The Freedom Formula Podcast: Achieving Financial, Location and Time Freedom

In this episode Neel sits down with the one and only Donald Spann. Donald has been a guest on the pod before (listen here if you'd like to check it out) Neel and Donald discuss: - his initial success selling Cutco knives (and Neel pondered some kind of index of people who sold Cutco and success in life) - his journey through servicing different needs for cleaning companies which started from building websites to then answering phones - how Donald realized early on that money wasn't the actual motivator, but control of his time and life, and why he wanted a business which required endless consistent delivery rather than a business that had the need to endlessly innovate If you enjoyed this episode, you can learn more via his YouTube channel on running a call center (it's the only one of its kind). If you want to start your own MaidThis Franchise in your market & skip years of trial-and-error, go to ⁠⁠www.maidthisfranchise.com⁠

In this episode Neel sits down with Danny Miranda of the Danny Miranda Podcast. Danny is currently a full-time podcaster and is one of the few that managed to bag a dream guest, Gary Vee, through a viral social media thread. Neel and Danny discuss: - what a big role meditation plays in his life; Danny says that his life is divided in two: before he began meditating and after - why he used to do 5-10 hours of research per guest...and why he currently does zero - his love of the journey and being present and how that allows him to be fear from the fear of change If you enjoyed this episode, you can get a lot of Danny's tips in his Art of Interviewing course. If you want to start your own MaidThis Franchise in your market & skip years of trial-and-error, go to ⁠www.maidthisfranchise.com⁠

See you guys in the new year with a fresh look!

In this episode Neel chats with Renee Aafjes of Organized Garage, a company that helps people upgrade their garages to make them look and function better. Neel and Renee discuss: - the unique (and supportive) environment America offers in building businesses from the ground up (and how New Zealand, where Renee hails from, deals with Tall Poppy Syndrome by contrast) - Renee's entrepreneurial journey, which included an injury which forced him to change into a business that didn't require as much physical activity - the collaborative approach his company takes with customers, making them feel much more invested in the process and the outcome If you want to start your own MaidThis Franchise in your market & skip years of trial-and-error, go to ⁠www.maidthisfranchise.com⁠ If you want a foundations do-it-yourself course on how to start your own remote local business model, check out ⁠blueprint.beremotelocal.com⁠

In this episode Neel sits down with Paul Tran, owner of 11 Halal Guys stores in the Orange County, California area. Neel and Paul discuss: - how what you don't know can really be a secret weapon in entrepreneurship - what sort of people make good franchisees (and who can sometimes come with baggage) - how Paul's personal love for the brand led him to jump back into the restaurant space after sitting on the sidelines for a decade If you want to start your own MaidThis Franchise in your market & skip years of trial-and-error, go to ⁠www.maidthisfranchise.com⁠ If you want a foundations do-it-yourself course on how to start your own remote local business model, check out ⁠blueprint.beremotelocal.com⁠

In this episode Neel and sits down with Walker Drewett of NuBrakes, a mobile brake-repair business that grew out of a mobile car detailing business he started while going to school. Neel and Walker discuss: - not sitting on your laurels: despite growing the car detailing business to $1M in revenue, Walker found out customers really wanted help with maintenance and service, so he pivoted accordingly - why it is nerve-wracking to trust employees with company vehicles they can take home, but that becomes easier if you build a culture of trust - how another business (Super Talent) came about when Walker tried to share how game-changing offshore talent was If you enjoyed hearing from Walker, feel free to connect with him on X. If you want to start your own MaidThis Franchise in your market & skip years of trial-and-error, go to ⁠www.maidthisfranchise.com⁠ If you want a foundations do-it-yourself course on how to start your own remote local business model, check out ⁠blueprint.beremotelocal.com⁠

In this episode Neel and sits down with Chris Schwab of Think Maids (remote cleaning business) and Inova Local (a virtual assistant company). Chris originally wanted to get to Japan to be with his long-distance girlfriend and realized starting a business was the only way he could do that. That paved the way for everything else. Neel and Chris discuss: - the cleaning "revenue valley of despair" in which you are bringing in a lot of revenue but are not yet profitable enough to hire full-time help - the importance of staying balance once you've made the jump to your remote life: don't get comfortable or your business will go stagnant - how he and his team connect marketing and sales through specific and personalized funnels. If you enjoy this episode, you can get even more from Chris in his Local Business MBA course. If you want to start your own MaidThis Franchise in your market & skip years of trial-and-error, go to ⁠www.maidthisfranchise.com⁠ If you want a foundations do-it-yourself course on how to start your own remote local business model, check out ⁠blueprint.beremotelocal.com⁠

In this episode Neel speaks with Ben Davis of The Gents Place (which he describes as speakeasy meets barber shop meets country club) and Rascal Man about his journey from the corporate life to being a remote local business franchisor. Neel and Ben discuss: - how he chose what kind of business to start, which included asking "where could I work 80 a week and still love it." - why someone would choose a $600 annual membership to The Gents Place instead of just paying $30 each time he needs a haircut. - Operation Gentlemen, a nonprofit that helps homeless veterans eat and re-enter and new veterans enter the workforce If you enjoy this episode, you can get even more from Ben on his Untrapped Entrepreneur podcast. If you want to start your own MaidThis Franchise in your market & skip years of trial-and-error, go to ⁠www.maidthisfranchise.com⁠ If you want a foundations do-it-yourself course on how to start your own remote local business model, check out ⁠blueprint.beremotelocal.com⁠

In this episode Neel chats with Brian Leubben, host of the Action Academy Podcast and author of the forthcoming book From Passive to Passionate: How to Quit Your Job, Grow Your Wealth, & Turn Your Passions into Profits. Neel and Brian discuss: - his entrepreneurial path which started as a college DJ, then to corporate sales, then to creating a Vivid Vision for this future. - how "house hacking" brought him $4k a month in passive income, until he discovered affiliate income, which added another $12-19k a month. - why Brian believes that information should be as available and free as possible. He's all about helping with the execution. That execution happens over in his exclusive mastermind. You can learn more here. If you want to start your own MaidThis Franchise in your market & skip years of trial-and-error, go to ⁠www.maidthisfranchise.com⁠ If you want a foundations do-it-yourself course on how to start your own remote local business model, check out ⁠blueprint.beremotelocal.com⁠

In this episode Neel chats with Seonaid Beckwith of Perfect English Grammar, a very popular website that helps non-native English speakers improve to whatever level they want, for personal or professional reasons. Neel and Seonaid discuss: - how what started as a resource for her in-person students became a side hustle and then eventually allowed her to quit her job. - how she just kept learning what she didn't know to give options to the people who were coming to the site (which now number 1-2M a month). - her limiting beliefs about money and how she was able to evolve to a more positive outlook and why they both agree that entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful vehicles for personal development out there. If you want to start your own MaidThis Franchise in your market & skip years of trial-and-error, go to ⁠www.maidthisfranchise.com⁠ If you want a foundations do-it-yourself course on how to start your own remote local business model, check out ⁠blueprint.beremotelocal.com⁠