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She also emphasizes the importance of being the face of the company and maintaining high standards across every part of the business.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1497\">Based in Cleveland, Ohio, this is a practical look at how to build a cleaning business with a strong foundation rooted in professionalism, systems, and disciplined execution.<\/p>\n<h5 data-section-id=\"1c9nrtj\" data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1529\"><span role=\"text\">About the Business<\/span><\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1725\">The Maid Experience is a residential cleaning company based in Cleveland, Ohio, providing professional home cleaning services with a focus on quality, structure, and customer experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1896\">Founded by Shanisha Collins, the business was built with a strong emphasis on systems, liability awareness, and maintaining a professional brand in a competitive market.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"4 College Degrees Turned Into Running A Successful Cleaning Service | Shanisha C\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JLX8GTZTxm0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1896\">Watch how The Maid Experience was built with a structured, professional approach and strong operational systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shanisha Collins, founder of The Maid Experience, shares how she launched a cleaning business in Northeast Ohio just months before the COVID-19 shutdown and built it into a growing service company. 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