Wondering how to convert your brick-and-mortar business into an online business? In today's episode, we explore how to approach the challenge of transitioning from a traditional business model to one you can operate from anywhere in a location independent lifestyle. Guest, Matt Bowles, is the Founder of Maverick Investor Group and Host of The Maverick Show, a podcast that highlights real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and world travelers. Matt is no stranger to Badass Digital Nomads and he's back to talk about how to make any business remote. Matt first shares his story of how he became a digital nomad after getting fired from his job at a non-profit. He then explains how he taught himself real estate investing and ultimately came up with the idea for a related location-independent business, including how he found his business partners and started from nothing. He also shares examples of how to apply his strategy to different industries and shares several inspiring stories of other location independent career paths, most of which you probably haven't even thought of before! Finally, he speaks on the current climate of the real estate industry and details the most affordable and passive way to invest in real estate in 2021 with no prior experience. Sick of being tied down to your town? Tune in to learn how you can break free from the 9-5 grind, even in a job that's not traditionally "nomadic." TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Kristin and Matt's favorite travel destinations and tips How travelers and digital nomads have responded to the pandemic restrictions How to design a remote business model from scratch Creating a location independent, online real estate brokerage business in an industry that is traditionally brick-and-mortar Real examples of people transforming traditional business models into location independent businesses Shifting your mindset and overcoming fear around switching to remote work Mitigating risk in running a location independent business Questions to ask yourself to fuel your entrepreneurial mindset Real estate trends in 2021 RESOURCES Get your first transfer up to £500 free with a Wise international account (My affiliate link) Travel Spots: St. Emilion, France Sao Paolo, Brazil Related Podcast Episodes – Badass Digital Nomads: How to Create Passive Income & a Location Independent Business w/ Matt Bowles One of the First Digital Nomads from Africa: Agnes Nyamwange Related Maverick Show Podcast Episodes: #5: Jennifer Magee on Running an Architectural Design Company While Traveling the World #13: Daraja Asili on Getting Over 100,000 Paying Customers Per Year to Attend Your Live Events #28: Colin Randall on Producing A-List Music Venues #34: Lydia Baikalova on Running a Wedding Photography Business Remotely #67: How to Produce a High-Quality Podcast #102: Val Schrock on Co-Founding Maverick Investor Group Book: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Videos Mentioned on Traveling with Kristin: Living in Japan as a Foreigner [Weird Japan Things] What I Love About Living Abroad The Challenges of Living Abroad Cost of Living in Spain CONNECT WITH MATT BOWLES: Website: https://www.themaverickshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbowlesmaverick/ Free Resources: The Maverick Show Behind The Scenes Free Report: Real Estate Investing For Digital Nomads Webinar: Minimalist Packing ....................................................................................................... Thank you to my current 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Gary, Gary R, Yozhik, Bronwyn, Cynthia, Erick, Yasmine, Mike, Isaac, Michael, Scott, Karen, Erik, Heather, Craig, RZ, Timothy, Richard, Fred, and Lakshay! My goal is to create a community of 100 Patrons in 2021 - You can become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin and see all my YouTube videos first, attend monthly live streams, submit questions for the podcast, and be the first to find out about special offers and guests, as well as the chance to participate in beta programs at free or discounted rates. ....................................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Become a Patron for $5 per month Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad Buy Official Merch Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com Connect with Kristin on Social Media: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.