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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Peter Fabor (@faborio), the founder and CEO of SurfOffice which facilitates remote working retreats for some of the top remote companies.
During this episode, Peter shared how a surf trip to Gran Canaria inspired him to start a coliving and coworking business, why coworking is a terrible way to make money, and some ideas on what the future of hospitality and workspaces could look like.
What are some cultural differences between the US and Europe?Some of the challenges of working from home as a pet ownerHow did Peter start SurfOffice?Why doesn’t SurfOffice have its own properties for rental purposes?Coworking as a business modelUsing coworking spaces to build your networkBuilding a community in a coworking spaceWays of earning money in the coworking industryWhen did SurfOffice start with its first location?The growth of the coworking and coliving industryDeveloping and growing your ideasEfficiently organizing offsites with SurfOfficeWhat do companies usually look for in an offsite?What are the red lines in terms of travel time to an offsite?Organizing individual flights VS Organizing flights for large groupsWhat is the future of working spaces and hospitality?Developing solutions for digital nomads with kidsThe future of education for digital nomad kidsBeing a digital nomad together with your partnerCan glamping be the next big thing with digital nomads?What’s the future of SurfOffice?
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Weh’yee Barkon (@wehyeeba), a founder and investor, focused on developing the future of work in Africa. Weh’yee has been living in Africa for several years and in that time has used his start-up experience in the US to start multiple businesses, from a strawberry farm to a transportation business all while helping to popularize the African continent as a source of remote work talent and as a destination for digital nomads.
During this episode, Weh’yee shared how he transitioned from working with startups in the US to investing and founding African businesses, how to get started micro-investing, the best African countries and cities for digital nomads, and why Africa will be the next big source of tech talent.
Having weird-sounding names in the USHow Weh’yee got interested in startups?Why did Weh’yee move from the US to Senegal?Developing and fine-tuning your idea as an entrepreneurHow did Weh’yee make the transition to being a consultant?Weh’yee’s tips for kickstarting your consultant careerWhat made Weh’yee decide to stay in Africa long-term?What makes Senegal a great spot for remote workers?The cost of living in SenegalHotspots for digital nomads and remote workers in AfricaThe development and rising popularity of ZanzibarCape Verde as a digital nomad spotWhat is micro-investing?How did Weh’yee get into micro-investing?Finding micro-investment opportunitiesWhat micro-investments is Weh’yee currently focused on?Weh’yee’s approach to spotting investments opportunitiesUnderstanding when people are trying to take advantage of youStarting a transportation company in SenegalRaising money from the US to invest in SenegalThe growing talent pool in Africa and the opportunity remote work provides to the continentHow did Weh’yee come up with Internally?What is the goal Internally?How did companies react Internally?
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Isaac, the founder of Overemployed.com. If you haven’t heard of over-employment yet, strap in, because this is wild. Overemployment is the idea of having multiple full-time jobs as a knowledge worker. At the time of this recording, the over-employed subreddit has over 135,000 members that earn top salaries from 2 or more full-time jobs without their employers having any idea.
During this interview, Isaac shared how he stumbled into over-employment and why he decided to start the website and Reddit community, the most jobs he’s ever heard someone holding on to at the same time (it’s way more than you think), how to hide that you’re over-employed from your boss, and how people manage to juggle so many full-time jobs at once.
What does it mean to be over-employed?How did Isaac find out about the over-employed movement?What are some industries where over-employment is a regular occurrence?What are some of the craziest job stories Isaac has heard from the over-employed community?How do companies react when they find out about a person working multiple full-time jobs?How prevalent is over-employment in tech?What kind of income can people expect from having multiple jobs?Managing multiple jobs at the same timeEfficient ways of organizing your workCan there be reference blowback if people find out you are over-employed?Shifting your mindset from the traditional, one-job approachWhat is the endgame for people partaking in the over-employment community?Balancing your costs when having multiple jobsBuilding an ideal work environment when you are over-employedJuggling multiple meetings at the same timeWhy not start your own business instead of working multiple jobs at the same time?Why did Isaac start the over-employed community?Defining the future of work
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Today on the podcast, Mitko is joined by Sid Pandiya, the co-founder and CEO of Kona, a burnout prevention platform for remote teams which live in your company’s Slack.
During this episode, Sid and Mitko discussed what burnout actually is and some of the main causes, how Kona helps remote teams avoid burnout, and what you can do to help yourself if you think you are suffering from burnout.
What is Kona and how does it work?How does Sid define burnout?What are some of the main causes of burnout?Is the rise of burnout connected to the rise of remote work?Why does Kona aim to solve burnout through Slack?Using Slack efficientlyWays Kona is battling burnoutHow does Kona avoid burnout in-house?Activities that minimize and reduce burnoutThe importance of rest in combating burnoutDelegation as a significant burnout avoidance toolTalking about burnout and asking for helpThe negative impact of constantly wanting to prove yourself as a remote workerCan Kona be used by freelancers and individuals as well?
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Today on the podcast, Mitko is joined by Jordan Carroll, one of the top remote work recruiters and the author of the new book “Remote For Life: How to Find a Flexible Job & Fast Forward to Freedom”.
During this interview Jordan shared why he decided to write his new book, why networking is so important and how to become a master at it in a remote setting, how to use the 555 LinkedIn technique to increase your reach, what role freelancing plays in the economy of the future, and much more!
How does Jordan feel after publishing his first book?Keeping focused and having tunnel visionWhy did Jordan decide to write a book at this stage in his career?What was the impact of COVID on the remote working space?What does professional networking mean?Networking as a remote workerDeveloping and fostering your networking skillsUsing your network to your advantageExercises to improve your networking skillsUsing LinkedIn to efficiently connect to people and companiesThe 5 by 5 by 5 techniqueContacting people in a company when applying for a jobBeing creative during the hiring processJordan’s formula for building and growing your personal brandWays people can show off their skills and creativityEfficient approaches to job searchingLeveraging your brand and working to your advantageTransitioning from being an entrepreneur to working at a companyDoes the job market favor people who have a more developed entrepreneur mindset?What role does freelancing play in the job market going forward?Having brand name backing of your personal brandParts of his book that Jordan really wants his readers to focus onImproving your mindset and believing in your abilities
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by a travel writing legend - Tim Leffel (@timleffel). Tim has been a travel blogger since the early 2000s and is the award-winning author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and a book on living abroad long term - A Better Life for Half the Price.
He is also the editor of the narrative web publication Perceptive Travel which was named “best online travel magazine” by the North American Travel Journalists Association and “best travel blog” by the Society of American Travel Writers. He has contributed to more than 50 publications as a freelancer and runs 5 online travel magazines and blogs. He is also the editor of the Nomadico newsletter which he cofounded with Kevin Kelly and publishes tips for working travelers.
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Why did Tim decide to set up his home base in Mexico?The advantages of living in Mexico for US citizensHow has travel and travel writing changed over the last years?The process of starting and then maintaining a travel blogKnowing to define and exploit your marketWhat are some challenges and difficulties people face when they want to become travel bloggers?Can traveling as a job make you dislike travel after a while?Tips for people wanting to get started as a travel blogger and writerShould you get started as a full-time travel blogger/writer right away?How would Tim start his career in travel writing if he was starting out now?Choosing the right platform for yourselfThe complex and competitive travel marketIs the budget traveling space too competitive to write about?How has the remote work revolution affected travel?Do rent sites like Airbnb have a more unified price structure around the world?What are Tim’s predictions for the future of remote work and travel?Finding places to visit and stay beyond the popular nomad destinationsDefining your expectations from a city or country when travelingTim’s tips on taking advantage of geo arbitrageHow did Tim end up working with Kevin Kelly on his new newsletter?Is there potential for a dominant digital nomad newsletter?Managing multiple projects at the same timeKnowing to define your prioritiesLeave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Paul Slater (@Paul Slater), the co-founder of BillionMinds, a training program that uses behavioral science to help maximize your professional and personal effectiveness as a remote worker.
During this episode, Mitko and Paul discussed why some people feel ineffective when working remotely, the five key skills you need to help you stay productive and maintain your overall well-being, and how to manage your energy and avoid burnout as a remote worker.
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What is the main mission of Billion Minds?How did Paul come up with the concept of Billion Minds?Why do some people feel ineffective when working remotely?How did people benefit from suddenly having to work from home during COVID?Separating your work life from your personal life when working from homeHaving and building your own work structureCommon work schedules and practices that people useFive key skills that help you stay productive and maintain your overall well-beingWhy is burnout becoming an increasing issue amongst remote workers?Can your passion for your job and doing what you love decrease burnout?How do you reverse burnout?Fostering relationships outside the work sphereWarning signs of burnoutHow burnout can affect those around you when you work from homeBuilding skills in order to have a more balanced scheduleWhat are the Learn-Do cycles at Billion Minds?How each skill can be individualized and taught differentlyThe availability of remote jobsHas the number of available remote jobs peaked?Services and activities at Billion MindsLeave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Ric Pratte (@ricpratte), the founder of AVL Digital Nomads, a group dedicated to promoting Asheville, North Caroline as a digital nomad destination and helping connect nomads and remote workers in Asheville.
Ric and Mitko discussed why Asheville is a great US base for digital nomads, the economic impact of remote workers in a city like Asheville, and why not talking about work is the #1 rule for a remote worker meet-up.💬 Topics Discussed:
How did Ric become aware of the digital nomad movement?Getting the idea to build a digital nomad community in AshevilleWhat was the initial reception of the AVL Digital Nomads group?The exponential growth of AVL Digital NomadsWhy is Asheville such a great place for remote workers and digital nomads?The cost of living in AshevilleThe benefits of living in small towns and communities around AshevilleThe growth of Asheville and neighboring communitiesCoworking spaces and places to work from in AshevilleThe economic impact of remote workers moving to AshevilleDoes the local government and the city of Asheville support, remote workers?How does the influx of remote workers affect social life in Asheville?What do AVL Digital Nomads events look like?The diversity of the Asheville remote worker communityThe importance of socializing with other remote workersCreating a space for digital nomads and remote workersLeave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Matthew Grollnek (@MatthewGrollnek), the Lead in Employability and the Future of Work for the Mastercard Foundation in Africa. His work focuses on exploring ways that future economic trends, new forms of work, and emerging technologies can help young people access dignified and fulfilling work across Africa.
During this episode Matt shared why he decided to live in Zambia after working for the Peace Corps, the opportunities and issues facing Africa over the next 30 years in terms of the future of work, the best cities and countries to check out in Africa as a digital nomad, and the biggest business opportunities around creating services for nomadic families.💬 Topics Discussed:
Why did Matthew decide to spend much of his time in Africa?Growing up in the digital nomad lifestyleWhat is a third culture kid?The advantages of being a child of digital nomadsWhat is Matthew’s role as the Employability and the Future of Work Lead?How does the future of work look in Africa compared to other places in the world?The freelance potential of the African continentImplementing technological infrastructure in AfricaThe impact of time zones on remote workThe freelancing space and trends in AfricaImproving the image and brand of African freelancersThe potential of Africa’s youth populationInvestments in the freelancing sector in AfricaPlaces in Africa that are great to visit as a remote workerActivities that are available in AfricaThe way Rwanda is developing and rebranding itself on the global stageHow Nigeria became the cultural center of the continentTips for families that are nomadic and travel a lotProviding proper education for digital nomad childrenBuilding and maintaining relationships as a digital nomadThe growing number of families that are getting into the digital nomad lifestyleServices and online solutions for nomadic families*Note, the opinions expressed in this episode are personal alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Mastercard Foundation
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Alex Harling (@AlexanderHarli7) from DynamiteJobs.com.
Alex has been living in Colombia with his wife Lina for the last 2 years and during this episode, the two discussed why Colombia is so attractive for digital nomads if Colombia is a safe place to set up a home base, and what Alex’s top recommendations are for cities to base from why in Colombia. If you’ve been curious about Colombia, this is the digital nomad guide you’ve been waiting for!
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Ken Weary (@kenweary), the COO of HotJar. Since joining HotJar in 2016, he has scaled the remote first culture of the company from a team of 14 to over 350 people distributed across more than 50 countries (and growing). In his role, he oversees the company’s Finance, People, Compliance, and Business Operations divisions.
Ken is also a digital nomad and has been traveling with his family across Central America, Europe, and Africa for nearly eight years. During this episode, Ken shared why he was so bullish about remote work even way back in 2014, his top tips for ambitious remote workers who don’t want to choose between the freedom to travel and building a successful career, and how the digital nomad lifestyle has affected his kids.
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How has the influx of remote workers changed Lisbon, Portugal?Being a digital nomad/remote worker with kids and petsSearching for the perfect home baseWhy did Ken decide to become nomadic together with his family back in 2013?Why did Mexico leave the greatest impression on Ken?Managing career growth and working remotelyHow to find the right life-work balance?What are the limitations of the hybrid work model?Differences and similarities between building your career in an onsite and a remote companyAre careers more entrepreneurial nowadays?What changed in Hotjar as Ken oversaw the growth of the company from a few dozen to a few hundred people?Learning from other professionals and companiesAdapting what you have learned to your community and cultureThe biggest current opportunities in remote workThe biggest problems people face in remote workFiguring out the most efficient and effective ways of communicating within a companyWays of efficiently structuring your day as a remote workerKnowing to set priorities and manage your timeDefining the role and responsibilities of the Head of RemoteKen’s predictions on the future of workHow infrastructure and real estate will change due to remote workHow did being nomadic impact Ken’s family?Growing and learning through real-life experiencesAlternatives to traditional schoolingLeave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by a favorite guest here on TRL, Goncalo Hall (@Gonzohall). Goncalo has just returned from Pipa, Brazil where he is in the process of launching the first Digital Nomad Village in Brazil. During this episode, they discuss what makes Brazil such an attractive destination for digital nomads, what most people get wrong about traveling in Brazil, and Goncalo goes behind the scenes at the business of launching nomad villages and what he’s doing to make each village self-sustainable.
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Why did Goncalo choose Brazil and the town of Pipa as the new destination for his digital nomad village?Brazil’s potential as a tourist and a digital nomad spotDiscovering new spots for digital nomadsWhy is Brazil a special destination in Latin America?Safety concerns in certain parts of BrazilBuilding an infrastructure in order to secure all amenities in a small townExperiencing the local culture and cuisine as a digital nomadBusinesses and infrastructure that appear in a small community thanks to digital nomadsOrganizing and setting up digital nomad events and activitiesHow does Goncalo make sure his nomad communities are self-sufficient?Cooperating and partnering with local governmentsDifferent approaches for Nomadx’s business modelBeing passionate about your work and knowing what your companies mission isThe profitability of Nomadx’s business modelThe future of small cities and communitiesBeing a leader in your communityEducating and empowering local community leadersThe development of Nomadx courses planned in the near futureKeeping track of projects and innovations in the digital nomad lifestyleConnecting and collaborating with other remote workers and digital nomadsThe advantages of running your own podcastAre there enough leaders in the digital nomad space?The stigmas of digital nomadismGrowing the digital nomad movement and making a real impactLeave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Taylor Jacobson (@TaylorJacobson), the founder, and CEO of FocusMate - a virtual coworking community with a mission to help everyone do their best work. FocusMate connects thousands of people across 193 countries worldwide to sit side-by-side, via video, to keep each other company, cheer each other on, and hold one another accountable while working remotely.
During this episode, Taylor shared his remote work journey before starting FocusMate, why so many people struggle with focus and procrastination, and some easy ways to start improving our productivity.
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What is Focusmate and how does it work?The Focusmate communityBeing part of a supportive and understating communityHow did Taylor come up with the idea for Focusmate?Failing to succeedThe accelerated popularity of remote workIs procrastination one of the biggest issues in remote work?Minimizing and getting procrastination under controlImproving your focus and concentrationThe impact of hyper-connectivity on concertationIs procrastination an evolutionary trait?Can stress increase your focus?The impact of a social group on productivity and focusEffective planning and time-management tipsBeing specific about your intentions and goalsDefining realistic goals for yourselfWhat causes burnout and how can you avoid it?Simplifying your surroundings to increase your focusWhat’s Taylor’s advice on increasing your focus and concentration?How does a good, productive work day look like for Taylor?Finding ways to increase your energyWhat is the future and vision of Focusmate?Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Vance (@MyLatinLife) from My Latin Life, a site dedicated to helping you travel and live in Latin America since 2014.
Vance and Mitko took a deep dive into why you should consider visiting or setting up a home base in Latin America. They covered safety, top tips for traveling in the region, and some of the most interesting LatAm countries to visit.
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What is MyLatinLife.com about and how did it get started?Safety concerns while traveling through Latin AmericaAre there parts of Latin America that aren’t safe to visit?How do you research and determine which parts of Latin America are safe to visit?Hidden digital nomad gems in Latin AmericaCities in Mexico that are growing and developingCountries and cities in Latin America that have great potential as digital nomad hotspotsHow does economic instability in some parts of Latin America affect the lives of digital nomads staying there?Vance’s top 3 places to visit in Latin AmericaEasiest ways of getting residency in Latin AmericaWhat countries in Latin America offer the easiest way to residency?The bureaucracy of getting residency in different Latin American statesWhat would be an ideal home base in Latin America according to Vance?Locations with great infrastructure and amenities in MexicoThe earthquake belt in MexicoGreat digital nomad destinations and regions in MexicoLeave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Raimee Iacofano (@Raimee I.), or as you may know on social media Raimee Travels. Raimee has been working remotely for the past 6 years in roles related to the content, social media marketing, writing, and video production. She has worked for the hugely popular blog NomadicMatt, helped create the My Travel Journal with Matt Kepnes himself, and currently works as the Head of Content for Onomy where she helps empower young adults with the important information they need to navigate adulthood through creator-led, educational content.
Raimee is also a popular travel and remote work content creator with over 20,000 followers on Instagram and over 130,000 followers on TikTok. During this episode, she shared the story of how she landed her job working for Nomadic Matt, how to build a remote career and stand out from the competition, and how to balance work while also traveling around the world.
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What made Raimee confident to invest her time in remote work before COVID?Making the jump from a corporate job to a digital nomadDiscovering the digital nomad lifestyleShould remote workers be paid less because of the way they work?Companies that pay people differently based on their locationDefining your worth within a companyHow did Raimee start working for Nomadic Matt?How to be persistent with your career goals?The challenges of competing with a global talent poolThe importance of personal brands as a freelancerBuilding and growing your personal brandWays to build up your project portfolioCreative ways to stand out from other job applicantsBalancing a full-time job and travelingBuilding and belonging to a community as a digital nomadProper self-management and time managementFiguring out how to plan your weekly scheduleHow does Raimee’s daily/weekly schedule look like?What is Onomy and who is it for?Networking in a remote-first environmentIs the travel industry a good way to get started as a remote worker?The grind of growing your personal brand and businessRaimee’s travel tips for digital nomadsExperiencing the true culture of a place when travelingLeave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by return guest Dan Andrews (@TropicalMBA), the co-host of the Tropical MBA Podcast and the co-founder of Dynamite Circle and Dynamite Jobs.
Dan stopped by to talk about their remote job board Dynamite Jobs and how their offering has changed since COVID, why jobs are evolving and becoming more fractional, and why becoming an entrepreneur within a company could be the best decision you’ve ever made.
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Why did Dan refocus on Dynamite Jobs?What changed for Dynamite Jobs after the COVID pandemic?The difference between operating a job board versus a recruitment companyThe challenge of executing business ideasAre future companies going to be smaller and more flexible due to an influx of freelance workers?The fractionalization of professional servicesHow can you navigate the future work environment focused more on entrepreneurship?How can you build your career as a remote worker?Being able to identify new ideas and concepts as an entrepreneurCan lifestyle businesses help big companies navigate the new remote work landscape?What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?Leave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Iwo Szapar (@IwoSzapar), the founder and CEO of Remote-How the world's leading marketplace for remote & hybrid work experts, and Co-founder of the Remote-First Institute.
Since 2017, Iwo has advised over 600 companies (including Walmart, ING Bank, and Microsoft) to help them optimize their distributed workforce. He is also the author of “Remote Work is The Way: A Guide to Making the Most of Our Office-Optional Future” and has been featured in publications like Forbes, BBC, and Business Insider.
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Do you still need to live in big cities in order to get big work opportunities as a remote worker?The “Village as a Service” conceptThe problems with nomad hotspots and nomad accommodation sitesHow to find the right community for you?Are nomad families going to become a significant factor in the digital nomad lifestyle?Purchasing and owning properties as part of a communityHow did Iwo get his start in remote work?Attracting and retaining your remote workforceThe early 2010’s landscape of remote workHelping companies adjust to a remote-first environmentThe pushback of companies and certain government agencies against remote workHow to adapt to the largest change in the way people work in the last century?The growing number of people that expect work flexibilityFocusing on outcomes instead of procedures as a companyMoving from a synchronous to an asynchronous work environmentThe efficiency of a well-thought-out async work systemThe driving forces for the promotion of remote workWhat are some current opportunities in remote work?Building and growing your personal brand and networkOutcome-based workProductizing servicesLeave a Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Kaleem Clarkson (@kaleemclarkson), the COO of BlendMe Inc, a remote people operations consultancy that helps startups and small businesses transform into high-functioning remote or hybrid workplaces.
He has been featured in Harvard Business Review, named to LinkedIn’s Top 10 Voices in Remote Work, and listed as one of the top 15 Remote Work Advocates by the All-American Speakers Bureau. Kaleem is also a successful speaker who has been presented alongside leaders from companies such as Google, United Airlines, Visa, Facebook, Netflix, Airbnb, and many others.
How Kaleem started getting paid to speak about remote work?Coming up with an interesting and engaging speechThe significance and usefulness of great storytellingHow can you make money from speaking?How to define your value for the market?Sharing information with others who do similar workGetting noticed in your niche in the online spaceThe current state of personal brandsHow speaking has grown in value thanks to the InternetKeeping your company growing while staying flexibleHow to land huge contracts as a freelancerCompeting in a global talent poolWhat effect would free health insurance have on freelancing?Knowing your worth when pitching to companiesUsing the knowledge and skills of people you work with to maximize returnsWhat are the benefits of working for yourself?Motivations for coming up with innovationsWeb3 and the Blockchain of BusinessThe concept of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)Potential use of DAOsCurrent opportunities in the remote workspaceHelping companies find their footing in remote work
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Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Sarah Hawley (@sarahriegelhuth), the founder, and CEO of Growmotely which connects culture-first companies and professionals from all over the world to do great things. Sarah is also the author of Conscious Leadership.
During this episode, Mitko and Sarah discuss how remote work is redefining the concept of work for humanity, how to stand when looking for a remote job, and what it means to be a conscious company.
How does Sarah look at and define failure?Learning from failure as an entrepreneurWhat is the difference between a regular job and being an entrepreneur?Is the 9 to 5 job becoming more flexible in today’s workforce?Challenges digital nomads and freelancers face in the job marketWays of standing out on a job or a project applicationWhat sets Growmotely apart from other online job boards?Does Growmotely take on an Employer of Record role?How did Sarah realize that remote work was the future of work?The global impact of remote workHaving individual sovereignty as a remote workerWhat is the near future of remote work in the mainstream workforce?Using the global workforce to your advantageRedefying company roles thanks to remote workThe problems with tracking and screenshotting remote worker activitiesWhat is “productivity theater”?Choosing remote work VS being forced to work remotelyHow do city and local government policies affect remote workers?The need of updating infrastructure and living arrangements for remote workersWhat does it mean to be a conscious company?How to build a workspace where people can grow and evolve?
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Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Cassie Holmes (@Cassie Holmes), a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management where she focused her research on the most important topic of all - happiness.
Her new book “Happiest Hour" explores how to beat distraction, expand your time, and focus on what matters most. During this episode, Mitko and Cassie will also discuss the key elements of life that make us happy, and more specifically how digital nomads and remote workers can design their lifestyles to maximize happiness.
How Cassiе conducted her research about happiness?The balance between leisure time and being productiveDefying the term “free time”Techniques for finding activities that are worthwhile spending time onThe Self Determination TheoryImportance VS UrgencyHow perspective affects happiness?Making time for simple, non-urgent moments in lifeWhat is a truly meaningful relationship?Ways people build strong connectionsHow to cultivate close relationships?Hedonic adaptationHow do various people define life satisfaction?Cultivating relationships as a digital nomadCan you build meaningful relationships remotely?Finding and building a community you belong toHow can remote companies help their employees build relationships at work?Engaging and enjoying everyday experiences
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