The Johnny & Sergio Show

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Salama, who built his side hustle into a $130K/month business while still working his 9–5. We talk about how he got started, why he chose a home service business over other side hustles, how he runs the business remotely, the mistakes he made early on, how he found reliable contractors, and much more. If you’re looking for a realistic side hustle, a remote business idea, or a way t...

In this episode, Johnny sits down with Luis Garcia, the owner of Efficient Klean in Houston, Texas, who built his first remote cleaning business to $25K/month while still working full-time in the oil and gas industry. Luis shares how he got started with no prior business experience and how he now uses VAs, contractors, Google reviews, and local SEO to keep growing the business. We talk about the highs and lows of running a contract...

In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Gholson, who went from working a corporate healthcare job to building a $17K/month cleaning business in Southern Illinois. After losing her house and feeling stuck in her 9–5, Courtney bet on herself and started a contractor-based cleaning business with no cleaning experience. We talk about how she got started, the challenges of hiring and managing cleaners, the mistakes she made ear...

In this episode, we sit down with Logan Robison, who went from working a corporate finance job at Walmart to building a $700K/year cleaning business. We break down how he got started with zero experience, how he landed his first customers, and the exact moves he made to scale — including why he pivoted into Airbnb cleanings and how that helped accelerate growth. Logan shares the real numbers behind his business, the mistakes ...

In this episode, Johnny and Sergio break down their step-by-step Facebook ads strategy that's working right now for cleaning and home service businesses — including how to get leads for as low as $5, why most people are overpaying and don't even know it, the exact setup that's generating 10x return for service businesses right now, and how to know if your ads are actually making you money. If you own a service business and yo...

In this episode, Johnny and Sergio break down what’s changing in remote cleaning in 2026 and what that means for current and future business owners. They talk through the shifts they’re seeing in marketing, what’s not performing like it used to, and the adjustments that are making the biggest difference right now. If you’re building, scaling, or thinking about starting a remote cleaning business, this conver...

In this episode, Johnny and Sergio sit down with Evan Rugen, founder of Let’s Get Funded, to break down how business funding really works. Evan shares how he gained access to over $1.5 million in business credit, explains the strategy behind 0% financing, and walks through how banks actually evaluate borrowers. They also discuss how entrepreneurs use funding to launch and scale businesses, manage cash flow, and create leverag...

Johnny and Sergio are back in person after a long break. In this episode, they explain why the podcast disappeared, what changed over the past year, and what’s coming next. They touch on recent updates, reflect on key lessons learned, and discuss the shift they’ve been quietly working on behind the scenes. This is a raw, honest update on where they’ve been — and where they’re headed next.

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Johnny and Sergio sat down with Glenn Mueller, CEO of the largest Domino's franchise in America. Glenn shares his journey to the top, the strategies behind building a franchise empire, and the key lessons every business owner should know to dominate their industry. 

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In this episode, Johnny and Sergio sit down with Mike Andes, the founder of Augusta Lawn Care, which has grown to over 150 locations in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Mike shares his story of starting out by mowing lawns as a teen and building a multimillion-dollar franchise. They explore what makes Augusta Lawn Care different, including its flat-rate franchise model and the use of advanced technology like AI. Mike also talks abo...

Johnny & Sergio chat with Daniel Feliciano, co-founder and CEO of Clotheslyne, a venture-backed startup transforming the laundry industry through a gig economy model. Dan shares his journey from military aviation to building a tech startup, discussing the challenges of scaling a two-sided marketplace, the importance of customer service, and the limitless potential of the laundry business. Whether you're into startups, home serv...

In this episode, Johnny and Sergio chat with Verne Harnish, founder of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and author of Scaling Up. Verne reveals key strategies for scaling businesses, focusing on attracting and retaining top talent in the home services industry. They discuss the power of a strong company culture, effective daily huddles, and recruitment tactics that can transform your workforce into a winning team. Whether you're man...

Johnny & Sergio sit down with Andrew Rampulla, a 20-year-old entrepreneur who's already on track to hit $500,000 in revenue with his service business, The Softwash Company. Andrew shares his journey from making $500 in three days with a borrowed pressure washer to building a thriving business in just two years. We dive into his early struggles and the key decisions that propelled his rapid growth. Whether you're looking to scal...

Johnny and Sergio sit down with Bill Canady, the CEO behind two massive companies worth a combined $2.5 billion. With over 30 years of global leadership under his belt, Bill breaks down how he juggles scaling billion-dollar businesses, keeping teams in sync, and boosting profits. They also chat about the differences between running a million-dollar business versus a twenty-million-dollar one and dive into what it takes to build a s...

Johnny & Sergio chat with Aaron Harper, who went from Hollywood Talent Manager to CEO of Rolling Suds, now the world’s largest power washing franchise with 197 locations. Aaron shares his story of building a power washing empire and the strategies that fueled his success. They discuss key topics like quality control, franchise growth, and the advantages of franchising over starting your own business. Tune in to hear Aaron...

Johnny & Sergio have a chat with the Founding CEO and Partner of Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Scott Barnett. He shares his inspiring story, from parking lot attendant to CEO of multiple 8 to 9 figure restaurants. He tells about the challenges he faced, lessons learned, the importance of good leadership, and all the sauce on how to build a successful restaurant business. 

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Johnny & Sergio tell the full story, from start to sold, on how they built and scaled Orange Window Cleaning from $150 to 1.3 million dollars in just 4 years. They go in detail on how they found success in window cleaning, their marketing strategy, and the transition from W-2 employees to contractors. They also breakdown why and how they sold Orange Window Cleaning and how they could have improved their business.

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Johnny & Sergio chat with Barron & Helen about the incredible success they've had with their remote cleaning business in San Antonio called Alpha Elite Service. After joining Home Service Academy 9 months ago they've already skyrocketed their business to $55k/mo and continue to grow. The guys speak to them about their entrepreneurial journey, running their business with full-time jobs, lessons learned along the way, the fut...

Johnny & Sergio talk about various ways to improve your cleaning business profits. They dive deep into how important your P&L (profit & loss) is for the financial success of your cleaning business such as the most common mistakes they see and big expenses to look out for. They also discuss different strategies to acquire more leads and improve your cleaning business.

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