9: How to Build a Culture That Outlasts Challenges with Debbie Sardone

“A good culture or an amazing culture isn’t caught; it’s taught." - Debbie Sardone

Episode Summary: In this special episode of True Grime Stories, I sit down with Debbie Sardone, the incredible founder of Buckets & Bows Maid Service and Cleaning Business Fundamentals (CBF) and a mentor to so many cleaning business owners. Debbie and I dive into the challenges of maintaining and rebuilding company culture, especially during tough times. She shares her own "grime scenes" and the systems she’s developed to create a thriving workplace. If you’ve been wondering how to build a culture that not only survives but thrives, this episode is for you. Together, we’ll explore how strong values, leadership, and systemized culture can lead to happier teams, loyal customers, and long-term business success.

Key Topics:

• Identifying and addressing the signs of a declining culture.
• The impact of strong values and leadership in sustaining culture.
• The importance of systemizing culture to ensure longevity.
• How to nurture a workplace where employees feel valued.
• The role of metrics in tracking cultural success.

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about Buckets and Bows Maid Service at https://bucketsandbows.com
• Culture Magic Program: A step-by-step system for building a positive, sustainable team culture. Launching January 2025. https://www.debbiesardonetraining.com/culture-magic
• Cleaning Business Fundamentals (CBF): A premier training program for residential cleaning business owners. Schedule a free call to learn more: https://debbiesardone.com/coachjeannie
• Metrics Tools in Culture Magic: Includes resources for evaluating team alignment with core values.

Take Action:

Is your cleaning business culture thriving or surviving? Don’t leave it to chance. Take the next step toward creating a dream team with the Culture Magic Program. Learn how to operationalize and systemize your culture so it grows strong, even when you step away. Visit https://www.debbiesardonetraining.com/culture-magic to discover more and secure your spot in the January 2025 launch!

Culture Magic features 6 Live Sessions via ZOOM starting January 6th, 2025. Mondays at 2pm CT/ 3pm ET. Bonus Core Values session and digital assets included. Materials and Replays hosted in your personal Thinkific dashboard.

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