• 10/13/26

From $50 Cleanings to a Citywide Business | Rodney McGilvery

Rodney McGilvery · Dream Clean

How do small jobs become a citywide business?

About This Conversation

Rodney McGilvery tells how he built Dream Clean from small jobs into a commercial cleaning business serving South Florida.

Rodney reflects on his Mississippi upbringing, building client relationships, and growing a service business.

From the City Built Archive. This conversation originated with STRIVE305 and was selected for its continuing relevance to the City Built story. Originally recorded May 19, 2025. Details about organizations, services, events, and figures reflect the time of recording and may have changed.

In This Conversation

  • A Mississippi upbringing

  • Starting with small cleaning jobs

  • Building client relationships

  • Growing a commercial service business in South Florida

About the Guest

Rodney McGilvery is the founder of Dream Clean, a commercial cleaning business serving South Florida.

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