The Nomad Solopreneur Show

In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I sit down with Dan Demski, co-founder and CEO of Unbound Merino, a premium clothing brand. Dan shares his journey from struggling with heavy travel packing to creating Unbound Merino, which offers versatile and sustainable garments from Merino wool. Launched via a successful crowdfunding campaign, the brand now generates $40 million in global business. Dan discusses the importance of having passionate co-founders, the benefits of remote work, and strategies for scaling a business without external capital. He emphasizes the importance of making work fun and fulfilling and provides practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs to test and launch new product ideas successfully. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (02:08) The Birth of Unbound Merino (03:49) Crowdfunding Success (06:11) Building the Brand (10:38) The Power of Partnerships (14:46) From Crowdfunding to E-commerce (17:53) Scaling with Facebook Advertising (21:17) Sustaining Growth and Profitability (26:47) Building a Personal Brand: Challenges and Choices (29:41) The Importance of Fun in Work (30:54) Starting a Business with Limited Resources (34:33) Marketing Strategies and Experiments (41:30) Expanding Product Lines and Customer Feedback (44:23) Online Presence and Future Plans (45:08) Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 🟪 Connect with Dan Demski Unbound Merino Website: https://unboundmerino.com Unbound Merino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unboundmerino/ Dan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandemsky/ 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

In this episode, I chat with Stacey Steinmiller, founder of Radical Evolution, where she combines her expertise as a trauma specialist with spiritual insights, about tackling the fear of failure and its roots in childhood. We dive into the power of asking for what you want and the importance of mentors who share their failures. I share a story about inviting my idol, Chris Do, to my podcast, demonstrating how facing fears can open doors. We discuss the value of play in both personal and professional life, and how flexibility enhances productivity. Journaling and movement are highlighted as tools for self-discovery and creativity. Join us as we explore embracing self-worth, living with purpose, and finding joy in life's opportunities. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (01:45) The Roots of Fear and Shame (04:31) The Impact of Childhood Experiences (06:51) Finding Mentors and Overcoming Fear (14:33) The Importance of Play and Fun (22:03) Flexibility and Routine in Daily Life (25:01) Exploring Trust and Self-Reflection (26:05) Recognizing and Addressing Depression (28:39) Embracing a Creative Lifestyle (36:10) Living Authentically and Financial Security (43:58) A Fun Challenge to Get Unstuck 🟪 Connect with Stacey Steinmiller https://www.radicallifecoach.com/ https://members.radicallifecoach.com/ https://radicalevolution.as.me/ https://www.instagram.com/theradicalevolution 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Janis about his path from a 9-to-5 IT job to becoming a successful creator & visual artist. We explore the impact of having a messy brainstorming process, handling financial risks, and the role of authenticity in content creation. Janis and I also discuss navigating the challenges of inconsistent freelance income, leveraging audience growth, and the influence of AI on the industry. We highlight the importance of trust, personal connections in course creation, and living abroad as a bilingual content creator. Join us as we dive into Janis' journey and insights into building a sustainable career as a creator. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (02:04) The Journey to Consistency and Audience Growth (11:35) Quitting the 9-to-5 and Taking the Leap of Faith (17:53) Navigating the Creator Economy and AI's Impact (27:12) The Creative Process: Brainstorming and Visuals (31:14) Challenges and Rewards of Course Creation (36:49) Building a Personal Brand and Reputation (49:02) One Week Challenge to Become a Creator 🟪 Connect with Janis Ozolins Website: https://ozolinsjanis.com/ X: https://x.com/OzolinsJanis IG: https://instagram.com/jaozolins LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozolinsjanis Explain Ideas Visually Course & Community: https://ozolinsjanis.com/course 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

In this eye-opening episode, Erika Sipos - self-proclaimed "double agent" straddling corporate and nomadic realms - challenges us to rethink our ingrained patterns: Why your boss keeps being a jerk (hint: it's probably you) The sneaky way your childhood fried eggs dictate your adult life How AI might become your next boyfriend (and why that's hilariously concerning) The truth about "conscious" decisions (spoiler: only 15% of us actually make them) Erika's "tough love" challenge: Spend a week examining how you handle conflict and rejection. You might be surprised at what you uncover about yourself and your relationships. Quotable moment: "If you keep attracting a narcissist into your life, why? What are some of the things that you can do in the early stages?" Whether you're a digital nomad juggling freelance gigs or a corporate climber navigating office politics, Erika's insights on relationship dynamics will make you rethink every interaction. Connect with Erika on LinkedIn to dive deeper into the wild world of human behavior and maybe finally break that pattern of dating emotionally unavailable people. No judgment, we've all been there. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (01:04) Defining Identity Beyond Roles (04:16) The Shift in Career Dynamics (06:05) The Rise of the Unicorn Employee (12:51) AI's Impact on the Workforce (14:17) The Role of AI in Recruitment (26:14) Understanding Relationship Patterns (31:39) Breaking Free from Negative Patterns (50:17) Embracing Change and Awareness 🟪 Connect with Erika Sipos Jobs Portal: https://fridayjobs.eu/jobs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serika/ Personal website: https://www.i-profile.me/ 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

In this episode I talked with Miloš Pelucha, a seasoned digital nomad who's traveled to over 25 countries, about the future of remote work and tourism. Miloš shares his journey, including a life-changing 800-kilometer walk across Spain. He discusses the role of local governments and tourism boards in adapting to the growing presence of digital nomads and how experiences trump material possessions. The conversation highlights the difference between tourists and digital nomads and offers actionable steps for destinations to attract long-term visitors. Tune in to learn how to integrate digital nomadism into tourism for sustainable growth. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (01:36) Finding Purpose and Clarity (02:42) Embracing the Digital Nomad Lifestyle (05:15) Mission to Transform Tourism (08:58) Understanding Digital Nomads vs. Tourists (11:43) Addressing Overtourism with Digital Nomads (13:49) Creating Sustainable Digital Nomad Communities (18:18) The Power of Authentic Experiences (32:07) From Nomads to Ambasadors (38:32) Final Thoughts 🟪 Connect with Milosh Pelucha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miloš-pelucha/ Newsletter on his travel around emerging & leading nomadic destinations: https://www.milosh.online/ Helping tourism businesses & DMOs attract digital nomads: https://www.attractnomads.com Helping tourism boards & DMOs integrate digital nomads within local communities: https://www.integratednomads.com 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Solopreneurs and get for free each Tuesday the episode takeaways: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Lily, a location-independent mom who helps other parents move to Chiang Mai. We dive deep into her experiences growing up between Thai and American cultures, her struggles with belonging, and how Chiang Mai offers a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle. We discuss the city's cultural and policy advantages, from remote work opportunities to community support and affordable living. Lily also shares insights on digital nomad visas, local schools, and the expat community, making Chiang Mai an appealing location for families seeking a new home. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Full Episode (00:50) Parenthood and Time Perception (02:00) Life in Chiang Mai (04:12) A Balanced Lifestyle (09:21) Cultural Adaptation and Community (14:41) Moving with Family Abroad (26:44) Challenges of Integrating Communities (32:03) The Digital Nomad Experience in Chiang Mai (39:00) Navigating the Thai Digital Nomad Visa (44:46) Checklist to Move Abroad 🟪 Connect with Lily Szabo Chang Mai for Families: https://cnxlocal.com/chiang-mai-for-families/ Kid friendly cafes, parks & playgrounds: https://cnxlocal.com/kid-friendly-cafes-parks-and-playgrounds-in-chiang-mai/ About DTV from Lily: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/wgnETLESNMcSyfsg/ Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): https://www.thaievisa.go.th/visa/dtv-visa Namjai Village Community: https://youtu.be/Z2g5cBkQ3Uc?si=j1fgJk_ReapjHHa9 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Solopreneurs and get for free each Tuesday the episode takeaways: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, I talk with Michelle Coulson, founder of Remote Rebellion. Michelle shares her journey from working as a recruiter in London to fully embracing remote work. We dive into the reasons behind her decision, the benefits of remote work, and how the pandemic changed her perspective. Michelle explains the key traits needed for remote work, the importance of finding the right job fit, and how to properly search for remote opportunities. We discuss the challenges and solutions for those transitioning to remote work, the role of community in job seeking, and practical steps to make the leap into a remote career. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (00:59) Michelle's Journey to Remote Work (03:15) The Impact of the Pandemic on Career Choices (06:16) The Growing Demand for Remote Work (10:12) How to Transition to Remote Work (22:48) Effective Communication in Remote Work (24:49) Hiring the Right Talent for Startups (26:21) Traits of Successful Remote Workers (31:52) Opportunities for Diverse Remote Workers (37:23) Benefits and Challenges of Remote Work (41:15) Weekly challenge 🟪 Connect with Michelle Coulson https://remoterebellion.com/ https://remoterebellion.com/remote-job-academy, https://remoterebellion.com/community https://www.linkedin.com/in/remoterebellion/ https://www.instagram.com/remote_rebellion/ https://www.facebook.com/remoterebellion/ https://x.com/RemoteRebellion 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Solopreneurs and get for free each Tuesday each episode takeaways: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Jeremy Greene, a seasoned digital nomad who's traveled to over 50 countries. Jeremy shares his transformative journey from severe social anxiety and depression to becoming a confident global traveler and community builder. He discusses the power of exposure therapy, the significance of self-love, and how naming his inner critic and supporter helped him achieve his dreams. We also dive into actionable steps to identify and overcome limiting beliefs. Tune in to get inspired and learn practical tips to follow your dreams. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Intro (00:44) Digital Nomad Life (02:33) Global Connections (04:05) The Beginning of a Global Community (07:11) Overcoming Personal Struggles and Social Anxiety (16:49) Identifying and Reprogramming Limiting Beliefs (18:43) The Power of Asking for Help (20:47) Challenging Comfort Zones (21:36) Finding Purpose and Making Money with It (23:23) Overcoming Fear Through Exposure Therapy (29:35) Future Journaling: Visualizing Success (32:53) Setting and Achieving Micro and Macro Goals (36:38) Building a Healthy Relationship with Yourself (43:23) Taking Action 🟪 Connect with Jeremy Greene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremytalkstostrangers/ 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Solopreneurs and get for free each Tuesday each episode takeaways: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ophir Tal, a LinkedIn ghostwriter and personal brand builder for founders and CEOs, shares insights on leveraging LinkedIn to build personal brands and foster relationships. We chat about the digital nomad lifestyle, working remotely while traveling, and how LinkedIn has enabled this journey for him. Ophir explains the importance of emotional content and storytelling in creating engaging posts. He provides practical advice on starting a personal brand, even for those who can't afford a professional service, emphasizing the power of genuine connections and consistent content sharing. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (00:55) The Power of LinkedIn Connections (03:21) Building a Business on LinkedIn (05:26) Challenges and Adaptations of Nomadic Life (09:41) Building Client Relationships and Success Stories (17:40) How to Choose Your Clients (20:41) The Importance of Personal Branding (24:24) Creating Engaging Content (28:46) The Benefits of Content Creation (30:42) Leveraging Emotions in Your Content (35:41) How to Start Building a Personal Brand (48:07) Weekly Challenge 🟪 Connect with Ophir Tal Free LinkedIn growth blueprint: https://ophir-tal-linkedin-ghostwriter.ck.page/d04b536764 Ghostwriting website: ophir-tal.com The LinkedIn ghostwriting day pass (3 posts for $250): https://calendly.com/ophirtl/content-interviews 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

In this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I sit down with Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a sought-after public speaker, best-selling author, and podcast host. Nina shares her incredible journey from training as an Olympic gymnast to becoming an award-winning TV anchor and tech executive. She's faced many challenges but has always adapted positively. Nina explains her resilience framework, emphasizing the importance of adapting, isolating the problem, surrounding yourself with supportive people, and rewriting your story. We talk about how to find true success and happiness by focusing on what you genuinely value and understanding that tough times are just chapters of life, not the whole story. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (01:17) Defining Resilience (02:03) Nina's Journey: From Gymnastics to Journalism (04:15) Overcoming Life's Challenges (05:50) Becoming a Resilience Powerhouse (11:19) The Four-Part Resilience Framework (27:14) Building Resilience Through Overcoming Challenges (28:28) Handling Stress in High-Pressure Environments (29:39) The Importance of Tools and Therapy (33:40) Defining Hard Work Across Cultures (38:29) Seasons of Hustle and Personal Growth (41:39) Finding Fulfillment Beyond Material Success (44:08) Identifying Your True Passions (48:13) Helping Others Through Tough Times 🟪 Connect with Nina Sossamon-Pogue Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasossamonpogue/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflRppJJ8YJovAQFJiCsosA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NinaTheAuthor Website: https://www.ninasossamonpogue.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_sp.eaks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ninasossp 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Solopreneurs and get next Tuesday the episode takeaways for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Marcus 'Bellringer' Bell, an award-winning music producer, shares his journey from playing piano at two years old to creating the world's first North American AI music artist, Ravyn Lyte. Marcus talks about how he combined his expertise in music production and AI technology to shape the future of music. He discusses the challenges he faced, from being $75,000 in debt, losing his voice, to using technology to turn challenges into opportunities. Marcus also explains how music can influence emotions and how AI can support mental health and wellness. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear aim and the power of teamwork in achieving big missions. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (02:17) The Birth of Ravyn Lyte, the AI Pop Superstar (09:11) Bridging the Gap Between a Virtual Character & Human Connection (12:22) Standing Up for Mental Health and Wellness with AI (18:27) The Impact of Music in Our Lifes (30:20) Did You Know? (33:26) Leveraging AI as a Force for Good (38:58) The Power of Focus and Specialized Knowledge (41:16) How to Change Your Narrative (49:54) Lessons Learned from Working with Global Music Icons 🟪 Connect with Marcus “Bellringer” Bell Ravyn Lyte Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamravynlyte/ Wealth & Impact Bootcamp: https://www.wealthandimpactbootcamp.com/ About Marcus: https://www.bellringermusic.com/about LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusbellringer/ 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Smart Solopreneurs to get for free each Tuesday the main episode takeaways: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I got the opportunity to chat with Jen Auh, an expert in personal image, beauty and fashion with over 20 years of experience and the founder of Style Konsult. Jen shares practical tips on how to look your best and feel confident. Jen talks about her mission to help image consultants transform lives and shares her personal experiences, including a five-week trip to Italy with just one carry-on suitcase. She emphasizes the importance of a daily routine for building confidence and the role of appearance in professional settings. Jen also advises aspiring nomads on how to streamline their belongings and maintain a professional image while traveling. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (01:06) Travel and Minimalism (04:03) Balancing Appearance and Knowledge (09:41) Building Confidence and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (17:35) How to Build a Strong Personal Image (26:53) Traveling Light: Downsizing Essentials (32:28) Balancing Work While Traveling (35:35) Running Your Business as A Solopreneur (43:37) Weekly Challenge 🟪 Connect with Jen Auh Image Consulting: www.stylekonsult.com Website: STYiLES.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenauh/ 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Solopreneurs and get for free each Saturday the episode learnings and insights into how I run my own business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ After a short summer break, we're back with Ben Albert, the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC and the Real Business Connection Network creator. Ben shares his inspiring journey from being laid off during the pandemic to building a successful business in just one year. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging personal experiences, learning from failures, and the significance of mentors, clients, and peers in an entrepreneurial journey. Ben shares the value of podcasts in networking, building personal brands, and creating communities, offering insightful advice on how to grow a business efficiently. Tune in to learn how to turn accidental opportunities into lasting success. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (02:00) Overcoming Personal Challenges and Leveraging Skills (04:53) Building a Business and Forming Connections (11:06) Learning from Mistakes and Seeking Mentorship (26:35) Finding the Right Person for the Job (29:16) The Power of Podcasting (32:58) Building a Personal Brand (40:35) How to Start a Personal Brand (47:44) Weekly Action Point 🟪 Connect with Ben Albert Mastermind: https://growgettersonly.com/ Balbert Marketing LLC: http://balbertmarketing.com Real Business Connections Podcast: https://realbusinessconnections.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Solopreneurs and get for free each Saturday the episode learnings and insights into how I run my own business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Beatrice Gutknecht, the Founder & Brand Strategist at Badassery by B & host of ‘The Art of Branding’ is taking established B2B businesses who are shaking things up from just another in their space to the obvious one, so they're perceived at a higher level and get stuck in minds - how do I do it? Leaning into their differentiation to create effective brand strategy 1:1. Beatrice and I discusses overcoming fears like public speaking and the importance of stepping out of comfort zones. We explore the concept of leveraging outside perspectives in business strategies, particularly through business coaches, mastermind groups, and market research. Beatrice shares insights into her personal and business journey, including the origin and strength of her brand, Badassery by B. The conversation emphasizes the importance of differentiation in branding, tapping into one's strengths, and maintaining consistency in messaging and visuals. The episode also addresses the significance of human connections in building a brand, how to stand out in a saturated market, and actionable steps to reassess values and mission in order to stay aligned and relevant. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (01:39) From Asia to Europe (14:10) Paranormal Encounters (17:26) Overcoming Fears (23:41) The Power of Badassery (25:55) Standing Out in a Saturated Market (27:16) Building a Strong Brand Identity (31:07) Leveraging Feedback for Growth (35:39) Practical Steps to Differentiate Your Business (48:28) How To Stend Out - One Week Challenge 🟪 Connect with Beatrice Gutknecht Website: https://www.badasserybyb.com Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-art-of-branding The Badass Mob (Newsletter) and free pop-culture guide to brand strategy: https://badasserybyb.com/the-badass-mob-newsletter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatricegutknecht YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@badasserybyb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badasserybyb/ 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Solopreneurs and get for free each Saturday the episode learnings and insights into my how I run my own business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patrice Dussault is an English into French translator from Canada who specialises in social sciences, economics, and the luxury motorcar industry. We talked about the intricate and challenging translation process, which remains difficult for even advanced AI to replicate. The discussion explores the necessity of proficiency and training for mastering complex skills. It also touches on Canada's cultural values of inclusivity and peace and how you can adapt and stay relevant when technologies disrupt industries, like now with Artificial intelligence. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (01:42) Mountaineering and Technology (02:33) Adapting to New Technologies (03:59) AI's Impact on Language Professions (09:46) Challenges in Translation and Interpreting (11:34) The Importance of Professional Translators (14:16) Educating Clients on Your Profession (22:06) Journey into the Automotive Industry (27:23) Canada's Welcoming Culture (34:15) How to Stay on Top of Your Professions (38:39) Weekly Challenge to AvoidBeing Replaced by AI 🟪 Connect with Patrice Dussault Portfolio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-dussault-translator-writer/overlay/1635538467581/single-media-viewer/?profileId=ACoAAA9yTeIBJ0jzH4S38gKkSbs0Ymwz2OMG80c LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-dussault-translator-writer/ 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Solopreneurs and get for free each Saturday the episode learnings and insights into how I run my own business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wilson Buduzi Obeneme, a seasoned professional in the energy sector and host of The GrowthPlug podcast and newsletter, shares his remarkable career journey from an apprentice to a key player in a major energy company. Wilson emphasized the critical role of time and energy management in boosting productivity, which helped him build a personal brand while working full-time. The discussion covers effective goal-setting using the SMART framework, strategies for overcoming distractions, and leveraging technology for personal and professional growth. Wilson also offers valuable advice on building a personal brand by sharing daily experiences and consistently improving one's skills. 🟪 Important Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:40) From Mechanical Engineering to the Energy Sector (03:44) The Birth of the GrowthPlug (06:32) Finding Fulfillment Through Helping Others (08:03) Overcoming Fears and Embracing Feedback (11:25) The SMART Framework for Goal Setting (15:03) The TEFOP Productivity Model (20:38) Self-Awareness and Time Management (23:24) Tracking Screen Time: A Wake-Up Call (29:50) Finding and Pursuing Your Passion (37:23) Building a Personal Brand (43:21) Weekly Challenge to Start Your Personal Brand 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/connect 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Solopreneurs and get for free each Saturday the episode learnings and insights into how I run my own business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ever wondered if passive income is truly possible or just another buzzword? In this eye-opening episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, I chat with Jay Melone, the mastermind behind Passive Profits. We dive deep into the realities and misconceptions of passive income, revealing how you can transform your expertise into a passive revenue stream. Jay Melone shares his personal journey from a high-stress consulting career to earning a steady income while he sleeps. He explains how imposter syndrome can hold you back and how overcoming it can open doors to monetizing your knowledge. If you’ve ever thought about creating digital products like online courses, eBooks, or templates, this episode is a must-listen. Discover practical strategies for identifying valuable knowledge that others are willing to pay for, and learn how to build trust and a personal brand that stands out. Jay’s success story, earning over $80,000 in passive income, provides actionable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to start their own passive income journey. The conversation that breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps, perfect for both beginners and seasoned entrepreneurs. Tune in and learn how to turn your skills and experience into a profitable passive income stream! Let us know what you've think of the episode below in the comments. 🟪 Timestamps (0:00) Trailer (01:43) The Passive Income Dream (02:50) The Journey To Passive Income (05:02) The Definition of Pasive Income (06:29) How to Identify Valuable Knowledge to Sell (10:26) Sell Your Knowledge Without Marketing Expertise (14:39) How Personal Branding Builds Trust (18:07) Building in Public (21:39) The Path to 80,000 in Passive Income (27:42) Getting Perspective on My Passive Income Plan (32:44) The Path to Package Your Knowledge (37:37) The Born of Passive Profits 🟪 Connect with Jay Melone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymelone/ The Productizer Co-Pilot: https://productizer.yourpassiveprofits.co/ Passive Profits Newsletter: https://yourpassiveprofits.co/ 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Before we dive into it, join 500+ Solopreneurs and get for free each Saturday the episode learnings and insights into my how I run my own business: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this deep dive into the art of networking with Donnie Boivin, CEO and founder of Success Champion Networking. Donnie, an expert in sales, business development, and networking, shares his journey from starting a business to creating a leading global networking platform. We discusses common misconceptions about networking, emphasizing that it's more about helping others grow their businesses than selling. Donnie also offers practical strategies for effective networking both in-person and online, explaining how to initiate conversations, build meaningful connections, and leverage these for business growth. With a focus on being a community builder, Donnie’s advice centres around creating value for others, the importance of asking for what you need, and the power of being the connection hub in your network. The discussion also touches on Donnie's multifaceted life outside networking, including running a farm and being a public speaker and author, reflecting the balance between professional success and personal fulfillment. 🟪 Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (02:27) The Networking Strategy you Haven't Heard Off (04:37) Common Networking Mistakes (09:41) How Donnie Runs Multiple Businesses (12:20) The Difference Between a Virtual and an Executive Assistant (15:52) On What Possition to Hire First? (19:10) How to Manage Your Workload as a Business Owner (22:13) Effective Strategies for In-Person Networking (26:47) How to Start Networking Conversations (28:50) How Soon you Should Book 1:1 Calls (31:29) How important is Mindset in Networking (34:52) Tips and Techniques for Online Networking (38:57) How to start an Online Networking Call (43:39) The Success Champion Networking Revolution (46:10) How to attend Your First Networking Event 🟪 Connect with Donnie Boivin Website: https://donnieboivin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/ SCN: https://successchampionnetworking.com 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

🟪 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nQCOLTm-HGo I recently chat with Anwin, a business wealth strategist who specializes in helping CEOs maximize their business profitability. Anwin shares insights on financial management, emphasizing the importance of understanding where your money comes from and allocating it strategically across profits, owner's pay, taxes, and operational expenses to ensure profitability. She also discusses common pitfalls in financial management, such as high expenses and lack of strategic planning. Furthermore, Anwin provides actionable advice for business owners to manage their finances better, including adopting the 'Profit First' methodology and understanding the value of data in making informed decisions. Enjoy and take notes ;) 🟪 Important Timestamps (00:00) Trailer (01:11) Mastering Business Finances (04:39) Operational Costs Unveiled (12:08) Strategies for Profitability (24:20) Tax Strategies and Insights (27:02) Navigating International Tax Laws (33:34) Leveraging Business Data (45:34) Weekly Challenge 🟪 Connect with Anwin Mbah Connect - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwinmbah/ Subscribe to newsletter - https://a-case-for-profit.beehiiv.com/subscribe CEO Salary Quiz - https://mrqz.to/ceosalaryquiz 🟪 Support the Show Subscribe to The Nomad Solopreneur Letter for the business model breakdowns and exclusive content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca - https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

Is fear holding you back? Is selling something you dread? Jermaine Cheatham shares invaluable insights on how solopreneurs can gain freedom by mastering their sales mindset. He advocates for focusing on high-impact activities instead of overworking, confronting fears head-on for personal growth, and devising effective sales strategies through strategic partnerships without resorting to direct selling. We also delve into the transformative power of reframing life and sales, choosing freedom over societal norms, and taking practical strides toward business success while balancing work, fun, and personal satisfaction. We also touch upon networking and fostering relationships as a stepping stone to business growth and the mutual benefits of tapping into other people's audiences. 🟪 Important Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:34) The Essence of Freedom and Identity (03:21) Building an Indestructible Mindset (05:38) Facing Fears and Choosing Growth (09:37) Reframing Fear (12:07) Overcoming Impostor Syndrom (13:34) Mastering Sales and Creating Impact in 5 Steps (19:56) How to Build Your First Offer (24:03) Embracing Life's Imperfections and the Power of Perspective (27:44) Navigating Social Media and Overcoming the Fear of Judgment (29:02) The Seller Mindset (31:33) Strategic Partnerships: The Key to Business Growth and Personal Freedom (36:46) 4 Hour Work Day (41:33) Partnership Marketing 🟪 Connect with Jermane Cheathem Website: https://creatorslearn.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermane-cheathem YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jermanecheathem 🟪 Connect with Gabe Marusca https://www.gabemarusca.com/bio 🟪 Support the Show Subscribe to The Nomad Solopreneur Letter for the learnings breakdown: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Until Next Week, Pura Vida!