The Time Is Now

This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads community in 15min or less. "Define your goals and keep track of your finances systematically from the get-go, even if you aren’t generating revenue yet!" This is a question from Gina who asks: How should I keep track of my business finances? Managing your finances and keeping track of your goals is a cru...

Do you have a great ambitious idea that you truly believe in but you don’t know where to start? Or you lack the confidence to get out of your comfort zone, especially if you no-one around you sees its value? "Be your own best cheerleader and don’t wait for permission" In this episode you will get great inspiration to turn your vision into reality. Tune into Lisa’s story - in the middle of a pandem...

This episode marks a big transition in Tandem Nomads. It is time for me to leave New York City, where this adventure started over 5 years ago, and move to Austria to start a new chapter. Although it is a very emotional time for me as I leave the place that I have called home for the longest time in my life (7 years), on the business side nothing will change. I am so grateful that I get to continue...

You might have noticed on social media that more and more people are declaring their gender/sex on their bio, profiles or even email signatures. Have you wondered what is the reasoning behind that or whether you should do it or not? I was in that space too when my friend Cath Brew helped me make the decision to pro-actively bring up this topic and declare my pronoun on all my profiles. Indeed, I t...

This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads Audience in 15min. "A great business idea starts from within and from knowing where your zone of genius is. " This is a question from Gina who asks: When should I make the jump from wearing all the hats to creating a team? While answering this question I will also give you some extra guidance. What You Wi...

This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads’ audience in 15min or less. "Go deep instead of wide when growing your audience" This is a question from Annette van der Feltz who asks: What language to host your podcast? For example: I focus on Dutch entrepreneurs, should I do my podcasts in Dutch, the language of my target group? Or in English, which...

This episode is part of a series of where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads Audience in 15min or less. "A great business idea starts from within and from knowing where your zone of genius is. " This episode’s question is from Christine who asks: How do I know what I am really good at and turn it into a business idea? What You Will Learn The 3Ps to find your zone of genius What a viable bu...

Get inspired by the journey of entrepreneur Jo Parfitt, who has shifted her business in various ways to adapt it to the market and the changes in her own personal life. And how she now sees that it all boiled down to honing into her zone of genius in the various shapes, forms and versions of her business. "You can’t do things just one way, you’ve got to spin things to grow your business." Jo Parfi...

This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads Audience in 15min or less. "Don’t let your insecurities define your pricing strategy" This is a question from Isabelle who asks: How to price my services (when my niche is not expat)? Although her question is quite specific, the answer will help you define your pricing strategy not matter the type of serv...

Whether you speak at a virtual event, or on a physical stage, getting speaking engagements can be a powerful strategy to attract your ideal clients and become the go-to expert in your field. "Focus on getting your story out to the world and the TEDx talk will come along as part of that journey." In this episode, you will learn the key tips to plan your speaking engagements effectively from a great...

This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads Audience in 15min or less. "The size of your email list is directly correlated to your potential to reach your revenue goals." This is a question from Cath Brew who asks: How can I plan and predict my revenue goals? What You Will Learn What is essential to be able to plan your revenue goals How to realist...

It can take over 10 years to see an idea and a big ambitious vision come to reality. During this journey, it is the little steppingstones through the highs and lows of this journey that matter and that allow you to build the foundations of a successful business. However, what often happens during this journey is that our business growth is closely connected to our own personal growth as individual...

This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads community in 15min or less. "Just because your consistent marketing efforts need to be focused on a specific niche does not mean that you won’t be able to attract and serve clients outside of that niche." Here is today’s question from Vici who asks: Is it okay to change my niche “halfway” down the line? W...

With today’s fast paced lifestyle, particularly if we are globally mobile, it can be so difficult to make the time to commit to our dreams and our goals. This challenge is even greater for parents in general, so imagine how complex it would be if you were a solo parenting mom. If a solo-parenting mom can do it, so can you! "I decided to be my own career manager and do it just like I would have if...

This episode is part of a series of episodes where I answer a question from the Tandem Nomads community in 15min or less. "Social media does not help you gain visibility, it helps you build your credibility." This is a question from Sarah who asks: Why am I not getting engagement with my social media posts? What You Will Learn The biggest mistake that people make on social media. What will truly h...

Do you want to have a business, but you don’t want to be the face of your business? Unlike coaching, teaching and consulting, developing an e-commerce business can allow you to run a business while staying in the background. However, not all online businesses and e-commerce businesses can be portable. In this episode, you will learn how to make sure that your e-commerce business can be portable. "...

Most solopreneurs are failing to follow up with potential clients, especially when they don’t respond or say no! If that is you, you need to know that you are leaving money on the table when you do that! I get it - following up can feel very uncomfortable and the fear of rejection often stops us from showing up for our clients. "You are leaving a lot of money on the table when you skip following u...

Is this you? You know that you need to get your financial $h!t together, but you are kind of closing your eyes or you keep postponing the time to sit down (with your partner) and make a plan! Personal finance can feel scary and frustrating, especially when starting a business and not having consistent revenue. My guest this week, Julie Duszak of Fund Your Joy shares how you can take control of you...

What has a cat to do with being a successful solo-entrepreneur working from home and particularly a business women? Here are the key mindset shifts to make yourself a priority, own your space and be taken seriously in your household, no matter how much revenue you make. "Taking your business seriously starts with owning your space" If a cat can claim its own territory in a new home, what is stoppi...

In 2013, psychologist Vivian Chiona had a very clear vision of providing psychology services ‘without borders’. Today Expat Nest is a global mental health platform, providing expats with support in six languages, working with 20 therapists.  "I invest in professional advice and follow my intuition to make important business decisions." In this week’s episode, Vivian shares how she became one of th...

So many solopreneurs find networking a challenge - it can be hard to know how to approach strangers, to know what to say and to follow up without it being too ‘salesy’. In this episode, I am going to help you think differently about networking. My 7 big tips will also give you the practical insights you need to build meaningful relationships and turn your networking into business opportunities.  "...

There are some businesses that you may think would be difficult to run virtually or to adapt to run as location independent enterprises. We associate them with needing a physical location or experience or we do not believe that customers will be willing to make the switch to an online alternative. This week’s episode challenges those ideas! Natasha Rekhi of Theatre4Kids shares how the pandemic all...

Becoming the go-to expert for your industry does not happen overnight. It takes time and energy to get your customers to know you, like you and trust you. But if you do it strategically, you will start to see results and revenue more quickly.  "Branding is not about the colors of your logo and your website. Branding is about building an effective messaging that your clients identify with." In this...

Five years after her first episode on Tandem Nomads, Erin Long is back to share her incredible success story and how her company has developed into a business where she is not even needed anymore. That could be the end of the story, but the truth is that even the greatest successes come with challenges that no-one really talks about, even though so many entrepreneurs experience them. "Take care of...

Market research is so important to validate your business and avoid costly mistakes, but it is also the best way to learn where to find your ideal clients. However, market research is something that is often either seen as a very complex thing that only big corporate companies can afford or as a huge hassle to go through because it is not fun and requires some time. "You might think that you are s...