Meet Cory Clarke

Today we’re excited to be connecting with Cory Clarke again. If you haven’t already, we suggest you check out our prior conversation with them here.

Cory, always such a pleasure connecting with you and thank you for sharing your stories, insights and inspiring messages with our community. We’re looking forward to getting the download and what you have been up to since our last interview, but first can you briefly introduce yourself to folks who might have missed the prior conversation.
Hi, I started out working for a commercial kitchen hood cleaning company. I saved money and procured a loan and eventually bought the hood cleaning company from the owner, who was looking to retire. I grew the business over the next 15 years and expected to keep growing the business as a commercial hood cleaner.

I noticed many clients asking for commercial kitchen hood filter cleaning. After much thought, I added a partner and started providing this new service. We have grown this new wing of the business at a fast rate, and it is now bigger than the hood cleaning side of the business. Life brings opportunities, and if you are ready and willing, you can turn those opportunities into success.

Great, so let’s jump into an update on what you have been up to since we last spoke. What can you share with us?
Hi, I started out working for a commercial kitchen hood cleaning company. I saved money and procured a loan and eventually bought the hood cleaning company from the owner, who was looking to retire. I grew the business over the next 15 years and expected to keep growing the business as a commercial hood cleaner.

I noticed many clients asking for commercial kitchen hood filter cleaning. After much thought, I added a partner and started providing this new service. We have grown this new wing of the business at a fast rate, and it is now bigger than the hood cleaning side of the business. Life brings opportunities, and if you are ready and willing, you can turn those opportunities into success.

Alright, so let’s do something a bit more fast-paced and lighthearted. We call this our lightning round and we’ll ask you a few quick questions.

Favorite Movie: Braveheart

Favorite Book: Animal Farm

Favorite TV Show: Office

Favorite Band or Artist: Muse

Sweet or Savory: Savory

Mountains or Beach: Beach

Favorite Sport (to watch): Football

Favorite Sport (to play): Pickleball

Did you play sports growing up (if so which ones): Yes, Soccer, Track, Flag Football, Golf

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up: NFL football player

French Fries or Onion Rings: Onion Rings

Favorite Cartoon growing up: Bugs Bunny

When you look back on your life, what are three things you expect to be proud of?
Starting and owning a successful business
My family
My friends

Website: https://hoodandfiltercleaning.com/

Image Credits
Rodrigo Ortiz
Shawn Weebe