Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Peter Fabor (@faborio), the founder and CEO of SurfOffice which facilitates remote working retreats for some of the top remote companies. During this episode, Peter shared how a surf trip to Gran Canaria inspired him to start a coliving and coworking business, why coworking is a terrible way to make money, and some ideas on what the future of hospitality and workspaces could look like. 💬 Topics Discussed: What are some cultural differences between the US and Europe? Some of the challenges of working from home as a pet owner How did Peter start SurfOffice? Why doesn’t SurfOffice have its own properties for rental purposes? Coworking as a business model Using coworking spaces to build your network Building a community in a coworking space Ways of earning money in the coworking industry When did SurfOffice start with its first location? The growth of the coworking and coliving industry Developing and growing your ideas Efficiently organizing offsites with SurfOffice What do companies usually look for in an offsite? What are the red lines in terms of travel time to an offsite? Organizing individual flights VS Organizing flights for large groups What is the future of working spaces and hospitality? Developing solutions for digital nomads with kids The future of education for digital nomad kids Being a digital nomad together with your partner Can glamping be the next big thing with digital nomads? What’s the future of SurfOffice? Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.surfoffice.com/ https://twitter.com/faborio https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabor/ https://www.peterfabor.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-n8R1eQ020&ab_channel=aboutabroad https://share.transistor.fm/s/8401d8c1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-warrington/ https://www.kiwi.com/en/ https://www.google.com/travel/flights https://share.transistor.fm/s/40ddb282 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98b8c08c https://www.boundless.life/ https://basecamp.com/

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Weh’yee Barkon (@wehyeeba), a founder and investor, focused on developing the future of work in Africa. Weh’yee has been living in Africa for several years and in that time has used his start-up experience in the US to start multiple businesses, from a strawberry farm to a transportation business all while helping to popularize the African continent as a source of remote work talent and as a destination for digital nomads. During this episode, Weh’yee shared how he transitioned from working with startups in the US to investing and founding African businesses, how to get started micro-investing, the best African countries and cities for digital nomads, and why Africa will be the next big source of tech talent. 💬 Topics Discussed: Having weird-sounding names in the US How Weh’yee got interested in startups? Why did Weh’yee move from the US to Senegal? Developing and fine-tuning your idea as an entrepreneur How did Weh’yee make the transition to being a consultant? Weh’yee’s tips for kickstarting your consultant career What made Weh’yee decide to stay in Africa long-term? What makes Senegal a great spot for remote workers? The cost of living in Senegal Hotspots for digital nomads and remote workers in Africa The development and rising popularity of Zanzibar Cape Verde as a digital nomad spot What is micro-investing? How did Weh’yee get into micro-investing? Finding micro-investment opportunities What micro-investments is Weh’yee currently focused on? Weh’yee’s approach to spotting investments opportunities Understanding when people are trying to take advantage of you Starting a transportation company in Senegal Raising money from the US to invest in Senegal The growing talent pool in Africa and the opportunity remote work provides to the continent How did Weh’yee come up with Internally? What is the goal Internally? How did companies react Internally? Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wehyeeba/ https://internally.co/ https://twitter.com/wehyeeba https://www.instagram.com/wehyeeba/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYHkkKpj-JUXy4IZoRSxliA https://www.teachforamerica.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Smart-People-Should-Build-Things/dp/0062292048 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/06/this-digital-nomad-left-the-us-for-bangkok-and-lives-on-8000-per-month.html https://share.transistor.fm/s/98b8c08c https://www.nomadx.com/community/cabo-verde https://www.heygo.com/

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Isaac, the founder of Overemployed.com. If you haven’t heard of over-employment yet, strap in, because this is wild. Overemployment is the idea of having multiple full-time jobs as a knowledge worker. At the time of this recording, the over-employed subreddit has over 135,000 members that earn top salaries from 2 or more full-time jobs without their employers having any idea. During this interview, Isaac shared how he stumbled into over-employment and why he decided to start the website and Reddit community, the most jobs he’s ever heard someone holding on to at the same time (it’s way more than you think), how to hide that you’re over-employed from your boss, and how people manage to juggle so many full-time jobs at once. 💬 Topics Discussed: What does it mean to be over-employed? How did Isaac find out about the over-employed movement? What are some industries where over-employment is a regular occurrence? What are some of the craziest job stories Isaac has heard from the over-employed community? How do companies react when they find out about a person working multiple full-time jobs? How prevalent is over-employment in tech? What kind of income can people expect from having multiple jobs? Managing multiple jobs at the same time Efficient ways of organizing your work Can there be reference blowback if people find out you are over-employed? Shifting your mindset from the traditional, one-job approach What is the endgame for people partaking in the over-employment community? Balancing your costs when having multiple jobs Building an ideal work environment when you are over-employed Juggling multiple meetings at the same time Why not start your own business instead of working multiple jobs at the same time? Why did Isaac start the over-employed community? Defining the future of work Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://overemployed.com/ https://discord.com/invite/a8VGhbZyek https://www.reddit.com/r/overemployed/ https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357

Today on the podcast, Mitko is joined by Sid Pandiya, the co-founder and CEO of Kona, a burnout prevention platform for remote teams which live in your company’s Slack. During this episode, Sid and Mitko discussed what burnout actually is and some of the main causes, how Kona helps remote teams avoid burnout, and what you can do to help yourself if you think you are suffering from burnout. 💬 Topics Discussed: What is Kona and how does it work? How does Sid define burnout? What are some of the main causes of burnout? Is the rise of burnout connected to the rise of remote work? Why does Kona aim to solve burnout through Slack? Using Slack efficiently Ways Kona is battling burnout How does Kona avoid burnout in-house? Activities that minimize and reduce burnout The importance of rest in combating burnout Delegation as a significant burnout avoidance tool Talking about burnout and asking for help The negative impact of constantly wanting to prove yourself as a remote worker Can Kona be used by freelancers and individuals as well? Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidpandiya/ https://twitter.com/pandiyasid https://www.heykona.com/ https://slack.com/ https://about.gitlab.com/ https://www.helpscout.com/ https://doist.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmurph/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-burned-out-summer-im-ready-talk-yen-tan/?trk=pulse-article_more-articles_related-content-card https://www.masterclass.com/ https://www.canva.com/ https://www.equinix.se/ https://www.goodrx.com/ https://aircall.io/ https://postscript.io/ https://www.helpscout.com/ https://buffer.com/

Today on the podcast, Mitko is joined by Jordan Carroll, one of the top remote work recruiters and the author of the new book “Remote For Life: How to Find a Flexible Job & Fast Forward to Freedom”. During this interview Jordan shared why he decided to write his new book, why networking is so important and how to become a master at it in a remote setting, how to use the 555 LinkedIn technique to increase your reach, what role freelancing plays in the economy of the future, and much more! 💬 Topics Discussed: How does Jordan feel after publishing his first book? Keeping focused and having tunnel vision Why did Jordan decide to write a book at this stage in his career? What was the impact of COVID on the remote working space? What does professional networking mean? Networking as a remote worker Developing and fostering your networking skills Using your network to your advantage Exercises to improve your networking skills Using LinkedIn to efficiently connect to people and companies The 5 by 5 by 5 technique Contacting people in a company when applying for a job Being creative during the hiring process Jordan’s formula for building and growing your personal brand Ways people can show off their skills and creativity Efficient approaches to job searching Leveraging your brand and working to your advantage Transitioning from being an entrepreneur to working at a company Does the job market favor people who have a more developed entrepreneur mindset? What role does freelancing play in the job market going forward? Having brand name backing of your personal brand Parts of his book that Jordan really wants his readers to focus on Improving your mindset and believing in your abilities Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Life-Flexible-Forward-Freedom/dp/1544536798 https://theremotejobcoach.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanscarroll/ https://www.youtube.com/@JordanCarroll/featured https://share.transistor.fm/s/c498af9d https://safetywing.com/ https://www.focusmate.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fevO0W3MWaI&ab_channel=JordanCarroll-TheRemoteJobCoach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRRiOsXv99Y&ab_channel=SelfMadeMillennial https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/dec/13/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-charged-sec-crypto-exchange https://www.amazon.com/Freelance-Your-Way-Freedom-Corporate/dp/1119893232 https://remote.com/ https://www.oysterhr.com/ https://www.deel.com/ https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQczzPGlK1Y&ab_channel=JordanCarroll-TheRemoteJobCoach

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by a travel writing legend - Tim Leffel (@timleffel). Tim has been a travel blogger since the early 2000s and is the award-winning author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and a book on living abroad long term - A Better Life for Half the Price. He is also the editor of the narrative web publication Perceptive Travel which was named “best online travel magazine” by the North American Travel Journalists Association and “best travel blog” by the Society of American Travel Writers. He has contributed to more than 50 publications as a freelancer and runs 5 online travel magazines and blogs. He is also the editor of the Nomadico newsletter which he cofounded with Kevin Kelly and publishes tips for working travelers. 💬 Topics Discussed: Why did Tim decide to set up his home base in Mexico? The advantages of living in Mexico for US citizens How has travel and travel writing changed over the last years? The process of starting and then maintaining a travel blog Knowing to define and exploit your market What are some challenges and difficulties people face when they want to become travel bloggers? Can traveling as a job make you dislike travel after a while? Tips for people wanting to get started as a travel blogger and writer Should you get started as a full-time travel blogger/writer right away? How would Tim start his career in travel writing if he was starting out now? Choosing the right platform for yourself The complex and competitive travel market Is the budget traveling space too competitive to write about? How has the remote work revolution affected travel? Do rent sites like Airbnb have a more unified price structure around the world? What are Tim’s predictions for the future of remote work and travel? Finding places to visit and stay beyond the popular nomad destinations Defining your expectations from a city or country when traveling Tim’s tips on taking advantage of geo arbitrage How did Tim end up working with Kevin Kelly on his new newsletter? Is there potential for a dominant digital nomad newsletter? Managing multiple projects at the same time Knowing to define your priorities Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://timleffel.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timleffel/?originalSubdomain=mx https://twitter.com/timleffel https://www.instagram.com/globetrots/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@TimLeffel https://www.cheapestdestinationsblog.com/ https://rolfpotts.com/tim-leffel/ https://practicaltravelgear.com/ https://www.tropicalmba.com/living-the-dream/ https://www.worldscheapestdestinations.com/ https://www.hotel-scoop.com/ https://www.expedia.com/ https://www.tripadvisor.com/ https://www.travelocity.com/ https://www.groupon.com/ https://www.luxurylatinamerica.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/goncalohall?originalSubdomain=pt https://www.amazon.com/Better-Life-Half-Price-cheapest/dp/1505651697 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0795129/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2 https://www.getrevue.co/profile/nomadico/ https://kk.org/ https://www.wired.com/ https://www.perceptivetravel.com/ https://archive.recomendo.com/ https://www.morningbrew.com/daily https://thehustle.co/ https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Cheapest-Destinations-Countries-Fortune/dp/1621419479

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Paul Slater (@Paul Slater), the co-founder of BillionMinds, a training program that uses behavioral science to help maximize your professional and personal effectiveness as a remote worker. During this episode, Mitko and Paul discussed why some people feel ineffective when working remotely, the five key skills you need to help you stay productive and maintain your overall well-being, and how to manage your energy and avoid burnout as a remote worker. 💬 Topics Discussed: What is the main mission of Billion Minds? How did Paul come up with the concept of Billion Minds? Why do some people feel ineffective when working remotely? How did people benefit from suddenly having to work from home during COVID? Separating your work life from your personal life when working from home Having and building your own work structure Common work schedules and practices that people use Five key skills that help you stay productive and maintain your overall well-being Why is burnout becoming an increasing issue amongst remote workers? Can your passion for your job and doing what you love decrease burnout? How do you reverse burnout? Fostering relationships outside the work sphere Warning signs of burnout How burnout can affect those around you when you work from home Building skills in order to have a more balanced schedule What are the Learn-Do cycles at Billion Minds? How each skill can be individualized and taught differently The availability of remote jobs Has the number of available remote jobs peaked? Services and activities at Billion Minds Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://billionminds.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-slater/ https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280 https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108 https://amzn.to/3j6NVet https://www.amazon.com/AM-Club-Morning-Elevate-Life/dp/1443456624 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/has-remote-work-peaked-get-hired-by-linkedin-news/ https://tulsaremote.com/

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Ric Pratte (@ricpratte), the founder of AVL Digital Nomads, a group dedicated to promoting Asheville, North Caroline as a digital nomad destination and helping connect nomads and remote workers in Asheville. Ric and Mitko discussed why Asheville is a great US base for digital nomads, the economic impact of remote workers in a city like Asheville, and why not talking about work is the #1 rule for a remote worker meet-up. 💬 Topics Discussed: How did Ric become aware of the digital nomad movement? Getting the idea to build a digital nomad community in Asheville What was the initial reception of the AVL Digital Nomads group? The exponential growth of AVL Digital Nomads Why is Asheville such a great place for remote workers and digital nomads? The cost of living in Asheville The benefits of living in small towns and communities around Asheville The growth of Asheville and neighboring communities Coworking spaces and places to work from in Asheville The economic impact of remote workers moving to Asheville Does the local government and the city of Asheville support, remote workers? How does the influx of remote workers affect social life in Asheville? What do AVL Digital Nomads events look like? The diversity of the Asheville remote worker community The importance of socializing with other remote workers Creating a space for digital nomads and remote workers Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.meetup.com/avl-digital-nomads/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricpratte/ https://www.milb.com/asheville https://ventureasheville.com/ https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/ https://www.mojocoworking.com/?public=&page=54 https://hatchinnovationhub.org/ https://www.ashevillechamber.org/

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Matthew Grollnek (@MatthewGrollnek), the Lead in Employability and the Future of Work for the Mastercard Foundation in Africa. His work focuses on exploring ways that future economic trends, new forms of work, and emerging technologies can help young people access dignified and fulfilling work across Africa. During this episode Matt shared why he decided to live in Zambia after working for the Peace Corps, the opportunities and issues facing Africa over the next 30 years in terms of the future of work, the best cities and countries to check out in Africa as a digital nomad, and the biggest business opportunities around creating services for nomadic families. 💬 Topics Discussed: Why did Matthew decide to spend much of his time in Africa? Growing up in the digital nomad lifestyle What is a third culture kid? The advantages of being a child of digital nomads What is Matthew’s role as the Employability and the Future of Work Lead? How does the future of work look in Africa compared to other places in the world? The freelance potential of the African continent Implementing technological infrastructure in Africa The impact of time zones on remote work The freelancing space and trends in Africa Improving the image and brand of African freelancers The potential of Africa’s youth population Investments in the freelancing sector in Africa Places in Africa that are great to visit as a remote worker Activities that are available in Africa The way Rwanda is developing and rebranding itself on the global stage How Nigeria became the cultural center of the continent Tips for families that are nomadic and travel a lot Providing proper education for digital nomad children Building and maintaining relationships as a digital nomad The growing number of families that are getting into the digital nomad lifestyle Services and online solutions for nomadic families *Note, the opinions expressed in this episode are personal alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Mastercard Foundation Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://twitter.com/matthewgrollnek https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgrollnek/?originalSubdomain=ke https://www.peacecorps.gov/ https://mastercardfdn.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Dorsey https://www.vw.com/en.html https://www.boundless.life/ https://tayorockson.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@TayoAinaFilms/featured

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Alex Harling (@AlexanderHarli7) from DynamiteJobs.com. Alex has been living in Colombia with his wife Lina for the last 2 years and during this episode, the two discussed why Colombia is so attractive for digital nomads if Colombia is a safe place to set up a home base, and what Alex’s top recommendations are for cities to base from why in Colombia. If you’ve been curious about Colombia, this is the digital nomad guide you’ve been waiting for! 💬 Topics Discussed: How did Alex end up spending much of his time in Colombia? Colombia’s improved reputation over the last years How did Alex explain going to Colombia to his family? U.S. State Department Travel Advisories Staying up to date thanks to the U.S. State Department’s alerts and notifications What makes Colombia a great spot for digital nomads? The cost of living in Colombia Apartment hunting in Colombia The process of getting a Colombian visa Dealing with immigration when entering Nomad Visas VS Tourism Visas What intrigues U.S. citizens about South America? Places to visit in Colombia Unique attractions in Colombia The diverse culture of Colombia The variety of available outdoor activities Locations in Colombia that have potential as a digital nomad hotspot The limitations of Colombian infrastructure Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderharling/ https://dynamitejobs.com/ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/ https://step.state.gov/step/ https://citizen.com/ https://www.wework.com/ https://cabify.com/en https://www.traveloffpath.com/colombias-new-digital-nomad-visa-is-one-of-the-easiest-to-apply-for/ https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/ https://colombia.travel/en/practical-information/visas-and-embassies

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Ken Weary (@kenweary), the COO of HotJar. Since joining HotJar in 2016, he has scaled the remote first culture of the company from a team of 14 to over 350 people distributed across more than 50 countries (and growing). In his role, he oversees the company’s Finance, People, Compliance, and Business Operations divisions. Ken is also a digital nomad and has been traveling with his family across Central America, Europe, and Africa for nearly eight years. During this episode, Ken shared why he was so bullish about remote work even way back in 2014, his top tips for ambitious remote workers who don’t want to choose between the freedom to travel and building a successful career, and how the digital nomad lifestyle has affected his kids. 💬 Topics Discussed: How has the influx of remote workers changed Lisbon, Portugal? Being a digital nomad/remote worker with kids and pets Searching for the perfect home base Why did Ken decide to become nomadic together with his family back in 2013? Why did Mexico leave the greatest impression on Ken? Managing career growth and working remotely How to find the right life-work balance? What are the limitations of the hybrid work model? Differences and similarities between building your career in an onsite and a remote company Are careers more entrepreneurial nowadays? What changed in Hotjar as Ken oversaw the growth of the company from a few dozen to a few hundred people? Learning from other professionals and companies Adapting what you have learned to your community and culture The biggest current opportunities in remote work The biggest problems people face in remote work Figuring out the most efficient and effective ways of communicating within a company Ways of efficiently structuring your day as a remote worker Knowing to set priorities and manage your time Defining the role and responsibilities of the Head of Remote Ken’s predictions on the future of work How infrastructure and real estate will change due to remote work How did being nomadic impact Ken’s family? Growing and learning through real-life experiences Alternatives to traditional schooling Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenweary/ https://www.hotjar.com/ https://www.hotjar.com/careers/ https://www.sunglassesrequired.com/ https://contentsquare.com/ https://about.gitlab.com/ https://doist.com/ https://www.timedoctor.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmurph/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-warrington/?originalSubdomain=es https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammcivormartin/?originalSubdomain=ca https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/ https://experience.dropbox.com/remote-work-success-guide https://ma.tt/2020/04/five-levels-of-autonomy/ https://slack.com/ https://twist.com/ https://www.viber.com/ https://automattic.com/ https://nextlevelhomeschool.com/ https://nextlevelhomeschool.com/course/harry-potter-genetics/ https://www.sunglassesrequired.com/blog/2016/5/30/life-in-the-big-city-exploring-merida-mexico?rq=costco

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by a favorite guest here on TRL, Goncalo Hall (@Gonzohall). Goncalo has just returned from Pipa, Brazil where he is in the process of launching the first Digital Nomad Village in Brazil. During this episode, they discuss what makes Brazil such an attractive destination for digital nomads, what most people get wrong about traveling in Brazil, and Goncalo goes behind the scenes at the business of launching nomad villages and what he’s doing to make each village self-sustainable. 💬 Topics Discussed: Why did Goncalo choose Brazil and the town of Pipa as the new destination for his digital nomad village? Brazil’s potential as a tourist and a digital nomad spot Discovering new spots for digital nomads Why is Brazil a special destination in Latin America? Safety concerns in certain parts of Brazil Building an infrastructure in order to secure all amenities in a small town Experiencing the local culture and cuisine as a digital nomad Businesses and infrastructure that appear in a small community thanks to digital nomads Organizing and setting up digital nomad events and activities How does Goncalo make sure his nomad communities are self-sufficient? Cooperating and partnering with local governments Different approaches for Nomadx’s business model Being passionate about your work and knowing what your companies mission is The profitability of Nomadx’s business model The future of small cities and communities Being a leader in your community Educating and empowering local community leaders The development of Nomadx courses planned in the near future Keeping track of projects and innovations in the digital nomad lifestyle Connecting and collaborating with other remote workers and digital nomads The advantages of running your own podcast Are there enough leaders in the digital nomad space? The stigmas of digital nomadism Growing the digital nomad movement and making a real impact Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goncalohall/ https://www.nomadx.com/ https://www.nomadx.com/community/madeira https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6c4fed5 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591842336/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sout?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1591842336&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2 https://www.kinoitaly.com/projects/tursi%2C-basilicata https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-chironna-52233b117/ https://twitter.com/dcwarrington https://remoteworkmovement.com/category/episodes/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmurph/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammcivormartin/?originalSubdomain=ca https://doist.com/

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Taylor Jacobson (@TaylorJacobson), the founder, and CEO of FocusMate - a virtual coworking community with a mission to help everyone do their best work. FocusMate connects thousands of people across 193 countries worldwide to sit side-by-side, via video, to keep each other company, cheer each other on, and hold one another accountable while working remotely. During this episode, Taylor shared his remote work journey before starting FocusMate, why so many people struggle with focus and procrastination, and some easy ways to start improving our productivity. 💬 Topics Discussed: What is Focusmate and how does it work? The Focusmate community Being part of a supportive and understating community How did Taylor come up with the idea for Focusmate? Failing to succeed The accelerated popularity of remote work Is procrastination one of the biggest issues in remote work? Minimizing and getting procrastination under control Improving your focus and concentration The impact of hyper-connectivity on concertation Is procrastination an evolutionary trait? Can stress increase your focus? The impact of a social group on productivity and focus Effective planning and time-management tips Being specific about your intentions and goals Defining realistic goals for yourself What causes burnout and how can you avoid it? Simplifying your surroundings to increase your focus What’s Taylor’s advice on increasing your focus and concentration? How does a good, productive work day look like for Taylor? Finding ways to increase your energy What is the future and vision of Focusmate? Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.focusmate.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorjacobson/ https://twitter.com/taylorjacobson

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Vance (@MyLatinLife) from My Latin Life, a site dedicated to helping you travel and live in Latin America since 2014. Vance and Mitko took a deep dive into why you should consider visiting or setting up a home base in Latin America. They covered safety, top tips for traveling in the region, and some of the most interesting LatAm countries to visit. 💬 Topics Discussed: What is MyLatinLife.com about and how did it get started? Safety concerns while traveling through Latin America Are there parts of Latin America that aren’t safe to visit? How do you research and determine which parts of Latin America are safe to visit? Hidden digital nomad gems in Latin America Cities in Mexico that are growing and developing Countries and cities in Latin America that have great potential as digital nomad hotspots How does economic instability in some parts of Latin America affect the lives of digital nomads staying there? Vance’s top 3 places to visit in Latin America Easiest ways of getting residency in Latin America What countries in Latin America offer the easiest way to residency? The bureaucracy of getting residency in different Latin American states What would be an ideal home base in Latin America according to Vance? Locations with great infrastructure and amenities in Mexico The earthquake belt in Mexico Great digital nomad destinations and regions in Mexico Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://twitter.com/MyLatinLife https://mylatinlife.com/ https://mylatinlife.com/city-guides/ https://mylatinlife.com/category/my-latin-life-podcast/ https://mylatinlife.com/2022/08/25/mitko-karshovski-on-the-future-of-remote-work-my-latin-life-podcast-25/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13567344/ https://www.traveloffpath.com/kashlee-kucheran/

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Raimee Iacofano (@Raimee I.), or as you may know on social media Raimee Travels. Raimee has been working remotely for the past 6 years in roles related to the content, social media marketing, writing, and video production. She has worked for the hugely popular blog NomadicMatt, helped create the My Travel Journal with Matt Kepnes himself, and currently works as the Head of Content for Onomy where she helps empower young adults with the important information they need to navigate adulthood through creator-led, educational content. Raimee is also a popular travel and remote work content creator with over 20,000 followers on Instagram and over 130,000 followers on TikTok. During this episode, she shared the story of how she landed her job working for Nomadic Matt, how to build a remote career and stand out from the competition, and how to balance work while also traveling around the world. 💬 Topics Discussed: What made Raimee confident to invest her time in remote work before COVID? Making the jump from a corporate job to a digital nomad Discovering the digital nomad lifestyle Should remote workers be paid less because of the way they work? Companies that pay people differently based on their location Defining your worth within a company How did Raimee start working for Nomadic Matt? How to be persistent with your career goals? The challenges of competing with a global talent pool The importance of personal brands as a freelancer Building and growing your personal brand Ways to build up your project portfolio Creative ways to stand out from other job applicants Balancing a full-time job and traveling Building and belonging to a community as a digital nomad Proper self-management and time management Figuring out how to plan your weekly schedule How does Raimee’s daily/weekly schedule look like? What is Onomy and who is it for? Networking in a remote-first environment Is the travel industry a good way to get started as a remote worker? The grind of growing your personal brand and business Raimee’s travel tips for digital nomads Experiencing the true culture of a place when traveling Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.instagram.com/raimeetravel/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@raimeetravels?lang=ms-MY https://www.doitallabroad.com/about-raimee-iacofano/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/raimeeiacofano/ https://onomy.co/ https://www.tropicalmba.com/about/ https://www.timedoctor.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammcivormartin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenweary/ https://www.hotjar.com/ https://buffer.com/ https://www.nomadicmatt.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-virvo-hackman/ https://www.squarespace.com/ https://www.amazon.com/100M-Offers-People-Stupid-Saying-ebook/dp/B099QVG1H8 https://appsumo.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahkagan/ https://mint.intuit.com/ https://thatremotelife.com/episode78/ https://nomadcapitalist.com/ https://toggl.com/ https://jayclouse.com/ https://share.transistor.fm/s/10137520 https://www.skyscanner.net/ https://www.google.com/travel/flights

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by return guest Dan Andrews (@TropicalMBA), the co-host of the Tropical MBA Podcast and the co-founder of Dynamite Circle and Dynamite Jobs. Dan stopped by to talk about their remote job board Dynamite Jobs and how their offering has changed since COVID, why jobs are evolving and becoming more fractional, and why becoming an entrepreneur within a company could be the best decision you’ve ever made. 💬 Topics Discussed: Why did Dan refocus on Dynamite Jobs? What changed for Dynamite Jobs after the COVID pandemic? The difference between operating a job board versus a recruitment company The challenge of executing business ideas Are future companies going to be smaller and more flexible due to an influx of freelance workers? The fractionalization of professional services How can you navigate the future work environment focused more on entrepreneurship? How can you build your career as a remote worker? Being able to identify new ideas and concepts as an entrepreneur Can lifestyle businesses help big companies navigate the new remote work landscape? What is Software as a Service (SaaS)? Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.tropicalmba.com/podcasts/ https://www.remotefirstrecruiting.com/ https://dynamitejobs.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-andrews-8735b266 https://twitter.com/tropicalmba https://thatremotelife.com/episode32/ https://www.theringer.com/the-bill-simmons-podcast https://dynamitejobs.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregdj/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1468-0335.1937.tb00002.x https://gimletmedia.com/ https://www.fiverr.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Linchpin-Are-Indispensable-Seth-Godin/dp/1591844096 https://www.workthesystem.com/ https://knapsackcreative.com/ https://www.squarespace.com/ https://www.salesforce.com/eu/

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Iwo Szapar (@IwoSzapar), the founder and CEO of Remote-How the world's leading marketplace for remote & hybrid work experts, and Co-founder of the Remote-First Institute. Since 2017, Iwo has advised over 600 companies (including Walmart, ING Bank, and Microsoft) to help them optimize their distributed workforce. He is also the author of “Remote Work is The Way: A Guide to Making the Most of Our Office-Optional Future” and has been featured in publications like Forbes, BBC, and Business Insider. 💬 Topics Discussed: Do you still need to live in big cities in order to get big work opportunities as a remote worker? The “Village as a Service” concept The problems with nomad hotspots and nomad accommodation sites How to find the right community for you? Are nomad families going to become a significant factor in the digital nomad lifestyle? Purchasing and owning properties as part of a community How did Iwo get his start in remote work? Attracting and retaining your remote workforce The early 2010’s landscape of remote work Helping companies adjust to a remote-first environment The pushback of companies and certain government agencies against remote work How to adapt to the largest change in the way people work in the last century? The growing number of people that expect work flexibility Focusing on outcomes instead of procedures as a company Moving from a synchronous to an asynchronous work environment The efficiency of a well-thought-out async work system The driving forces for the promotion of remote work What are some current opportunities in remote work? Building and growing your personal brand and network Outcome-based work Productizing services Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.iwoszapar.com/ https://remote-how.com/ https://remote-first.institute/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/goncalohall?originalSubdomain=pt https://colive.selina.com/ https://www.outsite.co/ https://www.tropicalmba.com/podcasts/ https://thatremotelife.com/trl-108-tynan-the-most-interesting-man-in-the-world-on-creating-a-limitless-financial-runway-buying-an-island-and-living-an-extraordinary-life/ https://twitter.com/tynan?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-warrington/?originalSubdomain=es https://doist.com/ https://about.gitlab.com/ https://buffer.com/ https://www.makemymove.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-hock-505a9218/ https://share.transistor.fm/s/6503a058 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1468-0335.1937.tb00002.x https://www.codi.com/

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Kaleem Clarkson (@kaleemclarkson), the COO of BlendMe Inc, a remote people operations consultancy that helps startups and small businesses transform into high-functioning remote or hybrid workplaces. He has been featured in Harvard Business Review, named to LinkedIn’s Top 10 Voices in Remote Work, and listed as one of the top 15 Remote Work Advocates by the All-American Speakers Bureau. Kaleem is also a successful speaker who has been presented alongside leaders from companies such as Google, United Airlines, Visa, Facebook, Netflix, Airbnb, and many others. 💬 Topics Discussed: How Kaleem started getting paid to speak about remote work? Coming up with an interesting and engaging speech The significance and usefulness of great storytelling How can you make money from speaking? How to define your value for the market? Sharing information with others who do similar work Getting noticed in your niche in the online space The current state of personal brands How speaking has grown in value thanks to the Internet Keeping your company growing while staying flexible How to land huge contracts as a freelancer Competing in a global talent pool What effect would free health insurance have on freelancing? Knowing your worth when pitching to companies Using the knowledge and skills of people you work with to maximize returns What are the benefits of working for yourself? Motivations for coming up with innovations Web3 and the Blockchain of Business The concept of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Potential use of DAOs Current opportunities in the remote workspace Helping companies find their footing in remote work Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.kaleemclarkson.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaleemclarkson/ https://www.remotelyone.com/podcast https://www.blendmeinc.com/ https://www.remotelyone.com/ https://speakerhub.com/ https://buildingastorybrand.com/ https://lunchclub.com/ https://www.drupal.org/ https://www.workplaceless.com/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1468-0335.1937.tb00002.x https://www.a.team/ https://www.timedoctor.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammcivormartin/?originalSubdomain=ca https://www.investopedia.com/tech/what-dao/ https://www.upwork.com/ https://asana.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-top-voices-remote-work-10-creators-follow-linkedin-news-1c/ https://www.cnbc.com/video/2020/11/13/embracing-remote-work-meet-the-oracles.html

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Sarah Hawley (@sarahriegelhuth), the founder, and CEO of Growmotely which connects culture-first companies and professionals from all over the world to do great things. Sarah is also the author of Conscious Leadership. During this episode, Mitko and Sarah discuss how remote work is redefining the concept of work for humanity, how to stand when looking for a remote job, and what it means to be a conscious company. 💬 Topics Discussed: How does Sarah look at and define failure? Learning from failure as an entrepreneur What is the difference between a regular job and being an entrepreneur? Is the 9 to 5 job becoming more flexible in today’s workforce? Challenges digital nomads and freelancers face in the job market Ways of standing out on a job or a project application What sets Growmotely apart from other online job boards? Does Growmotely take on an Employer of Record role? How did Sarah realize that remote work was the future of work? The global impact of remote work Having individual sovereignty as a remote worker What is the near future of remote work in the mainstream workforce? Using the global workforce to your advantage Redefying company roles thanks to remote work The problems with tracking and screenshotting remote worker activities What is “productivity theater”? Choosing remote work VS being forced to work remotely How do city and local government policies affect remote workers? The need of updating infrastructure and living arrangements for remote workers What does it mean to be a conscious company? How to build a workspace where people can grow and evolve? Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 🪶 Get Digital Nomad Travel Insurance from SafetyWing 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.growmotely.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahriegelhuth/ https://welovenumbersbookkeeping.com.au/ https://markmanson.net/not-giving-a-fuck https://twitter.com/plibin https://evernote.com/ https://share.transistor.fm/s/d51752f7 https://www.amazon.com/VAYDEER-Simulator-Driver-Free-Simulation-Awakening/dp/B08DTXPS51/r https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/uploads/prod/2022/04/Microsoft-New-Future-of-Work-Report-2022.pdf https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiemholmes/?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text https://www.cassiemholmes.com/

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Cassie Holmes (@Cassie Holmes), a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management where she focused her research on the most important topic of all - happiness. Her new book “Happiest Hour" explores how to beat distraction, expand your time, and focus on what matters most. During this episode, Mitko and Cassie will also discuss the key elements of life that make us happy, and more specifically how digital nomads and remote workers can design their lifestyles to maximize happiness. 💬 Topics Discussed: How Cassiе conducted her research about happiness? The balance between leisure time and being productive Defying the term “free time” Techniques for finding activities that are worthwhile spending time on The Self Determination Theory Importance VS Urgency How perspective affects happiness? Making time for simple, non-urgent moments in life What is a truly meaningful relationship? Ways people build strong connections How to cultivate close relationships? Hedonic adaptation How do various people define life satisfaction? Cultivating relationships as a digital nomad Can you build meaningful relationships remotely? Finding and building a community you belong to How can remote companies help their employees build relationships at work? Engaging and enjoying everyday experiences Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📬 Subscribe to Remote Insider 🪶 Get Digital Nomad Travel Insurance from SafetyWing 👾 Join the TRL Slack Channel 🎒 Resources: https://www.cassiemholmes.com/ https://www.cassiemholmes.com/happierhour https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiemholmes/?trk=public_post_share-update_actor-text https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/08/too-much-free-time-wont-make-you-happier-says-psychologist-how-many-hours-you-really-need-in-a-day.html https://fourhourworkweek.com/ https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/ https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/ https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/ https://www.amazon.com/2-Hour-Cocktail-Party-Relationships-Gatherings-ebook/dp/B0B2KW6T7J https://waitbutwhy.com/