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, Curtis Gaines, owner of Right Price, Right Choice Lawn Care Services, shares his journey from starting with a push mower borrowed from his grandmother to running a successful landscaping business. Curtis discusses the transition from a stable job at Walmart to full-time entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of consistency, communication, and a supportive family. He highlights the evolution of his marketing strategies from flyers to leveraging Google, social media, and a professional website. Curtis also reflects on the personal growth and freedom that comes with being a business owner and his goal of leaving a legacy for his children and grandchildren.

Joshua shares his experience of going through hard times in life and how he developed a “no quit” mentality to keep pushing forward. He emphasizes the importance of being the best version of oneself for family, employees, and the community. Joshua also offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and emphasizes the importance of having a great team and constantly learning from others.