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Episode Summary
Welcome to another episode of Homegrown Hustle! This week, we welcome the incredibly driven Jackie Le Vvintre, owner of Le Vvintre Living, a successful cleaning service based in Minnesota. Listen in as Jackie takes us through her entrepreneurial journey – from her early interest in making money through cleaning to successfully running her business across the main metro areas. She highlights the importance of mentorship and support for women entrepreneurs and how her family’s entrepreneurial background influenced her.
We further explore the topic of starting a cleaning business amidst the pandemic, discussing the value of time and the significance of support in running a business. Our guest shares her personal journey of transitioning to this business after a life-changing cancer diagnosis and the increasing demand for cleaning services due to the pandemic. Then, Jackie offers invaluable insights into the growth of her business – from gaining her first customers through her website and referrals to effective networking with organizations like NABO and BNI.
Finally, we discuss the growth and success of Jackie’s cleaning business and her future plans. She shares her thoughts on franchising and maintaining control over her business. She also reveals her dream of opening a coffee shop and discusses other business ventures. We celebrate Jackie’s inspiring journey, highlighting the importance of creating a positive environment for employees and customers. Get ready for a wealth of knowledge on local business growth and entrepreneurial insights. Join us in this compelling conversation!
Key Takeaways
(00:04) Local Business Growth and Entrepreneurial Insights
(09:11) Start Cleaning Business During Pandemic
(14:29) Customer and Networking for Business Growth
(22:59) Effective Cleaning Business Strategies
(32:26) Expanding Cleaning Business and Future Ventures
Memorable Quotes
“My journey from being a child curious about the art of cleaning to being a successful entrepreneur is an inspiring tale of determination, grit, and the magic of entrepreneurship.“
“The pandemic has thrown us many challenges, but it has also opened up opportunities. As the world adapted to the new normal, I seized the moment and employed it to scale my cleaning business.“
“We have picked up a lot of people from larger cleaning businesses because we focus on certain things specifically. I always ask the people that have had those services in the past okay, what did you not like about them? What did you like about them? It’s all about maintaining a personal connection with clients and managing expectations.“
Guest Resources
Le Vvintre Living Luxury Cleaning Services – https://www.levvintreliving.com/
Jackie’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063632947899
Jackie’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/levvintre_living/
Jackie’s Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-le-vvintre-46a263a7/
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