Best Exterior Cleaning Help Podcasts (2025)

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Helping Bristol Businesses owners grow, scale and exit 38:38

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2M ago38:38

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Luke Harris from Harris Business Advisory talks us through his journey from selling and exiting his own company through to starting his own business consultancy company. The lessons learned from his own children to helping others in various stages of their business journey. You can find out more about Harris Business Advisory by visiting: https://h…

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Growing an accountancy company from a bedroom to looking after 400+ Bristol Businesses. 32:36

2M ago32:36

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Ben Steele came from humble beginnings and now runs one of the areas most respected accountancy firms. But he's not done there. Ben wants to change the narative of accountancy and offer top end services to to all local bristol business owners. Find out more about his journey, tackling the covid crisis and his plans to help Bristol businesses negoti…

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From Police Force to Wellness Gardens. How Nathan took the leap into Bristol Business Owner 29:58

2M ago29:58

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Nathan talks us through his journey from Police officer in the Avon & Somerset Police Force to business owner alongside his son. He talks about his how his previous career shaped the focus of his Landscaping business, his biggest struggles and how he can help transform residential and commercial garden spaces into a place of calm. For more info on …

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Building a Family Business: Trust, Teamwork, & Profit Sharing - CIS Exterior Cleaning 51:45

4M ago51:45

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Tom, The managing director of CIS Exterior Cleaning talks about the responsibility of running the family business, keeping his staff and the public safe and coping strategies for his and his employees mental health. To find out more about CIS visit: www.cis1976.com If you are looking to appear on the podcast or would like to speak to us about spons…

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Empowering Electricians: Mark on Building MJP Electrical's Success - Bristol Business Podcast 35:33

4M ago35:33

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In this episode of The Bristol Business Podcast, we sit down with Mark Parry, founder and director of MJP Electrical, one of Bristol's most highly reviewed electrical companies. Mark shares his journey from working with British Gas to establishing MJP Electrical, emphasising the importance of customer service, team development, and leveraging techn…

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How a Bristol Fitness coach is helping busy Dad's get fit & improve their mental health. 33:14

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Paul Sloggett, the founder of Refocus Coaching in Bristol, is dedicated to helping dads enhance their physical and mental well-being through personalised, sustainable strategies. Drawing from his own transformative journey, losing over six stone in his 40s, Paul offers a range of services tailored to busy fathers. These include one-on-one nutrition…

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Tackling Loneliness in Bristol: A Conversation with Tara Fisher of Marmalade Trust 40:24

4M ago40:24

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In this episode of The Bristol Business Podcast, we sit down with Tara Fisher, Chief Operating Officer of Marmalade Trust, the UK's leading loneliness charity based right here in Bristol. Tara shares insights into the charity's mission to raise awareness about loneliness and empower people to make new connections. We delve into the impactful initia…

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5.4- Add Roof Cleaning To Your Exterior Cleaning Business, with Tom Wilson 49:48

4M ago49:48

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Send us a text Tom Wilson certainly has a lot going on, what with moving house and a new baby on the way! He is also juggling two jobs! Working for the fire service and growing his own exterior cleaning business. He is now developing his window cleaning round by adding other services, the latest being a comprehensive roof cleaning service. So how d…

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How Do I Clean Wood Casement Windows? 33:07

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Wood casement windows bring timeless elegance to homes, but beneath their classic charm lies a maintenance challenge that most property owners don't fully understand until problems arise. In this revealing conversation between AC Lockyer and window cleaning veteran Jeremiah Gibson, we dive deep into the hidden world of wood window care and preserva…

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How Do I Clean Hardie Board Siding? 26:15

6M ago26:15

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Expert cleaners AC Lockyer and John Buchholz reveal the secrets to properly maintaining Hardie Board Siding, especially in challenging coastal environments. They break down why pressure washing damages this popular siding material and share professional techniques that sanitize surfaces while preserving their integrity. • Hardie Board Siding offers…

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How Do I Clean Windows? 31:20

6M ago31:20

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We dive into the fascinating world of professional window cleaning with expert Denver Klassen of Denver's Window Cleaning, exploring techniques from traditional squeegee methods to modern pure water systems. Denver shares his 19 years of industry knowledge to help property owners understand the best approaches for maintaining their windows. • Windo…

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5.3- Winning Quotations in Exterior Cleaning 55:04

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Send us a text GetSoapy Get Your Free Trial! A.E.Mackintosh Online Training The Best way to grow your knowledge and boost your business! A.E.Mackintosh In-Person Training Leading Industry Training With CPD Certification GetSoapy Get Your Free Trial! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission a…

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5.2- Springboard To Business Success, with Joe Taylor 57:39

8M ago57:39

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Send us a text Joe is just coming to the end of his first year in exterior cleaning, and he's done amazingly well! Not only has he turned over a decent profit in his first year, but his projected turnover for the year ahead is set to be around £80k! So, how has he done it! What things did he put in place at the start of his business to give him thi…

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5.1- How To Be The Best At Exterior Cleaning 53:49

9M ago53:49

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Send us a text You would find it pretty difficult to find someone with as much roof cleaning experience as me. So in this episode I share my roof cleaning story with you so that your business can benefit. But it's not just about getting the right tools and equipment. I've learnt a lot about sales and marketing techniques from working with many diff…

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4.5- Setting Standards In Your Exterior Cleaning Business 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

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Send us a text Exterior cleaning is an unregulated industry, so how do you make your business stand out as one that provides a high standard of service? In this episode I discuss this topic, as well as many other things that can help you to improve your business approach. GetSoapy Get Your Free Trial! A.E.Mackintosh Online Training The Best way to …

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4.4- Growth Strategy with Maesun Mackintosh 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

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Send us a text Setting targets and coming up with a strategy for growth can be a challenge in business, especially if you lack motivation. Well, with spring just ahead, this is the perfect time to start planning to grow your exterior cleaning business. So in this episode I am joined by my daughter Maesun Mackintosh who has just completed an A level…

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4.3- Five Top Tips For Your Business in 2024! 41:31

1+ y ago41:31

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Send us a text The first AM Podcast of the year, and here are 5 top tips to help your business in 2024! There are a lot of challenges to running your own business these days, so here's a few thing that have not only helped me over the years, but there are a few key things that have really made a difference for people i've helped along the way as we…

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4.2- Going From Selling Cars To Exterior Cleaning Professionals! 50:50

2y ago50:50

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Send us a text It's always great to hear about how the A. E. Mackintosh Exterior Cleaning YouTube channel has helped others to start their own businesses. Josh and Phil both had good jobs as car salesmen when they decided to start their own business partnership as exterior cleaning professionals. It was great to have them on the AM Podcast to hear …

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4.1- Your Business Has So Much Potential! 54:10

2y ago54:10

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Send us a text Welcome to series 4! The podcast has accumulated over 50k downloads in total, so now i'm back with a new series and new episodes sharing great business tips, as well as interviews with other business owners in the industry. We have loads to catch up on as well. GetSoapy Get Your Free Trial! GetSoapy Get Your Free Trial! Mackintosh Sp…

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RDI Detailing 0:24

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https://www.rdidetailing.ca/ When we do our ceramic coating in Vancouver, we aren’t just cleaning your car or spiffing it up. Our aim is to increase the value of your car with the services we offer. We believe that regular maintenance and vehicle protections pay off - far more than the cost, or time, it takes to do them. Our help with auto detailin…

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3.19- Juggling 2 Careers to Make Ends Meet with Ross Chamberlain 46:18

2+ y ago46:18

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Send us a text With growing responsibilities and a wife taking maternity leave, Ross found that he was struggling to provide for his family with just one income. So after starting a window cleaning business for around £100 things have gone from strength to strength. Ross has lots of great tips on how he has grown his business over the last ten year…

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3.18- Should You Take on a Sub Contractor or Employ Staff? 37:49

2+ y ago37:49

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Send us a text When does a sub-contractor become an employee, and is your business ready to take on staff? Going from a one man band to working as part of a team in your business can be a tough transition, so I discuss some of the pros and cons to help you make it work for your business. GetSoapy Get Your Free Trial! GetSoapy Get Your Free Trial! M…

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3.17- My Window Cleaning Business Completely Changed My Life! with Andrew Job 45:04

2+ y ago45:04

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Send us a text Andrew enjoyed running a thriving DJ business until COVID-19 came along and destroyed his income overnight. But that wasn’t the only thing that was about to change. Andrew joins me to tell me how his life got flipped upside down, and how he turned things around with a totally new approach to life! GetSoapy Get Your Free Trial! GetSoa…

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3.16- Hitting Rock Bottom and Bouncing Back, with Michael Williams 40:39

2+ y ago40:39

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Send us a text What an inspirational story! After achieving his dream of becoming a professional boxer, things didn’t turn out like you would expect for Michael Williams. His boxing career had taken a downward turn, was coming to an end, and after his father passed away things really hit rock bottom. So how did Michael manage to pick himself up and…

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3.15- Making The Best Business Plans For 2023!? 44:42

2+ y ago44:42

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Send us a text How are you planning to grow or develop your business in 2023? In this episode I catch up with your comments about the different ways you're planning to develop your exterior cleaning services in the year ahead. I will be making my suggestions as well as telling you about some exciting new developments that I've been working on that …

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3.14- End of Year Review 2022 with Paul Hickmott 54:57

3y ago54:57

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Send us a text What a year it’s been! Pauls business has grown and changed so much in just three years! So in this episode we chat about some of the things he has done over the past year to develop his business, developing new services and getting additional training for this. We will also be talking about some of the new things I’ve been working o…

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3.13- Anyone Can Start Their Own Business featuring Owen Berkshire 59:06

3y ago59:06

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Send us a text At just 15 years of age, Owen shows that it's possible to start a business even while you're still at school! In this special extended episode I ask Owen about the things he's done to establish a professional exterior cleaning service in his local area at such a young age. GetSoapy Get Your Free Trial! GetSoapy Get Your Free Trial! A…

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3.12- Getting Through The Winter with Squeaky Clean Dave 39:29

3y ago39:29

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Send us a text Squeeky Clean Dave Peden has more than 14 years experience using water fed pole for window cleaning! So I just had to meet up with him to get his tips for getting through the winter. As a popular YouTuber he has also tested lots of great bits of kit and even created some of his own DIY solutions too. We discussed everything from warm…

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3.11- Staying Motivated in Winter with Lewis Lee-Shields 43:25

3y ago43:25

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Send us a text Lee is the sort of guy who doesn't like to sit still, he loves to be busy. Even so, motivation can be challenging even for him, especially during those difficult winter months! So I got together with Lee to discuss some great tips for staying motivated this winter. This episode is packed with tons of great tips to keep you going thro…

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3.10- How Much Water Does A Window Cleaner Use? 43:51

3y ago43:51

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Send us a text Water usage can be a tricky thing when it comes to setting up your pure water window cleaning system. There are such a wide variety of tanks and systems available in different sizes! So how much water will you actually use in a day, and what things are going to effect the amount of water you get through? All of this will be answered,…

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3.9- Developing Your Own Business with Adrian Bill 37:06

3y ago37:06

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Send us a text Ever since he left school Ade has had a small window cleaning round. Well it makes more money than a paper round! Then he trained as an electrician but never quite enjoyed it as much. So, how did Ade take his window cleaning round from a small job that gave him some extra pocket money, to a proper career that makes him a good living?…

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3.8- Managing Your Work/Life Balance with Dom Evans 41:43

3y ago41:43

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Send us a text Looking after a young family is never easy, but looking after your own business at the same time can be a huge challenge! Dom Evans and his wife already have a young daughter, and now with the recent arrival of twin boys, Dom is facing increasing demands on his time. But he is proving to be a master of managing his work/ life balance…

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3.7- Choosing The Right Water Fed Pole 43:54

3y ago43:54

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Send us a text How long is your pole really? Having the right tools and equipment to help you work efficiently and reduce fatigue is so important! These are key factors I wanted to consider when making my own range of exterior cleaning tools. Whilst developing my own range of carbon fibre poles I recently found out that some poles aren't as long as…

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3.6- Making the Most of Business Opportunities with Ian Parker 41:54

3y ago41:54

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Send us a text Ian Parker has run his business, Conservatory Valet UK, for quite some time and has gained a wealth of experience over the years. He has run a number of teams working all over the country cleaning conservatory roofs inside and out. So It's great to have him on as a guest so we can all gain from his knowledge and his business approach…

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3.5- Being A Pillar of Your Community with Tom Plant 42:54

3y ago42:54

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Send us a text Like many window cleaners before him, Pro-Shine Tom is a well respected pillar of his community. But he has been through quite a few different jobs before he landed on the one that he really enjoys. Tom Plant joins me to share his business journey, how he has built his reputation, and how he is now giving back to his community. GetSo…

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3.4- Is The Customer Always Right? 42:05

3y ago42:05

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Send us a text ITS A YEAR SINCE I STARTED THE PODCAST! Where has the time gone? And it's Cleaning Expo time again. I am especially excited this year because I will actually be on a stand at the show! So in this episode I will be talking more about that, as well as discussing the question: Is the customer really always right? This episode is jam pac…

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3.3- Matt Hall: Starting From Small Beginnings 35:50

3y ago35:50

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Send us a text Matt Hall is a window cleaner who only started his business a few years ago, but its been hard work to get things going on a small budget whilst still being employed. He joins me on the podcast to tell me about how he got his own business going, and then finally taking the daunting step to leave his job and go self employed! GetSoapy…

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3.2- Sean King: Proving The Doubters Wrong. 43:15

3y ago43:15

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Send us a text Fresh off the back of Amazing Cleans on Channel 5, I had to get Sean in to tell me his amazing business journey on the AM Podcast! From his wild younger days living a party and skateboard lifestyle, many of his friends and family said he couldn't do it! But Sean has worked hard to make his own business, Above and Beyond Cleaning Serv…

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3.1- Big Project Announcement, Also with Help on How to Structure Your Business! 45:56

3y ago45:56

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Send us a text I have been very busy on some big projects recently! So in this first episode of series 3 I ditch the tea for a much needed can of beer to tell you all about the new things I’ve been planning. Yes! This series has got a whole new feel and I want you to get involved! So if you have been on a bit of a journey with your business, or you…

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2.21- Choosing the Right Method to Clean a Roof with Paul Hickmott 34:11

3y ago34:11

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Send us a text How do you know which is the right method to clean any particular roof? Paul and I have worked closely together to pinpoint the right techniques to use in different situations when it comes to roof cleaning. In this episode we discuss through some of the different ways Paul has built up his experience, and how he chooses the right me…

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2.20- Softwash Chemicals Explained with Mark Cave from Softwash UK 49:41

3y ago49:41

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Send us a text As professionals, many of us use a range of different cleaning chemicals. But how much do we really know about what we are using? Mark Cave has many years of pressure washing experience, and now he sells a range of specialist cleaning chemicals for the industry. So of course I can't wait to pick his brains on some of the different ch…

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2.19- Getting Started in Roof Cleaning 46:55

3y ago46:55

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Send us a text This month is all about roof cleaning. So in this episode I thought I would share my journey into roof cleaning. I will tell you about how I started, some of the different methods Ive tried, and why I do it the way I do it now. Of course there will also be your comments and emails too! GetSoapy Get Your Free Trial! GetSoapy Get Your …

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2.18- Getting Your Marketing Strategy Right with Andrew Hart from Rev Clean Marketing 39:52

3+ y ago39:52

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Send us a text Getting your marketing strategy right is much harder now than it was way back when I first started. So this week I speak to marketing expert Andrew Hart from Rev Clean Marketing to get some valuable tips and advice on the subject. Andrew has worked in marketing for 10 years across a variety of industries, but now he specialises in pr…

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2.17- Making Money From YouTube with Jordan Farley from Artisan Electrics 41:49

3+ y ago41:49

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Send us a text With over 136k subscribers, Artisan Electrics is the biggest YouTube channel for the electrical industry. So I couldn't wait to speak to the owner, Jordan Farley, to hear about his business journey and how he has grown his social media following! I find out how he has grown his business, which now employs a growing team of people, bu…

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2.16- My Social Media Tips and Being On The Radio with Kerrie Cosh from BBC Radio Northampton 41:48

3+ y ago41:48

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Send us a text This episode is jam packed! I was recently invited to go on the radio by Kerrie Cosh, BBC Northampton Introducing and Radio 1 DJ. In this very special episode of the AM Podcast I share the interview. Kerrie asks me about how I started my business and how I got started making videos. Also in this episode, I share some of my social med…

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2.15- Managing A Growing and Changing Business with Peter & Carley Mckay (Trad-Man & Trad-Girl) 47:41

3+ y ago47:41

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Send us a text I finally get to speak with the one and only Trad-Man on the podcast! It's been great spending time with Peter and Carley Mckay on the Unger stand at the Interclean show in Amsterdam. We managed to take some time out to chat about how their window cleaning business has grown, and they have had quite a roller coaster ride running thei…

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2.14- Bringing People Together From Across The World with Dietmar Bernstein from Unger 52:03

3+ y ago52:03

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Send us a text Unger tools have been an essential part of my kit since I first started my business, but running a global company like Unger definitely has its challenges. At the Interclean show in Amsterdam it has been incredible to experience first hand how the Unger stand has not only brought so many languages together, but is also reaching a new…

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2.13- The Power of Social Media: Interclean Special 41:00

3+ y ago41:00

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Send us a text I have been using social media to advertise and support my business for quite some time, and now I have been asked by Unger to attend the Interclean show in Amsterdam, all with the aim of creating as much social media as I can! Yes, it's a fantastic opportunity to be on the Unger stand to demonstrate their new nLite water fed pole wi…

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2.12- Business Growth Mindset with Matthew Mackintosh 50:01

3+ y ago50:01

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Send us a text This week I have my younger brother Matthew Mackintosh as my guest. Matt has grown the Mackintosh Family Business from a handful of employees to a team of now over 30 staff which also includes a team of cleaning staff. I speak to Matt to find out what things he has done to grow his business and he shares lots of great tips that could…

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2.11- Developing Tools And Techniques with Richard Everingham 43:45

3+ y ago43:45

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Send us a text Richard is not just the man behind the Ova8 brand of water fed pole window cleaning equipment, but he has gained much experience in different aspects of the cleaning industry. It is always a fascinating chat when Richard and I get together to discuss various aspects of cleaning tools and techniques, but this time I managed to get the…