EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 43 MIN
#832 “How Can I Get Customers For My New Online Sailboat Mechanic Business?” [Case Study in Location Independence]
from Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle · host Dan Andrews; Ian Schoen
Considering a pivot to an online business but not sure where to start? A listener wrote in with the same dilemma, and we’re giving our best tips in this week’s episode of the pod. We also discuss a listener who exited for multi-7 figures, a new offer we’re working on for business owners, key learnings from Vercel’s journey to a $9B valuation, and some community news from Dynamite Circle. LINKS We’ve learned a lot from our listeners, and you can learn a lot from your customers. Try Perspective AI. This week’s sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” Tweet about $9B Vercel Amp It Up by Frank Slootman Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in Mexico City Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs CHAPTERS (00:01:03) A Listener Who Exited for Multi 7 Figures (00:02:52) How Dan Had a Business Breakthrough in a Tuk-Tuk (00:07:24) DC Accelerator 2.0 [Beta] (00:11:45) Moving an In-Person Business Online: Listener Case Study (00:23:32) Sponsor Shout-Out: SPP.co (00:24:31) Simple Keys to a $9B Valuation in 5 Years CONNECT: [email protected] [email protected] Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Our Lifestyle Business Non-Negotiables How 1 New Feature Can 10x Your Pricing + 4 More Insights From DCBKK Lucy Bella Simkins Built a YouTube Channel with 10,000,000 Subscribers
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Considering a pivot to an online business but not sure where to start? A listener wrote in with the same dilemma, and we’re giving our best tips in this week’s episode of the pod. We also discuss a listener who exited for multi-7 figures, a new offer we’re working on for business owners, key learnings from Vercel’s journey to a $9B valuation, and some community news from Dynamite Circle. LINKS We’ve learned a lot from our listeners, and you can learn a lot from your customers. Try Perspective AI. This week’s sponsor: SPP.co “Your billing, onboarding & projects in one client portal” Tweet about $9B Vercel Amp It Up by Frank Slootman Connect with 6-, 7- & 8-figure founders in Mexico City Hang out exclusively with 7+ figure founders and join us in NYC this December 22 FREE business resources for location-independent entrepreneurs CHAPTERS (00:01:03) A Listener Who Exited for Multi 7 Figures (00:02:52) How Dan Had a Business Breakthrough in a Tuk-Tuk (00:07:24) DC Accelerator 2.0 [Beta] (00:11:45) Moving an In-Person Business Online: Listener Case Study (00:23:32) Sponsor Shout-Out: SPP.co (00:24:31) Simple Keys to a $9B Valuation in 5 Years CONNECT: [email protected] [email protected] Past guests on TMBA include Cal Newport, David Heinemeier Hannson, Seth Godin, Ricardo Semler, Noah Kagan, Rob Walling, Jay Clouse, Einar Vollset, Sam Dogan, Gino Wickam, James Clear, Jodie Cook, Mark Webster, Steph Smith, Taylor Pearson, Justin Tan, Matt Gartland, Ayman Al-Abdullah, Lucy Bella. PLAYLIST: Our Lifestyle Business Non-Negotiables How 1 New Feature Can 10x Your Pricing + 4 More Insights From DCBKK Lucy Bella Simkins Built a YouTube Channel with 10,000,000 Subscribers
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