In this episode, Markos Korvesis shares his incredible journey from bankruptcy to becoming a successful entrepreneur and digital nomad.
Learn about the power of mindset, finding your Ikigai, and how to start a business with limited resources. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories for anyone looking to realize their entrepreneurial dreams.
Markos discusses practical strategies for overcoming financial and personal challenges, the importance of personal development, and the role of a supportive network. He also highlights valuable resources such as Erasmus programs and NLP training that helped shape his path.
00:00 Introduction
01:25 What You will Learn in This Episode
03:57 Markos' Early Challenges and Mindset Shifts
07:44 Thinking about the Worst-Case Scenario
09:37 Finding the Ideal Job and Taking Action
13:36 The Concept of Ikigai
15:17 Using Erasmus Programs
17:15 The Value of Trainings and Networking
19:49 Practical Advice for Starting a Business with No Money
25:31 Personal Development Exercise
26:40 Understanding Ikigai and Its Holistic Approach to Life and Career
29:58 Aligning Job Opportunities with Personal Hobbies and Interests
32:29 Taking Risks for a More Exciting Life
34:54 Common Challenges for Entrepreneurs
37:59 Investing in Personal Development and Seeking Help to Overcome Low Confidence
39:44 Starting Without a Perfect Idea
43:01 Connecting with Markos
44:25 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Social Media Links and Contact Information of Markos Korvesis:
✅ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markoskorvesis
✅ https://www.instagram.com/mkorvesis
✅ https://www.facebook.com/MarkosKorvesis
✅ WhatsApp/Telegram: +306977761644
✅ [email protected]
Markos’ Businesses:
✅ www.leadcompass.gr/en (Career/Business Coaching & Recruiting Services)
✅ www.nomad365.org (Nomad Events & Booking Platform with Digital Nomad-friendly establishments)
Resources Mentioned:
✅ Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (Job Shadowing in an existing European business that you like for up to 6 months with funding from the EU) - https://www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu
✅ Erasmus+ YouthExchange (1-2 weeks training in various topics, usually up to 30 years old, fully funded by the EU) - https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/opportunities-for-individuals/youth-exchanges
✅ Erasmus+ Training (Training without age limit, search for national Facebook groups for programs) - https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/individuals/adults/training_en
✅ NLP - Neurolinguistic Programming (University of Santa Cruz, California, NLP Trainers around the world)
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