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Being featured as a contributor to major media outlets is a great way to get more visibility, it can lead to interesting new opportunities and you can actually get paid for it, as well.Olga Mecking’s writing has featured in multiple media, including The New York Times, which led to her being offered a book deal. In this episode, she shares with you what has worked for her and her tips to effectively pitch the media.Four years prior to this interview, Olga was interviewed on the podcast show when she was just starting to write as a blogger. To get the full picture of her inspiring journey, you can listen to her first interview here."Big media are always looking for writers, don’t hesitate to simply reach out!"Olga Mecking comes from Poland, the first time she moved abroad was to Canada where she joined her German boyfriend at the time. They then moved together to Germany. A marriage and three kids later, she now lives with her family in The Netherlands.Her journey started when she decided to write and blog to

Recession-proofing your business is almost certainly going to mean making changes, whether you are just starting out as a portable business or already established. You need to be prepared to pivot your business to keep it going and growing.This is the second part of a three-part series on recession-proofing your business. In the first part, we focused on assessing your challenges and opportunities."What problem are you solving when pivoting?"If you have not already listened to this episode, I highly recommend you tune in to take the first step towards recession-proofing your business. You will find the link in the resources below.In this episode, we will look at how to use your challenges and opportunities to help you identify how you can successfully pivot your business. You will also learn how intentionally making changes will help you keep your current customers and attract new ones.What You Will LearnWhy you need to address this crisis now, and how to do it effectivelyWhat the six pivots are that you

If you want to dream big and think you can’t do it because you have a portable business that is difficult to scale, or because you do not have what it takes to grow, or because you are a stay at home mom and can’t see how you can make it while living on the move, you need to hear this story!"We actively listened to make the decisions that led us to our growth"Erica McMannes started out her career path in 2003 working for the American Army in various Director and leadership positions. Erica is also a military spouse and after multiple moves in the country and abroad, 2 kids, and limited traditional job opportunities, she had to get creative with a way to find fulfillment and income that meshed well with the unpredictable military lifestyle.Her entrepreneurial spirit started when she joined a veteran owned start up as a consultant and managed to find the flexibility she was looking for. In 2016 Erica co-founded her own startup, called Hire Mad Skills, a company that sources virtual work opportunities for milita

Whether you already have a business, are thinking of launching soon, or do not yet have a clear business idea, this is the perfect time to create a recession proof business.In previous episodes, I've shared with you the mindset shifts that need to happen in order to be able to plan and lead with strength and also creativity so that you do not let your business fall behind during this time of crisis."You cannot wait for a better time - the time for action is now!"So, if you have not listened to these episodes, I highly recommend you tune into them. Find the links in the resources below.This episode is the first part of a three-part series, where we will FIRST discuss how to assess your current situation. We will look at how your business or business idea is affected by the current crisis and what to do about it. But you will also learn how to explore the opportunities that this crisis is opening up for you to grow your business, launch your business or even find a business idea.What You Will LearnHow to assess

Managing a family, a household and a business from home can get very overwhelming, especially when being an expat mom or an expat parent and living abroad far from a support system."You can now focus on your business and your clients instead of the admin hassles of your business"Kelly Nolan is an attorney-turned-time-management-consultant. She empowers busy women to go from overwhelmed to having calm confidence about juggling all their roles.She will share with you some tips to be able to manage your time effectively and get work done without getting overwhelmed.What You Will LearnWhat the simple strategies are to manage your little available time effectivelyWhat you can do to build your support systemWhat to do when you don’t have that supportHow to manage in extraordinary circumstances such as COVID-19Resources And Inspiration:5 Practical Tips for Successfully Working from Home with Your ToddlerFree guide: 3 things you should calendar to make you a more effective (and less overwhelmed) entrepreneur todayFro

If you find it slimy to be slimy in times of crisis, if you are hesitating to commit to your business or to keep selling in this time of recession and uncertainty, this episode is for you.We are facing some real economic and personal challenges in the world right now, but this means that showing up in your business has never been more important. I cannot stress this enough!"Your business will help the economy get back on track"I am sharing my three big reasons why you need to focus on your business right now by putting even more efforts in growing your business and selling.What You Will LearnHow your business can contribute to economic recovery for everyoneWhy you should keep sellingWhat you need to do to meet new needs and opportunitiesResources And Inspiration:Tandem Nomads Facebook GroupShare Your Love!Do you enjoy listening to this podcast show? Leave on your review on your favorite app – iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play Share Your Thoughts!Connect with the Tandem Nomads communit

Setting up your business in Estonia, via the E-Residency program, is a great solution for global nomads who struggle to find a legal base to set up their location independent business. In episode 158 we described in detailed how this program works: Click here to know more In this specific episode, we will dive more into the practical aspects and steps that you will need to take to register your location independent business in Estonia. "You can now focus on your business and your clients instead of the admin hassles of your business" Chatlin Helm, the community manager of Xolo, will tell you about how this works. Xolo was founded in May 2015 out of the urge to revolutionize the way people become entrepreneurs and manage their companies. The company provides accounting software and services to enable millions of freelancers, contractors and digital nomads around the world to start and run microbusinesses in a hassle-free way. Xolo helps manage independent businesses from anywhere, with access to secure ban

The spread of COVID-19 has been one of the most disruptive crises of our times. Although at very different degrees, everyone in most countries in the world is affected by this."Ask yourself what you can do differently to make it work"In this episode, I want to specifically address those of you who might be struggling with anxiety or with staying on track with your business when your routine might be completely changed.I also want to have a bigger conversation with you, about how to show up and lead in these difficult times as an individual and as an entrepreneur.What You Will LearnHow we can reflect together on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemicWhat you can do if your routine had been highly disruptedHow to approach this situation to rise from this as an entrepreneurWhy this is the right time to put your focus in growing your portable businessThis episode is also available in a blog format:Click here to find the articleResources And Inspiration:Tandem Nomads Facebook GroupDownload the toolkit of indispensabl

Is this you Nomad Nation?Is your home country (passport country or tax base country) not allowing you to set up a company if you do not live a substantial amount of days there?Is your visa or resident permit in your host country not allowing you to work and set up a company from there?Are the barriers to entry or the fees to register a business in the country or countries where you are based way too high for you?Are you likely to move from one country to another every couple of years and need to set up a business that is location independent to not have to keep opening and closing a company locally?If you said yes to at least one of these questions, this episode is for you!Many global nomads, especially expat spouses, cannot set up their business anywhere because their home and/or host country’s regulations won’t allow them to do so.Thanks to the E-Residency program this can change now and here is how it works."The E-residency program is a great solution to set up a location independent business,it is also a

Whenever a client or an organization approaches me to ask me to bring insights about how to prepare the next move, my alarm bell rings, because I think this is the #1 question that can lead to expat life major challenges."Most expats and organizations spend more energy on planning the logistical aspects of the relocation instead of figuring out how it fits to the big picture."Most expats and organizations that help expats prepare their move abroad are often focusing most of the energy on the short-term aspects. Here is what we need to focus on more in order to create a successful expatriation experience on the long run.What You Will LearnWhat has to change about the way expats plan their next moveWhat you should focus on instead when planning the next moveWhy this is crucial for the success of your portable businessThis episode is also available in a blog format:Click here to find the articleResources And Inspiration:Finding and aligning with what you want:Stop trying to reinvent yourself, do this instead!3 s

When you grow a portable business and grow an online audience, growing your mailing list (list of people who sign up to your newsletter) is one of the top things you need to focus on. However, you also must be aware of the EU regulations called GDPR (General Data Privacy Regulation) and your legal responsibilities to be compliant with the way you collect people’s emails and any other personal information. After the first launch of the GDPR in 2018, there are now more tools and information to help online entrepreneurs to that effectively. However, it is still a vast topic and there are still some grey zones to figure out. To discuss this topic and simplify where you need to focus, I am bringing to you a lawyer who is also an expert in online marketing strategies. "Be very transparent about how you use people’s information and get their permission to do it. " DISCLAIMER: Anything we share in this episode should not be considered as legal advice, you need to do your own due diligence and check if this infor

Nope, in this episode, I will not talk about how to create your unique competitive advantage… Actually, in a way I will!You might already know that if you do not have competition, it is likely that there is no market for your business idea.So, I hope that you do have a lot of competition to be aware of.However, while you know that competition is normal and important, you might be in one of these three situations:You fear your competition will copy youYour fear your competition thinks you are copying themYou fear that your competition will steal your clientsWhich one is the closest to the way you feel?"Believe in the law of abundance and don’t let your ego get in your way"Here is the big problem with this, the more you worry about your competition the more likely you will fail, because instead of focusing on making an impact for your clients, you are basing your decision on someone else’s business and client base.In this episode, I will share with you how to embrace your competition and embrace the mindset tha

As soon as you enter into business, you have to be aware of your rights and duties. Everything that has to do with legal “stuff” can immediately feel very complex and daunting. However, it is important to get familiar with what you should put in place in order to be compliant with the law and not put your business at risk. In this episode, we will simplify things for you by bringing you some of the key legal aspects you need to consider. "Don’t let the legal stuff stop you from taking action" Bobby Klinck, expert lawyer for online businesses will tell you how to protect your business with some of the basics you need to have. Although Bobby specializes in American law, a lot of what he shares is very common to a lot of countries. DISCLAIMER: Anything we share in this episode should not be considered as legal advice, you need to do your own due diligence and check if this information applies to your specific case. Bobby Klinck is a Harvard Law Grad turned Online Entrepreneur, but he’s not your typical l

Today, you can learn about anything online for free, especially if you are trying to learn about how to start and grow your business.However, there is so much content available that it can very quickly get overwhelming! It can become hard to know exactly what to do, and also not to struggle with the fear of missing out on something."At some point you need to stop exploring and start implementing"To effectively manage how you consume content and grow your skills along the way, you need to be aware of the 3 phases of content consumption and how you are handling each phase.What You Will LearnWhat the 3 phases of free content consumption areWhat to do in each phase to not get overwhelmedHow to take action and get results with free contentThis episode is also available in a blog format:Click here to find the articleResources And Inspiration:10 ways to get things done and control your timeAre you making yourself a priority?Join the Tandem Nomads Facebook groupShare Your Love!Do you enjoy listening to this podcast s

Time management is one of the biggest struggles of our times. So much to do, and only 24h to achieve it all. This leads a lot of people and especially solopreneurs to feel overwhelmed and sometimes burn out.In this episode, Kate and I are not going to talk about time management systems, but instead we will discuss how to set the right mental foundations to beat overwhelm.In fact, no tips, tricks or time hacking systems will help you become effective and reach your goals if you do not look deeper into your relationship with time.It is such an honor to host Kate Erickson who has been a great inspiration for me in my own journey to improve my productivity, along with her life and business partner John Lee Dumas."Start asking yourself what your relationship with time is."Kate Erickson is the backbone of EOfire who put in place all the systems behind this award winning podcast show and a multi-million business that has inspired thousands of podcasters and entrepreneurs across the world. She is also the co-author o

We live in the best times ever, there are no more excuses to not create your own source of revenue and fulfillment on the move, especially if you are an expat partner. However, there are some important things to be aware of in order to make it happen, especially for expats in general and expat partners in particular. "There are no more excuses to not make it work." In this episode, you will learn how to evaluate your business to see if it is truly portable and how to make sure that all your activities allow you to create sustainable and consistent revenue, even when you live on the move and in constant transition. What You Will Learn What questions you need to answer to evaluate if your business is location independent. How to lay out the activities of your business to make sure they are portable. What the 4 components are that will help you run those activities independently from where you live This episode is also available in a blog format: Click here to find the article Resources And Inspir

In the first part of this interview Andrew Jernigan will share with you his experience as an expat partner and stay at home dad. You will discover what he learned on his journey and how he bootstrapped his first businesses to create his own source of revenue and fulfillment on the move.Then, you will discover how he launched his latest business to not only fill a gap in the insurance market for expats, create an international business that is portable, but also make an impact by supporting an important social cause and putting it at the center of his business model."Don’t let your location limit you and the impact you want to make."Andrew Jernigan is a serial entrepreneur, husband to a global health physician/travel med doctor and father to three TCK's. He recently relocated from the US to Brazil (again) due to his wife's career progression. Andrew and his wife have lived and worked across four continents with the family perspective that this is their desired lifestyle. He is one of the co-founders and CEO of

If you are determined to achieve your goals but often disappointed as things get out of control, this episode is for you.In fact, for most entrepreneurs, and especially expat partners who live on the move and want to grow a successful portable business, time often flies, and things slip away."It will never be the right time, you need to make it the right time. "This is usually because while they try to serve everyone else, they do not make themselves a priority, or don’t know how to make themselves a priority.Is this you Nomad Nation?This episode is also available in a blog format:Click here to find the articleWhat You Will LearnWhy most people fail to get things doneThe 5 steps to make yourself a priorityThe most important things to know for it to workThis Episode Is Also Available In A Blog Format:Click here to find the articleResources And Inspiration:Guidance to reflect on your past year and plan your next steps10 ways to get things done and control your timeThe Procrastination PirateIs your business alig

You have a powerful story and message that can inspire others! You might also have much needed expertise.Writing a book will help you spread the word, grow your audience, establish you as the expert to go to and help you grow your credibility."Writing a book is a marathon but I challenge you to step up to the plate."You might want to write a book but don’t know where to start or what to do next?Caroline Allen will share with you her great tips to help you write your book!Caroline Allen is an artist, writer and a book coach. She began her expat career and expat life as a journalist at a Tokyo newspaper. She then worked as a travel writer throughout Asia, and ended up as a newsroom journalist in London, at The Independent, and the Financial Times. But few years down the road, she decided to make a career shift as she found her voice as a novelist and visual artist. For the past 20 years, Caroline has been working with people all over the world as a book coach, especially expats, on novels, memoir, and self-help

We live in a world where most of us are constantly ON and connected.Also, thanks to technologies, we can easily run a business while being away.Because of these two factors, there are now very few businesses that close for holidays, especially online businesses.There is something we can learn from the good old times when the butcher or the baker around the corner would leave a note on their door saying, “closed for holidays.”"Even if you do not need a break, your business might need one. "In this episode, I would like to discuss with you some of my thoughts around this topic and a decision that I have made regarding business holidaysWhat you will learnWhy business holidays are importantWhat the difference is between being on holidays and closing a business for holidaysWhat you should do if you decide to give your business a breakWhat to do if you can’t close your business completelyShare your love!Do you enjoy listening to this podcast show? Leave on your review on your favorite app – iTunes, Stitcher,&n