Beyond Clean with ACE

BCWA S6:E20 Steve Fredlund-”Don’t lead like you are choosing toothpaste”.

Steve Fredlund asks,
”What causes leaders to be unhappy?"
"Have you been a happy leader?"
"Just what do you mean when you tell someone you’re not having a ball?”
Are you making decisions by default?  Most leaders do.  Listen as Steve explains how we just go along with the easiest path not really knowing why.
15 years ago Steve began a quest to become a happier leader.  While that journey has been up, down, and sideways, he has learned some of the major forces behind leader unhappiness.
These insights are bringing clarity and hope to many leaders he had the fortune of sharing with because the good news is that there is a cure to our unhappiness; it is not too late to reverse the effects of years contributing to our growing unhappiness.
Steve Fredlund spent 25 years in Fortune 500 companies including Medtronic, 3M, Thrivent Financial, and Allianz; he has an MBA and is a fellow of the society of actuaries.  Steve is a 2 Time TEDx speaker and East African Humanitarian.  
"Remember to keep your journey healthy, positive, and be proactive."
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BCWA S6:E19 The Challenges & Rewards of Face to Face Meetings in Facility Management

Mike Ward, a Facilities Manager at a school district in Ohio says, "There are a few options on how to handle Face-to-Face meeting situations."
Use surveys to set up the meetings prior to going into the particulars.  
Take a direct services staff member with you; ie. a plumber, electrician, custodian, etc.
Show the super or principal what you know is happening from surveys you have done, maybe even how to use the system fully.
Do a building walk, be sure that a service staff member is with you.
Mike says these will change depending on the age of the buildings and can range up to an hour or more.  Principals know what they want to show you.
Always ask what they feel needs room for improvements.  Some of the challenges is knowing your principals as they change, depending on how large the district is.
Mike says, "You're never done with customer service."
 
"Remember to keep your journey healthy, positive, and be proactive."
 
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There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Beyond Clean With ACEFor educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Academy YouTube channel at Academy of Cleaning.
 

BCWA S6:E18 Sean DeVore ”The New Warm Call”

Sean DeVore, a regular here on this podcast talks with Dave about the NEW blended sales call.
Traditional "Cold Call" is dead, the time when you stopped and dropped off a business card.
The "Warm Call" is where you use social media to learn all you can and navigate the waters of the call before making that first contact.  Remember, you have 2.3 seconds to make that first impression!
Don't be afraid of IT issues, embrace them and become proficient.
Learn from the field experience of the seasoned pro, but also from the young IT-savvy, both can help each other.  
Sean talks about it all.  He mentions Vidyard, videos you embed into your email.  Be careful when using the same old tired email.  
Tutorial Videos are the new way to reach out, says Sean.
At Mannington's annual sales meeting, one of the presentations was about Adapting - Changing in an Ever-Changing Environment.  Senior Living, how to reach specific markets.
Don't miss the part about halfway through the podcast, "The Drip in the Bucket".
Sean lets us know that Whitney Legate, VP of Commercial LVT at Mannington wants to be on the podcast and the date set for her to be here is June 6th. 
If you have a question about this market, please be on this show LIVE broadcast.
 
Reach out to Sean; Sean.DeVore@mannington.com
 
Be sure to listen to Sean DeVore on April 12, 2022, as he gives his PEP Talk at the annual Rock Stars of Cleaning conference. You can find out more here.  www.RockStarsofCleaning.com

BCWA S6:E17 Mike Ward - People & Communication are the keys to Facility Maintenance

"People & Communication is top of the list," says Mike Ward, a Facilities Manager at a school district in Central Ohio.
 
"I think we have gotten too comfortable with an email or text,"  Mike says. 
 
Do you know what ALL CAPS mean in an email?  Mike explains.
We need to get to know people better in order to have harmony in our communication.
Mike has been in facility maintenance for over 21 years and uses surveys with everyone, including surveys that focus on positive reinforcement.
Mike outlines 3 short surveys you can use.
You can reach out to Mike here: broncoblaine67@yahoo.com
Don't forget to nominate your Rock Star Custodian for 2022
www.RockStarCustodian.com
 

BCWA S6:E16 Kenny Seybold says that Communication is key to Facility Maintenance

Kenny Seybold is the Director of Custodial Operations at Flagler County schools in Palm Coast, FL.
Kenny tells us in this episode that COMMUNICATION is the key to all facility maintenance issues.  It is with everyone, from the Superintendent, Principal, Asst. Principal to the frontline custodian, it is the most important issue on every level.
Kenny and Flagler use a program called Essential Assets for work orders and Event Manager.
From the Home Show with over 30,000 people to the 1,500 person auditorium, a middle schools dance, to the wrestling matches, all of these have to be coordinated with facilities management because come Monday morning, the students will be utilizing all of these same areas for learning.
"If you are new to Facility Maintenance, you need to have communicational skills above all," says Kenny.
 
Ken also talks about Ron Crowley, National Rock Star Custodian for 2021.
Find out what is on Kenny's bucket list for this year.
Reach out to Kenny: seyboldk@flaglerschools.com
 
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BCWA S6:E15 Niki Martone Says Nominate Now for 2022

National Rock Star Custodian 2019, Niki Martone has a few short words to her fellow cleaner, custodian, janitors, or plant operators.
Nominate Them NOW!
 
 

BCWA S6:E14 Javier Caurta * Challenges, Rewards, Certifications, and Principles of a Cleaning Operation

Modern Cleaning Solutions, LLC is a woman-owned certified janitorial cleaning service business located in Tampa, FL.
 
Javier is part of the two-person ownership, Jana is the owner and was working while Javier taped this podcast.  
Together they have put together a 1.1 Million dollar GREEN CLEANING operation with 15 individuals now working with them after 5 years.
 
This is Javier's first time on the podcast and talks about the challenges and rewards of their operation and the importance of certifications, dedication, and principles in business.
We specialize in environmentally friendly cleaning services for offices, medical facilities, churches, schools, daycares, and many other businesses.
Just because something smells good or looks clean doesn’t mean that it’s safe or healthy environment.
If you have a question about one of our commercial cleaning services, do not hesitate to contact us!
 
You can reach Modern Cleaning Solutions in Tampa Bay Florida at: https://www.moderncleaningsolutions.com/
 
Don't forget to register for PEP Talks 2022
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BCWA S6 :E13 PEP Talks 2022 Introduces Gloria Strauthers - Leveraging Your Unfair Advantage

Gloria Strauthers will be one of many speakers LIVE on stage at PEPTalks2022 this coming April the 12th.  
You can register to hear Gloria's 15-minute talk, speak with her in an open session, and visit her booth while sitting in your safe place at home. 
 
Yes, this is a LIVE remote streaming conference. 
www.PEPTalk2022.com
 
Be sure to register for the Rock Star All-Access Pass to get the full experience of what the conference has to offer.

BCWA S6:E12 Dr. Katie Nall-Dissolve Your WAFFLES/worries, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion, stress.

Dr. Katie gets Dave to "TAP" his way through this podcast.  You have to listen to understand.
Whether in person or online, Dr. Nall shows others how to dissolve their WAFFLES – worry, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion, and stress.
 
Not only does our next guest have her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, but she also is a TEDx speaker, a professional member of the National Speakers Association, and an Accredited Master Trainer and Certified Practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) with additional training in trauma, quantum, and picture EFT.
A careless housekeeper and worse cook with no desire for rehabilitation she somehow is still married to the same person for over 48 years.
 
Website for Dr. Katie Nall, PH.D.
See Dr. Katie on the stage at TEDxOcala
 
 

BCWA S6:E11 Sean DeVore: PEP Talks 2022

Sean and Dave talk about the upcoming conference, PEP Talks 2022, and what it means to be a speaker, the preparation that goes into it and he follows up on the Liquid Linoleum conversation from last month.
Sean says it is here and says it is now being put down in healthcare locations as a POURED flooring material that has self-healing properties.
You can bet that by the end of the year, it will be in a commercial setting outside of the healthcare market, so listen up.
 
Be sure to visit PEP Talks 2022, www.PEPTalk2022.com