Dan Andrews; Ian Schoen

Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle

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With 10M+ downloads and thousands of listener meetups worldwide, the TMBA Podcast is the hub for 7 & 8-figure founders who’ve built life-changing businesses while attaining personal freedom. New episodes every Thursday morning.

Author

Dan Andrews; Ian Schoen

Category

Business

Podcast website

tropicalmba.fireside.fm

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 16: TMBA 016 (LBP16)– Baselining and Creative Start-up Scenarios in Asia 20.12.2009

I’m pullin’ in quick excerpt from Gary Vee about baselining. We’ll discuss creative start up scenarios in Asia, ask how hungry are you, introduce the concept of resort hopping, and the future of Asian lifestyle destinations as marquee locations for new online based entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Episode 15: TMBA 015 (LBP15) – 4 Ways to Sustain Passion in Your Business 19.12.2009

We’ve also determined that there are two types of people in the world: those who are crushing it, and those who are not. Look around the room right now– see anybody who is crushing it? We know you are crushing it!

Episode 14: TMBA 014 (LBP14) – Our 4 Hour Work Week Success Story 15.12.2009

We read the 4 Hour Work Week, wrote down some goals, and started a company. Over 2 years later, we’re here to tell you about it. Plus some other stuff. Enjoy!

Episode 013: TMBA 013 (LBP13) – Procrastination and a Task’s Entrepreneurial Lifespan 09.12.2009
Episode 12: TMBA 012 (LBP12) – 10 Great Software and Tech Services We Use to Help Run Our Business 28.11.2009

Hey everybody, we are back with a list of 10 inexpensive online software services (and some other tools!) we use to help us run our businesses and stay productive. All of these services are either very inexpensive or free, and can be implemented in your business immediately. Hope you enjoy!

Episode 011: TMBA 011 (LBP11) – Travel Hacking, Flashpacking, and Super Lightweight Backpacking 06.11.2009
Episode 10: TMBA 010 (LBP10) – An Insider’s Look at Outsourcing in the Philippines 23.10.2009

This is the first episode recorded from two corners of the globe (the Philippines, and San Diego California). Today we take an insider’s look at outsourcing in the Philippines. We cover topics like: The best websites to hire outsourced professionals to help your business grow. Why the Philippines could be a HUGE opportunity for your business. The salary ranges you can expect for copywriters, web d...

Episode 9: TMBA 009 (LBP9) – One Major Myth About Entrepreneurship (And More!) 05.09.2009

In this episode we explore one major myth about entrepreneurship, how to program your brain, and why home owners give bad advice. We also give a parting shot with a definition of what lifestyle business is really all about. In other news, I am currently on a world class tropical island with very few tourists and great WIFI. I’m doing it for LESS than it costs me to live in California. Shortly I’ll...

Episode 8: TMBA 008 (LBP8) – How to Overcome Fear 27.08.2009

I was really inspired by Frank Kern’s recent videos with Tony Robbins on how to overcome fear– I pulled out a fear-beating technique I’ve used on many occasions to take on difficult but valuable tasks.

Episode 7: TMBA 007 (LBP7) – Common Sources of Passive Income for Lifestyle Designers 25.08.2009

Lifestyle designers need passive income, or at least sources of income that aren’t tied to time or location. Let’s call it “results based mobile income.” I’ve seen so many interesting ways to creative an incredible lifestyle, and in this episode I’ll share a few– each method of creating a passive income is inspired by actual people I’ve met along my travels. I am doing some tweeting at @Danspodcas...

Episode 6: TMBA 006 (LBP6) – What is the Fastest Way to Grow Your Business? 22.08.2009

Thanks to everyone who wrote us great questions on the last podcast. This episode is about the single most important thing we think you can do to grow your business today. We hope you enjoy it. You can send your questions to Dan@Lifestyle-Business-Podcast.com or follow me on twitter @DansPodcast.

Episode 5: TMBA 005 (LBP5) – Flashpackers Travel the World While Running Their Businesses Part 2 15.08.2009

In this episode Ian and I finish up our discussion about 10 key differences between business flashpackers and more traditional backpackers. You can follow my updates on twitter @Danspodcast. See you next episode!

Episode 4: TMBA 004 (LBP4) – Flashpackers Travel the World While Running Their Businesses Part 1 09.08.2009

In this episode, we get started with our 2 part conversation about a select group of entrepreneurs who have decided to create businesses while they travel the world. They fall into a new group of travelers called flashpackers, and we discuss how this new group of mobile entrepreneurs travel differently than their backpacker brethren.

Episode 3: TMBA 003 (LBP3) – 10 Unexpected Benefits of Quitting Your Job 04.08.2009

In this episode of the Lifestyle Business Podcast, my friend Ian drops by to discuss 10 unexpected benefits of quitting your job to start your own businesses. At the end of the episode, Ian shares a website he uses to get professional logos at bargain prices. If you’d like to ask some business or lifestyle related questions for inclusion in next week’s episode, please direct them to Dan@lifestyleb...

Episode 2: TMBA 002 (LBP2) – 10 Signs You Are a Lifestyle Entrepreneur, or Lifestyle Designer 02.08.2009

First, thanks to everyone who signed up on the mailing list last week, and to those of you who have submitted questions for this week. You can ask your own questions by dropping an email to Dan@Lifestyle-Business-Podcast.com In this episode I’ll give you 10 signs you are a lifestyle entrepreneur or lifestyle designer, and answer a question from a listener about how to find a great mastermind group...

Episode 1: TMBA 001 (LBP1) – How to Identify a Product 29.07.2009

Fresh out of the oven, here is the first episode of the Lifestyle Business Podcast, I’m really excited to get things kicked off, and I’ve jumped right in to one of the techniques I use to help identify a new product. If you have any questions you’d like to ask for a future episode, you can drop a line @ Dan@lifestylebusinesspodcast.com .

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