I started ABR Cleaning Services in 2014, where I envisioned a service geared towards residential landlords. I enjoyed returning rental homes to their former glory and being a landlord myself; I knew my peers’ expectations. In 2017 an opportunity to clean an industrial facility five days a week was presented to me, and this is where I discovered I could make a lasting impact. Once I took the contract over, I got compliments from many employees, but one I can still vividly remember today. He told me my cleaning made him feel more focused on his work and less on his environment. From then on, I realized the true impact I could have on businesses and sought more commercial cleaning accounts. As my business grew, I was required to hire more cleaners, and I soon developed a deep appreciation for working in teams. Not only did sharing the responsibility make the work more manageable, but we achieved the common goal in a more effective manner. The different perspectives of my fellow team members provided me with new ideas that I didn’t previously consider. I am excited to expand my impact and give the deserving people in my community an employment opportunity.