We had the good fortune of connecting with Ashley Matuska and we’ve shared our conversation below.Hi Ashley, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?My team. It starts with the people we invite to join us on this journey. We provide a very personal service cleaning people’s homes and we don’t take that honor lightly. You can basically train any hardworking individual to clean, but it takes a special person to vibe with the culture we have built and consistently take pride in what we do.
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Always be learning. My business has blossomed into something I didn’t imagine when I first started it, eight years ago. Entrepreneurship is always evolving, and learning new skills is crucial for success. I read as many business books and take online courses as often as I can to stay sharp and improve my communication, leadership, and relationship skills.
I found out early on that I did not need to re-invent the wheel and many other business owners are more than willing to share their advice and resources. Do your due diligence online(Facebook & Indeed) and within your community business network. Find others in the same field and reach out. In most cases, your worst-case scenario is that they will refuse to assist you, but I’ll bet most businesses would be kind enough to answer your call.
Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I would start by walking them down the street to grab a coffee and pastry from Amethyst Coffee. It is a woman-owned coffee shop that does not accept tips and pays its team members $50k annual salary. With how diverse Colorado is in all the things we can do year-round I like to invite my out-of-town guests to think outside of their comfort zone and try something they would not normally do. The following is a list of places and adventures my boys and I frequent regularly:
- Ride Bikes Downtown
- Walk around Rhino Art District to see all the murals
- Attend a Free Concert in the lawn at Levitt Pavillion
- Attend a Concert OR Movie Night at Red Rocks
- Hike (Golden, RMNP, Red Rocks, Evergreen, Breckenridge, just to name a few)
- Rent Scooters and zip around Downtown
- Hop on a raft, tube, or SUP at Rancho in the Colorado River
- Ski/Snowboard at Loveland (we love the local spots)
- Grab a beer at Hops & Pie or Falling Rock Tap House
- Take a Yoga Class at Ohana on Tennyson
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My boys, Ryan and Alvie, have been so supportive of me from day one. Being a small business owner is no doubt hard work but having a supportive family to encourage you along the way makes it a little bit easier. Derwydd, my Office Manager was the first person I ever hired. He started as a Cleaning Technician and worked his way up to Office Manager. He has seen this business change and struggle through growth and a pandemic. I so appreciate his kindness, support, and patience through it all. I also owe much of my success to the global community of other cleaning business owners. I met most through social media groups and conferences. They are the most supportive group of folks I know. We share techniques, resources, successes, and failures. I would not be where I am today without their support and generosity.
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Link to original article: https://shoutoutcolorado.com/meet-ashley-matuska-chief-happiness-officer-owner/
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I was extremely pleased with Ashley’s team and they left my house extra-sparkling, making me look good for my in-laws’ visit. All traces of puppy fur and hard-to-remove gunk removed, and the house smelled clean, like lavender (not harsh chemicals). This is thorough, professional, fairly priced, and courteous service. All the stars!”
“We are very pleased with the service we received with Dashing Maids. Their communication and customer service is superb! Ashley is professional and has great attention to detail. She took the time to take notes on all the areas in our house that I wanted to have cleaned during our first walk through, which I really appreciated. In the past, I’ve done walk throughs with other cleaning companies, explained what I wanted cleaned, they nod “yes” and then didn’t follow through. When Dashing Maids came to clean on our scheduled date, they were very efficient. Everything looked great when they were finished and I’m looking forward to having Dashing Maids return on a regular basis.”
“I have never had a cleaning service, but considered it often. Dashing Maids put a flyer on my door which intrigued me enough to call them. I was impressed with their initiative and enthusiasm that I hired them after our initial meeting. Now every other week I get to come home to a wonderfully clean house with their charming additions that make me smile. I’m not sure they are trying to turn my “black thumb” into a greenish one, but I haven’t killed the lucky bamboo they left as a surprise yet. I’d fully endorse them as a cleaning, Dashing Maids service.”
“It’s so nice to come home to a sparkling clean house! I’ve worked with other cleaning companies in the past and Dashing Maids always provides a more thorough clean than I’ve found with other companies for a very reasonable price. Plus, they’re great with my dog and don’t mind that he’s at home when they come to clean. I highly recommend Dashing Maids!”
“There is no one that cleans our house as well as Katie does! She is meticulous and genuinely loves to clean, and it absolutely shows. We love it when it is our cleaning day. I could not be happier with the services provided by her and the Dashing Maids company. They are responsive, timely, and have overall been a pleasure to work with. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable cleaning company.”
“I have been using Dashing Maids for several years now, and appreciate the communication and consistency with which our home is cleaned. The cleaner that always treats our home as if it were hers is Katie. Thanks Katie for your hard work!”
“Hannah G was great! She even left a nice note on my countertop that said, “Have a great weekend!” I love personal touches like that.”
“Thank you Talon! It was great to walk into my office today to have it sparkly clean and ready for a week of patients!”
"We have been dashing maids customers for a couple of years now and the service is always impeccable. Most recently our cleaning team has included Katie and Hannah, and I always get excited when I see them arrive. I know my house will be clean and I’ll get the pleasure of their company while they clean it. They do a great job and give me such peace of mind!”
“Ashley and her crew are the best house cleaning service I have ever employed. So friendly and so fast, yet so thorough. My house feels and smells so clean, and that freshness lasts. Would highly recommend to all my friends."
We've been fortunate to have Dashing Maids clean our home for the past several years. Ashley and her entire team have been great to work with. We'd recommend them without reservation. Most recently, Tori and Carol cleaned our home with detail and care.
We really appreciate our cleaner,
Lily! She does more than just a quick “once over”. She recently found a class ring that had been missing for ages- thank you for a job well done! Dashing Maids delivers thoroughgoing service every time
Such a positive experience the whole time they were in my home. And the results are amazing. Very happy with the service and the staff. I knew what to expect but the outcomes exceeded my expectations. Lily, Mikayla and Alicia did so great!
We really appreciate our cleaner,
Lily! She does more than just a quick “once over”. She recently found a class ring that had been missing for ages- thank you for a job well done! Dashing Maids delivers thoroughgoing service every time
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