Nomad Wolf Podcast

In this episode of NomadWolf, we are joined with Youtube Run-fluencer Seth James Demoor. You've probably seen his incredible shoe reviews and training advice but if not, head down to the links below!We caught up with Seth right after his top 5 performance in the Naples half marathon and chatted through his journey from being a normal daily vlogger on youtube to being a running-centered content creator. By doubling down on what he was most passionate about, he grew his channel from 1k subscribers to 130k subscribers in 2.5 years!Aside from Youtube, we talk about his training. One thing I was particularly interested in was his 130 miles per week build-up to his most recent half-marathon race. We also chatted more on a practice called functional overreaching (Youtube video below).Lastly, I pick his mind about how he's able to budget everything. He shares his daily routine and how he's able to train, work, parent, and sleep at a high level. I really hope you take something valuable away from this episode, I know I did. Enjoy!Connect with Seth James Demoor...  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethjamesdemoor/Episode on functional overreaching: https://youtu.be/52bKRb7w_5cYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeSHo5kTvzoik4STh7MuMCAWebsite: https://demoorglobalrunning.com/

In this episode of NomadWolf, we are joined with North Face ultra and trail runner, Vlad Ixel.  You've probably seen his incredible Instagram content doing alternative types of trail running specific workouts or come across his hydration tablet company Bix. We managed to catch up with him for a quick hour to go over how he manages everything from using his addictive personality to his benefit, racing to a high degree to co-founding a company with his wife, Silke.It's no surprise that there's probably something interesting and different about you if you're playing within this ultra marathon world.  For many, ultra running might be an addiction that could be actually doing us some good, which means that we've overcome some pretty poor habits.  Vlad's story is somewhat similar except for maybe how after his second marathon he jumped right into a 230 km+ desert stage race.  We dive into that, his mentality, some of his memorable DNF's, lessons from racing and why he eventually co-founded Bix Hydration.Overall, Vlad's secret to life is quite simple and inspiring.  Think long term, go all in but operate on the consistent little things every day.  There's a lot of sacrifice involved, but in the end it prepares you for whatever you're building to.We hope you enjoy this episode and hope you use your additive personality to take somewhere incredible. Connect with Vlad Ixel...  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vladixelBix Hydration: https://www.bixvitamins.com/

In this episode of NomadWolf, we are joined with trail runner, Ironman, adventure racer and CEO, Joseph Henry.  Recently coming back to place 4th in his division at the KMK 50k just 3 weeks after his back-buckling incident at Thailand By UTMB, we dive into the many experiences that has made him able to bounce back into form so quickly from projects that don't go as planned.As with many great athletes we've been fortunate to interview, Joseph also finds strength in being able to use previous experiences, even the unfortunate ones such as failure and injury, as a means to improve oneself.  A stickler for incremental gains, Joseph has been able to share plenty of time he's been able to win over an extra 10%-15% by focusing on the little things.Not only that but he discusses everything he's been able to take from endurance sports such as triathlon and ultra running into the sport of business.  And the insight you're able to gain from first hand experience during training and racing can be directly be implemented into the strategy used to grow your business.  We also go over the various philosophies that Joseph uses to maintain his demanding schedule and high performance in all areas of life.Overall, this chat was amazing and has plenty of pockets of knowledge if listen closely.  We're already excited to have him back on.  Enjoy! Connect with Joseph Henry...  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.henry.562Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travel.eat.sport/Agency: http://vivaldipr.com/

In this episode of NomadWolf, we are joined with mountain and ultra runner, John Kelly.  Most known for being 1 of the only 15 finishers of the Barkley Marathons, John has been quite busy taking on the Fell Running scene in the UK where he currently resides.We cover the attempts that led to his success at the Barkley as well as the experiences that were necessary for him to pull of his latest accomplishment called the Grand Round.  The Grand Round is comprised of 3 famous Fell Running rounds - the Bob Graham in the UK, the Paddy Buckley in Wales, and the Charlie Ramsay in Scotland.  This effort was done in one continuous effort where John also cycled to each round and became the first and only person to complete this effort in 130 hours 43 minutes.Aside from just his projects in running, John has a growing family and is also a CTO for a startup he co-founded called Envelop Risk.  We chat about some of the things he's focusing on building at his company as well as some lessons he's been able to take from endurance sports and apply to entrepreneurship.  John also shares his main secret on how he manages to train while taking care of a family with kids and a growing company.  Hint, he doesn't rely on gas.This chat with John was incredibly insightful and you can really tell from John's voice that he has been through it all.  We're excited to see where he's going to tackle next.  But in the meantime, we hope you find something valuable in this episode!  Enjoy!  Connect with John Kelly...  Website: https://randomforestrunner.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randomforestrunner/

In this episode of NomadWolf, we sit down with this year's Thailand By UTMB Inthanon 5 winner, Michael McLean.  Riding his post race high, we discuss notable segments throughout his 100 km ultra and some mindset shifts he took on to get him through it with a smile on his face.  We also chat about his preparation leading up to this event, which took a slight detour due to a poor ankle injury that happened 8 weeks prior.  He doubled down on the little things such as taking a form class through Effortless Running with Erik Bohm.  And well the result speak for itself!Michael didn't always hit the podium.  He recounts his first DNF which was a 250 km desert stage race back in 2017 and what he did to get his revenge.  Since then, Mike has been on a tear stealing podiums all over the world.Lastly, we go over the biggest elements needed to prepare to live this ultramarathon lifestyle.  Mike takes us through gear, nutrition, training and mental performance.  And most importantly how this lifestyle transfers over to other parts of his life.Overall, this chat was lots of fun and really inspiring.  Mike is a great and sincere human, who is open to connect and talk shop.  I hope ya'll enjoy this one and get to apply some of these solid takeaways. Sign Up for Effortless Running:Through NomadWolf!^Get 20% off when you sign up through our link :) Connect with Michael McLean...  Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/28768610Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honey_badger1982/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.mclean.31337194

In this episode of NomadWolf, we are joined with marathoner, Ironman, ultra runner and master coach at Effortless Running, Erik Bohm.  Currently based out of Phuket, Thailand, Erik has mad significant strides (literally) in helping people find proper running form enabling them to run effortless in search of their next PB or distance.We go over some of his biggest adventures like the Half Marathon Des Sables which took place in the Ica Desert in Peru.  That 120km 4 day stage race through sand dunes came with loaded with overcoming difficult moments leading to even bigger takeaways.  We naturally go into mental strategies to help with overcoming lows and even why some of the most "sane" people go for the most insane challenges.Lastly, we cover his coaching program called Effortless Running.  By analyzing the form of many elites, Erik has broken down form into 3 pillars; lean, lift and sweep.  We cover the hindrances that stop people from progressing quickly in mastering proper running technique and ways to combat that.Overall, this episode was full of wisdom nuggets and i'm glad to have had this moment with Erik.  Looking forward to crushing the 80k UTMB Thailand with him in a couple week.  I hope ya'll enjoy this one and take tons of value from it. Sign Up for Effortless Running:Through NomadWolf!^Get 20% off when you sign up through our link :) Also here are some free goodies from Erik:Effortless Running Secrets eBookEffortless Running Mindset eBook Connect with Erik Bohm...  Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1270312Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/effortlessrunningEffortless Running FB Group: https://web.facebook.com/groups/Effortlessrunning

In this 50th episode, we dive into last 50k ultramarathon that took place in Khao Eto, Thailand.  The race had about 162 racers with 44% of them eventually DNF-ing.  It was definitely a no joke race with temperatures up to 100 degrees + humidity.  It also had about 1800 meters of vert which is about 6000 feet, but nobody really counts that.Anyway it was a true test of will and showed some flaws in my nutrition strategy.  I go over some of my biggest takeaways, like yes nutrition, trying to stay competitive in longer events, what things I need to be better at and overall how it all went.  Considering a good amount of things that went wrong, I placed much better than I thought I did and managed to run a good amount of it.  PROGRESS! #NOTPERFECTIONIf you're interested in grueling sweaty miles of drama and what can be learned from such a sane weekend activity, then I encourage you to listen and take this as an open invitation to dabble.  Enjoy!  Connect with me...Instagram: @stokes.zipStrava: Glenn Gabriel BonaWebsite: nomadwolf.co

In this special episode, THE VERT CLUB is back and pretty recovered from our latest adventure, the CM6 trail race in the mountains of Mae Rim, Chiang Mai.  It was the first post covid -19 trail ultra event in Thailand; so we dive into our "favorite" or most exciting segments of that run, some of the interesting "New Normal" things we had to follow and some nice takeaways about the trail running community here in Thailand.I also want to give a special shout out to 3 of our Nomad Wolves; Beth Henderson, Joe Barker and Natalia Biskupska who absolutely nailed their race by coming in the Top 10!  And also a big shout out to the rest of the squad for thriving in the Top 100!! It's our first race back during this interesting year/afternoon we call 2020, but we are absolutely stoked on this lovely little community we've been a part of.  And we're looking forward to more trails, races, 4am road trips and new friends!Anyway, hope you enjoy the episode! Connect with the #nomadwolfvertclub... Strava:  Glenn Gabriel BonaDiane AJoe BarkerBeth HendersonNatalia BiskupskaNicole AnshellDanny Chan Website: nomadwolf.co

In this episode of NomadWolf, we are joined by ultra runner, coffee nerd, podcast and failure enthusiast, Zoë Rom .  Currently, she's a writer and host of the DNF Podcast for Trail Runner Magazine.   She's also a professional running coach and just an incredible human being, who coaches yours truly!We go over her latest win, which happens to be a FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the Buffalo River Trail in Arkansas and everything it took to make that come together.  Of course we dive into her mental strategies when the going gets tough during a hard effot and where she learned some of those from (surprise, it's from a previous guest on the show).We also go into her incredible show, The DNF Podcast.  We uncover the true mission behind why that show exists  and the reason it's important to unpack hard life concepts like failure, so that we may be able to extend that knowledge into other aspects of our lives.Lastly, we dive into her coaching and the community she's building at Microcosm Coaching.  The impact of coaching has been a brilliant exercise in empathy and really sheds light into the minds of the awesome people that make up the Microcosm team.  Enjoy the episode!  And enjoy every single one of the DNF Podcast episodes below! DNF Podcast by Trail Running MagApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dnf-podcast/id1491564257Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/21Wpj5HpFTdn8pjXBOmqJQ?si=t44871BBQ7uCYOZQxCMjvQ Connect with Zoë Rom...  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrot_flowers_z/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/18991888Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zoe.rom1Microcosm Coaching: https://www.microcosm-coaching.com/

In this quick episode, we dive into how i've been "protecting the finish" in my current training especially when it comes to longer distance efforts.We mainly cover the topic of Negative Split Training and how it's properly implemented.  The takeaway here is to train how we'd like to race.  And I think most of us are with the idea of finishing strong as opposed to death marching it in.The concept can be applied to our lives as well!  By budgeting our energy effectively, we'll be able to expend more when it counts!Lastly, I briefly go over other tips i've picked up that's helped me over longer efforts.  If you're interested in developing an endurance mindset and lifestyle, I highly encourage you to take a listen!  Enjoy! Connect with me...Instagram: @stokes.zipStrava: Glenn Gabriel BonaWebsite: nomadwolf.co

In this special episode, i'm joined with some trail running friends, #vertclub,  where we go into some thoughts about our upcoming race called the CM6 that takes place in Northern Thailand on August 8.As we all know, Covid-19 created difficulties for all races around the world with many cancelling and postponing their event.  CM6 wasn't any different and the race was recently given the green light by the Thai government to proceed with caution and particular limitations.  Anyway, thanks to proper enforcement to help contain the Covid situation in Thailand, this little trail running wolf pack is "ready" to toe the line once again.  In this chat we go into our 34km trail run earlier that morning, share some trail running tips and even go into the things that got us/keep us running.  And not all our answers have to do with alcohol, but since most of us were drinking during this... guess we can't completely say that they weren't influenced by it.Hope you enjoy the episode! PS.  Straw Animals in Chiang Mai Connect with the #nomadwolfvertclub... Strava:  Glenn Gabriel BonaDiane AJoe BarkerBeth HendersonNatalia BiskupskaNicole AnshellDanny Chan Website: nomadwolf.co

In this week's coffee talk, we're joined with Ewegene Tan who is the Race Director of The North Face 100 Malaysia and the International Sporting Event Management company, MMTF .  Besides race directing, he is also an big time ultrarunner who loves an extra order of distance like finishing the 330km Tor De Geants and many others. We cover how he was able to grow from a 10k to a 330k runner, some of his biggest DNF's that he has faced and the lessons that he's taken away.  He's also brought those lessons into exploring the role as a race director leading the vision for the growing sport of trail running in Malaysia. We go over some of the biggest challenges he faces as a race director.  Besides connecting the trails and making them safe, Ewegene believes his purpose is to educate people about the trails and bring together a larger community. Overall, I had so many big takeaways from my conversation with Ewegene.  In my opinion, he's experienced so much and has gained so much wisdom from it.  I really hope you guys enjoy!  Connect with Ewegene Tan... MMTF: https://mmtf.my/Instagram: @mmtf.myFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ewegene13

In this quick episode, we dive into limiting beliefs and how they can distort our reality.  We also discuss how the brain goes out of its way to assign value to certain experiences just to validate these beliefs.  Unfortunately for most of us, we're caught with a less than an ideal set of beliefs sometimes picked up subconsciously when we were young.  It can make us feel limited in our perspective and our growth. The internal work to uproot limiting beliefs is through discomfort, but that's a choice that we need to consciously make each day. Hope you enjoy the episode! Connect with me...Instagram: @stokes.zipStrava: Glenn Gabriel BonaWebsite: nomadwolf.co

In this episode of NomadWolf, we are joined by another rising Mountain Running talent, Ashley Brasovan.  Currently running for Hoka One One, Ashley has had an interesting running career so far.  Ignited by incredible achievements all four years in High School, she was then put out by injuries just 2 weeks into her collegiate running career at Duke University.We go over those low moments and the dealings of anxiety associated with redefining herself outside of a sport that made her, osteoporosis, and collegiate expectations.As with all low moments, there is a silver lining and a hard lesson we must learn.  For Ashley, that meant investing in her other passions, her community and her career in sustainability.   And all of those investments paid off later when she accepted a job opportunity in Energy Efficiency in Colorado.Its funny how life works out though because that move to Colorado led to an opportunity to run competitively again and while balancing a full time job, she has been able to compete at the highest level.  A truly inspiring comeback and we're excited to see how far Ashley takes it. Hope ya'll enjoy! Connect with Ashely Brasovan... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_brasovan/Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/23292014LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleybrasovan/Coaching/Consulting: https://www.chaski.run/ashley-brasovan

When was the last time you thought about the habits that make up your morning, your evening, or even your entire day?  Do you feel like you're at the mercy of the next upcoming email or even whatever the day brings you?  Do you feel like you're kind of stuck mentally and not growing into someone you're proud of?Most people operate through life in a daze.  They've acquired a set of responses based on how they've been raised or what sorts of circumstances life has dealt them.  It's only when they realize that there's something more to be had, that they try to break out of the box that's kept them limited this whole time.  Have you ever thought that this figurative box was actually a set of your conditioned reactions and habits?Mental health and performance has seen improvements when we encounter progress in whatever we're doing.  And the only way to experience progress is by the constant optimization of our habits.  In this episode, we dive into 10 strategies used to cultivate better habits.  Who knows, if you choose a script worth playing, you could end this crazy year on a remarkable high note!  The choice is always yours. Connect with me...Instagram: @stokes.zipStrava: Glenn Gabriel BonaWebsite: nomadwolf.co

In this episode of NomadWolf, we had the opportunity to chat with the rising ultra trail talent, Addie Bracy.  Currently running for Nike Trail, Addie has had a stand out 2018 and 2019 with several podium finishes all over Colorado.  She's such a natural on the trail, it's even more awesome to find out that she was such a track stud who qualified for the Olympic Trials in the 10k and the marathon distance.In this coffee talk, we dive into some of her most vulnerable moments like her first 100 miler, moving away from North Carolina, coming out and leaving the track.  No matter how uncertain those moments were, they served as the impetus to the change where she was able to adapt with new opportunities and single tracks in front of her. Outside of competing, she's wrapped up her Masters in Sports and Performance Psychology and is a Mental Performance Consultant for Strive Mental Performance.  She, along with her partner Corey Connor, have also founded OutRun, which is a LGBTQ+ running community.  Stay tuned for more event and meetups after this pandemic chills out!I really enjoyed chatting and picking Addie's mind in this one.  Hope ya'll enjoy!Connect with Addie Bracy... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addiebracyOutRun: https://www.outrunning.org/Strive Mental Performance: https://www.strivementalperformance.com/

Thinking of doing your half marathon, marathon or even ultra?  Do you think that you might be able to get away with just a single long run a week?  Do I really need to "build my base"? For most new runners, building your base is a process that doesn't sound or seem fun.  There's a good group of us that might "hate running."  I admit that I used to belong to that population, but the funny thing is that the more you do it the better you get. And getting better at something is usually always fun. Still, building your base isn't fun.  But it's a necessary part of the journey and well I hope the benefits outlined in this episode help outweigh the long and slow miles you'll be putting in.  There are also some key ingredients that make up this period, and balancing it properly will keep you going in the long run.  See what I did there? ;) Connect with me...Instagram: @stokes.zipStrava: Glenn Gabriel BonaWebsite: nomadwolf.co

Without the aid of extrinsic motivation like races, competition, earning cool gear and medals, how can we expect ourselves to keep training and pushing out limits without a finish line to point our efforts towards?After some struggling moments to keep myself motivated, I started researching and building up the internal side of motivation.  And what i've found is a source from within that just keeps on giving even in the most uncertain of time.  It was lots of fun writing and recording this one.  I hope you guys find something in this episode that helps you keep at it; regardless of if its sport, a hobby or a vision.  Stay safe, and keep pushing.   Connect with me...Instagram: @stokes.zipStrava: Glenn Gabriel BonaWebsite: nomadwolf.co

In this episode of NomadWolf, we're back with certified Primal health coach, co-founder of the Genius Bar and fellow ultramarathoner Darren Liu. We're diving deep into Darren's back story moving away from Toronto to Bangkok and how he organically grew into his passion for good health and nutrition.  We go into the specifics of Keto and Carnivore, why fiver might be OVERRATED, and what the 4 pillars of health are.We also cover what it means to be a heath coach, how that's influenced the entire menu at their restaurant Genius Bar and it's plans to positively influence the health culture in Bangkok!  We also go into nutrition when it comes to training for ultras and some of the biggest revelations from our latest race.  Hope you guys enjoy!Connect with Darren... Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrennnliuGenius Bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geniusbar.bkkEmail: darren@geniusbarbkk.com

In this episode of Nomad Wolf Coffee Talks, we sit with certified health coach, co-founder of the Genius Bar and solid Bangkok homie, Darren Liu.We discuss the world of Keto; what it is and most importantly, what it is not.  We also dive into the benefits of being fat adapted and how ketones affect our minds as well as provide for specific types of sports.Although we are both big proponents of Keto, we also discuss why carbs have their place especially in moments of recovery.  But what is consistent in our own personal philosophies is self experimentation.  Not all nutritional lifestyles work for everyone, but you won't really know what works best for you unless you give it a solid go (meaning 3 month at the least).If you're interested in going beyond keto, here is Darren's 30 day wrap up on Carnivore: https://medium.com/@darrennnliu/30-day-carnivore-experiment-wrap-up-e753e5c6b6ab Connect with Darren...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrennnliuRead about GeniusBar: https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/arts/2019/11/19/go-to-genius-bar-for-the-broth-stay-for-the-basil-fried-rice/

After having a conversation with a good friend about him dealing with feeling blocked mentally with his own projects and also figuring out my own way to deal with this weird year, I thought it was a good idea to share some insight.Truth is 2020 is not normal, so the best way to combat that is by doing something not normal.  Sounds interesting right?  Well in this short but sweet episode, we go over what can be done to reclaim your power during what can feel like a powerless time in our lives.  I'm not sure what might work for you, but give things a try when things start heading south.  Enjoy!Connect with me...Instagram: @stokes.zip

In this episode of Nomad Wolf, we're back with World Record Australian Endurance Athlete, Damien Rider.Most well known for his 800 km paddle board from the Gold Coast to Bondi solo and unsupported, this episode deeper into his background, his upbringing and his darkest moments before he rebuilt himself into the man he is today.  As a victim of child abuse, Damien has overcame so much of his past by setting up feats that tested his himself in every capacity to just keep on going.  We go into many of his feats such as paddling around Phuket and running over 100km after, to skateboarding across the US, even washing the feet of the needy and what each has served for his own learnings.  We also go into the importance of learning and eventually sharing that knowledge with everyone.  Truth is, you'll never know who will need to hear what you've come across.  Enjoy and tackle the day's challenges head on! Connect with Damien...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damienrider/Website: https://damienrider.com/

In this episode of Nomad Wolf coffee talks, we sit with World Record Endurance Athlete, Damien Rider.Most well known for his 800 km paddle board from the Gold Coast to Bondi solo and unsupported, this episode goes into his thoughts behind going after untouched projects and how he's able to ground himself through everything that comes with it.We also go into a little bit about what he does daily, especially now that he lives in El Salvador.  If you're itching to get to know yourself through endurance, this is a great episode to get started with!  Enjoy! Connect with Damien...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damienrider/Website: https://damienrider.com/

Covid-19 is going after everything that we care about.  And for starters, it's coming after social gathering like concerts, bars, restaurants and our beloved races.  The Boston Marathon, postponed.  The London Marathon, postponed.  Most of our Spring trail races, cancelled or postponed. We all understand a bit about why.  But do we understand the reasons why social distancing is a movement that we all need to be undertaking.  Why some of the major sporting associations are on pause indefinitely? In this episodes, I read over a very insightful article written by Corrine Malcolm from irunfar.com which serves as a community guide for not only just us Ultrarunners, but the human race in general, on how to navigate this time where we're forced to isolate for the benefit of our neighbor. Enjoy and keep your head up at this time.  And also, train hard still.  Our race and our time to shine will come before you know it!Original piece: https://www.irunfar.com/2020/03/covid-19-a-trail-running-and-ultrarunning-community-guide.htmlConnect with me...Instagram: @stokes.zip

In this episode of Nomad Wolf, we're back with gut health expert and wellness professional, Laura Martin. As the founder of Healing to Happy, Laura's mission is to help others heal depression and anxiety by addressing their nutrition.  With more and more research coming out about the importance of the gut-brain connection, what we eat and where it's from is crucial to our mental health today and in the long term. This episode goes into Laura's journey into health and what she did to heal her own anxiety and digestive issues first.  Her own exploration and experimentation when it came to her healing was the catalyst for her career and ultimately the service she's providing for others.  We dive into the types of foods and supplements to focus on and also what it truly means to be a health coach. We also talk about the many projects that Laura is focusing on in the new year and what that means for anyone interested in optimizing themselves moving forward.   If you're interested in her free 3 day gut reset, feel free to head over to her website listed before or shoot her a message! Connect with Laura... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramartin_h2h/Website: https://healingtohappy.com/LinkedIn: https://th.linkedin.com/in/laura-martin-h2h

In this episode of Nomad Wolf coffee talks, we sit with gut health expert and wellness professional, Laura Martin. As the founder of Healing to Happy, Laura's mission is to help others heal depressions and anxiety by addressing their nutrition.  With more and more research coming out about the importance of the gut-brain connection, what we eat and where it's from is crucial to our mental health today and in the long term. This episode focuses on 6 foods that help keep your gut happy, thus helping keep and promote a healthy performing mind/body.  Remember that these are all just suggestions and not a one size fits all answer to your diet preference.  Where the real truth comes is when you experiment with these choices yourself and decide what works best for you.   Connect with Laura... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramartin_h2h/Website: https://healingtohappy.com/

Here's something that most of ya'll don't know.  I'm super passionate about running.  For someone who used to think that running was a punishment (maybe it still is haha) to now actually using it as a way to gain clarity in my life, it became one of the most painful moments to have experienced my first failure when it's come to this sport. The past week has shaken the foundations of who I've built my current version on and well now I couldn't be more committed because of this humbling experience. In this episode, I go over what running means to me, why I started and what this failure has served. And don't get me wrong, i'm still dealing with it.  But this most recent change in the Nomad Wolf podcast is just a way for me to help deal with it.  And don't worry we're still going to cover some marketing and business, but best believe we're going deeper into everything else surrounding human performance and potential as well. Connect with me...Instagram: @stokes.zip

In this episode of Nomad Wolf coffee talks, we join online entrepreneur and producer Roger Deveau.We tap into MasterClass how it relates to Roger's business model he calls "The Producer Model." We go over some of the benefits of why he's found so much success with it.  For many new digital marketers in the space, they understand how to market a product but don't necessarily have a course or digital product to market.  This is where joint ventures or partnerships can be forged and how a digital marketer could help create a small video series for someone else and also help run traffic to.Roger also explains his thoughts on why production value doesn't matter so much and what to really pay attention to.  And also why meeting the expert or influencer in real life, might not prove to always be beneficial.If you're a digital marketer looking for a process to get a digital product off the ground, the Producer Model might be something you should be looking into.Connect with Roger Deveau...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerdeveau/Website: https://theproducermodel.com/free30837979

In this episode of Nomad Wolf, we're back with my good friend and Director of Growth at GoodHands, Amrit Singh.We go back to Amrit's early entrepreneurial pursuits, fueled only by his creative curiosity and interest.  Not too many people know this but Amrit and I actually started a company called AL!VE fresh out of University and boy was that fun but also packed with life lessons.Amrit also recounts his full experience at a San Francisco tech company called Tint, that went from start-up to acquisition.  Which later turned out to be the springboard into his creative agency now.  We go into what makes them special and also what they've learned so far operating as a remote agency with it co-founders spread out in locations like SF, Seattle and Lithuania.  We also talk about the importance of tools such as Asana, Harvest, Slack, and Google Drive, just to name a few. We had a lot of fun in this episode, hope you guys enjoy the time we had. Connect with Amrit Singh...LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amritksingh/Instagram:@akoomsWebsite:https://goodhands.co

In this coffee talk episode of Nomad Wolf, we're joined by the Co-founder and  Director of Growth at GoodHands, Amrit Singh.Amrit learned early on that following his interests only led to good things.  When combining his expression of creative with his stack of marketing experience, he knew he could deliver immense value to not only other creatives but also start-up ventures.He grew that marketing confidence from lots of early lessons with his own ventures, and later with a San Francisco tech start-up called Tint.  Going through a full tech company life cycle from start-up to acquisition meant that he could help others constantly evolve their product and marketing perception in a landscape that's always changing.In this episode, we go over what a start-up needs to focus on when it comes to those early days. Enjoy! Connect with Amrit Singh...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amritksingh/Instagram: @akoomsWebsite: https://goodhands.co

In this episode of Nomad Wolf, we're back with Gabe Schillinger of Legion Beats.Gabe has been working in the music industry since 2002 and had some pretty awesome breakthrough moments as a producer hearing his music on the radio, TV and even in stadiums like Oracle Arena.  But the money was very inconsistent which made him consider facing the music and getting a real job.That all changed in 2014 when he decided to pivot and take on digital marketing skills to better sell his music as non-exclusive licenses.  He was able to get at music's "middle class" of artists instead of aiming for the superstars.  And things really started to take off when he came across Russell Brunson's clickfunnels system.Armed with knowledge of building a proper marketing and sales funnel, he was able to create irresistible offers like 5 free beats and slowly grow a community of buyers.  And well after creating a viral content every Black Friday for the past 3 years, he was able to double and triple his revenue.  The rest is history!For more in depth tactics behind Gabe's story, hope ya'll enjoy this episode.  I know I did. Connect with Gabe Schillinger...Instagram: @legiongabeMarketing course: legionproducers.comWebsite: legionbeats.com/free

In this coffee talk episode of Nomad Wolf, we sit with Gabe Schillinger of Legion Beats.Gabe started off his career making beats and even worked with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg.  But sometimes working with big names doesn't always equate to receiving the biggest check.Gabe later pivoted and started selling beats online.  With his growing interest in marketing, he found a way to create funnel that maximized his return in an industry that was in need for some business evolution.  Fast forward a few years and Gabe speaks on him breaking a million in sales while sharing the stage with his mentor Russell Brunson.In this episode, Gabe goes over his cold email strategy where he's able to mass send out individualized emails and also create follow up sequences.  If you have acquired emails from a public source, this strategy could be how you drive in more traffic to your funnel or site. Connect with Gabe Schillinger...Website: https://legionbeats.com/

In this episode, I reflect on 2019.  I simply took the time to meditate, or rather thinkitate, through a list of questions and prompts I found below through @werenotreallystrangers instagram.  Overall, it was a great exercise to help realize what I've acheived, gone through, still need to work on and celebrate.  Here's to more wins in 2020! List of questions:What's one small way you can become a better person in 2020? For others?  For yourself?What are you holding onto currently that's no longer serving you?  Why are you holding on?  What's one small step you can take towards releasing it?Set a goal for 2020 that excites you.  Set a goal that scares you.What do you want to be a student of in 2020?Who in your life deserves the biggest thank you for this year?  Let them know if you can.What can you thank yourself for this year?What have you outgrown this year?What's an important boundary you'd like to set for 2020?What's a memory this past year that makes you smile just thinking about? 

In this episode of Nomad Wolf, we're back with Alex Horsman of BackLinkWizard.com.Alex dives into his journey from flipping housesand being a bartender in college to immediately jumping on a plane to Bali after graduating.  His main motivator was an opportunity given to him by his mentor where he was given a chance to grow his business and his specialty in SEO.We dive into some of the "Downsides of Being A Digital Nomad," a talk done by Alex's mentor.  Alex also shares the importance of growing personally in all aspects as opposed to just growing one piece of yourself.Later we dive into SEO and Content Marketing; how to succeed as an affiliate site, what does promotion look like for SEO and even a strategy on how to get backlinks.We also cover the importance of reverse engineering, not only what the top searched pages are doing in your "niche" but also, what some of the best authority figures are doing to succeed in content marketing. If you're interested in personal development and how that lifestyle has permeated through the digital nomad community,  you'll definitely enjoy this one.Connect with Alex Horsman...Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.horsman.56Website: https://backlinkwizard.com/Email: gandalf@backlinkwizard.com

In this episode of Nomad Wolf Coffee Talks, we're joined with the man behind BackLinkWizard.com Alex Horsman. Alex specializes in SEO and Content Marketing where he guides and helps deliver impacting content pieces so that his clients maintain the lionshare of organic traffic to their sites. We go into why you can't completely write off SEO, even though it might take longer compared to other digital marketing pracitices.  We also cover the 2 main mistakes he sees others make when it comes to creating content pieces and why doing your due diligence when it comes to looking up proper backlinks will save you time and money.   Stay tuned for next week when Alex's longer episode release where we cover even more regarding SEO and how he continues to make his nomad lifestyle possible. Connect with Alex Horsman...Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.horsman.56Website: https://backlinkwizard.com/

On this episode of NomadWolf, reporting all the way from Lisbon Portugal, we have Katia Suchkova.Katia is a product manager who leads with a philosophy of ‘Design Thinking’, where she leads various organizations and startups. She implements this philosophy within 'Design Sprints' that help her and everyone that she works with problem solve through empathy and with the end goal in mind.She also goes over how she recommends people implement this when trying to solve life problems and/or questions.We cover a lot of how you can implement design sprints in your life, business and client strategy.  But what we also went over was the tough problems when it comes to being remote and also what future questions we have to think about possibly after the nomad dream is done! Connect with Katia Suchkova...Katia's Free Ebook: https://katrinasuchkova.com/sprint-like-a-bossKatia's Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/kateson/Katia's website: https://katerinasuchkova.com/ In this episode, you'll learn about:The philosophy of Design ThinkingThe application of Design Sprints within organizations and startups for creative thinking and problem-solvingHow it is possible to apply Designed Thinking in order to live a life of freedom and still do what you love

In this episode of Nomad Wolf, we're back with with digital marketing agency owner Andrew Gottlieb.Last week we went over Andrew's ad execution when it came to driving leads into a Facebook group.  Due to the last conversion being a high ticket offer, we found out that driving leads into a Facebook group led to higher engagement, and thus better lead nurturing.In this episode, we dive into Andrew's story about how we founded No Typical Moments.  What was once a personal blog slowly evolved into a for benefit agency aimed to align itself with positive impacting brands and people.  We discuss many topics but the biggest ones are how to maintain the right culture for a remote agency and how recruiting and hiring is done to find the right people.  These same tactics are used to also find and vet out potential clients to work and collaborate with. In this episode, you'll learn about:The evolution of a blog to a businessThe importance of recruiting and hiring based on culture fitHow to delegate certain roles so that you can do what you're best at Connect with Andrew Gottlieb...Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewLGottliebNTM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments/NTM website: https://notypicalmoments.com/

In this episode of Nomad Wolf Coffee Talks, we have a quick chat with digital marketing agency owner Andrew Gottlieb.Andrew turned his side blog project titled, No Typical Moments, into a for benefit agency aimed to align itself with positive impacting brands and people.  Today we learn how he was able to help execute and help drive conversions for a high ticket program (priced at $12,000) by sending traffic to a Facebook group instead of a landing page.  We go into the thinking and methodology of this strategy.  We also work out why its perfect for  a high ticket program compared to smaller ticket items.In this episode, you'll learn about:Why driving traffic to another part of the FB ecosystem is super beneficialThe importance of building rapport and qualifying your leadsConnect with Andrew Gottlieb...Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewLGottliebNTM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTMoments/NTM website: https://notypicalmoments.com/

We're back with this full length Nomad Wolf episode interviewing producer, label owner and educator Geo Del Carmen.If you listened to our previous coffee talk with Geo, you know that he changed careers pursuing Law to Music during a research project in Manila.  We get into the details behind the  Beyond that, we go over what artists need to look out for when signing with a particular label, how to market oneself and the importance behind your craft.  We also move into how Session Academy, a DJ/production school, came to be.If you have a passion or a side project that finds a way to come up regardless of the uncertainty surrounding your situation, this episode could be for you!In this episode, you'll learn about:How Geo broke into the music industry in ManilaWhat artists and label owners should be conscious ofBuilding the awareness to listen and look for new ventures associated with your passion Connect with Geo Del Carmen...Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geodcSession Academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sessionsacademyph/

In this episode of Nomad Wolf Coffee Talks, we have a quick chat with producer and educator Geo Del Carmen.Geo moved to the Philippines as part of a program associated with his Law degree.  But that slowly turned into continuing to follow his passion of music and penetrating the scene in Manila.Geo offers insight into how he did it but also what's he's doing to generate new waves in a static market.  His genuine connections have snowballed into brand partnerships with his production school where he's going on tour to speak and play music.In this episode, you'll learn about:How genuine connections mean more than manufactured cloutThe idea of breaking down tribalism to bring something new to the table Connect with Geo Del Carmen...Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geodcSession Academy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sessionsacademyph/

We're back with mindset coach, Alecia Repp.Alecia offers strategy when it comes to healing past trauma that most people forsake.  Sometimes we need to do the inner work so that we can remove blockages that prevent our success.  In this episode, we uncover the journey that led Alecia from makeup artist to running a coaching business with her partner Troy (from episode 13) and how they are able to create a life for themselves frequenting Bali, Thailand, Malaysia and soon South America.Alecia offers some practical wisdom when it comes to asking ourselves the right questions so that we can drop the baggage we might be carrying and uncover the truths that could lead to our success.   In this episode, you'll learn about:Foundational questions to ask ourselves that might unlock truths about whats blocking usPractical steps on how to upgrade your own beliefsWhy coaching could be better than just consuming knowledge on your ownMorning life scripting and evening gratitude journal prompts Connect with Alecia Repp...Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourtrustedguideFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/aleciareppxo/Website: www.aleciarepp.com

We're back with event builder and intuitive business coach, Kristyn Caetano.Kristyn is a travel hacker, business coach, program designer and event builder, from Elixify Your Life with the mission to help entrepreneurs from all over the world design positively impacting businesses and get them to profitability as well.We cover Kristyn's story from her career in public health to a brick and mortar healing practice and finally making the leap to running an online business as a coach. Given her journey and the process of figuring things out in real time, she found that building personal connection and relationships were crucial in constructing her business in both the online and offline world.We cover the specifics when it comes to nurturing community, the effectiveness of Facebook groups, the 67% that you need to get in front of and how to do it. We also go through the characteristics you need and that you acquire to the disappoints in this journey and some specific moments that has given Kristyn the tools to receive the successes later on.In this episode, you'll learn about:The idea of 5 different funnels or pathways to lead generationThe different ways to nurture and build community, and most importantly whereWhat you need to figure out when you're first starting your businessConnect with Kristyn Caetano...Facebook Group: Higher Desire Life & Business CollectiveWebsite: ElixifyYourLife.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristynjcaetano/

On this episode, we welcome back remote digital marketing strategist, Stephanie Conway.With previous experience working with brands such as Samsung and Audi, Stephanie found herself questioning if she had it in her to take marketing expertise out of the office setting and into a place a little bit more exotic.What she found was that when she constantly put herself outside of her comfort zone, she was met with lessons and reassurance which ultimately led to answering some of her own questions from back home.  She also has come to find out that sometimes taking yourself on as a client has lead to some of her biggest wins while on this journey.  Her recent feature on Forbes is just a testament to that.  If you already working in marketing and could be wondering if you have enough to run your own service based business, then Stephanie leaves you with her story and some practical steps for carving a path to a nomadic lifestyle.   For more about Stephanie, you can find more below:Instagram: instagram.com/symphony.va/Facebook: facebook.com/symphonyvaWebsite: symphonyva.com In this episode, you'll learn about:Stephanie's story from aspiring actress to remote digital nomadWhy asking the right questions could lead to the most profound answersHow to deal with other's push back and setting yourself up to winPractical steps to get yourself out there

On this episode, we sit down with executive coach Troy Assoigon who works with service based businesses to give them a competitive advantage within their market.  Troy achieves this through helping his clients figure out their messaging and their brand positioning.  Troy became a strategic advisor due to his his unique experience and  humble beginnings in Canada working in Construction. After figuring out that he needed a change of pace, Troy went through some mentorship programs and took the leap to taking his business remote.WebsiteIn this episode, you'll learn about:Who were some of the biggest mentors for TroyHow to nail down your competitive advantageWhat were the biggest takeaways from dating a mindset coach

On this episode of NomadWolf, we're back my buddy Christien Bouc who is an true Instagram Ninja.His story is super interesting from humble beginnings going door to door, to now doing high price Instagram consulting and coaching.  One of his true secrets is that he gets so many of his clients from Facebook Groups over any other platform.If you're interested in Instagram growth hacks, tips on monetization, personal page vs viral repost pages and Christien attitude towards business then this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll learn about:Who Christian Buoc is, his digital agency and his expertise on growing accounts on InstagramHow Christien went from $200/month to $200/hour consulting callsThe art of monetization when it comes to InstagramAttracting clients instead of finding clientsConnect with Christien@christienbouchello@christienbouc.comInstagram Secrets Facebook Group

In this episode of NomadWolf, we're back with Linda Beach from FreedomLifestyleToday and her current business of teaching, building and hosting destination retreats around the world! We dive into her story where she left her old life as a successful spa business owner and moved to the Caribbean in search of something new and adventurous. And what she found out in that leap was that she could build a business and take it anywhere she wanted. And one of those ways is by hosting these destination retreats that not only bring value to your audience through intimate knowledge sessions but also build community through travel and experiences. Also, if you missed Linda's gift to those tuning in, you can get Linda's step-by-step guide by visiting her website freedomlifestyleroadmap.com. You can also find out more about her course Rock Your Retreat and latest event coming up in Italy at freedomlifestyletoday.com UltimateRetreatPlanningRoadmap RockYourRetreat Retreat in Italy In this episode, you'll learn about: Why Linda Sold Her Successful Spa Business Biggest Takeaways from Taking a One Way Ticket Mistakes She Learned When Hosting Retreats What Are Some Essentials and More Tips to Retreat Success How to Grow Your Email List and Following What's Included In the Retreat Cost

This week's episode on NomadWolf goes into the story of e-commerce revenue optimizer, Joseph Liu. A recent college graduate who started as a crossfit coach, worked in asset management and eventually was challenged to find work that would allow him location independence, Joseph Liu dives into his humbling story of how he always managed to make the most of all opportunities to grow and how that eventually translated into landing a remote job as a revenue optimizer for online ecommerce clients at Build Grow Scale. We unpack 5 key factors when it comes to optimizing for revenue as well as what is working well for the clients that he serves. Company: Build Grow Scale Instagram:@thejosephliu

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In this episode, you'll learn about: What Kristyn Caetano does as an event builder and intuitive business coach Why there is still a need to grow, maintain and keep your email lists The steps you need to do to grow and eventually blow up your email lists Why having "true fans" are important and why you should take care of them

In this episode, you'll learn about:The most impactful strategies Stephanie has executed and whyWhy establishing authentic connections are the most vital thing to do in marketing and businessHow being authentic and unique is one of the most important things to do when building connections

In this episode, you'll learn about: How to "cut through the noise" when starting a new business The importance of keeping your eyes on the goal and providing quality service Why consistent valuable content is the key to reaching out and engaging with new people Why niching down is not always for everyone and what the benefits are of keeping your content and service wide in the beginning Why building a website shouldn't be your entire focus, and why developing skills should be instead