Christopher Schwab Email & Phone Number

Tokyo, Jp

I founded and currently lead Inova Local, the premier US-based virtual assistant agency for local business owners, managing over 30 North American virtual assistants and managers remotely from Japan. We deliver comprehensive systems implementation and management services, streamlining operational efficiency for businesses within the $250,000 to $3,000,000 revenue bracket. Inova Local helps you run your business so you can focus on growth. We provide dedicated virtual assistants with prior administrative and local business experience, regularly handling tasks such as:-Booking customers via phone, website, and industry-specific marketing channels.-Scheduling teams and coordinating before, during, and after jobs.-Managing emails, customer issues, and follow-ups.-Handling daily administrative tasks.Our achievements include:-Fully managing dozens of 6 and 7-figure businesses, allowing the owners to become largely absentee.-Collaborating with large national franchises and their franchisees across North America to free up their franchisees time.-Industry leaders in the home services spaces, where we regularly present on business systems, building office teams, managing remote teams, and outsourcing effectively. Visit us at inovalocal.com to schedule a call and learn how we can save you time and stress.

I developed and oversee Schwab Consulting, a comprehensive entrepreneurial support program that provides strategic advisory and coaching sessions. Our focus is on helping new business owners and tradesmen start their own local service businesses, such as house cleaning, painting, or lawn care companies. We also work with existing local business owners to turn their businesses into incredibly efficient, systemized machines.Key offerings include:-The Local Business MBA Programme: A custom MBA-style curriculum designed to boost marketing, sales, and operational performance. Currently in active use by over 250 companies with revenues between $100,000 and $3 million.-Community Support: A thriving business community of over 1,500 small business owners, providing a platform for discussion, a business book club, coaching, and more.Our achievements include:-Successfully replicated efficient systems in hundreds of local businesses across North America and internationally.-Helped business owners reduce their working hours significantly while increasing efficiency and profitability.-Assisted with the launch of over 100 local service businesses across 10+ countries. Join our community to benefit from:-Monthly book clubs-Business challenges-Expert group calls-Ready-to-use templates and strategiesLearn more about our MBA programme and join the community at localbusinessmba.com.

Acquired Express Home Maids, a well-reputed vacation rental and residential cleaning company serving Florida state, which was then subsequently rolled up into the main Think Maids brand. We then turned the company around by making it profitable, lean and well-positioned to grow in the market and sold it onto a new owner for a significant ROI.

Acquired Valet Maids, one of the top residential cleaning companies in Dallas, Texas which was then subsequently rolled up into the main Think Maids brand. We then turned the company around by making it profitable, lean and well-positioned to grow in the market and sold it onto a new owner for a high ROI.

Washington, Dc, Us

Successfully exited Think Maids in May 2024, acquired by an industry leader. Think Maids was established as a premium residential and vacation rental cleaning business in Washington, D.C. and scaled into a nationwide, multi-state service.Key accomplishments:-Led the brand vision, created the website, recruited experienced cleaning professionals, and marketed effectively to customers. Managed a team of 12+ remotely from Tokyo, Japan.-Bootstrapped from $0 to over $20,000 per month in revenue within the first 90 days, with an initial budget of $700. Achieved significant growth, becoming a leading cleaning business in the DMV area.-Authored extensive business case studies on scaling local companies, presented to MBA students, and detailed discussions at startup conferences across the United States.-Recognized on TIME Magazine’s website, Side Hustle School, renowned business podcasts, and featured in the bestselling book "100 Side Hustles" by Chris Guillebeau.Notable features:-A book by a 4x bestselling author on million-dollar side hustles (100 Side Hustles: Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Job).-Episode 87 of Side Hustle School, a popular entrepreneurial podcast, downloaded over 40,000 times in 48 hours.-Featured on The Penny Hoarder, the largest personal finance website with over 17 million monthly readers.-Extensive case study on building a real-life, local million-dollar business.-Featured on TIME Magazine Online.

Remote, Remote, Hr

Tiimis was a side project designed to be the first true all-in-one software for virtual assistants. As a VA agency owner, I grew frustrated with the need to pay for multiple tools to operate effectively, so I co-founded Tiimis to provide an integrated solution for myself and other VA agency owners.With Tiimis, users could:-Automate time tracking, client reports, and invoicing.-Create flexible workspaces for clients with one or multiple VAs.-Send and sign contracts within the app.-Easily archive VAs and clients.-Communicate directly within the app without the need for integrations.Tiimis was later merged with Inova Local and commercially deployed for several years before being discontinued.

Hireri was a platform that helps local service business owners hire more effectively by being a hiring concierge. We helped you find, qualify & verify all your applicants. Letting you just do the interviews. Whilst Hireri has been discontinued, the service is still available as part of our other business Inova Local.

Pearl River, Ny, Us

• Organize, Prepare, and Oversee the Fraternity Brotherhood Committee.• Responsible for the planning and execution of Brotherhood events for the whole Fraternity chapter.• Responsible for organizing and using the Committee budget.

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology

Minor, Computer Science

Study Abroad, Korean Studies

A Levels In Psychology (A), Economics (A), And Government & Politics (B).

Cisco Ipro Level 3 Certified Networking Technician, Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications

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