In Episode 53 of The Jake Woodhouse Podcast, Daniel Sempere Pico and I explore the evolution of online identity, the power building a personal brand, and how Bitcoin changed the trajectory of his life. We discuss Nostr and the risks of platform dependence, how to grow your business through authenticity, the tradeoffs of international living, and why everything is an investment. Website: https://youarethemonopoly.com/ X: https://x.com/btcgandalf New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Let's learn together. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Origins of “Bitcoin Gandalf” 4:04 - Becoming Obsessed with Bitcoin and X 9:44 - Anonymity Online 12:39 - How to Build a Personal Brand 15:37 - The Best Way to Grow Your Business 20:11 - Consulting Entrepreneurs on Growing their Personal Brand 21:54 - Social Media Platform Risk 27:26 - Nostr: Why Or Why Not? 30:35 - Everything is an Investment 33:24 - What it’s Like Working with Daniel 37:55 - Family, Parenting, and Moving 44:27 - The Negatives to Traveling and Living Abroad 47:22 - How to Connect with Daniel Sempere Pico If you want to learn more or connect, visit my website: https://jakewoodhouse.io/