Tech & Tidy is a podcast for cleaning business owners and operators who want to work smarter. Each episode features real conversations with industry leaders, founders, and innovators about what it takes to grow and scale commercial cleaning companies.

Hosted by Brent Monson, the show explores practical lessons, real-world challenges, and how technology is shaping the future of the cleaning industry, helping listeners keep their businesses efficient and their systems sharp.

]]>https://cleansmarts.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:45:43 GMTMon, 15 Dec 2025 11:20:43 GMT60Brent Monson<p>Tech &amp; Tidy is a podcast for cleaning business owners and operators who want to work smarter. Each episode features real conversations with industry leaders, founders, and innovators about what it takes to grow and scale commercial cleaning companies.<br /><br />Hosted by Brent Monson, the show explores practical lessons, real-world challenges, and how technology is shaping the future of the cleaning industry, helping listeners keep their businesses efficient and their systems sharp.</p>episodicBrent Monsonbmonson+riverside@cleansmarts.comnoZach Brown went from teaching agriculture to running a cleaning company, and had to scale his entire operation in just 5 days when a major contract came through. In this episode, he shares his journey building ZBLT Industries, the power of working with a franchise, and how faith and patience shaped his approach to business.

]]>393ab35a-e278-4b36-9cbc-21ac60aaffb3Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:30 GMT<p>Zach Brown went from teaching agriculture to running a cleaning company, and had to scale his entire operation in just 5 days when a major contract came through. In this episode, he shares his journey building ZBLT Industries, the power of working with a franchise, and how faith and patience shaped his approach to business.</p>no00:24:184Lessons from Scaling a Cleaning BusinessfullIn this episode, host Brent Monson speaks with Trey Brown of Office Pride about the evolving expectations of facility managers in the cleaning industry. He covers the dynamics of running a family-owned business, the role of communication and technology in client relationships, and practical advice for cleaning companies looking to grow.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-and-tidy/episodes/The-Evolving-Landscape-of-Facility-Management-e37n25d47b99b09-7d37-4e36-bc8b-c209bfd0b001Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:11:21 GMT<p>In this episode, host Brent Monson speaks with Trey Brown of Office Pride about the evolving expectations of facility managers in the cleaning industry. He covers the dynamics of running a family-owned business, the role of communication and technology in client relationships, and practical advice for cleaning companies looking to grow.</p><p><br /></p> no00:24:492The Evolving Landscape of Facility Management fullIn this episode of Tech & Tidy, host Brent Monson talks with Katerina Cai of Mass Commercial Cleaning about building strong client relationships, effective communication, and the realities of running a cleaning business. Katerina shares her journey into the industry, key lessons learned, and how both technology and human connection play a role in successful operations.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-and-tidy/episodes/Building-Strong-Client-Relationships-in-Cleaning-e3be15ob10f16da-dd7f-4b1d-a910-486ae20c2683Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:43:45 GMT<p>In this episode of Tech &amp; Tidy, host Brent Monson talks with Katerina Cai of Mass Commercial Cleaning about building strong client relationships, effective communication, and the realities of running a cleaning business. Katerina shares her journey into the industry, key lessons learned, and how both technology and human connection play a role in successful operations.</p> no00:22:243Building Strong Client Relationships in CleaningfullIn this inaugural episode of Tech & Tidy, host Brent Monson interviews Matt Pencarinha, founder of Assett Commercial Services. Matt shares his journey from a corporate job to establishing a successful cleaning franchise. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of mentorship, and the need to differentiate between signal and noise in business operations. The conversation also delves into building a positive company culture, the future of franchising in the cleaning industry, and Matt's aspirations to become the leading commercial cleaning company in the U.S.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tech-and-tidy/episodes/From-Corporate-to-Cleaning-Matts-Journey-e35svii26630430-c729-435f-842c-22ffef1364d0Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:42:13 GMT<p>In this inaugural episode of Tech &amp; Tidy, host Brent Monson interviews Matt Pencarinha, founder of Assett Commercial Services. Matt shares his journey from a corporate job to establishing a successful cleaning franchise. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of mentorship, and the need to differentiate between signal and noise in business operations. The conversation also delves into building a positive company culture, the future of franchising in the cleaning industry, and Matt's aspirations to become the leading commercial cleaning company in the U.S.</p> no00:23:441From Corporate to Cleaning: Matt's Journeyfull