Kirsten Boudreaux, founder of Clean Slate Janitorial, shares how she transitioned from working in the mortuary field to building a cleaning business in New Orleans that generated $300K in total revenue within two years. In this interview, she breaks down how she started from scratch and built a service business in a competitive local market.
She explains the early challenges of launching the business, including hiring and managing a reliable team, building strong customer relationships, and learning how to stand out in a crowded industry. Kirsten also shares how her leadership style evolved as the business grew, and why embracing failure played a key role in improving operations.
On the growth side, she dives into marketing strategies, customer retention, and how consistent service helped drive repeat business. She also highlights the role of technology in streamlining operations and supporting long-term scalability.
Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, this is a practical look at how to grow a cleaning business to $300K in two years by focusing on people, systems, and consistent execution.
About the Business
Clean Slate Janitorial is a cleaning company based in New Orleans, Louisiana, providing professional cleaning services with a focus on reliability, customer relationships, and consistent service delivery.
Founded by Kirsten Boudreaux, the business reached $300K in revenue in two years by focusing on strong team management, customer retention, and building systems that support steady growth.
Watch how Clean Slate Janitorial grew to $300K in 2 years and built a consistent, customer-focused cleaning business in New Orleans.
