{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Founder's Journey Podcast","title":"How do you create a community-driven startup? | TFJ E47","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a4635fd2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1799,"description":"📌 Subscribe to The Founder’s Journey Newsletter and never miss an episode!  Our subscribers receive exclusive content, too! – https://www.thefounderscollective.com/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 - Intro01:15 - Ricardo's Background02:20 - How Ricardo's family started a commercial cleaning business and his passion for the industry05:02 - Origin story of Route06:22 - 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...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0kYPRgvaKcrYABuwUQUyaSOFGm8gHLReajF5a6RPvk0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI4NTE5LzE2OTk4/NDY4MDctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}