and even a few well-known industry consultants) jump in with advice, feedback, and support. It\u2019s been awesome to watch this group grow over the years and continue to help so many people level up their cleaning business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join here:<\/strong> ZenMaid Mastermind Facebook Group<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reddit Communities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t a Facebook group per se, but the honest advice makes it feel like one. I spend a lot of time on Reddit, and it\u2019s become a surprisingly great spot for cleaning business owners to trade ideas. The conversations are unfiltered and people share what\u2019s really going on in their businesses, the wins and the struggles. If you want to hear from other owners in real time, these are the threads I\u2019d recommend checking out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n