Beyond Clean with ACE

BCWA S4:E16 Bobby Zagers with GEM Supply talks with Dave about COVID-19 and the challenges of distribution.

Bobby Zagers is the VP/CMO of GEM Supply, a distributor in central Florida.  During this time of massive closures of facilities, service personnel is being called into action everywhere.  As a result, distribution is being challenged.
So much so that Bobby was not able to join us for this live broadcast as planned.
Your host, David Thompson however, is at the forefront of dealing with the issues of "Best Practices" when it comes to processing the built environments we service.
This podcast outlined:
Assess the Risk
PPE
Process the Service Workers Area
Process the Elevator/Stairs
Process the Staff Restrooms
Hard Floor Processing
Carpet Processing
Barrier Products
Measure Outcomes
Dave Thompson can be reached at dthompson@academyofcleaning.com
GEM Supply www.GEMSupply.net
Remote Learning www.AcademyofCleaning.com
 https://classes.academyofcleaning.com/p/controlling-infectious-viruses-cononavirus
https://classes.academyofcleaning.com/p/decontamination-of-student-transportation-buses
https://classes.academyofcleaning.com/p/electrostatic-spraying-application-certification

BCWA S4:E17 Graeme Marsh from Z-Bioscience joins Dave talking about probiotic cleaning.

Z BioScience is the developer and manufacturer of a revolutionary "Next Generation" technology in cleaning products that utilize the Power of Nature through the inclusion of Probiotics into its cleaning products.
They guys talk about biological cleaning in place of the disinfectant killing of bacteria and viruses.
Protection by using probiotics, the safety of them, their ability to work when the surface is wet OR dry and to kill odors.
Fight bad bacteria with good bacteria!
You can reach Graeme Marsh at graeme@thefbc.com
Reach out to Z-BioScience at http://www.zbioscience.com/
 
 
 

BCWA S4:E15 J. Darrel Hicks & Dave talk about COVID-19 and best practices.

J. Darrel Hicks presented a 2-hour class on COVID-19, risk assessment, processing of surface, what W.A.S.T.E. stands for and the value of being certified to handle the issue which comes with infection prevention in both the workplace and at home.
In today's podcast, the guys talk about the use of hand sanitizer vs. hand washing, knowing your personal space and controlling your environment.  Did you know that you touch entrance points on your face over 19 times every hour?  These are the places (eyes, nose, mouth) where infectious agents gain entrance to your body and can cause infections and sometimes death.
Here are a few links to the information Darrel and Dave spoke about.
COVID-19 Infection Class: https://classes.academyofcleaning.com/p/controlling-infectious-viruses-cononavirus
John Hopkins COVID-19 map; https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6
Accredited Infection Prevention Expert - LIVE Streaming Class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accredited-infection-prevention-expert-4220-tickets-92716093331
Decontaming Student Transportation Vehicles; https://classes.academyofcleaning.com/p/decontamination-of-student-transportation-buses
 
You can reach Darrel Hicks at darrel@darrelhicks.com
Dave Thompson can be reached at dthompson@academyofcleaning.com
 

BCWA S4:E13 Tandy Pryor talks about the power of Women in business and not giving away that power to someone else.

Have you given your power away to your family, clients, fears, your desire to be “nice”, your old stories, and your past?“Taking back your power” looks a little different for everyone.
Being nice is all well and good, but are you being too nice? Sometimes you have to rock the boat a little to be the best advocate for yourself! The world needs leaders and truth-tellers.
When you envision your ideal self at the end of this year, what does that look like? What if this is the year that you finally transform the things in your life that no longer work? I am here to help you find your way back to INNER PEACE and SUCCESS on your own terms.
 
If you would like a FREE session with Tandy, here is your link: https://www.tandypryorcoaching.com/podcastcalloffer/
 
Connect with Tandy Pryor Coaching here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tandy-pryor-coaching/
https://www.facebook.com/TandyPryorCoaching

BCWA S4:E14 Amy Collins talks about writing books and publishing them. Do you have a story?

Amy Collins, Publishing Expert
Author of THE WRITE WAY
Collins is the founder of Bestseller Builders and president of New Shelves Books.  Collins is a trusted expert, speaker, and recommended sales consultant for some of the largest book and library retailers and wholesalers in the publishing industry. She is a USA TODAY and WALL STREET JOURNAL bestselling author and in the last 20 years, Amy and her team have sold over 40 Million books into the bookstore, library, and Chain store market for small and midsized publishers. She is a columnist for and a board member of several publishing organizations and a trusted teacher in the world of independent publishers.
When not in the office, her focus is on the working poor and poverty elimination, and she spends a great deal of time personally and professionally working with and training women from disadvantaged backgrounds.  A member of several charitable and political organizations, she donates not only her time but a portion of her company’s profits to grant-based charities that work to alleviate the cycle of poverty.
She is a singer in a Celtic blues band on the weekends and is saving for a faster motorcycle.
Website:  www.newshelves.com 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/NewShelvesBooks 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyCollinsNewShelves 
Skype: NewShelvesBooks
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycollins

BCWA S4:E12 Sean & Dave talk about COVID-19 and chemistry on flooring surfaces.

Sean talks about what is most likely to happen when the wrong products are used on flooring surfaces over a period of time.
 What happens when the chemistry is left on flooring materials, not to say that it was too high in pH.
 The guys talk about residues in carpet, films on LVP and more.
 
Want to watch the recording of the COVID-19 class they are talking about, follow this link:
https://classes.academyofcleaning.com/p/controlling-infectious-viruses-cononavirus
 
 
 

BCWA S4:E11 Jerry Pavlic is here talking equipment; small, conventional and robotics.

Jerry Pavlic is an Equipment Division Manager at Brady Industries.  His experience is as an equipment specialist over the last 5 years.
Jerry talks with Dave about service, parts, consulting and the advancement of robotics when it comes to equipment.
His advice is to ask questions, lots of them.  Especially when it comes to the batteries in your powered equipment.
 
Reach out to Jerry via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/restoremyfloor2019/
Reach out to Dave via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davethompson1/
 

BCWA S4:E10 Bill and Dave talk about Coronavirus, PPE, chemical safety, process and outcomes.

Bill Fellows contributes each month and today we talked about proper PPE and procedures when using chemicals.  Proper gloves, goggles and the right type of mask are the hot items when using chemicals safely.
With coronavirus on everyone's mind, Bill and Dave talked about procedures and measuring outcomes as well.
They both talked about the upcoming Clean Buildings Expo in Baltimore, March 16-18;  https://mailchi.mp/academyofcleaning/cleanbuildingsexporockstar
Enjoy.
Contact Bill Fellows: Bill@BillFellows.com
Contact Dave Thompson: dthompson@academyofcleaning.com
 
 
 

BCWA S4:E9 Ricardo Regalado talks about a family business which focuses on all aspects of facility maintenance in the Chicago area, now worth millions.

Rozalado Services    
& 
 
Ricky's two companies he is involved with now. 
Over 7 years, his wife and cousin have built a family empire worth over 7 Million.  17 of Ricky's family members are involved as well as other families. 
Ricky talks about his successes, failures, and communication in this episode.  
And on his bucket list, taking his wife and small child to South Africa!
 
You can follow Ricky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickyregalado
 
Reach out to Ricky via email: ricardoregalado1@gmail.com
Reach Dave: dthompson@academyofcleaning.com
 
We would love to have you come on the show and share your story as well.
 

BCWA S4:E8 Ryan Roghaar talks about the BREAD method in building quality business relationships. Oh, and Spain too!

Ryan Roghaar teaches those who work remotely and those who hire them how to better work together.
In this episode, we talk mainly about the BREAD method.  
Build
Research
Engage
Action
Delight
And don't forget, UFC - Up Front Conversations
Listen and get the inside story on how to use this when building your professional business relationship.
Ryan's Podcast is EGGS
Eggs is a podcast that centers around creativity in all forms. From building businesses, personal projects and constructing brands to crafting music empires, finding social fame, fortune and more—we discuss whatever, whenever, with whomever in search of patterns, expertise, shared experience, and knowledge.
 
You can connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanroghaar/
Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davethompson1/