How do you start your first digital nomad business?

Today I am in a studio in Bali with the founder of the Nomad Cruise Johannes Voelkner to talk about his story of how he became a digital nomad and also how he created one of the most well known significant digital nomad communities, The Nomad Cruise. 

Today we talk about:

• How Johannes went from a virtual assistant to building a thriving business that funds his global lifestyle.
• Why understanding marketing is the key to success in any digital nomad business.
• Find out how you can join an international network of remote workers and entrepreneurs—and why Nomad Cruise could be your best career investment.

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🎟️ Upcoming Nomad Cruises Mentioned:
➡️ France to Greece (June 2025): A perfect intro to the Nomad Cruise experience, with daily stops in stunning Mediterranean locations!
➡️ Seattle to Sydney (Late 2025): A once-in-a-lifetime trip across the Pacific, with stops in Hawaii, Fiji, and more.

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Chapter Marks:

[00:00:00] Welcome to the Digital Nomad Life Podcast
Host Christa introduces the episode and guest Johannes Voelkner, founder of Nomad Cruise, discussing the impact of the cruise on the digital nomad community.

[00:02:00] Becoming a Digital Nomad: Johannes’ Origin Story
Johannes shares his journey from Germany to Cape Town, his first steps as a digital nomad, and his struggles in tourism before transitioning to remote work.

[00:06:00] The 4-Hour Workweek & Online Income
Inspired by Tim Ferriss’ book, Johannes explores ways to make money online, starting as a virtual assistant before transitioning into digital marketing.

[00:12:00] From Virtual Assistant to Business Owner
Johannes explains how he scaled his skills from web design

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