
Smart Business Moves
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
143 episodes
Cleaning for Health: The Science Behind a Safer Clean
Join 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 will share insights on how professional cleaning goes beyond aestheti...
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59:40

Winning Recognition: Leveraging Business Awards for Growth
Join 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 Better Life Maids, and Chris Willatt of Alpine Maids. They’ll dive int...
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59:29

Beyond Cleaning: Turning Business Revenue into New Opportunities
Join 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 background in operations, marketing, and growth strategy. With years of e...
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Improving Your Hiring Odds: Best Practices for Reducing Risk
Join 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 acquisition and business development. Joe brings a wealth of knowledge in...
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Unlocking the Mystical Characters: The Manager
Join 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 any business. They’ll discuss who managers are, why they are essent...
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59:39

Optimize Your Hiring Process: Trends and Tools for 2025
Join 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, highlighting the importance of behavioral fit, the need for speed in ...
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59:40

Tech-Driven Success: Automation for Business Growth
Join 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 Automation. Tina, a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record ...
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Coaching, Consulting, or Mentoring - What's Right for You?
Join 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 Core Profit Builders. With their combined expertise as successful...
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Amplifying Business Growth: Leveraging AI and Smart Strategies
Join 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 on the evolving role of AI in business, we'll explore smart strateg...
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Million Dollar Moves: The Foundation of Smart Business Success
Join 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 this episode, Olu will dive into the foundational need for strong...
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58:28

Blending AI with Human Creativity for Marketing Success
Join 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 combining the power of AI with human creativity can drive ROI-focus...
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Planning For Success: Maximizing Your 2024 ISSA Show Experience
Join Tom Stewart and special co-host Ajia Holiday on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Beth Derickson, owner of Cornerstone Cleaning, Jon Lorbacher, owner of Town & Country Cleaning and Erin Lasch, Education Develo...
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Keeping Calm the Smart Way: Leadership Under Pressure
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves with guest Alonzo Adams as they tackle a critical topic for business owners: staying calm under pressure. Many leaders today face high levels of stress and anxiety,...
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59:40

Exit Strategy Essentials: Selling Your Business for Success
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Derek Christian, a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in the residential cleaning industry. This episode will focus on the ins and outs of selling you...
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Powering Sustainable Growth with Technology
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Ajia Holiday, Education and Training Manager at MaidCentral. Together, they’ll dive into how businesses can leverage technology to create consistenc...
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Are You Planning 2025, or Is Your Future Collecting ‘Dust’?
Join Liz Trotter and Tom Stewart on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome RJ Patel, a seasoned entrepreneur and industry leader. In this episode, they’ll explore the importance of strategic planning for 2025 and beyond, di...
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57:31

From Planning to Performance: Learn How to Align Your Team With Your Goals
Join Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as she welcomes Candice Rodriguez and Lizzie Strohl. Together, they will discuss the critical transition from annual planning to driving real performance by aligning your team with...
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Unlocking Your Mind in the Matrix
Join Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as she welcomes Trent Lowenstein, a dynamic leader in business development and mindset coaching. In this episode, "Unlocking Your Mind in the Matrix," Trent will dive into the ment...
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5 Proven Steps to Fast-Track Your Company’s Growth: Insights for New & Established Businesses
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Lisa Shaul and Samantha Snider, representing two very different businesses with a shared goal: growth. Lisa brings the perspective of an established...
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Revenue on Repeat: Strategies to Boost Client Frequency, Referrals, and Sales
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome DJ Neumann, Director of Operations at Speed Clean Services. With over 20 years of industry experience, DJ is a master of leveraging key metrics to d...
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The Power of Storytelling for Business Growth
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Steve Semple of The Business Growth Guys. In this episode, Steve will share his expertise on using powerful storytelling to drive business growth. D...
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Smart Scaling: Harnessing the Remote Workforce
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Chris Willatt, founder of Alpine Maids and partner at Clean Capital Partners. This episode focuses on how to successfully hire and navigate the worl...
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Expanding Smart: Acquisitions and Diversification
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they welcome Dom Williams, owner of C&C Cleaning Services and an expert in business growth strategies. This episode dives into "Acquisitions and Diversificat...
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Replay: Giving Back During the Holidays with Paul Fried
This week on Smart Business Moves, we’re bringing back a favorite episode featuring Paul Fried. In this episode, Paul shares his expertise in public relations with a focus on how businesses can Give Back During the Holidays. Tune in at 5:00 PM ...
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AI Playbooks: Revolutionize Your Processes
Join Tom Stewart and Liz Trotter on this week’s episode of Smart Business Moves as they host Libby DeLucien, founder of WootRecruit and a pioneer in integrating AI technology with business playbooks. This episode will dive into "The Power of Pl...
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