Alsco Uniforms: The It Pays to Keep Clean Podcast

In this episode, Jim goes back on the road to visit our new locations from the Churchill and MacIntosh acquisitions. He shares how he got to meet the new teams, celebrate their rebranding efforts, and discuss new market opportunities in Allentown, Stratford, and Brockton.

In this episode of the “It Pays To Keep Clean” podcast, we hear from the Large Projects Team in our first-ever group interview! The crew defines what constitutes a large project, discusses how to integrate the regional engineers and S&P specialists in their projects, and shares how they manage uncertainty.

Against the beautiful backdrop of Canada Place in downtown Vancouver, honorary Canucks Jim and Dana chat about the Management Training Program at Alsco Uniforms, its evolution in our history, and the Topper Linen acquisition.

Before a much-needed travel break in May, Jim heads out to the Midwest for a four-part visit full of growth progress, strong 5S, and sharp-dressed RSRs! We also hear about his bonus trips to our two new locations in Brockton and Allentown, where he met some wonderful new additions to the Alsco Uniforms team.

In this episode, join Jim as he embarks on one of his biggest travel months yet, featuring dinners in the Dominican Republic, capacity opportunities in the Creole State, large customers in the Lone Star State, and seasonal business in the Sunshine State.

In this episode, Dana and Jim spotlight operations in the UK—from Alsco Uniforms acquisition of CLEAN, through a global pandemic, and into the present day. Jim also shares his career journey, showing that even after more than three decades, he’s still learning every day.

On Jim’s first branch visits of 2025, he celebrates the success of the new Renown healthcare account in Reno and Carson City, gets energized about growth with the team in Los Angeles, and escapes the chilly Utah weather in Phoenix.

In this episode, Eastern Division Director Tom Schrishuhn breaks down his division’s organic growth strategy and highlights the success of two recent acquisitions on the East Coast—all with a little help from those iconic Alsco Uniforms green trucks!

Home laundry mishaps won’t hold Tim Stuewer back! In this episode, Alsco Uniforms Director of Operations Support shows how his teams help Alsco Uniforms maintain its solid industry reputation by assisting the branches in serving their customers’ needs and keeping their employees safe.

Jean-Francois Gravel, Regional Manager for ALSCO Uniforms in Canada, brings a wealth of experience in sales and growth to the table. He discusses the vital role of trust and communication in building customer relationships, sharing insights from a successful spa business case. Gravel emphasizes the importance of effective onboarding and a growth-focused mindset, highlighting how collaboration can transform an organization's culture. The conversation also touches on navigating customer relations in the Canadian market and the strategic significance of structured programs for future growth.