Digital Nomad Business Opportunities

Rachael Pilcher is a digital nomad and professional freelance copywriter for tech and SaaS companies. She's worked with some of the world's best software brands, but it wasn't always this way. In 2015, she made the life-altering decision to sell everything she owned and go travelling. She sold her fashion retail business, her car, her motorbike, and pretty much everything else. Her life now fits neatly into a 60 litre backpack. Rachael has been on the road since 2016 - starting and growing her copywriting business from zero to where it is now. In this episode, we talk about Rachael's first destination on her long term trip, how she runs her business on the road and he…

What happens when you've been a digital nomad for 10+ years and you've 'made it'. Do you go home? Do you keep traveling? In this episode, Jeff Sauer walks us through his digital nomad story. We talk about how he started living nomadically with his wife, how he started his business, and how he's now integrating a nomadic lifestyle with a more traditional lifestyle with a home base. I really loved how much this interview made me think of my own goals. What will I do after I've reached my goals? Connect with Jeff: datadrivenu.comJeffalytics on Youtube Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more abou…

To become a digital nomad, you probably have to make some major changes in life. But also when you already are a nomad, you'll have to deal with big changes in lifestyle, environment and your career often. In this part of the interview I had with Danielle Sunberg, she talks about the big pivots she made in her life; going from a successful career as a litigator, to traveling full time and building a coaching business. She also gives a lot of tips on how to do all this, while staying sane in the process. Listen to the full interview here: Settling Down After Nomad Life; Anchor Or Prison? With Danielle Sunberg [Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, a…

Neel Parekh tried a bunch of different models before he found what works well for his online business. He now runs a local cleaning company, MaidThis, remotely. In this part of my interview with Neel, he explains how he found his business model and how he became a digital nomad. Listen to the full interview here: Home Base Or No Home Base? & Running A Remote Local Business [Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far. I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews whi…

In the past 8 years, Christa has lived a lot of different digital nomad lifestyles. Her plan was to become an English teacher in Thailand, but she actually ended up landing a digital marketing job in Bangkok. After that experience living abroad, she has been traveling the world while working remotely. Last year, she made the switch to starting her own business as a digital nomad coach. I loved hearing how Christa got the place she is now; living in Bali with her dog, running her business, and lots of travels planned. I've been following Christa on instagram for years, and it's good to hear a bit more of the behind-the-scenes of her beautiful travel content. Resources …

In our society, being employed is generally seen as the safe option, while freelancing can be uncertain. But is that really the case? In this episode, Anthony Uzarowski and I talk about being open to opportunities, random income streams, and how to take your new and existing skills with you on the road. And Antony also shares his digital nomad story of course! Connect with Anthony: On instagram @anthonyuzarowskiuanthonyuzarowski.com Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

Are you considering Colombia for your next digital nomad location? In this episode, Kendra and Anne will share everything they've learned from nomading around Colombia. Anne visited Colombia for the first time in 2023, and Kendra has spent years in the country (and keeps coming back). We hope sharing our experiences helps you have an amazing time in Colombia. Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast BabesConnect with Kendra: @selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websiteLeave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.co

The digital nomad industry is growing (and changing) FAST! That's awesome, but it's not all fun and games. All these people, taking allll these flights is not great for the planet. In this episode, Liam Martin and I talk about the good and the bad of the rapidly growing digital nomad lifestyle. How can we make sure we can keep enjoying it for a long time? We don't have the answer, but there's definitely some food for thought in this episode. Resources mentioned: Portable Professional on YoutubeConnect with Liam: Check out the Running Remote conferenceRunning Remote on YoutubeLiam's book: "Running Remote: Master the Lessons from the World’s Most Successful Remote-Work Pi…

Sondre quit his corporate job, moved to Berlin to lower his living expenses and started both his startup and freelance career at the same time. Fast forward to 2022: he is now the CEO and co-founder of SafetyWing, an insurance provider for digital nomads. In this part of my interview with Sondre Rasch, you get the real behind-the-scenes of what it's like to build a startup from scratch. Listen to the full interview here: How Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder Of SafetyWing, Makes Long Term Travel And Digital Nomad Life Easier [Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from a…

Want to start an online business? Just find out what you love and how to get paid doing that. Sounds simple right? But what if you're trying a lot of different business models and nothing works out? That's what happened when Mike Morelli started his remote work journey. He listened to experts and did exactly what they told him to do. So why wasn't it working for him? He realized that there was no alignment between what he was doing and what he is actually passionate about. In this episode, Mike shares how he found an online business model that works perfectly for him, and how you can find out what's aligned for you. - This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can acces…

Do you like pets and free accommodation around the world? If yes, this episode is for you. Today, Brooke Baum shares how she and her husband travel on a budget, while staying in amazing homes around the world. She loves housesitting so much, that she even wrote a book about her experiences. Tune in to learn how to land your first housesit too! Connect with Brooke: Book: Home Flexible: Stories from Life as a Nomadic House SitterTravel blog: TrailingAway.com Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

Bianca is a podcaster, author, blogger, and marketer. On her blog, she shares tips on how travelers can have a positive impact on the places they visit, both from an environmental perspective and also from a social perspective. In this episode, she shares her own story, how she became a digital nomad 5 years ago, what she has learned on the road, and how we can travel sustainably. Connect with Bianca: thealtruistictraveller.comFind Soul Truth on Amazon Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

Ever thought about escaping the 9-5 grind? Get ready to be inspired by our guest, digital nomad Sharon Zaks! He's been living a life of exploration, working his own hours, and experiencing cultures around the globe for the past two years. Transitioning from a traditional digital marketing job, it was networking and niching down that propelled Sharon into a successful freelancing career. He shares how one shared social media post was the catalyst for his freelancing journey, and why producing regular content for your audience is so crucial. But it's not all about work; Sharon also opens up about the realities and challenges of the digital nomad lifestyle. From the pitf…

How to find a fun, well-paid, remote job when you're fresh out of college and have no experience? That's the question Daphnée asked herself after freelancing for a while. She loved digital nomad life, but she didn't love not having a steady paycheck. In this short story episode, Daphnée tells us exactly what happened after she switched freelancing for her first remote job. We go into how valuable that steady paycheck is when you're traveling, and what opportunities it gave her. Listen to the full interview: Getting Back To Digital Nomad Life After Settling Down w/ Daphnée Laforest [Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much fro…

When the pandemic started, Desmond Dixon had to close down his business in the United States. He started working remotely in sales, and eventually decided to start his new business fully remote. He now travels the world for a fraction of the cost of his downtown apartment in California. In this episode, Desmond shares how he started his digital nomad journey, how he manages to build a brand new business while enjoying his travels, and finding & firing your first client. Connect with Desmond: On instagram @iamdesmonddixonOn LinkedInremotesalesmanager.io Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn mor…

Establishing a healthy routine IS possible while travelling and as a digital nomad with different environments. It is all about creating habits and having some knowledge about food and movement. In this episode, Avery Leigh will share her experience as a nomadic health coach. She gives a ton of tips for a healthy nomad life, and also shares how and why she became a digital nomad. Connect with Avery: alignedbyavery.com@alignedbyavery on instagramConnect with Kendra: @selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websiteLeave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.co

In my digital nomad friend group the overall consensus was that it's extremely difficult to date when you live a digital nomad lifestyle. Everyone just settled to stay single as long as they were roaming the earth. Taige had the same experience when he was on the road a lot for his job as a Product Manager. He created the app Fairytrail to solve this problem for all digital nomads and remote workers. In this episode, Taige tells us exactly what the app does and why it works so well. Download Fairytrail here We also mentioned these previous episodes: Traveling and working online as a nomad couple, with Niamh DelaneyThe ins and outs of coliving for digital nomads and re…

Anastasia and Tomer started a blog when they started traveling the world. After a while, they realized that even their families were not reading their posts and something had to change. They completely changed their strategy and started growing an audience. But then the next question came: how will they make money from their blog? Short answer: they started to sell their own products and services, and now they help aspiring online entrepreneurs to do the same. Do you want to start your own online business, but you're not sure where to start? I think this episode will be ✨GOLD✨ Connect with Anastasia & Tomer: Free Class: 5 Step Set-Yourself-Free Framework@generation…

After traveling fast for a while and dealing with all the stress that comes with that, Noah Scott went home to LA and surprised himself when he missed the traveling lifestyle. Now, he lives 1-3 month in 1 location, while he works as a retreat leader. In this episode, Kendra and Noah talk about why retreats are awesome, how to leverage community when building a business, and what the nomadic lifestyle has brought for Noah. Resources mentioned: NomadListBook: The Art Of GatheringConnect with Noah: thebigpossible.comOn instagram @follownoahOn instagram @thebigpossibleOn LinkedinEmail: noah@thebigpossible.com Connect with Kendra: @selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websit…

Remote jewelry designer Reut truly made travel part of her work. In this episode, she shares how she finds inspiration in her journey and everyday adventures, how she found the perfect remote job while building her own business, and dating as a digital nomad. Listen in and get inspired by Reut and her great advice for all nomads. Connect with Reut: On instagram @reutringelOn instagram @reutnewyorkreutnewyork.comConnect with Kendra: @selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websiteLeave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.co

Casey Chung had a successful career as an accountant, until he realized that he didn't really enjoy what he did every day. He decided to switch his corporate lifestyle for a life filled with freedom, travel and curiosity. After working on his coaching business for several months, Casey left his home country three months ago to become fully nomadic. In this episode, he shares about his inner and literal journey. Connect with Casey: On his website caseychung.com On LinkedInConnect with Kendra: @selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websiteLeave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.co

After 17 years in a corporate career, Jeanna was burnt out and decided to make a big change in her life. She started her own business to make sure she could have a better work-life balance, and moved to Belize. In this episode, Jeanna shares how she made the transition to become a location independent entrepreneur, challenges she had to overcome, and her ideal remote work routine. Connect with Jeanna: firstpagestrategy.comOn LinkedIn@firstpagestrategy on instagram@__firstpage on TwitterConnect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

Moving to China, adjusting to a completely different culture and learning the Chinese language sounds like a huge task to me. Aladin Farré did not just that, he even started his own company in Beijing. In this episode, he shares his remote work story and we talk about the question: is China a destination to consider on your digital nomad journey? + will digital nomadism in China become common in the future? Resources mentioned: Episode with Sami: The Mindset Shift You Need To Become A Digital NomadLanguage learning app Hello ChinesePlaces to be a digital nomad in China: Sichuan and Yunnan provincesConnect with Aladin: chinacompassproductions.comOn LinkedIn Connect with …

Meet my nomad bestie and freelance video editor Josh Cooper. Josh and I met in a coliving in Valencia, Spain - his very first destination as a digital nomad. In this episode, he tells us why he decided to go nomadic, how he prepared for this transition, and what's different than expected (so far). Tune in for pt 2 in ~ 3 months. Connect with Josh: @heyjoshcooper on instagramhjcproductions.com Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

Ever wonder how one can travel the world with five kids in tow, all while running a successful business? Well, our guest today, Chris Stroud, has done just that. In our chat, he takes us through his daily routines, travel adventures, and the trials of switching time zones while keeping clients happy. Unravel the secrets to his successful digital nomad lifestyle, as he shares his tips and experiences. Connect with Chris: Stroudinc Website7Wayfinders Instagram Connect with Kendra: @selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websiteLeave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.co