Cleaning Is Essential - An ISSA Podcast

The Next Big Innovation Isn’t What You Think with Adam Povlitz, CEO of Anago Cleaning Systems

In this episode I am joined by Adam Povlitz, CEO and President of Anago Cleaning Systems. We discuss why he never wanted to be part of the family business and why that changed, how the franchise business model works, the next big innovation when it comes to providing cleaning services, and a book that changed the way he hires people.

From Opera Singing to Free Public Bathroom Advocate with Teddy Seigel, Got2GoNYC

In this episode I am joined by Teddy Seigel, creator of Got2GoNYC [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theodorasiegel.com%2Fblank-page&data=05%7C02%7Cmarthas%40issa.com%7C111cfb9da76647dfc5ef08dcf76da439%7Ca85063b7679a474e803400f35733d8dc%7C1%7C0%7C638657297500099171%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PowQgh3mZG2gfMtQ%2Fv37cfaJ8Uk8F63DP5kF3iQVTXw%3D&reserved=0] and the most used Google map in the world which identifies free public restrooms in New York City. We discuss how she became passionate about accessible public bathrooms, her advocacy around this human right, opera singing, her appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show, and more.

Why Relationships Still Matter In The Age of Technology with Keith Schneringer, BradyPlus

In this episode I am joined by Keith Schneringer, Senior Director of Marketing – JanSan + Sustainability at BradyPlus [https://www.bradyplus.com/]. We discuss why he left and came back to the cleaning industry, how the industry has changed over the last three decades, how technology and relationships are the future of the industry, and the importance of being an advocate for the industry. [https://www.issa.com/articles/qa-with-keith-schneringer/]

Political Call Center to Cleaning Regulations with Meche Ragland, ISSA

In this episode I am joined by Meche Ragland, Manager of Regulatory Affairs for ISSA. We discuss how she got her start working in the lab, her journey to regulatory affairs for ISSA, the different issues impacting the cleaning industry like extended producer responsibility and PFAS, her favorite job working for a political call center, and more.

Why People Don't Leave the Cleaning Industry with Raquel Carbonari, Essity

In this episode I am joined by Raquel Carbonari, Brand Activation Director for Essity [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.torkusa.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmarthas%40issa.com%7Cbb5a9f999be747459c9908dc1d00997c%7Ca85063b7679a474e803400f35733d8dc%7C1%7C0%7C638417135605725355%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7q4ZrSLmUVtngmd9WxEWGBo0tXMI3ITo6tkeh4Ll2BE%3D&reserved=0]. We discuss how she got her start in the cleaning industry, International Cleaning Week, [https://about.issa.com/international-cleaning-week/] the company’s partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.philadelphiaeagles.com%2Ffans%2Ftork%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmarthas%40issa.com%7Cbb5a9f999be747459c9908dc1d00997c%7Ca85063b7679a474e803400f35733d8dc%7C1%7C0%7C638417135605735228%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=E0Gsv7%2BNkRiaDn9hNfrrupTQwst3nsg2tiRdJZIbUM4%3D&reserved=0], and the importance of advocating for the industry [https://about.issa.com/advocacy-fund/].