Dan sits down with Neel Parekh (CEO of MaidThis Franchise) to talk about the shifts that drive real business growth—why decision-making matters more than productivity, how time compression accelerates success, and why bigger businesses can create more freedom.
They dive into the power of accountability, hiring smarter, and using personal branding to attract the right opportunities. Plus, Neel shares how he scaled through franchising—an unconventional path for a lifestyle business—balancing hustle, risk, and long-term rewards.
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CHAPTERS

(00:02:02) Compressing Time for Success
(00:04:17) The Law of a Thousand Hours
(00:07:43) Staying Motivated Through Accountability
(00:11:28) Building Confidence in Your Business Model
(00:17:25) The Paradox of Growth and Lifestyle
(00:24:35) Understanding the Franchise Model and Its Costs
(00:26:16) The Challenges of Running a Franchise
(00:26:31) The Decision to Franchise vs. Self-Expansion
(00:30:44) Vetting Franchisees: Finding the Right Fit
(00:31:22) Success Rates and Expectations in Franchising
(00:37:01) The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Risk and Reward
(00:39:51) The Durability of the Cleaning Business Model
(00:43:51) Finding Excitement in Business and Life
(00:44:09) Expanding Business Opportunities
(00:44:50) The Hustle-Life Balance
(00:46:49) The Power of Decision Making

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