#104- How To Run a Remote Cleaning Business with Neel Parekh

Owned and Operated - A Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC Growth Podcast

In this episode, John and Jack interview Neel Parekh, the founder of MaidThis Franchise, a remote cleaning business. Neel shares his journey from leaving a 9-to-5 job in private equity to starting a cleaning company after being inspired by a Reddit post. With a passion for travel, Neel optimized his business for remote operations, allowing him to explore 50 countries over seven years. MaidThis Franchise has now expanded into the first and only Airbnb cleaning franchise, with about 23 locations across the U.S.

Discover more about Neel by tuning in to his podcast, The Freedom Formula. On the show, he engages in conversations with individuals who have achieved Time, Location, or Financial Freedom, exploring their stories in depth.
Episode Hosts:

• John Wilson: @WilsonCompanies
• Jack Carr: @thehvacjack

Episode Guest:

• Neel Parekh: @NeelBParekh

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Kapitel

1. From a 9-5 Job to Entrepreneurship (00:00:00)

2. Neel’s Digital Nomad Lifestyle (00:02:33)

3. Remote Business Challenges and Solutions (00:04:13)

4. Impact of COVID-19 (00:05:25)

5. Significance of Lead Generation (00:11:36)

6. Future Trends in Digital Marketing (00:15:07)

7. Understanding Captive Lead Generation (00:22:16)

8. AI Recommendations and Google Gemini (00:23:27)

9. Exploring the Economics of a Cleaning Business (00:26:08)

10. Cleaning Business Model and its Potential (00:30:49)

11. The Future of the Cleaning Industry (00:37:29)