Location is Leverage

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Dan shares how advanced digital nomads use geography as a lever for business growth—and why most people get it wrong. If you’re going to travel, do it with intention. This episode breaks down how.

CHAPTERS:

Video:

• 00:00 Intro

• 01:59 The Embargo on “Digital Nomad”

• 02:19 Why Most Nomads Miss the Point

• 06:06 4 Ways to Travel Smart and Build Faster

• 06:19 Leverage Financial Arbitrage

• 07:40 Curate Better Relationships

• 14:59 Pick Places That Serve Your Goals

• 21:00 Reduce Lifestyle Overhead

• 21:43 Advanced vs. Beginner Nomading

• 25:26 Pitfalls to Avoid: Currency Traps, Isolation, Network Ceilings

• 29:33 The Challenge of Finding a Life Partner

• 31:46 Nomading as a Lever, Not a Lifestyle

Audio

• (00:02:00) The Embargo on “Digital Nomad”

• (00:02:35) Why Most Nomads Miss the Point

• (00:05:38) 4 Ways to Travel Smart and Build Faster

• (00:06:13) Leverage Financial Arbitrage

• (00:09:16) Curate Better Relationships

• (00:16:20) Pick Places That Serve Your Goals

• (00:21:49) Reduce Lifestyle Overhead

• (00:22:30) Advanced vs. Beginner Nomading

• (00:25:09) Pitfalls to Avoid: Currency Traps, Isolation, Network Ceilings

• (00:29:44) The Challenge of Finding a Life Partner

• (00:31:46) Nomading as a Lever, Not a Lifestyle

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