Jesse Kaplan's guest appearances

Jesse Kaplan

The Less Doing Podcast

Camp Cast

Tim Ferriss

Aubrey Marcus

Mark Manson

David Allen

Chris Ducker

Chris Denson

David Epstein

Brian Scudamore

Wade Foster

Mike Vardy

Abel James

Clint Arthur

Chris Bailey

Nir Eyal

Michael Bungay Stanier

OwlTail

Micah Blum

Miles Provus

Nate Beermann

We are back! After a few day hiatus of late nights, green and white events and saying goodbye to our rookie camp brothers, we are back for a nice long episode of the pod. Today I am joined by Senior Cabin members Jesse Kaplan, Micah Blum, Miles Provus and Nate Beermann to talk about a bunch of green and white events, our team jersey reveal (you can watch the jersey reveal video here) and much more. At the end of the show, we try a new segment the boys like to call the Apple Podcast where we discuss our favorite apples and other things about apples. Enjoy!

We are back! After a few day hiatus of late nights, green and white events and saying goodbye to our rookie camp brothers, we are back for a nice long episode of the pod. Today I am joined by Senior Cabin members Jesse Kaplan, Micah Blum, Miles Provus and Nate Beermann to talk about a bunch of green and white events, our team jersey reveal (<a href="https://youtu.be/Eia8hWi_rA8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">you can watch the jersey reveal video here</a>) and much more. At the end of the show, we try a new segment the boys like to call the Apple Podcast where we discuss our favorite apples and other things about apples. Enjoy!

S4E30 - July 30-Aug 1 w/ Jesse Kaplan, Micah Blum, Miles Provus and Nate Beermann

Episode 110 Summary: In Episode #110 Ari sits down with Harvard-grad and budding entrepreneur Jesse Kaplan of Parcel, an “off-hours delivery service for online shoppers.” During the interview, Jesse and Ari talk about the strategy behind founding a business, the importance of optimization and how technology has an indispensable role in assuring the smooth operation of Parcel. Time Stamped Show Notes: - 15:55 – The introduction of Jesse Kaplan, the founder of_ Parcel_ - 16:09 – Jesse provides his definition of what Parcel is as a business - 16:30 – Jesse defines how Parcel works as a service - 17:15 – At this time, Parcel serves all of Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn - 17:44 – All deliveries are performed by Parcel employees, not _independent contractors like bike messengers - 18:15 – To work with Parcel, all packages must be under 30lbs and no more than 2ft in any dimension - 19:27 – The service costs $5 _per delivery and a delivery can include multiple packages if_all orders arrive to the Parcel facility on the same day - 21:12 – Right now, Parcel is focused on nighttime delivery, but there are plans to expand to early morning and weekend hours as well - 21:25 – Ari defines why he likes Parcel over a service like Amazon Lockers - 22: 10 – Parcel integrates with a 3rd party routing software rather than doing it all in-house - 23:28 – Most of the proprietary technology Parcel has built is designed to optimize the_driver procedures _rather than the _driver route - 23:51 – This proprietary tech allows for highly-customizable deliveries: drivers can be notified by customers of broken doorbells, sleeping children, etc. - 24:30 – Jesse mentions Viamente and Routist - 25:10 – Jesse explains how the idea for Parcel came to him - 28:40 – Are there plans to scale to other cities? - 30:20 – Most Parcel-to-User, User-to-Parcel communications are handled by text message - 31:00 – Retailer partnerships are the future for Parcel - 32:05 – The full-time Parcel team is only 4 people (including Jesse) at this time - 33:00 – There have been mishaps and associated learning experiences along the way - 33:38 – Jesse’s Top 3 Tips to be More Effective: - 33:53 – There is a lot of value in establishing a routine - 34:32 – Be conscious of how _you are using your time - 35:07 – Surround yourself with as many supportive people _as possible - 35:50 – FromParcel.com 7 Key Points: 1. Starting a successful business does not require a lot of seed money; it requires a great idea and the drive to see it through. 2. When starting a business, focus on a specific market and geographical area; then refine your processes to a science before expanding. 3. Concierge services are, in many ways, the future of business. 4. A business that can accommodate user-specific customization to a high-degree will naturally attract customers. 5. Convenient communication is a great selling point for a company. 6. To find success, evaluate how you use your time and find a routine that works. 7. Do not underestimate the value of surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people. Resources Mentioned: - Wendy Myers – The founder of _Live to 110 _the company conducting Ari’s hair/mineral/metal test - Plowz and Mowz – Snow plowing and lawn mowing on-demand - Petalite Flux – An IndieGoGo campaign promoting a rapid charging power pack that charges smartphones to 100% in 15 minutes - [Viamente](https:/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message

<h1>Episode 110 Summary: In Episode #110 Ari sits down with Harvard-grad and budding entrepreneur <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessejkaplan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesse Kaplan</a> of <a href="https://fromparcel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parcel</a>, an “off-hours delivery service for online shoppers.” During the interview, Jesse and Ari talk about the strategy behind founding a business, the importance of optimization and how technology has an indispensable role in assuring the smooth operation of Parcel. Time Stamped Show Notes: - 15:55 – The introduction of Jesse Kaplan, the founder of_ Parcel_ - 16:09 – Jesse provides his definition of what Parcel is as a business - 16:30 – Jesse defines how Parcel works as a service - 17:15 – At this time, Parcel serves all of Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn - 17:44 – All deliveries are performed by Parcel employees, not _independent contractors like bike messengers - 18:15 – To work with Parcel, all packages must be under 30lbs and no more than 2ft in any dimension - 19:27 – The service costs $5 _per delivery and a delivery can include multiple packages if_all orders arrive to the Parcel facility on the same day - 21:12 – Right now, Parcel is focused on nighttime delivery, but there are plans to expand to early morning and weekend hours as well - 21:25 – Ari defines why he likes Parcel over a service like Amazon Lockers - 22: 10 – Parcel integrates with a 3rd party routing software rather than doing it all in-house - 23:28 – Most of the proprietary technology Parcel has built is designed to optimize the_driver procedures _rather than the _driver route - 23:51 – This proprietary tech allows for highly-customizable deliveries: drivers can be notified by customers of broken doorbells, sleeping children, etc. - 24:30 – Jesse mentions Viamente and Routist - 25:10 – Jesse explains how the idea for Parcel came to him - 28:40 – Are there plans to scale to other cities? - 30:20 – Most Parcel-to-User, User-to-Parcel communications are handled by text message - 31:00 – Retailer partnerships are the future for Parcel - 32:05 – The full-time Parcel team is only 4 people (including Jesse) at this time - 33:00 – There have been mishaps and associated learning experiences along the way - 33:38 – Jesse’s Top 3 Tips to be More Effective: - 33:53 – There is a lot of value in establishing a routine - 34:32 – Be conscious of how _you are using your time - 35:07 – Surround yourself with as many supportive people _as possible - 35:50 – <a href="http://FromParcel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FromParcel.com</a> 7 Key Points: 1. Starting a successful business does not require a lot of seed money; it requires a great idea and the drive to see it through. 2. When starting a business, focus on a specific market and geographical area; then refine your processes to a science before expanding. 3. Concierge services are, in many ways, the future of business. 4. A business that can accommodate user-specific customization to a high-degree will naturally attract customers. 5. Convenient communication is a great selling point for a company. 6. To find success, evaluate how you use your time and find a routine that works. 7. Do not underestimate the value of surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people. Resources Mentioned: - <a href="http://liveto110.com/about-wendy-myers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wendy Myers</a> – The founder of _<a href="http://liveto110.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Live to 110</a> _the company conducting Ari’s hair/mineral/metal test - <a href="http://www.plowzandmowz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plowz and Mowz</a> – Snow plowing and lawn mowing on-demand - <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/petalite-flux-100-percent-charge-in-15-minutes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Petalite Flux</a> – An IndieGoGo campaign promoting a rapid charging power pack that charges smartphones to 100% in 15 minutes - [Viamente](https:/ --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message</a></h1>

110: Jesse Kaplan - Parcel Podcast