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What does it take to manage over 38 locations spanning the West Coast, deliver a premium experience to thousands of guests, and train a team that’s built for success? Christopher Bulosan, Regional Facilities Manager at Topgolf, shares his incredible behind-the-scenes perspective. From early mornings tackling facility challenges across time zones to fostering a 5-star, customer-centric culture, discover the blend of technical expertise, leadership, and people-first values driving Topgolf’s growth.  

Listen as Chris dives into how he balances cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and human connection, all while staying hands-on and building leaders of tomorrow. He also reveals the inspiration behind his passion for mentoring staff, the impact of hiring people with special needs, and the story of one unforgettable gift that embodies his career's purpose.  

Whether you're a facilities manager, a leader, or just fascinated by what makes Topgolf tick, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!  

Today we chat with David Swindle, Associate Director of Consulting at ISSA, the International Sanitary Supply Association.  
 
David shares his expertise on CIMS (Cleaning Industry Management Standard), explaining its origins, benefits, and how it has transformed the cleaning industry over the last two decades.  
 
Whether you're in facilities management or part of an in-house cleaning organization, this episode is packed with practical advice on improving processes, maintaining quality, and meeting industry standards. 

From the impartiality of CIMS certification to insights on what sets it apart from other certifications, David also dives into a step-by-step look at the certification process and what businesses need to know to get started.  
 
Tune in to learn how CIMS can help you elevate quality assurance and stay ahead in the cleaning industry! 

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Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we took a deep dive into the fascinating world of biophilic design with expert Paige Tisdale. Paige, a biophilic designer and educator, shares her profound knowledge on how plants can boost mental energy and overall wellness. From the history of her family business, Dennis' 7 D's, to exploring the integration of plant life within urban landscapes, this episode is packed with green insights. Paige discusses how plants are integral to not just physical spaces, but our mental and emotional well-being. Plus, get tips on how to incorporate plant life into your living and workspaces in innovative ways.

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In this episode, we have special guest Lauren Click from Let's Go Compost, who will be sharing her passion for sustainability and composting and how it ties into our daily lives. She’s on a mission to help educate schools and professionals about composting and the benefits it provides. As a bonus, a compost plan can help you meet some of your ESG goals! 

Breakdown of Topics
Lauren’s story  
For the Love of Worms 
Helping the Community 
Food waste and greenhouse gases 
ESG 
Starting a Composting Program 
Partnering with Your City 

Learn more about Let’s Go Compost at https://www.letsgocompost.org/ Find out more about Lauren at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenclick/ 
 
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Taylor Moody from Lysol joins us to discuss the impact of the work-from-home movement on commercial buildings and the cleaning industry. We explore the challenges faced by commercial buildings with reduced occupancy and the economic effects on property managers and urban environments. The conversation emphasizes the need for adaptive cleaning strategies to meet the changing demands of hybrid workplaces. It highlights the importance of clean buildings for mental wellness and the role of effective cleaning products in cost control. We also touch on the significance of standard operating procedures and inspection systems in maintaining cleanliness standards. We round it out with a discussion on the future of working from home and the potential benefits and challenges it presents.

We sat down with Gyan Awuku-Sao, a Facility Manager currently living in Ghana, Africa, working for Luxembourg-based Majorel. This company builds and delivers end-to-end customer experience solutions for leading brands. Gyan has the global background to explain why and how sustainability in FM is paramount for everyone to understand, wherever they live and whatever they do.

Gyan talks about how we can help people pay attention to the changing environment and, most importantly, change their behavior. The little changes we can make will impact things like climate change. If you’re feeling like there is nothing anyone can do to help the Earth from pollution or negative human impacts, Gyan will give you a reason to believe that you, yes you, can help.

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How does someone even get into facilities management as a career? You never hear a kid say, “I want to be a facilities manager when I grow up?!” Why is that, and how can we encourage more people to enter the field? Traditionally known as a career that you “fall into” by luck or by being in the right place at the right time, facilities management has evolved into a lucrative and rewarding career that now features formal education with accredited degrees from major colleges and universities.

Dean Stanberry, Dean Stanberry, Chairman, IFMA Global Board of Directors, has a storied career starting in IT and tech when his company needed someone to oversee facilities that housed intellectual property. As IFMA’s newest Chairman, he aims to spread FM education as far as he can to a new generation of career seekers.

Dean chats with us about the many options that facilities management offers. He also talks about IFMA and the advantages membership brings. Dean explains what digital transformation means to FM and the real estate community and how to get the digital skills current professionals may not upskill themselves. Cyber security is a big area, as is AI. Dean explains how to learn what separates the hype from the reality. We also discuss the work-from-home trend and where knowledge workers will ultimately decide to work.

Timestamp Breakdown of Topics

2:34 – IFMA and its goals

4:00 – FM as the accidental profession

9:00 – Degree programs, certifications, and getting into FM; jobs and functions in FM

14:30 – Trends in the industry, including digital transformation

20:49 – Hybrid and flex working and the impact on buildings 

Lean more about IFMA at www.ifma.org Find out more about Dean at https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanstanberry/ 

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AI and Technology has recently been elevated by lofty national headlines. However, the shift in technology hasn’t been an overnight change. Facility Managers everywhere are leading the charge into the future of Digital Twins – a digital replica of the physical world we oversee. Our guest, Peter Costanzo, has been just one participant in the digital change happening all around us. Listen as he provides insights for where we are going and how far we’ve come in managing our buildings from a digital and data focused perspective.

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Peter Constanzo (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterjcostanzo/

ROI Consulting (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/r.o.i.-consulting-group/

IFMA (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifma/

IFMA Digital Twin Survey (closes 7/10/23): https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/2kCNkg

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Facility managers have the opportunity to bring people together in beneficial ways. Listen as we chat with Aykean Matthews, Facility Director, International School, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago about why community is important and how you can build your own community regardless of where you work.

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Trista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristasobeck/

Find more episodes of The Clean Slate at: https://www.openworksweb.com/podcast

To be a guest on the podcast or submit general business inquiries: Trista.sobeck@openworksweb.com

Every facility must practice some type of maintenance. And, more than likely, has a maintenance schedule. But, are you just checking a box or following a thorough framework? If you find yourself continually replacing items because “it’s time” or experiencing failure after failure, even after a maintenance check, it’s time to rethink your maintenance strategy. Listen as we chat with Erik Hupjé, owner of Road to Reliability, to discuss finding solutions to make your maintenance program more efficient and effective. Learn more about the importance of planning, scheduling, training, and establishing a solid preventative maintenance program.

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Website: https://roadtoreliability.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikhupje/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadtoreliability 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReliabilityAcademy 

Email: erik@r2reliability.com 

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Trista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristasobeck/

Find more episodes of The Clean Slate at: https://www.openworksweb.com/podcast

To be a guest on the podcast or submit general business inquiries: Trista.sobeck@openworksweb.com