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Carpet cleaning shortcuts that won’t get you in trouble. Will Joe Mayo and his fiancé get married on TMF?

Rob rants about carpet cleaning shortcuts that are ethical depending on the circumstances. Joe Mayo returns and Rob asks him what was the worst chemical he ever got in his mouth. Also, we learn that Joe met his fiance on TMF. Should they get married on TMF live? Should Rob Allen officiate the wedding? This podcast is sponsored by DSC Products. 

Rob and Graham swap stories about cleaning rooms designed for fetish enthusiasts and what kind off add on businesses make sense for carpet cleaners?

What kind of add on businesses make sense if you are a carpet cleaner? Also, Rob and Graham swap stories about cleaning rooms built for fetish enthusiasts. Ann discusses the value of hands on training. Robtalkz is supported by DSC Products. Goto https://www.dscprod.com/ and use the discount code 'rob10' at checkout to get 10% off of your next order of the best cleaning supplies you could ever use. Please rate us, like us and share us to help support our podcast. Thank you. 

Cleaning industry veteran Joe Mayo speaks his mind & does it bother you that some contractors brag about how much they make?

Cleaning industry veteran Joe Mayo speaks his mind, unfiltered. I did have to do some editing, but there's a lot of crazy meat left on the table. We talk about our favorite truckmounts. I solo rant about contractors that post their invoices and pictures of their fancy homes and their sexy cars to signal how successful they are. Does it bother you or does it inspire you? Visit www.dscprod.com and use the discount code 'rob10' to get a 10 percent discount on the best cleaning supplies in the industry from the last family owned factory/distributor in the marketplace.

Robtalkz new corporate sponsor revealed, Rob confesses to accidentally drinking his own urine and truckmount mis-information!

Robtalkz is now proud to be sponsored by DSC products. Visit https://www.dscprod.com/ and use the code 'rob10' for 10% off of any order.  In this episode we discuss mis-information regarding truckmounts, Rob confesses to Ann and Graham about the time he accidentally drank his own urine. Rob and the crew discuss current cleaning related topics.

Is the industry using surcharges to raise prices indiscriminately? Will prices ever be lowered?

Surcharges are here and will they ever go away? Are big companies permanently raising their prices to a 'new normal'?  Also, Graham, Ann and Rob discuss drama associated with commercial cleaning and IICRC standards. Watch as a video or just listen, it's Robtalkz Video Blog and Podcast!

No-edit interview with Mike Pailliotet

Today we hold a no-edit interview with an industry celebrity who is known for his strong opinions and hot takes on everything from the IICRC to the seeming declining value of tradeshows. You may or may not agree with everything he says but at least you can't call him boring. Be sure to listen to the end where he REALLY get rolling! Watch the video on the Podbean podcast app or at www.robertfalzone.com Posted comments may be read on the air in future episodes!

The Nexus and Experience trade shows are compared and an industry scandal involving misrepresented fabric labels.

Graham and Ann Bedwell join to discuss a major lawsuit brought by the FTC over fabric composition misrepresentation and both the Experience and Nexus tradeshows are compared and contrasted. 

Graham Bedwell guest. We ask ’Are industry trade shows worth it?’.

Graham Bedwell of Bedwell Consulting give us a piece of his mind regarding the IICRC, trade shows and the state of the cleaning and resto industry in general. 

Getting cleaning advice on the internet can be both good and bad...

If you are a new cleaner and you depend on Facebook groups  or other internet sources for information you may be exposing yourself to risk. What if a job goes wrong and you are asked where you got the info to do the job? Are you going to tell a judge you got the info from a Facebook group from strangers you may have never met? This episode discusses the drama associated with what resources are available for newer cleaners who are trying to expand their horizons. Also check out my written blog at www.robertfalzone.com 

It’s the same 10 people causing drama on the internet!

It's the same 10 people causing drama on the internet. You know who you are. Also, we discuss the benefits of owning an expensive luxury carpet cleaning wand vs using a less expensive generic one. If you have any questions you want answered or disagree with any of my opinions, feel free to contact me at robertfalzone@robertfalzone.com. If you want to have a reasonable discussion I may invite you to join me on air so you can express yourself. Check out my website at www.robertfalzone.com. Please follow, like and share if you like this podcast. Thank you!