Grant Ugarte, founder of Bright Oak Home Services shares how he transitioned from working as a CPA to building a remote cleaning business that generated $150K in its first six months. In this interview, he breaks down how he launched, scaled quickly, and structured his business to operate without being fully hands-on in the field.
He explains the early challenges of starting a cleaning business, including hiring and managing a team, maintaining service quality, and standing out in a competitive market. Grant also shares how he approached leadership, built a strong company culture, and developed systems to support growth from the beginning.
On the growth side, he dives into marketing strategies, tracking key performance metrics, and using data-driven decision-making to improve results. He also highlights the role of partnerships and technology in streamlining operations and creating a more scalable, remote-friendly business model.
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Grant reflects on the importance of taking calculated risks, learning through experience, and continuously improving systems. This is a practical breakdown of how to build and grow a remote cleaning business quickly.
About the Business
Bright Oak Home Services is a residential cleaning company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, providing professional home cleaning services with a focus on efficiency, customer experience, and scalable operations.
Founded by Grant Ugarte, the business reached $150K in revenue within six months by leveraging strong systems, data-driven decision-making, and a remote-friendly operational model.
Watch how Bright Oak Home Services built a remote cleaning business that generated $150K in just 6 months.
