While YouTubers Push AI, My Students Make $15k/Month Helping Janitors
Meet Jake, a 21-year-old college dropout who just bought his mom a house.
His secret?
Optimizing Google Business Profiles for Janitors and Carpet cleaners.
No fancy tech skills.
No viral TikTok fame.
Just helping local cleaning businesses get found online – and pocketing $12k/month in retainers.
Meanwhile, 99% of “gurus” push:
- “Make $10k/month with AI!” (saturated)
- “Start a print-on-demand store!” (low margins)
- “Dropship cheap gadgets!” (endless refunds)
But 43% of my students now earn 15k/month in this hidden goldmine.
Here’s why janitorial marketing is the easiest money you’re ignoring – and how to start today (zero cost).
Why Cleaning Businesses Are Desperate for Help (72% Still Use Phone Books!)
Most cleaning companies don’t understand digital marketing.
- 72% rely on phone books over SEO (Statista 2023)
- Google Business Profiles with 2 blurry photos and no keywords
- Facebook pages last updated in 2017
Result? They’re losing $5k+/month in missed jobs.
Case Study: $12k/Month from FB Ads for Carpet Cleaners
One student, Sarah, noticed a local carpet cleaner spending $2k on useless billboards.
She offered to run hyper-local Facebook ads targeting:
- “Emergency carpet cleaning [City]”
- “Move-out cleaning services near me”
Within 30 days:
✅ 37 new clients for the business
✅ 12k/month
The best part? Most cleaners don’t even know this service exists.
3 Zero-Cost Ways to Start Earning (Pick One)
1. Local SEO Packages (1k/Month Retainers)
What you do:
- Audit their Google Business Profile (GBP)
- Add keywords (e.g., “24/7 water damage cleaning”)
- Upload before/after photos
How to pitch:
“Hi [Owner], I helped [Competitor] get 23 new jobs last month by fixing their Google listing. Want me to do the same for you?”
Tools needed:
- Google My Business (free)
- Canva (free) for cleaning checklists
2. Review Management (15% Revenue Share)
Cleaning businesses live and die by reviews.
Automate the process:
- Set up Birdeye ($47/month) to request reviews via SMS
- Send post-cleaning messages:
“Loved our service? Leave a Google review – takes 30 seconds!”
Earn 15% of their revenue just for managing this.
3. Equipment Affiliate Marketing (480/Sale)
Industrial cleaning equipment has huge commissions:
- Kärcher Pressure Washers ($220/sale)
- Tennant Floor Scrubbers ($480/sale)
How to promote:
- Create YouTube videos comparing equipment
- Rank for “best commercial vacuum for [niche]”
The Silent Millionaire Playbook (Tools & Scripts)
Essential Tools (50 Startup Cost)
- Google Review Manager ($47/month) → Automate review requests
- Local Falcon (free trial) → Spy on competitors’ GBP rankings
- CapCut (free) → Edit “before/after” cleaning videos
Word-for-Word Scripts That Work
Cold Email Template:
“Hi [Name],
I noticed your Google listing isn’t showing your [24/7 emergency services/before-after photos].
I helped [Competitor] get 19 new jobs last week. Want me to fix yours?”
FB Ad Hook:
“Tired of residential clients? We help cleaners land SCHOOL contracts (free checklist).”
Scaling Secret: White-Label Through UpFlip
Once you’re making $5k/month, partner with white-label agencies to handle fulfillment while you keep 80% of profits.
Your First $1k in 7 Days (Step-by-Step)
Day 1: Find Your First Client
- Search “[City] carpet cleaning” → Target #5 – 10 ranked businesses
- Use AnswerThePublic to find “how to clean [carpet/upholstery]” queries
Day 2: Create a “Money Page”
- Build a simple Carrd site ($19/year) showcasing:
✅ “Free GBP Audit for Cleaners”
✅ “See How We Got 57% More Calls” (video case study)
Day 3: Run Geo-Targeted YouTube Ads (<$7/Lead)
- Target: “How to start a carpet cleaning business”
- Lead magnet: “Free Commercial Cleaning Contract Template”
“This Isn’t Sexy… But It Pays for Vacations in Cash”
Let’s be real: You won’t impress influencers saying you optimize Google listings for janitors.
But while they chase “viral” trends, you’ll be:
✅ Earning $10k+/month in a recession-proof niche
✅ Working 10 hours/week (mostly automated)
✅ Helping real businesses grow
Your move.
P.S. Want my exact GBP Optimization Checklist I used to charge $1,500? Download Here (Free)
