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Talking Clean in a Dirty World

Talking Clean in a Dirty World Podcast originates from GEM Supply in Orlando, FL.

Here we chat with people in the cleaning industry; frontline staff, custodial supervisors, and industry experts. Hear what we talk about and do beyond just cleaning the fixtures in a building.

Further podcasts by Dave Thompson

Podcast on the topic Wirtschaft

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Clean Sidewalks&Buildings WITHOUT Pressure Washing * Talking Clean in a Dirty World from 2023-10-24T13:57:30

Watch and listen as we discuss Citra Shield, a spray-and-walk-away solution that removes algae and biological growth without the need for constant pressure washing. <...

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Communication in Facility Management with Mike Ward&Bobby Zagers from 2023-09-27T10:01

Have you heard these myths about custodians who prioritize cleanliness and effective communication in educational institutions?

My...

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Mike Ward’s Secrets to Cleanliness * Talking Clean in a Dirty World from 2023-09-23T09:59:59

My special guest is Mike Ward, author of the book, "Who Swings Your Mop" and creator of the Rock Star Custodian.

Today we're joined by Mike Ward, a seasoned veteran in public education w...

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Mastering Cleanliness Measurements: ATP Meters Demystified with Dr. Greg Whiteley * Talking Clean in a Dirty World from 2023-09-15T14:37

Every time you do ATP swabbing, you should do two swabs on the same surface. With every ATP swab, there's a 20% chance that the swab is wrong by a factor of two. But i...

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Biofilms Uncovered: The Science Behind Resilient Bacteria and Effective Cleaning from 2023-09-08T08:24

Dr. Greg Whiteley, Javier Caurta, Don Tracy, and Bobby Zagers unravel the complexities of cleaning biofilms.

Discover the significance of understanding the variables involved in cleaning,...

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Navigating Disinfectant Regulations in Relation to Bio-Based Product Claims from 2023-08-30T17:12:18

Renowned disinfectant expert Dr. Greg Whiteley exposes the dirty truth of bio-based cleaners, as he separates effective disinfectants from imposters, revealing the crucial guidelines manufacture...

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Bloopers&Thoughts: After Show with Javier Caurta*Talking Clean in a Dirty World from 2023-08-16T13:10

When the camera is SUPPOSED to be OFF! 

What happens? 

Here is your first look!

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The Potential of Bio-Based Disinfectants&FDA Approval Explored: Talking Clean in a Dirty World from 2023-08-09T06:00

Do you want to improve the safety of your disinfection practices and find a better alternative?

Our guest, Bobby Zagers, will reveal a solution that will lead ...

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Choosing the Best BSC: Why Reputation Matters Most in the Cleaning Industry * Talking Clean in a Dirty from 2023-08-01T04:37:03

Does this sound familiar?

You've been told to choose a Building Service Contractor (BSC) based solely on their price.

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Embracing Technology: The Key to Competitiveness in Cleaning * Talking Clean in a Dirty World from 2023-07-03T10:35

Join host Dave Thompson and his guests,

  • the tech-savvy Javier Caurta,
  • the industry insider Bobby Zagers,
  • and the efficiency-driven Don Tracy,

as t...

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Janitorial Services Growth * Talking Clean in a Dirty World from 2023-06-26T11:00

The topic for today's discussion is whether or not there really is going to be a 9% growth in the custodial/janitorial cleaning market over the next decade.  

This report says: Global Jan...

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Are Your Business Books in the Black? Talking Clean in a Dirty World from 2023-06-23T11:54:01

Being profitable and having cash flow is what keeps a business going.

Many new cleaning operations don't make the 5-year mark becaus...

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”Work-Life Harmony Not Balance,” says Mickey Anderson from 2023-06-09T08:58

Work-life harmony is more the correct way of looking at our lives rather than the old, Worklife Balance of before, says Mickey Anderson.

In this episode of our podcast with Dave, she expl...

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Using AI to ”Rip Off&Duplicate” from 2023-05-16T09:54:31

You just have to listen to get the full picture here but Mickey gave us a quote from the book, "Double, Double" 

R&D - Rip Off & Dupl...

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Are YOU Using Social Media&Emails Right in YOUR Marketing from 2023-04-03T14:57

In this month's podcast with Mickey Anderson she points out that social media is just used to get people to listen or watch and get on your list, your email list that ...

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Mickey Anderson * The Marketing Closer says that AI Content Creation is What You Must Invest in for 2023. from 2023-03-22T10:20

Have you used Google Maps, let your phone help you with the next words to use, or used the words that pop up when you're writing a text?

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Profit! Profit! Profit First if Your Running a Business, says Rocky Lalvani from 2023-03-17T10:56

Have you ever heard of having 5 bank accounts from day one?

Rocky explains the five DIFFERENT types of accounts you need to insure p...

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Terry Tucker is the epidemy of Sustainable Excellence, which is the title of his new book. from 2023-03-13T10:54:52

You have to watch and listen to this episode as Terry takes you on his journey from the Citadel, SWAT, and his time as a basketball coach!

As a man over 6 1/2' tall, he looks at a differe...

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Don’t Read this Book * Bracha Goetz from 2023-03-02T11:13:23

We caught up with Bracha in Isreal where she spends half of her life now after learning about her heritage.

Her children working with...

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Video emails may be the key marketing tool for 2023. from 2023-02-20T07:20

Email marketing just changed in a big way!  Since people don't read what you write, why not send a video instead?

Have you started to...

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Synthetic Flooring&Maintenance is the topic with Sean DeVore from 2023-02-13T07:00

Today the podcast is about the maintenance & care of synthetic floors. Rubber & Vinyl mainly.

Sean DeVore talks about some of the ch...

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2020 sent Robert, his wife and three kids under 7 on the road. from 2023-02-06T12:55:38

In 2022, Robert and his family purchased a van special for touring.

And touring they have been doing. T

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10 seconds, 1 minute or more: How do you get your info? Talking Clean in a Dirty World from 2023-02-03T08:00

We gather information every second of each day.

How much time we spend on getting that information is only a matter of how intereste...

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Dealing with Physical&Mental Trauma in the Best Way with Keagan Hadley from 2023-01-30T09:00

Keagen Hadley is an occupational therapy doctor specializing in using psychological treatments such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with his patients.

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What do you use: Cotton or Microfiber? Talking Clean in a Dirty World from 2023-01-27T08:00

Cotton or Microfiber?

Does it matter?

To whom does it matter?

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Do you Know Your Chemicals? Talking Clean in a Dirty World from 2023-01-23T18:40:01

Listen to the discussion about whether or not people really know anything about the chemicals they are using today.

The topic starte...

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From Talk Radio through Military, Podcasting is his Joy Today with Jason Skeesick from 2023-01-23T09:00

Jason Skeesick and Dave talk about the joys of podcasting. 

Sharing with others. 

Doing what most...

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Quit Hunting for Leads with Mickey Anderson from 2023-01-16T10:20

Mickey explains why most entrepreneurs need to focus on the leads they have rather than trying to gain new ones in this podcast.

Mos...

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Water Damage, Abatement, and Installer Issues with Sean DeVore * BCWA S7:E06 from 2023-01-11T07:52:24

Sean DeVore schools us on the issues that arise when a carpet is flooded and then has to be removed.

In the case he presents today, ...

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At the Circus with Dave Letterfly * Artist * Painter * Speaker * Author from 2022-12-22T18:01:12

When was the last time you went to the local CIRCUS?  

Listen as I follow a local artist and painter as he shows us around the circus...

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Do You Know if You Are Breathing Good Air with Dinesh&David * ThinkLite Aire from 2022-12-16T08:25

Do you think about the quality of the air you breathe?

If you suffer from any respiratory issues, you sure do.

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Creating a Wholistic Marketing Plan * Mickey Anderson from 2022-12-12T11:30

Mickey Anderson joins us each month to talk marketing strategies and her tip for today is to know how your audience is getting your information.  

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Vandalism Removal on Floors with Sean DeVore from 2022-12-06T13:54:42

Removing any form of vandalism on any flooring material does not have only one answer as Sean DeVore with Mannington Commercial explains in this podcast.

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BCWG S6:E70 Tampa Cleaning Festival Keynote Speaker Allan Langer * Everyone Sells from 2022-11-30T11:27:38

This episode highlights Allan Langer, Author of the Seven Secrets to Selling More by Selling Less.

Allan will be the keynote speaker ...

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BCWG S6:E69 Finding and Using a Coach, Personally and Professionally with Jesse Fisco from 2022-11-21T15:03:38

Jesse Fisco is the founder of Emerge Coaching in Salt Lake City, Utah,

one of the SEVEN LLC's that he still operates today.

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BCWG S6:E68 Get Searched with Gert Mellak&SEOLeverage from 2022-11-15T03:43:24

Our guest today Gert Mellak tells us that Seach Engine Optimisation (SEO) is getting the right information to the Google search so that when someone sets aside the tim...

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BCWA S6:E67 Grow Your Business with Mickey Anderson from 2022-11-15T03:42

In this podcast, Mickey Anderson & Dave talk about YouTube shorts, the book EMyth and taking time to focus on what REALLY moves your business forward.

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BCWG S6:E66 Do you know about ”Way Find” LV flooring? Sean DeVore tells us. from 2022-11-08T07:41:55

This month, Sean and Dave talk about the changing office, what the new offices of 2023 might look like when it comes to traffic lanes, and the maintenance of flooring....

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BCWG S6:E65 Emily Johnson * ”Daughter, Finish My Story,” Mom wrote from 2022-11-04T12:01:55

know now that this is where my story ends, so I hope you will begin where I left off. I will watch over you through the good times and the bad. I will be there with you to share the joys of beco...

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BWCG S6:E64 Jeffery Barnes * The Wisdom of Walt from 2022-10-26T16:24:09

Known as "Dr. Disneyland" Jeff Barnes teaches the world's only accredited college course on The History of Disneyland.  

Why?

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BCWG S6:E63 Kim Sorrelle * LOVE IS from 2022-10-26T10:52:54

Kim Sorrelle is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, the director of a humanitarian organization, activist, mother, grandmother, lover of all people, and black licorice.

Kim is the director o...

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BCWG S6:E62 Talking Clean in a Dirty World: E03 * Hurricane Ian, Automation&Reviews from 2022-10-18T14:37:34

The panel started this discussion by talking about the recent hurricane that raged through the middle of Florida on September 28, 2022.

Everyone on the panel was affected by the storm in...

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BCWG S6:E61 Talking Clean in a Dirty World: E02 from 2022-10-18T14:14:48

If you’re a manager, supervisor, or owner of either a building service contracting or in-house maintenance operations, this show is for you!

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BCWG S6:E60 Talking Clean in a Dirty World * E01 from 2022-10-18T13:59:04

If you’re a manager, supervisor, or owner of either a building service contracting or in-house maintenance operations, this show is for you!

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BCWG S6:E59 Charles Smith * PTSD is NOT the end of your life! from 2022-10-13T14:07:21

PTSD - Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder is NOT just diagnosed in military individuals as Charles explains during this podcast.

 

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BCWG S6:E58 5 No Cost/ Low Cost Tips * CES&Indoor Air Quality from 2022-10-12T04:07:47

Luke Gard is an Environmental Hygienist with Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO, and is in charge of the Healthy Schools Program.

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BCWG S6:E57 Luke Gard * Students - Food - Filters from 2022-10-07T18:48:37

We sat down at one table during the Sunday evening MSPMA reception and found;

Amy Roderick: roder...

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BCWG S6:E56 Tom Sauvage * Concrete&Foam Buildings from 2022-10-07T15:03:40

Tom Sauvage has been an Assistant Superintendent at Meramec Valley R-lll for 5 years and says it is all about people, no matter what.

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BCWG S6:E55 Salum Stutzer * Independence Schools * Challenges&Being Prepared from 2022-10-07T12:52:20

While mingling through the Sunday evening MSPMA conference reception crowd, I came upon Salum Stutzer who is with the Independence Public Schools.

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BCWG S6 E54 Mickey Anderson * Marketing for Micro - Small Business from 2022-10-07T07:33:08

Mickey Anderson has joined the Beyond Clean podcast on a monthly basis. 

She will be LIVE on the air with us every 1st Monday of the ...

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BCWG S6:E53 Sean DeVore * Hurricane IAN, FSPMA Conference and More from 2022-10-07T06:54:12

At the time of this podcast taping, Hurricane IAN had just passed through the state of Florida. 

Our thoughts are with those less fo...

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BCWG S6:E52 Paul Noe * Says Goodbye After 40+ Years in Cleaning from 2022-09-05T10:39:36

Today we join Paul Noe at his retirement party held at GEM Supply in Lakeland, Florida.  (pardon the background noise, but it was a party!)

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BCWG S6:E50 Mickey Anderson on Marketing, Social Media and the Vegas Rodeo from 2022-09-02T12:16

Yes, you saw that right!  The Las Vegas Rodeo. 

You will have to listen to the podcast to hear about this from the lady in Canada wh...

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BCWG S6:E49 Brian Spada talks about NYU Langone Health Study&EvaClean from 2022-08-31T09:19:12

Brian Spada spent 16 months with the EVS team in the NYU Langone Health hospital during COVID to oversee a study using an EvaClean product, practices, and processes. Listen

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BCWG S6:E47 Elise Whann *From the Orlando counter at GEM, she sees it all! from 2022-08-21T15:31:56

For almost 10 years, Elise Whann has been the customer care person on the showroom floor and behind the counter for GEM Supply, at 1312 W. Washington, Orlando. 

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BCWG S6:E46 Paul Owens talks about the purpose of GEM Supply. from 2022-08-21T10:52:54

GEM Supply has four locations in Florida and Paul Owens keeps tabs on all of them and the 40+ people who serve the needs of individuals through cleaning supplies and e...

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BCWG S6:E45 Tim Swackhammer knows mold and how to remediate it. from 2022-08-21T10:45:53

Tim Swackahmmer is the Founder and CEO of Mold Medics and Mold Medics Franchising.

Mold Medics is dedicated to helping people improve...

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BCWG S6:E44 Susan Burch * The Health Detective&our Cleaning Discussion from 2022-08-16T10:56:54

In 2020 Susan Burch set up “A Healthy NZ” and began making videos about eating for good health to help others.  

Susa...

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BCWG S6:E43 Shallan Ramsey * Building an Empire through Feminine Hygiene from 2022-08-08T16:26:05

Shallan’s lifelong entrepreneurial journey started with a lemonade stand as a child, a swimming lesson business as a teenager, and a tile installation company in her e...

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BCWG S6:E42 Daniel&Paul welcome you to GEM Supply, Lakeland. from 2022-08-05T05:38:38

Daniel Ramcharitar is Operations Manager at GEM Supply in Lakeland, Florida.

From shower cleaner to equipment. 

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BCWG S6:E41 Sean DeVore * The Pearls of Going CHEAP from 2022-08-01T14:32:09

WOW, that floor looks great! 

We used a cylindrical brush, neutral floor cleaner, and when in both directions! 

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BCWG S6:E40 Bob Zagers Sr. * Facility Advisor for GEM Supply from 2022-07-28T11:11:58

Bob Zagers Sr. is one of the facility advisors for our podcast sponsor GEM Supply.

 

Starting in 19...

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BCWG S6:E39 Ken is the smiling face behind the counter at GEM Supply-Orlando from 2022-07-14T12:29:17

Today we are talking with Ken Bullard from GEM Supply, our sponsor.

Ken is the one who will be smiling at you when you walk into their showroom from the drive-thru parking.

You wi...

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BCWG S6:E38 Sean DeVore * FSPMA sessions and the new generations of facility staff. from 2022-07-12T06:37:24

Sean & Dave talk about the upcoming sessions they will be doing together at the annual Florida School Plant Managers Association conference to...

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BCWG S6:E37 Mark Cocco introduces the Florida School Plant Management Association Conference from 2022-06-27T14:47:04

Mark Cocco is the Safety Manager for the Martin County School District in Jupiter, FL, and President of the Florida School Plant Management Association.

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BCWG S6:E36 Mike Metz talks about Facilities End of year PO’s from 2022-06-23T16:57:26

Mike Metz has been with Flagler County Schools since 2003.    Currently, he is the Maintenance Supervisor over HVAC- Intercoms-Marquees-Radios-Generators and Fire systems such as extinguishers, hoo...

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BCWG S6:E35 Bob DePasquale * The Journey through Cancer,&Radical Generosity from 2022-06-20T15:18:06

Bob DePasquale's mission is to make the world a better place by encouraging people to find the blessings in tragedy and use their gifts to help others.

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BCWG S6:E34 Charley Branham introduces the Missouri School Plant Managers conference. from 2022-06-13T20:52:27

Charley Branham is the Executive Director of MSPMA, Missouri School Plant Managers Association (only the second one in its 38 years).  Charley retired as Asst. Superintendent of the Troy R-lll S...

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BCWG S6:E33 Amy Siegfried*Everyone Has Their Own Version of Smart from 2022-06-08T03:34:15

Amy Siegfried is a third-generation entrepreneur and co-founder of Last Night's Game.  Amy's advice transcends generations;

  • Show up to your job.
  • L...

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BCWG S6:E32 Whitney LeGate&Sean DeVore talk about Luxury Vinyl Flooring from 2022-06-07T09:33:55

Whitney LeGate, VP of Commercial LVT & Sheet, has been with Mannington Commercial for over 12 years, working in Sales Operations, Training & Development, and Product M...

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BCWG S6:E31 Javier Caurta talks about Green Cleaning, Profits&Employees from 2022-05-30T17:35:06

Honor Memorial Day Today

Today We Remember all those who served and gave us the ability to have this podcast in a free country.

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BCWG S6:E30 Mike Metz *What happens in the next 8 weeks in facility maintenance? from 2022-05-25T13:40:58

Mike Metz has been with Flagler County Schools since 2003.

Currently, he is the Maintenance Supervisor over HVAC- Intercoms-Marquees-Radios-Generators and Fire systems such as Extinguishe...

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BCWG S6:E29 Kenny Seybold * Plant Services challenges as school year closes. from 2022-05-11T08:56:29

"Didn't you get the email with the work order for the tables and chairs at our event today?" was the way Kenny Seybold started his Monday morning.

Dressed in his 'meeting' clothes, Kenny ...

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BCWG S6:E28 Sean DeVore on his Rock Star Conference - PEP talk * Channeling Your Future from 2022-05-03T05:59:51

The first Rock Stars of Cleaning conference is in the books.

  • What was the first challenge in being a speaker?
  • What has this experience meant for you?
  • Would you want...

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BCWG S6:E27 Jonathan Prichard * Stage, Sales, Communication and a Mentalist. from 2022-05-02T14:51:08

How does being an entertainer and a mentalist relate to sales and communication?  Jonathan Prichard explains this and more in this episode.

  • We talk about the challenges of LIVE and V...

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BCWG S6:E26 Douglas Henley ll * Says, ”Be sure Your Vendor is Capable.” from 2022-04-07T17:54:26

Douglas Henley says that there is a Vendor Survey he uses when working with those organizations that provide services and products to a facility maintenance department...

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BCWG S6:E24 Sean, Allan, Rosario&Dave talk about the Rock Stars of Cleaning Conference from 2022-04-07T04:09:25

ean DeVore is one of the 17 speakers who will be giving a 15-minute PEP talk during the Rock Stars of Cleaning conference.

Sean's PEP...

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BCWG S6:E25 Kenny Seybold - Facility Maintenance from the Home Show to the Athletic Fields from 2022-04-07T03:38:45

Kenny Seybold is back with us again, and the first thing on his mind today is the limited resources everyone is talking about these days, staff.

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BCWG S6:E23 Merit Kahn * The Four Magic Words Which Can Change Everything” from 2022-03-30T05:24:13

If you are reading this, you want those four magic words from Merit Kahn.  You have to listen to get them! Sorry.

However, one of Merit's tips is don't use the other four words, "Are You ...

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BCWG S6:E22 Graeme Marsh * Cleaner/Disinfectants are the Worst from 2022-03-28T15:43:03

"Cleaners make lousy disinfectants. Disinfectants make lousy cleaners and Cleaner/Disinfectants are the worst," says Graeme Marsh our guest this afternoon on Beyond Cl...

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BCWG S6:E21 Kirsha Campbell * 39 Steps to from 2022-03-28T13:14:21

Three Key Things you need to be doing as a CEO to get your business to Profit, Cash Flow, and Wealth as well as be recession-proof in 2022, according to Kirsha Campbell, our guest speaker today....

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BCWG S6:E20 Steve Fredlund - ”Don’t lead like you are choosing toothpaste”. from 2022-03-21T14:09:30

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?” Listen
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BCWG S6:E19 The Challenges&Rewards of Face to Face Meetings in Facilities Manangement from 2022-03-21T10:45:47

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 prio...

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BCWG S6:E18 Sean DeVore ”The New Warm Call” from 2022-03-18T18:17:52

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 ca...

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BCWG S6:E17 Mike Ward - People&Communication are the keys to Facility Maintenance from 2022-03-02T17:34:02

"People & Communication is top of the list," says Mike Ward, a Facilities Manager at a school district in Central Ohio.

 

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BCWG S6:E16 Kenny Seybold says that Communication is key to Facility Maintenance from 2022-02-25T14:53:35

Kenny Seybold is the Director of Custodial Operations at Flagler County schools in Palm Coast, FL.

Kenny tells us in this episode tha...

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BCWG S6:E14 Javier Caurta * Challenges, Rewards, Certifications, and Principles of a Cleaning Operation from 2022-02-21T13:20:44

Modern Cleaning Solutions, LLC is a woman-owned certified janitorial cleaning service business located in Tampa, FL.

 

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BCWG S6:E12 Dr. Katie Nall-Dissolve Your WAFFLES/worries, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion, stress. from 2022-02-14T14:59:19

Dr. Katie gets Dave to "TAP" his way through this podcast.  You have to listen to understand.

Whether in person or online, Dr. Nall s...

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BCWG S6:E11 Sean DeVore: PEP Talks 2022 from 2022-02-14T14:56:43

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 ...

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BCWG S6:E10 Brian Winch - Why I Clean Up Liter from 2022-02-02T17:30:45

From litter to TV, Brian is here to tell us about his side hustle worth 50 to 100K per year.

 

Bria...

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BCWG S6:E9 Robin Sacks - More Confidence/Less Stress When Speaking from 2022-02-02T17:27:34

If you think some people are "naturals" at confidence, public speaking, and effective communication, think again! They simply learned a skill set that anyone can learn. Confidence, self-talk, a...

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BCWG S6:E8 Travis Lee Direct Mail Marketing in 2022 from 2022-01-25T09:47:26

At 3D Mail, we help direct mail marketers increase the return on investment of their direct mail with creative, unique, and cl...

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BCWG S6:E7 Sabrina Ozzo-Abuse Should Have NO Place in the Workplace from 2022-01-24T20:16:19

Sabrina Osso is a speaker, a TEDx Speaker, and consultant on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and places of residence.

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BCWG S6:E6 Jennifer Smrz - The Importance of Labels from 2022-01-17T16:57:39

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 43, followed by 5 surgeries & 18 months of treatment, coupled with dealing with anxiety/depression, Jenn is passionate abou...

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BCWG S6:E2 PEP Talk 2022 introduces Sean DeVore from 2022-01-08T04:04:22

Sean DeVore will be one of many speakers LIVE on stage at PEPTalks2022 this coming April the 12th.  

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BCWG S6:E1 Sean DeVore - Poured Linoleum from 2022-01-07T19:43:13

Linoleum is made of natural materials that are biodegradable and as we start this new year, you will learn that it's not the old product of the 40's/50's anymore.

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BCWG S5:E33 RICHARD PRINZ-PROTOCOLS FOR HEALTHCARE AND HIGHER EDUCATION from 2021-12-06T14:21:29

Richard Prinz is our guest speaker today talking about assessments, roadmaps, education, and higher education.

He is here to t...

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BCWG S5:E23 SEAN DEVORE TALKS ABOUT CARPET, DIRT AND CHOICES. from 2021-09-13T12:59:38

When choosing carpet tiles, remember that you need to know the proper process and frequency required to keep it in top service order.

Sean and Dave talk about fiber construction, positiv...

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BCWG S5:E22 JERRY BAUER ON THE VALUE OF VALUE! from 2021-08-30T15:28:16

What does value mean? How to you determine value? Who is looking at value right? Jerry has sold chemicals to the Hospitality, Nursing Home, Food Manufacturing & Brewer...

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BCWG S5:E20 BILL FELLOWS SPEAKS ABOUT DISINFECTANTS IN OUR COVID WORLD. from 2021-08-20T17:04:36

Bill Fellows, an ISSA assessor follows up our show from Monday on the safe use of chemicals in a pandemic world.

The discussion is a...

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BCWG S5:E20 PROCESSING SURFACES FOR HEALTH IN A PANDEMIC WORLD from 2021-08-17T15:58:28

Dr. Greg Whitely, J. Darrel Hicks and David Thompson ask you to join them for a roundtable discussion around COVID/DELTA. Healthy results must be the focus of all pandemic cleaning around the world...

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BCWG S5:E19 DR GREG WHITELEY - DELTA VARIANT AND CLEANING from 2021-08-04T05:19:03

Dr. Greg Whiteley and Dave talk about COVID/DELTA and what if any changes we need to make in selecting our chemistry and processes when dealing when servicing fomites ...

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BCWG:S5:E18 SEAN DEVORE ON SCHOOLS, FLOORS AND PROCRASTINATION from 2021-08-04T05:17:34

Sean DeVore with Mannington Mills talking about new LV floors, schools and maintenance.

The guys also talk about the upcoming FSPMA ...

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BCWG S5:E17 BILL FELLOWS AND THE VALUE OF CERTIFICATIONS IN A POST COVID WORLD. from 2021-07-17T08:23:20

Bill Fellows, an ISSA assessor is back to talk about the Accredited Hazard Communications Technician course and the value of certifications in what will be a post COVI...

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BCWG S5:E16 IS THE FLOORING YOU HAVE MEETING YOUR EXPECTATIONS? DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FSPMA? from 2021-07-02T14:03:37

One of the recurring issues that keep coming up as individuals and operations change their flooring materials is that they are not spending enough time and due diligen...

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BCWG S5:E15 Sean&Dave talk about getting and taking professional advice and hot rod Fords. from 2021-06-07T16:00:37

Sean starts the morning conversation with a bit about his recent trip to the eye doctor and the resulting advice and procedure he had to have done. 

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BCWG S5:E14 Sean DeVore is talking about cleaning residues from LV flooring. from 2021-05-11T16:02:08

Sean and Dave talk through the art of cleaning LV flooring, which is the main maintenance required.  This daily process replaces all of the polishing and refinishing o...

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BCWG S5:13 Dr. Aaron Buchko - The Leader’s Journey to “Why” from 2021-04-30T04:56:43

Dr. Buchko and Dave get together for a conversation about what Leadership is really all about and the never-ending journey to understand "Why".

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BCWG S5:E12 Darrel Hicks -Calling all Leaders in Infection Prevention from 2021-04-30T04:53:59

Darrel Hicks is one of the four speakers scheduled to work with students in the Accredited Infection Prevention MASTER's program this fall and is with Dave in the stud...

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BCWG S5:E11 Troy Raszka talks with us about our dirty HVAC systems and clean air. from 2021-04-30T04:52:23

Troy from Pure Air is back to highlight the positive side of quality indoor air as it pertains to our HVAC systems.  

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BCWG S5:E10 Bill Fellows talks about cleaning, disinfecting and chemical safety. from 2021-04-16T13:51:41

There are two upcoming dates for the Accredited Hazard Communications Technician course, instructed by Bill Fellows and produced by the Academy.

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BCWG S5:E8 Sean DeVore with Mannington Mills is talking sales, technology and floors. from 2021-04-05T21:50:31

Here are some of the sales tools that Sean and Dave talk about during this podcast.  Enjoy.   https://www.salesforce.com/  

Sean an...

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BCWG S5:E 05 Bill Fellows introduces the Accredited Hazard Communications Technician class. from 2021-02-12T14:32:34

Bill Fellows is an ISSA Auditor and regular here on Beyond Clean.

 

Over the last 6 months, Bill ...

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BCWG S5:E04 J. Darrel Hicks joins us for the first time to talk about the Accredited Infection Prevention program. from 2021-02-05T15:29:06

J. Darrel Hicks is past President of IEHA, a 34 year veteran of hospital environmental services, and currently President of the Healthcare Surfaces Institute.

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BCWG S5:E3 Sean DeVore and Dave talk about issues and questions when installing new LV flooring. from 2021-02-01T16:45:07

The guys talk about prepping the floor, the issues during installation, and what you need to be looking for once your new flooring is in place.

Classes are scheduled for professional dev...

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BCWG S5:E02 Dr. Aaron Buchko is back - speed, agility and flexibility are the words for the afternoon. from 2021-01-27T03:37:53

Special thanks to Eric for helping make this a great podcast!

You don't want to miss this one.  

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BCWG S5:E01 Sean DeVore/Mannington Mills is back this year to talk about flooring in 2021. from 2021-01-04T15:31:09

Sean and Dave talk about the ups of 2020 and what the view for 2021 is.

 

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BCWG S4:E67 Sean DeVore&Dave review 2020 and talk about 2021 for the flooring market from 2020-12-08T08:51:11

What has 2020 done for your business?  Was it good for your personal life?  What is in the cards for 2021 and floor care?

 

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BCWG S4:E66 Sean DeVore&Dave talk about removing scratches in Luxury Vinyl flooring&their new class. from 2020-11-02T16:08:04

If you have luxury vinyl flooring, you either do have or will have scratches in it. 

These can be from almost anything, but don't do...

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BCWG S4:E65 Aaron Buchko talks about how business is staying positive during this pandemic. from 2020-11-02T16:06

Dr. Aaron Buchko, Professor of Management at Bradley University, talks with Dave on this podcast about how businesses must itemize, write down, and outline what they w...

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BCWG S4:E64 Sean DeVore is talking LVP and LVT, prep work and installation. from 2020-09-14T18:56:50

GEM Supply is opening a new location in Tampa and Sean is here to walk us through all of the knowledge we need to make the right decisions about how to prep a floor su...

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BCWG S4:E61 Bill Fellows and Dave talk about mental, emotional and operational challenges and cleaning technicians. from 2020-08-21T13:07:16

As more and more attention is paid to the individuals within this industry, people are finding out that the people who maintain the buildings they live and work in are...

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BCWG S4:E60 Vanesa Gandolfo with VEPPA Cleaning talks about ACE education, challenges and technology. from 2020-08-17T18:42:37

Vanesa Gandolfo is a native of Argentina who started a cleaning business of her own in the Palm Beach, Florida area, and has been on a move to get all the professional development education she ...

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BCWG S4:E59 Dr. Greg Whiteley is a back talking biofilms, MRO’s and school openings. from 2020-08-13T08:02

Dr. Greg Whiteley is back talking about resistant organisms, biofilms, and the process of cleaning and disinfecting.  During the conversation, it is evident that the g...

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BCWG S4:E58 Sean DeVore talks about the challenges of maintaining rubber tile floors. from 2020-08-04T15:24:16

Apparently, Mannington Mills had an installer put down some rubber tiles and it didn't go as planned.  Sean was called in to correct the issue and then go to see that ...

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BCWG S4:E57 Joseph Barone on with Dave talking collaborative cleaning in churches. from 2020-07-22T12:41:13

 Joseph Barone is the owner of "A Fool for Learning" where he helps organizations learn so that they can perform at maximum efficiency.

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BCWG S4:E56 Bill Fellows talks about the SDS and the Globally Harmonized System. from 2020-07-20T10:14:35

 

A podcast listener asks Bill, "What is an SDS"?  

 

Do you know?

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BCWG S4:E55 Dr. Buchko talks about marketing, information and perceptions in this episode. from 2020-07-15T13:42:58

Dr. Aaron Buchko is back for his monthly visit with Dave and the two are talking perceptions based on what people see and hear on the network and on the internet.

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BCWG S4:E54 Sean DeVore and Dave talk about signs taped to carpet, residues, masks and handwashing stations. from 2020-07-06T16:20:28

Sean and Dave get into a discussion about chemical buildup, masks, hand sanitizer, and handwashing stations...and talk LIVE with a listener from India.

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BCWG S4:E53 Kevin Stoller talks with us about what is happening now and in the coming months in K-12 schools. from 2020-06-30T20:17:16

Kevin Stoller is Co-Founder and President of Kay-Twelve, a leading national distributor of educational furniture. Kay-Twelve helps schools create better learning envir...

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BCWG S4:E52 Bill Fellows is back talking the pH chart, strength of chemicals and safety. from 2020-06-19T15:37:21

Bill Fellows is talking this month about the pH of chemicals, acids and alkaline, chemical safety, and pictograms on the SDS. 

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BCWG S4:E51 Dr. Aaron Buchko talks about the void in behavior we are all going through at this stage of the pandemic. from 2020-06-10T19:20:14

Aaron and Dave talk through the issues of behavior changes.  The first stage was to realize we had to get over the fact that things had changed forever, now we have to...

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BCWG S4:E50 Sean Devore is back and the topic of masks and disinfecting floors is on our minds. from 2020-06-01T18:17:10

As this is a LIVE show, a listener jumped into the conversation when the guys quit talking about disinfecting floors and started talking masks and protocols.

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BCWG S4:E49 Chris Tuff helps us understand how to effectively recruit, retain and motivate Millennials. from 2020-05-29T16:08:18

Chris has worked with individuals and departments at several Fortune 500 companies to help them improve the recruiting and performance of Millennial workers.   He is the author of "The Millennial W...

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BCWG S4:E48 Bill Fellows is back talking about COVID, disinfectants and Safety Data Sheets. from 2020-05-16T11:30:51

Bill and Dave talk about how people are using disinfectants during the pandemic and the use of sprayers vs. a flip top.

Bill continu...

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BCWG S4:E47 Douglas Henley has a few words on how a BSC excels during challenging times. from 2020-05-11T17:32:25

Douglas Henley is Vice President for Owens Realty Services focusing on training and best practices.  Douglas has ove...

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BCWG S4:E46 Christian Harris, located in London, England is here to talk about slippery, grimy floors and hygienically cleaning them. from 2020-05-07T17:48:54

Christian Harris is the founder of Slip Safety Services a floor maintenance business with two key specialisms: ⏺ The cleanliness of high traffic, hard-to-clean environ...

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BCWG S4:E42 Mike and Dave talk about what clients want to see when going back to a restaurant. from 2020-05-01T14:07:35

Mike Seebeck with Earth Laboratories joined Dave for a conversation focusing on 'getting back to work'. 

 

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BCWG S4:E41 Andrew talks about “brain based learning”. from 2020-04-24T08:37:20

Andrew Chesnutt is on the show today talking education and learning with Dave.

"With over 15 years of experience in the learning ind...

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BCWG S4:E40 Tommy Breedlove talks about his book, Legendary: A playbook for building and living a legendary life. from 2020-04-14T04:40:30

Tommy Breedlove is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of the book, Legendary, an Atlanta-based business, relationship, and mindset coach who is a regularly featured keynote spe...

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BCWG S4:E39 Accredited Infection Prevention Expert - remote learning. from 2020-04-14T04:39:19

 

Dave has lost his voice again after a 7-hour Remote Learning class yesterday. 

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BCWG S4:E38 Dave talks about changing the norm and habits. from 2020-04-10T15:32:58

"This can't be your norm any longer! Disgusting, unsanitary, unsafe, writes Andrew Komer, Integration Manager at Sunbelt Rentals on LinkedIn. 

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BCWG S4:E37 Dave talks about the Rock Star Keynote presentation for April 15th. from 2020-04-10T09:24:04

Almost a decade ago Dave penned this trademarked phrase. 

Today, "We are Janitors and We Save Lives".

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BCWG S4:E36 Ken Horton talks about concerns, focus and solutions. from 2020-04-08T15:30:24

During this time of concern and focus, those with knowledge and solutions.

Ken is the Business Development Manager at PROJECT ONE LL...

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BCWG S4:E34 Kevin Chow VP Member Development at Triple S talks about distribution challenges. from 2020-04-07T09:59:09

Triple S distributors, as well as all jan/san suppliers, have ramped up their game.

Kevin talked with Dave about these challenges an...

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BCWG S4:E33 Dave talks chemicals and measuring outcomes. from 2020-04-05T14:23:30

Dave is taking a break from the LIVE chat this weekend, so here is a clip from last week's, 6 hour,

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BCWG S4:E32 A clip from the LIVE remote learning class - Accredited Infection Prevention Expert 4.2.20 from 2020-04-04T14:31:37

There are two more classes scheduled during April 2020. 

Here is a clip from the LIVE remote learning class held on Thursday of this...

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BCWG S4:E31 Accredited Infection Prevention Expert certification class. from 2020-04-03T14:08:27

Dave lost his voice instructing the Accredited Infection Prevention Expert class yesterday. 

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BCWG S4:E31 David Reimann with Victory Innovations talks about infection prevention and technology. from 2020-04-01T16:09:10

Contact David Reimann: david.reimann@victorycomplete.com

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BCWG S4:E30 Don Tracy with GEM Supply talks about the challenges of distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic. from 2020-04-01T07:00:57

Don Tracy (Papa Don) is a facility consultant for GEM Supply in central Flordia.

Having over 35 years of experience in the Janitoria...

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BCWG S4:E29 Mo Bashar is a BSC in Kansas CIty - challenges from the Frontline! from 2020-03-29T16:50:51

Mo Bashar owns Unlimited Building Maintenance (UMB) in Kansas City and has a lot to say about "Fake News" and what clients are asking building service contractors to d...

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BCWA S4:E26 Darrel Hicks joins Dave to talk about professional certifications and best practices for infection prevention. from 2020-03-26T15:56:41

Darrel Hicks called in during this LIVE stream today and talked with Dave about the value of certifications when it is about saving lives.

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BCWG S4:E25 Dave is LIVE explaining the Rock Star Custodian Motivational Program from 2020-03-25T15:44:36

Dave outlines the 5 motivational sessions of the Rock Star Custodian program.  During this time when our Custodial First Responders are going into battle, it is time t...

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BCWG S4:E24 Ask Dave - talking about certifications, protocols, chemical application and processes. from 2020-03-24T15:49:20

March 24, 2020, and Dave is here talking about healthy cleaning protocols and certifications of professional development for First Responders protecting lives within b...

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BCWG S4:E23 Dave talks about First Responder Monday, what to do to protect yourself. from 2020-03-24T02:14:55

Dave is talking about the newest course from the Academy, "How to stay safe if you are a First Responder in the cleaning industry".

 

Here is a page with all of the target course...

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BCWG S4:E22 Dave is LIVE on a Sunday afternoon - IF YOU'RE GOING TO DO IT RIGHT! from 2020-03-22T15:32:08

There is NO dumb question.  That is what we were taught.   

Before you listen, we want to thank all of you who are getting your Prof...

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BCWG S4:E15 J. Darrel Hicks&Dave talk about COVID-19 and best practices. from 2020-03-21T08:48:02

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...

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BCWG S4:E20 Ask Dave is LIVE with Bill Fellows taking questions about safety and infection prevention. from 2020-03-21T08:42:05

During the COVID-19 crisis, the Academy will be LIVE every afternoon at 1 PM to talk with you about your concerns and help with resources and questions.

 

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BCWG S4:E19 Dr. Aaron joins Dave this afternoon talking about COVID and behaviors. from 2020-03-21T08:40:08

Dr. Aaron will be doing his classes through remote learning instead of in a classroom setting.  The guys talk about that and answer questions from the audience.  

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BCWG S4:E18 Dave is taking questions LIVE every afternoon at 1 PM Eastern. from 2020-03-21T08:38:15

There is NO dumb question.  That is what we were taught.  Thank you for the people who joined in and sent in questions.  

Listen to ...

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BCWG S4:E17 Graeme Marsh from Z-Bioscience joins Dave talking about probiotic cleaning. from 2020-03-18T08:18:43

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 ...

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BCWG S4:E16 Bobby Zagers with GEM Supply talks with Dave about COVID-19 and the challenges of distribution during this time. from 2020-03-16T15:28:22

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 r...

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BCWG S4:E14 Tandy Pryor talks about the power of Women in business and not giving away that power to someone else. from 2020-03-06T12:26:02

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.

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BCWG S4:E13 Amy Collins talks about writing books and publishing them. Do you have a story? from 2020-03-05T18:40:57

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...

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BCWG S4:E12 Sean&Dave talk about COVID-19 and chemistry on flooring surfaces. from 2020-03-02T15:17:16

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...

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BCWG S4:E11 Jerry Pavlic is here talking equipment; small, conventional and robotics. from 2020-02-24T17:26:05

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, consul...

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BCWG S4:E10 Bill and Dave talk about Coronavirus, PPE, chemical safety, process and outcomes. from 2020-02-21T15:38:02

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 chem...

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BCWG S4:E9 Ricardo Regalado talks about a family business that focuses on all aspects of facility maintenance in the Chicago area, now worth millions. from 2020-02-21T06:57:50

Ricky's two companies Rozolado Services and ROUTE. 



Over 7 years, he, his wife and cousin have built a family empire worth over 7 Million.  17 of Ricky's family members are invol...

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BCWG S4:E8 Ryan Roghaar talks about the BREAD method in building quality business relationships. Oh, and Spain too! from 2020-02-15T09:54:37

Ryan Roghaar teaches those who work remotely and those who hire them how to better work together.

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BCWG S4:E7 Sean DeVore is talking carpet, carpet tiles and adhesives. from 2020-02-03T20:00:22

Today the guys are talking about broadloom carpet, carpet tiles, backings, adhesives and maintenance of these types of flooring materials.



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BCWG S4:E6 David Reimann talks with us about the details and facts when becoming an infection prevention expert from 2020-01-31T09:02:27

Becoming an Infection Prevention Expert starts with a positive proactive mindset. There are plenty of resources easily available to help schools get on the right track to be proactive and not re...

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BCWG S4:E5 Steve Prentice is here talking about technology, people and sales. from 2020-01-31T09:00:46

Steve Prentice is a speaker and writer who works in that murky space where people and technology try to co-exist. His background is in organizational psychology and project management, and for o...

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BCWG S4:E4 Bill Fellows is back in 2020, this time talking about chemicals, safety, storage and reactivity. from 2020-01-17T20:24:12

To start the year, 2020, Bill is here talking about how we store, move, and use chemicals in the cleaning industry.  Did you know that liquids must not be stored on a shelf over 6' from the floo...

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BCWG S4:E3 Dr. Aaron Buchko is with us LIVE this season and today we are talking ears, brain, eyes and learning as it relates to technology. from 2020-01-17T20:17:25

In this episode, Aaron talks about hearing with your ears, listing with your mind and more than doubling both with your eyes.  How we use these senses and how this affects communications when ma...

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BCWG S4:E2 Jude Charles is LIVE on the show talking about storytelling, branding and being human. from 2020-01-15T18:37:26

This is our second LIVE stream podcast of 2020, and today Jude Charles joined us to talk about branding and marketing through the use of storytelling video.  



Jude Charles is a s...

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BCWG S4:E01 Sean DeVore is with us on this first LIVE stream of 2020 talking everything floors! from 2020-01-06T15:39:46

This is Episode ONE of the Fourth season of Beyond Clean With GEM and our first full LIVE podcast.  



Today the guys are talking about the different types of flooring, slip and fa...

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BCWG S3:E25 Aaron Buchko is back talking about technology and the need for salespeople to utilize it to communicate value. from 2019-12-21T07:34:49

In this episode, Aaron is talking about podcasting and technology in business and how people, especially salespeople in the cleaning industry, need to start using every avenue they can to commun...

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BCWG S3:E24 Bill Fellows talks about chemicals, safety and his life’s motivation. from 2019-12-21T07:31:11

Bill Fellows is on the show for the first time, and it won't be the last as he has signed up to be on the show every month in 2020.  



Bill Fellows started his career in the clean...

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BCWG S3:E22 Sean DeVore talks about Luxury Vinyl Floor Maintenance from 2019-12-19T10:00

Sean DeVore has some things to say about the maintenance of different types of LV flooring.



You will learn about ticking, wear layers and more.



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BCWG S3:E21 Sean DeVore talks about LV Flooring Types from 2019-12-16T10:00

Sean DeVore is back on the show to talk about the different types of LV flooring and what you need to know before trying to maintain it.



You will learn that it isn't as simple as...

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BCWG S3:E20 Sean DeVore is LIVE talking about Luxury Vinyl flooring. from 2019-12-12T15:10:24

We are trying something new in advance of the 2020 season.  LIVE streaming!  This is our first attempt and it didn't go too bad.



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BCWA S3:E18 Brian Consolino is on with Dave to talk about what Jan/San distributors can expect when they partner with the Academy. from 2019-10-07T07:50:01

Over the last two years, Brian and Atlanta MRO Supply have been partnered with the Academy and have had some great experiences.  Brian talks about the most recent one, the Rock Star Custodian pr...

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BCWA S3:E17 Mike Seebeck and Dave talk about the FSMPA conference and what distributors can gain from working with the Academy. from 2019-10-05T14:57:49

Mike Seebeck with Earthlabs/HDOX and Dave with the Academy of Cleaning Excellence were both in the GEM Supply booth at the FSPMA conference this week in Orlando, FL.  The two guys talk to distri...

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BCWA S3:E15 Aaron is back talking about motivating individuals by finding out what is key to them, then what is key to us. from 2019-10-03T19:29:50

Dr. Aaron Buchko has signed on to be a regular on our show and first of all, we want to say THANK YOU.



Aaron is a professor at Bradley University and during this conversation wit...

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S3:E15 - Dan Wagner with Triple S talks about the "Power of Clean" from 2019-09-04T11:11:20

Dan says that once we understand the why to cleaning, that then creates the passion for obtaining the end result.
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BCWG S3:E14 - Dr. Aaron Buchko and Dave had more to talk about in this continuation from last show. Listen to find out the first, two and three most important words in management. from 2019-08-26T07:41:31

As the two guys continue, Aaron is talking about the experience in development.  Learning is the power of experience. 



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BCWA S3:E13 - Dr. Aaron Buchko joins Dave while on vacation at Disney to talk about learning, gamification and much more. (Please pardon the background noise as they are by the pool) from 2019-08-17T17:26:36

Please pardon the background noise as the two guys are by the pool while Aaron is on vacation at Disney.



Dr. Aaron Buchko is a professor of management in the Foster College of Bu...

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D&B 8: Dave and Bobby catch up while Dave is on tour with the Rock Star program and Bobby tells us about a new account specialist at GEM Supply. from 2019-08-05T19:22:46

The two guys have been very busy over the summer and take this opportunity to catch you up on what is going on at both GEM Supply and the Academy.



Joe Anacleto is the newest memb...

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S3:E11 - Denise Meyer and Willard Moore from the University of Maryland/Baltimore talk with Dave about the Rock Star program and why others should be engaging the program. from 2019-07-19T12:12:19

Denise Meyer, Associate Director, Environmental Services,



University of Maryland, Baltimore



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S3:E10 - Jeff Beals, an international speaker talks with Dave about sales and self branding. from 2019-07-17T07:31:08

Jeff and Dave meet each other a number of years back when Jeff spoke at a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Columbia, MO.  It was at a time when Dave was just getting started in his career of publi...

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S3:E9 BCWD - Dave Thompson catches us up on CBE, Triple S, Ashley Furniture, Texas, ISSA, GEM Supply and Georgia. from 2019-05-21T11:20:35

dthompson@academyofcleaning.com



Dave Thompson is the Director of the Academy of Cleaning Excellence and host of this show.



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S3:E7 - BCWD Serial Entrepreneur, Chris Croy tells Dave about the latest family venture. from 2019-04-11T17:56:26

dthompson@AcademyofCleaning.com



Professional photographer, husband, father, marketer, ....and now, well, you just have to lis...

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S3:E6 - BCWD Dave is Live from the Show Floor at the FLAPPA Conference in Orlando talking Rock Star from 2019-03-14T15:55:42

FLAPPA - Florida Association of Physical Plant Administrators



Dave talks with Carlos Urquia about the Rock Star Custodian class he was in this morning at the conference.  It was ...

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S3:E5 BCWD - Heidi Wilcox (the end-users scientist) talks with Dave about science-based processes, NSPMA, CBE and the Rock Star Custodian. from 2019-03-13T11:38:04

Heidi Wilcox is Dave's guest today.  Heidi is known as the end-users scientist and she tells us all about her history of how she came to be involved in science-based cleaning, TURI Labs, what sh...

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D&B #5 The weekly conversation continues; "The Resident" on FOX, SSS/QSC, KaiVac, ROCK STAR and Saving Lives from 2019-03-07T22:30:58

Bobby:bzagers@gemsupply.net
Dave: dthompson@academyofcleaning.com
 
Bobby talks about the GEM Supply team of Facility Managers and John's notes on what happens while they were in Ohio. ...

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D&B #4 - In the conversation today; GMA, "Mr. Ricky Day", the GEM pillars, Baton Rouge, NSPMA and how to nominate a Rock Star Custodian from 2019-02-28T19:15:41

Bobby:bzagers@gemsupply.net
Dave: dthompson@academyofcleaning.com
Good Morning America picked up a story about Tamarack Elementary in Owensboro, Kentucky.  The students tricked the custodia...

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S3:E04 BCWD Dave & Jen Richardt talk about health, Dad, HDOX, the Indy 500, silk and the "High Heel Challenge". from 2019-02-21T23:32:45

Dave chats with Jen Richardt with Earth Laboratories about health, Dad, HDOX, sustainability, the Indy 500, silk, and the "High Heel Challenge".
What was the worst place you have taken your pro...

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S3:E03 BCWD Dave talks with Mike Seeback with HDOX, the Tornado BR16/3 and the Divided Bucket Mopping System. from 2019-02-14T21:29:25

Mike and Dave installed the HDOX chemical system, in-serviced the Tornado BR6/3 electric, cylindrical auto scrubber and the Microfiber & More divided mopping system. 
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D&B #3 This morning Bobby reveals the Big Announcement from GEM Supply Co, shout out to Ward Prine, Dubai and we talk about New Mexico, HDOX and the ACE program...and much more. from 2019-02-14T11:05:42

Bobby reveals the 7th Pillar of GEM Supply Co, those traits which set GEM apart from the competition. 
Be sure to listen and don't miss out on the announcement of the Rock Star class and how to...

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D & B #2 Listen to the guys talk about CBS Sunday Morning, Aqueous Ozone, Laundry, Mushrooms, Peanuts and LVP. from 2019-02-07T19:13:57

Dave & Bobby talk about Aqueous Ozone, laundry, mushroom farm, peanuts, CBS Sunday Morning and LVP floors.
CBS Sunday Morning Podcast
Rock Star Custodian on Mighty Networks
 Aqueous Ozo...

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D & B #1 - On our first show we talk about the GEM launch party, the new GEM President and being a Rock Star. from 2019-01-31T16:03:59

Dave and Bobby talk about the weekly huddle, GEM launch party, our new President and being a Rock Star.
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S3:E2 - Dave & Dave talk about the real and virtual world of selling in the 21st Century from 2019-01-29T09:58:01

Dave Swindle with A2D Cleaning Solutions and your host Dave Thompson talk about what they have found works when you blend real-world personal interaction with the virtual world of the internet, as ...

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