Branden-Lee Butler moved around a lot as a kid, living in over ten homes in his hometown of Harrisburg. He attended a Title I school under the No Child Left Behind initiative, which did not help him succeed later in life as intended but motivated him to teach himself various subjects and three languages. As he got older, he used these experiences and skills to network and connect with people.
Beginning his career with a diverse assortment of jobs, Branden-Lee started work at Hershey Park and Chuck E. Cheese. He later worked for the state of Pennsylvania and the Department of Defense, gaining experience in both blue-collar and corporate environments.
After the birth of his first child, he faced considerable professional setbacks that escalated into financial distress. He lost his job, had his car repossessed, and experienced homelessness. When times were hard, he slept on the couches of family and friends. At one point, he was donating plasma just to make ends meet. It was a tough period that ultimately motivated him to work harder for what he has today. By embracing optimism, resilience, and sharing his story, he hopes to inspire others to cultivate hope and chase their dreams.
B Clean Professionals, Branden-Lee’s cleaning and sanitation business, began as a hobby. Having started the company at the age of 21, he found it satisfying to watch things transform from dirty to clean. His interest continued and he began watching YouTube videos about professional cleaning. Continuing to push himself and nurture his curiosity, he bought cleaning equipment on Craigslist, a purchase that sparked the beginning of his business.
B Clean Professionals won the 2024 business rate for best janitorial services in the Harrisburg area. Using the model that you get what you pay for, B Clean Professionals offers top notch service with effective solutions and products that Branden-Lee now creates himself.
Incorporating a sense of quality into his cleaning business, Branden-Lee formulates high-quality products that last. Employees wears uniforms, have a history of excellent customer service and etiquette, and work as a united force to provide quality service. A firm believer in karma, Branden-Lee believes that if you put out good energy, you will receive it back. To Branden-Lee, his business is not just a business; it’s a movement.
The COVID pandemic affected his business, but ultimately helped it to grow. Having received a call requesting sanitation for COVID, Branden-Lee was hesitant, but ultimately believed in his ability to learn the skills necessary to do the job.
Calling on the same entrepreneurial spirit that started his business, Branden-Lee hopped online and took courses on how to properly sanitize surfaces. After gaining the necessary certifications, B Clean Professionals was able to transition into a commercial cleaning business.
As a single father to three beautiful young kids, there are a multitude of challenges in trying to manage a profession and personal life. Branden-Lee believes that being with his kids and his family is very important and says work-life balance is the secret to having it all.
Each day, he shuts down business completely and turns off his laptop at 5pm sharp. Being the businessman he is, he makes sure to have proper management and staff in place to take calls while he’s with his family. According to Branden-Lee, making money, doing well and providing service to people in need of cleaning is great and has its rewards, but there’s nothing better than spending quality time with your family and putting business to the side.
Like many working parents, one of the ongoing challenges he faces in his efforts for work-life balance is finding reliable childcare. To achieve that balance, he’s doing what he always does, finding a solution. Branden-Lee’s new goal is to open a school to teach youth quality trades and encourage a connection with nature.
Branden-Lee has fond memories of playing outside all day as a kid, with games like tag, manhunt, and red light-green light being the highlights. Through his up-and-coming school, he strives to help youth get back to “how things used to be” with outside play and good quality of work. The school will also incorporate farming and horseback riding. Branden-Lee believes that success starts with how you are raised and that instilling children with life skills and good values is a fantastic start.
The mission of his school is to empower young learners with essential agricultural knowledge, horsemanship skills, and practical infrastructure expertise. Branden-Lee believes in getting back to the basics, fostering a deep connection to the land, animals, and sustainable practices. Through hands-on experiences, his school will aim to cultivate responsible stewards of the environment, equipping them with the ability to grow crops, care for animals, ride horses, and enhance infrastructure. The school’s main commitment is to inspire curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong love for learning among the next generation.
To learn more about Branden-Lee’s story, keep an eye out for upcoming book, Schiz and Wits. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the award-winning services of B Clean Professionals, he encourages you to get in contact through his website. Get involved or donate to his up-and-coming school.
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