225. Phil Levin, Founder & CEO of LiveNearFriends
Today, I’m joined by Phil Levin, Founder & CEO of LiveNearFriends. After starting a coliving compound in Oakland, Phil saw the impact of community on well-being firsthand. Encouraging others to follow suit, he launched LiveNearFriends, a social real estate platform helping loved ones find homes near each other. In this episode, we discuss designing neighborhoods for social wellness. Plus, we talk communes, country clubs, Blue Zones, and more. We also cover: • How living within walking distance of your favorite activities impacts wellness • Phil’s insights from living at the Radish coliving community in Oakland • Transforming real estate to encourage community Subscribe to the podcast → insider.fitt.co/podcast Subscribe to our newsletter → insider.fitt.co/subscribe Follow us on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/company/fittinsider LiveNearFriends Website: https://livenearfriends.com/ Phil’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/levin_phil - The Fitt Insider Podcast is brought to you by EGYM. Visit EGYM.com to learn more about its smart workout solutions for fitness and health facilities. Fitt Talent: https://talent.fitt.co/ Consulting: https://consulting.fitt.co/ Investments: https://capital.fitt.co/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:09) Phil’s background (05:31) Creating intentional communities (07:14) The importance of community for well-being (09:49) Making intentional living practical (11:28) Live Near Friends platform (14:43) Live Near Friends business model (18:43) Economic case for intentional living (19:57) Real Estate Agent priorities (21:00) Wellness Real Estate and communes (24:16) Neighborhood communities vs. transients (26:40) Education component (28:33) Short term roadmap for Live Near Friends (29:34) Long term impact aspirations (33:06) Conclusion