Smart Business Moves
Smart Business Moves is a Podcast hosted by Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter. Each week, Tom and Liz interview a professional in the cleaning industry.
Episodes
125 episodes
5 Proven Steps to Fast-Track Your Company’s Growth: Insights for New & Established Businesses
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Lisa Shaul and Samantha Snider, representing two very different businesses with a shared goal: growth. Lisa brings the perspective of an established...
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Revenue on Repeat: Strategies to Boost Client Frequency, Referrals, and Sales
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome DJ Neumann, Director of Operations at Speed Clean Services. With over 20 years of industry experience, DJ is a master of leveraging key metrics to d...
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The Power of Storytelling for Business Growth
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Steve Semple of The Business Growth Guys. In this episode, Steve will share his expertise on using powerful storytelling to drive business growth. D...
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Smart Scaling: Harnessing the Remote Workforce
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Chris Willatt, founder of Alpine Maids and partner at Clean Capital Partners. This episode focuses on how to successfully hire and navigate the worl...
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Expanding Smart: Acquisitions and Diversification
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Dom Williams, owner of C&C Cleaning Services and an expert in business growth strategies. This episode dives into "Acquisitions and Diversificat...
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Replay: Giving Back During the Holidays with Paul Fried
This week on Smart Business Moves, we’re bringing back a favorite episode featuring Paul Fried. In this episode, Paul shares his expertise in public relations with a focus on how businesses can Give Back During the Holidays. Tune in at 5:00 PM ...
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AI Playbooks: Revolutionize Your Processes
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they host Libby DeLucien, founder of WootRecruit and a pioneer in integrating AI technology with business playbooks. This episode will dive into "The Power of Pl...
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Scaling Up: The Power of Acquisitions
Don't miss this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves with Tom and Liz as they welcome four industry experts: Cris Reconco of Cris's Cleaning, Katie Lambert of Queen of Clean, Caleb Pierce of Pink Power Cleaning, and Natalie Mikishko of Majest...
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Coach, Consultant, Mentor, or Mastermind: What's Right for You?
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome RJ Patel, Heather Canning, and TC Corpus. This episode explores the critical leadership and management topic: "Coach, Consultant, Mentor, or Masterm...
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Elevating Business with Employee Engagement
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Natasha Magrath, owner of You've Got Maids of Northern Virginia. Natasha will share her expert strategies on "Employee Engagement Programs that Can ...
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Unlocking Business Potential Through Innovative Leadership
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Victoria Yassem! Known for her dynamic leadership and strategic innovation in the cleaning industry, Victoria, will share her insights on modernizin...
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The Power of Consistency in Enhancing Value
Join Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as she welcomes Ajia Holiday! This episode explores the theme "How Consistency Produces Better Outcomes for All Stakeholders," featuring Ajia's insights on the transformative power...
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Mastering Business Systems For Success
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome David Loria and Frank Tibbits, seasoned experts in business operations and system implementation. They’ll explore powerful strategies for developing...
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Leveraging Smart Delegation Practices
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome RJ Patel, an accomplished industry leader and co-owner of Prestigious Cleaning Team. This episode will delve into the art of "Delegation in Your Hou...
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PODS in Practice: Driving Efficiency and Accountability
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Matt Ricketts, owner and founder of Better Life Maids. This episode, Matt will be discussing Better Life's POD system, and how it has empowered thei...
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Top 5 Sales Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Dan Smith, owner and founder of Business Maid Better and Home Maid Better. Tune in as Dan shares valuable insights on the biggest sales errors and p...
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Streamlining Your Sales Cycle
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Chris Willatt, Founder of Alpine Maids. This episode will focus on efficiency in the Sales Cycle. Tune in as Chris shares his expert tips on streaml...
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Cleaning for Health: Expert Insights With Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week's episode of the Smart Business Moves as they welcome Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, a renowned expert in public health and infectious diseases. Together, they will explore the vital topic of "Cleanin...
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Mastering Managerial Training in Your Cleaning Business
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week's episode of Smart Business Moves, featuring Candice Rodriguez, Co-founder of NaturalCare Cleaning. This episode delves into the importance of managerial training, discussing how it can build leader...
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Leveraging AI Tools For Success
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week's episode of Smart Business Moves with special guest Alvin Gehring, Partner Support Supervisor at MaidCentral Software. This episode will focus on practical AI tools that can enhance operations, inc...
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How Investing In Your Company Can Make a BIG Difference!
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter as they explore practical strategies for growth, including upgrading technology and improving staff training. Tune in for actionable tips that can help enhance your business operations and customer satisfaction!...
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The Value of Work Retreats
Join Liz this week as she sits down with Martha Woodward, co-founder and CEO of Quality Driven Software, to discuss the benefits of work retreats. Martha, an advocate for positive workplace culture, sheds light on how stepping away can rejuvena...
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Top 5 Tax Tricks For Business Owners
This episode features Kevin J. Bassett, CPA, the founder of Bassett & Associates, P.A., sharing his expertise in tax strategies for business owners. With over 20 years of experience, including a significant tenure at Ernst & Young, LLP,...
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Create A Blue Ocean Strategy: 6 Lessons From ‘Ted Lasso’
Dive into an enlightening episode with our guest, Kevin Kunkel, as we explore how the beloved TV show 'Ted Lasso' offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and leaders. In this episode of Smart Business Moves, Kevin deciphers how themes of min...
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Replay: 8 Leadership Habits You Must Adopt
Alonzo Adams is a visionary CEO, transformation coach, and highly sought-after keynote speaker who has made a significant impact in the business world. He is the founder of Busy Bee Cleaning Company, which he started from his one-bedroom apartm...
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