Articles by: Derek Christian
Derek Christian has been involved in the cleaning industry for more than 20 years and is an owner or investor in several cleaning companies. He founded My Maid Service, Cincinnati's largest independent professional cleaning company, which was later merged into Blue Skies Services. Prior to that, he spent 12 years at Proctor & Gamble (P&G) working on household cleaning products. Derek is now the co-owner and Chief Cleaning Officer of All Star Cleaning Services in Fort Collins, CO, and an investor in several cleaning companies including My Maid Service Dayton and Real World Services Columbus. Derek is also the co-founder and former editor-in-chief of Cleaning Business Today and a co-author of The Professional House Cleaning Technician's Manual.
How Much is My Cleaning Company Worth?
Veteran cleaning industry investor Derek Christian shares insight on how to think about selling your cleaning company.
4 Ways To Use Instagram To Promote Your House Cleaning Business
In recent years, Instagram has taken over as the top social media platform to date, along with its Meta counterpart Facebook.
Hartong joins CBT and The Gift of Clean
Ernie Hartong, former Executive Director of ARCSI, has started EJH Consulting. He will currently be working with Cleaning Business Today on their advertising sales. Hartong will also be working with the Gift of Clean, a Chicago based universal gift card […]
CBT Is 6 Years and Growing
For six years Cleaning Business Today has helped you adapt to the dynamic forces in our industry by adapting ourselves. As we celebrate our six years in service to our industry we respond to your feedback by launching these SIX […]
Business Plan Preparations – Part II: Marketing Plans
Learn about the importance of Marketing Plans and how they can be used to grow your business throughout the year.
Business Plan Preparations – Part I: The Key Measures
Learn about the Key Measures of your business and their importance in the development of your company.
Handy.com gets acquired by the owner of Angie’s List and Home Advisor
Online cleaning company known for use of independent contractors gets acquired by Angie’s List parent company
CBT Product Review: Compressed Eraser Sponges
Derek Christian explains why two particular sponges from SpongeOutlet.com are easier to use and more cost-effective
An interview with Kristen Hadeed of Student Maid
Kristen Hadeed built Student Maid by treating cleaners like future leaders. Derek Christian interviews her about culture, empowerment, and the lessons from her book Permission to Screw Up.
Case Study: Cluster Booking
Liz Trotter’s one-on-one coaching session with Charmin and Mike Henderson explores how to handle clients and scheduling to minimize drive time.
