#7: Building a Multicultural Cleaning Company (+ Airbnb Cleaning Tips) with Vanessa Higgins

Meet Vanessa Higgins, who transformed her corporate marketing career into a thriving cleaning company in Atlanta. From building an inclusive company culture to managing a successful Airbnb cleaning division, Vanessa shares practical insights on running a modern cleaning business.

Learn how she creates winning employee incentive programs, manages a multilingual team, and built a sustainable Airbnb cleaning service. Whether you're transitioning from corporate or looking to scale your existing cleaning business, you'll get actionable strategies from someone who's been there.

Key Moments:

[00:00] - Introduction and Atlanta snow story

[02:15] - Transitioning from corporate marketing

[06:42] - Building strong company culture

[13:19] - Managing multilingual teams

[17:51] - Employee incentives and recognition

[24:30] - Evolving Airbnb cleaning services

[35:15] - Vetting vacation rental clients

[42:20] - Finding and retaining quality employees

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