3 Lessons for Business Success – Jonathan Barnett Featured on TheSelfEmployed.com

How does a business go from bare bones to an industry leader? That’s the big question Jonathan Barnett, president and CEO of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, answers today in his article, “From a Shoestring Startup to a Booming Business.”

In this great piece, Jonathan shares three life lessons that have helped make him a better entrepreneur and, consequently, helped make his company grow.

“There’s one thing that kills a lot of great ideas – the people who have them. . . . Because of [their] emotional and mental red lights,” says Mr. Barnett when talking about the importance of taking action, “I’ve always operated Oxi Fresh like we have a green light. My company pushes forward, grows, adds new tools and services, and we only stop when we must. Then, once we figure out what to do about that red light – a tangible barrier, by the way, and not an imagined one – then off we go again.”

The article was featured on TheSelfEmployed.com, an online source of information, tools, and advice for entrepreneurs founded by Steve Strauss of the USA Today.

“I was really honored to be able to share what I’ve learned on such a fantastic site,” said Mr. Barnett, “I really hope it helps entrepreneurs out there looking to start their own company. I admit that the lessons I talk about aren’t easy to implement, but they are vital to success.”

Among the topics Jonathan discusses is the importance of not letting doubt freeze you up, why he thinks the word “Opportunity” is misunderstood and is leading entrepreneurs astray, and the importance of personal “mind control.”

To read the full article, click here. To learn more about Oxi Fresh and carpet, upholstery, tile and grout, or wood floor cleaning in your area, visit us at www.oxifresh.com.

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Easy to book on line. Carpet cleaner arrived at the scheduled time. He went to work after looking at places I wanted special attention. My carpets look almost new and they are 25 years old. I was pleasantly surprised how easy the service was and how satisfied I am. PL. - Sunset Beach, NC - 04/01/2026
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Staff were super friendly and efficient. Carpet looks amazing and we had some real bad urine stains from the dogs. You made our house feel clean and new. Definitely great service and would highly recommend this company. FJ. - Springfield, MO - 04/01/2026
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