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How do you create a community-driven startup? | TFJ E47

The Founder's Journey Podcast

April 22, 202429m 59s

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The new episode of The Founder's Journey Podcast is here! Today, we hosted Ricardo Regalado and discussed family businesses and creating a community-driven startup. If you liked this podcast, take a moment to comment, subscribe and share it! 🔥

🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
01:15 - Ricardo's Background
02:20 - How Ricardo's family started a commercial cleaning business and his passion for the industry
05:02 - Origin story of Route
06:22 - What does Route do? 
07:00 - The challenges in running a commercial cleaning business and how Route's products address these challenges.
08:30 - Introduction of the Marketplace feature in Route, designed to facilitate growth for cleaning businesses through subcontracting opportunities.
10:00 - The importance of a community-driven approach in business, and how Route supports a diverse community of cleaning professionals at various business stages.
10:01 - Ricardo elaborates on the importance of simple, user-friendly tech solutions for small businesses in the cleaning industry, emphasizing the need to enhance existing systems rather than replace them.
12:00 - Ricardo discusses the balance between maintaining involvement in his family business and focusing on Route, highlighting the importance of staying connected to the industry.
14:01 - Discussion about building a community rather than just a software, focusing on how Route fosters a supportive environment for all levels of enterprise within the cleaning industry.
20:01 - Discussion on the functionality of the Route Marketplace, emphasizing its role in connecting contractors and facilitating business operations across geographical locations.
21:01 - Ricardo discusses the potential of Route as a hub for education and connection, not just for purchasing supplies but for fostering industry relationships.
22:07 - Expansion of the Route platform to include industry events, mentorship, and a more integrated community approach to support cleaning businesses.
23:00 - Introduction to the "Cleaning and Cocktails" concept, a networking and educational series created by Ricardo, fostering community through informal gatherings.
24:01 - Conclusion of the podcast with reflections on building a community-first business model and future visions for Route expanding globally in the cleaning industry.


📌 Connect with us:
Website: www.TheFoundersJourneyPodcast.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregmoran/ 
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📌 Connect with Ricardo Regalado:
Website: https://rickyregalado.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickyregalado/

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