The Derek Loudermilk Show

“As long as I keep on trying, you could never say that I failed.” - Johan Ernst Nilson
Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure is the environment explorer, motivational speaker, author, and eco-warrior, Johan Ernst Nilson. He has been a global adventurer for more than 20 years and a Guinness world record holder. Johan has embarked on a journey from the North Pole to the South Pole, has already climbed the Seven Summits, has flown a boat across Europe, cycled from Sweden to the Sahara Desert, and a lot more.
Johan has evolved into a big activist for the environment. He is also an advocate against global warming and poverty, and a staunch supporter of education in developing countries and of the protection of endangered species. Last year alone, in conjunction with his adventures, he has raised six million dollars.
You’ll love this episode where Johan, despite all the travelling, is energetic and super sharp, as he shares his great stories of adventure.  He shares about the adventure, the business, the psychology, and the charity work involved in his explorations.



What you’ll learn in this episode:


How he evolved from simply going on adventures to becoming an activist
How he breaks down expeditions into three phases
Reasons why people are bothered in pushing through with their expeditions
Finding your “why” when going on adventures

Quotes:
“Maybe you can, but the question is: Should you?” - Johan Ernst Nilson
“We are intelligent, but are we wise?” - Johan Ernst Nilson
“Fear is a safety net. Being afraid is something very good.” - Johan Ernst Nilson
“As long as I keep on trying, you could never say that I failed.” - Johan Ernst Nilson
“Don’t be afraid because something is really hard, because people keep saying that things are impossible; the impossible just seeks more time.” - Johan Ernst Nilson
Continue the Adventure:
http://www.johanernst.com/

“I always focus on what I truly want, which is, have passion in my life.” – Alan Burak


Today's guest on the Art of Adventure Podcast is the investor and entrepreneur who manages Never Alone Capital, a multi-million dollar investment business and CPF Wine and Liquor which is in forty-two countries around the world, Alan Burak.

 

Alan shares with us how he started out as a young adult who had once lost everything but then he realized the value of the things that he had learned. Right now you can tell that he is so energetic and fired up with all the things he has learned and applied, not only in his life, but also in his business.

 

In this episode, Alan shows us how things may seem so hard in the beginning but then everything comes easy in the end, you just need to put your heart and mind into it. Just like him, one should seek out the things they want to learn and then practice them. Finally, he constantly asks, what can my heart do to the world, if live in my heart and not my mind?

 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

* Details on how he runs his business
* What his daily meditation practice is
* How he does his visualization
* What his different problem-solving approaches are
* How his vision has evolved through time
* How energy fuels anyone to do big things

 

Quotes:

“Before going to bed, I already know what I’m going to do.” – Alan Burak

“Time is the number one commodity.” – Alan Burak

“In every breath that you do, see yourself with a bigger heart.” – Alan Burak

“The heart has no boundaries.” – Alan Burak

 

Continue the Adventure:

Linked in

Twitter

Instagram

I realized that after sending a single email to Jim Rogers, he quickly responded and came on the podcast. Jim is a really busy person, so I was astounded with his generosity that he would respond so quickly.
This, however, is not unique. I am able to quickly get some of the most amazing adventurers, entrepreneurs, and people that have a lot on their plate to come on the podcast.
So how do you get them to say YES to your request?


 
First, I start with a dream list:
Who do I want to interview?
Who would I love to learn from?
Who would be a great fit?
I will compile a list of the people I want to reach out to, including their email, Twitter, Instagram - different ways that I can reach out to them. I also do my homework. I learn about them from other people or articles about them, and I also read their books.
I compile the background that I need, enough for me to know about their work and to know why they would be a good guest on the show. I also find out what would motivate them to donate their time to come on the show and teach something to the audience. Also I look for any possible shared interests or ways of connecting that might help build rapport.
When I reach out to them via email I make sure that it is short and concise. Three to five sentences is perfect and visually it is nice and easy to read.
In the first sentence I establish who I am, to build connection and credibility. Then I explain my motivation for getting in touch with them,  and pick an area of their expertise that I want to learn from and hear their story about.
I then ask them if they would be interested in doing an interview, making it simple and easy for them to reply YES.
And lastly, if they don't respond, it doesn't mean that they don't want to help you or that they are not interested. It just means that they could not respond right there and then. So, following up is a polite thing to do. Don't give up, make sure you follow up.
Things you will learn in this episode:

* How to find good guests for your podcast
* How to build a connection and rapport
* How to structure a concise email
* The importance of the follow up email

"Humor is a skill, let's understand the techniques behind it"- David Nihill

Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure Podcast is the author, public speaker, speaking coach, and entrepreneur, David Nihill.

David believes that humor is an important skill in connecting with people. Anyone could be funny, especially on stage, by looking at certain techniques and replicating them. Anybody can make themselves considerably funnier in a short period of time.

In this episode, David shows us that one need not be a natural to speak in public with humor. This is a skill which can be studied, worked on, and improved upon.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

* How to connect your audience
* How to set up frameworks when speaking in public
* How to apply humor to your speeches
* Techniques on public speaking and being funny

Continue the adventure:

* FunnyBizz Conference: Where Business Meets Humor
* 80 free tips from his book
* David’s udemy course
* Arash Bayatmakou’s TEDx talk


Quotes:
"Start right in the middle of the action, then bring it back at the end of your talk" - David Nihill

"I still don't enjoy speaking, but I know it is going to go well"- David Nihill

"Rubbish content, delivered beautifully, is still rubbish"- David Nihill

"Create a structure that allows you to improvise"- David Nihill

"Humor is a skill, let's understand the techniques behind it"- David Nihill

"Ask yourself - What will people think when I say this?"- David Nihill

 

You might also like these episodes:
AOA 093 | Michael Port | Steal The Show
Robin Farmanfarmaian | How to Become a Thought Leader
AOA 034 | Jordan Harbinger | The Art of the Interview and Networking Like a Pro
AOA 056 | Michael Margolis | Storytelling For Business
AOA 081 | Vanessa Van Edwards | The Body Language Of Great First Impressions

Last year my family and I discovered the town of Zadar, Croatia. The No.1 hot spot for nomads according to  Nomad list. We lived in Zadar for 3 months and in this Five Minute Friday episode I share with you our wonderful experience staying in this culturally rich town.

The Lions Gate to Zadar

 

Some of the highlights I share in this episode :

• About our neighbor Anna -and titi bello
• Stealing fruit
• Zadar outdoor festival
• Riding with the cycling team to the monastery
• Anna mascaro visiting us
• Our 250 year old stone house
• Great local restaurants
• St. Donat’s church and the sea organ
• Visiting Plitvice lakes and Krka National Parks
• My parents visiting
• Tattoos in our own home
• Gardening and looking after the house
• Bali people coming for a reunion
• Heidi walking to the store every day for grilled fish and pastries with meat in them
• Parties in our courtyard
• Working on my book
• Listening to classical music in the courtyerd

The Venetian Well

Exploring Plitvice Lakes National Park



Tattoo from Mau the tattoo shaman

Old Town Sibenik

“You have to really focus on your self-awareness because it will be the number one predictor of your success.” – Jason Treu

 
Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is the executive coach, relationship builder, impressive networker, and self-awareness expert, Jason Treu.
Jason works with teams and individuals to help them maximize their performance while helping them create the business and the life that they love. He works with different kinds of people, in different capacities. He helps people in their biggest challenges, and that is, filling in their blind spots.
In this episode, Jason explains how self-awareness is an important key to success. He also shares that others play a role in overcoming challenges and in our struggle with self-awareness.
What you’ll learn in this episode:


What are your blind spots
What is holding you back on your success
How to be self-aware
Why self-awareness is important
How to work with other people

Quotes:
 “The only way for me to get better is to change the habit.” – Jason Treu
“We see things very myopically and we need other people to point out those challenges.” – Jason Treu
“The only way you become self-aware is if you start to learn and really understand how to identify change, and taking a look at what your biggest problems are, and how quickly can you adapt.” – Jason Treu
“If you are trying to solve it all on your own, I can guarantee, you are not self-aware, because it is impossible for you to do it.” – Jason Treu
“That’s the problem; we look at people where they are now, not where they have been.” – Jason Treu
“If you cannot tell emotions in other people, how are you going to be successful?" – Jason Treu
“There is not an option for you to have low self-awareness and be successful.” – Jason Treu
Continue the Adventure:
Jason Treu
Twitter @jasontreu
Instagram @jasontreu


You might also like these episodes:
AOA 072 | Jason Treu | How To Build Extraordinary Relationships
Antesa Jensen | Adventure Awake: Self-Awareness Through Travel
AOA 126 | Rock Thomas | Abundance and Adventure
AOA 162 | Ron Malhotra | Your Success Blueprint
AOA 036| Judy Robinett | How To Be A Power Connector

What makes a true Adventurer stand out from other travelers? What traits and mindsets do they hold that set them apart?



An Adventurer (is):

* They would rather talk and learn about different people than ignore or avoid something they don’t understand
* With lines and border crossing and different customs, but dislike beaurocracy
* The only way to maintain your adventures is to be durable
* Understands the system and how to play. Are bribes needed? Are gifts needs? Polaroids as a tool for building rapport
* Mentally Tough. Can keep going for hours or days in uncomforatable situations
* Don’t show their fear. When facing a steep clif or a rebel army patrol, they assert their autonomy
* Use humor to smooth the way
* Stay alert. Adventurers trust their instinct they have honed along the way
* Know how to read people and situations
* Are good story tellers
* Are good listeners and good at gathering key information
* Solve problems. They are not worried about any set way of doing something as long as it works
* Celebrate awe and wonder along the way
* Place themselves in interesting situations. Seeking interesting ceremonies, buildings, tribes, mountains, etc.
* Can connect with people of different socioeconomic levels, nationality, station in life, etc.
* Are a little crazy and a little obsessed. When they get an idea in their head that wont stop until they make it happen – sometimes this sets a world record and sometimes they die trying.
* They know that they are rare, but don’t see themselves as superior
* Are honest with themselves about their situation. They don’t get hung up wishing things were different
* Says yes to opportunities
* Joins others on their adventures
* Often have a quest – an overall frameowkr of a grand mission they are trying to achieve – like visiting all the worlds countries or climbing the highest peak on each continent
* Helps others expand their world view and horizons

“When we set up new destinations, we really look at what is undiscovered.” – Anna Mascaro

Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is the travel designer genius, Anna Mascaro. Anna founded Terracotta Travel and coordinates customized and luxurious destination travels, particularly in Europe.
I've had the privilege of working with Anna over the last year to get Terracotta off the ground.  The back story to this episode is really cool. Anna was a listener to the Art of Adventure and reached out to me to be her coach as she was leaving her stifling office job in London, moving to the island paradise of Palma de Mallorca, and founding the travel company that became Terracotta.
Now to complete the circle, she is a guest on the show to talk about how she runs her business. I even learned some things from our interview about how much knowledge she has built up about specific travel locations over the years
In this episode, Anna shares her hands-on approach with the travel itineraries that she makes for her clients, and how she herself goes into those areas for her to really experience what a place and its community has to offer. She also shares how to run a unique business like hers.
What you’ll learn in this episode:


How Terracotta Travel started
How she coordinates with locals
What it is like to run a business which involves personalization and a lot of travelling
How she values interaction with the locals in a community
How she creates perfect travel designs made specifically for her clients
How Anna herself is an "Encyclopedia of Possibilities"

Quotes:
“We’re really giving people a unique look in the culture of the islands.” – Anna Mascaro
“The guides really are they key as far as us being able to make connections on the ground with local people.” – Anna Mascaro
“We always take the interests of our client in mind.” – Anna Mascaro
“As a luxury travel designer, you come to appreciate everyone's work more” – Anna Mascaro
“Once you travel with Terracotta, you will never go back.” – Anna Mascaro

Continue the Adventure:
Terra Cotta Travel
Facebook
Instagram
 



You might also like these episodes:
Antesa Jensen | Adventure Awake: Self-Awareness Through Travel
Chase Boehringer | Experience The Most Epic Adventures With The Bucketlist Lifestyle
How to Run an Adventure + Business Retreat
AOA 067 | Matt Prior | Adventure Academy
AOA 126 | Rock Thomas | Abundance and Adventure
Kit and Rosie Volcano (Part 2) | How to Make Business Feel Like Magic

“Life is not about winning or losing, it’s about the experience.” – Estela Kun



Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is the digital strategist, Estela Kun. She is one of the founding members of the  Freedom X Fest, the first outdoor festival on the Location Independent Movement which will be held in Spain. She is an author, entrepreneur, and also the founder of Inspiral Studio.

Estela is also digital nomad who runs adventure trips and retreats which cater to entrepreneurs and digital nomads as well.

In this episode, Estela shares how she became who she is today. She also shares what it is like managing her stress while running her business. Estela also enlightens us to the impact digital nomads are having in society and business life. Reshaping the way many companies are doing business and what the future of business may look like.

 

 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

* How she runs the different adventure trips and retreats
* How she manages herself and the stress around running the events
* How her team communicates and get stuff done at work
* The philosophy behind running an event specifically catered to digital nomads
* The impact of digital nomads to society

 

Quotes:

“Life is not about winning or losing, it’s about the experience.” – Estela Kun

“If someone really does what they love doing, then it becomes effortless” – Estela Kun

“People can work in different time zones, there is no more excuse.” – Estela Kun

"We are having conversations about what is possible for the future"– Estela Kun

"I don't need to buy into being reactive"– Estela Kun

"As humans we all want to be part of a community"– Estela Kun

Continue the Adventure:

Fredom X Fest

Facebook

 

You might also like these episodes:
John Abbott | The Giving Model – How to Grow Your Impact and Business by Giving Away Your Product or Service
Chase Boehringer | Building an Adventure Brand and Lifestyle
How to Run an Adventure + Business Retreat
AOA 067 | Matt Prior | Adventure Academy
AOA 126 | Rock Thomas | Abundance and Adventure
Kit and Rosie Volcano (Part 2) | How to Make Business Feel Like Magic

AOA 154 | Emily Utter | Coaching for Adventurous Entrepreneurs

“One thing about the world, it’s always changing.” – Jim Rogers


Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is the incredible Jim Rogers, the Indiana Jones of investing. He is the author of The Investment Biker, wherein the legendary investor gives his advice in investing in other countries.

Jim made the big move from NYC to Singapore a few years back mainly because he wanted his children to learn and speak Mandarin and he views Singapore as the most important global hub of commerce.

In this episode, Jim shares his experience in investing abroad, particularly in China. He also shares his interesting stories of getting into war countries and facing bribery. When he was young, he wanted to see and experience it all, so when he had the money, he went out to see the world and that was when his adventure began.


What you’ll learn in this episode:

* How to see if a country is worth investing in
* Driving through war zones
* Who to talk to, and find the right people to connect with in other countries
* How to observe the world to understand investment potential
* Jim Roger's secrets to investing success
* What it was like moving his family to Singapore from New York

Quotes:
“You have to constantly work on whatever you think is right.” – Jim Rogers

“You’ll never truly know enough to make an investment.” – Jim Rogers

“If you listen to conventional wisdom, you’re probably going to lose money.” – Jim Rogers

"Adventure is easier with money" – Jim Rogers

 
Continue the Adventure:
Jim Rogers









You might also like these episodes: (More epic road trips!)
Ashe Oro | Building The World We Want – Blockchain and Crytocurrency
AOA 157 | Mike Spencer Bown | The World’s Most Traveled Man
AOA 060 | Dave Cornthwaite | Say Yes To Adventure
AOA 067 | Matt Prior | Adventure Academy
AOA 130 | Anne-Laure Carruth | Shifting Sands: Circumnavigating the Mediterranean by Land Rover
AOA 131 | Fabian Dittrich | How To Run A Nomad Company