Best Neel Parekh Podcasts (2024)

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Trump Shooting Breakdown (From a Former Undercover Agent) - Secret Service’s Mistakes, Trump’s Mindset and Lessons for Business Leaders | Elite Performance Podcast #55 1:02:21

36m ago1:02:21

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In this unique episode of The Elite Performance Podcast, Itamar and Alex break down what happened during the failed Trump assassination and how many of the lessons can be translated to business. They cover: The tactical mistakes the Secret Service made A framework to understand risk Trump’s reaction and what that says about how he’s wired The possi…

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155. Traveling the World, Building a Business in the Digital Nomad World with Freddy Lansky 27:09

3d ago27:09

27:09

In this episode, Neel chats Freddy Lansky, a digital nomad and entrepreneur who has traveled to nearly 100 countries. Freddy shares his journey from backpacking through Europe to starting his own successful e-commerce business, iChess. He discusses the importance of taking risks, making pivots, and not getting stuck in analysis paralysis. Freddy al…

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Ep 24. Why Most Digital Nomads Can't Slow Down Despite Burnout 15:21

5d ago15:21

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In this episode, I talk about the real reasons why most digital nomads can't seem to stop or slow down even when they're burned out. I recently slowed down with travel partly due to burnout and partly because I needed to put some things in order in my life and business and this gave me some time to reflect and have conversations with other nomads o…

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154. From 9-5 Engineer to Starting 20+ Companies, with serial entrepreneur Ray Blakney 29:10

10d ago29:10

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Neel sits down with Ray Blakney, an accidental entrepreneur, who shares his journey from working in corporate America to starting his own businesses. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear why and setting realistic expectations when starting a business. Ray introduces his business, Productized Education, which helps individuals turn their s…

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10xing The Business, Opening 2 New Ventures And The Key to Overcoming Being an Introvert W/ Jabez Reuben | Elite Performance Podcast #54 48:57

11d ago48:57

48:57

“We’re not achieving all we can with what we have in hand” In today’s episode Jabez Reuben joins us to share his post-Arena story of 10xing his main business while growing 2 new ones by uncovering his hidden blocks. We cover why he was in a unique position where he didn’t need more frameworks or structures to achieve much bigger success and how to …

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153. The #1 Mindset Shift Needed for New Entrepreneurs, with ex-Special Forces Mindset Coach Itamar Marani 32:23

17d ago32:23

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In this episode, Neel talks with Itamar Marani, a mindset coach with a diverse background in the military, private security, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. The conversation covers topics such as living in Thailand, the experience of working for a Russian billionaire, the pursuit of wealth, and the mindset of successful entrepreneurs. The conversation del…

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152. Scaling a Coding School to 70 Locations (While Keeping Work-Life Balance), with Hansel, CEO of TheCoderSchool 18:14

24d ago18:14

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In this conversation, Neel chats with Hansel from the Coder School, discussing Hansel's background, journey into entrepreneurship, and the franchising model of the Coder School. They explore the importance of passion in business, marketing strategies, and the traits of successful franchisees. Takeaways Passion for the business and its impact on the…

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Hypnosis, Championship Poker and Winning the Inner Game W/ Elliot Roe | Elite Performance Podcast #53 44:41

27d ago44:41

44:41

In today's episode, I'm joined by Elliot Roe, a mindset expert and the author of the new book, "A-Game Poker: Master The Mental Game, Create A Winning Mindset, & Dominate The Modern Poker Game." This episode delves into topics that go beyond poker. It features a spirited 'sparring session' where Elliot and I exchange ideas on optimizing mental perf…

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151. “The Step-Path To Quitting Your Job & Living Abroad, with Jeff Hill of Hill Financial Group” 22:56

1M ago22:56

22:56

Neel sits down with Jeff Hill shares his journey from corporate America to location independence, discussing the struggles, mindset shifts, and the decision to raise a family outside the US. He emphasizes the importance of multiple sources of income and the freedom to live life on one's terms. Takeaways Transitioning from corporate America to entre…

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150. Running an Anti-Human Trafficking NGO & Entrepreneurial Values, with Buddy Rathmell 31:55

1M ago31:55

31:55

Buddy Rathmell, a former anti-human trafficking operative, shares his journey of entrepreneurship, nonprofit work, and the pursuit of a fulfilling lifestyle. From running anti-trafficking operations in Southeast Asia to starting Map Winners, Buddy's story is one of impact, values, and the pursuit of contentment. Takeaways Buddy Rathmell's journey i…

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Overcoming Procrastination And Anxiety To Build A Bigger Business | Coaching Series #6 26:08

1M ago26:08

26:08

In this installment of the coaching series Tom and I discuss how he can transition to the new version of his business and the practical steps he needs to take to overcome what currently holds him back from doing that and drains his energy. Key topics covered: Dealing with Change and Client Reactions Overcoming Procrastination and Anxiety The import…

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149. The “Mental” Game of Lifestyle Design by the Numbers, with Ben McAdams of Profits Collective 20:38

2M ago20:38

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In this episode of the Freedom Formula podcast, Neel Parekh sits down with Ben McAdam, a business coach who helps entrepreneurs increase their profits by analyzing their numbers. Ben shares his journey from being a classical pianist to becoming a business owner and explains how he discovered the power of numbers in growing a business. They discuss …

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148. Running a 1000 ATM Machine Empire, with ATM Guy Mitchell Sorkin 23:30

2M ago23:30

23:30

Mitchell Sorkin, known as the ATM guy, shares his journey of building a portfolio of almost a thousand ATMs across the country. He explains how he got into the ATM business and the qualities he looked for in a business, such as low labor intensity. Mitchell discusses the business model of ATMs, including the risks and benefits. He also talks about …

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“I Can Do Things Regardless of How I Feel” W/Ry Hickey | Elite Performance Podcast #51 47:07

2M ago47:07

47:07

If you find yourself setting big goals but then procrastinating or backtracking to something smaller today’s episode is for you. In today’s episode Coach Ry Hickey, joins us to share how he 2X’ed his business and went from despair to taking consistent action and going into an upward “success cycle” Topics covered: What helped him 2x the business Is…

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147. The Ultimate Lifestyle Design Playbook, with Lifestyle Design Coach Bobby Hobert 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

In this episode, Neel chats with Bobby Hobert, host of The Bearded Man podcast and a lifestyle design coach. They discuss Bobby's journey from driving for Uber to becoming a full-time creator and coach. Bobby explains that lifestyle design is about being intentional with every moment and designing a life that aligns with your goals and priorities. …

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146. Lifestyle Design & Living The Luxury Life on $8K/mo, with Jesse Schoberg CEO of DropInBlog 30:04

2M ago30:04

30:04

Jesse Schoberg, CEO of Dropinblog, shares his experience living as a digital nomad in Thailand and the benefits of the lifestyle. He discusses the cost of living in Thailand compared to major cities like New York and London, highlighting the affordability and quality of life. Jesse emphasizes the safety, quality of service, and availability of amen…

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Episode 50 AMA! | Elite Performance Podcast #50 1:55:23

2M ago1:55:23

1:55:23

To celebrate 50 podcast episodes we asked for questions from the audience. They ranged from performance to fitting into the current world we live in and I tried to answer them as best I could. Expect to have questions answered around masculine vs. feminine thinking and “toxic masculinity”, my main learnings as a coach so far, my coaching origin sto…

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145. From Living in Chile to Working On A Zoo, an entrepreneur journey with Peter Murphy Lewis 24:21

3M ago24:21

24:21

Peter Murphy Lewis shares his journey of designing his own freedom lifestyle through entrepreneurship and career changes. From living abroad in Chile to starting his own travel company, Peter has embraced different opportunities and made bold decisions to create the life he wants. He discusses the challenges and rewards of making career transitions…

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144. Talking Shop with $1.5M/yr Cleaning Company Legend Ryan Knoll from TidyCasa 51:18

3M ago51:18

51:18

Ryan Knoll and Neel Parekh discuss their backgrounds and experiences in the home service industry. They talk about their early days, growth trajectories, and the marketing tactics that worked for them. They emphasize the importance of networking and traditional marketing methods, in addition to digital marketing strategies like SEO and Google ads. …

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143. Doing Less and Making More - Selling a $4MM/yr business to Become a Full-Time Meditation Teacher, with David Lahav 25:34

3M ago25:34

25:34

In this episode, Neel chats with David Lahav, a former locksmith company owner turned meditation teacher. They discuss David's journey in entrepreneurship, his mindset shift towards finding purpose and freedom, and the role of meditation in his life. David emphasizes the importance of being an importer of happiness rather than an exporter, and how …

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142. Selling Water Beds and Scaling Multiple Businesses with “Output Thinking”, with CEO Coach John Seiffer 30:06

3M ago30:06

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In this episode, Neel Parekh sits down with John Seiffer, author of Output Thinking and founder of CEO Bootcamp. They discuss John's entrepreneurial journey, starting with a failed waterbed store business in the 70s. They explore the differences between B2B and B2C business models and the importance of building a business like an asset. John introd…

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Scaling From 3 to 20 Franchises Without Losing Lifestyle Freedom W/Neel Parekh | Elite Performance Podcast #49 42:35

3M ago42:35

42:35

If you feel stuck between wanting to grow your business and not wanting to sacrifice the lifestyle and freedom you’ve gotten yourself, this is for you. In today’s episode Neel Parekh, the founder of MaidThis, joins to talk about how he scaled from 3 franchises to 20 while actually having more lifestyle freedom. He broke down why he hesitated to gro…

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141. Quitting Silicon Valley to Spend 5 Years Spearfishing, an interview with Jon Stenstrom 25:01

3M ago25:01

25:01

In this episode, Neel reunites with his old friend Jon to discuss Jon's unique lifestyle and career transitions. Jon shares his journey from being a residential advisor to working in startups and spearfishing. They delve into the challenges of making career pivots and the importance of unlearning limiting beliefs. Jon also talks about his experienc…

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140. Quitting the 9-5 Cold Turkey and Starting a Local Town Newsletter, with Ryan Sneddon 30:45

4M ago30:45

30:45

In this episode, Ryan Sneddon shares his journey of starting a successful local email newsletter business. He discusses how he came up with the idea, experimented with different business models, and eventually found success with his current business. Ryan explains the process of monetizing the newsletter through advertising and the importance of ta…

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Billionaire’s Top 3 Money Mindset Mistakes Exposed by His Head of Security | Elite Performance Podcast #48 37:15

4M ago37:15

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Few things can hurt your success in business more than a divorce, depression, or burning out because you’re dissatisfied with your life and don’t want to play this game anymore. For 3 years I worked for a billionaire as his head of security. I got to see the good, the bad and everything in between. In today’s episode, we cover the 3 WORST money min…

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139. How to Test New Biz Ideas and Then Go All In, with Jon Matzner from Sagan Passport 26:16

4M ago26:16

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In this episode, Neel sits down with Jon Matzner about his entrepreneurial journey and the launch of Sagan Passport. Jon emphasizes the importance of iterative experimentation and finding variations on a theme. He shares his mindset when testing new ideas and the value of being flexible and adaptable. Jon also explains the concept of Sagan Passport…

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138. Quitting a $1M/Yr Salary To Go Surfing Every Day, with Khe Hy, host of the Examined Life Podcast 32:20

4M ago32:20

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In this episode, Neel chats with Khe, a former finance professional who quit his high-paying job to pursue a more fulfilling life. They discuss Khe's background, his career journey, and the midlife crisis that led him to reevaluate his priorities. They also explore the concept of lifestyle creep and how Khe managed his spending habits. The conversa…

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3Xing Your Business and Going from Sleeper to Winner W/Kevin Miller | Elite Performance Podcast #47 40:23

4M ago40:23

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In today’s episode Kevin Miller joins us to share his story of going from buying businesses that were on growth trajectories and seeing them falter to 3Xing his current business and putting it into a 10x trajectory on top of that. We cover the 5 part framework that enabled him to find more business success, but also what allowed him to show up in a…

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137. Going Big And Launching 100+ Locations in 11 Months, with Aaron Harper CEO of Rolling Suds Franchise 25:38

4M ago25:38

25:38

In this episode, Neel chats with Aaron Harper, CEO of Rolling Suds, about his journey in the franchise industry. Aaron shares his background in the film industry and his transition to entrepreneurship. He explains his approach to acquiring Rolling Suds and turning it into a franchise. Aaron discusses the importance of building a strong franchise sy…

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136. Quitting the 9-5 and Launching a 7-Figure Fencing Business, with Connor Loftus 25:45

5M ago25:45

25:45

In this episode, Neel sits down with Connor Loftus from Mike's Fences and dive into his entrepreneurial journey, exploring the fusion of passion, family influence, and market opportunity that led to the creation of his company. Takeaways: Entrepreneurship often involves seizing opportunities where one's passion aligns with market demand. The journe…

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The Top 10 “Money Stories” that Hold Entrepreneurs Back W/Mike Brown | Elite Performance Podcast #46 1:05:01

5M ago1:05:01

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Mike Brown, a former F-18 pilot and entrepreneur with an 8 figure exit, turned wealth advisor joins us to talk money stories and why entrepreneurs hold themselves back from true financial success. In this gem of an episode we cover: Why we only allow ourselves to be as successful as we feel we deserve & what to do about it The 10 money stories that…

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135. Launching a Roofing Business to 8-Figures in Year 1, with Cole Simpson 24:40

5M ago24:40

24:40

In this episode, Neel Parekh interviews Cole Simpson, owner of a roofing company, about his journey in entrepreneurship. Cole shares his background and how he got into the roofing business. He discusses the challenges and lessons he learned along the way, including his experience with franchising and acquisitions. Cole shares his motivations and go…

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How Our Wants Make Us Stupid & Why We Rebranded the Pod | Elite Performance Podcast #45 47:36

5M ago47:36

47:36

Ever wondered why you made such a bad decision about that employee you hoped would work out or the project you really want to see succeed? In this episode, Itamar and Alex break down why the projects that we’re most invested in often bring the worst out of us and how to avoid that. They cover: How to avoid our blindspots “The Set” and the 4 step pr…

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134. Do You Need $10K/Mo to be "Free"? An Interview with Stephen Heiner 27:19

5M ago27:19

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In this episode Neel sits down for the second time with Stephen Heiner, who previously appeared on episode 108, when he had just newly moved into a Catholic seminary after having been location independent for a decade. This was Neel's "6 month checkup" on Stephen. Neel and Stephen discuss: - Stephen's frame for freedom, i.e. discipline = freedom, a…

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133. Putting In Two Weeks to Go Full-time on his Own Cleaning Business, with Logan Robison 16:16

5M ago16:16

16:16

In this episode Neel sits down with Logan Robison who just quit his job in the last few weeks to go full-time on his business. Neel and Logan discuss: - a side hustle he started in February 2020: a photo booth which he made 5X on upon exit despite starting the month before Covid hit - how a big project at his full-time job forced a crisis and a nic…

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132. Traveling the World with your Family, Total Location Freedom w/ Martijn Reintjes 23:58

6M ago23:58

23:58

In this episode Neel sits down with Martijn Reintjes, who is currently three months into a 7-month trip with his wife and three kids. And this isn't the first time he's done this, either. Neel and Martijn discuss: - how they had to fiscally exit the Netherlands, their home base, so that they wouldn't be fined for homeschooling their kids on the roa…

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131. Launching an Investor-Backed Call Center for Cannabis, with Donald Spann 27:56

6M ago27:56

27:56

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 nee…

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Conquer 2024 - The Goal That Makes Everything Else Irrelevant | Elite Performance Podcast #44 14:12

6M ago14:12

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In today’s podcast Itamar shares a quick high impact workshop on how to set yourself up to WIN BIG in 2024. It covers: Figuring out the one key action that will make the biggest impact for you in 2024 How to avoid the “Emotion Focused” vs “Problem Focused” trap A simple question to remove emotional and mental blindspots What’s your one big thing fo…

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130. Interviewing With Purpose & Pivoting Fast, with Danny Miranda 25:12

6M ago25:12

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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…

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Is Celebrating Wins Important + How to Effectively Debrief 2023 | Elite Performance Podcast #43 18:46

7M ago18:46

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“Show me a man who hasn’t failed and I’ll show you a man who hasn’t tried” On today’s episode we give you a step-by-step guide on how to debrief your 2023 like an elite special forces operator. Itamar also shares his personal shortcomings and lessons from the year. We cover: Why people avoid debriefing Failure Poor Debrief vs Effective Debrief The …

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129. The FINAL EPISODE of the Remote Local Podcast 3:33

7M ago3:33

3:33

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

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128. 30 Garage Upgrade Locations Nationwide Using 1 Unique Sales Tactic 26:12

7M ago26:12

26:12

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 Synd…

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Fake Humility Keeps You Weak | Elite Performance Podcast #42 45:38

7M ago45:38

45:38

“If you want to be a strong, confident man, you must be able to take pride in the fact that you see yourself as a better man than most.” In today’s episode, we break down this highly controversial and “triggering” statement. Main topics covered: Effective vs ineffective humility Why humility can be dangerous for men The 3 part system to being able …

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127. Selling 200 Stores for Halal Guys, then Buying in and Growing to $15M in Revenue with Paul T Tran 25:39

7M ago25:39

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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 …

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126. From Side Hustle Mobile Car Wash to 8-Figure Mobile Brake Repair with Walker Drewett of NuBrakes 21:44

7M ago21:44

21:44

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…

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Judge People | Elite Performance Podcast #41 48:30

8M ago48:30

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“You shouldn’t judge people?” Well, why not? Who came up with this PC nonsense that you shouldn’t judge? In today’s episode we’ll cover: Why you should judge people How to do that effectively in order to grow yourself without putting others down The 1 emotional divide that separates those who can judge effectively and those who get emotional and vo…

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125. Running a $100K/Mo Local Biz Remotely From Japan with Chris Schwab of Think Maids and Inova Local 30:57

8M ago30:57

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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 discu…

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124. A Remote Local Barber Shop Meets Speakeasy with Ben Davis of The Gents Place 24:45

8M ago24:45

24:45

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…

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Why Positive Thinking Makes You Weak | Elite Performance Podcast #40 42:01

8M ago42:01

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“How do I stop negative thinking and switch to more positive thinking?” In today’s episode Itamar and Alex dive into why that question itself can cause so many people to fall short of their potential and also live an unpleasant life. They cover: The downside of the positive thinking trap Passive vs. Active mindsets Why trying to be a positive perso…

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123: From Passive Income to Passionate Pursuits with Brian Luebben 30:16

8M ago30:16

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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 Vivi…

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