Spic and Span: The Dirt on Starting a Cleaning Empire with Alejandro Saucedo

Rooted and Reaching

This week host Marty Mechtenberg and Susan Ford speak with Alejandro Saucedo, CEO and founder of Indiana's Elite Cleaning, a comprehensive cleaning company. As a third-generation professional cleaner, Alex shares his journey from humble beginnings as a migrant worker to creating a successful cleaning company that embodies both heart and professionalism. His employee-centric philosophy, emphasis on supplier diversity, and continuous community involvement illustrate a holistic approach to entrepreneurship.

Listen as Marty, Susan, and Alejandro discuss the power of persistence, community resources, and strategic planning.

QUOTES

• "Taking something that's going to be cast away, considered unworthy, filthy, and to bring it back to life with hard work and elbow crease. That's my satisfaction.” -Alejandro Saucedo [02:40]
• “You can't just win at this thing. You can't just step out, and have these big hopes and aspirations without a plan, a strategy, without executing what it is that the steps and mentors are giving you.” -Alejandro Saucedo [10:08]

TIMESTAMPS

(00:10) From Migrant Fields to CEO: Alejandro Saucedo's Journey

(05:54) Starting a Business in Indiana with $98 and Community Support

(08:30) The Journey of Building Indiana's Elite Cleaning

(15:13) Empowering Employees Through Dream Management and Financial Planning

(20:25) Persistence and Boldness in Securing Business Contracts

(22:06) The Power of Persistence and Unconventional Networking

(24:24) Reevaluating Roles and Services in a Growing Janitorial Business

(28:49) Community Advocacy to Business Leadership

RESOURCES

Indiana's Elite Cleaning

CONTACT

Martin Mechtenberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-mechtenberg-515a648/

Susan Ford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-howard-ford-8446441/