Running A Cleaning Business Solo: How to Create Processes and Backup Plans | Ep 23

When you start out, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you have to do everything yourself. You wear every hat, chase every lead, and try to hold it all together. But here’s the truth: asking for help isn’t a weakness—it’s a strategy. In this podcast, Matt and Greg talk about how It’s crucial to pre-plan and build a solid processes from the start that can save you from chaos later. Whether it's how you manage clients, schedule your day, or handle emergencies—systems keep your business running even when you're not at 100%. Try out Orange QC with a 30 Day free trial: https://www.orangeqc.com/octoclean/?utm_source=octoclean_media&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=processes_and_backup_plans Join our membership club to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtagA0ufcgj52jdyLa6T-FQ/join Join our private community: https://www.octocleanmedia.com/memberships Get our Training Cards: https://www.octocleanmedia.com/cleaning-training-cards Get group coaching and one-on-one consulting with our team: https://www.octocleanmedia.com/memberships Connect with Us: Website: https://octocleanmedia.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/octoclean Facebook: https://facebook.com/octoclean Twitter: https://twitter.com/octoclean 0:00 Episode Intro 1:02 Launching a business by yourself 2:32 What is the best way to get started? 9:45 Account types and what should you take? 18:48 Common learning point with consulting 23:32 Matt's Story time 29:26 Q&A 30:23 Cleaning with Nitric Acid