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- Overcoming Career Burnout and Finding Work-Life Balance with Ali Pruitt
Ali helps remote workers be productive and create more work-life balance so they can enjoy the full benefits of working remotely. In this episode we talk about creating boundaries at work, how to stay productive on the road, what newbies get wrong about remote work and common misconceptions, overcoming loneliness, managing work from home, and creating routine, workflow, and habits that support a balanced lifestyle.
This episode will be your ultimate inspiration to go from career burnout to finding work-life balance.ABOUT ALIAli Pruitt is a seasoned digital nomad, she has over 10 years of process and workflow improvement experience and she’s the woman behind Fully Remote with Ali. She’s been featured in We Work Remotely, Association of Virtual Assistants, and The Creative Startup Academy. Ali is passionate about helping others transition into remote work, so they can fully embrace the remote lifestyle in the way that works best for them. She believes when you’re able to #getsh!t done and unplug from work, you have more time to focus on what’s important – you!
CONNECT WITH ALI
→ Connect with Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-pruitt/
→ Connect with Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullyremotewithali/→ Visit her website: www.fullyremotewithali.comGET THE FREE OFFER
→ Download the FREE Remote Career Playbook here: https://bit.ly/RemoteCareerPlaybookCONNECT WITH KATE
→ Ready to land a remote job so you can create more freedom and flexibility? Get on the waitlist for The Remote Career Accelerator: https://bit.ly/RCAwaitlist→ Follow Remote Career Coach, Kate Smith on Instagram @theremotenomad https://www.instagram.com/theremotenomad/Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/TRNPodcastAliPTranscript51 min - How Portugal's Madeira Island Became a Digital Nomad Hotspot with Gonçalo Hall
Learn how Gonçalo Hall transformed a random island in Portugal into a digital nomad hotspot, in the middle of a pandemic. In this episode, we talk about how countries are embracing remote workers, how Gonçalo convinced the community of Madeira Island to get on board with becoming a digital nomad hotspot, what digital nomads and remote workers can expect when visiting Madeira, how to enter during COVID, his secret to creating a top remote work destination and future remote work hotspots that Goncalo is working on developing.
Connect with Gonçalo:→ Connect with Gonçalo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goncalohall/
→ Connect with Gonçalo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gonzohall/→ Learn more about Madeira: https://digitalnomads.startupmadeira.eu/Get the FREE offer:
→ Download the FREE Remote Resume Revamp Checklist here: https://bit.ly/ResumeRevampChecklist
Connect with Kate:
→ Ready to land a remote job so you can create more freedom and flexibility?Get on the waitlist for The Remote Career Accelerator: https://bit.ly/RCAwaitlist
→ Follow Remote Career Coach, Kate Smith on Instagram @theremotenomad https://www.instagram.com/theremoteno…Resources Mentioned:
• www.digitalnomads.startupmadeira.euRead the transcript here: https://bit.ly/TRNPodcastGoncaloHallTranscript
38 min - The Most Overlooked Skill Needed to Succeed as a Remote Worker with Scott Asai
Today we are joined by Scott Asai who is a speaker, Coach, and guru of one the most overlooked yet critical skills for remote workers, and he’s even given a TEDx talk about it... “Saving Soft Skills From Extinction.” Scott Asai is a coach and TEDx speaker. He is an expert on one of the most overlooked, yet critical skills for remote workers – soft skills. In this episode, we discuss:
- How to get started with building a strong network of contacts, especially in a virtual world
- The key trigger you want to ignite in the other person when networking
- How to read body language
- Networking as an Introvert vs Extrovert
- Using emotional intelligence and soft skills to land the job and get more promotions
- How to answer, “what is your biggest weakness?” in an interview
- Tips for mastering your mindset for more confidence
- How to overcome failures and rejection in the job search process and life
- Taking personal responsibility to grow and thrive in life
- Why learning more won’t get you the job (and what to focus on instead) One action you can take today to take your soft skills to the next level
- Recommended resources for developing your soft skills
Connect with Scott:
→ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottasai/
→ Visit Scott’s website: https://www.scottasai.com/Download the FREE offer:
→ Download the FREE Remote Career Playbook here: https://bit.ly/RemoteCareerPlaybook
Connect with Kate:
→ Follow Remote Career Coach, Kate Smith on Instagram @theremotenomad https://www.instagram.com/theremotenomad/
→ Ready to land a remote job so you can create more freedom and flexibility? Get on the waitlist for The Remote Career Accelerator: https://bit.ly/RCAwaitlistResources Mentioned:
- Strengths Finder: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/strengthsfinder.aspx
- Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman: https://amzn.to/3D8GsBr
- Simon Sinek Ted Talk https://youtu.be/u4ZoJKF_VuA
Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/TRNPodcastScottAsaiTranscript
51 min - Creating a Country on the Internet with Sondre Rasch
CEO and Co-Founder of SafetyWing, Sondre Rasch, shares his vision to remove geographical borders by creating a global home country on the internet and a global social safety net. We discuss what inspired his bold vision and the challenges he will have to face to make this ambitious goal a reality. Sondre also shares how this will transform the world, how he anticipates countries with borders will respond, what this means for developing countries, and what this new reality without borders will look like. We also discuss what the future of work looks like, how the pandemic has impacted the 9-5 and remote work, and how SafetyWing is transforming the travel insurance space with borderless health insurance and COVID-19 coverage too.
Connect with SafetyWing:→ Learn more and sign up for SafetyWing Insurance here: https://bit.ly/TRNSafetyWing→ Follow SafteyWing on Instagram @nomadcities https://www.instagram.com/nomadcities→ Access tools on building a remote company at www.buildingremotely.comDownload the FREE offer:→ Download the FREE Remote Resume Revamp Checklist here: https://bit.ly/ResumeRevampChecklistConnect with Kate:→ Ready to land a remote job so you can create more freedom and flexibility? Get on the waitlist for The Remote Career Accelerator: https://bit.ly/RCAwaitlist→ Follow Remote Career Coach, Kate Smith on Instagram @theremotenomad https://www.instagram.com/theremotenomad/Transcript is available here: https://bit.ly/TRNPodcastSondreRaschTranscript48 min - Creating a 7 Figure eCommerce Business with Alex Tenorio
From working at an accounting and consulting firm to creating a seven figure ecommerce business. Our next guest has been dropshipping for three years, is founder of Drop Ship Masterminds, and has even been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine. I'm so excited to introduce you to Alex Tenorio. In this episode we cover:
- What dropshipping is and how it works
- The difference between selling on Amazon and dropshipping
- How much you can realistically make $$ from dropshipping
- How much it costs to get started
- Common misconceptions about dropshipping
- The biggest challenges Alex faced when getting started
- How to pick the perfect product(s), get suppliers on board, and how to get sales
Ready to Land a Remote Job?
- Download The FREE Remote Career Playbook here: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/remote-job-free-ebook-optin
- Get the FREE Resume Revamp Checklist: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/resume-revamp-checklist
- Join the Remote Career Accelerator: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/rca-sp
- Read the Blog: https://www.theremotenomad.com/blog
Connect with Kate, Remote Career Coach
- Follow on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/katesmith07
- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theremotenomad
- Read the Blog: https://www.theremotenomad.com/blog
Connect with Alex
Learn more about the 'Dropship Mastermind' course: https://dsmastermind.com/Follow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_alextenorioLike the podcast? Be sure to leave us a 5-star review and subscribe.41 min - Becoming a Full-Time Freelancer in 2 Months + Opening a Coworking Space with Nathalie Goovaerts
In this episode, WiFly Nomads Alumni and Friday Coworking space Founder, Nathalie Goovaerts, shares her journey to going remote. We share how Nathalie successfully became a full-time freelancer within 2 months of completing WiFly Nomads and how within six months of completing the program she opened her co-working space, Friday Cowork. In this episode Nathalie shares:
- How a one-way ticket and a breakup kick-started her remote journey
- How she was able to support her nomadic lifestyle as a freelancer within 2-months of completing WiFly Nomads
- Mindset and Productivity tips to help you on your going remote journey
- Nathalie's advice for succeeding as a digital nomad
- How she was able to launch her co-working space within 6 months
- What makes a good co-working space, what to look for when selecting one, and what makes Friday Cowork so special
Like the podcast? Be sure to leave us a 5-star review and subscribe.
Ready to Land a Remote Job?
- Download The FREE Remote Career Playbook here: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/remote-job-free-ebook-optin
- Get the FREE Resume Revamp Checklist: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/resume-revamp-checklist
- Join the Remote Career Accelerator: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/rca-sp
- Read the Blog: https://www.theremotenomad.com/blog
Connect with Kate, Remote Career Coach
- Follow on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/katesmith07
- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theremotenomad
Connect with Nathalie
- Follow Friday Coworking space on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friday_cowork/
- Connect with Nathalie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaliegoovaerts/
33 min - How to Write a Book and Self Publish on Amazon with Matt Rudnitsky
Ever dreamed of writing your own book one day? In this episode, we're joined by author, publisher, and book coach, Matt Rudnitsky. He previously worked at scribe media formerly known as the infamous company Book in a Box and he now runs his own business Platypus Publishing. His first self-published book made over $14,000 selling on Amazon with no self-promotion. Today he shares with us how to make a passive income by writing, publishing, and marketing books. In this episode you'll learn:
- The exact steps to write, promote, and sell your book on Amazon
- Why Matt turned down a publishing deal from a big publisher
- How Matt had a successful launch without a large audience
- The difference between self publish and landing a deal with a book publisher
- Common misconceptions about self-publishing
- How to validate your book idea before you write it
- The logistics of how to design, format, print, and ship your book (what software to use)
- How long it should take you to write your book
- The biggest mistakes to avoid
- Balancing writing the book vs the promotion
- How to build confidence as a writer
- Overcoming the fear of failure or imposter syndrome
Like the podcast? Be sure to leave us a 5-star review and subscribe.
Ready to Land a Remote Job?
- Download The FREE Remote Career Playbook here: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/remote-job-free-ebook-optin
- Get the FREE Resume Revamp Checklist: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/resume-revamp-checklist
- Join the Remote Career Accelerator: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/rca-sp
- Read the Blog: https://www.theremotenomad.com/blog
Connect with Kate, Remote Career Coach
- Follow on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/katesmith07
- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theremotenomad
Resources Mentioned
- Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon: https://amzn.to/317FH8x
- How to Write Copy that Sells by Ray Edwards: https://amzn.to/2IkovUJ
Get your FREE copy of You Are An Author: So Write Your F*cking Book using this link: http://bit.ly/FreeBookOnWriting Available only to our podcast listeners.
- Learn more about Platypus Publishing: http://rud.lol/platypus/
- Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mattrud
- Get the book Smart Sports Betting
51 min - Quitting the 9-5 to Travel the World with Rhami A
In this episode WiFly Nomads Alumni, Rhami Aboud, shares his journey from quitting his 9 to 5 government job, joining WiFly Nomads, starting a business, and now working remotely and traveling the world on Remote Year. In this episode Rhami shares:
- His journey to becoming a digital nomad
- What his experience was like on WiFly Nomads
- What it's really like to be on Remote Year
- How Remote Year differs from his expectations
- The pros and cons of being a digital nomad and how to know if it's for you
- Overcoming the fear of quitting the 9 to 5
- How he built his online business
- How to achieve unstoppable confidence to master networking and land, consistent clients
- How to deal with people who "don't get it"
Like the podcast? Be sure to leave us a 5-star review and subscribe. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, post it on Instagram, tag @theremotenomad
Ready to Land a Remote Job?
- Download The FREE Remote Career Playbook here: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/remote-job-free-ebook-optin
- Get the FREE Resume Revamp Checklist: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/resume-revamp-checklist
- Join the Remote Career Accelerator: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/rca-sp
- Read the Blog: https://www.theremotenomad.com/blog
Connect with Kate, Remote Career Coach
- Follow on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/katesmith07
- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theremotenomad
Connect with Rhami
- Follow Rhami's journey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rhami_ax/
49 min - Fly for Free and Get Cheap Flights Using Point Hacks with Matt Moffitt
In this episode, we're joined by Matt Moffitt who is a frequent flyer expert and content producer at the frequent flyer blog Point Hacks. In this episode Matt shares how to travel for free and get cheap flights using point hacks. We cover:
- How to travel first class for (almost) free
- How Matt got a $14,000 flight for only $100 (including limo, private suite, butler, and a hot shower... IN the plane!)
- How Matt went from working as a server to becoming a frequent flyer expert at Point Hacks while working remotely from anywhere in the world
- The difference between frequent flyer points vs credit card points
- Common misconceptions and the biggest mistakes newbies make with point hacks
- How to pick a frequent flyer program to save the most on flights
- What the airlines' DON'T want you to know about point hacks
- The 'Earn and Burn' strategy to get the most out of your frequent flyer points
- The easiest way to get started when you're a newbie point hacker
- How to manage multiple credit card points WITHOUT impacting your credit score while getting the MOST points
Learn more about Point Hacks and how they can help you easily use frequent flyer points.
Like the podcast? Be sure to leave us a 5-star review and subscribe.Ready to Land a Remote Job?
- Download The FREE Remote Career Playbook here: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/remote-job-free-ebook-optin
- Get the FREE Resume Revamp Checklist: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/resume-revamp-checklist
- Join the Remote Career Accelerator: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/rca-sp
- Read the Blog: https://www.theremotenomad.com/blog
Connect with Kate, Remote Career Coach
- Follow on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/katesmith07
- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theremotenomad
1 hr 10 min - How to Land a Remote Job And Work From Anywhere in the World with Brie At FlexJobs
In this episode, we're joined by the Sr. Career Specialist at FlexJobs, which is an award-winning site for remote job listings. In this episode, Brie shares how to land a remote job that allows you to work from anywhere in the world. We cover:
- The process of landing a remote job vs traditional 9-5 jobs
- How "techie" (or nontechie) you need to be
- Avoiding scams and how to find legitimate opportunities
- How computers filter resumes before they go to humans and what you should know
- What you can do today to your resume to make it stand out for remote jobs (even if you've never worked remotely)
- The most in-demand remote jobs
- The most surprising remote jobs
- How interviews work for remote jobs
- How long it should take to land a remote job
- How much $$ you should expect to make as a remote employee
- The best time of year to apply for remote jobs
Like the podcast? Be sure to leave us a 5-star review and subscribe. Take a screenshot of the episode you're listening to, post it on Instagram, tag @theremotenomad and we'll share it with our community
Ready to Land a Remote Job?- Download The FREE Remote Career Playbook here: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/remote-job-free-ebook-optin
- Get the FREE Resume Revamp Checklist: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/resume-revamp-checklist
- Join the Remote Career Accelerator: https://theremotenomad.clickfunnels.com/rca-sp
- Read the Blog: https://www.theremotenomad.com/blog
Connect with Kate, Remote Career Coach
- Follow on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/katesmith07
- Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theremotenomad
About FlexJobs. FlexJobs is an award-winning site for remote job listings. All postings are hand-screened and they boast over 50+ job categories. Want to learn more or interested in signing up? Head over to http://bit.ly/FlexJobsSite
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About The Remote Nomad® Podcast: Land a Remote Job and Travel the World
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to The Remote Nomad podcast with Kate Smith! Your weekly escape from the 9-5 grind. Every week we interview industry experts from around the world on remote work, landing a remote job, the digital nomad lifestyle, and mastering your mindset. Prepare to be inspired to create more freedom in your life.
Hosted by Kate Smith, Remote Career Coach, Speaker, and Remote Work Advocate. She's been seen in Fast Company, BBC, CNN, CNBC, Glassdoor, Bustle, Atlas Obscura +. You can find her at www.theremotenomad.com or on Instagram @theremotenomad.