Russ Kendzior is the founder and chairman of NFSI, and in this episode of Straight Talk! he discusses the testing methods and protocols the industry uses to see just how slippery and how potentially dangerous a floor may be. Surprisingly, he discloses that some want to put their head in the sand and not know how potentially dangerous their floors are, and some want to hide the data if it comes back negative.

David Kahle is a noted and in-demand keynote speaker, author, and expert business coach who concentrates his efforts on helping wholesale distribution companies to succeed. In this episode of Straight Talk!, he offers several solutions that can help any organization involved in sales, but especially those in distribution.

Daigle Cleaning Systems, based in Albany, NY, is an ISSA member company and takes advantage of ISSA programs, such as the Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certification. The company offers virtually every type of cleaning service, such as home maid services, post-construction cleaning, pressure washing, office cleaning, carpet cleaning, water damage restoration, and more. Derek Foster is the president and CEO, and in this ISSA Impact feature of Straight Talk!, he discusses what...

Are all cleaning products the same? Are they better than conventional cleaning products? And can you find "good" green cleaning products manufactured by "bad" companies? Stephen P. Ashkin is the founder of The Ashkin Group, and has strong feelings for the cleaning industry and especially when it comes to corporate responsibility. Whether it is specific products being used, the labor force tapped to create the products or use them in the service sector, Ashkin wants the green pathway to be...

Fleas are a nuisance, but they do more than itch. They can cause all types of issues beyond discomfort and can quickly invade and infest a home or even a commercial facility.   In this episode sponsored by ARCSI, a division of ISSA, urban and medical entomologist Jennifer Gordon shares her thoughts on what the cleaning industry and others need to know about the flea, what it eats, how it infests structures, what it means for public health, and what can be done to eradicate a flea infestation.  

Mike Atkins is the assistant vice president of facility management services with SOAR365. The facility services company, an ISSA member organization, partners with families and creates life-fulfilling opportunities for individuals with disabilities, tapping into a labor pool willing to work... and work hard. In this ISSA Impact interview, learn how SOAR365 has evolved and found success, and has tapped into the resources offered by ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association.

Mosquitoes are a pest that can be both an irritant but also a source of disease. There are many details and misunderstandings about this type of insect.   In this episode of Straight Talk!, urban and medical entomologist Jennifer Gordon digs into the details about the mosquito, how it lives, what it eats, how it affects people, and more.

Russ Kendzior is the chairman and founder of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) and is called to be an expert witness for legal issues, for both plaintiffs and defendants. In this episode of Straight Talk!, he outlines what those involved in litigation should know and offers three solid tips that building service contractors can embrace to stay out of the courtroom.

Clean Advocacy Summit, part of National Cleaning Week, was a success, if you ask any who were involved with the event. In this episode of Straight Talk!, John Nothdurft, the director of government affairs with ISSA, explains how advocacy efforts brought some 60 ISSA members to the political battlefield known as Washington, D.C., and how took advantage of networking and presenting ideas and thoughts to lawmakers, politicians, business leaders, and more.

As a disaster restoration contractor, you need tools to get the job done quick, efficiently, and profitably. Some may not be keeping up with available technologies in restoration. Some are. And the ones who are keeping up are winning in a competitive marketplace. In this episode of Straight Talk!, industry veteran Josh Bachman, a business development advisor with Violand Management Associates, shares some thoughts on what all restoration business leaders need to do.

A new version of the omicron variant is starting to get the attention of scientists, health professionals, and the cleaning industry. Known as "BA.2" or the "stealth" strain, there are concerns about this genetic mutation and how it may become a health issue especially with certain demographics. In this episode of GBACtv's BioTalk, hear from Patty Olinger,  GBAC executive director, and John Cordier, CEO and co-founder of Epistemix, on what you need to know right now as information emerges on...

Mike Sawchuk is a business coach and uses his expertise to help business owners and facility managers in the cleaning industry to succeed. This special edition of Straight Talk! is in partnership with his article "Effectively Tackling Workforce Challenges" in the March/April 2022 issue of ISSA Today, which is to be published the third week of March. 

Anyone who works with floor maintenance and cleaning wants the absolute best appearance, and for some floors, that’s to create what we call “the wet look” or shiny finish. When you achieve that, you are pretty pleased and proud of yourself or your crew. Besides the appearance, there’s more to consider. Russ Kendzior, chairman and founder of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), explains real-world scenarios that highlight the litigation that can emerge from a simple spill.

In this episode of BioTalk, a GBACtv production, learn how the cleaning industry can respond to an increased risk of indoor air contamination and how building sciences is identifying critical issues and addressing them. John Cordier, Epistemix CEO, and University of Colorado's College of Engineering’s Mark Hernandez share thought-provoking solutions for improving indoor air quality while addressing cleaning and contamination issues.

Steve Ashkin is the founder of The Ashkin Group and the father of green cleaning. One day he cherishes in his mission is Earth Day, held every April 22. Earth Day is a way for everyone to celebrate protecting the environment. In this episode of Straight Talk!, Ashkin discusses what the cleaning industry can do to showcase what industry professionals are doing for their facilities to reduce environmental impacts and protect health.

Russ Kendzior is the founder and chairman of the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) and knows there are no winners in litigation that is estimated at approximately $150 billion annually.  In this episode of Straight Talk!, Kendzior describes the state of the industry regarding floor safety, slips, trips, and falls, and how both ISSA and NFSI can team up to bring awareness of important issues.

Dr. Gavin Magregor-Skinner, a senior director with GBAC, a division of ISSA, has been following emerging studies that impact what we know about infectious diseases and transmission of them, and how we can best protect ourselves. In this GBAC industry alert, he describes three studies and concentrates on breaking news regarding the Javits Center, a GBAC STAR accredited facility. 

Joe Lepore is the founder and chairman and Domenico Lepore is the general manager of LCS Facility Group, serving clients across the United States. They have grown their company into a success story by tapping into and utilizing the benefits of ISSA. This is the story of their journey and how they are worthy of imitation.