Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts

So you’re ready to become a digital nomad and book your first trip. but…

You don’t know how or where to book your accommodations.

Which websites do you use? How much should you pay? How do you know which areas are safe? How do you know if you will have workable wifi?

Jeff and Marisa have booked hundreds of accommodations across the world. And with that experience, they have run into just about every issue you will encounter.

In other words, they know everything you should watch out for.

In this episode Jeff and Marisa will give you all the shortcuts you need to know to make your trip as smooth as possible.

You will learn:

We promise you, booking a long-term rental in an absolute dungeon can absolutely ruin your stay.

This episode WILL prevent a bad booking experience.

Links mentioned: 

91 top jobs as a digital nomad

Go Remote Employment course

Contact us at: [email protected]

You might be shocked to hear that It’s rarely ever a “skillset problem” that keeps you from becoming a digital nomad.

Over the past 5 years Marisa has given career coaching advice to over a hundred people, just like you. In almost every instance it’s been a mindset problem, rather than a skillset problem that holds you back from traveling the world while working.

Sound familiar?

But that’s GOOD news for you!

Your biggest fear might be that you need to spend years and years of learning a new skill that enables you to travel. It seems insurmountable, right? 

But in reality, it’s likely your mental approach (and fear) to change that creates the biggest barrier.

Meet Fredria (Freddy), another Beach Commute podcast listener who joined us for our second live coaching session with Marisa. 

Fredria is a mother, a forensic toxicologist, a stock trading and financial literacy enthusiast, and otherwise genuinely interesting guest with dreams of creating community around the world. 

Marisa walks Fredria through the 4 critical questions she asks her clients to reframe their entire thought processes. 

In this podcast you will be able to “self-coach” yourself through the exact process Marisa would take you through in a one-to-one coaching session.

Marisa will walk you through the questions that will open your mind to approaching digital nomadism from a place of confidence and excitement rather than fear.

If you have any interest in doing a live coaching session like Fredria, write us in at [email protected].

Get some inspiration from our list of 91 jobs you can do while traveling.

Have you ever listened to a podcast, then become the featured guest on that podcast for a live coaching session? 

That's EXACTLY what happened in this episode. (When we say we love interacting with our community, we mean it!) 

Meet our guest Eric, an army veteran of 27 years, father of 3 children, and Beach Commute listener for the past six months. 

And we're going to talk about the "golden handcuffs "that are holding him back. 

What are "golden handcuffs", you ask? Good question. 

A golden handcuff is an income security blanket that prevents you from doing what you really want to do in life out of fear of losing your current income. 

Your work goes completely stale. You've lost you interest in learning. Your brain feels like it's on autopilot...But, your fear of reducing your income overrides that nagging feeling that you aren't doing what your heart really wants to do. 

You know you are wasting precious time, but you still can't take action. It's an awful feeling. 

Sound familiar? 

Join us as Marisa walks Eric through the exact steps he needs to take in order to mentally prepare himself to take the first steps to taking action. 

If you're interesting in becoming a digital nomad, this podcast is tailor-made for you. You will be witnessing the literal beginning of Eric's path to becoming a digital nomad and how he's going to do it.

Are you interested in being a guest on our podcast? Click here to submit your application now, and we'll follow up if you're a good fit.

We've got some spicy digital nomad jobs for you in part 2 of the most unusual remote jobs we have ever seen. 

We've said it time and time again, you don't need to be a programmer, graphic designer or content writer to become a digital nomad. And that point is constantly reinforced every time we meet new people while traveling. 

Check out some of the jobs featured in this podcast...

A traveling marriage counselor, because why not? Does it matter if you're in the same room or on a Zoom call? Nope. 

Or a civil rights analyst (some of these jobs we literally have to ask the person what they mean). 

How about a dominatrix? We are not kidding, this is actually the profession of a traveler we have met. 

What about a voiceover artist who used to wrap a towel around his head to eliminate background noise? 

You've got to join us on this podcast for inspiration, for entertainment, or even just a little shock value. 

For more information about remote jobs, check out our Ebook outlining the top 91 jobs for digital nomads. And as always, write us in if you have any episode requests or questions: [email protected] 

Do you want to know how to get into the top 1% of job applicants for a new remote job? 

This podcast is for you. 

Suddenly there are now TONS of people in the market for a new job that allows them to be a digital nomad. People want to travel and they want location-independent jobs. 

Unfortunately, that means resumes are getting blasted through LinkedIn en masse by the hundreds of thousands. 

And most of them are going straight into a black hole. (That's not good for you!)

Jeff and Marisa have over twenty years combined of hiring experience. Marisa was a top marketer for Pepsi, and Jeff was a CMO for the world's largest content marketing agency. 

Together, they've gone through thousands of resumes and interviewed hundreds of people. 

They know some very critical tips that will get you in the top 1% of applicants, guaranteed. And fortunately for you, the answer to getting on the top of the stack of resumes is much more simple than you think. 

Give this episode a listen if you want to quickly and easily land that job interview. 

What are some of the craziest digital nomad jobs you have heard of? 

Sure, you've got your usual bloggers, content writers, marketers, and of course, programmers. And don't get me wrong, these are definitely some of the most popular jobs for digital nomads (because you can do them anywhere), but trust me when I say that this list is hardly comprehensive. All together, Jeff, Marisa & Diego have worked and traveled for well over a decade, and over that time we have encountered some of the most unlikely professions that you would never have even considered...

Like a traveling forensic analyst? 

And a professional gambler? 

And even a successful traveling musician/DJ.

Seriously! And these aren't just theoretical jobs, these are people who we have actually met. 

Without giving away the entire episode, I will say that every one of these jobs in this two-part series is more unusual and unexpected than the last. 

We wanted to talk about this list because, well, it's fun. But also, because most people don't become digital nomads because they have a a pre-wired idea of the kind of job they need to have in order to work remote. They think, "Well, I don't know how to code or do programming, so I will never be able to be a remote worker." 

They couldn't be further from the truth. And this is becoming especially true as traditionally "office" businesses are increasingly moving their operations fully online.  

In this two-part episode we talk about: 

For more job ideas, check out our list of 91 jobs. And of course if you ever have any questions, write us at [email protected]

What's the top concern people have when thinking about becoming a digital nomad? 

Money? Language? Scoring accommodations? WiFi problems?

NOPE, all wrong. It's safety. 

Every. single. time. 

When we ask our audience of burgeoning digital nomads what they're most afraid of, it always comes down to safety. And that's not exclusive to new digital nomads, we get safety questions 

So finally, we decided to tackle the topic with two of the most knowledgeable digital nomads on the topic. 

First we have Marisa coming in with years of expertise from the female perspective (a significantly higher risk group). Marisa has traveled to 70+ countries, many times as a solo traveler, and has learned every trick in the book to navigate the world safely. 

Second, we have Diego has gone on 50+ trips with groups of 15+ people each, so he's seen nearly every safety/danger-related scenario possible. In other words, he's quite possibly one of the most knowledgeable people we've ever met with regards to digital nomad safety. 

Without giving away the whole list, a preview of what we talk about: 

And much much more! Whether you are an aspiring digital nomad, or a distinguished veteran, you'll get some GREAT tips from this podcast. 

Links mentioned: beachcommute.com/91

5 mistakes holding you back from getting a remote travel job

In this episode, Marisa and Jeff talk through the 5 most common mistakes that may be holding you back from getting a remote job that you can do WHILE traveling the world (aka living as a digital nomad).

Marisa has coached and spoken to thousands of digital nomads (and aspiring digital nomads), and goes in detail about the obstacles that she most commonly sees stand in the way between someone who says: "I wish that I could travel the world" and actually doing it.

Jeff also brings in his experience hiring candidates to his company while working as CMO of one of the largest content marketing agencies in the world.

So...if you've been wishing you had a remote job that you could do WHILE you travel the world (but don't have that job yet), then this episode is for you.

Q&A: Answers to 7 rapid fire questions you asked about digital nomad life 

If living as a digital nomad has been on your mind for a while (or maybe it’s a brand new idea!)...

Then you may love our latest podcast episode this week…

Where Jeff and Marisa hopped on the microphone to answer 7 of your questions about transitioning to digital nomad life, all in rapid fire, off the cusp style…so you know you’ll get the truth.

Here are the questions they covered in this episode:

Resources:

List of 91 actual jobs that real digital nomads in our community are doing (click here to download)

11 of our craziest adventures as digital nomads

In addition to getting to see so many different countries that you would never otherwise get to in your lifetime...

Another main reason that most digital nomads choose this lifestyle is for the sense of ADVENTURE...to try new activities, and say ‘yes’ to opportunities you would likely NEVER experience in the familiarity of your home city, state or country. 

While our Beach Commute courses, and many of our podcasts, focus on helping you to find remote work and become a digital nomad…

In this episode today, Jeff and Marisa share some of their craziest adventures that they’ve had as digital nomads…

So you can get a feel for the types of adventures that await you in this lifestyle as well!

You’ll hear stories such as the time that Jeff and Marisa did ayahuasca together in Bolivia…

Or the time Marisa found herself in a cave in Nigeria with an oracle, speaking of the curses of witches nearby... 

Or the time Jeff found himself upside down, rappelling over a giant waterfall in Mexico.

(Note: these stories only scratch the surface of our experiences…😉)

Resources:

Download the list of 91 jobs that digital nomads in our community are doing: www.beachcommute.com/91