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Donators' regret is where you go all gung ho about decluttering and tidying up and then later you realize you tossed something you need or still use. Do you declutter too quickly? Do you have a hard time letting go of things because you may one day need them even though you don't now? Are you constantly re-buying stuff you gave away or donated? This is called donators' regret. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #HoardingWorld who paid for this show so you don't have to. And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** DONATORS' REGRET CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Have you ever had donator's regret? 0:11 - Meet cleanfluencer Angela Brown 0:20 - How do you leave a question with the Ask a House Cleaner Show? 0:43 - Do you clean out drawers too quickly? 2:10 - Why do people repurchase things they just got rid of? 2:27 - What is the rule for getting rid of stuff? 4:20 - Do you donate your stuff to people who will appreciate it? 5:12 - Are you ever going to need the item again? 5:35 - Ca

Buying addiction is real and the effects are far-reaching. Today we look at the clutter connection and a few of the simple solutions to help you move forward.  Spending habits often include people buying things for upcoming events that never transpire. Or, they buy stuff because it is on sale or they shop in bulk to save money. Lots of people buy multiples for convenience so they don't run out of home goods, or food. If you have a #shoppingaddiction you are not alone - and when you are aware, you have choices. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #HoardingWorld who paid for this show so you don't have to. And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** HOARDING WORLD BALANCE GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/hoardingworld *** DO YOU EVER WANT TO BE PUBLISHED IN A BOOK? *** https://hoardingworld.com/book-entry-submission  Do you identify as a hoarder? Do you have a loved one who is a hoarder? Have you stopped inviting people into your home for fear of ridicule? Come

Airbnb the Inside Scoop with Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh CEO, and founder of Short Term Gems (https://www.shorttermgems.com) will give you insights into today's rental property landscape. What's happening with short term rentals? What do new Airbnb hosts need to know if investing in rental property now? And how do you find a cleaning team for your Airbnb properties?  Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** 75 Cities (Freebie) - https://www.shorttermgems.com/75gems Hospitable Hosts Book: https://amzn.to/3A6zFZt 100 Tricks to Make Money with Airbnb: What Every Successful Vacation Rental Host Needs to Know and Do - https://amzn.to/3C4Qlln How To Invest in Airbnb Properties: Create Wealth and Passive Income Through Smart Vacation Rentals Investing - https://amzn.to/3dtC7QV Skip the Flip: Secrets

Is move out madness costing you money or making you cranky? The customer tells you "it's not that bad" and then it takes twice as long for the move out clean as you expected. Or maybe after all the cleaning, you realize you underbid the job? Or, how about home sales that are happening with a one-day turnaround and the last-minute cleaning requests are keeping you up till midnight because the new owners are moving in tomorrow? Don't worry, you're not alone, but you don't have to be naive either. Today's #movingday Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Plastic Flexible Cutting Boards - https://amzn.to/3KK87vR Sal Suds Castile Soap - https://amzn.to/38IkTNa Swiffer Duster 6 ft Extender - https://amzn.to/3JKDKE4 Swiffer Duster 360 Maintenance Duster - https://amzn.to/3rwvRMj Handheld Scrub Brus

Should you trade or barter cleaning for services you need or want? Recession survival tactics include trading surplus products or services you have in exchange for things you need. Trading goods has been around for centuries. In the last few decades, the barter exchange system has balanced the accounts of those trading with each other. Here are a few things to know before doing your next trade or barter deal. Today's Ask a House Cleaner topic is #barter and the sponsor is Savvy Cleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is Angela Brown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** TRADE OR BARTER CLEANING CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Cleanfluencer Angela Brown 0:14 - How do you #AskAngelaBrown a question? 1:07 - How do you make a barter agreement to trade #cleaningservices? 1:35 - How do you make sure expectations for trading are clear? 2:50 - When should you consider using a trade exchange? 3:00 - How does a barter exchange work? 4:22 - Ho

Have you seen the new Light 'N' Easy robot vacuum A5? (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y1W93GW?maas=maas_adg_24DBBBA4B3A6BF1A32BFF0F79E75132D_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&ref=myi_title_dp) Are you looking for the best robot vacuum of 2022 and need one good for pet hair or hardwood floors? You are not alone. In this Light "N' Easy robot vacuum #productreview you'll learn how to train your robot vacuum to go in a straight line or how to spot clean. You'll also learn how to program the robot vacuum to return to the docking station to automatically recharge itself. And this model even empties the robot vacuum holding the debris in a dust cup you can see. The best robot vacuum of 2022 is the one that works for your floors, your pets, and your budget.  Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #LightnEasy, And your host today is #angelabrown  *** LIGHT 'N' EASY ROBOT VACUUM A5 CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Have you seen the self-emptying Light 'N' Easy Robot Vacuum A5? 0:34 - Meet Angela Brown host of the Ask a House

Should you move furniture when cleaning or just go around it? Here's what the pros do and why. If you are cleaning your own home should you move the furniture? What is the right way to clean a home?  Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** SHOULD YOU MOVE FURNITURE WHEN CLEANING CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:13 - How do you ask a question to the Ask a House Cleaner Show? 0:23 - Do you need to remove furniture when vacuuming? 2:10 - How to get out of a slump when you don't feel like cleaning? 3:37 - Is dust bad for your health? 4:10 - Does cleaning your house make you feel better physically? 4:55 - How do you ask a friend for help cleaning your house? 5:25 - What if you're not good at asking for help from friends or family? *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** How to Survive Change . .

I assumed that was included in the cleaning... you know what I'm talking about right? A customer trying to get you to do more than they are paying for? If you are selling cleaning services are your packages easy to understand? Are your cleaning agreements clear? Are your expectations realistic? Does the client know they pay more for add-on services? Are you being taken advantage of in your #cleaningbusiness? It may be time to set new boundaries and review your cleaning company rules. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Free Cleaning Worksheets - https://savvycleaner.com/worksheets Savvy Cleaner Membership - https://savvycleaner.com/join Savvy Cleaner Courses - https://savvycleaner.com/courses-a-la-carte How to Start Your Own House Cleaning Company - https://amzn.to/3zc3iqq Boundar

Do you have the fear of letting go of clutter? Do you keep stuff just in case you will need it someday? Or, are you hanging on to new items that you paid good money for but haven't used yet? If you answered yes to any of these, you are not alone. But you do have choices when it comes to #decluttering and  #declutteringmorivation Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** DO YOU EVER WANT TO BE PUBLISHED IN A BOOK? *** https://hoardingworld.com/book-entry-submission  Do you identify as a hoarder? Do you have a loved one who is a hoarder? Have you stopped inviting people into your home for fear of ridicule? Come share your experiences with us as we publish a book to help family members understand how to help and when to back off. Your voice matters. We want to hear from you.  *** A TAPE OF AFFIRMATIONS I MADE FOR YOU *** The New Tape

Are you subcontracting a cleaning job? Do you act like the independent contractor works for you, or tell the customer they are a subcontractor? What are the best practices for hiring subcontractors for your cleaning business? Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Savvy Cleaner Style Brand Guide: https://www.lingoapp.com/107484/k/Savvy-Cleaner-Brand-Style-Guide-Rjw9QX A Practical Guide to #Subcontracting - https://amzn.to/3zfCt5V Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Gig Workers of All Types - https://amzn.to/3ISwZ4y Consultant & #IndependentContractor Agreements - https://amzn.to/3PkjRHL Working With Independent Contractors - https://amzn.to/3B1lRjS Know the Difference: Employee versus Independent Contractor - https://amzn.to/3B16K9

Burnout for house cleaners and busy moms is often a case of taking care of everyone else first.  Dr. Susan Landers MD. https://susanlandersmd.com/BURNOUT joins us today to share what happens when you burn the candle at both ends.  Burnout affects family members in different ways but there are ripple effects the entire family feels when self care is neglected.  Cleaning business owner burnout affects the self esteem of the cleaning service staff. And the clients suffer if the maid is too burned out to clean house.  Learn how to recognize the symptoms of mental and physical exhaustion. And discover strategies for a healthy recovery. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - https://amzn.to/3uBatHc #Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resili

Wanna know how to clean a weight room or home gym? If you are a professional house cleaner you may have clients with home fitness centers or game rooms. Today Angela Brown will show you how to package a weight room as an upsell. You'll learn what cleaning supplies and techniques to use when cleaning gym equipment and how much to charge for cleaning a home gym.  Today's Ask a House Cleaner #homegym sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown (https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review) *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** SupplyMaid Professional Cleaners Apron - https://amzn.to/3uufrpa Swiffer 6 Ft Extender Handle Ceiling Duster - https://amzn.to/3bNYZJT Swiffer Duster 360 Back Pocket Duster - https://amzn.to/3yKg9kG Force of Nature All-Purpose Cleaner - https://amzn.to/3arD0bk Microfiber Furniture Cloths - https://amzn.to/3Ii8M7j Upsells & Special Projects Course - https://savvycleaner.com/up

Have you ever thought of franchising your cleaning business? Meet Dori Stewart a teacher who turned her business into a multi-million dollar global enterprise through #franchising. Today Stewart shares behind-the-scenes stuff you need to know if you want to franchise, and the steps to take today even if you are just starting your #cleaningservice.  (https://doristewart.com - Free Download) Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #angelabrown  *** FRANCHISING YOUR CLEANING BUSINESS CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Have you ever thought about franchising your cleaning business? 0:15 - Meet Dori Stewart, a teacher turned franchise owner 0:58 - Is creating a franchise right for you? 1:18 - What kind of research do you have to do before starting a franchise? 1:38 - What steps do you take to go from now to owning a franchise? 2:37 - How long does it take to get your systems in place to sell your business?

Is Brilion the last maid service software or app you will need to run a #cleaningbusiness? Residential cleaning business owners often get bogged down with managing customer data, scheduling appointments, dispatching cleaners, collections, and marketing.  With Brilion, you can do all that in just minutes a day - not hours. The small investment you will spend on #maidservice software will pay for itself in a couple of jobs per month. And in no time, you'll have your cleaning company running like a well-oiled machine.  Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Brilion (Maid Scheduling Software - https://brilion.net/residential-cleaning-software) And your host today is #angelabrown  *** BRILION THE LAST MAID SERVICE SOFTWARE CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - What is Brilion maid scheduling software? 0:37 - Is Brilion house cleaning app just for cleaning business owners? 0:54 - How does this compare to other field service software apps? 1:04 - Does Brilion have color-coded zones for teams? 1:22 - Does Brilion allow you to dispatch

House cleaners hit rock bottom feeling fatigued, under financial pressures, and frustrated by employee challenges. Here's a proven strategy that will put #cleaningbusiness owners back in the driver's seat with the needed boost to get the business back on track. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown   *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** The Artist's Way - https://amzn.to/3n5Ja3U The Artists Way Workbook - https://amzn.to/39H7vd8 The Artist's Way Every Day: A Year of Creative Living - https://amzn.to/3QuNMy1 Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business - https://amzn.to/3y42xR6 The Business Playbook: How to Document and Delegate What You Do So Your Company Can Grow Beyond You - https://amzn.to/3zSoqUU These good karma links connect you to affiliated sites that offer products or services that relate to today’s show. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchas

If you're looking for high functioning anxiety tips for house cleaners meet Tati Garcia. (https://becalmwithtati.com) She's here today to tell unpack the differences between stress as a cleaning business owner and the debilitating anxiety that comes with imposter syndrome and causes paralysis and procrastination. If your #CleaningBusiness is in growth mode but suffers from #anxiety learn what types of #copingskills may be available to you. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #CalmlyCoping a self-improvement podcast and YouTube show for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety. https://youtube.com/c/CalmlyCoping And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** High Functioning Anxiety Quiz - https://svy.tips/Tati-Garcia How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism - https://amzn.to/3O1TyWc Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind - https

Wanna know how to get more cleaning leads online? Many house cleaners and #maidservice owners don't know how to leverage time online to grow their #cleaningbusiness. Which social media platform is best for maid services? And are hashtags still key to business growth?  Today we chat with Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services, Inc. CEO, for best tips and practices for social media marketing in 2022. Angela Brown flips the script in today's Ask a House Cleaner asking all the questions. Free Social Media Bundle from Jennie: https://jennielyon.com/cleaning Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing Services, Inc - Consulting - https://svy.tips/JennieLyon *** HOW TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS ONLINE CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - How do cleaning business owners use digital media to get more leads? 0:13 - Meet Jennie Lyon a digital marketing expert for 20 years 0:54 - What is Story-Based Marketing and how do you use it for your maid service? 1:15 - How important is social media to a cleaning business? 1:46 - How do you build an online commun

I am talking to myself while cleaning and I am not alone. Most people have an inner dialogue playing in their heads at all times. We repeat conversations we've had and replay what was said, and what could have been said. What do you say when you talk to yourself while cleaning? Do you have negative self-talk or do you speak to yourself with a #positiveattitude? Here are some hints on ways to turn self-talk conversations common to house cleaners and maids into positive #affirmations. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is Savvy Cleaner Training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #angelabrown  *** THE NEW TAPE = https://youtu.be/n13ZBvaCMjw *** *** I AM TALKING TO MYSELF WHILE CLEANING CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - What do you say to yourself when you are cleaning? 0:16 - What is the new tape and why should you listen to it? 0:51 - What kind of thoughts are you replaying over and over in your head? 1:34 - Are you playing old or broken tapes from stranger

Are you cleaning with high functioning depression? Are you following routines? Are you on track for a while and then suddenly slide off the rails? Do you have low energy and fatigue even though you are slugging through every day? You're not alone. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #angelabrown  The New Tape - https://youtu.be/n13ZBvaCMjw (Listen while you sleep) *** CLEANING WITH HIGH FUNCTIONING DEPRESSION CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - How do you clean with high-functioning depression? 0:36 - How do you keep from going off the rails at any point? 1:36 - Traumatic events can trigger depression 2:10 - What resources are available to you for getting help? 2:25 - What will the outcome be if you drift aimlessly through depression? 2:58 - what physical fitness activities can you incorporate into your day? 3:18 - What responsibilities do you have and how can you still do those? 3:38 - What routines

My insane shoe collection took me twenty years to get right. Now I don't waste time trying on the wrong shoes, decluttering my closet of excess shoes, sorting, saving, or storing shoes I don't wear. And I don't waste time standing in lines waiting for the doors to open at the sneaker store so I can get the latest shoe. Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #HoardingWorld a program helping people change their relationship with stuff. They paid for the show, so you don't have to.  And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** HOARDING WORLD BALANCE GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/hoardingworld *** MY INSANE SHOE COLLECTION CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - How do you know when to buy new shoes? 0:15 - What is the #cluttercorner and how does it work with shoes? 0:49 - How do you know what type of shoes to wear for your lifestyle? 1:17 - What type of support should you look for in a shoe? 2:02 - What do you do with shoes you've never worn? 2:27 - What type of indoor shoes should you wear for support? 2:41 - What do you do