Neil Parekh started his cleaning company with less than a thousand dollars and grew it to $1 million in just three years, all while traveling to 50 countries. He found the idea for his cleaning company on Reddit and decided to give it a shot.
In the beginning, he didn't have much knowledge or experience, but he learned as he went along. He started with a basic website and a Google ad, and soon got his first customer.
He gradually put systems in place and focused on providing excellent customer service. Within three years, he reached $1 million in revenue and quit his corporate job to focus on his business full-time.
Takeaways:
- Being strategically unavailable as a leader can empower team members and allow the company to move forward faster.
- Traveling can provide valuable cultural experiences and perspectives that can enhance leadership skills.
- Franchising can be a successful expansion strategy, allowing others to replicate your business model and success. Systemizing and automating business processes can create freedom and scalability.
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