Learn Matt Bowles took that the "oh-so-common" career trajectory of Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned location independent entrepreneur turned minimalist world traveler and podcast host - and how he's been able to visit 80+ countries over the last 12 years all while running a remote real estate company.
Plus, he reveals some of his favorite under the radar digital nomad locations, including 2 that I've never heard anyone mention before.
00:00 Introduction to Matt Bowles and His Journey
05:18 The Transition to Location Independence
10:06 Discovering the Four Hour Workweek
14:41 Building a Location Independent Business
15:52 Living in LA vs. Traveling
20:21 The Itinerant Lifestyle Begins
24:02 Joining Remote Year and Finding Community
28:35 The Joy of Group Travel Experiences
30:49 Building Lasting Connections Through Travel
35:09 Evolving Travel Styles and Networks
39:36 Exploring New Travel Programs
43:16 Under-the-Radar Digital Nomad Destinations
48:11 The Importance of Immersive Travel
51:25 Finding Your Travel Base
56:38 Sustaining a Business in a Changing Landscape
01:00:18 Navigating the Real Estate Market Cycle
01:02:53 The Importance of Market Agnosticism
01:04:36 Balancing Focus and Curiosity in Business
01:07:04 The Value of Podcasting as a Creative Outlet
01:10:40 Building a Personal Brand Through Storytelling
01:15:00 The Intersection of Travel and Real Estate
01:20:47 Embracing Location Independence
01:25:05 Creating Meaningful Connections in the Digital Nomad Community
