Ep. 27 - How I Started a Carpet Cleaning Business With $7K (They Laughed, Now I Have 15 Franchises)

If you're building a carpet cleaning business and wondering whether the franchise model actually works, this episode is your blueprint.

Bryce Gilbert started Mr. Steam with just $7,000, a psychology degree, and a Honda Civic with the passenger seat ripped out. Today, he operates 15 carpet-cleaning franchise locations across Canada — without spending a single dollar on paid advertising.

In this episode, Bryce breaks down exactly how he went from zero to scaling a multi-location service business, using content, systems, and simple (but powerful) business principles.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to start a carpet cleaning business from scratch and scale it into a franchise
• The YouTube strategy that builds trust and closes clients before they ever call
• Why transparent pricing on your website beats high-pressure sales
• How to structure employee pay to increase performance and reduce turnover
• The "1/3 profit rule" every service business owner should be tracking

Bryce also shares how to get repeat customers, handle complaints without losing trust, and build a brand that people naturally want to refer.

Whether you're in carpet cleaning, house cleaning, or any service-based business, this episode is packed with real, proven strategies you can actually apply.

Guest: Bryce Gilbert – Founder of Mr. Steam Carpet Cleaning (15 Locations Across Canada)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mr-Steam/61575852133149/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsteamcarpetcleaning/
Website: https://www.mrsteamfranchising.com/

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