Born in 2000 in Toronto, I’m proud to be the son of Guyanese immigrants and the grandson of a successful business owner from back home. My grandfather’s resilience and ambition are the reason I’m here today, and his legacy has fueled my determination to build something meaningful. With Sal Cleaners, my goal is to create real connections between clients and reliable cleaners while offering high-paying jobs in a challenging job market.

My journey to entrepreneurship has been anything but easy. I spent years balancing leadership roles and education. As a Dealer Returns/Claims Analyst at Ford Motor Company of Canada, I managed key responsibilities, sometimes guiding teams, all while studying Economics and Finance at Toronto Metropolitan University. This experience taught me the importance of both people management and financial skills—lessons that would later help me launch my own business.

But in October 2023, everything changed. I was laid off from Ford, and despite months of searching, I couldn’t find another job. Living on EI, I realized I had two choices: wait for an opportunity or create one. In April 2024 I decided to take another shot at starting my own business—not just for myself, but to help others find work in an increasingly difficult job market. May 25, 2024 would be our very first cleaning.

This isn’t my first attempt at entrepreneurship. Over the years, I’ve pursued at least five different ventures, including 10 years of creating content on YouTube. Despite my dedication, none of these projects brought the success I hoped for. Still, I refused to give up. Launching Sal Cleaners wasn’t just about making a living—it was about proving to myself that I could turn challenges into opportunities.

Today, Sal Cleaners is gaining traction, and I’m proud of what we’re building. I’m grateful for every client who trusts us and every cleaner who works alongside us. We’re dedicated to providing the best possible service while making a real impact in our community.

- Brian Salyckram