Why Most Women Never Start Their Cleaning Business — And What to Do Instead

Let’s be honest...if you’re here, you’ve probably thought about starting a cleaning business more than once.

You’ve maybe even done a little research, opened a Google Doc, and started “figuring it out.”

But then? You closed your laptop. Told yourself you’d come back to it. And here you are — still not booked, still not paid, still trying to piece it all together.

I see it all the time — and Ilived it to.

The truth is, most women never start their cleaning business. Not because they’re lazy. Not because they don’t want it badly enough.

But because they get caught in what I call the 3-month spiral:

• Overthinking a name and logo

• Watching YouTube videos that all contradict each other

• Getting stuck on tax forms and "what if I do it wrong?"

• Wondering if they need a license or insurance before they even talk to a client

• Talking themselves out of it before they take one real step

Sound familiar?

That spiral is why most people stay stuck. And worse, it feels like you're doing something productive, even though you're not actually building anything.

You don’t need another motivational quote. You don’t need to “believe in yourself” more.

You need a real plan.

One that cuts through the noise. One that tells you what actually matters. One that gives you momentum in 7 days — not 7 months.

That’s exactly why I created the No-BS Cleaning Biz Checklist.

It’s not a dream board. It’s not another list of “helpful tips.”

It’s the real, proven steps I wish someone handed me when I was second-guessing everything and driving myself in circles.

If you’re tired of starting over every Monday… If you’re ready to stop spinning and actually take the first real step…

👉 Grab the free checklist here and let’s get your business moving — for real this time.

No fluff. No guessing. Just the plan that actually works.

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For over 30 years, Trisha built and ran her own successful cleaning business, handpicking her schedule and consistently earning $5,000+ a month—all while working part-time as a solo cleaner. Now, she’s here to help you do the same! Whether you’re just starting solo or already have a small team, Trisha’s vast experience can help you grow your business and boost profits without adding more hours. She'll teach you how to avoid common mistakes new cleaning business owners make and run your business profitably from day one. With over three decades of experience, learning from Trisha is the fastest, most reliable way to launch or scale your thriving cleaning business!