AE Mackintosh Exterior Cleaning Podcast

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Feb 2026

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Ashley is a leading industry expert with almost 30 years experience on the tools, running his own exterior cleaning business. In that time he has learnt a lot about a wide range of exterior cleaning services including gutter cleaning, pressure washing, and even roof cleaning! But he has also picked up a great deal of business knowledge which he shares for the benefit of anyone who is self employed. Ashley has worked with some of the top brands to grow one of the largest exterior cleaning YouTube channels in the UK and now he even help others into business with his unique training program. So in this Podcast you will not only gain a wealth of tips and advice to help your business, but also news and reviews on the latest tools and techniques. There are interviews and business tips that might even give you ideas on how you could find ways to increase your profitability? Or maybe the chat and banter will just help you through the working day!

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February 18, 2026Episode 150 min

6.1- Fighting Through The Social Media Explosion!

Send us Fan MailThe AEM Exterior Cleaning Podcast is now on YouTube!In this long awaited episode I catch you up with my story over the past couple of years or so. I've been busy starting and growing a training program which has received some great feedback and built almost 150 5 star Google reviews!Then I've also had people trying to copy me, stealing my social media clips and trying their own hand at training as well.Well I'm still fighting on, and I will keep doing what I'm doing to help and support others as they grow their own exterior cleaning businesses!GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial! A.E.Mackintosh Online TrainingThe Best way to grow your knowledge and boost your business!GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial!A.E.Mackintosh In-Person TrainingLeading Industry Training With CPD CertificationDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

May 19, 2025Episode 448 min

5.4- Add Roof Cleaning To Your Exterior Cleaning Business, with Tom Wilson

Send us Fan MailTom Wilson certainly has a lot going on, what with moving house and a new baby on the way! He is also juggling two jobs! Working for the fire service and growing his own exterior cleaning business. He is now developing his window cleaning round by adding other services, the latest being a comprehensive roof cleaning service.So how does he keep a good work/life balance? In this episode Tom tells us how he has done it! How he juggles all these different aspects of his life, and how he plans to continue developing his plans as time goes on.GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial! A.E.Mackintosh Online TrainingThe Best way to grow your knowledge and boost your business!Mackintosh Specialist Exterior CleaningExplore everything in the world of A.E.MackintoshA.E.Mackintosh In-Person TrainingLeading Industry Training With CPD CertificationDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

March 3, 2025Episode 353 min

5.3- Winning Quotations in Exterior Cleaning

Send us Fan MailGetSoapyGet Your Free Trial! A.E.Mackintosh Online TrainingThe Best way to grow your knowledge and boost your business!A.E.Mackintosh In-Person TrainingLeading Industry Training With CPD CertificationDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

February 3, 2025Episode 256 min

5.2- Springboard To Business Success, with Joe Taylor

Send us Fan MailJoe is just coming to the end of his first year in exterior cleaning, and he's done amazingly well! Not only has he turned over a decent profit in his first year, but his projected turnover for the year ahead is set to be around £80k!So, how has he done it! What things did he put in place at the start of his business to give him this springboard to success? It was great to catch up with Joe and hear about his career change, his growing family, and his strategy for going self employed.GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial! A.E.Mackintosh In-Person TrainingLeading Industry Training With CPD CertificationA.E.Mackintosh Online TrainingThe Best way to grow your knowledge and boost your business!Mackintosh Specialist Exterior CleaningExplore everything in the world of A.E.MackintoshDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

January 6, 2025Episode 152 min

5.1- How To Be The Best At Exterior Cleaning

Send us Fan MailYou would find it pretty difficult to find someone with as much roof cleaning experience as me. So in this episode I share my roof cleaning story with you so that your business can benefit.But it's not just about getting the right tools and equipment. I've learnt a lot about sales and marketing techniques from working with many different brands in the industry.My experience can surely help you to push your exterior cleaning business to the next level in 2025!I'm going to be attending the Business Expo at London Excel on the 12th & 13th of November as I help even more business owners to be the best version of themselves in the year ahead!GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial! A.E.Mackintosh Online TrainingThe Best way to grow your knowledge and boost your business!A.E.Mackintosh In-Person TrainingLeading Industry Training With CPD CertificationMackintosh Specialist Exterior CleaningExplore everything in the world of A.E.MackintoshDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

March 25, 2024Episode 543 min

4.5- Setting Standards In Your Exterior Cleaning Business

Send us Fan MailExterior cleaning is an unregulated industry, so how do you make your business stand out as one that provides a high standard of service? In this episode I discuss this topic, as well as many other things that can help you to improve your business approach.GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial! A.E.Mackintosh Online TrainingThe Best way to grow your knowledge and boost your business!Mackintosh Specialist Exterior CleaningExplore everything in the world of A.E.MackintoshDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

February 14, 2024Episode 443 min

4.4- Growth Strategy with Maesun Mackintosh

Send us Fan MailSetting targets and coming up with a strategy for growth can be a challenge in business, especially if you lack motivation. Well, with spring just ahead, this is the perfect time to start planning to grow your exterior cleaning business. So in this episode I am joined by my daughter Maesun Mackintosh who has just completed an A level in Business Studies. She achieved the highest possible grade and was given an award at her college. Now she joins me to talk about setting SMART targets and using this to come up with an effective growth strategy.GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial! A.E.Mackintosh Online TrainingThe Best way to grow your knowledge and boost your business!Mackintosh Specialist Exterior CleaningExplore everything in the world of A.E.MackintoshDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

January 4, 2024Episode 341 min

4.3- Five Top Tips For Your Business in 2024!

Send us Fan MailThe first AM Podcast of the year, and here are 5 top tips to help your business in 2024!There are a lot of challenges to running your own business these days, so here's a few thing that have not only helped me over the years, but there are a few key things that have really made a difference for people i've helped along the way as well.GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial! GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial!A.E.Mackintosh Online TrainingThe Best way to grow your knowledge and boost your business!Mackintosh Specialist Exterior CleaningExplore everything in the world of A.E.MackintoshDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

October 9, 2023Episode 250 min

4.2- Going From Selling Cars To Exterior Cleaning Professionals!

Send us Fan MailIt's always great to hear about how the A. E. Mackintosh Exterior Cleaning YouTube channel has helped others to start their own businesses. Josh and Phil both had good jobs as car salesmen when they decided to start their own business partnership as exterior cleaning professionals. It was great to have them on the AM Podcast to hear about how they made the transition, with a little help from my videos. But would their sales skills be transferable to their new business venture? Has the decision to go self employed really paid off, and have they achieved a new flexible lifestyle that they've always wanted?GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial! GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial!A.E.Mackintosh Online TrainingThe Best way to grow your knowledge and boost your business!Mackintosh Specialist Exterior CleaningExplore everything in the world of A.E.MackintoshDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

September 19, 2023Episode 154 min

4.1- Your Business Has So Much Potential!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to series 4!The podcast has accumulated over 50k downloads in total, so now i'm back with a new series and new episodes sharing great business tips, as well as interviews with other business owners in the industry.We have loads to catch up on as well.GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial! GetSoapyGet Your Free Trial!Mackintosh Specialist Exterior CleaningExplore everything in the world of A.E.MackintoshDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show