Client Satisfaction Starts with People-First: AK Building Services CEO & Co-Owner Shari Cedar was recently featured in CleanLink, sharing how a people-first culture drives exceptional client satisfaction in commercial janitorial services. In her contributed piece, Shari makes the case that the strongest client-first organizations are built on a people-first foundation. Frontline associates, she notes, are
Different flooring surfaces demand different care, and getting the approach wrong can be costly. Cleaning & Maintenance Management hosted a valuable commercial cleaning industry webinar, “Floor Care Basics and Beyond: Maintaining Natural and Manufactured Flooring,” featuring AK Building Services Vice President of Operations Jesse Cash as part of its expert panel. Moderated by CMM Managing
In commercial cleaning, any provider can promise a clean building, but the companies that stand out are the ones that treat a client’s space as if it were their own. Shari Cedar, CEO and Co-Owner of AK Building Services, explores this distinction in her recently authored CleanLink article, “Beyond the Contract: Building True Partnerships.” Drawing
Wood floors bring warmth, character, and timeless appeal to any space, but in high-traffic commercial environments, keeping them looking their best requires more than the occasional polish. AK Building Services Vice President of Operations Jesse Cash and CEO & Co-Owner Shari Cedar were recently interviewed for Cleaning & Maintenance Management to share their expertise on
What does television production have in common with running a commercial cleaning company? More than you might think. AK Building Services CEO and Co-Owner Shari Cedar was recently featured on the Inspire Greatness Podcast, where she shared the lessons learned along her unconventional career path and offered practical advice on building strong, resilient teams. In
Every business owner wants to grow, but growth without strategy can stretch a team thin, compromise service quality, and ultimately stall the very momentum it was meant to build. In this column for CleanLink, Shari Cedar, CEO and Co-Owner of AK Building Services, reflects on the importance of growing at the right pace, both for
AK Building Services CEO and Co-owner Shari Cedar was recently featured in a CleanLink Minute article, sharing her perspective on navigating the growing landscape of digital tools in the commercial cleaning industry. In the feature, Shari outlines a practical approach to building a tech stack that actually works — prioritizing tools that integrate smoothly into
Mops are an integral part of any cleaning toolkit, but not all mops are created equal. Choosing the right one can make the difference between floors that simply look clean and floors that truly are clean. In this feature for CNN Underscored, leading cleaning experts — including Shari Cedar, CEO of AK Building Services —
What happens when the career you built no longer aligns with who you’re becoming? AK Building Services CEO and Co-owner Shari Cedar answers that question in a recent episode of The Self Trust Solution Podcast with host Dawn Ledet. Shari shares her journey from executive television production to co-owning and leading one of Florida’s top
AK Building Services CEO and Co-owner, Shari Cedar, recently authored a featured column for CleanLink titled “How SOPs Elevate Business Performance.” In the article, Shari explains how clear, well-documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) help commercial cleaning teams deliver consistent quality, improve efficiency, reduce risk, and build lasting trust with clients – principles that are central
