Straight Talk – an ISSA Podcast

Straight Talk – an ISSA Podcast

Straight Talk, an ISSA podcast, presents a curated playlist of the hottest topics facing the cleaning industry today—from health and safety to infection prevention to innovative products to business development and much more. ISSA, the worldwide cleaning association, brings together the top experts and decision makers give our listeners and members the most up-to-date information for their businesses.

Episodes

July 14, 2025 32 mins

Listen to two industry pros describe what 'clean' means to them and those they serve.

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Listen to Dean Mercado describe how to turn AI from villainous to something great.

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Listen to RIA leadership describe the state of the industry right now.

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Listen to entrepreneur Shivek Gupta describe what he is looking for in acquiring a building service contracting company.

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Learn how a leading cleaning industry distributor has become a regional powerhouse.

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Listen to Mitch Brunette describe the City Wide Facility Solutions approach to caring for vendors and clients.

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Listen to Troy Harrison describe strategies in your quest to sales excellence.

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Listen to how cleaning industry leaders are shaping policy to help the industry advance.

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Listen to Dean Mercado describe real-world AI strategies.

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Listen to industry veteran Mark Presho describe the life of a manufacturer rep.

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Listen to ISSA President Laurie Sewell describe her vision for cleaning for health.

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June 17, 2025 25 mins

Listen to the experiences and leadership strategies of Dean DiSibio.

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Listen to Roy Deleon describe issues surrounding subcontracting in the cleaning industry.

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Listen to Bee-Clean's Philippe Mack describe strategies every building service contractor can use.

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Learn from three flooring pros the biggest floor fail issues in the industry today.

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Listen to Chuck Violand's final comments on his book "Forging Dynasty Businesses."

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Listen to sales coach Troy Harrison outline how to use LinkedIn for business growth.

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Listen to Dave Kahle outline strategies to keep your top clients from the competition.

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Listen to Excel Dryer's Joshua Griffing analyze a global survey that focuses on restroom cleanliness.

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Listen to Acme Paper and Supply Company's Ron Attman discuss ongoing tariff issues impacting the cleaning industry.

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