The Nomad Solopreneur Show

Welcome to The Nomad Solopreneur Show; I'm your host, Gabe Marusca, and in today's episode, we have an inspiring guest joining us: Muhammed Alard. A digital nomad and content creator who has defied limitations and created a lifestyle that allows him to travel the world while making a living.

From finding opportunities through networking to leveraging social media algorithms, Muhammed has discovered the secrets to building a thriving digital nomad community.

But his journey to this point hasn't been without challenges, as he shares his experiences as a Syrian migrant and the obstacles he's faced along the way.

Join us as Muhammed takes us through his incredible journey of transformation, resilience, and building a thriving life against the odds.

Important Topics

(03:53) Learning to adapt after leaving war-torn Syria.

(09:22) The relief of new citizenship, fulfilling dreams.

(13:13) Digital nomading with a small child.

(20:29) Travel enthusiast turned content creator and video editor.

(29:12) Myths about the Digital nomad lifestyle.

(33:30) Simple steps for creating and editing content.

(37:48) The importance of networking in changing mindset.

Connect with Muhammed

• Website: alardproduction.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alard0
• Instagram: instagram.com/alard0/
• YouTube: youtube.com/@MUHAMMEDALARD

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Until Next Week,

Pura Vida!

Gabe - The Nomad Solopreneur

On this episode of The Nomad Solopreneur Show, we dive into the world of content creation and monetization with Matt Biggar, a seasoned videographer and coach. From researching ideas and identifying niches for YouTube to building relationships on LinkedIn and creating high-quality content, this episode is packed with valuable insights and tips for solopreneurs. We also explore different ways to monetize content, the importance of building an email list, and why it's crucial to focus on mental well-being when creating on multiple platforms. Join us as we learn from the journey of a successful solopreneur and gain actionable strategies for your own businesses. Timestamps [00:15:20] Monetizing Your Content: Tips from a Pro [00:18:59] How Teaching Seniors to Use Phones Led to Solopreneurial Success [00:21:16] Strategies for Attracting Clients [00:28:14] Maximizing Productivity Without a Calendar Approach [00:30:40] Short vs Long Form Content Creation Process [00:34:16] Creating Successful Video Content with Effective Hooks [00:37:09] Navigating Niche Marketing: Finding Fulfillment and Strategy [00:40:44] LinkedIn More Than Just a Networking Platform [00:42:55] Maximizing Content Success: Focus on One Platform Connect with Matt LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewbiggar YouTube: youtube.com/@mattbiggar Website: matthewbiggar.com Resources Atomic Habit by James Clear Support the Show Review & Follow the show on your favorite podcast station Share the episode with your friends - you might help both them and us Buy me Breakfast because I never skip one: buymeacoffee.com/gabemarusca Subscribe to The Free 3 Newsletter: gabemarusca.com/newsletter Free eBook - 30 Ways to Find Clients: gabemarusca.com/get-clients LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca Twitter: twitter.com/GabeMarusca Instagram: instagram.com/GabeMarusca/ Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@gabemarusca Until Next Week, Pura Vida!

It's that time of the month when a special guest joins me for today's episode. A guest that's neither a nomad nor a solopreneur. Today I welcome Robert Katai, the Marketing Communication Manager at Creatopy, an industry-leading ad automation platform. Robert takes a unique journey into marketing to challenge himself and his work, pushing the boundaries of marketing with side projects and unlocking the power of 'doing the things that nobody wants to do.' With over 15 years of experience in marketing and social media, Robert created content marketing campaigns featured on Adweek, TechCrunch, and Entrepreneur. He's been a speaker at conferences worldwide and is always searching for new experiences proving good marketing can get good results. He is also the founder of one of the most popular podcasts in Romania. Below are some of the most exciting parts of this episode. Timestamps 03:18 - How Robert started his Marketing Journey 07:53 - The importance of using side-projects as an experience path 09:27 - Understanding the season you're in 11:09 - Do the things that no one wants to do 14:42 - Why doing something just for vanity metrics isn't a good strategy 15:31 - The new way to do marketing 16:42 - How to find your niche 20:12 - How and why to build an audience first, then a product 22:23 - Challenge to help you understand the season you're living in 29:53 - Why is marketing so important 35:46 - The biggest myth about marketing debunked 37:44 - The right way to sell yourself and your products 41:55 - Robert's 24-hour challenge for you Connect with Robert Newsletter: robertkatai.com/newsletter/ Free Marketing webinars: creatopy.com/webinars LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katairobi/ Twitter: twitter.com/katairobi Instagram: instagram.com/katairobi/ Connect with Gabe The Free 3 Newsletter: gabemarusca.com/newsletter Website: gabemarusca.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/GabeMarusca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GabeMarusca/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabemarusca YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabemarusca Until next week, Pura Vida!

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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Wilson Buduzi Obeneme, a seasoned professional in the energy sector and host of The GrowthPlug podcast and newsletter, shares his remarkable career journey from an apprentice to a key player in a major energy company.

Wilson emphasized the critical role of time and energy management in boosting productivity, which helped him build a personal brand while working full-time. The discussion covers effective goal-setting using the SMART framework, strategies for overcoming distractions, and leveraging technology for personal and professional growth.

Wilson also offers valuable advice on building a personal brand by sharing daily experiences and consistently improving one's skills.

🟪 Important Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:40) From Mechanical Engineering to the Energy Sector

(03:44) The Birth of the GrowthPlug

(06:32) Finding Fulfillment Through Helping Others

(08:03) Overcoming Fears and Embracing Feedback

(11:25) The SMART Framework for Goal Setting

(15:03) The TEFOP Productivity Model

(20:38) Self-Awareness and Time Management

(23:24) Tracking Screen Time: A Wake-Up Call

(29:50) Finding and Pursuing Your Passion

(37:23) Building a Personal Brand

(43:21) Weekly Challenge to Start Your Personal Brand

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