From Italy to London: One Man's Journey from Restaurant Worker to Thriving Online Entrepreneur
Hear the inspiring story of how an Italian immigrant to the UK worked his way up from working in restaurants to being a successful online entrepreneur. Simone Vincenzi shares tips and advice on starting an online business, transitioning from one industry to another, and achieving both financial and location independence as an expat.
You’ll hear about Simone’s favorite places to travel, the quickest way to learn English as a second language (as an adult), and the shocking racism he experienced while traveling with his wife in South Africa. Plus, he tells you the benefits of creating a webinar for your business and how to create one on a tight budget.
Simone Vincenzi is a multi-award winning serial entrepreneur and author who has helped people to launch more than 500 profitable businesses before the age of 30 with his company GTeX. Tune in to learn more!
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Topics Discussed:
- Moving to a new country as a young adult
- Learning English as a second language (the quickest way)
- The food scene in England vs. Italy
- Why Simone fell in love with England
- Transitioning to a new industry
- Public speaking
- Making an income online
- How to start traveling (even when it seems impossible)
- Culture, food/wine, travel tips, and racism in South Africa
- Aligning travel with business opportunities
- How Simone trains people to have financial and location independence
- The benefits of creating a webinar for your business
Questions Answered:
- How did you move from Italy to the UK?
- What was the hardest part about adapting to UK culture?
- How do you learn English more quickly?
- What skills do you need to make money online?
- Did you feel safe traveling in South Africa?
- What business problem are you trying to solve right now?
- and more!
Episode Resources:
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Places Mentioned:
- Garden/restaurant where Kristin had her Sunday roast - The Grosvenor Arms, Chester, UK
- The Portico Library, UK
- Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa
Connect with Simone:
- Visit his website
- Listen to his podcast
- Email him: simone@gtex.org.uk
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See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.