200. How a Remote Cleaning Business Helped Neel Parekh Escape the 9-to-5 Grind

Millionaire University

Do you dream of escaping your corporate cubicle? In this episode, host Brien Gearin chats with Neel Parekh, the founder of MaidThis Franchise, a remote-first cleaning business specializing in residential and Airbnb services. Neel shares his journey from working in private equity to building a successful lifestyle business while traveling to 55 countries as a digital nomad. He explains how he scaled his business to a franchise model, offering valuable insights into managing remote teams, creating recurring revenue streams, and aligning incentives for growth. Neil also emphasizes the importance of choosing the right franchise partner to align with your lifestyle goals. If you want to own a business that supports freedom and flexibility, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical advice.

What we discuss with Neel:

+ Neil’s journey to entrepreneurship

+ Building a remote-first cleaning business

+ Challenges of managing a people-intensive business

+ Aligning incentives with subcontractors

+ Scaling through franchising vs. owning locations

+ Balancing profit with lifestyle goals

+ Leveraging tech for operational efficiency

+ Creating and retaining recurring revenue streams

+ Benefits of joining a franchise system

+ Neil’s favorite travel destinations and insights

Thank you, Neel!

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