Eugene Lee: From Financial Planner to Tech Founder

Episode 73 of the Trades Talk Podcast podcast, hosted by Justin White & Maggie Wymore, titled "Eugene Lee: From Financial Planner to Tech Founder" was published on June 25, 2025 and runs 43 minutes.

June 25, 2025 ·43m · Trades Talk Podcast

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Summary

In this episode of TradesTalk, Justin sits down with Eugene Lee, a longtime financial advisor who left a cushy 5-hour workweek to build ”Love Your Neighbor”—a startup aiming to revolutionize home repairs. Inspired by casual “yard beers” with neighbors, Eugene spotted a major gap: when you need a contractor fast, there’s no reliable way to find someone nearby who’s off duty but available. So, he built it. Despite knowing almost nothing about tech, he raised $1.2 million and launched a platform that connects homeowners with local pros for urgent repairs. What makes Eugene’s story so unique is his willingness to start over. With no coding skills, no tech co-founder, and no playbook, he leaned into community, tapped into his financial network, and stayed committed to solving a real problem. His journey is a powerful example of how trades knowledge and entrepreneurial thinking can collide to create smart, scalable solutions for everyday challenges.

Episode Description

In this episode of TradesTalk, Justin sits down with Eugene Lee, a longtime financial advisor who left a cushy 5-hour workweek to build "Love Your Neighbor"—a startup aiming to revolutionize home repairs.

Inspired by casual “yard beers” with neighbors, Eugene spotted a major gap: when you need a contractor fast, there’s no reliable way to find someone nearby who’s off duty but available. So, he built it. Despite knowing almost nothing about tech, he raised $1.2 million and launched a platform that connects homeowners with local pros for urgent repairs.

What makes Eugene’s story so unique is his willingness to start over. With no coding skills, no tech co-founder, and no playbook, he leaned into community, tapped into his financial network, and stayed committed to solving a real problem. His journey is a powerful example of how trades knowledge and entrepreneurial thinking can collide to create smart, scalable solutions for everyday challenges.