How a $16 Million Start Up Is Revolutionizing Remote Work For Military Spouses #154

What if you could turn an overlooked asset into a thriving business that employs over 500 professionals, raises $16 million in venture capital, and lands a spot on the INC 5000 list? Liza Rodewald did exactly that with Instant Teams, a company built to connect highly skilled military spouses with remote work opportunities. In this episode of On The Homefront, Jeff Dudan sits down with Liza to break down the real journey of building a business from the ground up, navigating the challenges of fundraising, and staying ahead of the competition. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone navigating the modern workforce. Whether you're scaling a startup, looking for hiring solutions, or just need that push to chase your big idea, this one’s for you. 🔗 Connect with Liza Rodewald: LinkedIn Instant Teams Website 📌 Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro: From Military Spouse to INC 5000 00:02:00 - From Engineer to Entrepreneur 00:04:30 - Why Military Spouses Struggle to Find Work 00:08:00 - How This Business Solves a Big Problem 00:12:00 - Scaling a Remote Company 00:19:00 - The Power of a Co-Founder 00:25:00 - The Remote Work Debate 00:33:00 - AI’s Impact on Jobs 00:40:00 - Raising $16M Without a Rich Network 00:50:00 - Handling Competition & Copycats 00:55:00 - Leadership & Values 01:04:00 - Final Advice for Entrepreneurs 🔥 If you got value from this conversation, hit that like button, subscribe, and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway! 🚀Check out this super rad software to make an AI clone of yourself! We made one of Jeff Dudan and everyone loves it at the office. Design your clone here!  Check out Jeff's AI Clone! FREE COPY of Jeff's Book DISCERNMENT🔗 Homefront BrandsOther Helpful Links: 🌎Visit us on LinkedIn💻Join and be a part of On The HomefrontConnect with Jeff DudanFollow Jeff Dudan on InstagramJoin us at Homefront Brands. Build your own business starting here: 🔗 Homefront BrandsHere are a list of Homefront Brands: Temporary Wall SystemsTop Rail FencesWindow HeroThe Designery Yard Patrol Pros #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #RemoteWork #StartupSuccess #MilitarySpouses #WorkFromHome #JeffDudan #OnTheHomefront #Franchising #Leadership #WomenInBusiness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.