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The Freedom Formula Podcast: Achieving Financial, Location and Time Freedom

The Freedom Formula

Achieving the type of “freedom” you're seeking probably has already been done by someone else. So, why not just reverse-engineer the formula instead of reinventing the wheel?

Neel Parekh, CEO of MaidThis Franchise, interviews people who have already achieved Time, Location, or Financial Freedom and dives into their stories. The common thread: how to live life on your own terms.

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Recent Episodes

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200. Lessons from Interviewing 1000+ Franchise Prospects [Solo Episode with Neel]
June 11, 2025

200. Lessons from Interviewing 1000+ Franchise Prospects [Solo Episode with Neel]

After interviewing thousands of franchise prospects, I started noticing the same patterns—the same mindset traps that stop people before they even start.In this episode, I dive into two big ideas:• A principle that explains w...
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199. Building a Hyper Local Newsletter Empire, with TJ Larkin of Local Newsletter Insider
June 4, 2025

199. Building a Hyper Local Newsletter Empire, with TJ Larkin of Local Newsletter Insider

In this episode, Neel chats with TJ Larkin, founder of Local Newsletter Insider, to explore the burgeoning model of local newsletters. They discuss what local newsletters are, their growing popularity, and the challenges of m...
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198. From Corporate Ladder to Coaching Freedom: Building a Values-Driven Business with Jim Frawley CEO of Bellwether
May 21, 2025

198. From Corporate Ladder to Coaching Freedom: Building a Values-Driven Business with Jim Frawley CEO of Bellwether

In this episode, Neel sits down with Jim Frawley, an executive development coach and founder of Bellwether, who shares his journey from corporate life to remote work and coaching. Jim discusses the challenges he faced in corp...
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197. From Franchise Burnout to a Meaningful Childcare Business with Jay Shah of Marigold Academy
May 15, 2025

197. From Franchise Burnout to a Meaningful Childcare Business with Jay Shah of Marigold Academy

In this episode, Neel sits down with Jay Shah, a former Dunkin Donuts franchisee who transitioned into the childcare industry by founding Marigold Academy. Jay shares his journey from the corporate grind to purpose-driven ent...
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196. How Do I Know If Should Leave My 9-5, Or Stay Put? with Neel Parekh
May 9, 2025

196. How Do I Know If Should Leave My 9-5, Or Stay Put? with Neel Parekh

Neel and Stephen delve into the complexities of franchising and entrepreneurship, exploring the challenges faced by potential franchisees, the mindset required to transition from a traditional 9 to 5 job, and the evolving nat...
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195. 17 Killer Business Ideas You Can Steal Today From Neel Parekh
May 1, 2025

195. 17 Killer Business Ideas You Can Steal Today From Neel Parekh

In this conversation, Neel discusses various innovative business ideas and models that can be operated remotely or with low overhead. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs and the potential for high-mar...
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Recent Blog Posts

Understanding Growth on Both the Franchisee and Franchisor Side
Feb. 25, 2025

Understanding Growth on Both the Franchisee and Franchisor Side

In a recent episode of the Freedom Formula, I had the pleasure of speaking with John Smith, the Executive Director of Franchise Operations at Fastest Labs. With over 230 franchised locations specializing in drug, alcohol, and DNA testing, John's ins…

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The 4 C’s to Scaling Your Local Business, with Amber Gaige, Founder of Far Beyond Marketing
Feb. 11, 2025

The 4 C’s to Scaling Your Local Business, with Amber Gaige, Founder o…

In this podcast episode, I sit down and chat with Amber Gaige, Fractional CMO and Marketing Expert. She took me through an amazing journey about growing up in her family's trades business, and how this molded her to be the strong entrepreneur she is…

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From Private Equity to Franchise Success - Collin Rutherford Interviews Me
Jan. 27, 2025

From Private Equity to Franchise Success - Collin Rutherford Intervie…

I always enjoy being interviewed and I recently appeared with Collin Rutherford on the Business Blitz podcast to talk about how complex and unique the franchising model is from traditional business growth.  Franchising as a Unique Mode I went…

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Reviews

Risk

"I enjoyed the two sides of the risk analysis to pursue ones goals in life. The best aspect is that it doesn’t matter which side is right as long as you achieve your goal based on your personality. Bo…"

SKB0909 | July 4, 2021

Best remote work podcast

"I have a remote cleaning company and i love this podcast. Great content!"

Slik$T3R | April 22, 2022

Love this podcast

"Enormously valuable for me as an aspiring remote business owner. There is so much practical wisdom and tactical advice, it's insane."

Jonathan CW | May 26, 2022

New fave

"We are starting our own remote services business and this podcast delivers immense free value. There are so many actionable, tactical insights that we’ve taken away. If you want to start a remote ser…"

Jenn and Jon | May 29, 2022

Building in public

"It’s been a real pleasure to watch Neel share his journey in a vulnerable way in an era of the brash entrepreneur who is flashing fancy cars. Great mix of interesting content and the episodes are nev…"

stephenheiner | Sept. 15, 2023

Neel is the Real Deal!

"Amazed at the journey and freedom that Neel has created!!"

KingOfOutdoorLighting | Oct. 11, 2023
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