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


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LiveNearFriends Website: https://livenearfriends.com/
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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