šļøāØ In this powerful episode of Cleaning & Cocktails, we sit down with industry veteran, global entrepreneur ā John Ezzo!
š After decades of building and scaling facility service companies across the U.S., Middle East, and Latin America, John is back in the game. Coming out of retirement, heās launching a bold second chapterābringing together world-class expertise, strategy, and execution to reshape commercial real estate management.
š¼ As the Founder of Global Facility Advisors and Co-Founder of Rewold & Ezzo Property Management, John is on a mission to make commercial real estate great againāby helping owners increase asset value through smarter operations, integrated delivery, and high-level strategic oversight.
šŖ From founding and growing New Image Building Services over 30+ years, to managing iconic properties like Hamad International Airport and Etihad Towers, John has seen every side of the businessāand now heās leveraging that experience to build something even bigger.
š„ In this episode, John breaks down why he came out of retirement, what he sees broken in todayās property management model, and how his ādesign-build-manageā approach is changing the game.
š” What youāll learn in this episode:ā¢
Why John chose a āsecond actā instead of staying retired⢠The future of commercial real estate and property management⢠How fractional facility leadership is unlocking growth⢠The power of integrating construction, operations, and long-term management⢠Lessons from building global companies across multiple decades
šÆ Whether you're a real estate owner, operator, or entrepreneur looking to scale, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom and forward-thinking strategies.
š With operations spanning Detroit, Tampa, and globally, John continues to prove that experienceāwhen paired with visionācan redefine an entire industry.
Connect with John:
š LinkedIn ā www.linkedin.com/in/johnezzo-0243687š Website ā www.globalfacilityadvisors.com
š Stay tuned for more stories of leadership, resilience, and growth from the frontlines of the commercial cleaning and facility services world.
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What is Cleaning and Cocktails?
Welcome to Cleaning & Cocktails! Iām your host, Ricky Regalado CVO of Rozalado Services, Founder & CEO of Route.
In this show, we highlight the cleaning industry by sharing valuable stories, practical tips, and expert insights from cleaning business owners and professionals. Our mission is to elevate the cleaning sector and act as a guiding light for everyone involved.
So go ahead and grab your favorite Cocktail or Mocktail and enjoy the show as we dive into discussions that talk about the challenges and successes we all face. Our goal is to unite the community under a shared mission:
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