Family-Oriented Business Growers

About Family-Oriented Business Growers

Everything business related from a family angle and all things family from a business angle. Hi, I'm Mark McAuley & I want to see you thrive in both your business & your family. Often what can happen with parents running a cleaning business is that the very business that they started in order to be more intentional about their family ends up taking over more than it's fair share of time & bandwidth. You might find yourself wondering how you will tame the kraken that your business has become! This podcast aims to help you ensure that your business serves your family; NOT the other way around. If you're really ready to whack this kraken, join our free Facebook group for Parents Running Cleaning Businesses via www.warplan.au (http://www.warplan.au) - inside you will find free resources & challenges to help you take charge of your business & reclaim your time WHILST growing your business! The Family-Oriented Business Growers show delves into marketing, sales, systems, mental & emotional bandwidth, leadership, hiring, managing teams and ensuring that your cleaning business is really serving your family. The host and guests have experience with maid services, window cleaning, pressure washing, soft washing, gutter cleaning, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, tile grout & natural stone cleaning, solar panel cleaning, office cleaning, general home cleaning, Airbnb cleaning, Christmas lighting, HVAC work, commercial cleaning, residential cleaning and other exterior cleaning & maintenance services. This show has an exciting & expanding guest list including but not limited to Joshua Latimer, Brandon Vaughn, JC Chanowsky, Emma Arzate, Fiona Morris, Andrew Monnier, Joshua Ashdown Schiffman, Luke Abbott, Benjamin Barlow, Michael James Johnson, Jon Karmazyn, James Carder, Josh Kroehler, David Elam, Laura Helen & Pat Clark. Subscribe, turn the bell on, review & share if you get value from this podcast & these incredible guests!

Publisher

Mark McAuley

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2026

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

63 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Soft Skills, Hard Work & Gratitude with Justin Noggle

   Join the Parents Growing Cleaning Businesses Facebook group & Get your FREE Save 5 Hours Per Week Time Audit via www.warplan.au (http://www.warplan.au) Get Gian Shaw's G-CODE Book Here: https://www.gianshaw.com/preorder (https://www.gianshaw.com/preorder) Justin shares his journey from commercial fishing to starting a pressure washing business, the importance of family time, and the impact of pricing and networking on his business. He also discusses the significance of gratitude and the challenges of pricing strategies. The conversation delves into the emotional aspect of customer service, the importance of peace of mind, and the value of understanding customer needs. It also explores the significance of soft skills, cultural fit, and the impact of verbiage on customer perception. The use of packages and the power of gratitude are highlighted as well. Takeaways Transition from commercial fishing to pressure washing business Importance of family time and work-life balance Challenges and strategies in pricing and networking Significance of gratitude in business and personal life Emotional connection Peace of mind Soft skills Cultural fit Verbiage impact Package flexibility Gratitude Chapters 00:00 Journey from Fishing to Business 02:25 Transition to Full-Time Pressure Washing 04:16 The Impact of Family Time 14:24 The Significance of Gratitude 23:08 Challenges and Strategies in Pricing 35:07 Emotional Connection and Peace of Mind 36:05 Educational Component and Preventative Maintenance 37:20 Understanding Customer Needs 38:43 Value of Soft Skills and Cultural Fit 43:04 Impact of Verbiage on Customer Perception 01:00:18 Use of Packages and Flexibility 01:05:11 The Power of Gratitude

2. 

   23 Aug 2026

   Squeegees, Tax Planning & The Largest Window Cleaning Group

   Jake van Orde shares his journey from electrical work to window cleaning, the challenges of starting his own business, and the importance of maintaining top-tier quality work. He emphasizes the value of intentional small business growth and the significance of building relationships with commercial clients. Jake also discusses the effectiveness of upfront pricing and the communication of pane counts in the window cleaning industry. The conversation covers topics related to window cleaning business operations, pricing strategies, customer service, industry community, and financial management. It also delves into the importance of meetups, support for injured workers, and retirement planning. Join the Parents Growing Cleaning Businesses Facebook group & Get your FREE Save 5 Hours Per Week Time Audit via www.warplan.au (http://www.warplan.au) Takeaways Intentional small business growth Importance of top-tier quality work Effectiveness of upfront pricing Communication of pane counts in the window cleaning industry Pricing strategies: Transitioning from per pane pricing to flat rate pricing for window cleaning services. Community support: The significance of industry meetups and community support for injured workers. Financial management: The importance of proper tax structure and retirement planning for business owners. Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Window Cleaning 03:39 Starting a Business in Challenging Times 07:34 Intentional Small Business Growth 08:19 Building Relationships with Commercial Clients 11:04 The Effectiveness of Upfront Pricing 22:21 Communication of Pane Counts in the Window Cleaning Industry 35:59 Pricing Strategies and Customer Service 39:41 Business Operations and Standardization 47:36 Industry Community and Meetups 59:22 Financial Management and Retirement Planning

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Running the Gauntlet to 70 Employees in Maid Service

   Emma Arzate shares her journey of starting a maid service business to "help her mom" which has since grown to 70 employees! Along that journey, her mother got cancer, Emma had twins that were born 13 weeks prematurely and all of the "normal" stuff that comes along with growing a family & a business. Listen as she shares how she achieved time freedom through intentional growth and mindset shifts. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people and seeking coaching for business success and work-life balance. The conversation covers the power of proximity, the development of automation software, the importance of implementing knowledge, and the value of coaching and accountability. Emma Arzate shares insights on business growth, learning, and the significance of investing in oneself. Join the Parents Growing Cleaning Businesses Facebook group & Get your FREE Save 5 Hours Per Week Time Audit via www.warplan.au Takeaways Intentionality in business and mindset shifts are crucial for achieving growth and time freedom. Surrounding oneself with the right people and seeking coaching can lead to significant business success and work-life balance. Power of proximity Importance of implementing knowledge Value of coaching and accountability Investing in oneself Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins 02:13 From Side Job to Full-Time Business 04:05 Challenges and Growth 10:30 The Impact of Coaching 13:10 Work-Life Balance and Mindset 23:14 Surrounding Oneself with the Right People 28:30 The Power of Proximity 30:14 Development of Automation Software 36:16 Implementing Knowledge and Coaching

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