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Why Numbers Matter

July 01, 2024 Ken Carfagno Episode 441
Why Numbers Matter
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Smart Cleaning School
Why Numbers Matter
Jul 01, 2024 Episode 441
Ken Carfagno

 You MUST know your numbers to survive and thrive in your solo cleaning company. Numbers Matter. I was asked WHY in a recent Solo Elite Membership Call. After answering the question, I realized that I needed to start a new MEGA-series on all-things-numbers.

 In this episode, I answer the basic question of why. It’s humorous as I poke and prod at the majority of solo cleaners that I get on phone calls with. They don’t know their numbers… like NONE of them. This is so foundational that it’s one of the 4 Fundamentals of the ISO Model. By the end of this episode, you will be ready for me to pile on the rest of the MEGA-series. Here is what you can expect.

  1. Numbers Matter II: Count the Cost – You need to know your numbers in order to complete the project. It’s biblical!
  2. Numbers Matter III: Are You Financially Fluent – This one will hurt if you don’t know the language of numbers. But it will help!
  3. Numbers Matter IV: Would you Rather have 100% or 1%? – Now that you are gaining a foundation of understanding WHY numbers are important, this episode will allow you to see the benefits of strategic planning with your numbers. 
  4. Numbers Matter V: What is Your Hour Worth – Have you ever stopped to consider if the work that you’re doing is worth it? This episode will force you to measure your productivity and                  assess.
  5. Numbers Matter VI: Audit to Optimize  – In this final episode of the series, I am putting it all together. I break down  the 3 areas a solo cleaner needs to master in order to optimize. They will need to understand their numbers to conduct a proper audit of each area. The solo that is efficient in ALL 3 is the Optimized Solo that loves their business! 
  6. Accounting Basics I: Accounting Basics – Where the heck do we start with accounting and bookkeeping? What’s the difference? Colette Mellott is my accountant. She breaks it all down so it is easy to understand.
  7. Accounting Basics II: Hire Professionals on Day One – Stop trying to DIY your bookkeeping and accounting. Colette teaches us a valuable insight into how hiring a professional saves us money and time.
  8. Accounting Basics III: Keep Clean Records – How do you prepare your numbers to effectively work with an accounting professional? Colette explains the basics.


Once I have proven numbers are important and shown you how to track them, I’ll start the third numbers series on Investing in Your Business. I’m so excited to walk you through all-things-numbers this summer. I hope you stay tuned.

I want to formally invite you to join the Solo Elite Membership. What is it? It's the only system for solo cleaners to optimize your solo cleaning business to earn six figures without the drama of employees! Or if you want to earn full time income through part time cleaning without employees. Make sure to check out all 3 ways to access the ISO Model and Solo Elite with prices ranging from $57 to $197/month at smartcleaningschool.com

Show Notes

 You MUST know your numbers to survive and thrive in your solo cleaning company. Numbers Matter. I was asked WHY in a recent Solo Elite Membership Call. After answering the question, I realized that I needed to start a new MEGA-series on all-things-numbers.

 In this episode, I answer the basic question of why. It’s humorous as I poke and prod at the majority of solo cleaners that I get on phone calls with. They don’t know their numbers… like NONE of them. This is so foundational that it’s one of the 4 Fundamentals of the ISO Model. By the end of this episode, you will be ready for me to pile on the rest of the MEGA-series. Here is what you can expect.

  1. Numbers Matter II: Count the Cost – You need to know your numbers in order to complete the project. It’s biblical!
  2. Numbers Matter III: Are You Financially Fluent – This one will hurt if you don’t know the language of numbers. But it will help!
  3. Numbers Matter IV: Would you Rather have 100% or 1%? – Now that you are gaining a foundation of understanding WHY numbers are important, this episode will allow you to see the benefits of strategic planning with your numbers. 
  4. Numbers Matter V: What is Your Hour Worth – Have you ever stopped to consider if the work that you’re doing is worth it? This episode will force you to measure your productivity and                  assess.
  5. Numbers Matter VI: Audit to Optimize  – In this final episode of the series, I am putting it all together. I break down  the 3 areas a solo cleaner needs to master in order to optimize. They will need to understand their numbers to conduct a proper audit of each area. The solo that is efficient in ALL 3 is the Optimized Solo that loves their business! 
  6. Accounting Basics I: Accounting Basics – Where the heck do we start with accounting and bookkeeping? What’s the difference? Colette Mellott is my accountant. She breaks it all down so it is easy to understand.
  7. Accounting Basics II: Hire Professionals on Day One – Stop trying to DIY your bookkeeping and accounting. Colette teaches us a valuable insight into how hiring a professional saves us money and time.
  8. Accounting Basics III: Keep Clean Records – How do you prepare your numbers to effectively work with an accounting professional? Colette explains the basics.


Once I have proven numbers are important and shown you how to track them, I’ll start the third numbers series on Investing in Your Business. I’m so excited to walk you through all-things-numbers this summer. I hope you stay tuned.

I want to formally invite you to join the Solo Elite Membership. What is it? It's the only system for solo cleaners to optimize your solo cleaning business to earn six figures without the drama of employees! Or if you want to earn full time income through part time cleaning without employees. Make sure to check out all 3 ways to access the ISO Model and Solo Elite with prices ranging from $57 to $197/month at smartcleaningschool.com