2026 BioClean Operators Conference: Record-Breaking Results
The dust has settled on our 2026 Conference in Minnesota, and the energy remains at an all-time high. It was a week defined by strategic breakthroughs, high level business education, and the undeniable power of our BioClean Operator Network.
From the high-stakes “Olympics” to the deep-dive strategy sessions, here is a look back at the highlights that are driving our momentum into the rest of the year.
Highlights & Milestones
- The VIP Open House: We kicked things off at the new facility with a night of networking. The camaraderie was immediate, seeing BioClean Operators from across the country sharing insights about equipment setups was the perfect tone for the conference.
- The BioClean Olympics: A massive success! Congratulations to the medalists who demonstrated elite efficiency and precision.
- – 125 Hose Roll Up
- – Pressure Line Ring Toss
- – Belt Twist
- The BioClean Operator Awards: The evening at The Ball Park reached its peak during our inaugural awards ceremony. It was an honor to recognize our Operators for pushing the boundaries of excellence in our industry:
- Developing Culture Award: Recognizing the commitment to building teams that are as strong as the systems they operate. T&T Mobile Wash, Tyler
- Best Google Listing: Awarded for digital excellence and maintaining a dominant local presence. Ace Mobile Wash, Brian
- Highest % Increase from 2025: Celebrating the incredible year-over-year growth that shows what is possible with the right plan. Bri-Clean Mobile Wash
- Operator of the Year: Our highest honor, given to the operator who exemplifies the leadership and technical standards of the BioClean brand to increase their business and company standards. Northern Lightning Wash, Nate
The Legacy Award: Our most prestigious recognition of the night, presented to a long-time user and tireless advocate of the BioClean system. This award honors a commitment that spans years, acknowledging someone who has not only mastered the system but has helped pave the way for others in the network. Mobile Clean Truck Wash, Kenny
Key Takeaways for Your Business
| Session | Core Point |
|---|---|
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3-Way War Plan |
Finalizing the Business Plan Project to, defend to the teeth, stay at a 5% annual increase and attack the world with 50 million a year revenue |
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Cracking the Collaboration Code |
Nan Gesche’s session on how we show up and create 40sec of transformation. |
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The Value of an Apple |
Sean Miller’s breakdown of small, incremental gains that lead to massive annual returns. |
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The Value of Retention |
Diane Paterson and Barbra Olson’s masterclass on why keeping the right people is the ultimate competitive advantage. |
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Scale and Sellable |
Mike Huey helped us to see the reasons to and how to, Structure your own exit as the owner or it will be planned for you. |
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Buying and Selling |
Peter Brehm gave us a lesson on the importance of how the black box prints money and we must identify the red flags and change. |
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Emotional Intelligence |
Calvin Guyer helped us to look within ourselves. EQ=How do you react under pressure? Everyone out there is part of your sales team. |
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Turning Value Into, Yes |
Art Shore broke down how important it is to get our best customer from 99% in favor of us to 100%? |
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Strategic Visioning |
Dave Webb challenged the group to move from problem-solving to “Strategic Visioning,” Using the IROD method. Let’s run the bases! |
Exclusive VIP Shop
Tour & Kickoff
Start the week right. Join us at the new BioClean Systems shop for an inside look at our latest innovations.
- Monday, March 23rd | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- 9020 W 35W Service Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Networking, refreshments, and a first look at the facility.
Bioclean Conference: Two Days of High-Octane Growth
- National Sports Center | 1750 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN
What is your Superpower? Identifying your unique competitive advantage.
BioClean Olympics: Put your skills to the test in our signature operator competition.
Operator Networking: Connect with successful business owners from across the country.
Tuesday Night BioClean Event at The Ball Park
After a day of heavy lifting in the classroom, join us for an evening of fun and relaxation.
- Tuesday, March 24th | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- 10650 Baltimore Street NE, Blaine, MN
What Is BioClean Operators Conference?
This isn’t just another seminar. We’re diving deep into the mechanics of growth. Whether you are navigating a recession or looking to double your revenue, our 2026 session is designed to give you actionable solutions for business planning, leadership, and operational excellence.
KEY PILLARS
Business Planning: Strategies for Recession, Stable, and Double-growth phases.
Building Retention: Practical skill to land and retain valuable employees and customers.
Leadership: Build a team that runs the business for you.
Strategic Visioning: How technology gives us the skill communicate and problem solve.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Understand the valuation and exit strategies of an operator business.
Innovation: Implement new business solutions that save time and chemical costs.
Supported by Industry Leaders
2026 Featured Speakers
Diane Paterson
Director, Small Business Development Center Opus College of Business University Of St. Thomas
Diane provides expert guidance to emerging and established small businesses through the University of St. Thomas Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She leads workshops designed to help entrepreneurs attract customers, increase sales, and strengthen profitability.
As a professional business consultant, Diane brings extensive practical experience in marketing, finance, accounting, operations, and business planning. Like many of her colleagues, she has firsthand experience as a business owner and holds advanced academic credentials, equipping her to deliver strategic, results-driven advice tailored to each client’s goals.
Committed to continuous improvement, Diane remains dedicated to finding new ways to teach "The Value Of Retention". This dedication has helped her clients grow their operations and achieve lasting success.
Dr. Dave Webb
home Run Leadership
Dave is a strategic leader and problem-solver dedicated to helping small businesses grow and thrive. With a clear vision for sustainable success, he works with business owners to streamline operations, strengthen profitability, and position their companies for long-term growth.
Drawing on hands-on experience, Dave understands the challenges small businesses face—from managing day-to-day operations to overcoming unexpected obstacles and scaling effectively. He is known for developing practical, results-driven solutions that address immediate problems while supporting broader strategic goals.
Dave’s approach combines forward-thinking strategy with actionable execution, empowering small business owners to build stronger foundations, improve performance, and achieve lasting success.
Mike Huey
Scalable Sales Solutions, Founder
Mike Huey is a business strategist and speaker who helps founder-led companies build scalable systems. Drawing on 30 years in the Marine Corps and years of consulting experience, he helps B2B business owners create structure, improve sales processes, and grow their companies without chaos.
As the founder of Scalable Sales Solutions, Mike works with companies across the country to help owners step out of the sales seat, implement repeatable systems, and position their businesses for stronger growth and eventual exit.
Mike is also the author of Make Your Company Scalable and Saleable and regularly speaks at industry conferences, leadership retreats, and association events, sharing practical strategies that help business owners lead with clarity and build companies that can thrive without them.
Nan Gesche
Collaborate & Succeed
Nan Gesche is an energetic educator, and consultant who helps individuals and teams communicate and collaborate more effectively. With over 20 years of experience in communication, leadership, and organizational change, she equips organizations with practical tools to navigate tough conversations, strengthen collaboration, and achieve meaningful results. Her engaging approach blends research, real-world experience, and humor to challenge audiences to rethink how they communicate and lead.
Nan works with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and educational institutions to improve problem-solving, decision-making, and team dynamics. She is also currently a faculty member at the University of Minnesota and teaches at the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, where she contributes to leadership development and strategic planning programs.
She is also authoring a book expected later this year that focuses on empowering women to negotiate with confidence and advocate for what they truly deserve—both in the workplace and in everyday life.
Sean Miller,
Managing Partner @ Congenius | Connecting + Genius | Tech, Branding & Beyond
Sean is a dynamic business leader with experience across large-scale operations, startups, and growing companies. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives in leadership, sales, marketing, technology, consulting, and product development within the Property & Casualty Insurance and Healthcare industries.
As a consultant, Sean has helped organizations navigate important milestones—from brand strategy and product development to complex technology initiatives. His ability to balance big-picture thinking with operational detail enables him to uncover hidden value within people, products, and processes.
As Managing Partner of Congenius, Sean focuses on driving growth, expanding capabilities, building partnerships, and leading the consulting team with energy and purpose.
Sean will challenge us to rethink something simple yet powerful: the value of an apple. Through this perspective, he encourages leaders to explore how value is created, perceived, and multiplied in business and life.
Art Shore
Founder MBMentors.org
Art began his career a sales representative for a large consumer products organization. He went on to become a national top seller and moved into sales management. 5 years later he transitioned into Sales Training.
As the head of Learning and Development for 3 different multi-national organizations, Art was charged with building training and leadership development initiatives for thousands of employees globally.
In 1995 he started STR Training & Development, an independent training consultancy. For over 25 years Art designed and delivered training initiatives for clients such as AT&T, Union Pacific Railroad, Time-Warner, Rayovac, Novartis, Hewlett Packard, Cisco Systems, Capital One, General Mills, the Minnesota Vikings and many others. In 2020 he started MB Mentors, an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to giving back to the Minnesota business community.
Calvin Guyer,
SBDC Buisness Consultant
Calvin is a trusted business and leadership coach who helps owners, executives, and nonprofit leaders achieve clarity, emotional intelligence, alignment, and high performance. He partners with organizations that want stronger results from their teams, a deeper bench of high-potential leaders, and senior executives who are fully engaged in executing the strategic vision.
Clients often come to Calin when they feel stuck—frustrated by stalled growth, unclear direction, or teams that aren’t performing at their best. Through focused coaching and practical leadership development, Calin helps leaders meet the real challenges of their industry and turn strategy into consistent action.
At the core of his work are three essential questions:
What do you want?
When do you want it?
What are you willing to give up to get it?
Using proven leadership assessment and team-development frameworks, Calin designs customized solutions that strengthen communication, build cohesive teams, and develop leaders who deliver results. His approach is direct, practical, and results-driven—guiding leaders on a clear path to sustainable growth and peak performance.
Peter Brehm,
Business Law, M&A
Peter is a seasoned attorney, educator, and business advisor with decades of experience helping companies navigate complex legal, financial, and strategic challenges. He has built a career focused on advising closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations on matters ranging from corporate structure and taxation to acquisitions, succession planning, and long-term growth strategy.
His practice focuses heavily on supporting entrepreneurs and business owners during key transition moments in the life of a company. Brehm frequently advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, ownership transitions, tax planning, and strategies designed to preserve and maximize business value. His work often involves helping owners prepare for the sale of their companies or acquire new businesses while navigating the legal, financial, and operational complexities involved in those transactions.
In addition to his legal practice, Brehm is deeply involved in education and mentorship. He serves as an adjunct professor at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, where he shares his knowledge of business law, taxation, and closely held business planning with the next generation of attorneys.
Barbra Olson,
Associate Director Small Business Development, University of St Thomas
Barbara is an executive leader with more than 20 years of experience in small business development, education, and operational leadership. She currently focuses on building programs and centers that support the small business ecosystem and help organizations grow stronger and more sustainable.
With prior leadership experience in logistics and transportation, Barbara thrives in fast-paced environments where innovative people collaborate on strategic initiatives, particularly those involving emerging technologies. She is known as a creative strategist who leverages data and systematic planning to improve performance, profitability, and stakeholder engagement.
Barbara leads with transparency, integrity, and high emotional intelligence, creating cultures built on respect, candid conversations, and collaboration. She is recognized for asking the “what if” questions that challenge conventional thinking and open the door to new possibilities for organizations and the people they serve.