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.

The journey of starting a landscaping business on the side and growing it as a solo-operator. Dustin highlights the lessons he learned, advice for other pros thinking of taking the leap to being a business owner and most importantly, how to stay true to building a good business.

In this episode of Titan Talks hosted by Jonathan Stern, Nick Slavik discussed his journey in the painting industry, from working in his family’s business as a child to founding his own company, Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co., in 2007 after being told there was no place for him in the family business. Despite the rocky start and initial challenges, Slavik’s company has thrived, earning numerous national awards and growing significantly over the years. He highlighted the transformations in marketing strategies from traditional methods like newspaper ads to digital platforms like social media and Google listings, emphasizing the necessity of adapting to technological advances. Slavik also spoke about his involvement with the Painting Contractors Association, which has played a crucial role in professionalizing the industry and providing essential support and networking opportunities for painters.