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This podcast is powered by Klean Freaks University.com — where real cleaners build real empires. From mop buckets to million-dollar systems, we teach you how to clean smarter, lead stronger, and scale faster.From Solo Cleaner to CleanCon Speaker: Cheryl Hajjar on Scaling, Trust, AI & Building a Real BrandIn this episode of Cleaning Business Life, Shannon and Jamie sit down with Cheryl Hajjar — cleaning business owner, coach, speaker, and panelist at the first-ever CleanCon event.Cheryl shares her journey from being a struggling single mom cleaning solo just to pay rent… to building a multi-service company with employees, systems, leadership structure, and a strong organic brand presence without relying on paid ads.This conversation dives deep into:• The reality of scaling a residential cleaning business• Why managing people is harder than cleaning• Building company culture that actually retains employees• The dangers of AI making every company's marketing look the same• Why trust is still the real product in residential cleaning• CleanCon behind-the-scenes insights and attendee experiences• The difference between relationship-based growth and “remote-only” models• Why women in residential cleaning are building real legacy businesses• Organic marketing strategies that still work in 2026• The emotional and physical toll of growing a cleaning companyCheryl also talks openly about:• Hitting her first $10k month• Cleaning until her body physically gave out• Learning leadership the hard way• Why in-person estimates still matter• What surprised her most about CleanCon• The future of AI in the cleaning industryIf you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a cleaning business beyond the “Instagram version,” this episode is for you.Follow Cheryl Hajjar:https://www.facebook.com/cherylhajjarListen to Cleaning Business Life:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2202110#CleaningBusinessLife #CleanCon #ResidentialCleaning #CleaningBusiness #WomenInBusiness #OrganicMarketing #Leadership #Entrepreneurship Support the showThanks for tuning in to Cleaning Business Life — the podcast for cleaning business owners who want to build a profitable, sustainable company without burning out.Hosted by Shannon Miller and Jamie Runco, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to start, grow, and scale a cleaning business — covering pricing, systems, leadership, boundaries, and the real conversations most people avoid.
Cheryl Hajjar is the CEO and co-founder of Indigo Pixies – a book, audio, song and plush characters that both reinforce the importance of reading to children and appeal to them in a fun and magical way.She has been a schooled pianist since the age of seven. In college, Cheryl studied classical piano while developing her songwriting craft.Although songwriting has always been in the forefront of her creative abilities, since giving birth to her son Dylan, Cheryl was introduced to the wonderful world of motherhood and writing children's books was a natural progression. She currently has a published column named “Babies & Briefcases”, has written for various TV and film projects and has also performed both in Nashville and Los Angeles.Cheryl's links:Indigo PixiesIndigo Pixies on Facebook@Indigo_Pixies on InstagramShow notes:[2:00] How Cheryl got started with Indigo Pixies[8:25] “I want to use what we have to help children navigate through that.”[8:56] The process of self-publishing[17:59[ How and where Cheryl gets ideas for writing songs[21:31] Learning experiences that Cheryl has had[24:27] “You have to have the passion for what you're doing because if you don't have the passion, you'll quit.”[33:29] Advice for people who are looking for funding[40:45] “You have to love what you do, and if you love what you do, it doesn't feel like work.”[41:00] Cheryl's last advice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cheryl Hajjar is the CEO and co-founder of Indigo Pixies – a book, audio, song and plush characters that both reinforce the importance of reading to children and appeal to them in a fun and magical way. She has been a schooled pianist since the age of seven. In college, Cheryl studied classical piano while developing her … Continued
Host Kevin Willett is joined by Cheryl Hajjar from the Indigo Pixies. The Indigo Pixies are a family of magical,multicultural fairies that help children build the confidence they need to overcome challenging developmental milestones such as ending pacifier use and potty training. Audio file: indigiopixies2.mp3
Cheryl Hajjar joins us again to talk about the Indigo Pixies' participation in the Merrimack Valley Sandbox program for entrepreneurs. Listen in to see what the pixies are up to these days!
Host Kevin Willett is joined by Cheryl Hajjar from Indigo Pixies. The Indigo Pixies are a family of magical,multicultural fairies that help children build the confidence they need to overcome challenging developmental milestones. Each Pixie specializes in a specific challenge from ending pacifier use to potty training to bedtime etiquette and carries with it a vibrant storybook and interactive nursery rhyme to helps parents transform these sometimes difficult struggles into a meaningful bonding experience. Audio file: indigopixies.mp3
Cheryl Hajjar, co-author and songwriter of The Paci Pixie, stops by to talk about her latest project. This book is so sweet, it will make your baby WANT to give up their pacifier so that other babies can use it when they need it most. Magic really works.