Episode 1259 – From Cleaner to CEO: How Caitlyn Built a Business That Runs Without Her
Meet Caitlyn "Not-So-Fussell"
Mike kicks things off with laughs, sharing how he’s been calling Caitlyn “Mrs. Fussell” for years—totally messing up her name. Turns out, it actually is Fuessel (who knew?). Mike jokes that the name sounds like someone who complains, but Caitlyn? She’s the total opposite—sweet, kind, and all about helping others. Mike gives a quick shoutout to her husband too, because hey, he’s a great guy!
From Start to Next Level
This isn’t Caitlyn’s first time on the podcast. She first joined back in Episode 1079, where she shared the early days of growing her cleaning business. Back then, she was just getting out of the chaos and into the groove. Fast-forward a year, and she’s back in Episode 1259 to show what happens when you keep building and don’t give up.
Systems Make the Dream Work
Mike and Caitlyn dive into how she created real systems that run her business without her being in every little detail. She went from making every decision on the fly to trusting her team—and her systems—to handle it. Now she’s rocking a 15–20 hour work week and doing more of what she loves, like sales and networking.
Mindset + Systems = Magic
Caitlyn shares the mindset shifts that helped her level up. The big one? Realizing that quality issues were culture issues. Once she locked in her core values (like “own your crap”), everything changed. She stopped accepting mediocrity, hired better people, and let go of control in the best way possible.
From Chaos to Confidence
Now, Caitlyn’s not just out of the field—she’s leading a team that runs strong without her babysitting every move. Mike cheers her on for becoming not just a better business owner, but a true leader in the Cleaning Nation community. Her advice? Find a mentor, build a strong tribe, and trust yourself to go further than you think.
💡 Want to hear how it all started? Check out Caitlyn’s first episode: Episode 1079 – How This Young Entrepreneur Transformed Her Cleaning Company