Authority in the Wild
Authority in the Wild is an unscripted podcast hosted by Gabe Marusca.
Formerly The Nomad Solopreneur Show, Gabe turned the podcast into a space for authentic conversations to observe leaders in their natural habitat.
With no place for corporate polish or staged stories.
Through raw conversations with business leaders, marketing experts, and tech visionaries, he tracks down the insights, strategies, and truths established authority figures rarely share elsewhere.
Join Gabe in the Wild, where he captures raw wisdom and turns it into actionable insights you can actually use.
Latest episodes
Nov 23, 2023 • 42min
#47 - The Remote Work Path: Build your career on your terms /w Nadia Harris
Nadia Harris, LLM, MBA – Founder of remoteworkadvocate.com, international remote and hybrid work expert, keynote speaker, university lecturer and author of numerous flexible working publications, including her own book called “How to tackle hybrid working”.
Leader in remote and hybrid work according to the TOP 15 Remote Work Advocates ranking prepared by All American Speakers, the British Onalytica report “Who’s who in remote working” and global “Remote Innovator of 2022” according to Remote.
In this episode, Nadia shares her inspirational story of embracing remote work early on to design a career and lifestyle aligned with her values, interests and dreams. She provides guidance for workers seeking fulfillment, entrepreneurs wanting flexibility, and companies transitioning to hybrid models, debunking limiting beliefs around remote work.
Nadia explains how to cultivate an intentional, self-directed career path that breaks free from corporate drudgery, uninspired teams and misalignment with personal goals. With insightful frameworks, actionable strategies and thought-provoking ideas, she empowers people to take control and architect their ideal lifestyle.
Timestamped Overview
(00:00) Trailer
(02:57) Escaping Limiting Mindsets by Owning Your Journey
(08:38) The Power of Intentionality in Remote Communities
(16:46) Cultivating a Remote or Hybrid Growth Mindset
(25:33) Designing Holistic Remote and Hybrid Frameworks
(30:45) Overcoming Struggles Through Authenticity
(35:59) Manifesting Your Dream Lifestyle Alignment
(40:05) Challenge: Envision and Plan Your Ideal Life
Connect with Nadia
Website: https://www.remoteworkadvocate.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-harris-27008579/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remoteworkadvocate/
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Connect with Gabe
Personal Website: https://www.gabemarusca.com/
Work Website: https://www.digitalfinest.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GabeMarusca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GabeMarusca
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
Nov 16, 2023 • 35min
#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
Connect with Adam
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-/
Connect with Gabe
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Personal Website: https://www.gabemarusca.com/
Work Website: https://www.digitalfinest.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GabeMarusca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GabeMarusca
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
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Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
Nov 9, 2023 • 35min
#45 - Cheating DEATH: A Journey from the Boardroom to the Tropics /w Abbas Jamie
Abbas Jamie's life-altering near-death experience propelled him from the boardroom to the serene beaches of an Indonesian island. In this heartening episode of 'The Nomad Solopreneur Show,' Abbas shares the intense moments of his heart attack and the profound reflections on life and death that followed.
With raw honesty, he recounts the decision to abandon his executive lifestyle for simplicity. Delve into the actionable steps and future planning techniques that anyone can use to reimagine their life. From the panic of an ER to the peace of Lombok, Abbas' story is not just one of survival but of rebirth, and this episode is a testament to the power of embracing change.
A must-listen for anyone on the cusp of transformation or longing for a life less ordinary.
Connect with Abbas
Quiz: https://livinglightquiz.com
Website: https://livinglight-journey.com
Newsletter: https://abbasjamie.substack.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbas-jamie
Support The Show
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Connect with Gabe
Personal Website: https://www.gabemarusca.com/
Work Website: https://www.digitalfinest.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GabeMarusca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GabeMarusca
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
Oct 26, 2023 • 45min
#43 - Masterclass in Content Creation /w Ryan Musselman
In this riveting episode, Ryan Musselman, the content coach that solopreneurs rave about, unveils his journey from the corporate world to becoming a LinkedIn content master. He emphasizes the power of content as the ultimate connector and delves deep into the concept of not starting from a blank page.
Drawing from 14 years of experience, Ryan shares the magic of using templates and the importance of a 'HURRY UP & GO!' mindset.
The episode wraps up with a 24-hour challenge that promises to transform your content creation journey. Dive in and discover the strategies and actionable insights that you won't hear anywhere else.
Connect with Ryan
Parade System: https://www.paradesystem.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmuss/
Support The Show
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Connect with Gabe
Personal Website: https://www.gabemarusca.com/
Work Website: https://www.digitalfinest.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GabeMarusca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GabeMarusca
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
Oct 19, 2023 • 46min
#42 - Journey to the WILD Side /w Darren Mass
This conversation with Darren Mass, host of the podcast "I Took a Hike," reveals his inspiring personal journey from successful CEO to "part-time wilderness philosopher." After selling his business for $40 million at 38, Darren struggled with feeling directionless and lacking purpose. A serendipitous hike sparked his podcast idea, allowing him to rediscover his passion. He shares the power of being in nature, the concept of "business therapy," and key lessons on finding balance, letting go of ego, and defining your own success. Darren gives an insightful 24-hour challenge to connect with your true self and loved ones.
Connect with Darren
I Took A Hike Podcast: https://itookahike.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmass
Instagram: https://instagram.com/itookahikepodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/darrenmass
Darren Recommends
Getting Naked by Patrick Lencioni
Support The Show
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Connect with Gabe
Personal Website: https://www.gabemarusca.com/
Work Website: https://www.digitalfinest.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GabeMarusca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GabeMarusca
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
Oct 12, 2023 • 34min
#41 - The copywriting queen that turns words into money /w Dina Calakovic
Dina Calakovic, the LinkedIn copywriting queen with almost 90k followers, shares her inspiring story of going from event planner to social media authority.
After hating her economics degree, a chance conversation revealed copywriting as a way to profit from her love of writing. Dina invested years honing her craft before posting daily valuable content to LinkedIn.
Dina believes inbound marketing via great content beats pushy outreach. She explains how to steer your audience to your offer through targeted content.
An amazing blueprint to build authority and make money from writing.
Connect with Dina
Newsletter: https://authority.marketing/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-calakovic-authority-marketing/
Dina Recommends
Likes Ain't Cash J. K. Molina's
Contrarian Thinking by Cody Sanchez
Support The Show
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Connect with Gabe
Personal Website: gabemarusca.com
Work Website: digitalfinest.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
Twitter: twitter.com/GabeMarusca/
Instagram: instagram.com/GabeMarusca
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
Oct 5, 2023 • 36min
#40 - Boost Your Success Rate with A Powerful Decision-Making Method /w Mike Gardon
Entrepreneur. Digital Media Executive. Former Trader. Former Corporate Innovator. Husband. Father. Ironman.
Mike is a former derivatives trader turned investor and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Rejoin Media, a holding company for digital brands and businesses. Mike is also the Executive Editor and Host of The Break podcast on Careercloud.com. Mike is an advocate of remote work and intentional work-life integration. He runs his teams remotely from the beautiful (and affordable!) Midwest, where he resides with his wife and 3 young boys.
Delving into decision-making, Mike shares a unique framework for spotting opportunities even when they seem obscure.
As the executive editor and host of The Break Podcast, he underscores the importance of fostering a digital brand in today's fast-paced world. Packed with actionable insights, listeners will uncover resources and be challenged to rethink their approaches to both career and life.
A conversation that not only touches the mind but also tugs at the heartstrings.
Connect with Mike
Website: careercloud.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelgardon
Podcast: careercloud.com/the-break
Mike Recommends
The CARVER Method: https://twitter.com/mngardon/status/1534533933995630593
Support The Show
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Follow the show: gabe.li/podcast
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Connect with Gabe
Personal Website: gabemarusca.com
Work Website: digitalfinest.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
Twitter: twitter.com/GabeMarusca/
Instagram: instagram.com/GabeMarusca
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
Sep 28, 2023 • 38min
#39 - The Business Consistency SECRET that Shape an INSANE Business Journey /w Stewart Gauld
Today, we have with us Stewart Gauld, a digital strategist with a simple focus on small business education.
He educates and equips small business owners with the skills and tools they need to succeed online.
He shares with us his rollercoaster entrepreneurial journey, from selling chocolate when he was a teenager to failing countless times with different business ideas.
All those trials and errors helped him learn and ultimately succeed with his digital marketing business and build, in the process, a community of over 200,000 on YouTube.
Most importantly, he shared his secret to staying consistent in running his business, all while he has been delivering two videos a week for the past three years. Stewart delves into that and shows you how you can multiply your time as well with a simple strategy.
One that would make you change how you think about prioritization and time.
Important Time Stamps
(03:11) Early Business Ventures
(5:25) Pivotal Overseas Hardship
(8:15) Identifying Business Gaps
(12:26) Building resilience and purpose from repeated failures
(16:17) Achieving consistency with The Focus Funnel
(23:44) The step-by-step guide to implementing The Focus Funnel
(27:58) Tools and systems to automate your business
(31:27) Stewart's new book Go Digital Now
(34:55) The 24 Hour Productivity challenge
Connect with Stewart
Website: stewartgauld.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@StewartGauld
Instagram: instagram.com/stewart.gauld
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stewart-gauld
X: twitter.com/StewartGauld
Stewart Recommends
Go Digital Now - The ULTIMATE Small Business Playbook
Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time, by Rory Vaden
Tools: Buffer, Xero, Slack, Monday, Stripe, Filmora, Canva, Loom, ScribeHow
Support The Show
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Follow the show: gabe.li/podcast
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Connect with Gabe
Personal Website: gabemarusca.com
Work Website: digitalfinest.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
Twitter: twitter.com/GabeMarusca/
Instagram: instagram.com/GabeMarusca
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
Sep 21, 2023 • 25min
#38 - Escape the 9 to 5 Grind: A 7 Steps Journey from Misery to Freedom /w Rachel Smets
In today's episode, I sit down with Rachel Smets, a 2 times TEDx Speaker & Coach, YouTuber, Author, and Digital Nomad.
Rachel helps ambitious professionals CHANGE from STUCK in an unfulfilling career to a meaningful FREEDOM lifestyle by turning passion into income.
Rachel Smets had the perfect title, job, and life—or so it seemed. From the outside, everything looked picture-perfect. But inside, she was miserable.
She had this nagging feeling that something was missing. That's when she decided to live life on her terms, breaking free from the corporate world. Rachel dived into the world of online money-making and the digital nomad lifestyle.
Rachel talks about the shift from a 9-5 job to making money online, all while experiencing the freedom to travel.
Rachel shares 7 steps that help her escape, steps you can apply in your own life as well.
All starts with a 24-hour challenge she has for you, that can get you started on your freedom journey.
Important Time Stamps
(00:00) - Trailer
(01:36) - Rachel's personal transformation - from 9 to 5 to freedom
(07:48) - How to transition gradually into full-time travel and remote work
09:51) - The 7 Steps towards achieving a freedom lifestyle
(18:59) - Rachel's recommended resources
(21:30) - The 24h Challenge
Connect with Rachel
Website: www.rachelsmets.com
YouTube: youtube.com/c/RachelSmets
Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/CreateClarity
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachelsmets
Facebook: facebook.com/rachel.smets.1
Rachel Recommends
Neville Goddard's books
Bob Proctor's program
Dr. Joe Dispenza's website
Support The Show
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Connect with Gabe
Personal Website: gabemarusca.com
Work Website: digitalfinest.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
Twitter: twitter.com/GabeMarusca/
Instagram: instagram.com/GabeMarusca
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
Sep 14, 2023 • 25min
#37 - Building Unshakable Discipline to Overcome Adversity and Thrive /w Sönke Tristan Venjacob
In this episode, Sönke Tristan Venjacob shares his inspiring story of growing up without a father and the twists and turns of his journey to becoming the man he is today.
We learn how he struggled with purpose, discipline and direction until hitting rock bottom, leading him to reclaim his masculinity through rigorous self-improvement. Sönke provides an excellent framework centered on deep work, essentialism and accountability to build iron-clad discipline.
He gives highly actionable advice on using your calendar strategically, identifying your core goals, and eliminating distractions through habits like journaling, ice baths, and unplugging from technology.
Important Time Stamps
(00:00) Intro
(2:46) Sönke's childhood and early motivations
(5:22) Sönke's twists and turns through self-sabotage
(6:43) Hitting rock bottom and starting his transformation
(8:00) Finding purpose through masculine mentoring
(11:50) Sönke's framework for building discipline
(14:52) Mastering your calendar to stay focused
(18:28) Sönke's top books for discipline and productivity
(22:20) Quick win for more discipline in 24 hours
Connect with Sönke
YouTube: youtube.com/@soenkevenjacob
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/soenkevenjacob
Instagram: instagram.com/soenke.venjacob
Website: masculinemastery.carrd.co
Sönke Recommends
Deep Work, by Cal Newport
Essentialism, by Greg Mckeown
Support The Show
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Connect with Gabe
Personal Website: gabemarusca.com
Work Website: digitalfinest.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca
Twitter: twitter.com/GabeMarusca/
Instagram: instagram.com/GabeMarusca
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@gabemarusca
Until Next Week,
Pura Vida!
Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur
