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In the 27th episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat once again with Nancy Marmolejo of talentandgenius.com. This is part 2 of the Finding Your Unique Genius and Talent workshop episode. Nancy Marmolejo teaches entrepreneurs, experts, and teams how to tap into their unique genius and use it to position themselves as trusted authorities. Dubbed a “professional paradigm shifter”, Nancy helps people understand all they bring to the table, especially the parts of themselves they can’t see. Since 2003, Nancy’s business consulting has helped clients from around the world expand their reach and impact. As a social media influencer, she’s known for her authentic and relatable style. We do something extra cool in this podcast. Instead of a typical interview where I ask Nancy all the questions, we turn this around and Nancy gives me a live “coaching call”. I call these “workshop” episodes. It’s like a live case study because instead of Nancy telling us about what she does, she actually shows us what she does by helping me find my genius! This is part two. If you’re new here, I’d recommend listening to part 1 first. I also recommend downloading her free eBook Personal Brand: reINVENTED. In this episode, we dig deeper into what I’m all about. We take what we learned in episode 26 and expand it into a sort of mission statement. It’s called the Love-Hate-Create message. Here’s what we came up with for me, although I still may need to refine it further. I love helping people experience new things so that they lead healthier, happier, and more exciting lives. It drives me crazy to see people put limits on themselves, thinking that they don’t have the time, money, connections, or expertise to do the things they dream of. This isn’t true. What holds most people back are self-imposed thoughts and beliefs. So I created a platform to help you explore life’s possibilities and live limitless. You can learn more about Nancy at www.talentandgenius.com. In this episode, we talk about: What my love-hate-create message is, How to refine your personal brand, How to find your “mission statement, How to answer the “What do you do?” question, How to start getting known and recognized, and more… And Remember…Even though this is a live coaching session with me, you’ll be able to follow along and think about your own answers! Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen)   Links from the show Personal Brand: reINVENTED American travel hacking course Canadian travel hacking course *** Did you enjoy this interview with Nancy Marmolejo? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. Also, if you do your own love-hate-create message, please SHARE BELOW. Both Nancy and I would love to see it! -MattThe post LL027: Finding Your Unique Genius and Talent Part 2 first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 26th episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Nancy Marmolejo of talentandgenius.com. Nancy Marmolejo teaches entrepreneurs, experts, and teams how to tap into their unique genius and use it to position themselves as trusted authorities. Dubbed a “professional paradigm shifter”, Nancy helps people understand all they bring to the table, especially the parts of themselves they can’t see. Since 2003, Nancy’s business consulting has helped clients from around the world expand their reach and impact. As a social media influencer, she’s known for her authentic and relatable style. Nancy has won numerous awards for her business and has been featured in The Huffington Post, Smart Money, Redbook, Latina Magazine, The Orange County Register, Univision, NPR and more. She’s also the host of the top-rated podcast, Itenco: Lessons For The Leading Edge. We do something extra cool in this podcast. Instead of a typical interview where I ask Nancy all the questions, we turn this around and Nancy gives me a live “coaching call”. I call these “workshop” episodes. It’s like a live case study because instead of Nancy telling us about what she does, she actually shows us what she does by helping me find my genius! If you’re trying to figure out what your mission statement is, what your hidden genius is, and how to find your strengths and talents, this episode is for you! You can learn more about Nancy at www.talentandgenius.com. If you’re listening to this episode from home, please visit her website and download the free eBook Personal Brand: reINVENTED. In this episode, we talk about: What inspired Nancy into the path of helping others find their unique geniuses, Why many people never find or realize their unique talents and strengths, How Nancy found her unique genius, And then we go into a live coaching session where Nancy asks me about; My creative practices, My highest vision for myself, What shapes my identity, And so MUCH more… And Remember…Even though this is a live coaching session with me, you’ll be able to follow along and think about your own answers! Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 03:30: What inspired Nancy into the path of helping people find their unique talents and strengths, 05:30: Why many people never find or realize their unique strengths and talents, 06:30: How long she’s been helping others in this field, 07:10: How Nancy found her own unique genius, 10:40: We begin the “coaching call”, 14:00: Nancy asks me about my creative practices, 20:30: Nancy asks me about my highest vision of myself, 25:00: We begin going over what shapes my identity and how you can figure out yours, 31:00: What do I stand for? (What’s important to you?), 35:40: My big “why?” 43:00: What are my natural strengths? 48:00: We talk about leadership, 53:00: Why you don’t need a big audience to change the world, 58:30: We begin talking about some of the next stages for developing your personal brand such as communicating your personal brand and getting known and recognized, 1:02:00: We go over the potential mission statement of Live Limitless, 1:05:55: Tips for finding your skills, strengths, and talents, 1:09:00: Tips for being more productive and developing habits, Links from the show Personal Brand: reINVENTED  1000 fans by Kevin Kelly StrengthFinder 2.0 Kolbe DISC Assessment Talent Dynamics *** Did you enjoy this interview with Nancy Marmolejo? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -MattThe post LL 026: Finding Your Talent & Genius with Nancy Marmolejo first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 25th episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Kali Taylor of KaliTaylor.com. Kali is a sustainable development professional, with a keen interest in systems thinking, social change, and youth engagement.  She has a wide range of experience including green growth advancement, climate change management, business development, project management and NGO leadership. I met Kali after seeing her in Avenue’s Top 40 Under 40 in Calgary for her role in co-founding Student Energy, a global not-for-profit dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders who will transition the world to a sustainable energy future. Kali has received numerous awards for her contributions to the community including the Premier’s Citizenship award, the Queen Elizabeth II Citizenship medal, and was named one of Canada’s Top 25 Environmentalists under 25 in 2011. She was also GLOBE’s Next Gen Entrepreneur in 2014, an AB Top Young Innovator in 2016, and one of Canada’s Top 35 Under 35 Energy Leaders in 2016. Kali currently works with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) in Geneva coordinating action on the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You can learn more about Kali at KaliTaylor.com. In this episode, we talk about: How Kali Co-Founded Student Energy, How Student Energy is Changing the Energy Industry Around the World, Where the Energy Industry is Going, The Future of Alberta (where we’re from), Pipelines and Carbon Tax, Kali’s New Role at the United Nations, Tips for Successful Habits and Efficiency, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 04:00: We talk about where Kali’s passion for clean energy came from, 06:00: What is Student Energy and how it started, 08:40: First steps she took to launch Student Energy, 11:30: We talk about the strong focus on clean energy that many countries have, 13:00: Where she thinks the oil industry is headed, 18:00: Her thoughts on the future of Alberta (where we’re from), 20:00: Her thoughts on the pipeline debacle in Canada, 25:30: Her thoughts on carbon tax, 30:20: Good sources for quality information on energy and sustainability, 33:40: How she landed a role at the UN and how the experience has been, 37:20: Tips for developing habits and being efficient, 41:30: Tips for sleeping when you have a busy mind, 42:15: Promising fields in clean technology, 44:15: We talk about why people still deny climate change despite overwhelming evidence, Links from the show Student Energy Asana Office of International Affairs Energy Information Administration OECD UN Energy Collective Blog The Economist The Washington Post Globe & Mail Calgary Herald Google News Alerts Bloomberg New Energy Finance The Prize (book) Podcasts; This American Life 99% Invisible Radiolab Invisibilia More Perfect How I Built This True Crime *** Did you enjoy this interview with Kali Taylor? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -MattThe post LL 025: Clean Energy and Sustainability with Kali Taylor first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 24th episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Dax Justin of Daxjustin.com. “Nature is absolutely meditative to me”. Dax is an explorer and landscape/adventure photographer based in Calgary, Alberta. Dax specializes in capturing the essence of landscapes and the soul of adventure through displaying moments rooted in passion, culture, and emotion. I met Dax though a friend of ours and as an avid adventurer and photographer myself, I was inspired by how Dax got to where he is and how he likes to dig deep into an area, to discover stories that are untold. The thing is, Dax was never a photographer. He was a designer and creative director addicted to the city life. Then one day, he woke up and something came over him. Out of nowhere, he threw on some old clothes, drove near the Rocky Mountains, and just went for a walk into the forest. From that moment on, he fell in love with nature and began sharing photos of his experience on Instagram. One thing lead to another and eventually he was featured as a suggested user, giving him thousands of new followers and a platform for exploring the outdoors in a way he never thought possible. You can learn more about Dax at Daxjustin.com In this episode, we talk about: What inspired Dax to take the path he is on, How Instagram transformed his life, Dax’s path to becoming a photo journalist, The beauty of Alberta, Canada, That first morning that started his whole journey, The initial reaction of his closest friends, Some of the coolest things that have happened to Dax since that morning, How to grow your Instagram account, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 04:20: What inspired Dax to take the path he’s on (his bio), 08:15: Nature calls Dax, 09:45: The trail that started it all, 12:00: The importance of social media in Dax’s life, 13:30: Dax describes his path as a photo journalist, 16:55: We talk about the growing amount of people looking for a passion and how to possibly find it…. 19:40: What Dax’s life was like during that fateful morning, 21:50: Dax starts talking about a moment he drove into nature in the dark to was up in an unfamiliar environment, 23:00: We talk about the beauty of Alberta, 24:15: We talk about those first few photos that Dax took on his morning walk-about, which led to his next passion, 30:00: We talk about the rich history of the Canadian Badlands, 32:00: We talk about going deeper into stores / tourism and the future of travel media, 34:45: We talk about the initial reaction of Dax’s friends, 37:40: We talk about some of Dax’s big wins…such as getting featured by Instagram, 43:00: What Dax thinks set him up for success on Instagram, 44:20: Tips for Instagram and some of the ways Dax grew on the platform, 48:20: Do common “growth strategies” for Instagram work?, 51:30: We continue talking about common Instagram strategies, 57:30: Post-travel photos VS in-the-moment-photos on Instagram, 1:00:55: Some of the coolest things that have happened to Dax since that morning he left home to explore, 59:10: Why Derek collects wooden boxes from around the world, 1:04:20: Dax’s TEDx talk in Canmore, 1:09:00: We talk about Dax’s journey into the Canadian Badlands, 1:11:00: Books, podcasts, or people that have inspired Dax Links from the show Canadian Badlands Canadian Rockies Jasper National Park Jimmy Chin Conrad Anker Renan Ozturk MERU UNEARTHED *** Did you enjoy this interview with Dax Justin? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -MattThe post LL 024: Exploring Nature and Instagram with Dax Justin first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 23rd episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Lord Derek Loudermilk of DerekLoudermilk.com. Lord Derek Loudermilk? Well yeah, who wouldn’t want to become a lord when it costs just $50 via Sealand.com. It’s true. You too can be come a lord for a nominal fee. This is one of the many interesting conversations I have with Derek during the interview. Derek is a former professional cyclist and scientist who became a digital nomad as a writer, podcaster, and coach. He is the host of the Art of Adventure podcast where he interviews world-class performers doing incredible things in Global Exploration, Human Performance, and Entrepreneurship. He is also the author of the soon-to-be-released book Conductors, which he successfully launched on Publishizer.com. Derek and I have a lot of similarities such as our passion for adventure, which leads to an interesting and inspiring conversation. If you’re looking for some tips, tools, and inspiration for bringing more adventure and excitement into your life, this episode is for you! You can learn more about Derek at DerekLoudermilk.com. In this episode, we talk about: The importance of quests and bucket lists, His transition from microbiologist to podcaster, How the 4-Hour Work Week kickstarted the digital nomad revolution, How genetics play a large role in our happiness, Derek’s income streams, Podcasting and the benefits of having a platform, How to make your dreams a reality, How to become a lord, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 03:00: When Derek Met Derek Sivers, 07:00: Where Derek is living now, 08:30: Derek’s quest to live on every continent for 3+ months, 11:00: His transition from microbiology to podcaster/writer, 13:40: How the 4HWW kickstarted the digital nomad revolution, 14:30: How genetics play a large role in our happiness, 19:40: What businesses or income streams does Derek have, 24:40: We talk about podcasting and the benefits of having a platform, 26:00: The coolest quests/ideas he’s brought into fruition, 28:15: Using personal goals as marketing, 31:00: We talk about how to become a lord or a baron, 32:30: Next bucket list goals, 33:40: We talk about Trump and discontent, 36:40: We talk about robots and creating experiences for people, 40:10: Basic universal income, 42:25: Any tips for someone looking to make their dream a reality, 45:40: Why it’s easier to think big, 47:40: We talk about Derek’s new book Conductors, 50:40: Tips for writing a book, 52:40: Why he chose Publishizer to crowdfund his book, 59:10: Why Derek collects wooden boxes from around the world, 1:01:00: Physical objects and the horcrux of Harry Potter… Links from the show 23 and me World Domination Summit Chris Guillebeau Publishizer Shawn Achor and the happiness advantage Sealand Conductors *** Did you enjoy this interview with Derek Loudermilk? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -MattThe post LL 023: The Art of Adventure with Lord Derek Loudermilk first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 22nd episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Derek Murphy of creativeindie.com.  I met Derek in a Facebook group for Kindle authors after he volunteered to create a cool marketing image of my book Limitless Travel. Derek is a philosophy major turned book designer and writer with a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature. He launched CreativeIndie.com to help authors and artists turn their passions into full-time businesses. Derek is also a digital nomad who often lives and writes in the locations of his fictional stories. As we recorded this podcast, he was staying in a castle. Although Derek teaches writers how to build profitable businesses from their work, he also writes and publishes young adult novels at UrbanEpics.com. Derek also has a goal of buying a castle in the future to host writing workshops of his own. If you’re writing a book, thinking of writing a book, debating whether to self-publish or not, or looking for ways to market your book or online project, this is a GREAT podcast for you! You can learn more about Derek at CreativeIndie.com. In this episode, we talk about: How to become a writer, How to self-publish a book, How to blend writing with entrepreneurship, How to launch a book or online business, The average cost of launching a self-published book, How to build a platform, Recommendations for writing your first book, How to live in castles, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 05:00: We talk about Derek’s work as a writer and designer, 06:30: Derek’s audience for book cover design, 07:40: We talk about children’s books and writing in the self-publishing world, 11:20: We talk about Derek’s path to author / entrepreneur, 15:00: Has Derek always been a writer?, 19:00: Why Derek almost always recommends self-publishing, 20:40: We talk about Harry Potter, 23:00: We talk about The Martian, 26:45: We talk about boundaries in creativity, 27:15: We discuss methods and ideas for building a platform, 30:20: We talk about tips for book marketing, 33:55: We discuss ebook / Kindle pricing strategies, 34:20: Derek’s process for writing a book, 40:05: More book marketing tips, 43:20: What you’ll spend on average for launching a book, 49:00: Why incentivized reviews are risky and why reviews are so important, 53:20: After the exclusivity with KDP, is it recommended to branch out to other platforms, 55:35: Recommendations for writing your first book, 59:10: Recommendations on formatting, 1:03:10: We talk about Derek living in the locations of his fictional stories as well as his goals of buying a castle, 1:08:10: Favourite books, etc… Links from the show Calibre Bookbub Write for market by Chris Fox Amazon KDP Limitless travel Scrivener *** Did you enjoy this interview with Derek Murphy? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -MattThe post LL 022: Self-Publishing and Living in Castles with Derek Murphy first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 21st episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Charlie King of heroicfatherhood.com. Charlie has just two goals; Supporting fathers to become the man they’ve always wanted to be and to create a generation of kids that are raised by fathers that they deserve. Charlie is the founder of Heroic Fatherhood, a platform where he supports entrepreneur fathers master fatherhood. Through individual coaching and workshops, he helps to create structures, insights, and to provide support to handle all the shifts that fatherhood brings. As Charlie mentions in his site, “Fellow Heroic Fathers generate resilience, self-confidence, flexibility, and openness. Holding your family securely but loosely allows freedom, confidence, and partnership.” I met Charlie through the World Domination Summit and as someone who is thinking of starting a family soon, I wanted to reach out and ask some questions. As someone who isn’t living a conventional life, I have so many concerns about becoming a father. What sort of education should I give to my kids? Should I homeschool them? Is putting them into pre-school at a young age good for their health and/or our family relationship? I have so many questions and I bet you do as well. If you’re a father or thinking of becoming one, this is a great podcast to listen to. You can learn more about Charlie at http://heroicfatherhood.com In this episode, we talk about: What fatherhood is all about, The complications of raising children in today’s world, Raising children in the digital age, Homeschooling and other types of education, What heroic fatherhood is all about, The problem with trying to do everything yourself, The importance of community, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 03:25: Charlie explains what Heroic Fatherhood is all about, 10:10: We discuss schooling and the crazy amounts of information overload, 16:40: We discuss whether raising kids now is more complicated or not, 19:40: We discuss the added complications of raising children in a world of entrepreneurship, 22:10: We talk about raising children in the digital world, 27:25: We discuss homeschooling and the important of clubs/organizations, 32:25: We talk about why kids quickly rub off the sharp edges of their parents, 33:20: We go more in-depth into what heroic fatherhood is, 36:00: We discuss the issue of trying to do everything yourself, 37:40: We talk about the fact that suicide is becoming the leading cause of preventable death, 43:05: We talk about the importance of community, 45:25: We talk about the importance of undivided time and attention, 47:40: Recommended resources when becoming a father.   Links from the show Fatherly.com Waldorf Education Madrona School Dad’s and Daughters book *** Did you enjoy this interview with Charlie King? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -MattThe post LL 021: Heroic Fatherhood with Charlie King first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 20th episode of the Live Limitless podcast, I chat with Sam Hunter of www.huntersdesignstudio.com. Sam went from a 25-year career in IT to a full-time quilt pattern designer, fibre artist, and entrepreneur. Ever since she was a child (she started sewing at the age of 7 and quilting at the age of 20), Sam wanted to be an artist but peer pressure encouraged her to choose a more “stable” career, which is what brought her to graduating with a degree in electric engineering. Although Sam certainly doesn’t regret her IT experience (as a single mother, it paid the bills), she still longed for the life of an artist. Then, at the humble age of 40, she went back to school and earned a BA in sculpture and an MFA in fibre arts. But it didn’t stop there. After talking with many beginning quilters, she learned that all of the beginner patterns were basic and boring. Sam then found her niche by designing patterns that looked complicated but weren’t that difficult for a beginner to emulate. In her first three years, she sold 15,000 patterns and hasn’t looked back. In addition to her success as an artist, Sam also created We Are $ew Worth It, a worldwide movement and philosophy for quilters and artists. The mission of WASWI is to champion claiming our worth as makers and to educate our customers about the value of what we create. There’s a lot of gems in this episode. You can find more about Sam at www.huntersdesignstudio.com. In this episode, we talk about: How Sam got started as an artist, How she started her business and her first big win, Art and the “devaluation” of handcrafts and art in general, World Domination Summit and the important of finding your tribe, Her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, Advice for those wanting to make a change in their lives, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 03:34: The work hours of an entrepreneur, 04:14: The joys of Sam’s entrepreneurial journey and whether she does any outsourcing, 05:14: We talk about Sam’s quilt pattern business, 05:59: We talk about the philosophy of Derek Sivers and his outlook on business, 07:39: We start talking about art and the “devaluation” of handcrafts and art in general, 09:04: We get deeper into the world of quilting, such as old tech vs new tech, 12:04: We talk about the valuation of art, 14:04: The current trend of going back to “craft”, 15:04: How “experience” might eventually be the only thing humans can offer, 15:49: We talk about experience and Apple computers, 17:04: We talk about WDS (World Domination Summit), 21:44: How Sam git featured in Chris Guillebeau’s new book “Born for This”, 28:29: It all started as a hobby many years ago, 30:39: What inspired the transition from corporate world to entrepreneurship, 41:04: Opportunity costs and why you shouldn’t quit your job so quickly, 43:24: How she got started and her first win, 52:04: Why you shouldn’t give your work away for free, 53:04: Plagiarism in the world of art, 56:04: How Sam sells her patterns and how distribution works, 58:24: Other income streams for Sam, 58:59: How she got introduced to World Domination Summit, 1:01:39: How she markets herself, 1:07:44: Advice for those wanting to make a change in their lives, 1:12:19: Books and people that have inspired her. Links from the show Chris Guillebeau Born for This (Sam is featured in the book!) Jonathan Fields Big Magic  Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Charlie Gilkey and productive flourishing  Seth Godin *** Did you enjoy this interview with Sam Hunter? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -MattThe post LL 020: Turning a Passion into a Business with Sam Hunter first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 19th episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Tom Morkes of www.TomMorkes.com. Tom Morkes is the CEO of Insurgent Publishing, a book publishing and marketing company that brings unconventional nonfiction to the creative outliers of the world. Tom helps people publish and launch books as well as digital courses and products. This is a special “workshop” episode. It’s slightly different because instead of a common interview, we turn it into a live case study of sorts. Since I’m going to be re-launching a new version of my bestselling book Limitless Travel, Tom helps me develop a marketing and launch plan for it. This podcast will give you some great ideas for marketing and/or launching a book or digital product and will give you some insight into what Tom specializes in. You can find more about Tom at www.TomMorkes.com. In this episode, we talk about: The Benefits of Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing, How to Turn a Self-Published eBook into a Lead Magnet, Tips for Successfully Launching a Book or Digital Product, Long-Tail Marketing and Amazon SEO, Crowdfunding, How to Write and Create an eBook, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 03:20: Tom’s elevator pitch for what he does, 04:40: How to hit the NYT bestseller list, 06:30: Recommendations on self-publishing vs traditional publishing, 13:20: Background of my book, Limitless Travel, 15:40: Whether to update my current book or launch an entirely new one, 24:45: We discuss my plans for adding a more in-depth travel course, 28:40: Whether to ask readers to subscribe and whether to get book sponsors, 36:40: Whether I should have all my products ready for launch during the book launch, 42:00: Whether a paperback is recommended, 44:25: Can a self-published paperback be placed in local bookstores?, 47:15: Whether crowdfunding is a good idea for a book launch, 51:00: We talk about publishizer, 52:50: When to start the process, 54:30: What inspired Tom to specialize in book marketing, 57:30: Tom’s Favourite books, 58:35: How to format for Kindle, Links from the show Kickstarter Publishizer Seth Godin Poke the Box Create space Calibre The War of Art The Gates of Fire Publisher’s Empire *** Did you enjoy this interview with Tom Morkes? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -MattThe post LL 019: Tom Morkes – Book Marketing 101 first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 18th episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Jennifer Underwood of www.justsayhellotour.com. I was introduced to Jennifer through the World Domination Summit. After quitting her stressful job as a social worker, Jennifer started a business on Amazon utilizing what’s referred to as retail arbitrage and calculated gambling. In other words, she buys things and sells them through Amazon. However, most of our talk revolved around her latest project: the Just Say Hello Tour. Jennifer sold everything she owned and hit the road in a camper van with her 8-year old daughter to break down the stigma associated with homelessness. The Just Say Hello Tour is an advocacy project created to record and share the stories of those who are homeless in hopes of inspiring people to challenge their misconceptions and judgments of homelessness and to “Just Say Hello” to those on the streets of their communities. It’s an incredibly inspiring project to display a side of humanity too many often ignore. You can learn more by visiting www.justsayhellotour.com. In this episode, we talk about: Jennifer’s previous career as a social worker, How she started a business on Amazon, What inspired her to launch the Just Say Hello Tour, Homelessness and the stigma within society, Finding a passion project, Role models, books, and blogs, And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; 05:00: We talk about Jennifer’s life as a social worker and her new business on Amazon as well as what she’s doing now 08:00: Why Jennifer chose Amazon to start a business and how she transitioned out of the “corporate-style” world 11:30: More about her Amazon business 17:50: What inspired Jennifer to launch the Just Say Hello Tour 21:00: Talk a little about homeschooling 24:50: We talk about how “easy” it is to become homeless 29:00: Jennifer’s plans for when the tour ends 33:00: Role models 36:00: Fav books and blogs 39:00: One of the many stories Jennifer came across during the Just Say Hello Tour. A man with a masters degree and a 6-figure job and a family who lost it all due to alcoholism. 41:00: We talk about the naysayers who think the Just Say Hello tour is dangerous BUT talking to homeless people is not dangerous. It’s actually the opposite. Links from the show Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic Brené Brown and the power of vulnerability Momastery Blog Chris Guillebeau The 4 Hour Work Week *** Did you enjoy this interview with Jennifer Underwood? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for either of us, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. -Matt  The post LL 018: Jennifer Underwood – Just Say Hello first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 17th episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Brad Hussey of Bradhussey.ca. I met Brad at a bookstore after he reached out to me for Canadian travel hacking advice. Actually, Brad is the guy that helped design CanadianFreeFlyers.com. Brad has taken his coding skills to a new level, creating an online business teaching others how to code and how to start a freelance business. He does all of this while maintaining a family (he has a wife and two kids) and living in Canada. Besides being an all-around great guy, what Brad has accomplished is quite impressive. Over 200,000 students have taken Brad’s Udemy courses and he has established himself as an authority in his field. You can find him at Bradhussey.ca. In this episode, we talk about: What inspired Brad to take the freelancer route How Brad got started Why you shouldn’t quit your day job (yet) How modesty can change your life and why kids aren’t as expensive as you may think How Brad met one of his idols (Pat Flynn) while singing karaoke Advice for freelancers looking for their first win How to maintain a positive outlook on life despite setbacks And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; (6:60): What inspired Brad to take the “Freelance route” (10:55): How Brad got started as a freelancer  (13:77): Why you shouldn’t give up your day job (19:45): We talk about kids, modesty, and how kids aren’t as expensive as people thing (26:65): How Brad met Pat Flynn while singing karaoke  (37:20): How Brad makes a living (41:55): Brad’s new freelancer course (49:00): Advice for a freelancer trying to get their first win (55:30): How Brad maintains a positive attitude and manages his time in an often “lonely profession” (61:15): Brad’s schedule (63:35): Brad’s role models (66:40): Book/Blog/Podcast Recommendations Name drops in the podcast include: Tim Ferriss and the 4-Hour Work Week Pat Flynn and Smart Passive Income Chris Guillebeau John Lee Dumas Michael Port and his book, Steal the Show The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker Amy Porterfield The Self-Made Man Podcast Will it Fly by Pat Flynn Seth Godin Purple Cow Linchpin The Icarus Deception *** Did you enjoy this interview with Brad Hussey? Please leave a review on iTunes and share with your friends. This would mean the world to me. If you have a question for Brad or I, leave a message in the comments and we’ll get back to you. Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Nora Dunn who left her business in Toronto to become a writer and travel the world. -MattThe post LL 017: Brad Hussey – Family and Freedom Through Freelancing first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 16th episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Steven Li of www.stevenliphotography.com and FreeLifeExperiment.com. Steven is a friend of mine from Edmonton, Canada. I wanted to interview Steven because he ditched his engineering career to become a professional photographer. Ditching a career in engineering to take the path of an entrepreneur/freelancer is no easy task. He didn’t go back to school to study photography. He didn’t go to business school. He simply started practicing photography on his own time, found a welcoming group of inspiring people to be around, and slowly got his first few wins. This is also a very special episode for the Live Limitless podcast because it’s the 1st episode after a long two-year hiatus. While I travelled the world with my wife, I decided to put a pause on the podcast as I was not yet prepared to operate from a backpack. Now I am back and re-launching the podcast in a much bigger way! We have some incredible guests lined up and there will be a new episode every Monday! In addition, I’ll be hosting workshop episodes as well where we do a live “case study”. For example, in episode 19, I’ll be going over a book marketing plan and launch strategy with Tom Morkes. Please note: This was my first interview after two years so when I listen to it, I can tell I’m a little “shaky”. There’s still some gold in there though so I wanted to publish anyways. Can’t always be perfect! In this episode, we talk about: How Steven made the leap from engineer to photographer, His first big win, Why you should start on the side and surround yourself with good people, His first steps towards becoming a photographer, His daily/morning habits, His advice for anyone wanting to get into photography, and much, much more… I really hope you enjoy this episode. Please leave any comments for Steven or myself below and leave a review in iTunes. Please, Please, Please! If you like the show, leave a quick review. It would mean a lot to me! You can also find the podcast by clicking here. If you’re running short on time; (01:20): What Steven is up to right now with photography, (02:40): What Steven was doing before he got into photography, (03:50): Why he continued down the path of photography and not mechanical engineering, (07:30): His first win, (08:06): His first steps towards becoming a photographer, (09:30): How he promotion his photography , (10:30): Whether Steven ever had moments of doubt, (13:23): His daily / morning rituals, (18:25): His mentors/idols, (26:00): His favourite books / podcasts / movies, (29:07): Advice for others looking to make a big change in their life or to follow a dream (33:45): Advice for getting into photography. Mentioned in this episode Facebook The 5-Minute Journal Kijiji Meetup.com Chris Guillebeau Michael Legge Photography Renee Robyn Photography 4-Hour Work Week Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn Digital Photography School Secrets of a millionaire mind The 10X Rule How to Win Friends and Influence People The One Thing ***The post LL 016: Steven Li – From Engineer to Photographer first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 15th episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Greg Denning of DiscoverShareInspire.com and GregDenning.com. Greg and his wife are traveling around the world with six kids! Need I say more? They have been traveling for more than 2700 days and are currently in the middle of a long road trip from Alaska to Argentina. What inspires me about Greg is not only the fact that he’s making full-time travel work with a family of eight but also because he remains super enthusiastic and his outlook on the world is very positive. This episode focuses entirely on travel. We talk about: How Greg and his family choose where to go How the prepare for things like visas, vaccinations, etc. How they prepare for the different cultures Tips for those afraid to make such a bold move Tips for staying safe How they find accommodation and so forth And how to bring the travel mindset home with you I really hope you enjoy this episode. Please leave any comments for Greg below and leave a review in iTunes. Are you interested in traveling the world, whether it be for a few weeks, a few months or a few years? Limitless Travel is a new eBook that will be coming out soon that will teach you everything you need to know from how to book the cheapest flights, find the cheapest or most unique accommodation, how to find what to do in any particular place, the best travel gear to have as well as the top travel apps, websites and so much more. Sign up here to be the first to know when its released and to get a copy of it for FREE. You can also find the podcast by clicking here. If you’re running short on time; (4:50): Process for choosing where to go. (11:10): Preparation for the un-fun part like vaccinations. (15:45): We talk visas. (16:40): Preparing for the culture. (19:05): Deciding to travel long-term. (21:15): Tips for those afraid to leave due to careers, etc. (24:00): How Greg finds flights (27:50): What they do for accommodation. (32:00): Tips for staying safe. (34:00): Bringing the travel mindset home with you *** Hope you enjoyed this interview with Greg Denning. Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. If you have a question for Greg, leave a message in the comments and I’ll get him to answer. Make sure to subscribe to be the first to know about the Limitless Travel eBook and get a copy for free!The post LL 015: Travelling Around the World with a Family | An Interview with Greg Denning first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the 14th episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Andrew Szeto. I met Andrew in the comment section on a blog we were both reading at the time. After getting to know him better, I learned that Andrew was becoming a “full-time” copywriter while working full-time as a pharmacist. I thought it was very inspiring that Andrew would commit his free time to building up skills in a completely different field without giving up his day job. Andrew now has essentially two full-time income streams. Besides being an all-around great guy, Andrew has become a really good copywriter and has built up his skills during his spare time. I invited Andrew on the show to talk about how he learned his new skill set, why he chose copywriting, how he found a mentor, and how he built copywriting into a full-time gig. In this episode, we talk about: What made Andrew want to work online Why Andrew chose copywriting as a skill he wanted to learn What steps Andrew took to become a copywriter How Andrew found a copywriting mentor How Andrew connects with people online His advice for living limitless And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; (4:06): What made Andrew want to start working online (5:40): What made Andrew choose copywriting as his skill to learn (12:20): What steps Andrew took to learn copywriting (19:35): We talk about whether there needs to be a base education in copywriting before dissecting sales pages (24:50): We talk about how Andrew found a mentor and how that’s helped him (33:35): We talk about some details of learning a skill part-time while working full-time (37:40): We talk about how Andrew connects with people as an introvert (42:25): We talk about three of Andrew’s favourite books (49:30): Andrews advice for those wanting to live limitless Name drops in the podcast include: The Foundation Rich20Something.com Frank Kern Forbidden keys to pursuasion  The Millionaire Fastlane Rich Dad Poor Dad *** Did you enjoy this interview with Andrew Szeto? Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. If you have a question for Andrew, leave a message in the comments and I’ll get him to stop by. Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Nora Dunn who left her business in Toronto to become a writer and travel the world.The post LL 014: An Interview with Andrew Szeto first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the thirteenth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Scott Brills of ScottBrills.com. I met Scott for the first time at World Domination Summit through a mutual friend and have since spent a week with him in the deserts of Nevada for Burning Man. As an avid traveller myself, I loved listening to all the adventures Scott has packed into his life and as an entrepreneur I was interested in how he funded everything. After being accepted in a year-long work/study program in Japan straight out of high school, Scott’s thirst for travel began. Not to long after that, Scott started a web design company, which funded his incredible lifestyle for ten years.  While he still does consulting for tech companies, his main focus is building up Pamoja Safaris; a new company he co-founded with a partner in Tanzania, Africa. In this episode, we talk about: How Scott has supported his travelling lifestyle for the last 10 years Scotts new safari company in Tanzania, Africa Scotts incredible rickshaw race coming up soon Attending conferences and how to connect with people World Domination Summit and not approaching people as a fan His favourite books and plans for SE Asia travel Scotts advice for living limitless And MUCH more…   Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; (5:00): We talk about Scotts travel plans to SE Asia and how he travels (7:55): We talk about Scotts plans to dominate the rickshaw race and the charities it benefits (11:22): I ask Scott how he finds out about things like the rickshaw race and the costs involved (14:20): We talk about Scotts new safari company in Africa (24:15): We talk about Scotts web design company that has supported him for the last 10 years and how he got started  (28:25): We talk about some of the issues with overseas partnerships (31:00): We talk about how Scott began finding web design clients back in the day (33:00): We talk about attending conferences and making the right connections (37:35): We talk about connecting with people online when you can’t make a conference (41:00): We you shouldn’t approach anyone as a fan (43:15): We talk about World Domination Summit (45:45): We talk about the importance of making friends with one person who is good at connecting others (49:20): We talk about Scotts favourite books (53:15): Scotts quick advice to those wanting to live more limitless Name drops in the podcast include: Natalie Sisson’s Suitcase Entrepreneur The Adventurists  World Domination Summit Author James Michener 4-Hour Work Week Vagabonding by Rolf Potts *** Hope you enjoyed this interview with Scott Brills. Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. If you have a question for Scott, leave a message in the comments and I’ll get him to stop by. Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Wandering Earl who has been traveling the world for 14 years straight!!The post LL013: An Interview with Scott Brills first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the twelfth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Joe Magnotti & Justin Cooke from EmpireFlippers.com. Justin and Joe are two guys from the U.S. who decided they wanted to start their own business and move to a developing country. They both craved the sense of adventure that only travel can provide but had to figure out a way to make it happen. After leaving their management positions in America, they rented a house in the Philippines and started building what is now called Empire Flippers; a company that allows them to build targeted niche sites and sell them to investors. Not only did they take their new business from $30 per month to $200,000 during the year of 2012 but they also give away all their tips and “secrets” for free at their site. In this episode, we talk about: Empire Flippers and what it’s all about What made them want to leave the U.S. and move to the Philippines Whether they had any doubts Whether they think niche sites are a good way for people to get started in online business Whether their mindset has changed since moving to a developing country What led them to choosing “niche sites” as part of their business model The “dare” that ended up turning into a sold-out boxing arena with Joe in the ring And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; (1:45): Joe and Justin explain what Empire Flippers is all about  (3:17): What made them want to leave the U.S.A and start a life in the Philippines  (4:39): We talk about whether they had any doubts about the big move and the business (6:10): What led them to “niche sites” as their income source (12:12): We talk about the potential headache of managing thousands of sites and how they deal with it (12:50): How they determine how much to sell a site for (17:10): We talk about link-building (19:40): Are niche sites a great way for people who are just getting started (23:38): Is there really enough keywords to go around (25:35): We talk a little bit about the process of choosing a keyword (28:56): We talk about whether their mindsets have changed since moving to a developing country (33:33): The boxing match with Joe Magnotti (36:23): Advice for listeners wanting to do something different with their lives but feel held back or scared   *** Hope you enjoyed this interview with Joe Magnotti and Justin Cooke of Empire Flippers. Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Wandering Earl The post LL 012: A Live Limitless Interview with the Empire Flippers first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the eleventh episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Quinn Vandenberg and Jonathan Button from Life Out of the Box. Quinn and Jonathan are a young couple from the United States who decided they wanted to do something remarkable with their lives. Leaving their jobs and homes behind, Quinn and Jonathan set out to live their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs, traveling to developing countries and being able to make a difference in the world. They now live in Nicaragua where they are able to find and sell beautiful local hand-crafted bracelets while donating a portion of the profits to purchasing school supplies for children in need. They are a great example of two people who decided to live limitless while helping others along the way. In this episode, we talk about: What they were doing before moving to Nicaragua What made them want to give up their home and move to Central America What steps they took to start their business What steps they took to market their business Why they chose to give back to the community by supplying children with school supplies Whether their “future dreams” have changed since leaving the USA The change in mindset after living in a developing country And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; (2:00): What they were doing before Nicaragua (3:10): What made them want to give up their homes in the U.S and move to Central America (5:56): Were there any challenges to making the move as a couple (7:26): What sparked the idea for Life out of the Box (9:41): What steps did you take in the beginning to start the business (15:45): What steps they took to market the business (17:20): Whether they have any plans for scaling the business (18:35): How much their mindsets have changed since leaving the United States (21:37): Whether there has been any safety concerns in Nicaragua (23:55): Some of the most difficult things since beginning Life out of the Box (27:14): Some of the most positive aspects since starting the business (30:15): Whether their dreams and future plans have changed since leaving the United States (32:57): Advice for listeners wanting to do something different with their lives but still feel held back and scared   *** Hope you enjoyed this interview with Quinn and Jonathan of Life Out of the Box. Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Colin Wright. The post LL 011: An Interview with Quinn & Jonathan from Life Out of the Box first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the tenth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Colin Wright of www.ExileLifestyle.com. Colin is an author, entrepreneur, minimalist and world-traveller. After becoming successful with his own design studio in Los Angeles, Colin realized that he wanted to travel full-time and really explore the world. To do so, he became a minimalist, selling everything he owned that didn’t fit into his carry-on luggage while scaling down his business so he could run it from the road. Since then, Colin has really carved out a name for himself, taken nude pictures with his beloved Macbook Pro, written many awesome books and recently co-founded a publishing company called Asymmetrical. Colin is getting ready to launch his latest book Act Accordingly on June 25th. In this episode, we talk about: The difference in mindset between L.A. Colin and the Colin of today What some of his initial income streams were when he first left the country Why minimalism is an important skill for anyone wanting a better and happier life Why having a philosophy is important in life Why travel is a great way to change your mindset Some important steps for finding your first 100 fans How writing became such a big part of his life And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; (1:20): The mindset shift from Colin in LA to Colin today (4:25): We talk about whether or not Colin ever had doubts (6:55): What were Colin’s initial income streams (9:08): Why minimalism is a great philosophy for anyone wanting a better, happier life (11:40): How writing became such a big part of Colin’s life and how he built his skills to support it (15:55): Important tips on getting your first 100 fans (17:25): Whether having a story (such as having readers vote where you travel) is important (18:40): We talk lifestyle design and how it’s lost it’s way…kinda (22:37): We talk about philosophy in life and how to develop your own (24:45): Act Accordingly – Live now, not eventually (26:38): Why retirement is not the smartest path (29:50): Why travel is a great way to open your mind and change your life   *** Hope you enjoyed this interview with Colin Wright. Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Nora DunnThe post LL 010: A Live Limitless Interview with Colin Wright first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the ninth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Srinivas Rao of BlogcastFM.com and theSkoolofLife.com. When not surfing the pacific waves, Srinivas runs the incredibly successful BlogCastFM podcast. He has interviewed nearly 400 authors, entrepreneurs and change-makers, while receiving more than 170 5-star reviews. Srinivas was listed on Problogger’s annual list of top 40 bloggers to watch for in 2011 and is a two-time speaker at Blogworld Expo. You can also find his writing at the Skool of Life blog, which is about everything not learned in school. He is also working on a new project called the Art of Being Unmistakable and getting ready to launch an in-person event called the Instigator Experience. In this episode, we talk about: What made Srinivas want to take the unconventional path in life Why moving to Costa Rica changed his life and his mindset Turning down any kind of job that doesn’t fit our values What made him start BlogCastFM and some steps he took to grow it Digging into ourselves to find what we really stand for Challenges of living an unconventional life How social media can change our life His latest projects And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; (1:35): What made Srinivas take the unconventional path in life (4:05): Why moving to Costa Rica changed his life and his mindset (6:00): Why more and more people are willing to give up high paying jobs that don’t fit their values (8:55): What made him start BlogCastFM and some of the steps he took to grow it into the 5-star podcast that it is today (11:55): We talk about the amount of work that goes into projects like BlogCastFM (13:27): Tips for digging into ourselves and finding out who we really are (15:35): The challenges of living an unconventional life (17:30): The benefits of living an unconventional life (19:00): How social media can change our lives (21:00): We talk about his new Facebook essays (23:35): We talk about his latest projects (25:30): His advice for listeners wanting to make a change in their life but are finding themselves holding back *** Hope you enjoyed this interview with Srinivas Rao. Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with John Bardos.The post LL 009: A Live Limitless Interview with Srinivas Rao first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the eighth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with John Bardos of JetSetCitizen.com and the TEFL job site YouCanTeachEnglish.com.   John is originally from Calgary, Canada but moved to Japan in 1997. There he met his wife and started an English school and online learning platform for children. In 2009, they made a one year plan to sell their business, house and all their possessions to leave Japan and embark on a nomadic travel lifestyle. They have been location independent ever since. By keeping living costs to a fraction of their old lifestyle, they are able to focus their efforts on personal, volunteer and not-for-profit projects such as the UnconferenceforSocialGood.com and initiatives to bring English teaching resources to children around the world. In this episode, we talk about: Johns experience in Japan and why he loves it so much Why John sold his business in Japan and became location independent Johns new project called Unconference for Social Good Social entrepreneurship The reasons why John lives an unconventional life Biggest challenges of living an unconventional life The positive aspects of living an unconventional life Human trafficking and life around the world And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; (1:30): Why John moved to Japan and what he was doing before that (3:00): Why John specifically chose Japan (3:37): John starts his own english school in Japan (5:11): John and his wife sell the business and become location independent  (7:06): What were some of the steps they took to live a nomadic life (8:34): What John is doing at the moment including JetSetCitizen and Unconference for Social Good (10:10): We talk about the Unconference for Social Good (11:18): The movement towards social entrepreneurship  (12:10): The reasons why John lives an unconventional life (15:42): Biggest challenges of living an unconventional life (18:27): We talk about Johns father and how he escaped communist Hungary in 1956 (21:06): What are some of the most positive aspects of living an unconventional life (25:45): Is it difficult to live in Calgary (a very corporate and rich oil city) with such an unconventional mindset (28:00): Johns advice for listeners who are craving a big change in their life but are held back by fear or limiting beliefs (34:40): We talk about lifestyle change, human trafficking and much more (38:20): I talk about my wonderful experience in Myanmar *** Hope you enjoyed this interview with John Bardos. Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this one with Wandering Earl. The post LL 008: A Live Limitless Interview with John Bardos first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the seventh episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Mike Hrostoski from www.hrostoski.com. Mike is the incredibly big asian who quit his corporate MBA-type job to start a location-independent life, travel the world, become a high-performance mens coach and make friends all over the place. Mike was never one to be trapped in an office and after participating in the first-ever World Domination Summit in 2011 plus the unfortunate passing of his mother at the same time, Mike gave his landlord notice, sold almost everything he had, moved into his car and organized a summer road trip with his brother where they volunteered all over the United States for 94 days. Mike writes openly about his adventures in personal development at his blog and uses Facebook as his personal rolodex. Mike is from Tucson, AZ but is currently on the couch of someone remarkable, living a life true to himself and helping men improve their relationships with their women, their work, and the world. In this episode, we talk about: What made him want to quit his lucrative corporate job What made him want to live a location-independent life What steps he took to begin his new journey Why he chose to become a mens coach Why he sincerely loves eye-gazing What Mike recommends for building a “network” of awesome friends The greatest challenges he has faced since becoming location independent And MUCH more… Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen) If you’re running short on time; (3:00): “play time” is good (5:43): What made Mike want to give up the corporate world and essentially what he had worked towards at that point (9:22): If he had any plans before quitting his job (12:45): How he found so many volunteer opportunities on their “summer to serve” road trip (17:00): What steps he took to become location independent (22:18): What made Mike specifically want to become a mens coach (28:53): We briefly talk about Stoicism (34:32): What he recommends for building an awesome network of friends (41:30): Greatest challenges he has faced since beginning his new journey (45:52): What has been some of his greatest realizations since beginning his journey (48:27): What advice he has for listeners who want to do something different with their life but are scared or held back in some way *** Hope you enjoyed this interview with Mike Hrostoski. Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this one with Nora Dunn.The post LL 007: A Live Limitless Interview with Mike Hrostoski first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the sixth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Nora Dunn from www.theprofessionalhobo.com. Nora owned her own successful financial planning business in Toronto, Ontario before deciding she simply wanted more out of life. She wanted to experience the world and dive into new cultures. After all, life is short and we only get one shot at it. She took a giant leap and sold her business back in 2006 and has been traveling full-time (and working from the road) ever since. Nora Dunn writes about how to travel full-time in a financially sustainable way, how to build a business from a laptop, how to find free accommodation, and so much more . Nora is also a regular contributor to Wisebread and co-wrote the book; 10,001 Ways to Live Large on a Small Budget. She is originally from Canada but is currently living it up on the small island of Grenada. In this episode, we talk about: What made her want to sell her lucrative business, Some of the steps she took to begin her new life of travel and online business, Whether travel writing is a good option for aspiring digital nomads, Some of her biggest challenges with living an “unconventional” life, What she has learned since embarking on her new journey, and much more… Listen below or download from iTunes. If your running short on time; (1:12): What made her want to quit her lucrative “career” and sell her business (3:20): What types of reactions she got from friends, family, and clients (5:24): What were some of her first steps she took to get started on a path to full-time travel (7:16): Whether she had second thoughts (8:11): How long before she started to make money online (10:36): Whether she thinks travel writing is still a good option for aspiring digital nomads (12:56): Biggest challenges she has had since beginning her unconventional life (15:36): Best things she has learned since embracing her new life (18:55): Some of her favourite travel destination as of now (22:00): Her advice for someone wanting to do something adventurous with their life but feels scared *** Hope you enjoyed this interview with Nora Dunn. Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this one with Jacob Sokol.  The post LL 006: A Live Limitless Interview with Nora Dunn first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the fifth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Tyler Tervooren, the man behind Advanced Riskology and Brew Pony. Tyler Tervooren writes about smart risk-taking at his blog Advanced Riskology, where he inspires people to embrace uncertainty, take more risks, and live remarkably . Tyler is also a key part of the rapidly growing World Domination Summit held in Portland each year and just launched his new business Brew Pony, which is responsible for sending Portland’s finest coffee to households all over the United States. Tyler wasn’t born into internet stardom. He grew up a living a typical conventional life, went to college, got a useful degree and then a good job. However, Tyler always felt like there was something more and when he was laid off, he committed to changing his life and helping others do the same. In this episode, we talk about: Why Tyler started Advanced Riskology. The most important things he has learned since starting his blog and business. Why it’s important to at least take small steps for creating more excitement in life. How Tyler got involved with the World Domination Summit. His new business, Brew Pony. and much more… Listen below or download from iTunes. If your running short on time; (1:58): Advanced Riskology and why Tyler started the site (3:15): The important things he has learned since started Advanced Riskology (5:14): Why it’s important to take even small steps in creating more excitement in life (7:29): Some of the biggest challenges Tyler has faced since starting Advanced Riskology (10:05): World Domination Summit (13:03): Brew Pony coffee delivery (15:50): Steps involved with launching Brew Pony (19:18): Tyler gives his past self advice (20:46): Whether Tyler always aimed to be a digital nomad from the beginning (22:47): General business advice (24:00): Advice for listeners wanting to do something bold with their life but are afraid *** Hope you enjoyed this interview with Tyler Tervooren. Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this one with Greg and Rachel Denning who have been traveling with their 5 children for more than 6 years. You may also like this one with Wandering Earl who has been traveling for more than 14 years and has turned it into his “career” if thats what you want to call it.  The post LL 005: A Live limitless Interview with Tyler Tervooren first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the fourth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Derek Earl Baron, who is also known as Wandering Earl. Earl Baron is the man behind the incredible blog wanderingearl.com, where he inspires people to travel around the world. Earl has been “wandering” around the world for more than 13 years straight! Yup, more than 4000 days. He started off by working on cruise ships but has since become an entrepreneur by creating digital guides and now, thanks to his huge loving audience, personalized tours across Mexico, India, and other great locations around the world. I’ve known Earl since I first started blogging three years ago. I haven’t met him in person yet but he has been one of the most helpful and all-around awesome guys I have met. His stories are sure to inspire some wanderlust in you and this interview will do the same. Listen below or download from iTunes. In this episode, we talk about: If travel after 13 years is still as fun as day one The all-new Wandering Earl travel tours The easiest way to make money while traveling for beginners Some of Earl’s most memorable experiences The positive and negative (challenging) aspects of full-time travel and much more. Examples: (3:25): We talk about the all-new wandering earl travel tours (6:20): What Earl thinks is the easiest way to make money while traveling for someone just starting out (9:10): If working while traveling takes some of the fun out of it (10:18): How much Earl visits family despite his full-time travels (11:50): Some of Earl’s most memorable experiences (13:50): Some of the most challenging parts of full-time travel (15:06): Some of the most positive aspects of life as a full-time traveller (17:00): We talk about how travel has changed Earl’s outlook on life (19:45): Advice for those who want to do something awesome but are held back by their limiting beliefs (or just plain scared) *** Hope you enjoyed this interview with Wandering Earl. Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. Want another interview? Check out this one with Greg and Rachel Denning who have been traveling with their 5 children for more than 6 years.  The post LL 004: Interview with Wandering Earl first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the third session of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Niall Doherty of Disrupting the Rabblement. Niall Doherty is the man behind www.ndoherty.com, where he inspires people to stop living like zombies and become more engaged with what they really want out of life. An advocate of thoughtful living, Niall not only decided to give up his “career” and become an entrepreneur but is also travelling around the world without flying. You can also check the interview on iTunes and leave some feedback if you like it. In this episode, we talk about: How zombies killed his father and why you shouldn’t piss off real zombies Why you should push forward with the life you want regardless of the naysayers Why irrational fears should be challenged Why you should put yourself in uncomfortable situations Why we should question everything Why Niall abandoned his old life and started a new journey The most important lessons he has learned since he began his journey How to find limiting beliefs and destroy them and so much more. You might be interested in: (9:20): Why Niall began a new journey and abandoned his old life (13:44): Why Niall chose to travel the world without the help of aviation (18:40): Why Niall chose to become an entrepreneur (21:30): Whether Niall thinks travel will become a part of his life (23:15): The most important things he has learned since beginning his journey (27:00): Our discussion on limiting beliefs (29:45): Three book recommendations (37:03): His current plans for world domination (34:34): Niall’s advice for those wanting to do something awesome but struggle with limiting beliefs  The post LL 003: Interview with Niall Doherty first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the second episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Greg & Rachel Denning from DiscoverShareInspire.com. Greg and Rachel are the incredible duo currently road-tripping their way from Alaska to Argentina. But wait! They are also doing it with their five kids! After many years worth of family trips all over the world, they are currently in Guatemala getting ready to continue driving their vegetable-oil powered truck all the way down to Argentina. As someone recently engaged, I was super excited and thrilled to know that long-term travel doesn’t have to stop when kids arrive. This interview is entertaining and inspiring. I highly recommend listening to it all. You can download it on iTunes and leave a review by clicking here or listen below. In this episode, we talk about: 1. Why they have stopped in Guatemala for over a year 2. What made them want to drive the entire length of the Americas 3. How they educate their kids on the road 4. How they fund a life of travel 5. What they’ve learned since embarking on this journey 6. What have been the most difficult challenges 7. Whether or not they were worried when crossing places like Northern Mexico and El Salvador AND SO MUCH MORE! You might enjoy: (2:45): What made them want to drive from Alaska to Argentina (4:50): How they prepare for such a big trip (5:55): How they take care of boring details like taxes and health care (10:20): Why Greg’s hero is Teddy Roosevelt (12:00): We talk about their vegetable-oil powered truck (15:27): Some things they have learned on this journey (24:18): Greg goes base jumping (30:18): When the family slept in a tent right beside the Mexican border (33:35): How to become a no-limit person Really, this interview was great and is sure to not only inspire but to teach as well. World travel doesn’t have to stop when kids arrive. **** I really hope you enjoyed this interview. If you did, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe as well! Please share your thoughts in the comments below!  The post LL 002: Interview with Greg & Rachel Denning first appeared on Live Limitless.

In the first ever session of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Jacob Sokol of Sensophy.com. Jacob Sokol writes for his amazing blog, Sensophy.com, where he inspires people to find their passions and live an extraordinary life. Jacob quit his lucrative job in New York City, travelled the world, became a life coach, and is about to launch a super cool online conference on April 22nd. He also accepted a challenge from a reader and ended up going to a New York Jets game with Gary Vaynerchuk. If you’re interested in signing up for the WTF Should I do with my Life virtual conference on April 22nd, Click here to take a look. (affiliate link) If you enjoy the interview, please leave feedback on iTunes and share your thoughts below. In this episode, we talk about: Why he gave up such a sick life in New York City Why he chose a trip abroad as a catalyst for changing his life Why we don’t need to be our “role” in society Why a big change might just be what you need in life Why you may want to get some new friends and much more. You may enjoy: (2:30): Why Jacob gave up a “great” lifestyle in New York City (7:10): Why changing your environment can really change your life in a good way (10:10): How to not have a stinky mind (11:18): Jacob tells us about his experience of attending a Jets game with Gary Vaynerchuk (15:50): We discuss why, even during hard times, Jacob still turned down a 6-figure offer for a lucrative job in IT (18:20): Jacob reaches out to an “idol” of his; Brian Johnston (20:30): Jacob introduces a virtual conference he is doing with Brian Johnson on April 22nd (23:00): We talk about a new project Jacob is working on involving helping people travel (27:15): How do we translate an ah-ha momentinto lasting change *** I hope you enjoyed this interview as much as I loved doing it. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below. If you’d like to ask Jacob something, share it below as well and he’ll come take a look. If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes and check it out. If you’d like to subscribe to the site, check the right hand corner at the top of the page. Peace.The post LL 001: Interview with Jacob Sokol first appeared on Live Limitless.