The Time Is Now

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 lo...

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 migh...

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 wa...

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 org...

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 info...

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 thes...

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 th...

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...

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...

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...

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 e...

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 the...

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...

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 doo...

One of the toughest decisions to make as an entrepreneur is knowing when it is time to stop or move on to another venture. In this episode, you will hear the inspiring story of Marcelle Yeager who shares how she made the difficult decision to close one of her businesses so she could focus on what was working. "I had to make that tough decision to move forward in my business" Marcelle Yeager’s back...

Most people often tend to move from one goal to another without taking the time to pause and reflect on what has happened in the past. Celebrate the wins and learn from the challenges. "Take a step back to move forward and appreciate your journey" In this episode, you will be able to reflect on what questions you need to ask yourself about your past achievements and roadblocks. You will then see h...

Fear and lack of confidence are things that stop so many talented entrepreneurs and particularly expat partners from succeeding in business. Melissa Parks shares her tips on how to recognize the symptoms of imposter syndrome, and how to deal with it in order to build the right mindset for success. "You can’t get rid of imposter syndrome, but you can work with it" Melissa Parks is a coach with her...

Tandem Nomads is celebrating its 4 th anniversary! So many exciting things have happened in the past years but the transition from 2018 to 2019 has been one of the most pivotal moment. This is an opportunity to share with you my journey, the highlights of the past year, but also my struggles, what I’ve learned from them and what resources I can share with you in order to help you take your busines...

It is very rare that expat couples manage to alternate who gets to take a position for an assignment abroad, Phil McAuliffe shares how he and his wife managed to do so. Also, you will get to hear his inspiring story of how he used his time “off” to invest in himself, start his business and turn the loneliness he experienced as a diplomat into an opportunity to make an impact. “The problem was not...

It can be so easy to get overwhelmed or caught into all sorts of marketing strategies to grow a business. “Don’t get caught up in the latest marketing tactics, nothing will work if you are not intentionally caring.” In today’s episode I would like to share with you two important and simple things that I noticed can easily fall in the back burner of your business, and your attention. Without these...

Psychologists and psychotherapists are one of those professions that are subject to many regulations and restrictions, no matter in which country they live or come from. Therefore, it often happens that expat partners with such background decide to completely give up their career as counselors or to turn it into a coaching business. “Psychologists should look at their practice as a real business”...

When discussing women empowerment and men vs women equality, the conversation often turns around what can we do to change the regulations and how can men step up to allow more opportunities for women. While it is an extremely important conversation to have, I also want to open the discussion to what is possible NOW and what is between the hands of women to improve their chances to succeed in their...

Getting married, giving birth, planning upcoming moves, or being already committed to a job, all these reasons can make it difficult to turn a business idea into reality. Gertraud Eregger shares with you how she planned to start her business with small baby steps while taking the time she needed to give birth, take care of her baby and slowly transition from her job to launching her business. It i...

Do you want to build a portable business but you do not want to be a coach? In this episode, you will realize that it is possible to grow a successful portable business without having to become a coach. “You do not need to be a coach to develop a successful portable business idea” I will share with you 15 inspiring business ideas that are portable. You will also get some ideas of business models t...

Times are changing… With a higher education and professional experience, expat spouses are no longer willing to move abroad without considering the impact on their career. In some cases this situation leads employees to refuse the assignment abroad, which affects international organizations and corporations decisions and effectiveness at the Human Resources level. “It is not our duty as an employe...