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Listening Time 27 Minutes

Run Your Business From the Beach: A Guide to Operating a Remote Business

With Anthony & Jhanilka Hartzog

Episode Overview

Learn how to manage your business from anywhere with the right systems and remote staff. This episode covers practical strategies for delegating tasks, setting clear pricing, and using automation to streamline operations. Whether you’re scaling your business or seeking more freedom, these insights will help you stay efficient without being tied to the office. Join host Adam Sylvester, and Anthony & Jhanilka Hartzog of The Hartrimony.

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Show Notes

  • [00:00] Introduction to the podcast and guests
  • [01:17] Introduction to remote operations and running a business remotely
  • [02:38] Managing customer expectations for a remote business
  • [05:40] Emphasizing the value of anonymity
  • [09:07] Roles of VAs, operations managers, and remote assistants
  • [10:57] Using online booking, with conditions in place for varied job sizes
  • [13:24] Overcoming one of the biggest roadblocks of getting out of your business
  • [14:54] Creating SOPs (standard operating procedures) and training remote employees
  • [17:34] Additional technology to help run your remote business
  • [18:03] Maintaining service quality remotely, and setting expectations during the hiring process
  • [22:40] The owners’ role in a successful remote business
  • [24:37] The future of the gig economy and potential for remote businesses
  • [26:12] Adam’s Key Takeaways: Clear SOPs, clear pricing on your website, and hire remote staff

About the speakers

HOST

Adam Sylvester

CHARLOTTESVILLE GUTTER PROS AND CHARLOTTESVILLE LAWN CARE

Website: adamsylvester.com

Adam started Charlottesville Lawn Care in 2013 and Charlottesville Gutter Pros in the fall of 2020, in Charlottesville, VA. He likes to say, “I do gutters and grass! When it rains the grass grows and the gutters leak!” He got into owning his own business because he saw it as a huge opportunity to generate great income while living a life that suited him. He believes that small companies can make a serious impact on their communities and on every individual they touch, and he wanted to build a company that could make a big difference. His sweet spot talent is sales and marketing with a strong passion for building a place his team wants to work. Adam values his employees and loves leading people. While operations and efficiency is not something that comes naturally to him, he is constantly working to improve himself and his business in these areas. 

Guest

Anthony & Jhanilka Hartzog

The Hartrimony

Website:cleaningbusinessuniversity.com/
YouTube: @TheHartrimony
TikTok: @TheHartrimony

Jhanilka and Anthony Hartzog are the dynamic duo behind Maids 2 Match, a premier residential cleaning service that serves Dallas, TX,  and surrounding area with top-notch cleaning service since 2017. The Hartzogs ventured into this business to help pay off their debt and recognized a market need for an online cleaning service. Since 2020, they have been sharing their success through coaching, helping students across 42 states generate over $13 million in revenue in the past four years. They pride themselves on the efficient systems they’ve implemented, allowing them to step back from daily operations. Additionally, they host the “More than a Side Hustle” podcast, discussing business and entrepreneurship insights.

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