Jeff Cross

Jeff Cross is the ISSA media director, with publications including Cleanfax, Cleaning & Maintenance Management, and ISSA Today, as well as multimedia programs such as Straight Talk! and Take 5 With Cleanfax in video and podcast format. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Clone the Owner® 2.0: How to Build a Business That Doesn’t Break When You Step Away

Business owners in the cleaning industry know the grind all too well: Putting out fires, answering endless questions, and being chained to the business day...
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Advocating for an Industry

Robbie Bradshaw’s path to the front lines of industry advocacy wasn’t a straight line—but it was a deliberate one. Raised in Portsmouth, Virginia, Bradshaw’s interest...
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ISSA VEO Conference Puts Hispanic Leadership Center Stage In Chicago

The ISSA VEO Conference—Visión, Empeño, Oportunidad—will debut in Chicago on Sept. 29 to 30 with a bilingual program built to turn representation into results. Designed...
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Property Insurance Claims

Navigating property insurance claims can be challenging,  especially without a clear understanding of the rules and procedures that govern the process. Contractors must have a...
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Price, Plan, and Perform

Pricing and project management are two of the most hotly debated topics in the restoration industry. They’re also the most treacherous. Price too low, and...
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Smile Power!

Research has shown that smiling impacts our own well-being and also has a contagious effect on those around us. A simple smile can be a...
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More Than Masking

Removing stubborn odors isn’t just about masking them. For cleaning and restoration professionals, it’s about identifying, isolating, and eliminating the source. Whether it’s pet urine...
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Practical Uses of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for those in the cleaning and restoration industry. AI has something to offer, whether you’re managing...
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What Does ‘Clean’ Mean To You?

When most people think about cleanliness, they picture a tidy space that looks and smells fresh. But for professionals in the cleaning and restoration industry,...
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The Restoration Report: RIA’s Vision for Growth, Ethics, and Unity

In a landmark conversation, three key leaders of the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) laid out with clarity, conviction, and a call to action the outlook...

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