Straight Talk – an ISSA Podcast
Straight Talk, an ISSA podcast, presents a curated playlist of the hottest topics facing the cleaning industry today—from health and safety to infection prevention to innovative products to business development and much more. ISSA, the worldwide cleaning association, brings together the top experts and decision makers give our listeners and members the most up-to-date information for their businesses.
Episodes
241 episodes
Ditch the 'Think Outside the Box' Cliche — Kick the Box!
Listen to Raj Manickam describe his personal and business philosophy on creativity and innovation.
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17:11
Transforming Clean: An Inside Look at the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges Program
Listen to how the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges program impacts schools and the students attending them.
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18:28
The ISSA Impact: From Immigrant to Innovator – Slavitza Demaine’s Journey to Leadership in Cleaning
Listen to the journey of Slavitza Demaine, who came to the United States ready for new adventures.
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26:51
Operation Headache: How to Overcome Supply Chain Inefficiencies
Listen to Robbie LaRocca, the senior sales engineer at DDI System, discuss supply chain issues and solutions needed to overcome them.
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13:55
Certified for Success! How the IICRC Certified Firm Program is a Game-Changer for Cleaning and Restoration
Listen to four industry pros describe their IICRC Certified Firm journey.
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28:41
The Top 10 Content Ideas to Boost Your Cleaning Business and Engage Clients
Listen to Dean Mercado discuss his favorite content strategies to get new clients.
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26:27
Craft a Roadmap for Operational Success with Policies, Practices, and Procedures
Listen to Chuck Violand explain the value of all three of these essential business strategies.
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9:22
Wist Business Supplies & Equipment: Pioneering Excellence and Manifesting Innovation
Learn from Ian Wist, owner and general manager of Wist Business Supplies & Equipment, about a company leaving a strong legacy with an eye on the future.
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30:41
The Untrainable Trait Critical to Sales Success
Listen to Dave Kahle describe a critical personality trait for salespeople that cannot be taught or coached.
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12:46
The Evolution of Sales Prospecting
Listen to Troy Harrison describe this challenging journey of sales prospecting in a modern age.
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14:35
Supercharge Business Growth With Data Insights and Analytics
Listen to Precision CEO Mark Jackmore describe how his company is positioned to help clients go to the next level of success.
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17:08
How Nilfisk Helped Jani-King Unlock New Revenue Streams
Listen to two industry professionals discuss how a critical partnership has helped overcome challenges in cleaning.
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14:44
Biofilms: Miss Them and They Will Cause Trouble
Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, the senior director of GBAC, describes this issue as it relates to the cleaning industry.
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10:07
Announcing the 2024 Ralph Bloss Humanitarian Award Winner!
Listen and discover who is the honoree for 2024.
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9:55
The Future of Paper: How Sofidel is Navigating Adversity and Driving Innovation
Listen to how Sofidel is rising to the challenges facing the global paper manufacturing industry today.
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13:19
Decoding Industry Terminology: Licensed, Bonded, Insured
Listen to industry professional Alexander Ruggie describe the impact of bonding, licensing, and insurance for your company.
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11:08
Beyond the Myths: The Real Science of Cleaning
Listen and get the truth behind some of the more common misconceptions in cleaning.
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17:03
The Role of Performance Management in Building Your Business Empire
Listen to Chuck Violand share strategies on how to maximize company growth.
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11:52
Janitorial Sales: More Marathan Than Sprint
Listen to Jeff Carmon share strategies to get the most out of sales team efforts.
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9:17
The Chilling Reality of Mold: One Florida Family's Nightmare
Listen to how one Florida family suffered from mold contamination, and what the experts say can be done to prevent this from happening to you.
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42:05
Beyond Clean: An Insider Look at ISSA Show North America 2024
Get all the information you need to attend ISSA Show North America 2024 at issashow.com.
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14:49
The Top 10 Mistakes That Keep Your Company From Growing
Listen to the top 10 reasons why a company struggles and sometimes fails.
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16:38
ISSA Launches New Technology and Innovation Committee
Listen to three industry professionals discuss the new ISSA Technology and Innovation Committee.
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23:42