Diary of a Franchise with Neel Parekh

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 benef...

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 i...

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 entrepren...

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...

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...

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

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...

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 model...

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...

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.