About Us
The Story Behind A&L Collaboration
Two cleaning industry professionals who saw a better way to build businesses.
A&L Collaboration was born from a simple observation: cleaning and janitorial business owners work too hard in isolation. Angel Shackleford and Landa Francois met through Tampa Bay's cleaning industry network and quickly recognized that their complementary skills — Angel's motivational fire and Landa's operational precision — could transform how cleaning businesses operate.
Instead of competing, they chose to collaborate. What started as informal advice sessions grew into a full-service business support company serving cleaning and janitorial entrepreneurs across Florida and beyond.
Today, A&L Collaboration is the backbone for cleaning business owners who want more than just a paycheck — they want sustainable, scalable companies that give them freedom and impact.
Building Community, Together
From coaching sessions to community meetups — see A&L Collaboration in action across Tampa Bay.
A&L Collaboration at work
Community meetup event
Founders connecting with clients
Business coaching session
Cleaner Connect community
Tampa Bay networking
What We Believe
Collaboration > Competition
The cleaning industry is big enough for everyone. When we share knowledge, everyone wins.
Systems Create Freedom
Great businesses run on great systems. We build the infrastructure that lets owners breathe.
Community First
Real growth happens in community. Cleaner Connect is proof — a network that lifts everyone.
Direct & Honest
We tell it like it is. No fluff, no BS — just real talk that moves businesses forward.