Is your fear of rejection stopping you from getting out there and selling? Does the idea of sales make you feel anxious and uncomfortable? It can be very intimidating to put yourself out there to promote your product or service, but it is critical to your business success. You have got to be able to convert your business ideas and marketing efforts into revenue! " The more rejections you get the more sales you will make." In this episode, I am breaking down the practical steps you need to take t...
Jul 20, 2020•21 min•Ep. 175
Developing a sustainable, successful portable business as an artist brings some unique challenges. While many solopreneurs start with identifying a need and providing a solution, an artist’s business begins with a focus on themselves and their own self-expression. And for many people, art is a luxury, rather than an essential need. Despite these challenges, it is possible to build a successful online and portable business as an artist, and by using the same approaches to marketing as more tradit...
Jul 13, 2020•50 min•Ep. 174
Being consistent in your marketing is critical to winning clients and building a successful portable business. Despite this, so many entrepreneurs struggle to develop and deliver consistent marketing strategies. It is easy to talk about but so much harder to do, particularly alongside family and relocation challenges! If you have been trying multiple marketing strategies and nothing is working, or if you just can’t seem to get your marketing activity onto a regular schedule, then this is for you...
Jul 06, 2020•29 min•Ep. 173
Tandem Nomads is all about building a business that is truly portable so that you can have consistent revenue while living on the move. But there are some businesses that we might think of as being hard to deliver virtually. Interior design is typically one of those businesses that depend on a geographical location and physical transaction. In this episode, we have an interior designer who managed to crack the code of portability and deliver her interior design services virtually, allowing her t...
Jun 29, 2020•42 min•Ep. 172
Maybe you have an idea for a portable business, but you do not know how or where to start to make it happen? Or perhaps you have lots of ideas, but you do not know which one to really pursue? You need to first start with getting clarity about what you are trying to achieve, and whether it is aligned to your life! It is so easy to rush into marketing plans for what seems to be a great idea without taking the time to work through the essential first steps to success. "A problem well defined is a p...
Jun 22, 2020•22 min•Ep. 171
I am excited to bring to you the inspiring story of an expat partner who only managed to continue his career in journalism while moving aboard for his wife’s job opportunity, but also started an impressive entrepreneurial journey. After trying various different business ideas, Emmanuel Saint-Martin found a problem and a niche that he truly wanted to serve and grow. "It is important to have clear goals but stay open to new opportunities" Emmanuel Saint-Martin is an author, French journalist, New ...
Jun 15, 2020•50 min•Ep. 170
This episode is recorded shortly after the murder of George Floyd, by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer. I felt deeply troubled to my core and had to ask myself how I wanted to show up. I realize that while I do not have all the answers, I can still use my voice to speak up. "Empathy is not enough" In this episode, I also wanted to discuss with you the inevitable question: where is the fine line between business and politics? But, this has nothing to do with politics. This is about human liv...
Jun 08, 2020•25 min
If you are starting your business, or trying to grow it, there are some things that can really hold you back. And if you don’t address them, they can stop your business from ever succeeding. This week I am taking you behind the scenes at Tandem Nomads and sharing how some of these things nearly stopped it from ever becoming a business. It is never easy to admit our mistakes, but I am going to tell you three things that I wish I had done very differently! "To succeed in business, you need to be h...
Jun 01, 2020•51 min•Ep. 169
We often hear that being in a relationship requires tradeoffs and compromises. One of the most challenging compromises nowadays for most working couples around the world, and especially expat couples, is one partner giving up a successful career so that the other partner’s career can thrive. But does it really have to be this way? We know that in the long run this often leads to tensions in the relationship, causing resentment and loss of identity as well as financial vulnerability. Starting a p...
May 25, 2020•40 min•Ep. 168
In challenging times, showing up for your clients is even more critical than usual. It is not the time to go ‘missing in action’. Even if you cannot do business with them, your relationship with them is still crucial to your business. In fact, when times are tough, you need to really step up how you support and care for your community - you need to super serve to maintain and build your business! In this final episode of this three-part series on recession-proofing your business, we are focusing...
May 18, 2020•33 min•Ep. 167
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 wh...
May 11, 2020•48 min•Ep. 166
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...
May 04, 2020•39 min•Ep. 165
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 ...
Apr 27, 2020•48 min•Ep. 164
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 t...
Apr 20, 2020•34 min•Ep. 163
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 man...
Apr 13, 2020•46 min•Ep. 162
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 bu...
Apr 06, 2020•24 min•Ep. 161
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...
Mar 30, 2020•46 min•Ep. 160
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 an...
Mar 23, 2020•43 min•Ep. 159
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 nee...
Mar 16, 2020•53 min•Ep. 158
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 s...
Mar 09, 2020•22 min•Ep. 157
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 hel...
Mar 02, 2020•42 min•Ep. 156
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 you Your fear your competition thinks you are...
Feb 24, 2020•39 min•Ep. 155
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" Bo...
Feb 17, 2020•43 min•Ep. 154
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 a...
Feb 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 153
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 deep...
Feb 03, 2020•39 min•Ep. 152
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 acti...
Jan 27, 2020•45 min•Ep. 151
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 i...
Jan 20, 2020•39 min•Ep. 150
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 them...
Jan 13, 2020•28 min•Ep. 149
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 a...
Jan 06, 2020•42 min•Ep. 148
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. " I...
Dec 23, 2019•19 min•Ep. 147
