Neel Parekh - Building and Managing a Global Remote Workforce

5Q's With GentOfTech

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg (https://x.com/gentoftech) interviews Neel Parekh (https://x.com/NeelBParekh), who shares insights on building a traditional business with a modern twist, the power of personal branding, and the challenges of scaling operations.

Neel is the founder of MaidThis Franchise, a remote-operated local cleaning company, operated across 23 locations.

[00:00] Introduction and Neel's business background

[03:15] Neel's perspective on being a modern industrialist

[04:30] Latest learning: The art of storytelling in business

[06:45] Business bet: Investing in personal brand distribution

[09:00] One thing everyone should know: The power of reverse engineering

[11:15] Gratitude for mentors and peers in the business community

[13:00] Current challenge: Hiring and integrating an effective executive assistant

[17:30] Michael's setup with his EAs and training process

[20:45] Debate on centralized vs. global remote workforce

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Connect with Michael Greenberg here;

https://x.com/gentoftech

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentoftech/

https://www.3rdbrain.co/

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Connect with Neel Parekh here;

https://x.com/NeelBParekh

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelbparekh/