Cleaning and Cocktails

šŸŽ™ļøāœØ In this powerful episode of Cleaning & Cocktails, we sit down with industry veteran, global entrepreneur — John Ezzo!

šŸš€ 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, he’s launching a bold second chapter—bringing together world-class expertise, strategy, and execution to reshape commercial real estate management.

šŸ’¼ 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 again—by helping owners increase asset value through smarter operations, integrated delivery, and high-level strategic oversight.

šŸ’Ŗ 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 business—and now he’s leveraging that experience to build something even bigger.

šŸ”„ In this episode, John breaks down why he came out of retirement, what he sees broken in today’s property management model, and how his ā€œdesign-build-manageā€ approach is changing the game.
šŸ’” What you’ll learn in this episode:•
 Why John chose a ā€œsecond 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

šŸŽÆ 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.

šŸŒŽ With operations spanning Detroit, Tampa, and globally, John continues to prove that experience—when paired with vision—can redefine an entire industry.
Connect with John:
šŸ”— LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/johnezzo-0243687🌐 Website – www.globalfacilityadvisors.com

šŸš€ 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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Creators and Guests

Host
Ricardo Regalado

What is Cleaning and Cocktails?

Welcome to Cleaning & Cocktails! I’m 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:
ā€œWe are building a **StrongerTogether Community**.ā€