Smart Business Moves
by Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter
Latest episode
Special ISSA Preview Episode - guest Debbie Sardone - AI Agents for…
Special ISSA Preview Episode - guest Debbie Sardone - AI Agents for…
About this podcast
Smart Business Moves is a Podcast hosted by Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter. Each week, Tom and Liz interview a professional in the cleaning industry.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 152 episodes
- Special ISSA Preview Episode - guest Debbie Sardone - AI Agents for Cleaning Businesses · 34 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter and special guest Debbie Sardone for a preview of Debbie's session coming up at the ISSA Residential convention - The "Paranoid" Advantage…
- Special Episode with Paul Auguste - an ISSA Preview PLUS His New Book · 27 minMost cleaning business owners don't have a revenue problem — they have a systems problem. Paul Auguste, founder of a multi-million dollar residential cleaning company, joins us…
- Special ISSA Preview Episode - Building a Brand that Books Itself - guest Allie Williamson · 37 minPricing and services won't make your business memorable — your brand will. Allie Williamson joins co-hosts Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on Smart Business Moves to show cleaning…
- Special Episode with Martha Woodward - ISSA Preview - Keep Your People · 33 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter and special guest Martha Woodward for a preview of Martha's session coming up at the ISSA Residential convention - Keep Your People, But With…
- Special Episode featuring Angela Ricketts of Sight Stones and the launch of Never Lose Sight · 1 h 5 minJoin hosts Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter for a special episode of Smart Business Moves featuring Angela Ricketts, who with her husband Matt founded Better Life Home, one of the…
- Protecting Profit in a Shifting Market Part 1 · 2 h 14 minTom Stewart and Liz Trotter are coming together for a timely conversation about what cleaning businesses should be doing now to prepare for what’s ahead. Designed for residential…
- Protecting Profit in a Shifting Market Part 2 · 1 h 32 minTom Stewart and Liz Trotter are coming together for a timely conversation about what cleaning businesses should be doing now to prepare for what’s ahead. Designed for residential…
- The Final Episode: Reflecting on the Journey & The Future of House Cleaning · 56 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter for one last episode of Smart Business Moves as they look back on the best moments, biggest lessons, and lasting impact of the show. They’ll…
- ISSA Residential Spring Mastermind: Membership and Upcoming Events · 60 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Libby DeLucien, founder of WootRecruit and a featured speaker at the ISSA…
- Cleaning for Health: The Science Behind a Safer Clean · 60 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome back RJ Patel for a deep dive into Cleaning for Health—not just appearance. RJ…
- Winning Recognition: Leveraging Business Awards for Growth · 59 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome a powerhouse panel featuring Joe Walsh of Green Clean Maine, Matt Ricketts of…
- Beyond Cleaning: Turning Business Revenue into New Opportunities · 59 minJoin Tom Stewart and Ajia Holiday on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Paul Fried, a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist with a strong…
- Improving Your Hiring Odds: Best Practices for Reducing Risk · 1 h 0 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Joe Gelderman, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in talent…
- Unlocking the Mystical Characters: The Manager · 60 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Trent Lowenstein to explore the often overlooked yet crucial role of managers in…
- Optimize Your Hiring Process: Trends and Tools for 2025 · 60 minJoin Tom Stewart on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as he welcomes Dan Fleisher, hiring expert and leader at HireBus. Dan will dive into the latest hiring trends…
- Tech-Driven Success: Automation for Business Growth · 59 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Tina Servis, owner of Maid 4 Time and CEO of Lead Titan, Sales & Marketing…
- Coaching, Consulting, or Mentoring - What's Right for You? · 60 minJoin Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as she welcomes Heather Canning and Rosie Selvaggio, two accomplished cleaning business owners and Core Coaches at…
- Amplifying Business Growth: Leveraging AI and Smart Strategies · 1 h 1 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Dean Mercado, CEO of Online Marketing Muscle and growth strategist. With a focus…
- Million Dollar Moves: The Foundation of Smart Business Success · 58 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Olu Auguste, a business leader with a wealth of experience in strategic growth. In…
- Blending AI with Human Creativity for Marketing Success · 57 minJoin Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Don Stormo, Founder and CEO of MarketPros.AI. Don will share his insights on how…







