{"id":2700,"date":"2020-02-22T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-22T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/?p=2700"},"modified":"2025-05-22T03:14:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T03:14:56","slug":"melissa-maker-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/melissa-maker-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"Melissa Maker&#8217;s 6 Ways to Use Automation to Make Your Life Easier"},"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=\"Maid Service Owners: Time Saving Techniques so You Can Work Less with Melissa Maker\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M33Zfl4ekds?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\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"heading-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 1: Automate your time by blocking it off in your Maid Service calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have a hard time getting your to-do&#8217;s crossed off?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often find that things keep getting moved over to the next day and the next month?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/jh0Gtx_mRhtFMuh1AuB3K9_IlfXBmdBPbxt2es6UimUwCFjc64_lpq9OQ3zS8ivcORJjYio6jiWceOnyRvL8ZFLSngQBvug8a6ZZz3JwrbY3vTt_V27IWMneA1Zj2b2_Xcd5cgUu\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"heading-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try \u2018time-blocking\u2019.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is basically the idea of scheduling in time to do the things on your to-do list. Create spaces of time in which you can steadily work on these tasks that don\u2019t overload you each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it is that note to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/10-steps-to-implementing-software-solutions-into-your-cleaning-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>switch to new software<\/strong><\/a> to improve your Maid Service\u2019s automation or maybe you need to write a blog post on your website, section off time to do these things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the only way to be sure they are done, is once they are in the calendar and you have already made time for it in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tasks should also <a href=\"https:\/\/brainsoverblonde.com\/task-batching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>be batched together<\/strong><\/a>. Making phone calls, emails, and handling online banking are all monotonous tasks that really could all be taken care of in 1-2 hours max most of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So put the block in your calendar and make time for these things in your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2018What gets scheduled gets done.\u201d &#8211; Michael Hyatt<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/QXvuBgSLHLAenJB5fnlmV2jx4GOCYzvIpp8rZuBr_LxP-XwE0QCWqVZBXmz2GiCEDkFrzQ4RxhVQBRo7RS-0ZteDkIlmZ2e8x-qZrBbPLCnU0Lg9Bgv-ohHgrxC-vVWqhLltLrYJ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"heading-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 2: Automate your Maid Service hiring and onboarding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The people you surround yourself with are often a reflection of the way you intend your life to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially true when it comes to your home cleaning business, so be sure to automatically hire those who are in line with the values and vision of your Maid Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The job description should be written accurately, of course, but there is more to be done in order to be sure you have a good hire. Create an application that describes the position fully, includes a reference request, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mGtYuA0YK0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>what you will need<\/strong><\/a> in order to bring them onto your growing Maid Service business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to your interviews, you can hold one-on-ones, group interviews, or even a team interview to see how the applicant gets along with others at your cleaning company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The potential cleaner should buy into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/branding-your-maid-service-for-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>your overall vision<\/strong><\/a> and show a positive attitude toward the position. It can be a better deal overall to hire for attitude over skill. People with a positive attitude often care more about doing well and improving than those who come with experience alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hiring can be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=U4I6R0QnBbY&amp;t=25s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>difficult thing to navigate<\/strong><\/a> because the obvious choice may not be what you need in the long term to grow your Maid Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skills are also important of course, but it\u2019s the attitude of an applicant that really helps a person be a good long-term fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0VHd02smtFg&amp;t=1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Automate onboarding methods<\/strong><\/a> so that you can track the system and keep it on point, generating new, great hires for your home cleaning company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/JoQc0MXl4jvNBAs9a3bEHCwWodG28rhVolL0fk77yp9fxmIi_SuJLlDpEseUu1PXWYeg2d-hSJJUBzXIPP9_OwN9xQ91Wgjio4KwOwjaFPvuxMOcHoXyy8hEwxKjIeBWA31A1UAK\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"heading-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 3: Automate your daily cleaning company tasks by delegating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please please don\u2019t be afraid to delegate. We totally get wanting to have full control over every part of something you are investing so much into, but you\u2019ve gotta let loose of some things in order to grow your Maid Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part of being a good owner is being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/5-areas-of-your-cleaning-business-made-easier-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>willing to automate systems<\/strong><\/a> and knowing how to utilize your resources, i.e. your cleaners and cleaning staff. When you do everything yourself it can cause \u2018bottlenecking\u2019, which is when productivity for your Maid Service is stunted because all matters must be run by you before they can move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One way to choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lPx3cR7OJIk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>how to delegate<\/strong><\/a> is to start with giving away tasks that you have and don\u2019t like doing or don\u2019t feel you are good at doing. Whichever ones get you wanting to procrastinate, these are the things you should hand over first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a document with a step by step process for how you like something done so that it is replicable. You can include these documents in your automated training programs as well if they apply to your cleaning staff or cleaners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then have the person taking on this task include you in on the first few times they perform it so that you can offer feedback. Allow them to complete the task with their own flow and use the collaboration from the new take on the task to possibly improve the way it is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you have a little more time, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/6-unique-ways-to-promote-your-maid-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>focus on the more creative parts<\/strong><\/a> of growing your Maid Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/X9U_ts9AWQYAHN7ylaOaWqCBua4FHde3a1iYRnL7L3s-FWRAVPjDhWl_dnxTJAAZYXEoZSsELduxGbTnRy_2lDy45lvoA_8S-MH6ndNm9Y21MBrDryFQBJsn3J0uJXKTWFIO4Qny\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"heading-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 4: Automatically Setting Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideally, you want to grow your Maid Service beyond yourself if you haven\u2019t already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to do this, you need systems and documentation of how your cleaning business is growing as well as how you measure its growth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcomputersolutions.com\/blog\/best-practices-organizing-business-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Create a folder for your<\/strong><\/a> policies, procedures, standards, templates, etc. in order to have access to them automatically, whenever you need it.<\/p>\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=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can even have a document with all of the cleaning supplies and appliances that you use at your home cleaning company so that you can keep track and know when to upgrade products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps you to measure quality control and further encourage the growth of your Maid Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Di94tUCyAbwxso0hoEPe-xo-PFDEmLno79Equs82DBvwl9pXLNHS8dfAZrBtJ1UQeQcQPydvh6q_OqH7ICkBog45P6twm_vnR9LwTF62vk4Am_NohvEW7PbCFkt0aXbRCpZ2-wSa\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"heading-6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 5: Follow up with cleaning clients automatically<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simplest thing to do (and to not do) is follow-up with potential cleaning clients. This is how you close sales. Typically a cleaning client is not going to book with you on their first time seeing your company\u2019s name, so you have to reach back out again and follow up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cool thing about follow-up though, is that they can be automated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only do you want to be in the rhythm of touching base with those who have contacted your business, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/magazine\/3-secrets-every-maid-service-should-know-about-retargeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>set up retargeting methods<\/strong><\/a> and do quality checks on received services. This will show your cleaning clients that you care and that you listened to what they needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example: If you clean for a client on one occasion, but you tell them you will focus more on baseboards the following visit, put a note in your system. This will allow the next cleaner to be aware of the request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6PgRHdMBYS4&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>can follow up automatically<\/strong><\/a> with the cleaning client after the job is performed and ask how the baseboards are looking. This is what it means to be following up and following through with what you say, creating trust with the cleaning client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/OKhqGCuFM01mP0v9mv_ipwotdVJhPJCgo55S2ZKOJ1B5K1rCmy_cR9Y1Uf39QGnFV30vWuOCbSTkTU25ao2Jxq_SUwzXizTfPSHaN655BuMTdl_RPql3yoLqLqHJnbnBX2j8auk9\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"heading-7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"># 6: Set up your schedule and automate your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, it all boils down to \u201cwhat gets scheduled gets done.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you organize your calendar, set schedules, and follow through with completing tasks you will grow your Maid Service automatically. Set up reminders and alarms to notify you when different events happen or when you are supposed to run an errand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can help with your general mental health and brain capacity. After all, no one can expect to remember all of that when trying to grow a Maid Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is based on a talk by Melissa Maker that she presented live at the 2019 Maid Summit, which was hosted and organized by ZenMaid.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>About the presenter<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><\/figure>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melissa Maker is the founder the Maid Service <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanmyspace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Clean My Space<\/strong><\/a>, which also has its own very <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/cleanmyspace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>popular YouTube channel<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When she was 24 years old she decided to quit her job in commercial banking and live her dream of becoming an entrepreneur. She&#8217;s now had her own successful business for 13 years.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After Clean My Space was 5 years up and running, Melissa started with YouTube videos. That was in 2011, she now has 1.2 million subscribers and her videos have over 170 million views!<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With all of this success, Melissa is pretty busy, she is a Maid Service owner, the owner of a microfiber business and she continues to put out YouTube videos regularly.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With three businesses as well as several little side projects, you are probably asking yourself &#8211; how does she get all of that done and have a life? Well, Melissa has some time-saving automation techniques that she uses to organize her businesses and keep getting things done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p><em>This talk first aired at the 2019 Maid Service Success Summit.<\/em> <\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p><em>The Maid Summit is an annual online event that brings together the most successful leaders in the cleaning industry, like Debbie Sardone, Angela Brown, Courtney Wisely, Amy Caris, Chris Schwab and more. Get free access to masterclasses and workshops that will help you to grow, scale and automate your cleaning business so you can get more leads and create more profit. Make sure you\u2019re <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\">on our email list<\/a> to find out how to get free tickets to the next event.<\/em><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/get.zenmaid.com\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zenmaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/free-trial-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p># 1: Automate your time by blocking it off in your Maid Service calendar Do you have a hard time getting your to-do&#8217;s crossed off? Often find that things keep getting moved over to the next day and the next month? Try \u2018time-blocking\u2019. 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