The Location Indie Podcast

Why Careers Don't Matter

It's 2016 and the idea of a career is not just outdated, but possibly dead.  Here's why.

Staying Connected

No, they're not talking wifi.  Trav and Jason break down how they reconnect with friends and family when they return from a trip, what it's like to travel with parents, and what big life event is a great "excuse" to travel.

How To Filter The Noise

Jason and Trav share their thoughts on how to take the time to focus on the right thing.  Plus, you’ll get some actual tips to deal with external noise along with 3 things to help with internal noise.

Is Doing Something You Suck At Worth It?

The fellas ponder this timeless question which leads to some surprising conclusions. 

Solo Travel in Chi-Town

Trav shares how his solo travel mishaps turned into one of the best weekends ever- in Chicago!  Plus the guys share their thoughts on how one person could hate a place while someone else could love it.             

 

Purgatory

Confused about what to do AFTER a big trip or a huge project? The fellas discuss life in post-product launch purgatory and how to move on.

Serendipity

How the magic of serendipity leads to bromances, romances, chance meetings in Myanmar and how being open can change your life forever.

Digital Nomad Uniters Marcus and Felicia

Marcus and Feli, founders of the Digital Nomad Conference, talk about the unifying power of the location independent lifestyle, how they broke free of the 9-­5, and what they believe the future looks like for digital nomads.

Laptop Teacher Gabrielle Wallace

Gabby reveals how her Youtube channel went from 1,000 subscribers to 100,000 subscribers in less than a year, why her business model isn't based on what SHE wants, and how she handles internet trolls and hate mail.

Publishing Pal Britany Robinson

Britany gives us the nitty gritty details on how to get freelance writing gigs, including a "secret tip" that will allow you to find freelance writing gigs for any magazine in the world.

Living On Purpose With Jacob Sokol

Jacob drops "truth bombs" while telling you how it's possible to be successful AND follow your passion...and then urges everyone to play the "no game", which will radically rock your world.

Web Wizard Matt Giovanisci

Matt tells us why drinking Bloody Mary's at 11 am in the morning is his barometer for success and reveals his 4 step OSEM system for being a successful entrepreneur.

Publisher in Paradise Carla King

Carla tells us what it was like being one of the world's first digital nomads ­ even though she didn't know it at the time ­ and the secrets you need to know to be ultra-successful as self-published author.

Destinations Expert Tim Leffel

Tim discusses the world's cheapest destinations, where you should travel RIGHT NOW to take advantage of a strong US dollar, and how he has been able to travel with a family for the last 20 years.

Savvy Traveler Ginger Kern

Join Ginger as she discusses how she was able to get the government to pay her to travel (what???) and how you too can take advantage of this and other "travel savvy" opportunities that many people don't know exist!

Couplepreneurs Geneviève and Nicolas

Nick and Gen discuss their AirBn"Bee" problem and how they are able to travel, live, and work as couplepreneurs...and the highs and lows of relationships on the road!

Roaming Businessman Johnny FD

How Johnny went from being a broke scuba diving instructor to making $20k a month off affiliate income and how he finds digital nomads in cities all over the world.

Entrepreneur Educator Brian Lofrumento

Learn how Brian, as a college student, built one of the largest sites about soccer on the internet ­ and then why he walked away from it.  Plus, his key for making sales without ever being "salesy"

How "The Stupidest Idea Ever" Turned in to One of the World's Largest Blogs

Ruth was a stay at home mom.

 

Her husband was an aerospace engineer who HATED his job.

 

So Ruth came up with an idea that could solve the problem - she was going to start a blog and make enough money so her husband could quit.

 

And even though many people tried to convince her that "trying to make money blogging was the stupidest idea ever" (including her own husband), she decided to give it a shot.

 

That was 5 years ago, and the entire story - and how different Ruth's life looks now - is a story that only she can tell.

 

You don't want to miss this one:

 

This is the third edition of our Behind the Paradise Pack 2016 series, where we conduct short 10 minute interviews with inspiring contributors from this year's Pack.

 

Each interview will give you:

• A look at what their life was like before.
• How they made the transition to being able to travel, live, and work from anywhere.
• What their life looks now.
• And the #1 piece of advice they would tell someone who is just starting out.

If you missed the first two, go back and give them a listen!

 

A huge thanks for all the awesome feedback on these Behind the Paradise Pack videos - we're glad you love watching them as much as we loved making them!

 

How Writing $5 Nail Salon Press Releases Was the Key to Success

Mish didn't hate her job.

She was content.

Her life, in her words, was "pretty ordinary.  It was fine.  We didn't think anything was missing."  

Her and her husband Rob had regular jobs.  They lived in London.  It was normal.

But after taking a 6 month sabbatical in New York, things changed.  They started hearing about digital nomads and thought maybe they should give it a shot.

That was 4 years ago, and since, they haven't looked back.  

Now, Mish spends a large portion of her time in Spain, running two successful businesses in between eating mass quantities of tapas and drinking equally mass quantities of wine.

She tells the whole, rollicking story of how they created this lifestyle - including why writing $5 press releases for nail salons played a huge part in their success - in today's Behind the Paradise Pack interview.

This is the second edition of our Behind the Paradise Pack 2016 series, where we conduct short 10 minute interviews with inspiring contributors from this year's Pack.

Each podcast will give you:

• A look at what their life was like before.
• How they made the transition to being able to travel, live, and work from anywhere.
• What their life looks now.
• And the #1 piece of advice they would tell someone who is just starting out.

And we LOVE the #1 piece of advice that Mish gives to "herself 4 years ago so that she wouldn't have as many crying fits."  It's spot on! 

Give it a listen and enjoy!

 

From Ironing Kirkland Dress Shirts From Costco To Chilling In Chiang Mai, Thailand

Johnny was living the "American Dream."

He went to college, got a good corporate job, made good money, and was working his way up the ladder....

....And he hated it.

Hated waking up early to iron his Kirkland dress shirt.  

Hated spending 90% of the day "pretending to work."

Hated going to the next meeting.

And so after a trip to Thailand, he decided to that instead of going after the "American Dream", he was going to go after HIS DREAM!

Scuba diving in some of the world's most beautiful oceans...learning muay thai....and being a "beach bum."

Learn how Johnny was able to do all that - and 8 years later is STILL doing all that - while also figuring out how to make more money than he ever was before by listening to this super packed 10 minute interview:

This is the first edition of our Behind the Paradise Pack 2016 series, where we conduct short 10 minute interviews with inspiring contributors from this year's Pack.

Each podcast will give you:

• A look at what their life was like before.
• How they made the transition to being able to travel, live, and work from anywhere.
• What their life looks now.
• And the #1 piece of advice they would tell someone who is just starting out.

These are real-life people who have done what many only dream of - creating a lifestyle that allows them to live life on their own terms.  I can't be more proud to bring you these amazing stories!

 

 

Should I "Follow My Passion"?

When you ask "What should I do?" a lot of people will answer "Follow your passion!". But what does that really mean? And is it good advice? Jason and Trav peel back the onion and explore the hidden layers behind this seemingly straight forward platitude. 

Be sure to check out our once a year Ultimate Lifestyle Business bundle at theparadisepack.com

Culture Mashup

Trav and Jason answer the question - if you could slip into the skin of another culture, experience it, and live it like your own, which would you choose?  Jump on board this verbal ride and inhabit a fantastical, impossible world where cultural mashups are a reality. Carpe Diem! Pura Vida! Hang Loose! Enjoy....

To learn more about Location Indie and how you can join our community text LOCATIONINDIE to 33444. 

Be sure to check out our once a year Ultimate Lifestyle Business bundle at theparadisepack.com

Organize It....Don't Criticize It

Jason and Trav talk morning routines, spontaneity, and how to set yourself up for success.  Listen now to hear all facets of organization and how to become more and more organized over time.  Plus get the scoop on LI’s favorite walking destinations!

To learn more about Location Indie and how you can join our community text LOCATIONINDIE to 33444. 

Be sure to check out our once a year Ultimate Lifestyle Business bundle at theparadisepack.com

Let It Soak + Underrated but Important

What do dodging dirty dishes and location independent businesses have in common? Listen and learn. Plus the boys debate the most underrated personality traits of traveling entrepreneurs - do you have them? Do you agree? 

 

To learn more about Location Indie and how you can join our community text LOCATIONINDIE to 33444. 

 

Be sure to check out our once a year Ultimate Lifestyle Business bundle at theparadisepack.com