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Do you sometimes hesitate or struggle when you have to describe effectively your business in a networking event or on your marketing materials (ex: website, sales page, brochure?) You do not have to worry about this anymore! “Knowing the exact vocabulary that your clients use to express their needs is key!” In this episode, I will share with you very practical templates you can use to describe your business, product or service and attract more clients or referrals! What you will learn: What is the preliminary exercise to do before promoting your business What are the 4 types of information you need to give when you describe your offer Why you should use the term “promise” instead of “elevator pitch” How to create your “promise” statement and describe your product or service to attract clients How to describe what you do when you are not talking to a potential client but still encourage referrals How to use the “promise” template when networking How to use the “promise” template on your salespage This epi

It can be easy to get overwhelmed, especially when running a portable business and taking care of a family on the move. Jodi Harris shares with you some simple ways to relieve stress and find serenity. “When you know how to identify your emotions you can work through them more effectively” – Jodi Harris Jodi Harris is a mother of 3 TCKs, a wife of a US diplomat, a certified coach, a mindfulness teacher, and a writer.  Prior to moving overseas, Jodi practiced as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is originally from Austin, Texas and has lived in Spain, Northern Ireland, Japan (twice), the Dominican Republic and Madagascar. Through her coaching practice, World Tree Coaching, LLC, she works with diverse clients all over the world through one-on-one coaching, group coaching, and facilitation. Because she has over 15 years experience working with individuals living away from their native culture, she is an expert at reminding the global and mobile community how capable and amazing they really

Are you thinking too small with your business? Or are you thinking too big?A lot of people fail in business because they set the wrong goals, but also because they did not properly reflect on what they really want to achieve through these goals!In the case of expats and expats spouses, this is even more true when their lifestyle makes it even more difficult to create a sustainable business on the move.It is in fact not so much about deciding if you should think big or small, but rather understanding what is it that YOU really want to achieve through this business.“Your future is created by what you do today”In this episode, you will discover the 3 types of businesses to consider, the pros and cons of each type of business and the 5 categories of questions you will need to reflect on in order to create a thriving business that truly fits your needs, your dreams and your lifestyle.Download your free business alignment matrix and assessment.What you will learnHow to know if you should think big or think small wh

When being an expat spouse, it can be quite challenging to continue a rewarding career, build confidence and a strong sense of identity while moving from one country to another. This is an issue that is specifically familiar to a lot of female spouses. You will see that it is not that different for some male spouses either. Michael Ginsberg shares his inspiring journey of how he went from a deep loss of identity to reinventing himself and growing a successful portable business in renewable energy. Michael Ginsberg is a sustainability professional with expertise in green buildings, solar PV, energy policy, and government relations. He also serves as an energy management trainer and policy advisor for the U.S. Department of State on issues of energy diplomacy. “To reinvent yourself, you need to think of yourself as being the center of your own life” In this episode, he shares with you how he went from searching jobs while moving from one country to another for his partner’s career abroad to creati

It is not always easy to know what to say or write when reaching out to a potential client or partner. Let’s for example say that you want a potential client or partner to accept a meeting with you, feature you on a podcast show, invite you to speak at a conference or simply buy your product or your service. How many times have you been stuck wondering what to write when trying to convince someone to work with you? “Selling is about knowing the real needs of your clients” In this episode, I share with you the magical formula that you can use every time you want to convince someone about something that is in both of your interest. Do you want to find more practical examples of how to use this formula? Click here to read the detailed blog post.  What you will learn in this episode What is important to know before starting to approach someone to sell something? How does this formula work? How to not be pushy when selling something or trying to convince someone. What are some examples where this

Rashmi Zimburg is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and a specialist in Ayurvedic recipes.  As a global citizen and a mother of two daughters, Rashmi is passionate about food as a source of healing and energy. In addition to growing up in India and the USA, Rashmi has accompanied her diplomat husband through various postings to Algeria, Indonesia, Austria, Japan and now Australia. “If you want to run a business, if you want to get up in the morning and have energy to function for the entire day, your body better have the bandwidth to deal with it. Put the oxygen mask on you first” – Rashmi Zimburg Growing up surrounded by a large extended family where healthy and unprocessed food was the norm, eating according to Ayurvedic rules was second nature to her. Rashmi also studied food and Ayurveda extensively for more than a decade while navigating her life through each country and exploring the different food cultures. After a career in Finance and Cross Cultural Training, as a health coach R

I have been insisting on the importance of running market research and making sure that you really know your market very well, but most importantly that you know your potential customers and their challenges very well. So I will share with you my simple, easy questions that you need to answer when you run a survey with potential clients. “Your survey is going to be a gold mine of information for you to attract new clients” There are many ways to run a survey as you know. I actually recommend having 5-10 people that you meet, one to one to ask them questions and then have an online questionnaire that you can send to your potential clients. It is more about knowing what questions to ask and how those questions can help you move forward in your business and getting the important information that will help you get more clients. Do you prefer to read or watch the video version of this episode? Click here to read the detailed blog post.  What you will learn The simple questions to ask in a survey The minimu

Fabio Palvelli is an entrepreneur, founder of the D2 Conference, one of the biggest gatherings of 3D designers and artists in the world and a youtube star in his field. Fabio is also an expat spouse who has been growing his business while moving across three countries for his wife’s job. His journey started with a blog that he initiated after one of his trainers told him that he “was dreaming in 3D” and that his ideas were not feasible. In this interview he shares with you his fascinating journey and how he continuously grew his portable business one year after the other. What you will learn About his journey as an expat spouse building a portable career on the move. How he managed to go from teaching small workshops with 15 people to attracting over 400 people in his conferences. What triggered him to start his YouTube channel and get the online success he has today. His tips for consultants and designers to get paid before even showing any work. His message for stay-at-home moms who think they do not have

When starting to plan your business, marketing and sales are usually one of the first things you have to think about. But it can feel overwhelming when trying to learn and implement all the different marketing strategies to attract clients and customers. There’s social media, website design, SEO, networking, newsletters, public speaking, PR… it’s a lot that can be out of your comfort zone and be completely foreign to you.But marketing and sales are not that complicated. There’s a way to simplify! By answering 4 simple questions, I will help you demystify it all and get you on the right track.Four Questions to Demystify Marketing and Attract ClientsWhat you will learn in this episode:The four questions you need to answer to demystify marketing and grow your portable businessHow to be specific and create a client avatarHow to start market research and use it in your business“Spend more time listening than selling!”Sign up to download your free e-book to turn your business idea into revenue and impact!.High

What does it take to have a successful business launch and make revenue in one year?Renata Andrade, has done exactly that and she shares how she did it step-by-step. She shares her many insights about what it takes to be a mom, an expat partner, manage a big move and still continue thriving in her business.Renata is a global life coach who helps expat partners find their own purpose while following their partner’s careers around the world. She is also the co-creator and facilitator of Your Turn, a program designed for women who want to return to work. Her clients go from “I don’t know where to start” to having clarity, inspiration and a plan to follow.Her coaching methodology combines over 15 years’ of professional experience as a Psychotherapist, Coach, Human Resources Executive and Consultant with an impressive academic background.“What was holding me back was my though that my initial job was the only way for me to help people.” – Renata AndradeAs an expat partner and a mother herself, Renat

If you’ve already moved around from one country to another, you know planning for the move is critical. But one thing that is important is to think beyond the move. Oftentimes, one move often leads to another. You won’t want to be stuck having to start all over again when the next move comes. When that happens, expat partners and global nomads often make the same mistakes when planning their business abroad. Avoid risky mistakes when building your portable business What you will learn in this episode: My 60/40 rule to build a successful business How to avoid the major mistakes I often see expat partners and global nomads make How a portable skill doesn’t mean you have a portable business “Planning ahead for your next move is important, but thinking long term is even more critical.” Sign up to download your free e-book to turn your business idea into revenue and impact! Highlights from the episode Why thinking locally when it comes to your business can hold you back Difference between portable s

We’re celebrating the 100th episode! 100 is such a big milestone and we should celebrate all our milestones in our business, big and small. So let's celebrate together with this voice party. This episode isn’t just about the podcast but it’s about you, the listeners. I am so grateful to have met such caring people in the Tandem Nomads community and thank you for being here. Tandem Nomads wouldn’t exist without you and it's such a privilege for me to serve you. "Without sense of caring there can be no sense of community" - Anthony J. D'Angelo I am truly humbled and filled with joy by all the messages I’ve received from listeners and past guests of Tandem Nomads. In this episode, you’ll hear from 20 expat partners, spanning the globe from Taipei to Stockholm. You’ll hear from coaches, app developers, website founders and portable business owners who share what they have learned from listening to the podcast. In this episode they talk about: Their highlights from the 3 past years T

We are back! Today I’m launching the 4th season of Tandem Nomads. Welcome to those who are tuning in for the first time. And thank you to those who are returning after the summer break. In addition to sharing what season 4 has in store, I’m also taking you behind the scenes on my relaunch strategy and the business assessment system I’m using to grow Tandem Nomads. “A problem solved, is a problem well defined.” Amel Derragui Ready to take your business to the next level? What you will learn in this episode: The important thing to do before taking a break in your business The challenges that I needed to work on to take Tandem Nomads to the next level My 3C system and how I’ve implemented it in Tandem Nomads The new format of the podcast’s 4th season How Tandem Nomads business model is evolving How you can implement these strategies in your business DOWNLOAD my free 3C System Business Assessment Workbook to take your business to the next level Highlights from the episode What has happ

This is probably the most difficult podcast episode I’ve ever recorded.  I have a difficult announcement to make but not without some key takeaways.  Listen in to understand why I’m taking time to think and reflect on the podcast and my business.   It’s important for me to make sure Tandem Nomads moves forward in the right direction to keep serving expat partners in their goals of creating portable businesses. Taking time to reflect in order to move forward In this episode, you’ll hear about: How I’m balancing being strategic and being creative Why aligning my business goals with personal goals is important My fears regarding my decision   Don’t miss out on what’s going on this summer at Tandem Nomads, sign up for updates.  And be the first to know when the podcast re-launches.   Highlights from the episode The big announcement (01min:24sec) Why this is a hard one for me (04min:54sec) The need for time to reflect (07min:06sec) Why I’m taking a break (08m

If you try to resonate with everyone, you will resonate with no one! Many entrepreneurs are afraid to focus on a niche that seems too small or struggle to define a specific niche. In this episode, my guest, Marielle Evertsz shares her experience to help and inspire you to find your niche. Marielle is a certified life coach for teens. She is specialized in coaching teen girls and TCKs who go through the stress and anxieties that come with being in this early age of adulthood. After graduating and a career in communication and PR, Marielle knew in her early thirties that she wanted to do something else and decided to change careers. She got a teaching certificate and worked as a high school teacher in Curaçao in the Caribbean, where she discovered her love for working with teens. Years later she moved with her family to the Netherlands where she got a Master in Clinical Child and Adolescent Studies and worked as a family guardian at Child Protection. During her second move with her family to Qatar, she worked a

Have you heard the internet buzzing about GDPR and privacy protection?  GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation and it goes into effect on May 25, 2018.  Whether you’ve started a business or even if you’re just thinking about it, this is something you need to know about.  And I’ve brought in an expert to explain in plain language how GDPR affects your portable business and what actions you need to take to follow this law. Before you start listening, grab the free download below, and follow along with this episode.  You’ll want to take notes on what to do to protect yourself and your customer’s data. Click below to get this free guide: GDPR Guide for your Portable Business Manja Costermans has almost 20 years of international marketing experience and has lived in Japan, Germany, US, and Ireland as an expat spouse.  She was able to continue her career in the corporate world until she arrived in Dublin and wanted something more for herself.  So she set up her own por

Before starting to sell your products or services, this is the one thing you need to do in order to succeed in your portable business: provide valuable, consistent free content to your audience. You might already have a blog, a newsletter or other channel and struggle to find and create content to share. Or even if you don’t have a business yet, this episode will help you understand why content is so important.Content gives your potential customers access to your expertise. Content is the gateway to your business. Without free content, it’s like having a clothing brand without a store to try on the clothes.Why create FREE content?What you will learn in this episode:Why you are doing a disservice to you and your audience if you are not creating consistent free contentWhy your free content is crucial to build and grow your portable businessWhat is the essential recipe to turn your free content into customers“Not sharing your free content is like not letting customers into your store.”Do

Do you want to create something for yourself but you don’t know what? Do you have a business idea or two but aren’t sure if they’re the right ones for you or where to start?  This is a special episode where I share the first two steps of the 10 step process.  Sundae Bean and I have created this framework to help you find the business idea that fits your dreams, needs, and lifestyle. A business really needs to be aligned with your life vision, values, purpose and lifestyle. If you don’t have a clear idea about it, then make sure to work on clarifying these elements first!  Starting a business can be very demanding.  Therefore, you need to make sure to build the right routines and systems to make it happen.  Be aware of the other obligations you might have in your life and how the business can impact your desired lifestyle. “Purpose is not a needle in a haystack that you have to find” – Sundae Bean For example, as expat partners or global nomads, it’s important to build a business model that’s portable.  A bus

Money can be a dirty word for some people as we discover in this joint podcast with Sundae Schneider-Bean of the Expat Happy Hour podcast. But if you recognize and deal with the lies you might be telling yourself about making money, then you will feel more confident when starting your portable business. If you are guilty of telling yourself one, two or even all these lies: you are not alone. We see it with our clients and with others in the expat partner community. Sundae and I are happy to discuss and help you overcome these money blocks.“Money is just another word for value” – SundaeSundae Schneider-Bean an intercultural specialist and a solution-oriented coach, and host of the podcast show Expat Happy Hour. Sundae is a mother two third-culture kids and has lived overseas since 1998. She comes from the US and has lived in Switzerland, Burkina Faso and today lives in South Africa. She has helped individuals from over 60 countries go through transitions and change. 

Expat partners often struggle to find their purpose and continue their careers. When you move abroad, sometimes you aren’t able to work in the new location. Or you’re unable to continue the career you had in your home country. Sometimes you take time off work when the children are young and have a hard time restarting in a new country, culture and language. Perhaps you’ve already gotten through these initial challenges and already started a business but you now wonder if you made the right choice. Do you wonder if entrepreneurship is right for you?  Whether you’re thinking about it or already started, let’s discover the three reasons why starting a business is THE solution for expat partners. Three reasons why expat partners should start businessesIn this episode, you will learn:The 3 reasons why starting a business is the best solution for expat partners.How expat partners already have the entrepreneurship mindset.All the benefits of having your own business aside from