True Grime Stories7 Okt 2025

50: Paul Fried & Laura Aquino: Be Open to Change, Open to Growth

“The more professional you act, the more professional you're going to be treated.” - Paul Fried

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of True Grime Stories, we sit down with Paul Fried, owner of Maid in Hoboken, and Laura Aquino, his right hand in business, to explore how adaptability and openness to new ideas can transform a company’s growth. From unexpected challenges to embracing change, Paul and Laura share how flexibility, creativity, and the willingness to pivot have shaped their success. Their story highlights the power of being open to new systems, fresh perspectives, and the right team support to build a thriving cleaning business.

🔑 Key Topics

Adaptability as a growth strategy: Why being open to change drives long-term success.
Embracing new ideas: How innovation and flexibility shaped their company’s evolution.
Team collaboration: Building strength and resilience by working together.
Learning through challenges: Turning unexpected obstacles into opportunities.
Staying future-ready: The importance of flexibility in a rapidly changing industry.

Guest’s Information:

Learn more about Maid in Hoboken at https://maidinhoboken.com/
Learn more about Maid in Jersey City at https://bestclean.com/
CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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