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13: Dating While Traveling
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Sept. 8, 2021

13: Dating While Traveling

Dating while traveling can be one of the most exciting experiences of your journey....but can also have some serious drawbacks. In this episode, David & Neel discuss their experiences in finding romance while on the road and how you should be evaluating it yourself. You'll hear about: What types of people you’ll run into while dating and their mentality: travelers, expats, nomads, vacationers, locals Long-term dating difficulties when you have an international romance Cultural differences and ho...
12: Moving from Solopreneur to CEO
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Sept. 1, 2021

12: Moving from Solopreneur to CEO

Many entrepreneurs start off being "solopreneurs", meaning you're the only one managing everything and work only for yourself. As business owners scale, many want to start adding teammembers and building a team, which is when the shift happens to become the "CEO" of your company. In this episode, David & Neel dissect: Why is it so hard to go from solopreneur to CEO? Is it even worth it? Mindset needed to transition from Solopreneur to CEO Lessons from David’s coaching client about this Current s...
11: Coliving Houses — The Best Way To Find Your Community & Tribe
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Aug. 25, 2021

11: Coliving Houses — The Best Way To Find Your Community & Tribe

If you've ever struggled to find your tribe of like-minded people, this episode is for you. David recently moved into a coliving community in Boulder and has been experiencing the joys of building his own community at home with new people. In today's episode, David & Neel discuss: What is a coliving community and why you should live in one How to vet & find a coliving community that suits you Types of people who stay in Coliving places
10: Acquisitions Pt 3: How To Value Local Businesses and Close the Sale
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Aug. 11, 2021

10: Acquisitions Pt 3: How To Value Local Businesses and Close the Sale

Today's episode is final episode (Part 3 of 3) in what we call the "Acquisition Series". David & Neel dive into two recent acquisition opportunities, one of which closed successfully, and discuss the closed sale, the diligence process, and lessons learned. You'll learn about: An acquisition opportunity for Neel and the plan for how he would immediately increased value overnight What multiples local service businesses sell for How to identify value-adds to immediately improve your bottom-line
09: Thinking About Your Business As An Asset
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Aug. 4, 2021

09: Thinking About Your Business As An Asset

Often times entrepreneurs think about their business as their career, main source of income, or source of passion. What would happen if we shifted our mentality and thought about our business as simply another asset to manage? In today's episode, Neel & David discuss the pros and cons of thinking about your business as an "Asset", and how that shift in mentality can lead to many positive benefits. We discuss: Why people get an emotional attachment to their business Pros / Cons of thinking about ...
08: Acquisitions Pt 2 — Structuring The Deal To Buy A Local Business
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July 28, 2021

08: Acquisitions Pt 2 — Structuring The Deal To Buy A Local Business

Today's episode is Part 2 of 3 in what we call the "Acquisition Series." David is working on an acquisition of another local business right now, and David & Neel dive deep into the potential acquisition so the audience can understand how the entire process works and the thought process behind analyzing the deal. In this episode, you'll learn about: The structure of the acquisition What items to look at with diligence How to increase the value of the company overnight
07: From Venture Capital to Running a Remote Local Business — Neel's Story
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July 21, 2021

07: From Venture Capital to Running a Remote Local Business — Neel's Story

Have you ever dreamed of quitting your day job and traveling the world? On the show, Neel shares how he started MaidThis.com , and why he quit his lucrative finance job to start a cleaning business..and how he has never looked back since. Neel was traveling the world for the last 5 years while scaling his own business and is now franchising this "remote local" business model to motivated entrepreneurs. What You’ll Learn Where the idea for MaidThis came along How Neel managed his side hustle whil...
06: Acquisitions Pt 1 — Buying a Business vs Starting From Scratch
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July 14, 2021

06: Acquisitions Pt 1 — Buying a Business vs Starting From Scratch

Ever wondered about the pros / cons of BUYING an existing business versus starting your own business FROM SCRATCH? Today's episode is Part 1 of 3 in what we call the "Acquisition Series". David & Neel dive deep into the benefits and risks of both scenarios by comparing their own experiences and go over a live acquisition. In this episode, you'll learn: Basic on how to structure local business acquisition deals How to find businesses to acquire How the entire process works at a high level
05: How To Meet People While Traveling
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July 7, 2021

05: How To Meet People While Traveling

Probably the most common fear for solo travelers is "How will I meet people while traveling?" The answer: its way easier than you think. Through their experiences solo traveling for years, Neel & David discuss the traveler community and break down their best tips for making friends and meeting people while globetrotting. In this episode, Neel & David discuss: Best places to meet like-minded people while traveling What kind of people/communities exist in the traveler world and what to look for Th...
04: Quitting Your Corporate Job To Work On Your Side Hustle Full-Time
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June 30, 2021

04: Quitting Your Corporate Job To Work On Your Side Hustle Full-Time

Ever dreamed of finally quitting your day job? Want to start a side hustle but not sure how to manage your time between your full-time job? In this episode, you'll learn: How to manage your time to run your side hustle while working corporate Timeline to scale and when you should decide to pull the trigger to quit your full-time job Mental hurdles you'll come across and how to overcome them
03: Key Benefits Of Remote Life
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June 23, 2021

03: Key Benefits Of Remote Life

If you're wondering the true benefits (and drawbacks) of living remotely full-time, this is the episode for you. Neel & David have both lived abroad for extended periods while managing their local business. In this episode, you'll hear about: Cost of living out of country versus in the United States Amenities to think about: Wifi speed, coworking spaces, etc Pros/Cons of living abroad and how it impacts your business
02: What makes a business a good fit to be 'remote local'?
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June 23, 2021

02: What makes a business a good fit to be 'remote local'?

After listening to Episode 01, you now know the pros and cons of a remote local business model. How the heck do you identify a local business near you that might be a fit? In this episode, Neel & David deep dive into the key aspects that make a business model a good fit to be remote local, so you can travel the world. They discuss everything you need to watch out for in an ideal business models and things you should avoid.
01: Pilot Episode — What Is A Remote Local Business?
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June 23, 2021

01: Pilot Episode — What Is A Remote Local Business?

What even is a "remote local" business? In the FIRST episode of the new Remote Local podcast, David & Neel dive into the business model that allows them to travel the world while running a completely local business. In this episode, you'll learn: How to identify a good business model to be "remote local" Why this hidden gem business model gives you a HUGE untapped competitive edge How to can start your own remote local business
Trailer Episode: Welcome to the Remote Local Podcast!
June 23, 2021

Trailer Episode: Welcome to the Remote Local Podcast!

The Remote Local Podcast lets you dive into the minds of two 7-figure entrepreneurs who have figured out how to run their LOCAL businesses completely remotely and travel the world. We talk about all things that are at the intersection of travel and entrepreneurship. The goal is to allow you to run your own remote local biz and experience total financial and location freedom.