Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Advice for Disrupting an Industry and Starting Your First Business with Ajay Prakash
Wed, 18 Dec 2024
In recent years, private equity has taken a special interest in old-school businesses like plumbing, electrical and laundry. Today, guest host Morgan Lavoie talks to someone who saw that potential a long time ago: Ajay Prakash, CEO and co-founder of Rinse, a company that is building the first national brand in laundry and dry cleaning. Ajay unpacks how to find, test and scale those old-school businesses that are ripe for innovation. Plus, he shares advice for anyone who has a New Year's resolution to start a company. Check out more of Ajay’s work at Rinse here: https://www.rinse.com/
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You know, there was this one time before I did my own money rehab when I checked my credit score and I realized I had no idea what it actually meant for my financial future. That's when it hit me. It was time to get serious about my money. We've all had that moment, right?
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Money Rehabbers, let's talk about planning for a second because I know you want to hit those big financial goals, whether it's buying a home, funding your dream, investing in your future, or just feeling more confident about your financial picture. You need more than a set it and forget it approach. You need a creative plan. And yeah, I mean that literally.
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I'm Nicole Lappin, the only financial expert you don't need a dictionary to understand. It's time for some money rehab.
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