That Remote Life | Interviews with Digital Nomads and Location Independent Entrepreneurs
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -That Remote Life is a podcast focused on helping you become location independent in order to live life on your terms. Serial entrepreneur and traveler Mitko Karshovski interviews some of the most successful entrepreneurs and digital nomads to help uncover the strategies and skills to help you reach the same success. Follow Mitko's journey in real-time as he builds his own location independent business and shares all the lessons and experiences. If you are someone who wants to get out of a desk job, start your own business, and become a location independent entrepreneur, then this show is for you. Visit the show online at ThatRemoteLife.com/podcast
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Episodes
Adventures in Coliving & Coworking and The Future of Hospitality with Peter Fabor (TRL 188)
March 15, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Peter Fabor (@faborio), the founder and CEO of SurfOffice which facilitates remote working retreats for some of the top remote companies. During this episode, Peter shared how a surf trip to Gran Canaria inspired him to start a coliving and coworking business, why coworking is a terrible way to make money, and some ideas on what the future of hospitality and workspaces could look like. 💬 Topics Discussed: What are some cultura...
Micro-investing in African Business & The Continent's Role in The Future of Work with Weh'yee Barkon (TRL 187)
March 09, 2023 17:31 - 1 hour - 139 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Weh’yee Barkon (@wehyeeba), a founder and investor, focused on developing the future of work in Africa. Weh’yee has been living in Africa for several years and in that time has used his start-up experience in the US to start multiple businesses, from a strawberry farm to a transportation business all while helping to popularize the African continent as a source of remote work talent and as a destination for digital nomads. During ...
How to Make $600,000+ Per Year By Being "Overemployed"
January 25, 2023 13:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Isaac, the founder of Overemployed.com. If you haven’t heard of over-employment yet, strap in, because this is wild. Overemployment is the idea of having multiple full-time jobs as a knowledge worker. At the time of this recording, the over-employed subreddit has over 135,000 members that earn top salaries from 2 or more full-time jobs without their employers having any idea. During this interview, Isaac shared how he stumbled int...
How Kona Helps Spot and Manage Burnout in Remote Teams with Sid Pandiya
January 20, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 62.2 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko is joined by Sid Pandiya, the co-founder and CEO of Kona, a burnout prevention platform for remote teams which live in your company’s Slack. During this episode, Sid and Mitko discussed what burnout actually is and some of the main causes, how Kona helps remote teams avoid burnout, and what you can do to help yourself if you think you are suffering from burnout. 💬 Topics Discussed: What is Kona and how does it work? How does Sid define burnout? Wha...
How to Find a Remote Job and Fast Forward to Freedom with Jordan Carroll
January 18, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko is joined by Jordan Carroll, one of the top remote work recruiters and the author of the new book “Remote For Life: How to Find a Flexible Job & Fast Forward to Freedom”. During this interview Jordan shared why he decided to write his new book, why networking is so important and how to become a master at it in a remote setting, how to use the 555 LinkedIn technique to increase your reach, what role freelancing plays in the economy of the future, and much...
How to Become a Professional Travel Writer and Get Paid to See the World with Tim Leffel
December 21, 2022 13:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by a travel writing legend - Tim Leffel (@timleffel). Tim has been a travel blogger since the early 2000s and is the award-winning author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and a book on living abroad long term - A Better Life for Half the Price. He is also the editor of the narrative web publication Perceptive Travel which was named “best online travel magazine” by the North American Travel Journalists Associa...
The 5 Key Skills You Need to Become More Effective & Productive as a Remote Worker While Avoiding Burnout with Paul Slater
December 15, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Paul Slater (@Paul Slater), the co-founder of BillionMinds, a training program that uses behavioral science to help maximize your professional and personal effectiveness as a remote worker. During this episode, Mitko and Paul discussed why some people feel ineffective when working remotely, the five key skills you need to help you stay productive and maintain your overall well-being, and how to manage your energy and avoid burnout...
Why Asheville, NC is The Best US City for Digital Nomads with Ric Pratte
December 09, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 67 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Ric Pratte (@ricpratte), the founder of AVL Digital Nomads, a group dedicated to promoting Asheville, North Caroline as a digital nomad destination and helping connect nomads and remote workers in Asheville. Ric and Mitko discussed why Asheville is a great US base for digital nomads, the economic impact of remote workers in a city like Asheville, and why not talking about work is the #1 rule for a remote worker meet-up. 💬 Topi...
Africa's Critical Role in The Future of Work and Why Rwanda is The Next Singapore with Matthew Grollnek
December 07, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 124 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Matthew Grollnek (@MatthewGrollnek), the Lead in Employability and the Future of Work for the Mastercard Foundation in Africa. His work focuses on exploring ways that future economic trends, new forms of work, and emerging technologies can help young people access dignified and fulfilling work across Africa. During this episode Matt shared why he decided to live in Zambia after working for the Peace Corps, the opportunities and i...
Colombia Digital Nomad Guide with Alex Harling
November 25, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 86.6 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Alex Harling (@AlexanderHarli7) from DynamiteJobs.com. Alex has been living in Colombia with his wife Lina for the last 2 years and during this episode, the two discussed why Colombia is so attractive for digital nomads if Colombia is a safe place to set up a home base, and what Alex’s top recommendations are for cities to base from why in Colombia. If you’ve been curious about Colombia, this is the digital nomad guide you’ve been...
Ken Weary, COO of HotJar on Building a Successful Remote Career while Traveling Full Time with 2 Kids
November 23, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Ken Weary (@kenweary), the COO of HotJar. Since joining HotJar in 2016, he has scaled the remote first culture of the company from a team of 14 to over 350 people distributed across more than 50 countries (and growing). In his role, he oversees the company’s Finance, People, Compliance, and Business Operations divisions. Ken is also a digital nomad and has been traveling with his family across Central America, Europe, and Africa f...
Brazil for Digital Nomads and The Business of Creating Nomad Villages with Goncalo Hall
November 18, 2022 21:22 - 52 minutes - 95.9 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by a favorite guest here on TRL, Goncalo Hall (@Gonzohall). Goncalo has just returned from Pipa, Brazil where he is in the process of launching the first Digital Nomad Village in Brazil. During this episode, they discuss what makes Brazil such an attractive destination for digital nomads, what most people get wrong about traveling in Brazil, and Goncalo goes behind the scenes at the business of launching nomad villages and what he’s do...
Developing Focus and Improving Productivity as a Remote Worker with Taylor Jacobson, Founder of FocusMate
November 16, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Taylor Jacobson (@TaylorJacobson), the founder, and CEO of FocusMate - a virtual coworking community with a mission to help everyone do their best work. FocusMate connects thousands of people across 193 countries worldwide to sit side-by-side, via video, to keep each other company, cheer each other on, and hold one another accountable while working remotely. During this episode, Taylor shared his remote work journey before startin...
Digital Nomad Guide to Latin America with Vance from MyLatinLife.com
November 11, 2022 13:00 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Vance (@MyLatinLife) from My Latin Life, a site dedicated to helping you travel and live in Latin America since 2014. Vance and Mitko took a deep dive into why you should consider visiting or setting up a home base in Latin America. They covered safety, top tips for traveling in the region, and some of the most interesting LatAm countries to visit. 💬 Topics Discussed: What is MyLatinLife.com about and how did it get started? ...
Working for NomadicMatt, Travel Blogging, and Building a Remote Career with Raimee Iacofano
November 09, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Raimee Iacofano (@Raimee I.), or as you may know on social media Raimee Travels. Raimee has been working remotely for the past 6 years in roles related to the content, social media marketing, writing, and video production. She has worked for the hugely popular blog NomadicMatt, helped create the My Travel Journal with Matt Kepnes himself, and currently works as the Head of Content for Onomy where she helps empower young adults with...
Why Fractionalized Careers are The Future of Work with Dan Andrews from Tropical MBA
November 04, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by return guest Dan Andrews (@TropicalMBA), the co-host of the Tropical MBA Podcast and the co-founder of Dynamite Circle and Dynamite Jobs. Dan stopped by to talk about their remote job board Dynamite Jobs and how their offering has changed since COVID, why jobs are evolving and becoming more fractional, and why becoming an entrepreneur within a company could be the best decision you’ve ever made. 💬 Topics Discussed: Why did Dan...
Villages as a Service, Working Async-First, and Biggest Opportunities in Remote Work with the Founder of Remote-How Iwo Szapar
November 02, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Iwo Szapar (@IwoSzapar), the founder and CEO of Remote-How the world's leading marketplace for remote & hybrid work experts, and Co-founder of the Remote-First Institute. Since 2017, Iwo has advised over 600 companies (including Walmart, ING Bank, and Microsoft) to help them optimize their distributed workforce. He is also the author of “Remote Work is The Way: A Guide to Making the Most of Our Office-Optional Future” and has been ...
How to Become a Paid Speaker & Succeed in a Remote-First Economy with Kaleem Clarkson
October 26, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 117 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Kaleem Clarkson (@kaleemclarkson), the COO of BlendMe Inc, a remote people operations consultancy that helps startups and small businesses transform into high-functioning remote or hybrid workplaces. He has been featured in Harvard Business Review, named to LinkedIn’s Top 10 Voices in Remote Work, and listed as one of the top 15 Remote Work Advocates by the All-American Speakers Bureau. Kaleem is also a successful speaker who has b...
How Remote Work is Redefining Work for Humanity with Sarah Hawley
October 19, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Sarah Hawley (@sarahriegelhuth), the founder, and CEO of Growmotely which connects culture-first companies and professionals from all over the world to do great things. Sarah is also the author of Conscious Leadership. During this episode, Mitko and Sarah discuss how remote work is redefining the concept of work for humanity, how to stand when looking for a remote job, and what it means to be a conscious company. 💬 Topics Discu...
The Key to Happiness as a Remote Worker & Digital Nomad According to Science with Cassie Holmes
October 12, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Cassie Holmes (@Cassie Holmes), a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management where she focused her research on the most important topic of all - happiness. Her new book “Happiest Hour" explores how to beat distraction, expand your time, and focus on what matters most. During this episode, Mitko and Cassie will also discuss the key elements of life that make us happy, and more specifically how digital nomads and remote worker...
Building the First Decentralized City with Jon Hillis of Cabin City
October 05, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Jon Hillis (@JonathanHillis), the founder of Cabin City, one of the first decentralized cities in existence. During this episode, Jon and Mitko discuss what it actually means to be a decentralized city, the overlap of remote work and Web3, and why over the next 20 years we will see a dramatic shift in the way we live. 💬 Topics Discussed: How Jon ended up working on such a significant number of different projects at the same tim...
Looking for a Remote Job? Be Careful, Scams Are on the Rise! The Effect of a 3-Day Weekend, and How Remote Work Is Changing Real Estate
October 03, 2022 18:56 - 7 minutes - 12.8 MBThis is an outtake from my weekly newsletter Remote Insider where I share the top news in remote work and the digital nomad movement so you're never the last person in your friend group so you never have to feel like you’ve been living under a rock. It's completely free and has been called "mandatory reading" by other subscribers. To get the full scoop you can subscribe at thatremotelife.com/remoteinsider In this episode: 💼 Looking for a remote job? Be careful, fraud is on the ris...
From 0 to 100,000 Followers on Instagram as a Digital Nomad & Remote Work Influencer With Crosby Melendi
September 28, 2022 11:30 - 58 minutes - 134 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Crosby Melendi (@CrosbyGraceTravels), a freelancer, entrepreneur, and content creator. Mitko first came across Crosby’s work on Instagram where she has almost 100,000 followers and routinely shares tips about working remotely and what it’s like to live as a full-time digital nomad. Crosby has been freelancing since college and shared her top advice on how to land that all-important first client, how to navigate the Instagram algori...
Malaysia & Spain Digital Nomad Visa Update and Why 85% Of Managers Say Remote Workers Are Less Productive
September 26, 2022 22:05 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBThis is an outtake from my weekly newsletter Remote Insider where I share the top news in remote work and the digital nomad movement so you're never the last person in your friend group so you never have to feel like you’ve been living under a rock. It's completely free and has been called "mandatory reading" by other subscribers. To get the full scoop you can subscribe at thatremotelife.com/remoteinsider In this episode: 🇲🇾 Malaysia launches digital nomad visa 🇪🇸 New info about ...
Why the Future of Work is Async, Biggest Mistakes in Transitioning to Remote Work, and Why The Resume is Dead with Liam Martin - TRL 164
September 20, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Liam Martin (@liamremote), the co-founder of Time Doctor. Liam is also the co-author of the new book Running Remote which bares the same name as the hugely popular remote work conference he organizes. During this episode, they discussed why Liam decided to write this book, what are the biggest mistakes he sees companies make as they transition to working remotely, and his predictions for the future of work and business. 💬 Topics ...
Indonesia Launches New Digital Nomad Visa, Tesla Struggles with Return-to-Office Policy, and Washington DC Named the WFH Capital of the US
September 19, 2022 20:41 - 7 minutes - 13 MBThis is an outtake from my weekly newsletter Remote Insider where I share the top news in remote work and the digital nomad movement. It's completely free and has been called "mandatory reading" by other subscribers. To get the full scoop you can subscribe at thatremotelife.com/remoteinsider In this episode: After months of waiting Indonesia has finally released its new digital nomad visa Tesla is struggling with its return-to-office policy Washington DC was named the WFH capita...
TRL 162: Malcolm Gladwell is Wrong About Remote Work, Why You Shouldn’t Try to Recreate The Water Cooler, and the Office vs Remote Future with Chase Warrington & Darren Murph
August 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by not 1 but 2 experts in remote work - Chase Warrington (@dcwarrington), the Head of Remote at Doist, and frequent guest of this podcast Darren Murph (@darrenmurph), the Head of Remote at GitLab who you may remember from episode 160. After the last time Mitko spoke with Darren, he realized they still had a lot more to discuss, and to make the conversation even better they brought Chase on to add his expertise and viewpoint to our dis...
TRL 161: The Fastest Way to Become a Respected Thought Leader in Your Space with Stephanie Lee
August 24, 2022 15:08 - 57 minutes - 133 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Stephanie Lee (@superLEE7) the founder of CloutMonster where she helps clients like Ramit Sethi get featured in publications like Forbes, Business Insider, The New York Times, and many others. During this interview, Stephanie shared why she decided to retire from the digital nomad lifestyle after doing it for over 3 years, the benefits that can come from building a personal brand, and she broke down her Slingshot Method which you ...
TRL 160: Becoming the First Head of Remote & The Future of Work with Darren Murph, Head of Remote at GitLab
August 16, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Darren Murph (@darrenmurph) the Head of Remote at GitLab. Darren is the original Head of Remote helping to create the position at GitLab and was instrumental in the creation of their now legendary remote work structure During this interview, Darren discussed how being the most prolific blogger in the world (something he holds a Guinness World Record for) helped him become the Head of Remote at GitLab, how young professionals who ha...
TRL 159: Ultimate Guide to Traveling Internationally With a Pet as a Digital Nomad with Nicole Caba
August 09, 2022 10:49 - 51 minutes - 94.1 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Nicole Caba (@cookiewhirls) the founder of Avvinue a B2B service that works with airlines around the world to enable them to better assist passengers traveling with a pet. Avvinue also has a customer-facing feature that streamlines the process of buying tickets and flying with a pet by providing all the info you need in one place. During this interview, Nicole shared how she came up with the idea for Avvinue, her top tips for flyin...
TRL 158: The 10 Year Career: How to Reimagine Business, Design Your Life, & Fast Track Your Freedom with Jodie Cook
August 02, 2022 17:07 - 56 minutes - 130 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Jodie Cook (@cookiewhirls) an entrepreneur, author, course creator, AND competitive powerlifter. Jodie is the author of the new book - The 10 Year Career which lays out a framework for entrepreneurs to take them from beginner to selling the business, what you can expect across that journey and what you should be focusing on in each stage. And on this topic, Jodie is speaking from experience, because she wrote this book while she was...
TRL 157: How to Get Paid $10,000 to Set Up a Home Base with Evan Hock from MakeMyMove.com
July 26, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Evan Hock (@Evan_Hock) the cofounder of MakeMyMove.com a marketplace for remote worker relocation offers. Essentially communities across the US use MakeMyMove as a place to publish the offers they have set up in an attempt to attract remote workers like you. During this episode, Evan and Mitko discussed the current state of remote work and how it’s affecting communities across the US, what sort of communities are profiting the most...
TRL 156: How to Succeed with Multiple Business Projects with Andrew Fiebert
July 19, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 88.7 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Andrew Fiebert (@andyfieb) the founder of GetLasso and Listen Money Matters which is one of the largest personal finance blogs on the internet and the Listen Money Matters podcast, which is not running anymore, but when it was, it was one of the biggest personal finance podcasts. Andrew is a serial entrepreneur and tinkerer with even more businesses under his belt and during this podcast they covered a variety of topics, from Andre...
TRL 155: Why Cohort-Based Courses are the Future of Online Education with Wes Kao, Cofounder of Maven
July 12, 2022 11:30 - 58 minutes - 108 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Wes Kao (@wes_kao) the cofounder of Maven - the first course platform focused specifically on Cohort-Based Courses. Wes came up with the idea of cohort-based courses while she was working with Seth Godin and together they launched the AltMBA which was the first cohort-based course of this kind on the internet. During this conversation you will learn how Wes ended up working with Seth in the first place, the problem with the curren...
TRL 154: Creating the First Nomad Border Pass & the Future of the Digital Nomad Community with Lauren Razavi, Director of Plumia
July 05, 2022 11:30 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBToday on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Lauren Razavi (@LaurenRazavi) the author of the new book Global Natives which is out now at Holloway Books. She is also the Director of Special Projects at SafetyWing where she heads the Plumia project which is on a mission to build the first country on the internet. During this interview, Lauren and Mitko discuss how her Iranian background influenced her to become a digital nomad in 2013, what digital nomads as a community can do ...
TRL 153: Long Term Digital Nomadism, Traveling with Pets, Homebases, & Running Remote Takeaways with Chase Warrington
June 28, 2022 13:29 - 1 hour - 139 MBToday on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by his good friend Chase Warrington (@dcwarrington), the Head of Remote at Doist and the host of the About Abroad podcast. This was a wide-ranging conversation during which they explored topics like traveling with a pet, why we’ve reached the age of long-term nomading, the appeal of vanlife, and what Chase and Mitko's plans for the rest of the year look like. 💬 Topics Discussed: Keeping a diet as a digital nomad Traveling full-ti...
TRL 152: How to Build a Wildly Profitable Freelance Business with Stefan Palios
June 22, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBFollow me @mitkoka Follow Stefan @stefanpalios 💬 Topics Discussed: Why Stefan bought a mansion in Canada and his plan to turn it into a coliving / coworking space How Stefan’s studies in socioeconomics helped him as a freelancer The importance of being a quality writer in the digital age Are there any skills Stefan had to master during his studies that weren’t useful in the real world? Stefan’s checklist for landing a freelance client Usual mistakes freelancers make when sta...
TRL 151: Top Digital Nomad Hotspots for 2022 (repost from Remote Local Podcast)
June 15, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 69.7 MB💬 Topics Discussed: Why Bansko, Bulgaria could be the next digital nomad hotspot? Why Europe such an attractive destination for digital nomads How Mexico became such a popular place for the nomads and remote workers What cities are popping off in Mexico? What places are cooling down in the nomad circuit? Places that never became popular among nomads even though they had great potential The importance of good infrastructure and flight connectivity for a city What did Columbi...
TRL 150: How to Find Epic Airbnb Deals as a Digital Nomad with Chris Cerra
June 07, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 99.8 MB💬 Topics Discussed: What is RemoteBase and how does it work? What inspired Chris to start RemoteBase? How does RemoteBase define a good deal? What platforms does RemoteBase take into consideration when looking at potential rentals? The importance of where you live and how you spend your time when you are digital nomad What is “decision fatigue” in the context of the digital nomad lifestyle? The housing market after COVID What factors does Chris take into account outside of ...
TRL 149: The Future of Coliving & Digital Nomadism with Marc Forster Algas & Gui Pendrix
June 01, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 87.1 MB💬 Topics Discussed: What is Co-liv and how it was formed? How did Gui get into remote work and why he became a digital nomad What inspired Marc to come up with Karisma Living? Why was Bansko chosen as the location for the Co-Liv’s summit? What were the biggest takeaways from the Co-Liv summit? The potential of coliving for the future The different types of coliving What are people looking for in a coliving space and who it’s for? The benefits of staying at a coliving space...
TRL 148: How to Start & Grow an Online Newsletter Business with Dylan Redekop
May 25, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 101 MB💬 Topics Discussed: Why Twitter is a great place to build your personal brand Best techniques for growing your Twitter following How someone’s mundane information can be a breakthrough for the right audience Why Dylan decided to focus on newsletters How to make your newsletter stand out and easier to find Starting and promoting your newsletter The importance of lead magnets & how to make a good one The best platforms and techniques for getting your lead magnet noticed New ...
TRL 147: Remote Work Trends to Pay Attention To & Building Running Remote with Rob Rawson
May 11, 2022 15:03 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MB💬 Topics Discussed: The remote work landscape of the early 2000s Using data to understand how people work How to implement asynchronous communication at big companies? Best practices for running a remote company Using VR and other advanced technologies for meetings What is Zoom fatigue and how to deal with it The future of the Running Remote Conference How does the corporate world look at remote work? The level of “remotification” of work in big companies Why hybrid work ...
TRL 146: Becoming a Digital Nomad Through Local Businesses & a Guide to Franchises with Neel Parekh
May 04, 2022 15:28 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MB💬 Topics Discussed: How the COVID-19 pandemic affected MaidThis and its operations Why Neel decided to franchise MaidThis The upside of being tech-savvy in an old school industry What is a Remote Local Business What kind of industries could benefit from the MaidThis business model? What are the benefits of franchising? How much is the buy-in for MaidThis and what do you get from it? What kind of cities are ideal for a Remote Local Business? What kind of person would be the...
TRL 145: Ultimate Guide to Finances & Reducing Taxes for Digital Nomads with Vincenzo Villamena
April 26, 2022 16:39 - 36 minutes - 67.1 MB💬 Topics Discussed: What made Vincenzo trade his high-paying corporate job for the digital nomad lifestyle? How things have changed in the nomad scene since the global economic crisis of ‘08? Why Vincenzo refers to himself as a “financial therapist” What parts of the world are great spots for finding new, high-quality team members Are the Balkans a secret hotspot for financial experts? What are some resources you can use to learn the basics of taxes and tax systems? How can ...
TRL 144: Why Your Work Shouldn't be Central to Your Life with Paul Millerd
April 19, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MB💬 Topics Discussed: What is the Pathless Path and how did it come about? The evolution of our conception of work and the 9 to 5 The conflicts of the digital nomad life Unlocking your potential by carving out your own life path How the internet accelerated the popularity and growth of the nomad movement The importance of “anchors” in the life of digital nomads The concept of meaningful work Defining what drives and motivates you The challenges of turning your passion into y...
TRL 143: How to Live as a Digital Nomad Long-Term with Jesse Schoberg
April 12, 2022 16:29 - 58 minutes - 135 MB💬 Topics Discussed: The challenges and limitations of running an agency What is DropInBlog and how did it come about? Why did Jesse leave the US for Panama? What made Jesse transition from an agency to a product business? The mindset of living as a digital nomad or expat Finding the community that suits you The growth of the digital nomad community Traveling around the world and finding the right home base How did the digital nomad life affect Jesse’s business? Ways of ma...
TRL 142: Creating a Minipoly, Building in Public, and Growing a Dedicated Twitter Audience with Arvid Kahl
April 05, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB💬 Topics Discussed: Why Arvid moved from Europe to Canada? Can video games help you develop skills useful for your career? Trusting your instincts when deciding on your future The contradiction between a traditional education and the need for a creative workforce Adapting knowledge from books and mentors to help you make decisions Recognizing valid information sources “The Opportunity Surface” Using Twitter to connect with and find experts The exponential growth of knowled...
TRL 141: Building a Profitable Freelance Business Using Twitter with Alice Lemée
March 29, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MB💬 Topics Discussed: What kind of impact does traveling have on job hunting? What made Alice change her carrier from working in the music industry to content writing? How to distinguish yourself from other writers and build your personal brand How to grow your Twitter following Using Twitter in order to establish a brand or find projects Tips on cold pitching for jobs Are Upwork and Fiverr a quality source for projects and clients? What is the most effective way of raising y...
TRL 140: Nailing SOPs, Operations, and Company Culture for a Distributed Team with Andrew Venture
March 22, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 87 MB💬 Topics Discussed: How Andrew made the shift towards remote work The biggest lessons learned from becoming self-employed How do you establish your routine when you make the switch? Is it sustainable to move your location frequently? How do you make your remote teams work across time zones? Establishing effective daily communication with your team Finding the most convenient and efficient way of communicating with various team members How do you avoid “Zoom Fatigue”? Time ...
TRL 139: Ukraine & Upwork, Crushing In-Person Retreats, The Great Return, & The Fallacy of Hybrid Work with Chase Warrington
March 16, 2022 14:37 - 1 hour - 133 MB💬 Topics Discussed: The Wheels vs Doors argument Why Chase is running away from Valencia this month Upwork is not removing fees from Ukrainians on the platform Why freelancing & Upwork are such important resources for Ukrainians right now Running effective remote-team retreats The right balance of work and fun at remote-team retreats What is The Great Return Why are companies bringing people back to the office Why "hybrid-first" is not a good work model The domino effect...