Episode 1292 – The Simple Shift That Changed Everything for Shawn Allman
In this episode, Mike Campion chats with Shawn Allman, owner of Polished Home in Manhattan, Kansas. Shawn shares how she went from feeling stuck at 20 clients and drowning in stress to doubling her revenue while cutting her work hours in half. She reveals the mindset shifts, simple systems, and team support that helped her break through her self-imposed ceiling. If you’ve ever felt like the only way to grow is to hustle harder, this episode will prove otherwise. Shawn’s story is proof that you don’t have to do it all — and you definitely don’t have to do it alone. Tune in for real talk, real results, and the freedom that comes with working smarter.
She Didn’t Just Clean Houses — She Cleaned Up Her Business!
Shawn Allman (yes, Shawn’s a she), started her cleaning company, Polished Home, back in 2018 in Manhattan… Kansas, not New York! At first, she was just looking for more control of her time after being a stay-at-home mom. She noticed something important: she needed help keeping her own home clean — and realized many others probably felt the same. So, boom! She built a business to help busy folks like herself.
Stuck at 20 Clients… and Stuck in Her Own Head
Shawn had help doing the cleanings, but all the systems, calls, and chaos? That was all her. She could never grow past 20 clients without things falling apart — scheduling broke down, stress piled up, and her confidence took a hit. Even after two years of trying to “figure it out” alone, nothing changed. Finally, she realized that being smart wasn’t the problem. Trying to do it all alone was.
Less Hours, More Power
Once Shawn joined Grow My Cleaning Company’s coaching group, she stopped over-complicating everything. She trained her cleaners to help with hiring, stopped trying to do every task herself, and hired a virtual assistant to handle scheduling. Here’s the kicker: she cut her work hours in half and doubled her revenue. That’s not magic — that’s systems and smart delegation.
From Hustle to Happy
Before, Shawn believed that to grow her business, she had to grind more hours. Now? She knows her value per hour isn’t fixed — and neither is her client count. With clear systems, a strong team, and fewer fires to put out, she’s got more energy for the big stuff: marketing, sales, and company culture. The best part? She finally feels proud and confident in what her team delivers.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Shawn’s biggest advice? Stop trying to build your business all by yourself. Get support — whether it’s coaching or just a few cheerleaders who believe in you. The key is finding a group that lifts you up and holds you accountable. Business is hard, but you’re not stuck. Just like Shawn, you can stop working harder and start working smarter.