Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Some of the most inspiring cleaning business stories start in the most ordinary places. In this episode, you’ll hear from people who built a successful cleaning business after realizing they wanted more than a 9-5. Some were in corporate jobs, some were selling cars, and some simply got tired of feeling stuck. What makes their journeys stand out is how honest they are about the early days: the uncertainty, learning as they went, and figuring things out one step at a time.
They share how their cleaning business startup actually began, what it really cost, and what changed once customers started coming in.
If you’re curious about how to start a cleaning business, or you’ve been thinking about finally acting on that idea you’ve had for years, this compilation will help you see what’s possible.
Start your own cleaning business with our FREE quick-start training 👉 learn.upflip.com/cleaning-business-masterclass
OR…
🎓 Join UpFlip Academy to “copy-paste” the top million-dollar service businesses you can start in weeks and profit from in months - links.upflip.com/academy-yt
More UpFlip Official Resources:
📕 FREE access to 137 Most Profitable Businesses - go.upflip.com/137-business-ideas
🎙️ Follow the UpFlip Podcast - links.upflip.com/podcast-yt
📩 Join the UpFlip Newsletter - links.upflip.com/newsletter-yt
👉 Check out Chris's business - bbcleaningco.com
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - START
00:00:39 - From selling cars to cleaning houses?!
00:01:33 - All things clean
00:02:00 - Cubicle to remote life
00:02:32 - Got internet?
00:03:43 - Let print do the pitch
00:04:10 - Don’t climb Mt. Everest solo!
00:05:26 - Start NOW
00:05:58 - Reputation is everything
00:06:26 - "Freedom number”
00:07:40 - Spruse Cleaning revenue and margins
00:08:01 - MaidThis revenue
00:08:45 - Do your research!
00:09:40 - From local to remote
00:11:11 - Good wages = Good people
00:12:47 - A competitive edge
00:14:50 - Solve a problem
00:16:24 - Airbnb jobs
00:17:37 - Operational costs
00:19:41 - From local to remote
00:21:38 - No rock left unturned
00:23:59 - Automated boots on the ground
00:25:45 - Optimizing platforms
00:26:57 - 3 marketing channels that work
00:27:56 - Never take no for an answer
00:28:56 - Capturing vs Creating demand
00:30:15 - EVERY platform works
00:31:23 - Make Craigslist work!
00:32:01 - Passive SEO generator
00:33:11 - There’s a software for that!
00:35:21 - Booking forms just got fun
00:36:40 - Switching gears
00:38:08 - Holy grail tool
00:39:35 - It’s the follow-up that matters
00:41:47 - Making the most of the slow season
00:42:50 - Your hidden superpower
00:44:02 - Foolproof SOPs
00:45:51 - A “roleplay” you don’t want to miss!
00:49:56 - Spot (and keep) A-players
00:51:15 - Hiring platform to avoid
00:52:49 - It’s a people game
00:54:45 - Bowling sessions and cakes
00:55:56 - “My secretary’s my boss!”
00:57:34 - The ultimate challenge
00:58:29 - Work on your company, not in it!
01:00:08 - 10-sec review process
01:01:58 - Top-notch customer service
01:03:10 - Avoid $100K+ worth of mistakes
01:05:06 - Offer peace of mind
01:06:01 - “Partner Paul”
01:08:14 - Getting a customer is easy, keeping them isn’t
01:09:18 - Technical steps to success
01:11:10 - Grow ANY business fast
01:11:59 - Too good? Probably is.
01:13:34 - Bet on YOU now
01:14:28 - Scale properly
01:15:27 - Handling disputes
01:16:45 - When fear takes the wheel
01:18:01 - Paid ads
01:19:09 - Invest in the right people
01:20:54 - Snag Airbnb clients like a pro
01:23:13 - A leader, not a boss
01:24:40 - Start with ground zero
01:26:07 - Identifying bottlenecks
01:27:38 - Timeless tips
01:28:28 - Build your dream life
01:29:06 - Outro
#cleaningbusiness #howtostartacleaningbusiness #cleaningbusinessstartup #cleaning
I'm proud to have Bizee sponsor this video. #ad Their platform makes launching and managing an LLC straightforward, and it’s a service I genuinely believe in and recommend to anyone ready to start their business. bizee.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=content_sponsorship&utm_campaign=upflip
Some of the most inspiring cleaning business stories start in the most ordinary places. In this episode, you’ll hear from people who built a successful cleaning business after realizing they wanted more than a 9-5. Some were in corporate jobs, some were selling cars, and some simply got tired of feeling stuck. What makes their journeys stand out is how honest they are about the early days: the uncertainty, learning as they went, and figuring things out one step at a time.
They share how their cleaning business startup actually began, what it really cost, and what changed once customers started coming in.
If you’re curious about how to start a cleaning business, or you’ve been thinking about finally acting on that idea you’ve had for years, this compilation will help you see what’s possible.
Start your own cleaning business with our FREE quick-start training 👉 learn.upflip.com/cleaning-business-masterclass
OR…
🎓 Join UpFlip Academy to “copy-paste” the top million-dollar service businesses you can start in weeks and profit from in months - links.upflip.com/academy-yt
More UpFlip Official Resources:
📕 FREE access to 137 Most Profitable Businesses - go.upflip.com/137-business-ideas
🎙️ Follow the UpFlip Podcast - links.upflip.com/podcast-yt
📩 Join the UpFlip Newsletter - links.upflip.com/newsletter-yt
👉 Check out Chris's business - bbcleaningco.com
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - START
00:00:39 - From selling cars to cleaning houses?!
00:01:33 - All things clean
00:02:00 - Cubicle to remote life
00:02:32 - Got internet?
00:03:43 - Let print do the pitch
00:04:10 - Don’t climb Mt. Everest solo!
00:05:26 - Start NOW
00:05:58 - Reputation is everything
00:06:26 - "Freedom number”
00:07:40 - Spruse Cleaning revenue and margins
00:08:01 - MaidThis revenue
00:08:45 - Do your research!
00:09:40 - From local to remote
00:11:11 - Good wages = Good people
00:12:47 - A competitive edge
00:14:50 - Solve a problem
00:16:24 - Airbnb jobs
00:17:37 - Operational costs
00:19:41 - From local to remote
00:21:38 - No rock left unturned
00:23:59 - Automated boots on the ground
00:25:45 - Optimizing platforms
00:26:57 - 3 marketing channels that work
00:27:56 - Never take no for an answer
00:28:56 - Capturing vs Creating demand
00:30:15 - EVERY platform works
00:31:23 - Make Craigslist work!
00:32:01 - Passive SEO generator
00:33:11 - There’s a software for that!
00:35:21 - Booking forms just got fun
00:36:40 - Switching gears
00:38:08 - Holy grail tool
00:39:35 - It’s the follow-up that matters
00:41:47 - Making the most of the slow season
00:42:50 - Your hidden superpower
00:44:02 - Foolproof SOPs
00:45:51 - A “roleplay” you don’t want to miss!
00:49:56 - Spot (and keep) A-players
00:51:15 - Hiring platform to avoid
00:52:49 - It’s a people game
00:54:45 - Bowling sessions and cakes
00:55:56 - “My secretary’s my boss!”
00:57:34 - The ultimate challenge
00:58:29 - Work on your company, not in it!
01:00:08 - 10-sec review process
01:01:58 - Top-notch customer service
01:03:10 - Avoid $100K+ worth of mistakes
01:05:06 - Offer peace of mind
01:06:01 - “Partner Paul”
01:08:14 - Getting a customer is easy, keeping them isn’t
01:09:18 - Technical steps to success
01:11:10 - Grow ANY business fast
01:11:59 - Too good? Probably is.
01:13:34 - Bet on YOU now
01:14:28 - Scale properly
01:15:27 - Handling disputes
01:16:45 - When fear takes the wheel
01:18:01 - Paid ads
01:19:09 - Invest in the right people
01:20:54 - Snag Airbnb clients like a pro
01:23:13 - A leader, not a boss
01:24:40 - Start with ground zero
01:26:07 - Identifying bottlenecks
01:27:38 - Timeless tips
01:28:28 - Build your dream life
01:29:06 - Outro
#cleaningbusiness #howtostartacleaningbusiness #cleaningbusinessstartup #cleaning
