

Authority in the Wild
Gabe Marusca
Welcome to Authority in the Wild Podcast. I'm your host, Gabe Marusca, helping action-takers achieve Freedom Through Entrepreneurs, without sacrificing the things that matter to you. From sales and engineering to freelancing and business consulting, I've worn many hats for the past 20 years. Leveraging that background, I host unscripted conversations with successful entrepreneurs, renowned business leaders, and subject-matter experts. Learn the insights, tactics, and business principles successful people rarely share elsewhere. Take what you discover and use it to build your path to freedom.
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Jan 12, 2023 • 53min
#2 - From being laid off at 43 to becoming a Solopreneur by accident /w Dennis Geelen
Welcome to the second episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show!
If you're a 9-to-5er, freelancer, or aspiring solopreneur, take a pen and paper because, in today's episode, I have the pleasure to host Dennis Geelen, the Founder and Chief Difference Maker, at his solo consulting company, Zero In, which he founded in 2018. Through Zero In, Dennis helps companies ‘solve indifference’ by implementing strategies to build a brand customers love and culture where people are passionate to work.
Author of the best-selling book ‘The Zero In Formula’, Mr. Geelen has worked with companies in several industries, spoken at countless events, conferences, workshops, and webinars, and made dozens of guest appearances on international podcasts.
And now? Dennis also helps other solopreneurs get started. With his latest book, ‘The Accidental Solopreneur’, provides a playbook for success and told through a riveting and relatable parable that is getting rave reviews from entrepreneurs around the globe.
Timestamps
13:05 - it's not that you network, it's how you network
17:00 - How to find a mentor
27:06 - How to build a passive income
31:10 - The Challenge for Dennis
34:25 - How to tap into other audiences to build your own
37:39 - How much time it took Dennis to go from being laid off to having multiple streams of income
46:11 - How to start networking as an introvert
48:52 - How to connect with Dennis
49:29 - An actionable challenge for you, from Dennis on how to find your niche
Resources
Get in touch with Dennis and follow his work using bellow links:
Website: www.dennisgeelen.me
30% off to 'The Author’s Playbook’ course: dgeelen.gumroad.com/l/the-authors-playbook/rl8a5ua
Latest Book: www.theaccidentalsolopreneur.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-geelen-5a95703/
Connect with The Nomad Solopreneur Show
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Pura Vida!
Gabe, The Nomad Solopreneur

Jan 5, 2023 • 59min
#1 - From agency slave to free Solopreneur /w Jessica Lau
In today's episode, I have the pleasure to host Jessica Lau who I meet on a hike in the middle of the jungle in Thailand.Her inspiring story of going from six years of slaving away in marketing agencies to taking the leap and starting her own business is full of actionable tips and steps you can take to build and grow your Social Media presence. The real-life struggles she faces in her journey as a new digital nomad, the benefits of this lifestyle, and more, are just a few things you don't want to miss!Did I mention that Jess prepared a challenge for you that will take less than a day to complete?And it'll make your social media accounts exponentially better if you complete it successfully.And all those insights are coming from someone who runs her own company, Morii Social Media which helps businesses that contribute to a kinder world with social media strategy, content creation, and social media management. Under her personal brand, itsjesslau, she’s sharing her knowledge and building an offer to help other women build a lifestyle they are in love with as a Social Media Manager.Now, two and a half years later, she’s living what was once her dream - working as a Social Media Strategist while traveling the world. She’s a storyteller, a huge outdoor enthusiast, and a social media champion dedicated to showing brands off authentically to the world.ResourcesGet in touch with Jess and follow her work on one of the following channels:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/moriisocialmedia/ & http://instagram.com/itsjesslauWebsite: moriisocialmedia.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@itsjesslauConnect with Me & Support the ShowThe Free 3 Newsletter: gabe.li/newsletterWebsite: gabemarusca.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GabeMaruscaTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabemaruscaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabemaruscaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GabeMarusca/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GabeMarusca/Until next week, Pura Vida!Gabe, The Nomad Solopreneur


