From Dragon’s Den Rejection to £25M Cleaning Empire: Dominic Ponniah’s Incredible Journey

Field Service Stories

In this episode of Field Service Stories, we sit down with Dominic Ponniah, co-founder and CEO of Cleanology, as he shares his remarkable journey from rejection on Dragon’s Den to building a £25 million turnover cleaning empire. Dominic's resilience, innovation, and commitment to ethical business practices have helped him transform Cleanology into a sustainable industry leader.

Tune in to discover:

• How Dominic overcame early challenges and turned rejection into success
• The growth of Cleanology across 25 UK cities
• Why paying a Living Wage is both ethical and a smart business move
• The role of sustainability and innovation, including robotics and big data, in reshaping the cleaning industry
• The impact of COVID-19 on the sector and how Cleanology came out stronger
• Thoughts on UK employment law changes and their potential impact on business
• The importance of diversity in leadership and its benefits to Cleanology

Dominic also discusses Cleanology’s support for The Hygiene Bank charity and invites you to get involved in their upcoming fundraising efforts.

Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, sustainable business practices, or the future of the cleaning industry, this episode provides a wealth of insights and inspiration.