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#21: Breaking into Commercial Cleaning: From Cold Calls to 7-Figure Contracts

Author
ZenMaid
Published
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Episode Link
https://www.filthyrichcleaners.com/e/21-breaking-into-commercial-cleaning-from-cold-calls-to-7-figure-contracts/

Wondering how to get your foot in the door with commercial cleaning clients? Mark Lineberry from My Clean Pivot joins Stephanie to share his journey of growing a commercial cleaning company from $600,000 to $1.8 million in just two years - without websites, emails, or any digital marketing.
 
Mark gets real about cold calling, networking, and how to convince building managers to give you a shot even with zero experience. He also shares embarrassing walk-through mistakes (like insulting a prospect's floor work!) and practical pricing strategies that won't leave you guessing or underbidding.
 
Key Takeaways:

  • How to target specific niches and position yourself as an expert

  • Walk-through strategies that turn prospects into clients

  • Pricing methods for janitorial and specialty floor care services

  • Hiring and retention tactics that build a reliable team

  • Smart ways to enter the commercial market without previous experience



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