The Time Is Now

This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads community in 15min or less.

"Define your goals and keep track of your finances systematically from the get-go, even if you aren’t generating revenue yet!"

This is a question from Gina who asks:

Managing your finances and keeping track of your goals is a crucial activity that you need to make a habit of doing systematically, even if you are not generating revenue yet.

In this episode I share with you some key tips to be able to do it effectively. I also prepared a great tool for you to help you do it without wasting time figuring it out from scratch.

What You Will Learn

How to keep track of your financial goals

How to keep track of your finances

What tools and resources to use for your bookkeeping

Resources And Inspiration:

How can I plan and predict my revenue goals?

Freshbooks

Quickbooks

Download your free excel sheet to keep track of your finances.

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Do you have a great ambitious idea that you truly believe in but you don’t know where to start? Or you lack the confidence to get out of your comfort zone, especially if you no-one around you sees its value?

"Be your own best cheerleader and don’t wait for permission"

In this episode you will get great inspiration to turn your vision into reality. Tune into Lisa’s story - in the middle of a pandemic, she grew a national brand and a community across 19 cities, and now it is going international!

Lisa Webb is an educator, author, speaker and entrepreneur. Her time as a global citizen living abroad influenced her to build community and help others to do the same. She founded Wine, Women & Well-Being where women can connect through events, books, and wine. Lisa is determined to connect women, no matter where in the world they are.

What You Will Learn

How to get started and embrace your ambitious ideas

How to get the traction you need and spread the word

How to make the time when you are already so busy

Resources And Inspiration:

Lisa Webb, expat partner in Indonesia

Ambition – is this dirty word holding you back?

Find Lisa Online

Wine, Women & Well-Being

Canadian Expat Mom

Instagram - @winewomenwellbeing 

Instagram - @lisawebbofficial

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This episode marks a big transition in Tandem Nomads. It is time for me to leave New York City, where this adventure started over 5 years ago, and move to Austria to start a new chapter.

Although it is a very emotional time for me as I leave the place that I have called home for the longest time in my life (7 years), on the business side nothing will change. I am so grateful that I get to continue to do what makes me feel most complete and fulfilled and stay focused on my business goals. That is what Tandem Nomads is indeed all about, building a successful portable business that allows you to build the flexibility you need while creating your own source of revenue and impact.

However, although a portable business model provides location independence, it does not automatically provide a sustainable revenue through life transitions if it does not have the right foundations for long term growth.

In fact, your business model may be portable, and you may be able to run your business from anywhere, but what if you need to slow down for personal reasons during a geographical or life transition? Are you able to continue to show up consistently and grow your business, or do you have to pause your activities and your focus on the business?

"Although a portable business model provides location independence, it does not automatically provide a sustainable revenue through life transitions if it does not have the right foundations for long term growth."

In this episode, I share with you the important factors that will allow you to keep your business running even when you need to slow down.

I will also lift the curtains behind the scenes of my business, what I’ve done to prepare for this big transition, dramatically reduce my working hours while continuing to provide you with my podcast episodes to support you in your journey on a weekly basis and serve my clients with even more impact.

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What You Will Learn

What the real benefit of a portable business is

Why a portable business model is not enough to make your business sustainable through transitions

How you can build the solid foundations for long term growth

Resources And Inspiration:

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Breaking the taboos about entrepreneurs’ mental health

When should I make the jump from wearing all the hats to creating a team?

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You might have noticed on social media that more and more people are declaring their gender/sex on their bio, profiles or even email signatures.

Have you wondered what is the reasoning behind that or whether you should do it or not?

I was in that space too when my friend Cath Brew helped me make the decision to pro-actively bring up this topic and declare my pronoun on all my profiles.

Indeed, I truly believe that as solo entrepreneurs, we can make a real impact for marginalized people and should proactively look at how we show up to create a more inclusive world.

"Having the choice as entrepreneurs to acknowledge gender expansive people or not is by itself a privilege."

In this episode, Cath will answer all the uncomfortable questions we do not dare to ask around the topic of non-binary and gender expansive people so that you can take action without worrying about doing or saying the wrong thing.

Cath Brew illustrates and educates about marginalized experiences for positive change - with a focus on identity, belonging and expat life. She hosts “Talk-Back Tuesday, a weekly Instagram and Facebook Live where she answers questions about LGBTQ+ issues.

What You Will Learn

What it means to be gender expansive or non-binary

Why it is important for solo-entrepreneurs to proactively acknowledge these people

The simple and small things solo-entrepreneurs can do to support marginalized non-binary people

Cath was previously interviewed on Tandem Nomads sharing her inspiring journey turning her art into a real business and getting out of her zone of comfort to make an impact. Find the link below.

Resources And Inspiration:

The art of selling your art – With Cath Brew

Understanding pronouns

The Holistic Trans Body Poster

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Facebook

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This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads Audience in 15min.

"A great business idea starts from within and from knowing where your zone of genius is. "

This is a question from Gina who asks:

While answering this question I will also give you some extra guidance.

What You Will Learn

The right time to start hiring an assistant and building your team

Where to find an assistant and what tasks you can delegate when you are just getting started

How to grow a strong team that will allow you to focus on your zone of genius and grow your business for the long term

Resources And Inspiration:

Download your free workbook to build the foundations of a successful portable business.

Clock Work by Mike Michalowich

Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman

The driven vision leader

Asana

Fiverr

Upwork

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This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads’ audience in 15min or less.

"Go deep instead of wide when growing your audience"

This is a question from Annette van der Feltz who asks:

What language to host your podcast? For example: I focus on Dutch entrepreneurs, should I do my podcasts in Dutch, the language of my target group? Or in English, which my target group speaks, to reach a broader audience?

What You Will Learn

How to know which language to choose for your content

How to reach an audience with different language than your use for your content

Resources And Inspiration:

How to turn a counseling practice into a successful portable business – With Dr. Sonia Jaeger

Download your free workbook to build the foundations of a successful portable business.

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This episode is part of a series of where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads Audience in 15min or less.

"A great business idea starts from within and from knowing where your zone of genius is. "

This episode’s question is from Christine who asks:

What You Will Learn

The 3Ps to find your zone of genius

What a viable business idea is

How to align it with your zone of genius

Resources And Inspiration:

Download your free Mini Training to brainstorm business ideas that are aligned with who you are and your zone of genius.

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Get inspired by the journey of entrepreneur Jo Parfitt, who has shifted her business in various ways to adapt it to the market and the changes in her own personal life. And how she now sees that it all boiled down to honing into her zone of genius in the various shapes, forms and versions of her business.

"You can’t do things just one way, you’ve got to spin things to grow your business."

Jo Parfitt has been an expat, a writer and a teacher for more than 30 years, has written 32 books and mentored more than 300 new authors. She runs Summertime Publishing, specializing in books by and for people living overseas and runs writers circles and workshops. In 2020 she launched a writing program inspired by the www.lifestoryjar.com to help people write and preserve their precious stories. Visit her website to pick up some freebies and a trial lesson while signing up for one of her online workshops or events. Her websites are www.joparfitt.com and www.summertimepublishing.com.

What You Will Learn

How her business shifted and what she did to spin it through the pandemic

How she is learning to find balance between her business and life

How she built her team to grow her businesses and focus on where she really wants to make a difference

What aha moment helped her to gain the confidence and charge the right price

Resources And Inspiration:

How to build a career in your suitcase? With Jo Parfitt – Malaysia

Find Jo Online

Website

Email

Facebook

LinkedIn

Instagram

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This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads Audience in 15min or less.

"Don’t let your insecurities define your pricing strategy"

This is a question from Isabelle who asks:

Although her question is quite specific, the answer will help you define your pricing strategy not matter the type of service, product or niche you serve.

What You Will Learn

The 5 criteria you should use to define your pricing strategy

What mistakes to avoid when deciding on your price

What mindset shift will help you charge the right price

Resources And Inspiration:

Download your free workbook to build the foundations of a successful portable business.

7 ways to research where to find your clients

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Whether you speak at a virtual event, or on a physical stage, getting speaking engagements can be a powerful strategy to attract your ideal clients and become the go-to expert in your field.

"Focus on getting your story out to the world and the TEDx talk will come along as part of that journey."

In this episode, you will learn the key tips to plan your speaking engagements effectively from a great TEDx talk expert.

Jessika Lynch helps people and organizations make more impact through thought leadership and communication. Her work as a leadership strategist and (change) communications specialist is focused on coaching and supporting thought leaders in public speaking, strategic positioning and high-impact communications.

Jessika is the founder of a boutique communication and leadership coaching agency for thought leaders called Revolve for Impact, and also leads a foundation, WomenTalkTech, to make more room for female experts on tech stages. In addition, she has been a TEDx licensee as well as a TED / TEDx speaker coach for over ten years. Through this work she has programmed and coached hundreds of speakers, authors and business leaders, supporting them in both leadership and in bringing their ideas to life.

What You Will Learn

How to overcome the fears around speaking

How to come up with your key speaking topic(s)

How to land and deliver your speaking engagements

Resources And Inspiration:

Use this formula to sell without being salesy

The Culture Map - Eren Meyer

Tedx Talks

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LinkedIn

Instagram

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