In this episode of Titan Talks, Jonathan Stern hosts Stacey Conkle, the owner of two successful cleaning businesses in Northwest Arkansas — Cozy Cabin Cleaning and A Beautiful Day Cleaning. Stacey discusses how her career in property management sparked her interest in the cleaning business. She initially noticed a massive need for a cleaning company for short-term rental properties, which led her to create Cozy Cabin Cleaning. More recently she also started A Beautiful Day Cleaning, a service that deals with professional house cleaning. Initially, she employed numerous marketing services to support her businesses, but she has recently consolidated all marketing efforts to Topline Pro, a decision that has saved her thousands of dollars.

In this episode of Titan Talks, Jonathan Stern interviews Jack McLiver, owner of Lake Huron Lawns. Jack discusses his transition from employee to entrepreneur, highlighting that the desire to have more family time and provide for them drove his decision. He began his landscaping and snow removal business part-time during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired by a lawn maintenance YouTube channel and growing it amidst job scarcity from the recession. Jack shares the importance of using technology and software tools, focusing on customer service, and faster response times to inquiries. Lastly, he mentions the challenges of balancing time and the cost of equipment but takes pride in his company’s growth and the personal development of his employees.

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews Shawn Perillo, owner of Perillo Property Maintenance. Perillo discusses how he got started in the landscaping industry and why he decided to start his own company. He shares the ups and downs of running the business, including the importance of route density and the challenges of finding good help. Perillo also emphasizes the impact of having an online presence, with 85% of his leads coming from his website and social media. Perillo’s ultimate goal is to have more time and money for his family and personal pursuits. He advises aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on quality work and not to get caught up in having fancy equipment when starting out.