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In the last episode, we discussed an important concept in stoicism and how to reprogram the way that we look at failure and our relationship with failure. In this podcast let’s learn how to program ourselves for massive success. In order for us to enjoy massive growth and massive success in our careers and in […]
Amor Fati – the antidote to anxiety and procrastination Amor fati is a Latin phrase that may be translated as “love of fate” or “love of one’s fate”. It is used to describe an attitude in which one sees everything that happens in one’s life, including suffering and loss, as good or, at the very […]
Today I want to tell you about a very simple exercise that only takes a few minutes. And you can do this anytime that you feel yourself full of doubt about whether you’re going to do something, whenever you feel like you’re facing something that’s impossible. I’m going to teach you how to make that […]
“Until You Make The Unconscious Conscious It Will Direct Your Life And You’ll Call It Fate” — Carl Jung In some of my recent posts on social media, I have talked about the importance of listening to your intuition and following it throughout your life. In today’s episode I want to share a couple of the […]
I have many friends lately that have been telling me that they are disappointed with themselves because of expectations that they have set that they feel like they are not living up to. And I think that the solution is very simple. There’s something that’s better than expectations. What’s better than expectations is intuition. It […]
As a marketer and an entrepreneur, programming myself with the right thoughts is something that I find essential to do everyday. Like working out the body, it’s also important to train the mind. We take showers everyday, it’s considered normal. But how many of us actively have systems in place to motivate ourselves and program […]
For those of you who have been following me for a while you know I’ve done a lot of experiments about productivity to see how I can basically become a better version of myself. I want to accomplish more and just feel like I’m achieving something everyday and making the most of my time. Here […]
We are hardwired to withdraw into a scarcity mindset because we think it protects us. By withdrawing into a figurative “shell,” we believe that we retreat into safety. Thousands of years ago, this was the case. This was how we survived. If you were kicked out of the tribe, more than likely you perished. And […]
The world is full of critical people. They destroy dreams, both their own and others, by using words like “can’t” and “won’t.” Choose instead to be a creator. Give things and people a chance. See the potential. See things as better than they are. Look for good in others. View events and situations through a […]
Is there a possibility that the worst thing that you can imagine happening could actually be the best thing? Your life is going to be long and one of the only ways to not be dragged down into bitterness and live a happy life is to develop resilience. Anything you think might seem bad in […]
Hi, this is Danny, producer of the open world podcast. After a few years long hiatus we are back to podcasting and rebranding this podcast with a new name and a new format. I have a lot of great content in store for you guys and to make things streamlined and easier, and make it […]
Welcome to another exciting episode of the OpenWorld podcast! After a long hiatus, I’m excited to kick off a new season with you all. We have great things in store! Today we bring you a value-packed episode from a friend, nomad, and entrepreneur that I truly admire. His name is Drew Taylor and he’s one […]
Welcome to another episode of the OpenWorld podcast! Our guest, Vin Clancy, was living on welfare and benefits 3 years ago, until he received a check for $250,000 for one of his ideas. He used the growth hacking techniques he was learning to get millions of visitors to websites he created and raise hundreds of […]
If you love travel and pursuing your passions, you’ll love this episode! Back in 2016, Celinne Da Costa took a huge leap of faith: she left her unfulfilling corporate life in New York City behind to design the life she wanted from scratch. Growing up as an Italian-Brazilian in the United States, she never subscribed […]
In this episode of the podcast I have the pleasure of welcoming my friend and fellow nomad extraordinaire, Doug Crowe. Doug is the chief instigator behind Real Best Seller and helps regular business people to create books and profitable businesses with their book as an anchor. An avid traveler, Doug travels around the world and seems […]
On today’s podcast we’re speaking with Kim and Ryan Desmond who run CodingNomads, which teaches intensive software development courses around the world. When I first read about Kim and Ryan’s business, I really thought they had taken the tough route – after all, setting up an onsite technical training camp in Bali or Thailand cannot […]
In this episode, we’ve flipped the tables and I’m the one being interviewed by my friend and new OpenWorld podcast co-host, Lloyd Hester. Sometime ago, Lloyd and I connected on Facebook and connected instantly as fellow entrepreneurs, global nomads, and kindred spirits. Both of us were the archetypal “square peg in the round hole” growing […]
Welcome to another exciting episode of the OpenWorld podcast! Today I’m joined by the one and only James Schramko, author of the new book “Work Less, Make more!” There are plenty of people who talk about lifestyle, and traveling and working remotely. Browse around on YouTube and you’ll find plenty of “How to Live in […]
Welcome to another interesting and educational episode of the OpenWorld podcast. In this episode I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Beck Power, who is hard at work building her digital nomad empire! Before she began her new life living abroad, Beck was working as a travel agent in New Zealand. She was earning a decent […]
Welcome to another action-packed episode of the OpenWorld podcast! In this interview I’m joined by a true man of mystery, the founder of Nomad Capitalist, the one and only Andrew Henderson. Andrew is one of the world’s most sought after experts on offshore and expat tax issues, second passports, and global citizenship. Andrew’s mission is to show you […]
Welcome to another fun episode of the podcast! Today I’m honored to be joined by a fellow Southern Californian 🙂 He’s a nomad currently calling in from Da Nang, Vietnam. We were neighbors together in San Diego, now both exploring the world. David s running a laptop business, traveling the world fulltime, wherever the wind […]
Welcome to another episode of the OpenWorld podcast! In this episode, I give you a sneak peek into my new upcoming book, dubbed “Dr Growth.” I’m really excited about this new book, and you’ll soon see why! I’ve been hard at work for the last seven months to create one of the best and most […]
On this week’s podcast I was interviewed by Chris Reynolds of the Entrepreneur House, a friend of mine who I met in Thailand. Chris has created a business accelerator for digital nomads and location-independent entrepreneurs and is connected to some of the best and most inspiring players in the game. It was an honor for me […]
Welcome to another great episode of the OpenWorld podcast! As a podcast that encourages people to view the entire world as a home base (and potential market), we don’t often feature the traditional Silicon Valley type of entrepreneurs and startups. Today’s guest is an exception, as someone who grew up in Palo Alto, with companies like […]
Welcome to another action-packed episode of the OpenWorld podcast! If you’re stricken by a sense of wanderlust and looking for inspiration, you’re in exactly the right place! In this episode I’m by Matt Prior, a Briton based in Hong Kong. Matt is someone who truly takes adventure to a new level. He is a world record holder for the Highest […]
In this interview of the podcast I’m joined by my good friend Pope Bustos. Hailing from Cordoba, Argentina, Pope and I met in the small town of Luang Prabang, our base from which we explored Northern Laos together on bicycle. As an expat based in Bangkok, Pope manages an exporting business and has created a great […]
In this episode of the the podcast I have a special treat for you guys. Adrian is a 23 year-old Amazon author from Australia who has created a strong recurring income source through Kindle Publishing, having self-published more than 200 books. In January 2017 alone he just received royalties from Amazon for more than $11,000 from his book sales. We […]
Today we’re going to talk a bit about love, a first on this show! Valentine’s day passed last month and if you found yourself single – as I have – you’ll probably take keen interest in this conversation. In this interview, I’m joined today by Aline Dahmen from Germany. A nomad for the last four years, […]
He’s been a nomad for the past 15 years – nearly a decade longer than I have. For the last five years, he’s visited 30 countries a year on average, visiting about 15 new countries per year. He proudly declares to have never had a real job in his life. Today’s guest is none other than […]
Hello and welcome to another exciting episode of the OpenWorld podcast! Today we’re joined by our fabulous guest, Tayo Rockson. Tayo Rockson is a man doing big things with a big dream to make a difference in the world. He’s the host of As Told By Nomads podcast and has a YouTube channel called “Use […]
Thanks for joining for another episode of the OpenWorld podcast. Today I’m joined by Johannes Koeppel, a long-term nomad and wanderer who with two friends created a travel startup, WeTravel. Johannes has a pretty inspirational story around travel, entrepreneurship, and changing your life. Out of college, he moved from his native Switzerland to Central Asia […]
How do you overcome social isolation, depression, anxiety, shyness, and loneliness to create a thriving online entrepreneurial career? How do you continue on and prosper after working your way through more than 30 jobs in your youth to find a mold that kinda – sorta – fits you? I was looking forward to this podcast […]
“Mind your mind; guard it resolutely. Since it is the mind that confuses the mind, don’t let your mind give in to your mind.” -Suzuki Shosan In this episode of the podcast I was invited on to the “Suitcase Entrepreneur” podcast where I was interviewed by the host, Natalie Sisson. We chatted about the mindset and […]
Hey there, welcome to this week’s action-packed episode of the OpenWorld podcast. Thanks for joining us! In this interview I had the pleasure of welcoming Ron Malhotra to the show. Ron spent most of his adult life trying to figure out who he was. As a young man, he thought that he needed to chase […]
Anita Wing Lee is a digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and social media guru who has been living out of one suitcase for many years now. She’s a bit unique in that she couchsurfs wherever she goes, meeting people among her huge social media following. She travels six months of the year, and lives abroad the […]
Hey there, welcome to this week’s action-packed episode of the OpenWorld podcast. Thanks for joining us! In this interview I had the pleasure of welcoming Pete Sisco to the show. Pete has been an expat for 30 years and a Permanent Traveler for 10 years. He’s also made his living 100% from online income for 15 […]
Welcome to another episode of the OpenWorld podcast. Today I’m joined by my new friend Anfernee Chansamooth. He’s founder of Simple Creative Marketing, a marketing consultant, small business advisor, and host of the Transitions Podcast. He’s trained over a thousand business leaders across 14 countries, empowered over 500 students in Laos, Sydney and Toronto, has appeared on […]
Hey there, welcome to this week’s action-packed episode of the OpenWorld podcast. Thanks for joining us! In this interview I had the pleasure of welcoming Michael Margolis to the show. As the CEO and founder of Get Storied, Michael has spent the last 15 years on a path of transformational storytelling, pioneering new practices for corporate […]
Today I have a real special episode. I’m joined by Natalie Sisson, a lifestyle entrepreneur, nomad, podcaster, blogger, and #1 best selling author of “Suitcase Entrepreneur,” a genre-defining book and blog of the same name. She got her first taste of international travel in 2006, and fell in love with the minimalist traveling life, and […]
Hello and thank you for listening to another fun episode of the OpenWorld podcast. Today I’m joined by an interesting young man. He’s a fan of the podcast who reached out about a month ago. He felt like his life was completely uninteresting and felt uninspired. He had no interesting stories to tell, and he […]
Hey there, welcome to this week’s action-packed episode of the OpenWorld podcast. Thanks for joining us! In this interview I was joined by Meryl Johnston from the Gold Coast, in Australia. Meryl is the co-founder of Bean Ninjas, a bookkeeping accounting firm which in just one year she’s grown to over 70 customers and approximately […]
Welcome to another illustrious episode of the OpenWorld podcast! I’m super excited to have you join us. If you’re an author or interested in how to earn a serious living through self-publishing, then you are going to be absolutely blown away by this episode. So many people say you can’t make money self-publishing books. That […]
To say goodbye to your first business after 10 years of blood, sweat and tears is gut-wrenching. Today’s guest Russ Perry was heartbroken and jobless after his agency fell apart. Worst of all he had slipped deep into a scarcity mindset. He could have easily continued into a downward spiral, as so many might in […]
Welcome to another episode of the OpenWorld podcast! Today I’m joined by Adam Franklin, he’s the owner of Bluewire Media, host of the “Web Marketing that Works” podcast, and author of “Web Marketing That Works: Confessions from the Marketing Trenches.” Adam got his start in the web design business way back in 2005 with just $120, […]
This was a real fun one! In this podcast I’m joined by Amanda Geary, who has worked onboard cruise ships for over 10 years for a variety of companies including; Princess Cruises, P&O Australia, Cunard & Royal Caribbean International. She also helps other people as a recruitment specialist to find travel jobs on cruise ships. […]
Vincent Dignan is the co-author of “Secret Sauce: The Ultimate Course to Growth Hacking & Marketing Course,” which has raised nearly $80,000 through Kickstarter and Indiegogo after just one’s preparation time. After interviewing co-author Austen in episode #86, we had to invite Vincent to onto the podcast to share his remarkable story. If you haven’t heard of him […]
Welcome to the latest episode of the OpenWorld podcast! If you’re an adventure lover, then I’ve got a fun one for you today! In this interview I’m joined by Will Hatton from The Broke Backpacker. He was working as a lorry in the UK, unloading boxes for a grocery store. He had never done anything […]
Keeping in with the theme of dramatic personal reinvention, we have one heck of a story for you today! When we last heard from Tom way back in episode #11, he was travel blogging and roaming the world as a wandering musician. He entertained us with all kinds of travel tales, from hitchhiking to busking […]
I’m excited for this episode because I’m joined by one of the most inspirational women I know (and I know a lot of people)! Her name is Megan Jerrard and she is, undoubtedly, one of the most influential travel bloggers on social media. The owner of MappingMegan.com, she’s been a nomad for nine years, traveling full time with […]
Austen is co-author of “Secret Sauce: The Ultimate Growth Hacking & Marketing Guide.” Austen has moved millions of visitors and dollars through multiple channels from Pinterest to SEO. Together with his co-author, Vincent, they’ve raised nearly $50,000 from 700+ backers – for an e-book! They did this through the very same tactics that he teaches (which […]
In this episode, we welcome Ryan Madgziarz on to the show. Ryan has been an entrepreneur since his teenage years, starting a marketing agency with eight employees before age 21, creating a successful app, and more. Today he is the founder of Winning International, which helps coaches and consultants make the leap to six and seven figure […]
In this episode of the OpenWorld podcast I have the pleasure of hosting the “creative warrior” and “uncommon entrepreneur” Jeffrey Shaw. He is host of the popular business podcast, Creative Warriors, which teaches brave entrepreneurs how to earn a prosper making their art and giving their gifts. He says we live in a period which […]
He’s the business guru that the gurus go to. As the head honcho of SuperFast Business, James Schramko has created some of the most exclusive, prosperous masterminds for elite high-performing entrepreneurs. But before that, James was a top performing salesman at a car dealership, earning two Mercedes Benzes as company cars. On paper he had it […]
Welcome to another action-packed episode of the OpenWorld podcast! Today we honored with the return of a previous guest. Jasper was on our show a year and a half ago, way back in episode #13. And during that episode, we discussed how Jasper set up his lifestyle business simply by renting out his apartment on […]
Welcome to another episode of the OpenWorld podcast! I’m publishing this episode today from my temporary office in Koh Phangan, Thailand. Check out that view! Onward to the podcast! In today’s action-packed, content rich episode I’m joined by Sean Marshall. Sean blogs at FamilyRocketship.com where he teaches people how they can set up a business that enables […]
In this episode of the podcast I was invited on to the “Unleash Yourself” podcast where I was interviewed by the host, Michael Carbone. We chatted about the mindset and lifestyle of high achievers, how to create your own set of rules to live by, and how to write your own life’s narrative. It was a really […]
In this newest episode, I’m joined by my friend and a familiar face on the digital nomad trail. Derek and I met by chance a few years ago in an alley in Saigon, and then again in Chiang Mai. Unbeknownst to me at the time, Derek had whittled his savings down to his last $200 […]
In this episode of the podcast I was invited on to the “Brand New You Show” where I was interviewed by the host, Ryan Rhoten. Ryan did an excellent job of preparing for the interview, picking apart my first (and heftiest) book, “Buy Your Own Island,” which led us in to a deep and rich […]
Welcome to another episode of the OpenWorld podcast! in this episode Sorin Constantin, an entrepreneur coach and prolific Udemy course creator, joins us for the call. Sorin is a location independent entrepreneur from Romania who has been an online entrepreneur since 2011. He also helps teach people how to create viable online business models, generate traffic for […]
In this episode, I’m joined by David Hindin, he’s a doctor by day, by night a freelance writer who picks up gigs via Fiverr, and a closet tech enthusiast. He’s also created a digital magazine called “Invented Magazine,” which is designed for new entrepreneurs seeking to become tech founders, which he’s successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter, raising more […]
Today I’m joined by Jiro Taylor. He’s the host of “Flowstate Collective” podcast and founder of a global community of the same name, where he helps individuals reach their ultimate peak performance and potential by optimizing “flow.” He runs a blog, interviews top performers, creates adventure retreats, and explores altered states of consciousness. He also coaches entrepreneurs […]
In this fun and exciting episode I’m joined by the one and only Jeremy Ginsburg, who calls himself “The Culture Chameleon.” Jeremy is a veteran digital nomad, who has experimented with countless ways to earn money and travel. To support his international travels, he has worked as a remote freelance writer, videographer, musician, stand up comedian, […]
In episode #73 of the OpenWorld podcast I’m joined by my new friend and fellow author, Tommy Joiner. Tommy has just published his new Amazon book, “Teaching in East Asia” (full disclosure: we worked on the project together). The book shares his story (and the stories of many others) of teaching English abroad, a wonderful […]
In this episode I’m joined by Melinda Chen, founder of Women Making Big Sales. She’s created a location-independent lifestyle where she travels and works from coffee shops – interacting with huge companies and earning seven figures – while supporting two children. She’s here to share valuable insight for the one thing holds most self-employed people […]
Welcome to another episode of the OpenWorld podcast! I’m joined today by Derek Loudermilk. He’s a professional cyclist, explorer, scientist, and adventurer. He’s been a full-time slow traveler for two years, currently living in Bali. He’s also been to all 50 US States, 27 countries, and four continents. He hosts the podcast “Art of Adventure” which […]
In this epic episode I’m joined by the one and only Fabian Dittrich, co-founder of Startup Diaries and HelpandDo.IT. Fabian, along with a couple of buddies, has spent more than a year traveling overland across the Americas, running their business remotely from a Land Rover, wherever it is parked. Pretty wild! He’s also lived in Germany, […]
In this episode, we’ve switched things around a bit and I’m the one being interviewed. I was recently invited to appear on the Borderless podcast with Jonathan Lockwood and James Guzman to share a bit about my story and how I broke free from the conventional mold (which never seemed to fit me in the first place!). I […]
Welcome to another exciting episode of the OpenWorld podcast! I have a very special treat for you guys today… all of you entrepreneurs and anyone interested in peak performance will love this interview. I’m joined by Colin Robertson, researcher of performance psychology, and the owner of Willpowered.Co. Colin has spent the last 5 years researching […]
A few years ago Sean Ogle was working 50 hours a week as a financial analyst. Getting up early, commuting to work, putting on a suit and tie and shaving every day. But he was miserable. He had this incurable wanderlust and desire to experience the world. He went to Rio de Janeiro, experienced everything […]
On paper she was a success. She had a high power job in marketing and business development back in Canada. She was earning close to six figures and traveling all over the world. Money, prestige and international travel. It was the kind of life many of us dream about. But then during a business trip in Moscow […]
Today I’m joined by Bryanna Royal, co-founder of Virtual Powerhouse – “Virtual Solutions to Power Your Business” and blogger at CrazyFamilyAdventure.com. Bryanna works as a freelance virtual assistant – or “Virtual Team Member” in her words. She’s also living the remote working / traveling digital nomad life in an RV with her husband, four kids, and two dogs roaming around the […]
If you value freedom, exploration, and adventures big and small, want to see the whole world and make a difference, then you are going to love this interview. I’m joined by Amy Scott, the host of Nomadtopia. She’s a full-time digital nomad working and living remotely, a lifestyle that she’s plugging away at for eleven years. […]
In this exciting episode we’re joined by Caroline (Caz) Makepeace, the co-owner of Y Travel Blog. Together with her husband, Caz has traveled to over 50 countries and lived in 5. Her blog is getting over 300,000 visitors a month – over 10,000 per day. They have over 4 million followers on Pinterest. Their travel blog […]
In this episode I’m joined by Matt Inglot, host of the Freelance Transformation podcast, which interviews top freelancers to learn how they price their services, get leads and clients, and run their businesses. Matt is also the founder of Tilted Pixel, a web design and development agency, which he has been running for more than a decade. […]
If you want to learn how to make more money with your website by increasing your visitors to leads and then converting those leads to paying customers, and then high-paying clients, then you’re going to love this interview! In this episode I’m joined by Joe Dejene, the co-founder of Groove Funnels. Joe spends each day […]
In this interview I’m joined by Gabby Wallace, owner of Go Natural English and the Laptop Teacher which helps entrepreneurs with YouTube marketing and creating online courses. She’s here to share her story of quitting my university professor job in February to travel to 18 countries this year, and growing an online teaching business that’s earning 3 […]
Want to learn how to travel more, work from anywhere, and live your dream lifestyle? Today I’m joined by Travis Sherry, who interviews globe-trotting location-independent entrepreneurs to find out exactly how they do it. Travis is the host of the Extra Pack of Peanuts podcast and an avid travel hacker and lifestyle entrepreneur who is […]
If you’re looking to break free and gain greater personal autonomy in your life, then I’m sure you’re going to love this interview. In this episode I’m joined by the one and only Johnny FD. He’s an OG in the location-independent community and a respected thought leader that another guest we’ve had on this show, Ben Finnigan […]
“If you’re gonna make it in this world you’ve got to focus. That’s the biggest thing I’ve learnt.” – Ben Worthington, digital nomad and entrepreneur In this episode I’m joined by Ben Worthington, a new friend and kindred spirit from the UK who hosts the IELTS podcast. He’s also a member of the Dynamite Circle, and we […]
Podcasting is really hot right now… it seems that everyone and their auntie is starting a podcast. But most people give up after 7 episodes. And of the ones who persist, far too many of them become “me too” also-rans… not able to become unique enough, drive enough downloads, or monetize their show. Why is […]
In this exciting episode of the OpenWorld podcast we’re joined by the audacious and tepid world adventurer, Patrick Martin Schroeder, who goes by the moniker the “World Bicyclist.” Patrick is one of the world’s greatest young adventurers, and was recognized in our 2015 list of “Top 30 Adventurers Under 30.” He’s 28 years old, on a […]
October is self-publishing month here. In honor of my 30th birthday, I’m giving away free copies of all five of my books on Amazon, one after the other. To be notified of the dates of the free releases, as well as to receive other free giveaways first, simply enter your e-mail and subscribe in the […]
We have another great guest on the show today. His name is Patrick King, and I think you guys are going to be blown away by this interview. Patrick has self-published more than 25 books and counting in just over one year. He’s at the top of numerous categories on Amazon as a best-selling author. He’s […]
Welcome to Episode #52 of the OpenWorld Podcast! In this interview I’m joined by Dan Norris, the two time bestselling author of “The 7 Day Startup” and “Content Machine” and founder of WP Curve, which recently posted revenues of $74,000 / month, after just two years in existence. Dan and his businesses have been featured in […]
Hello and welcome to another episode of the OpenWorld Podcast! As always, we try to inspire you with real stories of people taking action and doing extraordinary things around the world. I’m joined today by Grady Hicks, he’s the author of “The Amazing Journey,” the true story of his travels with his young son Austin. […]
In this episode I’m joined by Kavit Haria from London. Kavit is a specialist at helping people set up automated businesses on the web that hit $100,000 by the end of their 1st year. Like others that we’ve interviewed, such as Jesse Krieger of Lifestyle Entrepreneur and Sean D’Souza of Psychotactics, Kavit started out as an entrepreneur […]
In this interview, we have my friend and fellow digital nomad Taylor Pearson on the show. Taylor and I first met in Chiang Mai back in 2012, early on in both of our lives as digital nomads. At the time, Taylor was working as an apprentice for Tropical MBA. Now, he’s the #1 best-selling author of “The […]
Today’s guest is a successful serial entrepreneur, Ryan Buckley. He’s the co-founder of Scripted.com which connects web businesses with content writers. But we actually became acquainted through his side project, of which I’m a raving fan – Toofr. Toofr is one of the apps that I talk about in my book, “Hack Email” (which is […]
In this episode we’re joined by Justin Cooke, co-founder of Empire Flippers, a marketplace for buying and selling websites. Justin has been leveraging geo-arbitrage and running a remote business long before most of us had ever heard of the term “digital nomad.” Several years ago, Justin left behind an unfulfilling career selling real estate mortgages in Southern California. He […]
They’re young, they’re in love, and they’re traveling around the world in a sailboat. In this episode meet Riley and Elayna, the traveling Aussie couple from “Sailing La Vagabonde,” as we talk about their epic journey circumnavigating the globe in their sailboat. After a freak accident where he broke his neck bodyboarding in South America, […]
Welcome to another episode of the OpenWorld podcast! We’re recording from a tower in Penang, Malaysia today where Jesse Krieger’s book “Lifestyle Entrepreneur,” became a Malaysia best-seller before hitting the international circuit. It was a fitting setting to record this episode with Jesse, who has quite the colorful background. Jesse has been passionate about leading […]
It’s a real treat to feature Mark Messick in this episode. Mark is a 16 year-old Amazon author who has self-published nine books, including several Amazon best-sellers. Last month he just received a check from Amazon for $4,000 from his book sales. On top of that, he dropped out of traditional school at age 11. […]
In this exciting episode, we sit down with Andrew Michael, co-founder and CEO of Funifi, a startup which builds applications to help parents in the household. Andrew and I connected after I read about the results of a recent growth hacking experiment he did, where they ran a personality test for parents on social media. The […]
In this episode we talk with Evelyn Badia, an online solopreneur who quit her job in advertising and created a new lifestyle by leveraging the sharing economy! An Airbnb superhost in New York City, Evelyn began hosting in the early days of 2010. Airbnb has allowed Evelyn to generate a full-time source of income that covers […]
In this interview, we invite Nathan Chan, the entrepreneur and publisher behind Foundr Magazine, on to the show. Nathan launched his digital magazine (www.foundrmag.com) from his bedroom and two years ago foundrmag.com and crushing it. It has since become a profitable 6-figure business with 25,000 monthly readers, and 150,000 downloads. He’s interviewed Richard Branson, Tim Ferriss, Arianna […]
In this inspiring interview we talk with the indefatigable Irishman ultramarathon runner Tony Mangan, who recently completed his “world run” around the entire planet! At the age of 52, Tony left his home in Dublin in October 2010 and then ran around the entire world. He went from the top of North America down through Central America and […]
In this episode we welcome John Lee Dumas, host of the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast on to the show. John’s exploits in the podcasting world are the stuff of legend. He rose quickly to the top of the podcasting business; in March 2015 alone EoF pulled in $232,761 in revenue. What is less well-known to […]
In this interview I talked with Alex Darroch, expat and co-founder of the Mad Monkey, Cambodia’s largest hostel chain. He has quite the story. Alex is creating a new chapter in his life and together with his partners, helping to re-write a new story in a developing country that has reeled from decades of hell and hardship […]
Introducing Rob Cubbon! Rob is an Amazon best-selling author, online teacher, graphic designer, digital nomad, and all-round good guy from London, currently in Saigon, who blogs at RobCubbon.com. Rob had a normal life in the UK as a graphic and web designer, but he was bored. He sought more excitement in life, and wanted to travel. So […]
Introducing Josh Denning! Josh is known as the “Tropical Entrepreneur” and he has a podcast of the same name that he’s been able to set up while living a Tropical Lifestyle from his base in Thailand. He regularly interviews some of the most successful location-independent entrepreneurs and digital nomads. Josh calls himself the “inquiries super charger,” because […]
Welcome to another episode of the OpenWorld podcast. This one was exciting, and after you listen, I’m sure you’ll agree. I took a TON of notes. But first… Not sure if you’ve noticed, but lately around here we’ve been running a bunch of promotions. I’ve been trying to see what works and what doesn’t when it […]
He’s known as the “Fearbuster.” He’s one of the people I feature in the introduction to my book. His mission is to inspire the world to become more fearless. In his words: “I just want to see what people can do, if we can all be less afraid. How many ideas we can realize together, […]
In this episode, we introduce Gregory Diehl, and he’s… kind of a big deal. Gregory is a digital nomad from San Diego who has been traveling the world since he was 19. Greg spends about a month or two in each country and he’s been to over 20 so far. He supports himself entirely virtually through online consulting […]
One of the big things right now is Amazon and specifically, making money through self-publishing using Amazon’s platform. Amazon has changed the game for millions of would-be authors, enabling them to realize their dream of publishing a book, and earn a nice living too. However, a lot of people are rushing to this “gold mine” but not doing as well […]
Grant Weherly is a friend and fellow world-romping digital nomad. We met during a rock climbing expedition in Northern Thailand, where he is currently based, and clicked immediately. Grant is also the author of the new book “Break the System,” and a location-independent consultant who makes his money through teaching products on platforms like Udemy. […]
Starting a business and becoming your own boss is the force multiplier when it comes to creating freedom for yourself. It’s hard to be your own man or woman when you have ten different supervisors breathing down your neck and dictating your every move. But for many of us (myself included), the path of self-employment […]
Jordan Harbinger is the co-founder of The Art of Charm, which he calls “Harvard of Social Dynamics.” Jordan ditched a career in law once he discovered the power that social dynamics command in business and life. He discovered that the key differentiator that sets successful people apart – in almost any endeavor – comes down […]
Michael’s work can be summarized in one sentence: He helps entrepreneurs to close the gap from where they are to where they want to be. In his words: “You can take a rowboat to Hawaii or you can fly a jet to Hawaii.” Michael architects transformative experiences which place entrepreneurs in the cockpit to immediately […]
One Way Ticket: A Digital Nomad Documentary <== Link to Youjin’s crowdfunding campaign! (digitalnomaddocumentary.com) Fleeing a home life of abuse and repression, Youjin ran away from her home in South Korea the day of her high school graduation to start a new life on her own outside of Korea. She started first in China, then traveled to Australia […]
Jonny Blair left his home of Northern Ireland 11 years ago and has been on a journey around the world ever since. His current mission is to visit 100 countries – and he’s fast closing in on that mark, having visited all seven continents and now 99 countries – just ONE shy of his goal. […]
To support a backpacking trip through 25+ different countries, Deepak turned to online business to support himself. He turned to affiliate marketing and set up over 70 different niche websites, but found that the impact was very low and the work wasn’t very fulfilling. While traveling in Singapore, he set up a muse business selling spy […]
“Stop making excuses!!” -Trisha’s advice. She’s the travel queen of the Philippines. Trisha Velarmino is a full-time traveling Filipina woman on a mission to travel to all visa free countries for Filipinos. She started out with very little money but has worked her way around the world, often volunteering for free food and accommodation. During her […]
The ultimate playbook to Lifestyle Design for 2015 (and beyond) is here! The new genre-redefining book, “Buy Your Own Island” is now available on Amazon. Get it here! Listeners can also download the audio book 100% free. Learn How to Make Money Online with Nick Loper! Today’s guest, Nick Loper, is one of today’s most active participants in the internet […]
The ultimate playbook to Lifestyle Design for 2015 (and beyond) is here! The new genre-redefining book, “Buy Your Own Island” is now available on Amazon. Get it here! Listeners can also download the audio book 100% free. Fred Perrotta is co-founder of Tortuga Backpacks, a company he started he created after a backpacking trip through Europe. The trip […]
Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help our show increase its ranking on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. His name is Ben Finnigan. He’s lived more lives and been through more in 26 years […]
In today’s episode I’m excited to share a preview from the audio book of my new title, “Buy Your Own Island” (which I’ve been hard at work and just finished recording!) What’s the book about? Several years ago, I dreamt day and night about the kind of life I wanted – the one I deserved – but reality […]
Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help our show increase its ranking on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. Alejandro Nuñez is the man. It has only been about 8 months since Alejandro started his […]
“Be a leader of ‘yourself’ and others will be inspired to do the same. And it’s refreshing as hell to lead a life doing exactly what you want without influence from others. I suggest you try it and let me know how it feels.” -Tim King Want to know someone who inspires me? My friend […]
They were overwhelmed, and drifting apart. Life was a blur from day to day between owning a restaurant and managing a Dean Witter brokerage office. Billy and Akaisha Kaderli realized that it was time to make a change, so they booked a one-way ticket and re-invented their lives. It seemed crazy: they were only 38, far […]
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” -Matt Ward, Art of the Kickstart We live in an exciting time in history. If you have a dream invention, product, or business that you’ve been wanting to launch, it is easier today than ever before. Now you can take your idea and present it on […]
In the past week alone, to manage my clients and workers, I’ve made business calls to Montreal, Rio de Janeiro, San Diego, Malta, London, the Caribbean, Dubai, Boston, and Thailand. How do I do manage all these time zones? Espresso shots and power naps. Today I invited Hassan Osman, an expert at managing remote teams and author […]
Local Online Marketing – an Easy and Lucrative Business Model Today’s guest has taught over 10,000 students how to work from home as a consultant earning $5,000 to 10,000 per month performing simple online marketing for local businesses in their neighborhoods. The beauty of Kevin’s model is that (in true lifestyle-design fashion) it requires very little capital or […]
Want to live on permanent holiday, or retire in the near future so you can travel the world? Today’s guest found a way to do exactly that. In 2010 Jasper had a highly lucrative career in finance. He worked hard, party hard, took business trips on the company’s dollar and stayed at fancy hotels. But […]
How to Do Business in China Nick Ramil is a location-independent entrepreneur based out of Guangzhou, China. Nick and his parter Tim are entrepreneur trainers and co-founders of The Elevator Life, which helps expats and digital nomads set up successful businesses in China. They have also co-founded Enter China, a mastermind and networking group for China-based expat entrepreneurs. Nick […]
In this episode, I have a blast talking travel with Tom Edwards, the globetrotting blogging musician behind Tune Up and Travel. Tom left behind the sedentary life in small-town Ohio for a life of adventure and travel. Leaving behind a corporate career with Verizon, he picked up a guitar, summoned two friends, and hit the road. Woefully unprepared, […]
You might also like: Another exciting podcast interview brought to you by OpenWorld Magazine! “Into the great unknown I go boldly.” – Justin Alexander His name is Justin Alexander. He had it all, but he was unhappy. A high-school dropout, Justin quit his highly lucrative position at a tech startup two years ago, “retiring at 32” to “travel […]
Meet Andrew Ferebee. At the start of 2013, Andrew was a disgruntled employee at Target. He dreaded facing each day. He woke up far too early to commute to a job he hated. He even came close to driving himself off a bridge in frustration. In spite of it everything, he knew he was destined for […]
Sean Perez of Guam is an experienced world-traveler and polyglot. While living in Taiwan, he became conversationally fluent in Mandarin in only 4 months. A self-professed language fanatic, he’s now fluent in 7 languages, and is shooting for 10, studying 3 more! Sean has developed an unconventional approach to learning languages which allows anyone, regardless of their experience at […]
In this episode I was interviewed by business executive coach Robert Atkinson about my entrepreneurial journey over the last several years, designing a lifestyle business which allowed me to travel around the world for 4 years. I share some of the most important lessons and experiences that I’ve learned, things others have taught me, and things […]
Ever wanted to volunteer and make a difference abroad? It’s difficult to find a better way to change your life for the better and improve the world at the same time. Volunteering is a great way to gain a brand new perspective on the world and learn new ways you can contribute to it. When you […]
Zeke Camusio is a serial entrepreneur from Argentina whose list of accomplishments is impressive. Among other things, his resume includes: Founding seven businesses, four of which have been successful. Traveled to 72 countries Written a book called the “Internet Marketing Bible” Consulted with over 150 clients for advertising and marketing All before the age of 30! […]
Johnny Ward, the larger-than-life persona behind OneStep4Ward, is a successful location-independent entrepreneur, travel blogger, and digital nomad who has traveled to over 100 countries. Johnny started out with a degree in finance and planned to begin a stable career after college. But after taking a brief trip to the US, the travel bug had bit… […]
Cyril Mazur is a location-independent entrepreneur and digital nomad who divides his time between Europe and Southeast Asia. He began his first online business at age 14, where he quickly began earning more than his business professors. Unlike many entrepreneurs who struggle to make money, Cyril is an expert at creating online businesses that are profitable from […]
Did you know that you can launch your own crowd funding campaign to volunteer internationally? Volunteer Forever is a simple, easy-to-use crowd funding website for those who would be volunteers. In just minutes you can create a profile, set up your campaign, and promote it to raise funds. The website was set up in 2013 […]
“Probably the best traveler interview I’ve ever heard. You did a great job of listening, following the flow of the conversation, and asking good questions.” Justin Alexander, Adventures of Justin In this interview we feature the exciting story of Mike Spencer Bown, the “most extensively traveled” man in history who has finally returned home to Canada […]