Straight Talk – an ISSA Podcast

Michigan State University: The Invisible Workforce Behind an Outstanding Spartan Experience

What does it take to keep one of the nation’s largest university facilities and housing systems running smoothly?

The Startup Window: Where New Cleaning Accounts Are Won or Lost

Most organizations invest significant time and effort into winning new customers, but far fewer focus on what happens after the contract is signed.

What 250 Years of America Can Teach Business Owners About Leadership

America turns 250 years old this year, but according to today’s guest, one thing hasn’t changed: Small businesses still carry the water.

The Confidence Trap

Experience can be a powerful advantage—but it can also become a liability when professionals stop adapting.

Out-Recruiting the Giants: A Cleaning Company’s Edge in the Labor War

The conversation about the labor shortage in cleaning and facility services usually sounds the same: “Nobody wants to work anymore.” Add to that, “Turnover is at an all-time high.” But what if the real issue is that cleaning companies are competing against entirely different industries, POWERFUL industries, for the same people—and losing?