# #129: 7 Lessons in 7 Years of Running a Cleaning Business

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Podcast: [Filthy Rich Cleaners: The Cleaning Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/filthy-rich-cleaners-the-cleaning-business-podcast-7179545)
Published: 2026-04-09T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.filthyrichcleaners.com/e/129-7-lessons-in-7-years-of-running-a-cleaning-business/
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## Resource

Happy 7 years in business to Serene Clean! 🥳 In this episode, Stephanie talks about 7 lessons she's learned — one for each year — owning and operating Serene Clean. From 2019 to now, Serene Clean is a $1.5 million company that she runs remotely from Savannah, Georgia, and Stephanie covers these 7 important lessons she picked up over the years: Always be hiring Raise your prices before you're ready Difficult clients cost much more than the business they bring in Your values are the decision maker, even when you're not in the room The vacation test — you can let go and delegate more than you think You're going to keep having mindset-shifting moments, so don't be scared of the change Community is what keeps you from quitting Resources Mentioned — Episode 42: Group Interviews for Your Cleaning Business: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzpln5-Z0-A— Thou Shall Prosper by Daniel Lapin: https://www.amazon.com/Thou-Shall-Prosper-Commandments-Making/dp/0470485884— Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X— ZenMaid Mastermind (free to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/zenmaidmastermind 👉 Try ZenMaid free for 14 days: https://get.zenmaid.com📞 Book a Consulting Call with Stephanie: https://serene-clean.com/consulting-services/✉️ Subscribe to ZenMaid's Weekly Newsletter: https://zenmaid.lpages.co/newsletter-sign-up/ 📖 Read the full transcript:

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