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Digital Nomad Experts - Beach Commute

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Whether you are currently a digital nomad or aspiring to become one, this is the podcast for you. We talk all things remote work and travel, including how to get a fully-remote job, how to become a digital nomad, how to optimize your experience as a current digital nomad, and top travel destinations and personal experiences. Need customized help getting a fully remote job? Join our program: https://form.typeform.com/to/euZx1miM Get access to 300+ companies that let you work from anywhere: https://anywhereatlas.beachcommute.com Contact: hello@beachcommute.com
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Episodes

5 Remote job listings available right now (and their typical salary) | Ep 62

We found 52,581 current remote job listings for 5 different types of jobs, currently accepting applications. Are these US-based jobs? NOPE, anyone around the world can apply for these. In this episode we talk through five different types of remote jobs along with: Their average hourly pay The number of jobs listed on LinkedIn alone A specific job listing - who the company is, job requirements, and job responsibilities. In this episode we lift up the hood on 4 of the more common digital nomad job...

Sep 19, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 62

3 secrets to get your first remote travel job| Ep 61

This episode is going to help you slingshot past years , and potentially hundreds of mistakes Using years of data and experience, we have outlined the fastest path possible to working and traveling. Marisa has worked with thousands of clients over the past ten years (professionally) to figure out exactly where people are going wrong when trying to become a digital nomad. She saw thousands of ways to NOT become a digital nomad. Unfortunately, sometimes it's seeing all the ways that don't work to ...

Sep 14, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 61

From college dropout to traveling the world as a remote marketer (Jeff’s full journey) | Ep 60

You may have heard many episodes of Marisa and Jeff talking about travel and remote careers, but you haven’t heard their full stories, failures and triumphs on their own journey to digital nomad life. Until today… In this episode, Marisa interviews Jeff on his story from college dropout to getting paid a remote salary as a marketer who got out of a deep depression by traveling the world. Throughout this episode, you’ll learn: How Jeff managed to build a great, high paying remote career for himse...

Sep 06, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Failed move to Japan accidentally turns developer Danny Burton into a digital nomad | Ep 59

Danny Burton had a plane ticket to Japan where he intended to live permanently with his then-girlfriend. His new life was literally DAYS away. Then Covid hit, and an alternate life path unfolded. He got stock (literally STUCK) in Lisbon where he was forced to lock down. Out of necessity, he found a few other digital nomads to room with while the early days of Covid raged on, and lockdowns remained in full effect. Despite the inconvenience of the situation, Danny came to found that he really REAL...

Aug 29, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 59

7 things you need to know about visas and gaining entry into a country as a digital nomad | Ep 58

Visas, tourist stamps, tourist cards, oh my! The very last thing you want to happen when you arrive in a new country is to get denied entry at the airport, and get stranded in a McDonalds. Especially if you're a first time digital nomad! But how do you figure out what you need to do to get into a country? Unfortunately, there isn't a clear answer - it's truly the wild wild west out there. Every country has different requirements, paperwork, duration, etc. So we have come up with a list of the 7 ...

Aug 23, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 58

How to make $72K starting salary as a digital nomad with no previous experience | Ep 57

Do you wish you had a remote career that you could pursue while you travel the world to epic places….but you’re not sure which skills you have, what career you’d transition to, or who in the hell would hire you? If so, this episode has an amazing solution that could be a great fit for you. In Marisa’s interview, our guest, Bradley Rice, shares how he landed a job in the Salesforce niche making $70,000 right out of college (with no previous experience)... And how, by age 30, he was earning $220,0...

Aug 16, 202238 min

From professional chef to digital nomad traveling in Colombia (interview w/Rob Bone) | Ep 56

Most people seem to think, "I don't have the necessary skills to become a digital nomad" , but here is Rob Bone, a professional chef who founded a web design company and started traveling South and Central America six months ago. Rob has an insane story arc, starting over a decade ago as a professional chef in the United States. Over the past ten years Rob has made three huge life changes: Moved to Vienna with his girlfriend. Starting his own remote/online business in web design and SEO. Abandon...

Aug 08, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 56

High school chemistry teacher becomes digital nomad & world traveler | Ep 55

Meet Jim Haff, a previous high school chemistry and physics teacher turned digital nomad. Six years ago Jim's lease was expiring and he decided, "I don't want to renew my lease, I want to travel." So he literally abandoned his life and did it. He let his lease expire, sold his all his stuff, bought a ticket to Lisbon (alone), and hoped for the best. Then, he started working remotely. He basically fell into the world of digital nomad-ism and rolled with it. Listen in to hear Jim's journey across ...

Aug 03, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Top 10 places to live as a digital nomad for under $1,000 per month in 2022 | Ep 54

Sure, there are TONS of places you can live for under $1k per month…but the question is whether or not they are legitimate digital nomad destinations. So we came up with a list of places we have actually lived in that are both under $1,000 per month AND are digital nomad-worthy. In order to qualify for this list, each location had to satisfy the following criteria: Under $1,000/month in expenses (with modest spending habits). Is a digital nomad destination (you’ll find community there). Easy acc...

Jul 27, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Answering the top 7 digital nomad questions that are searched 67,987 times per month | Ep 53

The search topic "digital nomad" has 6x'ed in global monthly searches since the start of the pandemic. Searches have 3x'ed in just the last six months alone, reaching an all-time high! The numbers are mind-blowing. And in looking at these numbers we thought, "instead of guessing what you're searching about the digital nomad lifestyle, we should use data to tell us exactly what you care about, and answer those questions. And with some quick keyword research, we were able to do exactly that. We fo...

Jul 19, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 53

57 year old office worker figures out which remote career to pursue from Costa Rica (live coaching session with Terri) | Ep 52

Have you ever wondered which remote career you could possibly do while you travel the world, but you have no idea where to start? And once you figure that the right remote career, what next steps do you take? If so, you'll love this episode. Listen in as Marisa does a live coaching session with 57 year old Terri, who has worked in an office job for a wine and liquor distributor for the past 32 years. She and her 60 year old husband (who has some health issues) have had the desire to move to Cost...

Jul 13, 202231 min

7 rapid-fire audience questions about becoming a digital nomad | Ep 51

Having thoughts on becoming a digital nomad, but still have a few lingering unanswered questions? Then this is the podcast for you! Listeners like you send us their awesome questions all the time . Jeff and Marisa read and answer these questions from the audience on-the-fly (with no preparation!), so you’re getting raw, unfiltered advice about how to become a digital nomad, and how to to maintain the lifestyle. Here are the questions they covered in this episode: Where do you see the digital nom...

Jul 06, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Best 7 tips to find accommodations as a digital nomad | Ep 50

So you’re ready to become a digital nomad and book your first trip. but… You don’t know how or where to book your accommodations. Which websites do you use? How much should you pay? How do you know which areas are safe? How do you know if you will have workable wifi? Jeff and Marisa have booked hundreds of accommodations across the world. And with that experience, they have run into just about every issue you will encounter. In other words, they know everything you should watch out for. In this ...

Jun 29, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Forensic toxicologist to digital nomad (A live coaching session) | Ep 49

You might be shocked to hear that It’s rarely ever a “skillset problem” that keeps you from becoming a digital nomad. Over the past 5 years Marisa has given career coaching advice to over a hundred people, just like you. In almost every instance it’s been a mindset problem , rather than a skillset problem that holds you back from traveling the world while working. Sound familiar? But that’s GOOD news for you! Your biggest fear might be that you need to spend years and years of learning a new ski...

Jun 20, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Leaving a safe & secure corporate job to become a digital nomad (live coaching session with Eric) | Ep 48

Have you ever listened to a podcast, then become the featured guest on that podcast for a live coaching session? That's EXACTLY what happened in this episode. (When we say we love interacting with our community, we mean it!) Meet our guest Eric, an army veteran of 27 years, father of 3 children, and Beach Commute listener for the past six months. And we're going to talk about the "golden handcuffs "that are holding him back. What are "golden handcuffs" , you ask? Good question. A golden handcuff...

Jun 13, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 48

19 of the most unusual remote jobs (part 2) | Ep 47

We've got some spicy digital nomad jobs for you in part 2 of the most unusual remote jobs we have ever seen. We've said it time and time again, you don't need to be a programmer, graphic designer or content writer to become a digital nomad. And that point is constantly reinforced every time we meet new people while traveling. Check out some of the jobs featured in this podcast... A traveling marriage counselor, because why not? Does it matter if you're in the same room or on a Zoom call? Nope. O...

Jun 06, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 47

The #1 mistake preventing you from getting remote job interviews | Ep 46

Do you want to know how to get into the top 1% of job applicants for a new remote job? This podcast is for you. Suddenly there are now TONS of people in the market for a new job that allows them to be a digital nomad. People want to travel and they want location-independent jobs. Unfortunately, that means resumes are getting blasted through LinkedIn en masse by the hundreds of thousands. And most of them are going straight into a black hole. (That's not good for you!) Jeff and Marisa have over t...

Jun 01, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 46

19 of the most unusual remote jobs (part 1) | Ep 45

What are some of the craziest digital nomad jobs you have heard of? Sure, you've got your usual bloggers, content writers, marketers, and of course, programmers. And don't get me wrong, these are definitely some of the most popular jobs for digital nomads (because you can do them anywhere), but trust me when I say that this list is hardly comprehensive. All together, Jeff, Marisa & Diego have worked and traveled for well over a decade, and over that time we have encountered some of the most ...

May 23, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Top 13 safety tips you need to know as a digital nomad | Ep 44

What's the top concern people have when thinking about becoming a digital nomad? Money? Language? Scoring accommodations? WiFi problems? NOPE, all wrong. It's safety. Every. single. time. When we ask our audience of burgeoning digital nomads what they're most afraid of, it always comes down to safety. And that's not exclusive to new digital nomads, we get safety questions So finally, we decided to tackle the topic with two of the most knowledgeable digital nomads on the topic. First we have Mari...

May 16, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 44

5 tips to get a remote travel job | Ep 43

5 mistakes holding you back from getting a remote travel job In this episode, Marisa and Jeff talk through the 5 most common mistakes that may be holding you back from getting a remote job that you can do WHILE traveling the world (aka living as a digital nomad). Marisa has coached and spoken to thousands of digital nomads (and aspiring digital nomads), and goes in detail about the obstacles that she most commonly sees stand in the way between someone who says: " I wish that I could travel the w...

May 10, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Q&A: 7 questions you have about becoming a digital nomad | Ep 42

Q&A: Answers to 7 rapid fire questions you asked about digital nomad life If living as a digital nomad has been on your mind for a while (or maybe it’s a brand new idea!)... Then you may love our latest podcast episode this week… Where Jeff and Marisa hopped on the microphone to answer 7 of your questions about transitioning to digital nomad life, all in rapid fire, off the cusp style…so you know you’ll get the truth. Here are the questions they covered in this episode: Is the digital nomad ...

May 02, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 42

11 of our craziest digital nomad stories | Ep 41

11 of our craziest adventures as digital nomads In addition to getting to see so many different countries that you would never otherwise get to in your lifetime... Another main reason that most digital nomads choose this lifestyle is for the sense of ADVENTURE ...to try new activities, and say ‘yes’ to opportunities you would likely NEVER experience in the familiarity of your home city, state or country. While our Beach Commute courses, and many of our podcasts, focus on helping you to find remo...

Apr 27, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 41

The 18 SAFEST destinations to live as a digital nomad | Ep 40

The 18 SAFEST destinations to live as a digital nomad Once you’ve got a remote job that you can do while you travel the world, and you start thinking about which country you’d like to travel to first… One of the most common questions you’ll ask yourself is: WHICH COUNTRY IS GOING TO FEEL THE SAFEST FOR YOU? If you google “list of safest countries,” you’ll likely see many lists filled with many developed European countries . And while these cities may feel super safe, they’re like NOT the same lo...

Apr 18, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 40

The 5 obstacles preventing you from living as a digital nomad (and how to overcome each one) | Ep 39

In today's episode, Jeff and Marisa talk about the 5 most common obstacles that are likely holding you back from becoming a digital nomad, and how to overcome each one. Many people believe you must have a trust fund, thousands of social media followers, or passive cash flow from real estate as an income to sustain your travels. However, you only need to have a real job that can be done from anywhere in the world. In Marisa's experience coaching hundreds of current and aspiring digital nomads, as...

Apr 13, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 39

13 reasons why it's hard to be a digital nomad | Ep 38

13 reasons why it's hard to be a digital nomad Have you dreamt about becoming a digital nomad, but you think there are too many difficulties...like trying to figure out internet, phone, romantic relationships, or feeling alone? If so, this episode is for you. While the digital nomad life looks like 100% glamour on Instagram, here at Beach Commute, we like to share the good, the bad, the hard and the ugly parts of living as a digital nomad. We share these obstacles so that you can go into this li...

Apr 04, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 38

The 7 most popular remote jobs for digital nomads | Ep 37

Do you know are the most popular jobs for people that are traveling the world? In this episode, Diego and Marisa talk about the 7 most common job clusters in which travelers make money while living and visiting different countries all over the world. We also talk about some of the common digital nomad problems like having too many stamps in the passport. 🎧 In this episode, we talk about the 7 most common jobs for digital nomads: 1. Marketing 2. Writing 3. Design 4. Customer support 5. Project m...

Mar 22, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 37

How this digital nomad from Ukraine has visited over 120 countries + how you can support Ukrainians in the war right now (interview with Orest Zub) | Ep 36

Orest Zub is a true digital nomad; he's traveled to over 128 countries, and became a Digital Nomad in 2011 long before the term digital nomad was even mainstream. Since starting a simple remote job back in 2011, Orest paved his way through the travel and digital nomad evolution from a low budget backpacker to an established online entrepreneur with an audience of over 100k people. At this moment, Orest has returned home to Ukraine with his wife and the males in his family to participate and supp...

Mar 17, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 36

What to do if you get hurt or sick as a digital nomad (Interview with SafetyWing's Sondre Rasch) | Ep 35

Services like AirBnb and Uber have disrupted the age old hospitality and transportation industries and vastly improved the experience for nomads. The insurance remained largely in the stone ages in terms of usability, accessibility and alignment of incentives until SafetyWing. bab Sondre Rasch is a co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing - building a global social safety net. SafetyWing’s mission is to remove the role of geographical borders as a barrier to equal opportunities and freedom for everyone ...

Mar 08, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Wrapping up her very first month as a digital nomad (interview with Kristi Jacobsen) | Ep 34

Wrapping up her very first month as a digital nomad (Interview with Kristi Jacobsen) In this episode, Marisa interviews Kristi Jacobsen, who just completed her first-ever month abroad a digital nomad to discuss what her experience has been like, the catalyst that pushed her to take the leap into living abroad for a month, and her journey along the way. Kristi previously worked as a customer service manager at a music publishing company. Even though she wanted to travel while working remotely, he...

Mar 02, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 34

80 countries visited & passive real estate income as a digital nomad (Interview with Matt Bowles) | Ep 33

In this episode, Marisa interviews Matt Bowles from Maverick Investor Group. Matt has been a full-time digital nomad with no permanent base since 2013. From Macedonia to Japan to Argentina to Ghana, Matt has visited an impressive 80+ countries while working remotely…and shares his story in our latest podcast episode. Matt runs a remote real estate agency, which specializes in helping digital nomads invest in turnkey US residential real estate opportunities - so that you can receive passive incom...

Feb 22, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 33
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