Change Wired Building digital nomad communities and relationships, the challenges with entrepreneurial focus while traveling, and what being a digital nomad means with Johannes Voelkner, the founder of Nomadbase, the largest, lasting nomadic community.
Aug 24, 2022
01:03:38
TUNE INTO LEARN:
- The beginnings of Johannes’ nomadic adventure - from reading Tim Ferriss’ 4-hour Work Week, to building a few online businesses, to travels from the Philippines all the way through South America;
- What personal challenge made Johannes start a business to help nomads around the world to connect and travel together;
- Digital nomad beginnings - we couldn’t find each other because we didn’t know the name, the word, who and what to look for;
- What does it actually mean to be a digital nomad? What’s the difference between nomads and expats? Seasonal travelers?
- How did the pandemic affect Johannes’ nomadic business and travels;
- From traveling connections to permanent nomadic bases and building deeper relationships living globally;
- The focus challenge: building a company - is it possible to travel a lot and still keep a strong focus, making progress on your entrepreneurial journey?
- Why daily routine is super crucial for the nomadic lifestyle, especially if you are building something business-wise in the process;
- “To have focus - it’s important to have a routine”;
- How to use local nomadic communities to “hack” your daily productivity in any new destination;
- Health, fitness and nutrition challenges Johannes went through and what he found works for him and his nomadic lifestyle;
- The power of personal rules in work, health and fitness to maintain and improve your “shape” in any area;
- Why Johannes loves OMAD - one meal a day at the moment;
- The power of focus on one thing and learning/doing many things at the same time - the benefits and downsides of both;
- The importance of keeping connections to your roots, and what it looks like in practice for nomads;
- Nomadic lifestyle might seem like a never-ending fairy tale but it’s also full of challenges, and the thoughts on “the grass is always greener on the other side”;
- And it’s all about… - well you’ll find out listening to the full episode so TUNE IN!!!
Johannes Voelkner, BIO:
Johannes Voelkner has been a digital nomad for 12 years. He is the founder of a few best known Digital Nomad projects, Nomad Cruise and Nomadbase.
Connect with Johannes and Nomadic Community for exciting adventures ahead!
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