If you could add features to this board, what would they be?

[Mikey P]

Maybe at the experience you can walk around and record some interviews.

That's the plan, as usual

 

[icleancarpetz]

For reasons that will become apparent, I'm not able to be objective in my thoughts.

But, in the interests in moving the conversation along, I would like to share some observations I've made over the past 5 years:

1. Trade Associations, as they once were in the late 20th century, are all but dead.

2. Regional distributors who sponsored training classes, often monthly, have mostly retired or sold to large organizations that no longer have a deep commitment to regular local training opportunities for cleaners

3. Young cleaners don't respond well to classroom training, so the above changes were occuring anyway. They search for answers on line through Google, You Tube, AI, or Social Media forums

4. The above mentioned sources are often populated with erroneous or incomplete information sources.

5. Cleaner networking sites are not always well policed, and those asking questions or even being supportive an answering questions can be subject to abuse and ridicule.

6. The IICRC, which at one time had a measure of credibility has lost much of it for a variety of reasons.

For all of the above reasons, there needs to be a way of accessing information that has been vetted, follows generally accepted practices in both cleaning efficiency and safety to the textile, the customer, and the operator.

#2 and #3
Awful.

 

[icleancarpetz]

Steve and Mike…..privately talk, hash it out. Let it go. Drop it. Life too short. Peace awaits.

Does not matter who is right who is wrong.

 

[Mikey P]

Steve and Mike…..privately talk, hash it out. Let it go. Drop it. Life too short. Peace awaits.

Does not matter who is right who is wrong.

Raf, I have Steve blocked.

I have no idea what he's saying.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Those of you attending The Experience next week, be sure to join Jim Pemberton and myself and get ready for a modern community built on kindness and trust, created to give cleaners the support they’ve been missing. This new platform will reward contributors and lift the entire industry higher—don’t miss the reveal.”
https://www.randrmagonline.com/the-experience-convention
Friday
9/5/2025
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RM 103

Will you buy me some plane tickets to make the trip?

 

[Mikey P]

Will you buy me some plane tickets to make the trip?

's ?

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Remember, he's the one who sent you the #box!

 

[BIG WOOD]

's ?

I need to bring my 16yo minime who’s not so mini anymore.

My goal of him being better than me is on track. I wish I had this kind of real business networking at his age.

 

[they live]

Steve and Mike…..privately talk, hash it out. Let it go. Drop it. Life too short. Peace awaits.

Does not matter who is right who is wrong.

View: https://youtu.be/VaLxXphdtq0?si=7Uj1OiepAbU1sf6j

 

[they live]

He's still mad because he didnt understand my reply to a thread he started about love.
He is doing exactly opposite of what he said we should all do and I've been making fun of it.

 

[Cleanworks]

Those of you attending The Experience next week, be sure to join Jim Pemberton and myself and get ready for a modern community built on kindness and trust, created to give cleaners the support they’ve been missing. This new platform will reward contributors and lift the entire industry higher—don’t miss the reveal.”
https://www.randrmagonline.com/the-experience-convention
Friday
9/5/2025
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
RM 103

I'll be in Medicine Hat, looking at real estate but with you in spirit

 

[bob vawter]

I need to bring my 16yo minime who’s not so mini anymore.

My goal of him being better than me is on track. I wish I had this kind of real business networking at his age.

Jus keep the boy away from trailers and he'll be jus fine.....!

 

[Mikey P]

ATTENTION!

Jim Pemberton and my presentation has been moved to Wednesday 9/3 at 8AM for a full hour.
*Trade show only attendees will be welcomed as well due to the important nature of our announcement.

In today’s industry, reliable answers are harder to find than ever. Too often cleaners turn to Facebook groups, YouTube videos, or outdated forums only to get conflicting opinions, sarcasm, or flat-out wrong advice. The Cleaning Standard (.com) was created to change that. This new platform combines trusted AI technology, proven moderators, and a code of professionalism, kindness, and respect to give cleaners what they’ve been missing: reliable, nearly instant answers and a safe space to learn, share, and grow.
During this 60-minute presentation, industry veteran Jim Pemberton will share why he believes now is the time for a new standard, followed by co-founder Mike Pailliotet, who will walk attendees through the features, values, and member benefits of the platform. From business-building tools like a consumer directory and SEO-boosting profiles, to educational content, networking opportunities, and discounts, attendees will see how The Cleaning Standard is designed to support newcomers, guide mid-career cleaners, and equip veterans with modern resources.
This is more than just another forum—it’s the community our industry has been waiting for.

https://www.randrmagonline.com/the-experience-convention

 

[Jim Pemberton]

ATTENTION!

Jim Pemberton and my presentation has been moved to Wednesday 9/3 at 8AM for a full hour.
*Trade show only attendees will be welcomed as well due to the important nature of our announcement.

In today’s industry, reliable answers are harder to find than ever. Too often cleaners turn to Facebook groups, YouTube videos, or outdated forums only to get conflicting opinions, sarcasm, or flat-out wrong advice. The Cleaning Standard (.com) was created to change that. This new platform combines trusted AI technology, proven moderators, and a code of professionalism, kindness, and respect to give cleaners what they’ve been missing: reliable, nearly instant answers and a safe space to learn, share, and grow.
During this 60-minute presentation, industry veteran Jim Pemberton will share why he believes now is the time for a new standard, followed by co-founder Mike Pailliotet, who will walk attendees through the features, values, and member benefits of the platform. From business-building tools like a consumer directory and SEO-boosting profiles, to educational content, networking opportunities, and discounts, attendees will see how The Cleaning Standard is designed to support newcomers, guide mid-career cleaners, and equip veterans with modern resources.
This is more than just another forum—it’s the community our industry has been waiting for.

https://www.randrmagonline.com/the-experience-convention

I've spent the past 15 years being progressively more and more disappointed in the available training and overall support our industry has had.

I've spent the last 5 years thoroughly depressed...

Since the change from over a hundred local and regional distributors to a few national companies who bought out most of them, then the closing of one of those companies, in person training has nearly disappeared. Many of those local/regional suppliers were also themselves very well versed in industry matters, and often gave a great deal of support to their custome

Most of the really great trainers have passed away or retired. The remaining ones are doing their best, and I applaud and support them all. But there are only so many, and their opportunies to speak for local sponsors have dwindled.

Social media sites have really taken over as a place to have questions answered. Some do a nice job of doing so, have helpful participants, and are well policed so that those who ask for help are treated kindly and with respect.

Most do not...

As my father is reaching his final years...perhaps months...he has been looked back of his nearly 70 years in our industry, and has been equally disappointed as to where things are.

When Mike approached me with this concept, both Lee and I rapidly saw its value, and are committed to sharing our family name, and all of my energies to this project.

I hope you'll join us there

Jim and Lee Pemberton

 

[bob vawter]

ATTENTION!

Jim Pemberton and my presentation has been moved to Wednesday 9/3 at 8AM for a full hour.
*Trade show only attendees will be welcomed as well due to the important nature of our announcement.

In today’s industry, reliable answers are harder to find than ever. Too often cleaners turn to Facebook groups, YouTube videos, or outdated forums only to get conflicting opinions, sarcasm, or flat-out wrong advice. The Cleaning Standard (.com) was created to change that. This new platform combines trusted AI technology, proven moderators, and a code of professionalism, kindness, and respect to give cleaners what they’ve been missing: reliable, nearly instant answers and a safe space to learn, share, and grow.
During this 60-minute presentation, industry veteran Jim Pemberton will share why he believes now is the time for a new standard, followed by co-founder Mike Pailliotet, who will walk attendees through the features, values, and member benefits of the platform. From business-building tools like a consumer directory and SEO-boosting profiles, to educational content, networking opportunities, and discounts, attendees will see how The Cleaning Standard is designed to support newcomers, guide mid-career cleaners, and equip veterans with modern resources.
This is more than just another forum—it’s the community our industry has been waiting for.

https://www.randrmagonline.com/the-experience-convention

That IS awful early can you move the time up to say......10 AM.....WAIT..10:00 is Let's Make a Deal......11:00 is Price is Right.....then Lunch......sooo can we make it 1 or so?