Side Hustle Hero

154: How He Launched a Side Hustle Overseas (And What It Takes to Make It Work)


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Can you really start a side hustle while traveling — and run it from thousands of miles away? David Schafran did.

What began as a one-month salsa sabbatical in Colombia turned into a passion-fueled income stream. David shares how he went from health tech founder in Boston to launching Somoloco, a remote-friendly dance immersion business — all while keeping things lean and intentional.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to build a side hustle while living abroad (or just working remotely)
  • Why you don’t need to “go big” to get started
  • How David tested his idea with a simple prototype
  • The marketing strategies that helped him grow — including paid ads, partnerships, and influencer collabs
  • Why strong relationships are crucial to running a side hustle from another city or country

Whether you’re thinking of building something creative, travel-based, or just want extra income on your terms, this episode shows you what’s possible.

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Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.

For the full show notes head on over to the home of Side Hustle Hero. https://www.sidehustlehero.com/154

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