Episode 1323 – How to Run Your Cleaning Business Remotely
In this episode, Mike Campion breaks down how to run your cleaning business from anywhere — without losing your mind. He shares his “magic trio” of systems that keep things running smoothly: communication, quality control, and financial visibility. Mike explains why building a team around strong core values matters more than hiring the most skilled cleaner. You’ll learn how to wow clients, boost loyalty, and finally take real time off without your phone blowing up. Tune in to hear how to build a business that gives you freedom, not burnout.
How to Run Your Cleaning Business From Anywhere
Mike Campion says most cleaning business owners are stuck. They can’t take a real vacation, and the minute they leave town, everything falls apart. He reminds them that if the business can’t run without them, they don’t own a business — they own a stressful job. His goal? Help owners build a company that runs on systems, not on duct tape and panic.
The Three Magic Systems
Mike shares his “magic trio” for freedom: communication systems, quality control systems, and financial visibility systems. Without all three, chaos rules. He tells owners to set strict times to respond to calls or texts and train their team to solve problems using shared core values like honesty, fun, and helping others. When everyone works by the same values, the owner doesn’t have to micromanage.
Building a Core-Values Team
Mike says great cleaners who don’t fit the company’s values are trouble. He’d rather have an average cleaner who truly cares. Core values create culture, and culture creates consistency. He teaches owners to hire, train, and reward based on values — not just skills. When teams share the same goals, they make good choices even when the boss isn’t watching.
Make Clients Feel Amazing
Instead of promising to be “the best cleaner,” Mike tells owners to promise clients they’ll feel amazing when they come home. He suggests surprise-and-delight touches — chocolates, thank-you cards, or small gifts — to build loyalty. He warns that chasing perfection just burns everyone out. The real win is making customers feel cared for and supported.
The Freedom Plan
To run a business remotely, Mike explains, owners must build a lean admin team: a scheduler, a customer happiness manager, an accountant, and maybe an answering service. Once systems and people are in place, the owner’s job is to lead, not clean. Most can run their companies in 10–15 hours a week while traveling the world — proof that freedom is possible with the right systems and mindset.