Learn how to start an online business and live life as a digital nomad (even if you dropped out of college, quit your job, and have no business experience).

Guest, Mitko Karshovski is a serial entrepreneur, traveler, and the Host of That Remote Life, a fellow podcast focused on helping people become location independent. Mitko has been a digital nomad since 2017 and has plenty of experience and insight to share with you all.

In Episode 103 of Badass Digital Nomads, Mitko shares his journey of dropping out of college to become an entrepreneur and eventually travel the world. He highlights how he gained experience and skills in starting and growing a business, why it’s helpful to hire a coach, and what he’s learned from interviewing over 100 people on his podcast. 

Mitko and Kristin discuss their candid thoughts on Tim Ferriss’ concept of mini retirements, why companies should stop hedging and embrace remote work, and how the COVID pandemic will change global immigration patterns over the upcoming years. At the end, they share top travel trips and destinations you should visit in Bulgaria.

Tune in to hear Kristin and Mitko rap on what the future of work will be like and learn expert advice and tips for creating an online business that will allow you to work from anywhere! 

 

TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Dropping out of college to become an entrepreneur and digital nomad.
• Tips for starting an online business in 2021.
• Overcoming fear and uncertainty with starting an online business.
• The benefits of hiring a business coach as an entrepreneur.
• How to gain entrepreneurial skills and make money remotely.
• Using travel to find your tribe.
• Remote work and immigration.
• Taking mini retirements as a way to test your goals.
• The biggest takeaways from starting a podcast and interviewing over 100 guests.
• The strongest motivator for companies to pivot to remote work.
• What Mitko’s Six-Figure Nomad Community is all about.
• Bulgaria Travel Tips: Including top destinations to visit and the average cost of living.

 

 QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

• Why did you drop out of college?
• What job did you quit to become a digital nomad?
• What steps did you take to become a full-time digital nomad?
• What advice do you have for other people who have no idea what to do in life?
• What was the first place you went when you became nomadic?
• Did your anxiety and uncertainty decrease after adopting a location independent lifestyle?
• What motivated you to start a podcast?
• And much more!

 

RESOURCES

Online Banking: 

• Open a Wise Account (formerly TransferWise):  https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/wise 

Podcasts: 

• 100th Episode: Traveling with Kristin Interview on Travel, Life, and Becoming a Digital Nomad
• That Remote Life Interview with Phil Libin, Founder of Evernote 
• The Naval Podcast

Books:

• The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss

Videos: 

• What I Dislike About Living Abroad After 20 Years in 60 Countries
• Bulgaria Cost-of-Living Guide
• Bulgaria Digital Nomad Lifestyle
• Bulgaria €150/Month Apartment in Bansko
• Tim Ferriss’ Ted Talk: Why you should define your fears instead of your goals

Remote Job and Startup Job Search Tool:

• Angel List

Articles:

• 12 Ways the World Will Change When Everyone Works Remotely
• Purdue Study on Income and Happiness 

Places to Visit in Bulgaria:

• Sofia
• Varna
• Sozopol
• Nessebar
• Plovdiv
• Veliko Tarnovo
• Bansko

Connect with Mitko: 

• Listen to That Remote Life Podcast
• That Remote Life’s Website
• Mitko’s Instagram

Connect with Kristin: 

• 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

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