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November 15, 20228 Productivity tips for digital nomads | Ep 70
We are again joined by Rob Bone, a digital nomad who has been testing productivity hacks for years.
The early days of turning into a digital nomad can be a rush: People are always going out to cafes, restaurants, dancing, etc.
It can become very difficult to be productive with all the distractions.
Rob and Jeff have spent quite a bit of time learning various productivity hacks that have helped keep them on track.
Many techniques they have discarded, some they have kept. They discuss:
Can you build an ideal work schedule around your natural clock.

*Microdosing: Using microdoses of mushrooms for focus.

Meditation: Setting a regular schedule of meditating to keep the mind sharp.

Reading: Does it actually make you more productive, or do you just feel more productive?

Riding the wave: Setting hard-and-fast stop times vs. riding a productivity wave deeper into you usual stop time.

Blocking time for work sprints.

Physical environment: Does your physical environment actually play a part in determining how productive you are?

Do you wait for inspiration or do you power through your work until you find it?
Do you have any productivity tips that we missed? Write us at [email protected]
*Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. We are not doctors. We advise that you talk to your doctor and observe local laws and regulations when taking any substance.
38 min
November 07, 2022Digital nomad veteran of 9 years creates entire company of remote workers | Ep 69
Julio Monzon began his journey as a digital nomad 9 years ago, making him on of the most experienced digital nomads we have interviewed.
Julio took a very strange path to becoming a digital nomad...
Rather than asking his boss to work and travel, or becoming a freelancer, he actually CREATED a company with the purpose of travel. This was a very rare mindset for someone to take back in 2013, when the whole concept of a "digital nomad" was brand new.
He thought, "If there isn't anything out there that allows me to travel, I'll create it."
So he created a company that is remote-first, which has since grown to 270 employees.
ALL of his employees are remote workers and many of them are digital nomads as well.
In this episode, Julio shares:
Starting a remote-first business and how it resonates with employees

How becoming a digital nomad expands your interest and appreciation for cultural.

Top advice for new digital nomads

Slow travel vs. fast travel

Health and safety tips while traveling
Oh, and Julio is always hiring! Check out his career page today.
34 min
October 31, 2022 Accountant for Xerox escapes to Bali and becomes digital nomad | Ep 68
Meet Danielle Lee, an ex-accountant for Xerox from the United Kingdom.
Back in 2019, Xerox gave her three weeks off for her to travel (and work a tiny bit) from Peru. She left the trip loving life, and asked if she could do this “digital nomad thing” more often, but they told her that it was only going to be a one-off type of allowance.
Bummer, but Danielle didn’t give up her dream.
She then doubled down and asked to go to Bali, to which they said “no, absolutely not.”
At that point, she had decided this lifestyle absolutely needed to be a full-time thing. She then gave the company an ultimatum and as a result they changed the policy, letting her work as a digital nomad.
She then joined Wifi Tribe because she was looking for community and flexibility WHILE traveling.
From there she went to Puerto Escondido (where she and Jeff met) to Florianopolis, Brazil. And she’s been traveling ever since.
She even took a full 180 degree shift from her life as an accountant to a personal coach and employee of Wifi Tribe!
Listen in to hear the rest of Danielle's inspirational journey to becoming a digital nomad.

40 min
October 24, 2022Q&A: 7 more questions you have about becoming a digital nomad | Ep 67
Have questions about being a digital nomad?
We have answers, and in this episode we answer them on the fly, with no preparation! Seriously, this is a FUN episode, all thanks to our listeners.
Without seeing the questions beforehand, Jeff and Marisa ask and answer 7 real questions about being a digital nomad.
Here are the questions they covered in this episode:
What are some of the strangest things you've seen as a digital nomad?

Which locations are going to be the next digital nomad hotspots?

How has being a digital nomad changed you as a person?

What are the best travel hacks for digital nomads?

Would you want to travel to every country in the world?

How do you deal with jet lag when traveling?

How long do you prefer to stay in one place as a digital nomad?
Want your questions answered in another Q&A sessions? Send us a note at [email protected]
49 min
October 17, 2022The top 5 megacities to visit as a digital nomad | Ep 66
Are megacities good places to live as a digital nomad?
It's a really tough question, and the true answer is: "It depends on the city."
So, in order to put together a halfway intelligent method, we created a set of 6 criteria points to determine how well a megacity qualifies. They are:
Community - How easy it it to find and build community?

Safety - Is the location physically safe to travel, or are there pockets that are safe to travel?

Internet - Is the average internet speed strong enough to support working online?

Cost of living - Is the cost of goods/accommodations sustainable to live for at least a month?

Coworking - Are there cafes or coworking centers available, or will you be stuck in your accomodations?

Transportation - Is it easy to get around by foot/transit, or is everything a hassle to get to?
Based on these six criteria, we came up with a list of seven locations that fit the bill. Some better than others, but all were within what we considered acceptable levels.
Without giving away all the details, we will give you just a little teaser into the countries we discuss: Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Portugal, Argentina, Spain and Brazil.
Don't forget to join our newsletter so that you can get weekly digital nomad job listings!
47 min
October 12, 20225 Top reasons you will want to become a digital nomad | Ep 65
Becoming a digital nomad will be one of the most impactful decisions you will ever make in your life.
Without. A. Doubt.
We talk about the five most obvious reasons to us that you'll LOVE being a digital nomad. Mind you, there are many, many more, but we will leave some of the surprises to you and your experiences.
You can't see as much on normal vacation: When the only time you can use to travel is your 2-4 weeks of vacation per year, you'll never accomplish 1/10th of your travel goals as you can as a digital nomad. Also, you'll be much more likely to end up in the tourist traps.

Adventures: And more specifically, UNPLANNED and random adventures happen all the time as a digital nomad. Normal Saturdays as a digital nomad could be the types of adventures that most people talk about as life highlights that they talk about the rest of their lives.

Culture: It's REALLY hard to get a true cultural experience on a quick 1-2 week vacation. As a digital nomad, there will be countless times you will even accidentally end up in a cultural experience.

Food: Closely related to "culture", you'll likely taste the best, and sometimes strangest food you'll ever try in your life (like llama, ah!).

Building community: As a digital nomad, you will meet some of the most interesting, intelligent, compassionate friends of your life. Digital nomads tends to be very like-minded in values, so it will feel like you're talking with a lifelong friend the very first time you meet.
Which of these reasons do you want to become a digital nomad? Did we miss anything? Write us at [email protected].
43 min
October 03, 20225 Countries in Africa that we've lived as digital nomads (and whether we would recommend them or not) | Ep 64
Interested in visiting Africa as a digital nomad? You're not alone!
While Latin America, Bali, and Thailand get the most press for top digital nomad destinations, Africa has quietly been turning into a digital nomad powerhouse.
Without giving away the specific cities (you'll have to listen to find out!) we talk about:
South Africa: Our destination boasts: A massive digital nomad community, amazing places to hike and take pictures, up-and-coming coworking spaces and laptop-friendly cafes.

Mauritius: Looking for an island vibe FAR removed from civilization? Lush jungle-y feeling? Clear blue waters? It's not exactly an up-and-coming digital nomad community, but it's moving in that direction.

Nigeria: For the brave adventurers and digital nomads out there, Nigeria is an incredibly raw cultural experience, albeit a difficult place to work remotely. It's not the easiest, but it's doable.

Egypt: Another one (and our city in particular) that's definitely on the up-and-coming digital nomad destination list. And if you're into diving, this is one of the top places in the world.

Namibia: The land of adventures on the Serengeti. Definitely not set up for the digital nomad life (yet!), it is one of the coolest countries in the world and worthy of the extra work to make the trip work.
Have a topic you want to suggest for an upcoming podcast? Write us at [email protected]
55 min
September 26, 20227 remote job interview questions you'll be asked (and how to answer them) | Ep 63
We've come up with a list of the 7 questions you're most likely going to be asked when applying for, or asking your boss to become a digital nomad.
After interviewing and working with over 1,000 digital nomads, Diego exactly how to approach these questions.
Hint: Yes, there is a right way and wrong way to approach these questions.
Here are the seven questions:
What does “working remotely” actually look like for you?

What do you need in your physical workspace to be successful in your job?

How do you handle your calendar and schedule? What apps/systems/communication do you use?

How do you prepare for meetings and facilitate meetings? What do you make sure to do during a meeting?

How would you handle lack of face-to-face contact when you work remotely?

How do you balance your work life and the rest of your life?

Why do you want to work remotely?
Listen in to get the exact blueprint on how to answer these questions so that you nail that interview, and become a digital nomad as soon as possible.
54 min
September 19, 20225 Remote job listings available right now (and their typical salary) | Ep 62
We found 52,581 current remote job listings for 5 different types of jobs, currently accepting applications.
Are these US-based jobs? NOPE, anyone around the world can apply for these.
In this episode we talk through five different types of remote jobs along with:
Their average hourly pay

The number of jobs listed on LinkedIn alone

A specific job listing - who the company is, job requirements, and job responsibilities.
In this episode we lift up the hood on 4 of the more common digital nomad jobs (along with one awesome bonus listing!)
We discuss the average salary, total listings, and a hand-picked available job role for the following jobs:
Virtual Assistant

Data Entry

Typist

Accounts Receivable

Travel host with Wifi Tribe
If you're currently looking for a remote job, you should listen to this podcast and get onto our email list ASAP, because we send them out all the time.
33 min
September 14, 20223 secrets to get your first remote travel job| Ep 61
This episode is going to help you slingshot past years, and potentially hundreds of mistakes
Using years of data and experience, we have outlined the fastest path possible to working and traveling.
Marisa has worked with thousands of clients over the past ten years (professionally) to figure out exactly where people are going wrong when trying to become a digital nomad.
She saw thousands of ways to NOT become a digital nomad.
Unfortunately, sometimes it's seeing all the ways that don't work to figure out what does work.
With that information, Marisa has created the cheat code to becoming a digital nomad.
It's like playing a video game, but Marisa knows where all the monsters are, and how to defeat them.
Here's a few hints on what you're going to get a taste of:
Job selection - most people are making a huge mistake when going through the selection process

Failure insurance - there are lingering doubts that you will fail, what do you do with those thoughts and how do you safeguard against them?

Resume issues - believe it or not, people are terrified of having a gap in their resume. Hint: the answer is clear-cut and painfully easy to solve.
If you're on the ledge, and have been for quite awhile, this episode may be the thing that pushes you over the edge.
Links mentioned:
Go Remote Employment course
91 top remote jobs
37 min

About Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts

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Beach Commute: Whether you are currently a digital nomad or aspiring to become one, this is the podcast for you. We talk all things remote work and travel, including how to get a fully-remote job, how to become a digital nomad, how to optimize your experience as a current digital nomad, and top travel destinations and personal experiences.