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BCWG S4:E10 Bill and Dave talk about Coronavirus, PPE, chemical safety, process and outcomes.

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Bill Fellows contributes each month and today we talked about proper PPE and procedures when using chemicals.  Proper gloves, goggles and the right type of mask are the hot items when using chemicals safely.

With coronavirus on everyone’s mind, Bill and Dave talked about procedures and measuring outcomes as well.

They both talked about the upcoming Clean Buildings Expo in Baltimore, March 16-18;  https://mailchi.mp/academyofcleaning/cleanbuildingsexporockstar

Enjoy.

Contact Bill Fellows: Bill@BillFellows.com

Contact Dave Thompson: dthompson@academyofcleaning.com

Be sure to join Darrel Hicks as the Academy host a class on the web; Coronavirus and the P’s to Save LIFE….https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coronavirus-four-ps-to-save-lives-22720-virtual-classroom-tickets-48173436044

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JAR Cleaning graduates

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11 individuals from JAR Cleaning in St. Cloud, FL just graduated as Accredited Carpet Care Experts after a day of engaging with the Academy of Cleaning Excellence. GEM Supply hosted the class where they were able to learn proactive measures in the healthy maintenance of carpeted flooring.

When will you be sending your staff to a professional development class at the Academy? Here is the class schedule:

https://mailchi.mp/academyofcleaning/campusclasses

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BCWG S4:E8 Ryan Roghaar talks about the BREAD method in building quality business relationships. Oh, and Spain too!

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Ryan Roghaar

Ryan Roghaar teaches those who work remotely and those who hire them how to better work together.

In this episode, we talk mainly about the BREAD method.  

  • Build
  • Research
  • Engage
  • Action
  • Delight

And don’t forget, UFC – Up Front Conversations

Listen and get the inside story on how to use this when building your professional business relationship.

Ryan’s Podcast is EGGS

Eggs is a podcast that centers around creativity in all forms. From building businesses, personal projects and constructing brands to crafting music empires, finding social fame, fortune and more—we discuss whatever, whenever, with whomever in search of patterns, expertise, shared experience, and knowledge.

You can connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanroghaar/

Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davethompson1/

Carpet Care

BCWG S4:E7 Sean DeVore is talking carpet, carpet tiles and adhesives.

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Today the guys are talking about broadloom carpet, carpet tiles, backings, adhesives and maintenance of these types of flooring materials.

Listen to see what is said about hot water extraction, pile lifters, hi and low pH cleaning chemicals and what is “best practices”.

If you have questions, or just want to join in on the conversation, mark it down on your calendars and join in.

The first Monday of each month Sean will be with us at 11 AM Eastern, LIVE on the air.

Sean DeVore: sean_devore@mannington.com

Dave Thompson: dthompson@academyofcleaning.com

Beyond Clean With GEM, Continuing Education, Cutting Edge Cleaning Technologies and Ideas, Disinfection, Education, Podcasting, School Custodians

BCWA S4:E6 David Reimann talks with us about the details and facts when becoming an infection prevention expert

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Becoming an Infection Prevention Expert starts with a positive proactive mindset. There are plenty of resources easily available to help schools get on the right track to be proactive and not reactive. Join us on this podcast as we discuss this topic further.

David Reimann
Listen to this Podcast HERE!
Podcast Topic: The importance of being an Infection Prevention Expert at Schools. Every year it is estimated that over 60 million school days lost every year to influenza and norovirus according to ISSA, costing schools billions of dollars in lost federal funding. And, according to the CDC, this year’s flu season is currently the worst over the past 10 years!

And consider this, according to a Keep Kids Healthy research conducted by Victory, over 40% of school custodians and administration admit to not having any infection prevention protocols.

Knowing these statistics, something needs to change! The way schools are cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting is not working. We want to help!

Becoming an Infection Prevention Expert starts with a positive proactive mindset. There are plenty of resources easily available to help schools get on the right track to be proactive and not reactive. Join us on this podcast as we discuss this topic further.

Contact David Reimann: david.reimann@victorycomplete.com

Contact David Thompson:dthompson@academyofcleaning.com

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BCWA S4:E5 Steve Prentice is here talking about technology, people and sales.

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Steve Prentice

Steve Prentice is a speaker and writer who works in that murky space where people and technology try to co-exist. His background is in organizational psychology and project management, and for over 20 years he has helped people and their companies understand how to work with new technology and manage change.

Steve says that fear is our biggest issue when it comes to making use of advances in tech.

http://www.steveprentice.com/

Yacht Rock: Upbeat 1970’s pop-rock tunes for your corporate shindig.

http://absolutelyjack.ca/

Listen to Steve Prentice HERE
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BCWG S4:E4 Bill Fellows is back in 2020, this time talking about chemicals, safety, storage, and reactivity.

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To start the year, 2020, Bill is here talking about how we store, move, and use chemicals in the cleaning industry.  Did you know that liquids must not be stored on a shelf over 6′ from the floor surface?  This is just one of the facts Bill shares along with understanding the importance of PPE.

Ask Bill about his Michigan story sometime?

Bill Fellows started his career in the cleaning industry over 53 years ago, February 1966.  Bill’s experience includes working as a custodian, business owner, multi-site manager, international support person, ISO auditor, and consultant.  He is currently an assessor for ISSA – CIMS & CIMS-GB certification, a verifier for CMI training courses and training centers, and a third-party custodial effectiveness auditor of buildings applying for or being re-certified in the LEED standard through USGBC.  Along with his wife Patty, they operate Fellows Custodial Consulting, LLC, providing training and consulting services for existing cleaning organizations and assists individuals in starting new custodial businesses.

Patty & Bill Fellows

Making Cleaning Organizations and Their People Better!

615.606.6056 Patty

410.530.8545 Bill

Bill@BillFellows.com

www.BillFellows.com

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BCWG S4:E3 Dr. Aaron Buchko is with us LIVE this season and today we are talking ears, brain, eyes, and learning as it relates to technology.

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In this episode, Aaron talks about hearing with your ears, listing with your mind and more than doubling both with your eyes.  How we use these senses and how this affects communications when making a sales presentation.

Dr. Aaron Buchko is a professor of management in the Foster College of Business, Bradley University, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Planning and Strategy and graduate courses in Executive Development and Business Ethics.

He lives in Peoria, Illinois with his wife, Dr. Kathy Buchko, a counseling psychologist, their daughter, Alex, and son Andrej. In his spare time, he is an avid fly fisherman, hockey player, and coach, motorcyclist, reader, and is a student of U.S. history, particularly for the period from 1840-1940.

Engage with Aaron: abuchko@comcast.net

Engage with Dave: dthompson@academyofcleaning.com