The Nomad on FIRE Podcast

The Nomad on FIRE Podcast | Sahara Rose | Founder of The Travel Coach Network| Episode #29 Shownotes

Guest Bio
Sahara Rose De Vore is a Travel and Business coach, the CEO and owner of Sahara Rose Travels, LLC, and the founder of The Travel Coach Network.  Her mission is to create the first and largest online network of travel coaches who change the way that the hospitality and tourism industries provide fulfilling, empowering, and transformative travel.  We talk about her travel journey, the jobs that have sustained her along the way, tips for growing your business, The Travel Coach Network, and so much more!

Links Mentioned

• The Travel Coach Network
• Been App
• David Meltzer
• Selena Soo
• HARO

Show Notes

• Sahara Rose shares her background 02:22
• What types of jobs did she do to save money to travel? 07:00
• What tips does she have for those looking to travel abroad? 09:52
• Sahara Rose initially had $24,000 saved up to travel 11:40
• Sahara talks about her trip to Central America 14:14
• Was Sahara alternating traveling and working? And her travel budget?  15:35
• Sahara talks about founding The Travel Coach Network 17:00
• What are the different segments of her business? 27:00
• Sahara's tips for entrepreneurs 32:35
• Sahara talks about business growth 36:00
• How has her lifestyle changed being an entrepreneur? 43:08
• How did Sahara connect with marketing strategist Selena Soo and her Impacting Millions program? Selena Soo Media Checklist 49:50
• Sahara's media features 50:30
• Has she done a lot of research into financial independence? 54:44
• What does a typical month look like for her? 58:27
• What is a new routine that Sahara Rose has implemented in the last few months that has added a positive benefit in her life? 1:05:42
• Connect with Sahara Rose 1:11:31 
  • The Travel Coach Network
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Facebook
  • linktr.ee/sahararosetravels

Significant quotes

•  “It really is figuring out what you want to do. Don’t do what everyone else is doing, or just something that seems easy or is doable.” 09:52
• “I’ve never been big on credit cards...I spend my money where I need to, like what bills I need to pay and where I can cut and save some money.” 11:53 

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The Nomad on FIRE Podcast | Sharon  Tseung | Owner of DigitalNomadQuest | Episode #28 Shownotes

Guest Bio

Sharon Tseung is the owner of DigitalNomadQuest. She quit her job in 2016, traveled the world for 2 years, came back to the Bay Area, and ended up saving more money and building over 10 passive income streams on her digital nomad journey! On her blog, Youtube channel, and podcast she teaches others how to do the same. Learn how to build passive income and create financial and location independence!

Links Mentioned

• DigitalNomadQuest
• Youtube.com/sharontseung
• How to Make Money Blogging (Ultimate Guide for 2020)
• Keep.google.com
• Notion
• The Etsy Entrepreneur
  • Enter code NOMADONFIRE for 20% off for the first 5 listeners 

Show Notes

• Sharon shares her background 00:36
• Did she have good savings before she started as a digital nomad? 04:11
• What general tips does she have for beginners seeking passive income? 06:33
• Are there any passive income streams that she has changed her mind about? 08:16
• Sharon shares advice on out-of-state real estate and the stock market 13:15
• Where are some of the places that she went to when she started as a digital nomad? 16:10
• Sharon compares the digital nomad lifestyle to being more firmly stationary. 18:30
• What does the future look like for her? 26:00
• What advice does Sharon have for people to find work-life balance while pursuing passive income? 31:10
• What is a new beneficial habit or routine that has had a positive impact on her life? 35:36
• Sharon shares what a perfect day looks like for her 38:51
• Take action with passive income and the digital nomad lifestyle 41:50
• Connect with Sharon Tseung 44:02 
  • DigitalNomadQuest
  • twitter.com/sharontseung
  • Youtube.com/sharontseung
  • instagram.com/sharontseung
  • anchor.fm/sharon-tseung

Significant quotes

•  “I actually thought this was a financially sound decision to leave because of geographic arbitrage and stuff like that. I knew I would be able to cut down my expenses. I ended up spending around $1,400 a month for 2 years of travel.” 05:08
• “My tip is figuring out how much capital and time you have and then seeing which income stream matches that, as well as figuring out your strengths and your passions.” 06:53 
• “When it comes to finding the place you want to invest in you should look at things like crime rates, job growth. So you compare the growth from a while back and then seeing the percentages and kind of comparing all the different cities.” 13:15

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The Nomad on FIRE Podcast | Austin Tuwiner | of Bitpremier and ScubaOtter | Episode #27 Shownotes

Guest Bio

Austin Tuwiner is the owner of Bitpremier and ScubaOtter. He is a college dropout traveling the world, living the digital nomad lifestyle. Austin makes money online through SEO and affiliate marketing. 

Austin and I discuss how he began his location independent lifestyle with content writing and marketing, places he has been able to travel to, and ways beginners can make the transition to a location independent lifestyle taking advantage of geographic arbitrage. 

Links Mentioned

• Austin Tuwiner
• Grammarly
• Bitpremier
• ScubaOtter
• Notion
• Remote Year, work, and travel program for digital nomads. If you want more information on Remote Year, I wrote a Remote Year Review 
• https://levels.io/bootstrapping-startup-thailand/          

Show Notes

• Austin Tuwiner talks about his background story. 00:51
• Austin Tuwiner wrote an article called “11 Ways I Made Money By 21.” 06:26
• What would he recommend for beginners that want to be location independent and don't have a specific skill? 08:57
• Which tools does Austin recommend for content writing? 11:36
• He talks about starting Bitpremier, his main online business. 12:38
• Where is Austin typically able to find his talent? 17:00
• Does Austin Tuwiner recommend people start with freelancing to work remotely? 19:54
• What are Austin's thoughts on reinvesting in yourself versus stocks and bonds? 23:36
• What brought Austin Tuwiner to Bali and other nomad cities that he enjoys? 27:51
• What does the future look like for Austin? 37:15
• What is a new positive routine or habit that has had a great impact on his life? 38:42
• Connect with Austin Tuwiner 43:10
  • austintuwiner.com
  • twitter.com/AustinTuwiner
  • instagram.com/austintuwiner
  • bitpremier.com
  • scubaotter.com

Significant quotes

•  “I make money online doing affiliate marketing and SEO, and I have had a lot of good mentors in my life that have taught me that making money online is possible, and pretty much started at 9-years-old.” 02:25
• “Find what kind of sticks with you and there is a way to link that to your passion and start making money online from anywhere.” 09:41 
• “Affiliate marketing is a concept where you are marketing for someone else and getting a commission when you successfully make them a sale, drive them a click.” 12:49

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The Nomad on FIRE Podcast | Andrae Smith | of Work Wanderers | Episode #26 Shownotes

Guest Bio:
Andrae Smith is the founder and CEO of Work Wanderers which offers coliving/coworking retreats for digital nomads!

Andrae talks about how she made the conversion from her corporate career to building Work Wanderers from the ground up. We also discuss what the accommodations, activities, and workspaces are like, the power of personal relationships, the digital nomad lifestyle, the future of remote work and so much more!

Links Mentioned:

• Work Wanderers
  • Enter code: Fire10 to get 10% off an upcoming retreat
• The Harvard Study
• Wandering Community - Digital Nomads, Remote Workers & Entrepreneurs
• Notion
  • Want to Boost Personal Productivity? 5 Ways Using Notion
• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Show Notes: 

• Andrae shares her background 00:44
• How did Work Wanderers come to be? 07:11
• Community, productivity, and giving back are core elements of Work Wanderers 09:59
• What is the strategy for Work Wanderers' destinations? 11:20
• What types of housing, workspaces, and activities are typical for the retreats? 13:44
• How has COVID-19 affected Work Wanderers? 23:20
• The discount code for listeners of this podcast is Fire10 to get 10% off an upcoming retreat in 2020 24:16
• Andrae's thoughts about the future of remote work and the digital nomad lifestyle 25:01
• Advice for people looking to become an entrepreneur? 28:03
• Andrae's new positive habit 29:42
• Personal Productivity Tools- Notion and Trello 31:44
• What does a perfect day look like? 33:00
• Be realistic about what the digital nomad lifestyle entails 34:45
• Connect with Andrae Smith 38:25
  • Work Wanderers
  • Instagram
  • Wandering Community - Digital Nomads, Remote Workers & Entrepreneurs
  • Andrae's email: [email protected]

Significant quotes: 

•  “I realized that I can’t be working full-time. So, I quit my job and I put all my savings for the last 8-10 years straight into Work Wanderers, planned the trips for the year, and started advertising.” 04:40
• “I even took a pay cut from my corporate job just to move to Cape Town because, like, I wanted to be in a place where there was a better lifestyle” 06:15 

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The Nomad on FIRE Podcast | Kevin Martin | of 30 And A Wake Up | Episode #25 Shownotes

Guest Bio

Kevin Martin is the founder of 30 And A Wake Up a popular travel blog and Youtube Channel. 

We talk about lots of exciting things in this episode including Kevin leaving his corporate job to travel the world, financial independence, Minimalism, Packing tips, building his online business, Tips for Youtube success, and how to forge genuine partnerships and engagement. And so much more!

Links Mentioned

• 30 and a Wake Up
• Remote Year, work, and travel program for digital nomads that Kevin and I both traveled with. If you want more information, I wrote a Remote Year Review
• Kevin's recommended travel gear:
  • Unbound Merino. Enter the discount code: 30ANDAWAKEUP for 10% off
  • Osprey Backpack
  • Sea to Summit Compression Sack
• The Budget-Minded Traveler
• "1000 True Fans" article by Kevin Kelly
• Chris the Freelancer
• 4-Hour Workweek
• Our Rich Journey
• Nomad Summit
• Sarah Aviram
• Chubby and Away
• Want to Boost Personal Productivity? 5 Ways Using Notion

Show Notes

• Kevin and Eric talk about how they got connected 00:56
• Kevin shares his background 02:22
• Our experience with Remote Year 06:02
• Kevin talks about his Youtube channel 30 and a Wake Up and tips for earning money online 12:28
• Financial Independence and taking the leap of leaving his job as a corporate lawyer 29:10
• Geographic arbitrage and combining the nomadic lifestyle with FIRE 38:11
• Kevin's future travel plans *Changed due to COVID-19 46:30
• Kevin's new positive habit 52:20
• Connect with Kevin Martin 54:31
• 30 and a Wake Up Youtube
• Kevin on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Significant quotes

•  “I knew I wanted to spend at least 30 days in a country. So, the genesis of the name was, I’m going to spend 30 days in a country and then wake up somewhere else. So, it’s kind of a marriage of my military past with my travel future.” 04:46

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The Nomad on FIRE Podcast | Johnny FD | Founder of Nomad Summit | Episode #23 Shownotes

Guest Bio:

Johnny FD is a location-independent entrepreneur and founder of Nomad Summit. 

Johnny has 14 streams of income including two popular books and multiple podcasts. He achieved FIRE and retired in 2017. If you're interested in the digital nomad lifestyle and financial independence retire early this episode is a must-listen!

Links Mentioned:

• The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
• Johnny's Books:
  • 12 Weeks in Thailand by JohnnyFD
  • Life Changes Quick by JohnnyFD
• Johnny's Podcasts:
  • Travel Like A Boss
  • Invest Like A Boss
• Travel Like A Boss Ep 242 – Kristy and Bryce (Minimalism, Digital Nomads vs. FIRE - Financial Independence Retire Early)
• How I Built 14 Streams of Income - Passive, Online, & Location Independent
• ILAB 23 – From $0 to Self Made, How to 300X Your Investment

Show Notes: 

• Eric and Johnny talk about the power of combining the digital nomad lifestyle and FIRE 02:05
• Johnny FD shares his background. 05:22
• When did he actually find out about the FIRE Movement? Any sacrifices of this lifestyle? 11:22
• Johnny talks about working on projects that he's passionate about 19:00
• What is Johnny FD’s message to digital nomads and the FIRE Movement? 23:26
• Johnny discusses reinvesting in your own business versus the market 27:05
• What does a typical day look like for Johnny? The importance of slow travel 29:10
• What does the future look like for Johnny FD? 39:20
• More money doesn’t always make you happier 43:51
• Building your business makes you appreciate it so much more 46:53
• Johnny's new routine that has had a positive impact on his life 47:34
• Connect with Johnny FD 49:14
  • https://www.instagram.com/johnnyfdk/?hl=en
  • https://twitter.com/JohnnyFDK

Significant quotes: 

• “Every nomad wants passive income. But, they don’t realize the best form of passive income are investments, where you can literally continue making money even if we forget we have an account, or even if we are just in a coma.” 05:02 
• “The sacrifice of stability. ‘I know I have a home, a salary, a car,’ and I think people get so comfortable in the western world having these things that they think that it is a necessity.” 13:23

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The Nomad on FIRE Podcast with Sarah Aboulhosn | Freelance Writer/Content Strategist Living in Bali | Episode #22 Shownotes

Guest Bio:

Sarah Aboulhosn is a freelance writer and content strategist who is currently living in Bali since transitioning into the digital nomad lifestyle. Sarah publishes her writing on Medium and on her website Days of Calm.

Links Mentioned:

• Days of Calm
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• How to Be Rich by J. Paul Getty
• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
• Wim Hof Method

Show Notes: 

• Sarah shares her background 00:51
• What did Sarah get out of her initial Bali retreat? 03:27
• Sarah takes us through her freelancing journey 05:46
  • https://medium.com/faraway-freelancer/a-transparent-look-at-my-journey-into-freelancing-4edb057d8af6
• Sarah shares advice for anyone wanting to start freelancing 10:27
• We discuss Remote job vs. Freelancing vs. Entrepreneurship 14:36
  • https://medium.com/faraway-freelancer/why-ill-never-work-in-an-office-again-21692f3e4cfa
• An in-depth look at writing on Medium 19:55
• What does the future look like for Sarah Aboulhosn’s new website Days of Calm 26:48
• What it's like living in Bali, Indonesia 29:00
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
  • https://medium.com/the-post-grad-survival-guide/being-a-digital-nomad-doesnt-make-you-interesting-c59e88c5ad81
• After becoming a digital nomad, what's next? 37:28
• Sarah and I discuss personal finance 42:37
  • I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
  • Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
  • Quit Like a Millionaire- Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung
  • Financial Freedom- Grant Sabatier 
• Do the inner work to make any lifestyle change happen for you 52:34
• What is a habit or routine that she has recently implemented that has benefitted her life? 55:40
• Connect with Sarah 58:18
  • https://www.instagram.com/whatsarahlikes
  • https://medium.com/@whatsarahlikes
  • Days of Calm

Significant quotes: 

•  “I didn’t know how to price myself in the beginning. It was really hard for me to understand what I was worth, mostly because my jobs in the past had never really valued me as an employee.” 07:50
• “First, get really clear on your ‘why,’ like the reason that you want to freelance.” 10:37

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The Nomad on FIRE Podcast | Julia Jerg | of JeyJetter.com & Digital Nomad Mom Podcast | Episode #24 Shownotes

Guest Bio:
Julia Jerg is the founder of JeyJetter.com, a family travel and digital nomad blog for aspiring nomads and families. She is also the host of the Digital Nomad Mom podcast. Julia has been working and traveling around the world full-time since 2011!

Julia talks about how she became a digital nomad, working and traveling throughout the world with her now-husband, then traveling as a family with children, and the future event that she is starting for digital nomad families called Nomad Family XChange.

Links Mentioned:

• Jey Jetter
• Digital Nomad Mom podcast
• Nomad Family XChange
• Julia was a speaker at the Nomad Summit
• Julia and I got connected through Jay and Christi of Puddles and Passports
• Remote Year, work and travel program for digital nomads mentioned in the episode. If you want more information, I wrote a Remote Year Review where I share my experience

Show Notes: 

• Julia's background and living a nomadic lifestyle 01:17
• How Julia started earning money remotely 14:00
• What made Julia decide to start Jey Jetter? 19:22
• The benefits of Digital Nomad Events 22:55
• Julia's various revenue streams 25:05
• What is Julia’s number one tip for people wanting to earn money online 27:12
• Tips for growing your audience and your online presence? 30:04
• Julia talks about traveling as a family during her digital nomad journey 34:20
• Nomad Family XChange is a digital nomad family event that Jula and her husband are planning to launch. 36:54
• What is her #1 tip for traveling as a family? 40:11
• Yoga is a new positive habit that she has applied to her regular routine 43:12
• Connect with Julia Jerg 45:14
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Youtube

Significant quotes: 

•  “I was so sure that I didn’t want to go back to that normal life that I had back then in Germany, because, when you are out there and you meet so many people who are already doing what you are aspiring to do, I think this is the biggest motivation.” 02:51
• “Every time you close a door, one door opens. Don’t be afraid of it. Most mysterious things happen and there is always a way. There is always a way. Sometimes you are stuck and you think, ‘oh no, this won’t work.’ But it will.” 16:54

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The Nomad on FIRE Podcast | Mr. Nomad Numbers | Episode #21 Shownotes

Guest Bio:

Mr. Nomad Numbers and his wife sold most of their possessions, moved out of San Francisco, and quit their well paid & comfortable jobs to slow travel the world… indefinitely. They’ve learned a lot about what it takes to design a life that was true to themselves (and not to what society told them) so they started their blog NomadNumbers.com to inspire others to do the same and achieve their ideal lifestyle.

In this episode, Mr. Nomad Numbers talks about how he got involved in the FIRE movement, the financial independence lifestyle, the strategies that he has learned along the way to balance finances, his relationship, their life goals, their health, and how to build and strengthen a community of like-minded people along the way. 

Links Mentioned:

• Mr. Money Mustache
• Mad Fientist Podcast
• JL Collins - The Stocks Series + The Simple Path to Wealth Book
• Millennial Revolution
• Go Curry Cracker
• Wait But Why article
• Monk chat in Chiang Mai
• Nomad Numbers origin story
• Nomad Numbers Nomadic Interview Series 
  • My interview 
• Nomad Numbers COVID-19 Info
  • My Story

Show Notes: 

• Mr. Nomad Numbers welcome to the podcast. 00:30
• Mr. NN shares his background 01:26
• The FIRE Movement and pursuing financial independence. 02:28
• Mr. NN discusses his investment strategy 03:22
• Mr. NN explains the transition of leaving his job and the why behind it 05:13
• Mrs. Nomad Numbers transition into the slow travel lifestyle 10:35
• Advice for partners traveling together 11:55
• How do financial independence and a slow-travel lifestyle combine and provide benefits? 14:35
• He discusses his strategy for picking a place to travel 19:13
• Mr. Nomad Numbers discusses being nomadic during the COVID-19 pandemic 24:00
• Finding a like-minded community while traveling 30:08
• Balancing between returning to places vs. seeing new areas? 33:10
• New Positive Habit 35:10
• A perfect day for Mr. NN 36:50
• What does nomadnumbers.com provide its visitors?  38:20
• Connect with Mr. Nomad Numbers 39:20
  • Nomad Numbers
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Youtube

Significant quotes: 

•  “The big adjustment for us was to go from being in the regular 9 am-5 pm. So, seeing each other maybe 2-3 hours max a day during the weekdays and a bit more during the weekends to 24-7.” 11:57

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The Nomad on FIRE Podcast | Tasha Prados | Founder of Duraca Strategic | Episode #20 Shownotes 

Guest Bio:

Tasha Prados is an entrepreneur and digital nomad who started her own marketing company, Duraca Strategic, to have the freedom to travel the world.
Links Mentioned:

• Tasha's Business Insider Article
• Duraca Strategic
• Tasha's Instagrams:
  • duraca.strategic
  • t.prad
• Recommendations
  • Marcus High-yield Online Savings
  • Wealthfront
  • I Will Teach You To Be Rich- Ramit Sethi
  • Rose Shafa | MONEY EXPERT

Show Notes: 

• Tasha welcome to the show 00:30
• How Tasha got a featured article in Business Insider 1:05
• Tasha’s Background 02:30
• Tasha's transition to entrepreneurship 07:00
• Tips for saving money before becoming a digital nomad 10:00
• Personal Finance Book and Investing Recommendations 12:30
  • I Will Teach You To Be Rich- Ramit Sethi
  • Nomad on FIRE Recommendations Page
  • Rose Shafa | MONEY EXPERT
• Importance of networking in business and as a digital nomad 15:15
• Duraca Strategic Marketing Accelerator Programs 18:00
  • Enter the code: NOMADONFIRE in the application under "how you heard about the program" for $25 off!
  • May 24th deadline
• Marketing tips and tips for pitching reporters for media features 22:15
  • HARO
• Planning and preparation for the digital nomad lifestyle 27:30
  • Remote Year 
• Packing for the digital nomad lifestyle 36:20
  • Tasha's Recommended Nomadic Backpack
  • Bags that Eric travels with as a digital nomad
    • Yorepek Backpack
    • Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler Ultra-Light Convertible Wheeled Duffel Bag Backpack
• Tasha’s experience being a digital nomad and being in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic 39:30
• #1 Piece of advice for the aspiring digital nomad 54:10
• Where to reach Tasha online 55:00

Significant quotes: 

• “I lived abroad for over two years in Peru so I'm no stranger to packing for being abroad but I will say that this was a totally different animal for me” 30:35
• “As much as I idealize the idea of being a minimalist, I think for me I would much rather have the things that I need to feel comfortable” 35:34

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