Christopher Schwab didn’t build Inova Local to chase scale. He built it to solve a real problem: how to support home service businesses with reliable, high-quality remote admin help.
What started as a side project quickly became a profitable VA agency—and a company built for flexibility, documentation, and clean operations. In this episode, Christopher shares how he grew the business with intention and sold it through a fast, strategic acquisition.
You’ll learn:
Why lean, recurring models outperform traditional staffing
What made remote operations hard to sell before the pandemic
How to prepare your company for a fast, low-friction exit
What buyers actually care about—and what catches them off guard
How to balance growth, team care, and long-term personal goals
3 lessons from Christopher’s exit:
Simplicity and documentation make due diligence easy
Know what the business means to you—and what’s next
Take care of your team through the transition
Whether you're scaling a remote service or considering your own exit, this conversation is a playbook for founders who want to build—and exit—with clarity.
Listen now to hear how Christopher structured his acquisition and what he's building next.
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