That Remote Show

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Peter Fabor (@faborio), the founder and CEO of SurfOffice which facilitates remote working retreats for some of the top remote companies.During this episode, Peter shared how a surf trip to Gran Canaria inspired him to start a coliving and coworking business, why coworking is a terrible way to make money, and some ideas on what the future of hospitality and workspaces could look like. 

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Weh'yee Barkon (@wehyeeba), a founder and investor, focused on developing the future of work in Africa. Weh'yee has been living in Africa for several years and in that time has used his start-up experience in the US to start multiple businesses, from a strawberry farm to a transportation business all while helping to popularize the African continent as a source of remote work talent and as a destination for digital nomads.During this episode, Weh'yee shared how he transitioned from working with startups in the US to investing and founding African businesses, how to get started micro-investing, the best African countries and cities for digital nomads, and why Africa will be the next big source of tech talent.

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Isaac, the founder of Overemployed.com. If you haven't heard of over-employment yet, strap in, because this is wild. Overemployment is the idea of having multiple full-time jobs as a knowledge worker. At the time of this recording, the over-employed subreddit has over 135,000 members that earn top salaries from 2 or more full-time jobs without their employers having any idea.During this interview, Isaac shared how he stumbled into over-employment and why he decided to start the website and Reddit community, the most jobs he's ever heard someone holding on to at the same time (it's way more than you think), how to hide that you're over-employed from your boss, and how people manage to juggle so many full-time jobs at once.

Today on the podcast, Mitko is joined by Sid Pandiya, the co-founder and CEO of Kona, a burnout prevention platform for remote teams which live in your company's Slack.During this episode, Sid and Mitko discussed what burnout actually is and some of the main causes, how Kona helps remote teams avoid burnout, and what you can do to help yourself if you think you are suffering from burnout. 

Today on the podcast, Mitko is joined by Jordan Carroll, one of the top remote work recruiters and the author of the new book “Remote For Life: How to Find a Flexible Job & Fast Forward to Freedom”.During this interview Jordan shared why he decided to write his new book, why networking is so important and how to become a master at it in a remote setting, how to use the 555 LinkedIn technique to increase your reach, what role freelancing plays in the economy of the future, and much more! 

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by a travel writing legend - Tim Leffel (@timleffel). Tim has been a travel blogger since the early 2000s and is the award-winning author of The World's Cheapest Destinations, Travel Writing 2.0, and a book on living abroad long term - A Better Life for Half the Price.He is also the editor of the narrative web publication Perceptive Travel which was named “best online travel magazine” by the North American Travel Journalists Association and “best travel blog” by the Society of American Travel Writers. He has contributed to more than 50 publications as a freelancer and runs 5 online travel magazines and blogs. He is also the editor of the Nomadico newsletter which he cofounded with Kevin Kelly and publishes tips for working travelers.

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Paul Slater (@Paul Slater), the co-founder of BillionMinds, a training program that uses behavioral science to help maximize your professional and personal effectiveness as a remote worker.During this episode, Mitko and Paul discussed why some people feel ineffective when working remotely, the five key skills you need to help you stay productive and maintain your overall well-being, and how to manage your energy and avoid burnout as a remote worker.

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Ric Pratte (@ricpratte), the founder of AVL Digital Nomads, a group dedicated to promoting Asheville, North Caroline as a digital nomad destination and helping connect nomads and remote workers in Asheville. Ric and Mitko discussed why Asheville is a great US base for digital nomads, the economic impact of remote workers in a city like Asheville, and why not talking about work is the #1 rule for a remote worker meet-up.

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Matthew Grollnek (@MatthewGrollnek), the Lead in Employability and the Future of Work for the Mastercard Foundation in Africa. His work focuses on exploring ways that future economic trends, new forms of work, and emerging technologies can help young people access dignified and fulfilling work across Africa. During this episode Matt shared why he decided to live in Zambia after working for the Peace Corps, the opportunities and issues facing Africa over the next 30 years in terms of the future of work, the best cities and countries to check out in Africa as a digital nomad, and the biggest business opportunities around creating services for nomadic families.

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Alex Harling (@AlexanderHarli7) from DynamiteJobs.com.Alex has been living in Colombia with his wife Lina for the last 2 years and during this episode, the two discussed why Colombia is so attractive for digital nomads if Colombia is a safe place to set up a home base, and what Alex's top recommendations are for cities to base from why in Colombia. If you've been curious about Colombia, this is the digital nomad guide you've been waiting for!

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Ken Weary (@kenweary), the COO of HotJar. Since joining HotJar in 2016, he has scaled the remote first culture of the company from a team of 14 to over 350 people distributed across more than 50 countries (and growing). In his role, he oversees the company's Finance, People, Compliance, and Business Operations divisions.Ken is also a digital nomad and has been traveling with his family across Central America, Europe, and Africa for nearly eight years. During this episode, Ken shared why he was so bullish about remote work even way back in 2014, his top tips for ambitious remote workers who don't want to choose between the freedom to travel and building a successful career, and how the digital nomad lifestyle has affected his kids.

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by a favorite guest here on TRL, Goncalo Hall (@Gonzohall). Goncalo has just returned from Pipa, Brazil where he is in the process of launching the first Digital Nomad Village in Brazil. During this episode, they discuss what makes Brazil such an attractive destination for digital nomads, what most people get wrong about traveling in Brazil, and Goncalo goes behind the scenes at the business of launching nomad villages and what he's doing to make each village self-sustainable.

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Taylor Jacobson (@TaylorJacobson), the founder, and CEO of FocusMate - a virtual coworking community with a mission to help everyone do their best work. FocusMate connects thousands of people across 193 countries worldwide to sit side-by-side, via video, to keep each other company, cheer each other on, and hold one another accountable while working remotely.During this episode, Taylor shared his remote work journey before starting FocusMate, why so many people struggle with focus and procrastination, and some easy ways to start improving our productivity.

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Vance (@MyLatinLife) from My Latin Life, a site dedicated to helping you travel and live in Latin America since 2014.Vance and Mitko took a deep dive into why you should consider visiting or setting up a home base in Latin America. They covered safety, top tips for traveling in the region, and some of the most interesting LatAm countries to visit.

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Raimee Iacofano (@Raimee I.), or as you may know on social media Raimee Travels. Raimee has been working remotely for the past 6 years in roles related to the content, social media marketing, writing, and video production. She has worked for the hugely popular blog NomadicMatt, helped create the My Travel Journal with Matt Kepnes himself, and currently works as the Head of Content for Onomy where she helps empower young adults with the important information they need to navigate adulthood through creator-led, educational content.Raimee is also a popular travel and remote work content creator with over 20,000 followers on Instagram and over 130,000 followers on TikTok. During this episode, she shared the story of how she landed her job working for Nomadic Matt, how to build a remote career and stand out from the competition, and how to balance work while also traveling around the world.

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by return guest Dan Andrews (@TropicalMBA), the co-host of the Tropical MBA Podcast and the co-founder of Dynamite Circle and Dynamite Jobs.Dan stopped by to talk about their remote job board Dynamite Jobs and how their offering has changed since COVID, why jobs are evolving and becoming more fractional, and why becoming an entrepreneur within a company could be the best decision you've ever made.

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Iwo Szapar (@IwoSzapar), the founder and CEO of Remote-How the world's leading marketplace for remote & hybrid work experts, and Co-founder of the Remote-First Institute.Since 2017, Iwo has advised over 600 companies (including Walmart, ING Bank, and Microsoft) to help them optimize their distributed workforce. He is also the author of “Remote Work is The Way: A Guide to Making the Most of Our Office-Optional Future” and has been featured in publications like Forbes, BBC, and Business Insider.

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Kaleem Clarkson (@kaleemclarkson), the COO of BlendMe Inc, a remote people operations consultancy that helps startups and small businesses transform into high-functioning remote or hybrid workplaces.He has been featured in Harvard Business Review, named to LinkedIn's Top 10 Voices in Remote Work, and listed as one of the top 15 Remote Work Advocates by the All-American Speakers Bureau. Kaleem is also a successful speaker who has been presented alongside leaders from companies such as Google, United Airlines, Visa, Facebook, Netflix, Airbnb, and many others.

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Sarah Hawley (@sarahriegelhuth), the founder, and CEO of Growmotely which connects culture-first companies and professionals from all over the world to do great things. Sarah is also the author of Conscious Leadership. During this episode, Mitko and Sarah discuss how remote work is redefining the concept of work for humanity, how to stand when looking for a remote job, and what it means to be a conscious company. 

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Cassie Holmes (@Cassie Holmes), a professor at UCLA's Anderson School of Management where she focused her research on the most important topic of all - happiness.Her new book “Happiest Hour" explores how to beat distraction, expand your time, and focus on what matters most. During this episode, Mitko and Cassie will also discuss the key elements of life that make us happy, and more specifically how digital nomads and remote workers can design their lifestyles to maximize happiness.

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Jon Hillis (@JonathanHillis), the founder of Cabin City, one of the first decentralized cities in existence.During this episode, Jon and Mitko discuss what it actually means to be a decentralized city, the overlap of remote work and Web3, and why over the next 20 years we will see a dramatic shift in the way we live. 

This is an outtake from my weekly newsletter Remote Insider where I share the top news in remote work and the digital nomad movement so you're never the last person in your friend group so you never have to feel like you've been living under a rock. It's completely free and has been called "mandatory reading" by other subscribers. To get the full scoop you can subscribe at thatremotelife.com/remoteinsiderIn this episode:

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Crosby Melendi (@CrosbyGraceTravels), a freelancer, entrepreneur, and content creator.Mitko first came across Crosby's work on Instagram where she has almost 100,000 followers and routinely shares tips about working remotely and what it's like to live as a full-time digital nomad. Crosby has been freelancing since college and shared her top advice on how to land that all-important first client, how to navigate the Instagram algorithm to grow your social media following, and much much more.You can find all the resources and links mentioned in this interview in this episode's show notes. 

This is an outtake from my weekly newsletter Remote Insider where I share the top news in remote work and the digital nomad movement so you're never the last person in your friend group so you never have to feel like you've been living under a rock. It's completely free and has been called "mandatory reading" by other subscribers. To get the full scoop you can subscribe at thatremotelife.com/remoteinsiderIn this episode:

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Liam Martin (@liamremote), the co-founder of Time Doctor. Liam is also the co-author of the new book Running Remote which bares the same name as the hugely popular remote work conference he organizes.During this episode, they discussed why Liam decided to write this book, what are the biggest mistakes he sees companies make as they transition to working remotely, and his predictions for the future of work and business.

This is an outtake from my weekly newsletter Remote Insider where I share the top news in remote work and the digital nomad movement. It's completely free and has been called "mandatory reading" by other subscribers. To get the full scoop you can subscribe at thatremotelife.com/remoteinsiderIn this episode: After months of waiting Indonesia has finally released its new digital nomad visa Tesla is struggling with its return-to-office policy Washington DC was named the WFH capital of the US with 48% of the city's workforce working remotely

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by not 1 but 2 experts in remote work - Chase Warrington (@dcwarrington), the Head of Remote at Doist, and frequent guest of this podcast Darren Murph (@darrenmurph), the Head of Remote at GitLab who you may remember from episode 160.After the last time Mitko spoke with Darren, he realized they still had a lot more to discuss, and to make the conversation even better they brought Chase on to add his expertise and viewpoint to our discussion. During this conversation, they discussed why “recreating the water cooler” at a remote company may be overhyped, Malcolm Gladwell's recent negative comments on remote work and what he's getting wrong, what the next frontiers of remote work are, and much much more. If you are a remote worker or lead a remote team, this is a must-listen episode!

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Stephanie Lee (@superLEE7) the founder of CloutMonster where she helps clients like Ramit Sethi get featured in publications like Forbes, Business Insider, The New York Times, and many others. During this interview, Stephanie shared why she decided to retire from the digital nomad lifestyle after doing it for over 3 years, the benefits that can come from building a personal brand, and she broke down her Slingshot Method which you can use to get featured in top publications.

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Darren Murph (@darrenmurph) the Head of Remote at GitLab. Darren is the original Head of Remote helping to create the position at GitLab and was instrumental in the creation of their now legendary remote work structureDuring this interview, Darren discussed how being the most prolific blogger in the world (something he holds a Guinness World Record for) helped him become the Head of Remote at GitLab, how young professionals who have only worked remotely can grow in their careers, and why remote work is only the first domino of a much larger societal shift.

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Nicole Caba (@cookiewhirls) the founder of Avvinue a B2B service that works with airlines around the world to enable them to better assist passengers traveling with a pet. Avvinue also has a customer-facing feature that streamlines the process of buying tickets and flying with a pet by providing all the info you need in one place.During this interview, Nicole shared how she came up with the idea for Avvinue, her top tips for flying with a pet and how to handle your time at an airport, and how the travel industry as a whole is changing to better accommodate frequent flyers with pets and much more. If you own a pet or are thinking about getting one and don't want to abandon your dreams of living as a digital nomad this episode is a must listen!

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Jodie Cook (@cookiewhirls) an entrepreneur, author, course creator, AND competitive powerlifter. Jodie is the author of the new book - The 10 Year Career which lays out a framework for entrepreneurs to take them from beginner to selling the business, what you can expect across that journey and what you should be focusing on in each stage. And on this topic, Jodie is speaking from experience, because she wrote this book while she was in the process of selling her social media management agency which was a 7-figure exit. Jodie has written a number of other books including a series focused on raising entrepreneurial children and she is a frequent contributor to Forbes where she writes on the topic of entrepreneurship.During this wide-ranging conversation, Jodie and Mitko discussed how she is able to do so many different things at such a high level, why she sold her business and the framework behind her new book The 10 Year Career, why writing is such a powerful practice for entrepreneurs, how to write for publications like Forbes, and much much more.

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Evan Hock (@Evan_Hock) the cofounder of MakeMyMove.com a marketplace for remote worker relocation offers. Essentially communities across the US use MakeMyMove as a place to publish the offers they have set up in an attempt to attract remote workers like you.During this episode, Evan and Mitko discussed the current state of remote work and how it's affecting communities across the US, what sort of communities are profiting the most from the remote work boom, how to find the best relocation offer for you and we even role played what it would be like for someone like you to use the MakeMyMove platform to move to one of their participating communities and more topics!

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Andrew Fiebert (@andyfieb) the founder of GetLasso and Listen Money Matters which is one of the largest personal finance blogs on the internet and the Listen Money Matters podcast, which is not running anymore, but when it was, it was one of the biggest personal finance podcasts.Andrew is a serial entrepreneur and tinkerer with even more businesses under his belt and during this podcast they covered a variety of topics, from Andrew's tips on how to manage a lot of different projects and business at the same time, personal finance tips and strategies for entrepreneurs, working with your spouse, the state of the affiliate marketing business, and much more. If you're a business nerd, you're going to love this wide-ranging conversation.

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Wes Kao (@wes_kao) the cofounder of Maven - the first course platform focused specifically on Cohort-Based Courses. Wes came up with the idea of cohort-based courses while she was working with Seth Godin and together they launched the AltMBA which was the first cohort-based course of this kind on the internet. During this conversation you will learn how Wes ended up working with Seth in the first place, the problem with the current generation of Massive-Open-Online-Courses or MOOCs, and how running your courses through a cohort helps boost your revenue, helps improve completion rates, and most importantly helps students implement what they learn.

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Lauren Razavi (@LaurenRazavi) the author of the new book Global Natives which is out now at Holloway Books. She is also the Director of Special Projects at SafetyWing where she heads the Plumia project which is on a mission to build the first country on the internet.During this interview, Lauren and Mitko discuss how her Iranian background influenced her to become a digital nomad in 2013, what digital nomads as a community can do to tackle many of the issues plaguing local populations of cities that have become nomad hubs, and Mitko and Lauren discussed her work at Plumia and their goal to create the first Nomad Border Pass by 2025.

Today on the podcast, Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by his good friend Chase Warrington (@dcwarrington), the Head of Remote at Doist and the host of the About Abroad podcast. This was a wide-ranging conversation during which they explored topics like traveling with a pet, why we've reached the age of long-term nomading, the appeal of vanlife, and what Chase and Mitko's plans for the rest of the year look like.

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