#33: She Didn’t Plan to Start a Cleaning Business… And Then It Took Off
- Author
- ZenMaid
- Published
- Tue 29 Apr 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.filthyrichcleaners.com/e/33-she-didn-t-plan-to-start-a-cleaning-business%e2%80%a6-and-then-it-took-off/
From a neighbor’s Facebook post to managing a team of 20+, Brenna Sledge didn’t plan to start a cleaning company... but the impact she’s had since launching Busy Bees Cleaning in 2020 is no accident.
In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Brenna to talk about what it really means to run a purpose-driven cleaning business. They dive into community impact, vacation rental partnerships, hiring with heart, pricing lessons the hard way, and how to build a cleaning culture rooted in service — not shame.
If you’ve ever felt like your cleaning business could be something more, this episode will light that fire.
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In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Brenna to talk about what it really means to run a purpose-driven cleaning business. They dive into community impact, vacation rental partnerships, hiring with heart, pricing lessons the hard way, and how to build a cleaning culture rooted in service — not shame.
If you’ve ever felt like your cleaning business could be something more, this episode will light that fire.
Key Takeaways:
- How Brenna built a thriving business by accident during the pandemic
- The do’s and don’ts of cleaning for vacation rental companies
- How to set healthy boundaries with clients (even when they ask you to fish things out of a lake)
- What it looks like to hire and lead with empathy
- How giving back — locally and globally — can become part of your business model
- Why shame has no place in the homes we clean
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