45: Faith Tate: Why Setting Expectations Drives Cleaning Business Success artwork
True Grime Stories

45: Faith Tate: Why Setting Expectations Drives Cleaning Business Success

  • S1E45
  • 32:43
  • September 2nd 2025

“Holding those policies and that standard for everyone is really the kindest thing that I can do.” - Faith Tate

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Episode Summary: In this episode of True Grime Stories, I sit down with Faith Tate, owner of Clean Slate by Faith, to talk about the power of setting clear expectations in business. As a busy entrepreneur and mom of five, Faith knows the challenges of balancing it all while building a thriving cleaning business. She opens up about the importance of accountability, how failure can be turned into valuable lessons, and why creating a culture of clarity makes all the difference. Her story is a reminder that growth doesn’t come from avoiding mistakes but from learning and leading with intention.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

  • The importance of setting clear expectations with your team and clients
  • How accountability creates stronger results in business
  • Turning failures into lessons that drive growth
  • Why clarity in leadership builds trust and consistency
  • The mindset shifts needed to grow through challenges
  • Faith’s journey balancing business, family, and community impact

Guest’s Information: 

  • Learn more about Clean Slate by Faith at: https://cleanslatebyfaith.com/
  • CBF (Cleaning Business Fundamentals) – A business coaching program that helped understand what was missing and how to build systems that actually work.

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