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August 4, 2025 β€’ 41 mins

In this episode of the OutWork'em Podcast, guest host Jana Kearney sits down with Jake from Jake's Carpet Cleaning, a passionate owner-operator serving Littleton, Co and the Denver metro area with a unique approach to carpet and air duct cleaning. Jake shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey - from accidentally starting a business while in college to scaling up to 10 employees, then consciously scaling back down to become an owner-operator again. 🧽✨

Jake specializes in providing air duct and carpet cleaning services to health-conscious families using 100% plant-based products that are literally safe enough to drink! His story is one of adaptation, family priorities, and finding satisfaction in working with your hands.
In this episode, you'll learn:

- How Jake accidentally became an entrepreneur while studying to be a youth pastor

- Why he scaled from 10 employees back to owner-operator (and loves it!)

- The importance of non-toxic cleaning products for families and children's health

- How Jake built his business on referrals, reviews, and repeat customers without paid advertising for 5+ years

- The entrepreneurial skill of knowing when to scale up vs. scale down

- Why working with your hands and seeing tangible results daily brings deep satisfaction

- How Jake involves his kids in the business while teaching them valuable skills

Connect with Jake's Carpet Cleaning:
🌐 Website: https://www.jakescarpetcleaning.com/
πŸ“§ Email: thebrain@jakescarpetcleaning.com
πŸ“ž Phone: 303.309.9797
πŸ“ Service Area: 30 miles from Littleton, Colorado (covering most of Denver metro area)

Special Shoutout:
Be sure to check out Jake's partner Kalla's podcast "ReKallabrate" at: https://www.youtube.com/@rekallabrate/videos

Jake's story proves that success isn't always about scaling bigger - sometimes it's about finding the perfect size for your life and values. Whether you're in cleaning services or any other home service business, this episode offers authentic insights on building a sustainable, family-focused business.

Ready to take your home service business to the next level?
OutWork'em Digital can help you generate more leads, book more jobs, and maximize your marketing ROI. Visit us at https://outworkemdigital.com/ to learn more! πŸ“ˆ

Subscribe for more episodes featuring real home service professionals sharing their stories of growth, adaptation, and finding what truly works! 🎧

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