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Do you use consignment stores? Should you consign as you declutter your home and get organized? With more than 25,000 resell stores (and thrift stores) in America, surely there is a place for you to sell your collectibles. Second-hand stores can offer hoarding help from items you paid good money for but no longer use, need, or want. Should you consign if the items are old or less than new? If you are unsure, you can always donate them. Stop being overwhelmed with housework and hoarding. Find creative ways today to make some money by repurposing the items that once cluttered your home. Do you know about #HoardingWorld a division of Savvy Cleaner? We are on a mission to leave the world a cleaner place and just launched a site to help you balance your relationship with stuff. Join our private Facebook group where we have more in-depth conversations to guide you on your freedom journey. *** HOARDING WORLD BALANCE GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/hoardingworld *** A TAPE OF AFFIRMATIONS I MADE FOR YOU ***

Do you need to talk to your house cleaner to let them know their cleaning isn't up to par? Are you at your wit's end and just want the cleaning you are paying for? Do you feel you are being manipulated by your housekeeper or that they are taking advantage of you? You are not alone. Lots of maid services don't know how frustrated homeowners are with the residential cleaning services they are paying for. And before you fire your maid, you may want to have a heart-to-heart chat with the cleaning lady and re-set some #boundaries and professional expectations. 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 *** Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No - https://amzn.to/2KjYJFe Your Next Five Moves - https://amzn.to/38iZAy2 Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead - https://amzn.to/3p97AZi Good Strate

Wanna hear the world's greatest cancellation policy for house cleaners? If you have customers who postpone their scheduled cleaning regularly, your #cleaningbusiness may need to charge a cancellation fee. Or better yet, you may want to prevent cancellations in the first place. How do you create a cancellation policy? *** WORLD'S GREATEST CANCELLATION POLICY CHAPTERS*** 0:00 - What do you do if a customer has to cancel their scheduled cleaning? 0:05 - Meet #AngelaBrown the House Cleaning Guru 0:35 - How do you create a cancellation policy? 1:01 - Use a worksheet on your walkthrough 1:25 - Explain your rules for rescheduling and cancellation fees 3:28 - How a cancellation is different from calling out sick 6:06 - Instead of canceling re-gift your cleaning to someone else *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** The Road from Contract to Close: How to Successfully (and Easily) Manage the Details without Losing Your Mind - Or Your Clients - http://amzn.to/2v9qmq9 The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Busine

Hoarding 3 years from now, what will your home look like? Will having too much stuff be a thing of the past? Or, will you have new problems caused by today's clutter? Will you have another storage unit? Or, will you have cleaned yours out and turned in the key? If you are a collector of stuff, or you have a messy house that seems out of control come join us at #HoardingWorld. https://www.facebook.com/groups/hoardingworld Today's Ask a House Cleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner and your host today is #AngelaBrown *** HOARDING 3 YEARS FROM NOW CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:48 - Hoarding 3 years from now - is it better or worse? 1:05 - Hoarding food is not food storage - it expires and goes stale. 2:37 - Clutter prevents home maintenance which leads to decay 3:00 - Decay leads to infestations of bugs and mice 3:32 - A leak is not fixed with buckets 4:18 - Stored boxes create trip hazards 4:52 - One problem creates another - inconvenience and more work 5:11 - Water leaks turn

I was here is the echo from every climber who reaches the mountaintop. They post their photos to inspire others still on the climb. At #HoardingWorld we too are inspired when members remove storage from their homes, closets, from under their beds, closets, hallways, common living spaces, cars, and storage units. They post their pictures in our private FB group so all can cheer. There is #helpforhoarders and there is hoarding help for you too. Unintentional collectors of free stuff hoarders fight with cluttered homes and family members about the messy house. Their artistic dreams are dashed by disorganized chaos that sparks discouragement and depression. If you are climbing a mountain and need help getting on top of it all, come join us. We're waiting for you. There is a new normal way of life for savers and it includes a lot less stuff. Do you know #HoardingWorld is a division of Savvy Cleaner? We are on a mission to leave the world a cleaner place and just launched a site to help you balance your relationshi

You asked for another Ask a House Cleaner Rabbit Hole episode so here goes. Today we tunnel through your questions like: Where should I distribute house #cleaningbusiness cards? Am I too young to find cleaning jobs? What do you do when a cleaning customer won't get out of bed while you clean? Or doesn't have the money to pay you once you have cleaned? Working solo and not licensed as a business, can I be audited? Do I need a license? Got a question call into the show at https://AskaHouseCleaner.com and click on the blue button. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** Ask a House Cleaner Rabbit Hole 2 Chapters *** 0:00 - Meet Angela Brown The House Cleaning Guru 0:47 - Where should I distribute house cleaning business cards? 1:04 - Am I too young to find cleaning jobs? 3:57 - What do you do when a cleaning customer won't get out of bed when you clean? 8:19 - Not licensed a

Can you do move-out cleans only and keep a #cleaningbusiness going? And how do you market a move-out cleaning business? Do you work with realtors directly or moving companies? Is move-out cleaning too much of a niche market? 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 *** MOVE-OUT CLEANS CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Can you do move-out cleans only as a business? 0:06 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:23 - New house cleaner wants to clean vacated properties as a niche 1:01 - The challenge of doing move-out cleaning jobs 1:24 - Marketing your move-out cleaning 2:15 - Clarify moving clean expectations with the realtor or homeowner 4:17 - Move-out cleans are for people moving - not repeat customers 4:40 - Recurring house cleaning provides recurring income *** PROMISED LINKS AND GOOD KARMA RESOURCES *** Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stu

Here are the rules for bartering. Another way to generate money in this economy is trading goods. Today's show on #Barter shares the rules for trading the services your #CleaningBusiness offers in exchange for cash. And her to answer your barter exchange questions is the House Cleaning Guru, #AngelaBrown *** RULES FOR BARTERING CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Does your cleaning business have rules for bartering? 0:06 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:23 - A house cleaner trades cleaning with a friend 0:47 - Never do direct trades with another person 1:54 - Use a barter exchange - it will keep the ledger balanced 2:12 - Create cleaning vouchers that can be traded with your business 2:47 - Various businesses to trade services within an exchange 3:27 - Bartering is good visibility for your business 4:16 - Sell your cancellations to your barter clients 4:51 - Set an allotment of time | money you will trade each month 5:17 - Spend your barter bucks in the trade exchange 5:56 - Don't forget to pay taxes on your ear

Hoarding is like running shoes. People buy running shoes based on their beliefs of what the shoes will do for them. You buy a certain type of shoe if you are a sprinter and a different type of shoe if you are a distance runner. The running shoes you choose need to have arch support and a flexible toe box so your toes can bend easily. The tread on the shoe will grip the road and the shock absorbers need to catch the bounce as your foot hits the pavement. The right running shoe will fit your foot and be so comfortable that you don't even know you are wearing a shoe. Hoarding is like running shoes. People fill their homes with tools, trinkets, collectibles, clothes, books, crafts, movies, games, music, kitchenware, toys, and electronics. The stuff that's kept serves different purposes based on different interests and family members of all ages. They keep stuff based on the stories they tell themselves about its utility. The stuff symbolizes and celebrates different moments of progress in their lives. Then one da

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When you know how to clean a bidet and how easy they are to use you're going to want one. Veken Non-Electric Bidet, Self-Cleaning Dual Nozzle Bidet - https://amzn.to/3hnPmSz Luxe Bidet Neo 320 - Self Cleaning Dual Nozzle - Hot and Cold Water https://amzn.to/3dTaJZX Other Things Shown in this #productreview Force of Nature - Machine - https://amzn.to/2UxOodn Force of Nature Product Review - https://youtu.be/16zH6YKzm48 Toilet Rim Toilet Brush - https://amzn.to/36ikEUL Bon Ami Powdered Cleanser - https://amzn.to/3ywXOoj OXO Good Grips Deep Clean Brush Set - https://amzn.to/3xreLjQ SupplyMaid Professional Cleaning Apron - https://amzn.to/3qV2uBG Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels - https://amzn.to/3yyKBLL Hey guys, today I’m going to be giving you a review on the Veken Dual Nozzle Bidet Sprayer, you know that thing that shoots water at your bum. Let me guess, you’re afraid to try a bidet, right? I’ll quickly tell you why I’m such a fan and why for the first time ever American’s are giving portable bidets that instal

Is it total wreck Airbnb madness when you go on vacation? Do you get charged an extra cleaning fee because your family trashed the Airbnb? Let me guess, you already paid a cleaning charge and thought you were covered right? Well, don't worry, Airbnb cleaning expectations are easy to manage if you follow the house rules. Who knows, maybe the superhost even has a print-on-demand book for your Airbnb that shows Airbnb guests how to leave the place. Today's #VRBO and #Airbnb show is brought to you by Turnover Cleaning Tips And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** TOTAL WRECK AIRBNB CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Intro Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:14 - Superhost and cleaner deal with total wreck Airbnb 1:12 - How do you get guests to clean up after themselves? 1:52 - Solutions for families to keep from paying extra cleaning charges 5:21 - Hospitality for house cleaners and hosts 7:33 - Print on demand for Airbnb Hosts - Choose your own adventure 8:45 - Inspire help with storytelling and cool characters 9:25 - P

What is it going to take to change your relationship with stuff? Does your home have a junk drawer? Maybe there's outdated food in your pantry or cabinets. Or maybe it's a complete overhaul of a lifetime of hoarding habits? Don't worry, you're not alone. Today's show is brought to you by #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown The House Cleaning Guru 0:18 - #HoardingWorld series to understand the nuances of hoarding 0:46 - A caller put off moving because they had too much stuff 1:23 - A Neighbor hoarding for 30 years, becomes a recluse 3:48 - What is it going to take to declutter your home? 4:09 - You can be more creative when you free up the space to create *** THE JOURNEY BEGINS AT HOARDING WORLD *** Balance Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hoardingworld *** HOARDING RESOURCES *** Reclaim Your Life From Hoarding: Practical Strate

It seems everybody wants good cleaning at a cheap price. But before you go discounting your residential cleaning services here's what everybody ought to know about the price of cleaning. Most clients don’t know what type of services your cleaning business offers or what they need. Your job estimate needs to solve the customers cleaning challenges - and they will pay good money if you can provide that value. 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 *** GOOD CLEANING AT A CHEAP PRICE CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:15 - #CleaningBusiness owners complain about discount pricing 0:52 - Our society is "on sale" - everybody wants a cheap price 1:13 - How do you sell value not price? 2:27 - Ask questions to uncover needs 2:56 - Customers sell themselves when they articulate their needs 3:17 - The customer called you because they were ready to

This Ask a House Cleaner rabbit hole tunnels through your cleaning questions to rapid fire answers you can use today. "Should you pay for a cleaning slot if you have to cancel the cleaning?" and "What if it's too hot in a home to clean?" "Should I go to the ISSA conference this year?" And, the favorite of everybody "How much do I charge for a home this size with these specifications?" and more. Got a question call into the show at https://AskaHouseCleaner.com and click on the blue button. Today's sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** ASK A HOUSE CLEANER RABBIT HOLE CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:16 - What is the Ask a House Cleaner Rabbit Hole? 0:42 - Not growing my #cleaningbusiness should I go to the ISSA conference this year? 2:53 - 95 degrees and no air conditioning - can I turn on the AC while cleaning? 4:55 - Should I pay my house cleaner because I

Wanna know how to get reviews when you are new and you have no social proof? Here's how to ask for reference reviews to boost your approval ratings while you earn testimonials from happy customers. This ultimate guide to starting social proof will help you build a reputation in house cleaning. Get more business reviews for your #cleaningbusiness today. 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 ***REVIEWS WHEN YOU ARE NEW CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Intro - Meet Angela Brown The House Cleaning Guru 0:21 - Can you "borrow" ratings and reviews from your previous company? 0:32 - How do you get ratings and reviews when you are new? 1:34 - Ask for a character reference to build #socialproof 2:36 - Post a character reference in place of a rating and review 3:41 - People will invest in you if you invest in yourself 4:13 - Start your reputation management now 4:35 - Other house cleaners will

Are you a hoarder? If you have hoarding tendencies, it might be from 6 generations of inheriting. It's no surprise that too much stuff is causing a mess. It's you a hoarder, me a hoarder and together we will declutter with intent. Today's #HoardingWorld show is sponsored by Savvy Cleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** ARE YOU A HOARDER CONTENTS *** 0:00 - Are you a hoarder? Do you have hoarding tendencies? 0:21 - The American Dream is to own a home full of stuff 0:55 - 6 Generations have passed their homes on to their families 1:24 - Storage Units became a band-aid solution 2:29 - Ecommerce makes stuff available at one click 3:11 - Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 3:21 - The role cleaning plays in a clean home 4:45 - What it means to be an organized hoarder 5:44 - The journey of hoarding removal begins now 6:45 - Join us in the Hoarding World support group *** HOARDING WORLD FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://ww

What are some things to declutter today that you won't miss at all? Everyone has things that they never use that you can easily get rid of. Here is how to identify things that you need to declutter and how to do it!   Today's #AskaHouseCleaner 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 ***   Beware of Dishes Funny Cleaning Shirt - https://amzn.to/3cpW34s The Declutter Challenge: A Guided Journal for Getting your Home Organized in 30 Quick Steps - https://amzn.to/3alJULc Real Life Organizing: Clean and Clutter-Free in 15 Minutes a Day - https://amzn.to/2MHOlru Cluttered Mess to Organized Success Workbook - https://amzn.to/3pKY92Z Organizing Your Home with SORT and SUCCEED - https://amzn.to/2YtjXnv   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 qualifyin

Here are 7 things I wish I knew in my 20's and I'm hoping now that I'm in my 50's this life advice will be an inspiration for young people. 7 things I wish I knew at 20 haunt me now, but we are not born with self development training. Self development for young people doesn't even start till our late teens. So, now that I have learned a few self development skills here's a few things I wish I knew back then. Today's #ThingsIWishIKnew sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown *** 7 THINGS I WISH I KNEW IN MY 20'S CHAPTERS *** 0:00 - Intro Meet Angela Brown the House Cleaning Guru 0:30 - Here are 7 things I wish I knew in my 20's 0:39 - 1) Embraced social media sooner 1:28 - 2) Started a YouTube Channel Sooner 1:58 - 3) Learned to be a better Facebook Group Admin 3:48 - 4) Don't negotiate with bullies 5:15 - 5) Protect your team first 6:53 - 6) Family First 7:49 - 7) Love and Let Go 9:14 - What lessons ha

Do you have an exit strategy for your business partnership? What do you do if your business partnership isn't working? This is necessary for all business partnerships, no matter what. Here is why you need an exit strategy in your business partnership, and how to go about creating one. Today's #AskaHouseCleaner 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 ***   Business Partnership Essentials: A Step-by-Step Action Plan for Succeeding in Business With a Partner - https://amzn.to/3g7iP2A When Your Business Partner is Your Spouse: How to Have a Successful Business AND a Happy Marriage - https://amzn.to/3itpaH4 Forming a Successful Business Partnership: The 9 Things You MUST Consider When Starting a Small Business with a Partner and Creating a Business Partnership Agreement - https://amzn.to/3cNYNZ5 Strategic Business Partner: Aligning People Strategies with Busi