From Reality TV to Commercial Cleaning: An Unexpected Career Change With Shari Cedar * BCWA S8:E06

Author: David Thompson
Published: Tue 16 Apr 2024
Episode Link: https://beyondcleanwithace.podbean.com/e/with-shari-cedar-bcwa-s8e06/

Shari Cedar, the CEO and one of the owners of AK Building Services in Florida brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the cleaning industry.

With a strong emphasis on promoting health and safety in commercial cleaning, Shari's leadership has led to a stellar retention rate and a company prioritizing the well-being and value of its frontline workers.

Her passion for instilling a sense of pride and purpose in her team shines through in her training and management approach.

Shari's commitment to enhancing lives through healthy and safe work environments is evident in her work and makes her a valuable voice in the cleaning industry.

Connect with Shari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharisolomoncedar/

Need Services

https://www.akbuildingservices.com/

The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:05 - Introduction to AK Building Services

00:03:07 - Florida Living and Snowbirds

00:05:23 - Importance of Frontline Worker Health

00:07:34 - Retention and Employee Care

00:14:16 - Impact of COVID on the Janitorial Industry

00:15:29 - Industry Standards and Acceptance

00:17:00 - Common Challenges in Commercial Cleaning

00:23:28 - Need for Innovation in Cleaning Tools

00:27:58 - Transition from TV Production to Cleaning Industry

00:29:18 - Starting a Small Business

00:30:56 - Providing Livelihood for Others

00:33:12 - The Value of Cleaning Industry

00:35:43 - Rinsing Surfaces and Chemicals

00:43:29 - Future Collaboration

00:44:12 - Getting to Know Shari Cedar

00:44:58 - Shari's Bucket List