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Self Maid
At 25 years old, I’ve built a multi 7-figure residential and commercial cleaning company with 2 locations and over 50 employees. Join me as I share thoughts, experiences, tips, and strategies from the depths of my head. This is THE podcast you need to listen to if you own a cleaning business or if you’re looking to start one.
Episodes
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The Morning Show! (#71)
In this episode of Self Maid, I break down how a simple TikTok landed me a spot on The Morning Show with Larry and Kylie.I take you behind the scenes of flying…
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Jim’s Empire | Meet the Man Behind Australia’s Famous $500,000,000/yr Franchise (#70)
In this episode of Self Maid, I sit down with Jim Penman — the man behind the beard and the $500 million Jim’s Group empire. What started with just $24 and a…
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I Interviewed Jim Penman... Episode Coming Wednesday! | What It’s Like Talking to the Billion Dollar Man (#69)
What’s it like to chat 1-on-1 with the man behind one of Australia’s most iconic brands? In this solo episode, I reflect on my conversation with Jim Penman—the…
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24 Laps Around the Sun (#68)
I turned 24 today. Just wanted to jump on here quickly and say a big thank you to everyone listening!Follow Jason Shipway on social media to stay up to…
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Document the Journey | Make Your Success Undeniable (#67)
In this episode, I talk about the power of documenting your journey. Whether it’s through journaling, voice notes, or video. Not for likes or followers, but…
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Business is Hard - It's Even Harder if You're an Idiot | Know Your Numbers (#66)
In this episode of Self Maid, Jason breaks down the real reason most businesses fail — and it’s not the economy, competition, or bad marketing. It’s financial…
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Answering Your Questions in Sydney Harbour! ft. Kings Cleaning Co (#65)
In this special Q&A episode, we’re coming to you straight from Sydney Harbour, with the iconic Harbour Bridge as our backdrop. I sat down with Scott and Gabby…
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Water Restoration Training in Sydney ft. Scott & Gabby from Kings Cleaning Co. (#64)
In this episode of Self Maid, I’m joined by Scott and Gabby from Kings Cleaning Co for a laid-back but powerful convo about all things business growth and what…
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Good Is the Enemy of Great | Are You Growing or Just Coasting? (#63)
Is your cleaning business running smoothly, but not really growing? In this episode, we unpack why "good enough" can be the biggest threat to greatness. If…
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Is This Really a Big Deal? Shifting Perspective on Business Challenges (#62)
As business owners, it’s easy to let one small issue consume our entire day. A single complaint, a minor mistake, or a difficult customer can feel like a…
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Sell Like Amazon, Hire Like Harvard: My Secret Business Growth Formula (#61)
If you want to grow your cleaning business (or any business), you need to do two things: make it ridiculously easy for customers to buy from you and make it…
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The Fortune Is in the Follow-Up: HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY! (#60)
Most cleaning business owners either fear following up or think they shouldn’t have to. But the reality? It takes 7-15+ touchpoints to close most sales! In…
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Decentralized, Not Disorganized: Systemizing a Cleaning Business Without Micromanaging (#59)
How do you scale a cleaning business without micromanaging every move your team makes? In this episode of Self Maid, we dive into the systems and strategies…
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Control the Sale: How to Lead, Close, and Win More Cleaning Clients (#58)
First impressions matter, but confidence closes the deal. Learn how to lead the conversation, take control of in-person quotes, and win more clients without…
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Drop the Mop | How to Delegate Your Way to a Succesful Business (#57)
Live from Melbourne! Are you stuck doing all the cleaning in your business? In this episode, we break down why delegation is the key to scaling and how to…
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This One Simple Mistake Cost Me $20,000+ | Begin With the End in Mind (#56)
In this Self Maid episode, we cover why having a clear long-term vision is crucial for building a scalable, profitable cleaning business. Learn how structuring…
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Doubling Down on Commercial Clients | Getting Clear With Your Intentions (#55)
Happy CNY!In this episode, I dive into the importance of getting clear with your intentions and planning ahead to achieve your business goals. I share why I’ve…
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Service > Sales | Secrets to Scaling (#54)
The bottom of the funnel isn’t the sale—it’s when a customer leaves your business. In this episode, I’ll share why focusing on service over sales is the key to…
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The Palessi Experiment | How to Make People Pay 15X More for the Same Damn Thing! (#53)
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of how Payless Shoes created a fake luxury brand called "Palessi" and sold $40 shoes for nearly $600 to…
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The Story of the 3 Bricklayers | How to Create a Team Powered by Purpose (#52)
In this episode, we explore the timeless parable of the three bricklayers and uncover how its lessons on purpose, attitude, and vision can transform the way…
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Episode 51 | A Mrs Muscle Christmas [Part 2/2] (#51)
In Part 2 of my interview with the amazing Mrs Muscle Cleaning, we dive into the challenges of running a cleaning business and discussing the world of trauma…
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Episode 50 | A Mrs Muscle Christmas [Part 1/2] (#50)
In Part 1 of my interview with the dynamic team at Mrs Muscle Cleaning, we explore what it takes to build a thriving cleaning business from the ground up.We…
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The Yes or Yes Close | Simple But Powerful Sales Tactic (#48)
Stop hearing “no” in your sales conversations! In this episode of Self Maid, Jason teaches you the Yes or Yes Close — a simple strategy to guide clients toward…
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Dust Settles, But You Shouldn’t | How & Why to Rethink Your Pricing (#47)
In this episode, we tackle one of the most impactful changes for your cleaning business: raising your prices. I share my journey from being undervalued and…
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R-I-S-E-N Framework | Simple Method to Master AI in Your Business (#46)
In this episode of Self Maid, we're looking into the transformative power of AI for cleaning business owners. Learn how the RISEN framework—Role, Input, Steps…
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The Kaizen Method | How to 10x Culture & Productivity (#45)
In this episode of Self Maid, we dive deep into the Kaizen method—a powerful approach to continuous improvement that can transform your cleaning business from…
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The A.D.D Method (#44)
Automate, delegate, and delete your way to cleaning business utopia.Follow Jason Shipway on social media to stay up to date.Instagram link @jasoncleans (click…
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Create Contingencies | How to Eliminate Operational Fear & Risk (#55)
When a plane experiences a catastrophic failure at 30,000 feet with hundreds of people on board - you bet your shiny tail feathers there are fail-safe systems…
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Swift Sword | Know When to Cut Through BS... Fast! (#42)
How I'm able to make the right decisions, and make them quickly.Follow Jason Shipway on social media to stay up to date.Instagram link @jasoncleans (click…
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The Answer is Advertising | Increase Your Output (#41)
Most people aren't advertising NEARLY enough. Are you one of these people? Increasing the volume at which you advertise could be the one big domino that knocks…
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Master Your Chemical Arsenal (#40)
Here's my $0.02 on what sort of cleaning chemicals to use, simplifying, and why you should better educate yourself on the products you use for more sales and…
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Deliver a Spectacular Buying Experience (#39)
Last week I was in Australia's Gold Coast and had a lot of fun at theme parks, theatre plays, dinner cruises, and cabarets, and with that fun came a lot of…
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The Vicious & Virtuous Cycle of Price (#38)
The price you anchor your services at can either have a very positive compounding effect, or a very negative one. Follow Jason Shipway on social media to stay…
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You Either Pay With Money or Time (#37)
In business, we either pay for progress with our money or with our time. Which one would you pick? We'll also be taking a look at how to align ourselves with a…
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Communication is Key (#36)
Lately, I've been working on my communication and conflict resolution skills with my business coach, and I wanted to share some of the nuggets I got here…
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Small Hinges Swing Big Doors (#35)
Sometimes all we need to do is take action - A lot of the big and ugly problems we face in business often have simple solutions.Follow Jason Shipway on social…
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A Chat With Stacy, Operations Manager at Enhanced Cleaning Bunbury [Part 2/2] (#34)
Stacy was my very first employee, and in the 3 years she's been with me, she has climbed the ranks to now be running our largest location in Australia. In her…
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A Chat With Stacy, Operations Manager at Enhanced Cleaning Bunbury [Part 1/2] (#33)
Stacy was my very first employee, and in the 3 years she's been with me, she has climbed the ranks to now be running our largest location in Australia. In her…
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How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything (#32)
How to realize your personal values and bring yourself in alignment with them to start living a life of definitive purpose.Follow Jason Shipway on social media…
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Cleaners' Roundtable (Ft. Mrs Muscle, Kings Cleaning Co, Valley to Beach Forensic) (#31)
Awesome episode full of value for you today - Myself, Arlene (Mrs Muscle Cleaning), Scott & Gabby from Kings Cleaning Co, and Megan Warr from Valley to Beach…
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Crime Scene Cleaning in Brisbane! (#30)
Today I'm flying out to Brisbane to learn how to clean crime scenes with some of my favourite people (Mrs Muscle Cleaning, Kings Cleaning Co, and Valley to…
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Booked Out Cleaners is Now LIVE! (#29)
Join now at www.bookedoutcleaners.com.au/joinFollow Jason Shipway on social media to stay up to date.Instagram link @jasoncleans (click me)TikTok link…
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Be a Content Machine (#28)
Become a content machine for your business today and reap the rewards down the track. This new generation of social media and business is all about…
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Detecting Bad Patterns (#27)
History likes to repeat itself, especially in business. As entrepreneurs, we constantly need to pounce on these patterns and put a stop to them before they…
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The Rollercoaster of Business (#26)
Being an entrepreneur can be the most stressful thing on Earth, full of euphoric highs and tantalizing lows - and I've been no stranger to the rollercoaster of…
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How to Do a Price Increase the Right Way (#25)
Increasing your prices is an inevitability in business - here's some useful tips for how to do it correctly and effectively.Follow Jason Shipway on social…
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Understanding and Creating "Systems" (#24)
"System" is a big and scary word in business - Let's break it down to its simplest form so you can harness and apply it in your own business today!Follow Jason…
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Australia's Fastest Cleaner (#23)
In this episode, I'll be talking about my experience at VIVA's House of Spills from start to finish, including a behind the scenes look at what it's like to be…
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Do You Need a Website For Your Cleaning Business? (#22)
Is a website the be-all, end-all of your business? Let's discuss.Follow Jason Shipway on social media to stay up to date.Instagram link @jasoncleans (click…
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Zambrero's Million-Dollar Mistake (#21)
How we can learn from the silly little pitfalls of a multi-million dollar business.Follow Jason Shipway on social media to stay up to date.Instagram link…
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How to Use VA's to Grow Your Business (#19)
www.onlinejobs.ph is a great tool you can use to find virtual assistants who have bachelor degrees in business (and even PHDs!) to help you scale your business…
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I Just Got My Worst Complaint Ever! How to Deal With Negative Feedback (#18)
Negative feedback SUCKS! It can feel like a punch in the gut, but don't worry - this stuff happens to everyone. You're not alone.Follow Jason Shipway on social…
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New Location Update! (#17)
I've recently expanded the business to a new location, and here's how I'm going to start growing it.Follow Jason Shipway on social media to stay up to…
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Is the Cleaning Industry Too Saturated? (#16)
A common question that I see a lot; is the cleaning industry too saturated? A lot of people are coming and going in this market, so let's unpack that.Follow…
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How We Doubled Our Revenue During Australia’s Biggest Telco Disaster Ever (#15)
Yes Optus? No... no optus. Thanks for the boost in revenue though. Follow Jason Shipway on social media to stay up to date.Instagram link @jasoncleans (click…
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Using FREE to Grow Your Business (#14)
Should you give away free cleans to grow your business? Let's talk about it!Follow Jason Shipway on social media to stay up to date.Instagram link @jasoncleans…
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Branding: Business & Self (#13)
In this episode, we're diving into branding, both in your business, and yourself.Follow Jason Shipway on social media to stay up to date.Instagram link…
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Why You Need to Take Time off From Your Business (#12)
Taking breaks is one of the best ways I revitalize myself and increase productivity in the business - and it's what's allowed me to grow so quickly despite…
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Fundamentals First (#11)
A lot of people come to me saying they can't get clients - but haven't even done the bare minimum FREE stuff. Let's talk about that.Follow Jason Shipway on…
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Sunny Coast Q&A (#10)
Answering some of your questions while on my month-long holiday in Queensland!Follow Jason Shipway on social media to stay up to date.Instagram link…