89. Community Marketing Using Facebook Groups, with PJ McGeary of Arb…
In this episode Neel interviews PJ McGeary of Arbor Trail Cleaning . PJ has had a lot of success using Facebook groups to get the word out about his cleaning business and shares his tactics and ideas, including: - the …
53. David Lahav Returns for His Final Episode with the Remote Local P…
In this episode Neel and David discuss David's three-month meditation teacher training course and what his future looks like. His last appearance featured his explaining what he had to do in order to be gone that long from h...
52. Recession Prep for Your Remote Local Business
In this episode Neel offers thoughts on how to make your Remote Local business better prepared for recessions. Neel takes a two-pronged approach to preparing for recessions. First, he focuses on insulating the business, which...
51. Should You Buy a Franchise or DIY? Keith Levenson of AC Inc Weigh…
In this episode Neel welcomes Keith Levenson of Angela Coté Inc . to talk about franchising. Keith got his start in franchising by actually helping a family entertainment center go through the process themselves. He then too...
47. The Digital Nomad Life: A Report from the Front Lines
In this episode Neel shares what he learned catching up with dozens of digital nomads (past, present, and future) at a Dynamite Circle conference in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. He found out that: Travel is definitely back (exce...
46. Running a fully remote call center with 100 agents, an interview …
In this episode Neel sits down with Donald Spann to look over the pros and cons of the various remote local business models he has tried. Like Neel, Donald was part of the Launch27 crew, aka the "cleaning company mafia," …
45. Thinking About Exiting Your Business
In this episode Neel shares different ways to think about exiting your business, including his own current plans for MaidThis. While some might say that you need to know what your exit plan is before you even start your busin...
43. Stranded On A Desert Island for 10 Days: Five Unexpected Business…
Neel recently came back from a ten-day desert island survival experience. As he switched back into work mode, he saw so many connections between what he had just experienced and how a daily business grind works. He has five ...
42. Develop a Superpower: Dealing With Angry Customers
In this episode Neel and David discuss the classic question of how to deal with angry customers. As with so many great business (and life) tactics, this starts with having the right mindset. In this case, learning how to dea...
41. Acquiring 5 Local Businesses To Build a Remote Local Empire, an i…
In another of the Remote Local Podcast's ongoing series of entrepreneurial interviews, Need chatted with Mike Loftus of Connor Landscape . Mike got a finance degree but found out he hated working inside. He took $10k of his ...
38. Building Your Ultimate Hiring Flywheel - Part 1
Part 1 of how to build your hiring funnel. Tactical episode. Discuss how to think about your hiring funnel versus your customer funnel Describe how to write a killer job ad copy to attract talent to apply to your company
40. The Hiring Funnel & Metrics - Your Ultimate Hiring Flywheel Pt 3
Here is the EXACT 6-Step Recruiting Funnel we use and the numbers you need to be targeting.
37. How To Buy a Local Business In Another State And Run It Remotely,…
In this episode Neel interviews Chris Munn, a fellow remote local entrepreneur. Chris grew up in Detroit, now lives in LA (though he lived in Paris for a while), but has a cleaning business based in Tampa. Neel connected wit...
36. Running a 7-figure Agency From Around The World, an interview wit…
In this episode Neel interviews Jodie Cook, who recently exited her remote local business (and is getting ready to start another!). Jodie knew from an early age that she wanted to work and earn her own money and be independen...
35. Identifying Your Limiting Beliefs and Why Working Less = More Gro…
In this episode Neel and David talk about limiting beliefs, how to identify them, and how to replace them with empowering beliefs. David has been preparing to leave for 90 days off the grid and was worried one of his …
34. The Spiritual Entrepreneur 2: Interview With Derek Dodds, Federal…
In this episode Neel and David sit down with Derek Dodds and have a leisurely conversation about how Derek found his calling. Derek currently runs WaveTribe , an ecological surf company, has an interest in Naked Armor , a wet...
33. Pt 2: Applying The “One Big Secret” to Our Podcast - Live Brainst…
In this episode Neel and David brainstormed, putting the podcast itself into the frame that they discussed in Episode 32: the three levels of entrepreneurship. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, do so, so that this ...
32. Pt 1 - The One Big Secret of Successful Local Biz Entrepreneurs
In this episode Neel and David share the ONE BIG SECRET of successful remote local business owners. Okay, so the secret is...well you're going to have to listen to the episode to get it, but here are some of the …
31. Remote Window Cleaning Biz - Interview with 'SqueegeeGod' and Ser…
Johnny and Sergio Tell us about the businesses you run Story / background Why local services? Biggest opp for young people Twitter networking Whats your long-term plan? https://twitter.com/sergiosilesky https://twitter.com/Sq...
30. Being Off The Grid Completely for 3 Months - How To Get Your Biz …
In this episode Neel and David discuss his upcoming disappearing act: he's going to be totally off-grid for the first three months of 2022. David has been doing meditation for 6-7 years now and sees a three-month off-the-grid...
28. Pt 1 - New Year's "Resolutions" Suck - How To Plan Cool Sh*t for …
In this episode Neel and David tell you why they think New Year's Resolutions are no good and what they have planned for 2022. David is starting 2022 with a three month off-grid meditation teacher training. Neel will be spen...
29. Pt 2 - Neel & David's Reflections Of Their Year
In this episode Neel and David build on their "New Year's Resolutions Suck" episode by reflecting on 2021. Both Neel and David built strong romantic relationships this year, and also started this podcast. For Neel, that meant...
27. How To Make Business Decisions When You're Feeling Emotional or T…
In this episode Neel and David discuss how emotions play into personal and business decisions, and a system for how to avoid making poor decisions. When Neel isn't running MaidThis he enjoys buying and selling real estate on ...
26. How To Use Social Media Challenges To Level Up
In this episode Neel and David discuss their recent deeper dives into social media and why it's been a challenge for them. David has really been very active on Instagram and Neel has spent more time on Twitter. Both of …
25. How to Handle The Stress of Running A Local Business (Remotely!)
In this episode Neel and David discuss the stress of running a remote local business. David begins the discussion philosophically by asking what the function of stress is within an evolutionary framework: it's there to give u...
24. Do You Have An Abundance Or Scarcity Mindset?
In this episode Neel and David discuss the well-known abundance vs. scarcity dichotomy. Both Neel and David came from immigrant backgrounds which had a certain amount of scarcity baked into their upbringing and have had to un...
23: How You Can Easily Find a Local Business to Buy
In this episode Neel and David talk about how to get started in acquiring a remote local business. While it can feel intimidating to get into the world of "buying a business" the reality is that like anything else, it's …
22. The #1 Secret To Having Your Business Run On Its Own
In this episode Neel and David give the BIG SECRET to taking your business to the next level. That secret is...being less available to your team! This helps: Empower your team Free you up from doing less valuable work so …
21: Building Your Marketing Engine When You Have A Brand-New Local Bu…
In this episode Neel and David discuss how to build your marketing strategy when you're just starting out. David sets the stage for the discussion by pointing out that every business wants a consistent, profitable stream of c...
20: Franchising vs Starting Your Own Biz: An Interview With Giuseppe …
In this episode Neel and David interview Giuseppe Grammatico, the Franchise Guide about all things franchise-related. Giuseppe was once a corporate executive who hated his job and looked for an exit strategy in becoming a bus...
19: Best Timezones To Live In For Your Work Style
In this episode Neel and David discuss how timezones affect your remote local business, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure. David was running his business in Colorado for a few years before deciding to live in...
18: Does living in a 'small market' hinder your entrepreneurial growt…
In this episode Neel and David discuss the impact of where you live in relation to your entrepreneurial growth. Neel begins by stating his own preference for a larger city, where he will get access to more activities and a …
17: How To Analyze Local Business Competition In Your Market
If you're looking to start a local business or expand in your current business, your local market and competition matter a lot. Trying to rank on Google in New York is going to be very different experience than trying to …
16: From Getting Laid Off to Building 4 Multi-Million Dollar Companie…
In this episode, we have a super special guest - Rohan Gilkes, Founder of Launch27 and MaidsInBlack. After 10 years working in corporate, Rohan got laid off from his banking job and starting a local cleaning company on a whim...
15: How Meditation & Spirituality Can Level Up Your Entrepreneurial J…
Have you ever wondered if a motivated entrepreneur can have zen-like calmness? In today's society, being very calm and highly driven seem to be at odds with each other. Today's episode is about dispelling that myth and discus...
14: Reaching 'Financial Retirement' by 28 and Traveling The World - A…
Cam Woodsum left the tech world in Silicon Valley and found himself on the digital nomad path. Within a handful of years, he was able to achieve 'financial retirement' through his affiliate website businesses and other ventur...
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 ...
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...
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 wi...
10: Acquisitions Pt 3: How To Value Local Businesses and Close the Sa…
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 diligenc...
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...
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 …
07: From Venture Capital to Running a Remote Local Business - Neel's …
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 …
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 …
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 co...
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 …
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, y...
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 …
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 …
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 int...