Check out our programs by entrepreneurs who’ve achieved what they claim to teach: www.upflip.com/academy

Their franchise fee is around 30k btw in case anyone's wondering, a cleaning business doesnt even take $1k to start so handing someone else that much to "give you a business" means you have money to waste and no initiative. Because a savy entrepreneur with that much capital could create a booming startup with no help .

@bamthebully

5 ай бұрын

%100 correct

@ReefSideMMA

5 ай бұрын

True

@HappyCleanersWA

5 ай бұрын

lol buying a business means you have no initiative? That makes no sense.. a savvy entrepreneur is buying cashflow and buying a company is a cheat code on saving time. Paying $200k for a company that can save you 6 years of time building is an absolute no brainer. Entrepreneurs are also looking for leverage and buying a business is leveraging money, time, and other people. The guy being interviewed is sharp

@TuneTuber

4 ай бұрын

lol I don’t think you understand what savy means. You buy cash flow because NPV matters.

@lilnugizaking

4 ай бұрын

Well a business owner can also start a burger stand for 1k$ compared to a McDonald’s franchise but obviously you see the difference. As a franchisee you pay for their marketing and branding to bring in customers for you

There is so much money to be made in this world and he is chasing it day after day. His strategies and overall perspective is the qualities of an amazing business owner! I’m starting a small auto detailing business, advertising my services, gaining clients, and climbing that ladder at 20 years old.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Indeeded!! That's awesome, let us know how it goes ;)

@NeelBParekh

9 ай бұрын

Glad it resonated, and thanks for the kind words! Best of luck on your journey

@martyolson9433

9 ай бұрын

Nice! Good for you!

@ibizawavey8630

8 ай бұрын

@@NeelBParekh Bro you had me at travel the world, that's my dream. I booked a call with your team, let's see how it goes.

@moizkhan8057

7 ай бұрын

​@NeelBParekh hey bud. Ty for the insight. I have simple questions. I know yourr are very busy but I would love to get an answer. 1. Is this agency model dependent on you creating your company and hiring people to work under your company and sending them jobs. Or 2. You have an agency where you have many other cleaning companies (sub-contract) under your umbrella and you just provide them jobs.. Please let me know which model is yours and if other model would work as well.

Having a systems in place for the phone script... is worth GOLD. Thank you for sharing.

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Hope you picked up a thing or two from the script. It was insanely good!

Really Thank You Upflip for Interviewing Neel Parekh, It Just Gives Me A Whole New Brilliant Idea Today !

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

That's fantastic! We're thrilled to have featured him. We're also curious - what brilliant idea do you have up your sleeve? 😊

Wow!! I didn't finish watching the video yet and I had to stop to leave a like and a comment! So much good information. A lot of videos that I saw before, it was all about their cars, money, and houses. Thank you, mate!!

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting us know that you're enjoying the video! He did share a ton of golden nuggets and we just couldn't get enough of it!

Excellent interview. Very impressed.

If anything, I do want to say thank you for changing my perspective. I would have never thought that a "cleaning-service business" can also go remote.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Were you inspired to start your own cleaning business? ☺️

Paul is in the house. Never clicked so fast. Paul is the G. O. A. T 🐐of this channel. Welcome back Paul.

I'm a real estate investor and content creator, and I'm super inspired by stories like this. Imagine turning $1,000 into $1 million every year in just 3 years, all while working from anywhere - that's amazing! What really stands out to me is how important it is to answer the phone when running a business.

@mikeb.3189

7 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree with you more!!! So amazing!!!

Great episode, thanks guys! But it would have been great if you guys could've talked a bit more about the risks of this kind of business - insurance coverage, theft, damages, etc.

@trymerckremodelingrepair4554

7 ай бұрын

Also I what vetting process do you have in place to assure quality people with a clean record.

YESS PAULL IS BACK WOHOOOO

Phenomenal interview! So many gems and words of wisdom buried in this episode! Neil is very intelligent and captivating! I wish him the greatest success.

That sales pitch can be used for every business! Very good content once again!!

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

I'm really glad you found it helpful! Are you a business owner, or are you thinking about starting one? 😊

Wow, Neil, your journey from corporate finance to building a remote local business is truly inspiring! It's evident that you've put a lot of thought and effort into making it work. I'm curious, considering the importance of customer reviews, what have been some of the most effective strategies you've used to encourage customers to leave positive reviews for your cleaning service?

@markanthonymanayan2136

9 ай бұрын

I agree with you! Neil shared valuable insights that can help others on their entrepreneurial journey. Keep up the fantastic work!

@CyrineTuazon

9 ай бұрын

It's fascinating to see how you transformed a traditional local service into a fully remote operation, and your revenue growth is impressive.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

One key tip he firmly suggests is ensuring that the process of leaving reviews is incredibly fast and user-friendly for customers. When it becomes complex, it's much less likely that anyone will take the time to leave a review! 🌟

@shekinahmariesol8919

9 ай бұрын

I find it very inspiring to hear how Neil was able to turn his local cleaning business into a fully remote one. He did this by finding the right model and hitting three main pieces of criteria. He also spent under a thousand dollars to get started, which is very impressive.

@lusyow0517

8 ай бұрын

Authenticity is crucial when soliciting reviews. Never fake or manipulate reviews, as this can damage your reputation and violate review platform guidelines. Focus on providing top-notch service, and the positive reviews will naturally follow.

A lot of knowledge! He's all about marketing. He can do just about any business and replicate success. Using the right tools to manage his leads and following up.

@UpFlip

7 ай бұрын

You're right! Once you've mastered the intricacies of marketing, you can succeed in any business. 🙌

This channel is so helpful. Please keep up the excellent work. Thank you.

@UpFlip

11 күн бұрын

Glad you found it helpful! Hope the information you learn propels you to new heights and success. 🚀

What does he use for his website. Looks absolutely game changing

This is a great video!

@UpFlip

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed it ❤️

I love this guy just for the answer he gave in the quick quiz answer, what a legend.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Smart guy! ☺️

hey what software to use for the instant quote and booking feature on the website? would love to have in on my gohighlevel too thanks

It's inspiring to see how determination, innovation, and leveraging technology can lead to such remarkable success in such a short period of time. This video is invaluable for anyone trying to start their own business or take their own business to new heighs.

The mock call sales section is great, definitely copying that

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Surely helpful! 👊

This is an incredibly insightful video. I appreciate the depth that Neel provided on his systems, processes, and how they are designed around the psychology of the customer. I'm also inspired by how he leverages data. Excellent!

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

He's done extensive research when he started and has applied the knowledge he learned to develop his systems. Clever guy!

1:17 - 2 years of vacation every year!? I want that job!! :) Just picking. I flub up here and there when I'm on camera too. Great video as always!

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Imagine how stressful his work was that he was able to get a 2 year vacation yearly 😂

Thank you for sharing this amazing video!

@UpFlip

Ай бұрын

Glad you found the video amazing! 🙏

Great info! What company do you use for 5 touch marketing and shipping brownies?

Great video 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Were you inspired to start your own cleaning business? ☺️

I would like to know what system he uses for reviews. Love the way he described it.

His energy is amazing😀Thank you for giving so many helpful tips 🙌🏾

@UpFlip

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Do you also run a cleaning business?

@GnomeSlimeAF

Ай бұрын

@@UpFlip No I don't. I just think your videos are inspiring for the tips that can help anyone in any industry tbh

It was an owesome and very informative video ❤.

@UpFlip

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope we inspired you to try this type of biz! 🙏

Wow fantastic story!! But I didnt get it, why he needed only a laptop and a wifi connection at the beginning? what about cleaning equipments? Secondly, how franchise does work in terms the company is totally remote?

I love watching every Upflip videos. It gives me that push, plus hope that screams, "There is money to be made out there". And yes, death to mosquitoes world wide😂

Great story. Love to there about success and all the work that goes into that success. Some advice, if you look through binoculars you can see better if you take the lens covers off. :)

Love this! What is the dashboard being used to automate the mangement of the company reviews?

Wow. Awesome. This just gave me an idea. And if this inspires anyone remember to move in silence...only get with people who want to rise together from zero...not someone who would only help you if u pay them upfront...if someone sees longterm potential and you and those someones also see long term team potential...then team up...but dont share all your movements...steps to take anyone can learn....the doing is the hard part to maintain but with a team you lighten up the load

Paul is back!

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

🥳

Really good episode! Wish he would've dropped a few crumbs on his cost for contractors vs his revenue.

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Glad you found the episode valuable! We'll keep your suggestion in mind for future episodes! 🔥

Whats the name of the dashboard he uses for following up with customers at 23:28?

Amazing

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hope you learned a thing or two from Neel 🙌

Wow incredible

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Were you inspired to start your own remote cleaning business?

This guest is awesome. Both of you guys

@UpFlip

Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! 🔥

Good stuff!

Can we apply this with (senior) home care service(my kids are RNs and love to travel)? What other services and be good for running remotely for example, handyman, plumbing, auto glass/windshield repair, car key programming, AC/Heater repair, home appliance repair install, TV Mount install, furniture moving, mobile car repair, tree services, air duct cleaner/replacement etc.?

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Home care service does indeed seem like a promising candidate for a remote business. It's wise to conduct thorough research before diving in, and the digital age has made that process much more accessible. Wishing you the very best of luck!

Love your channel

I hope he noticed that the brochure has a major spelling error. I'm surprised that a printing company in the US sent a product to the client without checking it.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Great catch!

great video once again, my goal to is automate my service and run it virtually but I am starting the in person service by hiring people to clean. Can't believe they made that typo on the pamphlet !

@UpFlip

4 ай бұрын

Good luck with your business! Hope this video showed you how to get started with automation. 💪

You can do it in usa canada ...but other countries i dont know if thats works

Just saying Paul if my favorite interviewer.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

You'll get to see him a lot going forward ;)

@NokthulaMadondo

9 ай бұрын

That makes two of us ❤

Great segment. I wonder if you need to start off as a cleaner to know what you are doing and what is formula is for employee rates and cleaning rates.

@shakibishfaq8627

Ай бұрын

He didn't start as a cleaner.

Dan, AND he is gorgeous!

This video is packed with so much value. No flexing no cars, lavish vacations.. just facts and tips.

Thank you for this great information. What service do you use in South Africa to answer your phones?

21:57 bro still has the binocular covers on LMAO

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

😅

The problem I have with this, and many of the UpFlip videos, is the way it glazes over the issue of finding people to actually do the work. We are currently in the middle of a labor crisis where it is almost impossible to find reliable unskilled labor. The majority of the video should be dedicated to how to solve for that one problem.

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion! We always aim to cover a wide range of topics, and that one sounds quite specific. It's a great idea for future content. 😄

@CristobalMondragon

8 ай бұрын

Simple: offer better pay, there's no such thing as "labor crisis" people want to get paid more that's it

@hisham-ju2wt

7 ай бұрын

​@@CristobalMondragon I appreciate your input 👍

@bamthebully

5 ай бұрын

He’s making this sound super easy, but it’s not. I’ve ran a cleaning business for years, employees steal clients, they steal items, dealing with clients is very frustrating, also most people are cheap , they don’t want to pay more then $200 for a cleaning, this guy isn’t running a cleaning business, he’s selling franchises, this is way different, and yet they label it as a “cleaning”business. Please don’t try to jump into this thinking you will reach a million easily.

@HappyCleanersWA

5 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠@@CristobalMondragonoffering more money doesn’t help. Bad employees also want more money. Industry standard is $17/hr for cleaners in our area and we bumped up to $25/hr to get better talent. We quickly learned that we got more applicants but the talent level didn’t change. Jobs that used to have people lined up out the door for $20/hr are now unable to get people to show up to interviews for $30/hr. There is very much so a labor issue right now

i am so surprised, that this is working remotly. he must have the most amazing recruiting skills.

@UpFlip

7 ай бұрын

He does work with cleaning agencies. And with the experience he has, he does have excellent recruitment skills 😉

@OneAwareness1

5 ай бұрын

It’s all about having a system in place. And he sends new subcontractors on a test clean before sending them to someone’s home

Is there anyway to upload these without any background music? It could be an unlisted video. Thank you

Could you please bring more people up who are not selling their coaching / franchise? 🙏

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. BTW we think franchises are great due to their impressive success rate of 80%, a stark contrast to the mere 20% success rate observed among independent ventures ;)

@lowrider5717

9 ай бұрын

Buy an existing cleaning business already has clients and making money!

@creditperception2468

9 ай бұрын

Nothing is free in this Life , even if they gave all the sauce you will say it’s a LIE and never take action

*Everything he says is easy but what's REALLY HARD is to find good work force and people to work for you as cleaners.* *There is a shortage of employees everywhere - look at all big corporate stores - NOW HIRING signs everywhere that pay a good hourly rate, benefits health insurance etc YET there are hardly anyone ready to work.*

@TropTrevTv

7 ай бұрын

Yup

@eliianskee5889

6 ай бұрын

They just don’t wanna work for you… There’s plenty of workers out there 😐

@khaleefax9553

6 ай бұрын

@@eliianskee5889 No, there are hiring signs everywhere - read my comment again. Walmart, Target, Costco, Every other gas station, every other small business..... the problem is, Uber and Delivery business has been booming so much that every blue collar is getting into it. Truly work your own hours, nothing to sell, too much inline. No slavery of a 9-5 boss and work. Everyone wants it.

@OneAwareness1

5 ай бұрын

That’s not right. The nature of this work is different from the jobs you’re talking about.

@khaleefax9553

5 ай бұрын

@@OneAwareness1 You still cant find enough people to work for you with commitment and dedication in this market ... give it a shot.

1:12 You had me at "Heavy on Excel" 🤑Underappreciated AND heavy on Excel? that is just torture.

@NeelBParekh

9 ай бұрын

Don't get me started on the Excel macros I had to use...

@TKayCO

9 ай бұрын

“Two years of vacation every year” doesn’t sound too bad though.

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Indeed!

Impressive!

The Bulanov is back!😁

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

We appreciate you tuning in! We hope you enjoyed the video ☺️

Would love to hear more about getting the first employee(s) when first starting. I assume they aren’t 1099 as that wouldn’t be allowed with this style of operation (you’re dictating what time they carry out the jobs, so they aren’t 1099’s). How do you afford to have an employee on payroll when first starting? Thanks!

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

That's a great question and certainly something we should've asked him. If we get another interview in the future, that question will surely be at the top of the list. 🙌

@thehustlenetwork

7 ай бұрын

You are allowed to give a window arrival time.

@isthishere

7 ай бұрын

Why can’t they be 1099? It’s gig work like DoorDash or Uber.

@HappyCleanersWA

5 ай бұрын

You can and should start as 1099, it’s definitely gray area but once you have a handful you can transition them to W2. Opening payroll too early is super expensive

Do you price the same throughout all countries?

Is no one else gonna mention the misspelling of "cleaing" on printed brochures at 17:36 ??

@TheLondonAlliance

7 ай бұрын

Lol

How did you make sure the workers could actually clean? I've hired workers from those sites but had to train heavily

@ChristianJHarris

3 ай бұрын

Usually, you need one great cleaner on staff that will train others.

@daily.trades

3 ай бұрын

Same!

@daily.trades

3 ай бұрын

@@ChristianJHarriscompletely agree

Nice work

@mohdnazam6466

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for reply me

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch! ☺️

OMGI LOVE NEEL!!!!! He is who inspired me to start a cleaning business too!!!!

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ☺️

@NeelBParekh

9 ай бұрын

😃👋so happy to hear this!

@ddfelder2

9 ай бұрын

@@UpFlipI definitely already do! I want to be featured one day!

@ddfelder2

9 ай бұрын

@@NeelBParekhthank you for passing the baton and being a huge inspiration! 🤗

@irmakalember3709

9 ай бұрын

I want to start one and to get it. Let’s partner up.

This I need to start my cleaning business. Idk how to do this. I need to start cleaning and to hire women to clean. How to get costumers?

great info, I was intrigued as Im starting from nothing so the franchise idea sounded great but found out you basically have to be rich to start a franchise with them so I guess its a no go for me, maybe start like he did without a system go door to door with a bucket & rag

@UpFlip

7 ай бұрын

We understand the sentiment. You can always start as a stand-alone. Franchising isn't the only way to a successful business venture. Hope you still have some valuable takeaways 🙏

I always call the $ the "My ridiculous number". It's the number I will 100% walk away from whatever it is I'm doing work wise only. EVERYONE has a number for this.

Totally in love with the business model, i have a question, how do we stop the client from being direct with the labor? maybe going forward the client calls the labor directly at a cheaper bargain, need suggestions on this please...thank you

@NeelBParekh

2 ай бұрын

Hey there! Neel here. Most clients have worked with individual cleaners before and don’t want the headache of scheduling and reliability, especially as it relates to Airbnbs. It’ll still happen though, no way around it, but happens less than one would think

hey UpFlip, how can we but the operation manual, I'm so obbssessed with operations, and does it ork for all businesses or certain industries and types of businesses?

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

That manual he showed is all about his franchise cleaning biz. Every business has similarities, but specific niches has their own special techniques. What kinds of businesses are you thinking of starting?

@hivyfalou1393

9 ай бұрын

@@UpFlip cllothes brand but I also always learn about business and operations as they are related to my job, but how can I get the book, and does it help me in business and operations in general?

this is inspiration for a man from prison

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely, there's always hope for a fresh start! 🌟

What are the main softwares they are using?

Can someone tell me what software he is using to manage leads and online gamified form?

@chillbeatsforu

3 ай бұрын

Most CRM's would work for this

He’s smart to have shifted his business model to a franchise company. I wonder how much of that 25% margin comes from royalty fees.

@deathbybears

8 ай бұрын

Underrated question.

@Lightflames85

8 ай бұрын

I personally think that cleaning is not the best service business to get into because the service fee is relatively low onless you make it into monthly subscription where it cost like 5000 dollars a month. Then it makes sense because your not competing on price but value offered.

@NeelBParekh

8 ай бұрын

Hey there, Neel here. The above numbers are all for my LA business (not franchise). So none of the 25% is attributed to the royalty fees :)

@ibizawavey8630

8 ай бұрын

@@Lightflames85 which is the best service business to start?

@mikeb.3189

7 ай бұрын

@@NeelBParekhThank you so much for taking the time to respond to this thread! Much appreciated, very interested in this business.

Ok I would love to know more about the business model that he used since he said it could work with any kind of service. I have a decorating service for the holidays. How can I implement a business model like his ?

@UpFlip

7 ай бұрын

That's great! Please feel free to contact Neel so he can better advise you. The link of his website is in the description! ☺️

i see you trying to increase that watch time upflip lol good vid

Yea Neel

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Hope you learned a thing or two from Neel! Thanks for watching 🔥

I think the reason most people considering building a company don't hire consultants (sherpas) to help them, is that most people charge quite a bit for this. A lot of people start a business with max a few thousand dollars to spend.

@UpFlip

Ай бұрын

Having a mentor isn't an absolute must; you can always find one when you're ready. But if you've got the means, it's wise to have them right from the start to supercharge your success!

What is the dashboard at 23:30????

@14:44 his brochure has a blatant spelling error; "outsource your cleaing"......uh oh =P

At 17.07 it looks like hes made a really bad spelling error on all his leaflets

My only question ... How would a cleaning business get the cleaning products, (eg, cleaning supplies) remote 🤔

i have so many questions ? does he provide supplies?

Ya but I could easily say I want to pay one time. How do you deal with those customers? I'm sure there's plenty of em

How do you stop the customers going to the cleaners directly for the second time, and skip the middle man?

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Great question! In his business model, the cleaners represent his company when dealing with customers, and they don't identify themselves as contractors. He has a clear agreement in place between his company and the cleaning agencies to prevent these kinds of problems.

@OU81TWO

8 ай бұрын

​@@UpFlipAn "agreement" isn't going to stop someone from stealing customers.

@OneAwareness1

5 ай бұрын

They may steal a customer or two, but then they’re cut off from the flow of new customers because they don’t have the know-how

It would be nice if the ads were placed in a better place. They seem to be very irrupt. Like maybe at the end of sentence and not the middle. End the thought before the irruption

You started in one location, Los Angeles? All other locations are franchises?

@UpFlip

6 ай бұрын

He doesn't have an actual location as he works remotely, but yes, he does have a bunch of franchises. ☺️

Add timecodes

What software is he using ? Thats what we need to know.

@DunnandDrew

6 ай бұрын

Go High Level

Does he hire people that do the cleaning on full time job?If not, on what type of contract are they working and how are they managing time assuming these people have full time job?If yes, how did he payed them in beginning?

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

These are excellent questions! He collaborates with cleaning agencies, so there's a formal agreement between his company and the agencies.

Hey Upflip team please bring a HVAC guy

When i will see software development company business and it business please love from India brother

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

We're working on it! 👊

How much did your finance degree play into this / was that your competitive advantage?

@OneAwareness1

5 ай бұрын

Bro he’s not the only one doing this. There are a lot of people in the remote cleaning business and they’re mostly hitting big numbers. That’s because you can expand far and wide, whereas a local business is stuck in one area

Can someone please please please take the time to explain to me how he is getting calls routed to south africa from calling a local number. I need this badly.

@UpFlip

8 ай бұрын

Although we didn't delve into this extensively in the video, the process is quite typical of call centers worldwide. His call center in South Africa manages his phone lines. This can be achieved by acquiring virtual numbers from services like Google Voice and others. This practice is well-documented and can be found online. Hope this helps!

@OdinYG

8 ай бұрын

@@UpFlip thank you so much for taking the time to reply!!

Go High Level!

@UpFlip

9 ай бұрын

Do you use that platform to scale your business? ☺️

OUTSOURCE YOUR CLEAING, LOL.

So it looks like this is a referral biz and not an actual cleaning service?

@UpFlip

7 ай бұрын

It's a cleaning service with a franchise biz model. Hope this clarifies! ☺️