

#46 - Retired at 40: From Candy Sales to Advising Tech Giants /w Adam Costa
Adam Costa became a digital nomad in 2008. He and his wife have lived in 30+ countries, and advised 140+ companies—including Amazon, Dropbox, and Verizon. His advice has made them over $100-million in annual revenue.
He and his wife retired at the age of 40 and now run FunnelCandy.com, which shares their expertise in a free weekly newsletter.
Adam's narrative is not just about success; it's about redefining retirement, embracing global adventures, and building a sustainable lifestyle that many only dream of.
Dive into this episode to uncover Adam's unique strategies and the challenges he faced, providing you with a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration for your own journeys.
Timestamped Overview
(00:00) Trailer
(04:40) - Why travel fuels Adam's business ideas
(07:50) - House sitting hacks for digital nomads
(12:14) - How Adam started working for Google & Dropbox
(19:17) - Easy website optimization tactics
(23:17) - Why Adam started Funnel Candy after retiring
(25:44) - Adam's theory on solving through iteration
(33:17) - Adam's 24 hour website optimization challenge
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- Get his "100 Million Dollar Newsletter" (based on advice I gave Amazon, Dropbox, Verizon, and 140+ other companies): FunnelCandy.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-costa-/
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Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur