[300] Three Words That Will Make 2017 The Best Year Ever
Each year, I pick one word which explains what I want the next year to look, be, feel and sound like, and focuses me in on those intentions. But this…
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Each year, I pick one word which explains what I want the next year to look, be, feel and sound like, and focuses me in on those intentions. But this…
I’m ready to have a rocking 2017, are you? As 2016 rolls to a close, I thought we could all do with a healthy cocktail of inspiration, motivation, practical advice,…
Is selling the business you love the only way to achieve whatever you want? Michael Gerber, the author of the New York Times bestseller, The E-Myth Revisited, says it is….
The future is here. Most of the things we used to think of as science fiction are slowly becoming a reality. (Okay, maybe we aren’t anywhere close to traveling back…
As we head into 2017, it’s the time of year where you want to shake things up, shift your mindset and start off the New Year with a bang. December…
Writing and self-publishing a book can feel BIG and OVERWHELMING can’t it. That’s why 95% of people never get that idea out of their head and into a book. But…
It’s one thing to get by with your business moving around the globe – it’s another entirely to co-build a thriving business like Copyblogger from a laptop. Sonia Simone has…
Mindset is everything. Am I right? It’s one thing to know your mindset needs work, and another to put in the work to look at things in a different way….
What does your best year ever look like in 2017 for you? More of the same? More reacting, more chaos, more wishing you had time for the things you really…
No matter what stage you’re at in your business, it’s a pretty safe bet that your website is front and center on your task list on an ongoing basis. Whether…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I realized something recently. I was pouring over the annual survey results, loving all the feedback and learning more about my community, and I was surprised by some of the…
One of my favourite things to talk about here on the blog and in my podcast is sexy systems. Why? Early on in my business I learned that if I organized…
Systems have a bit of a bad reputation. You probably think they’re pretty boring at face value, but it’s what they can do for you that make them sexy and…
What are we all doing here anyway? Pretty deep question, I know, but this is something that keeps coming up for me. When it comes down to it, we are all…
I recently was introduced to the Kanban method and it piqued my interest for many reasons. One, it’s the final quarter of the year and I am about to…
Freedom doesn’t always mean living out of a suitcase and jumping from country to country around the world on a whim. For the past 6 years that has definitely been how…
Getting crystal clear on what you want in your life is the key to everything. Once you know what you’re working towards, the work starts to fall into place and…
You know that famous quote, “Leap and the net will appear”? I love it but I’d like to make an addendum… Leap and you’ll work your butt off to make it…
Who we surround ourselves with can set us up on the path of our dreams or take us on a detour (if we let them). Who and what we expose…
It may seem a little out of left field. I mean, I’ve been travelling the world, living out of my suitcase for over six years. First came the apartment in…
The thing about choosing an unconventional life is there are no rules to how you do. There are no limits to the way that you can make an income and…
I’ve been talking a lot lately about YOUR Freedom Plan and what it means to create a life and business that aligns with what YOU really want. What makes life…
It’s so easy to run ourselves into the ground as busy, passionate entrepreneurs by working too hard and not looking after our health. But, that really doesn’t make sense, if…
After spending years watching entrepreneur after entrepreneur get stuck, stumble, and fail – I knew I had to create something to help people get past those common stumbling blocks when…
Imagine waking up tomorrow with no monetary constraints, no limitations at all, and the freedom to choose your perfect day. What would you do? What would it look like, exactly?…
There will always be things that we need to do. There will always be errands to run, meetings to attend, and personal care to check off. But, how we tackle…
Do you find that no matter how much time you have, it’s nearly impossible to get everything done in a day? Or maybe you get a lot done but you…
Absolutely anything and everything we could ever want to know is at our fingertips. As online business owners, we read, listen, watch and learn from others. This is incredibly powerful…
Having your blog found by a big publishing company and being offered a book deal is a bit like being discovered by a fancy Hollywood producer to be the next…
You know you want to write a book but it always seems to get pushed to the end of your very long to-do list. Maybe sometimes you think you’ll set…
You may have noticed that freedom is my thing. I work hard to have freedom in my life, I create things for you to help you find freedom, and I…
Some people are born writers. They write stories as soon as they learn how to put pencil to paper and they daydream in fantasy and complex story plots. Angela Ford…
In life you have two options: To take what’s been handed to you, or To create a lifestyle where anything is possible While the second option sounds amazing, the journey…
Finding freedom in business and adventure life isn’t just a tagline. It’s not fancy marketing. It’s the filter that I use to run all my ideas and potential projects through….
As business owners, our to-do lists often have us drowning in work. And though it’s hard work to run a business, it’s equally important to work smart and avoid burnout….
“If you got hit by a bus tomorrow, how would you fare, financially?” Geez, how depressing. I was asked that same question by two different financial advisors – there must…
You’ve heard the names: Tesla, Uber, Amazon, Netflix – the list goes on. They are companies that are impacting the world and changing the way we do ordinary things with…
One thing that I love so, so much about running my own business is the endless potential, possibility, and opportunity that comes my way. On any given day, in amongst…
You wake up in a rush, late for your first appointment, and feel like you can’t get enough done each day. For most entrepreneurs and Freedom Fighters, this can be…
We are what we believe, think, and choose. Crazy, right? It’s both scary and powerful because, on one hand, we’re in complete control and have the power to create whatever…
This month is all about THE most critical component to any entrepreneur’s success – mindset mastery. If you want to run a business and get the results that you desire, mindset…
I built my entire business on social media. It is one of the most effective, powerful and lucrative tools that I use to create and maintain my community. But, I…
I’ll be honest… There seems to be a new social media network “trend” every day. This provides a double-edge sword because while these networks can help us scale our businesses…
Did you know that some unbelievable number like 90% of people want to write and publish a book?! The great news is these days it’s possible to have your book…
Knowing how to use social media to your advantage can make a huge difference in your business. Social media shows your personality, your brand, and gives you the opportunity to…
It’s no secret I’m a BIG fan of social media, I mean I built my entire business on it, and thanks to it I’ve been able to build an incredible…
This month is all about social media. When you’re running an online business, social media can play a big part in your business. Social media is one of the best ways…
I credit this wonderful blog to beginning my entire business. First I started with just a blog, a passion yet hobby. Until the day my cofounder at the tech company…
The idea of starting a blog makes many people uncomfortable. For one, you have to “put yourself out there”, which can feel extremely scary if you’ve never done it before….
Social media is a great tool and an absolute must if you want to grow your business, get more visibility and build a really engaged tribe. I’ve been a social…
In your line of work, time is so important aspect. While we have the freedom to plan however we want, once time is gone, it’s never coming back. That’s why…
Like any online entrepreneur I love me some gadgets, tools and new technology and I see them as an investment in my business too. And there’s nothing like dropping your…
One of the best parts about having a business that allows you to work from anywhere is getting to experience different cultures. And with different cultures also come different laws…
Recently, I was honored to be a keynote speaker at DNX in Bangkok. I talked about using online tools and technology to streamline your online business and make your travel life…
March is all about what it takes to work from anywhere over on my podcast and blog. The mindset…the systems…and the tools. If you were to ask your friends, most…
Ask the average person and they’ll probably tell you that they’d prefer to be doing something other than sitting in their office at a 9-5 job. . When FlexJobs surveyed…
Paying for travel accommodations can get expensive quick. Often times, it ends up being the largest expense on the trip. But believe it or not, there’s a way for you…
I don’t talk about this topic a lot on the blog (and that’s going to change this month with the focus being on how to live and work from anywhere),…
Getting new customers and making more sales is not rocket science. Simply put – in order for potential customers to make a purchase decision, they must see enough value in the…
There’s one asset in running a business, that if you’ve got it, you should flaunt it. And that is credibility baby. Getting it in the first place, and growing it…
There are many parts to running a profitable business: A great product The right systems A talented team But to separate yourself from the competition (and have raving fans) you…
When I first started my business it took me 6 months before I actually got around to asking people to optin to my email list. It was such a rookie…
For many entrepreneurs, the story isn’t always picture perfect. In fact, it hardly is. We have our ups – where we’re generating leads, customers, and are loving every second. But before…
One of the toughest things do when you are starting out and even as you’re growing your business, is figuring out and defining your true expertise. To give you an example,when I…
Have you ever sat around and wondered… “what should I be doing right now to grow my business?” We’ve all been there… And, with so many distractions around us these…
The theme on my podcast and blog for this month is all about how to gain visibility, build credibility and get more leads that convert into sales. Do you want to…
Having a successful business online comes down to one thing: Knowing how to make sales. After all, what’s a business without knowing how to make money? Today’s guest is not…
Even though I ask you to focus on ONE major thing in your business – your mission, your expertise, you know the one thing, that doesn’t mean we can’t spin…
In business, everything always boils down to sales. When you know how to get the exact kind of clients you desire, you literally have the ticket in your hand to…
If I received $10 for every time I got asked a question around pricing and how much to charge I’d be a freakin millionaire by now, like: How much should…
Story telling is all the rage online these days… But the problem is that no one really explains how and when to do it properly. When you communicate your message…
This last week I have wished for quite a lot and manifested some big audacious goals….and it seems to be all falling out of the sky for me and landing…
Creating epic blog posts, podcast episodes, and websites isn’t the hard part of running an online business… It’s knowing what kind of content is going to be most useful and valuable…
The first few weeks of the New Year are often when you’ll find yourself contemplating where the last year went to, and more importantly how you want this year to…
If you’re in planning mode for this new year, then I bet that you probably feel like this: You don’t know where to start or don’t know how to get…
At this time of the year I like to do my Annual Review and reflect on the key highlights of 2015 – both personally and professionally. It’s been in some…
Today’s guest is not only an awesome mom, and wonderful wife, she’s also a mega successful entrepreneur who owns three beautiful spas throughout the United States, and still finds plenty…
The two questions I get asked the most are ‘how do I find my niche?’ and ‘when should I give up on what I’ve started?’. Clearly these are both important,…
When Oprah rocks into town, you have to seize the moment and go and see her own her power on stage. And that’s exactly what happened on Wednesday night when…
So what the heck is SEO? Well it is an acronym for “Search Engine Optimization”. It refers to the process of your website appearing in search results. In other words…
A week ago today I never thought I’d walk into Room 3, Ward 4 at Kenepuru Hospital to see that Dad had passed away and left us. At that very moment,…
Do you want to build your own online business in 2016 and make real money that supports your ideal lifestyle? Well if you follow my podcast you’ll know that I’ve…
Having a successful blog doesn’t happen overnight. In fact it can take years of fine tuning and honing your voice, the art of writing and knowing what will resonate with…
With the internet, we can reach out directly to our ideal clients, family, friends and community that supports us. But what if you have big dreams, working remotely from a…
This week is very special week for entrepreneurs because it’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), 16-22 November. Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch…
You may start blogging as a hobby, but if you take it seriously form the beginning it can be a powerful tool to grow your business and position you as an expert….
The BIGGEST reason why people do not know what they really want to do is that they cannot figure out their sweet spot. I’m talking about the intersection between what…
Could you imagine starting a digital magazine business and having to compete with the likes of Huffington Post and Forbes? Today’s guest did just that and became very successful in a…
It’s the last thing any one should ever experience – an attack from hackers. Yet if you have any online presence in the form of a blog, website or let’s…
If you read my Suitcase Entrepreneur survey results this year, for the question on ‘What’s the single biggest challenge you are facing in your business?’ 4 of the top 10…
In last week’s Fresh in Fifteen podcast “A Peek Into Your Website and the Power of a Call-to-Action” I asked people to leave a comment below the podcast if they…
If you are following me on Periscope, Day 17 of my 30 day Periscope Challenge was all about how to make the most of a big media opportunity. It was inspired…
If you’re being honest with yourself right now, would you say your website has a powerful and effective call to action? If your answer is YES, congrats on focusing on and achieving…
‘They’ say having kids stops you from traveling. I don’t plan on having one, but if I did I wouldn’t let it stop me and I know enough traveling parents to…
Since I first became obsessed with how to have more freedom in my life, I’ve always asked this question to my community – what does FREEDOM mean to you? There…
You may know Michael Port as the author of Book Yourself Solid but did you know that he was once an actor and he starred in film projects like Sex and…
So what the heck is Periscope you may be asking, why is everyone sending hearts, and how on earth can I use this new ‘darling’ of social media to build…
Like me, your business might be predominantly online, but live events are a great tool for your business. Why? Because live events or masterminds can help you share your message far…
Did you know that on the 30th of September it was officially International Podcast Day? And did you know that podcasting officially started back in 2004! Since starting The Suitcase Entrepreneur Podcast…
Launching a digital or physical product is quite an undertaking. But once it’s launched a lot of people then struggle getting publicity for their brand and landing media coverage to ensure ongoing…
It’s never easy being a mompreneur or a dadpreneur and I really appreciate them because they are incredible at juggling family and career. But how do you take it a…
If I’m honest I think most of us dream of one day standing on stage, delivering the most epic talk of our life, to an audience that are just hanging…
When you are just starting out in a new profession or you’re taking your business into an entirely new industry, it can be pretty challenging to find new clients. That’s the problem Malinda…
If you know my story, you’ll know that I had ‘real jobs’ myself before I decided to quit my 8 years in the corporate world and leave the 9-5, create…
So I’ve been looking through back through the results I shared from my 2015 Suitcase Entrepreneur Survey and then delved deeper into people’s individual responses. One person’s question caught my eye…
You may have heard the term tele-summit in the past which conjured up images of slimy and tacky online events run over a group phone line with bad marketing –…
If you really, truly want to rock out this year both personally and professionally, you have to set SMART goals and take action toward achieving them. And it’s probably that…
Creating and selling digital products like E-books are very popular nowadays to build your online business and monetize your skills and knowledge. They are easier to create with a very…
Having a freedom lifestyle business has many benefits including working on things you are passionate about while earning money and having more time to do the things that you want or…
Whether you are a small business business owner or an entrepreneur, landing a major piece of media is everyone’s dream. Not only does it boost your credibility and give you…
“I’m too busy.” “I’ll do it tomorrow” “I don’t know how.” Are you making too many excuses right now to actually get the important work done? The common excuse I hear most is…
Linkedin is probably the most professional of all the social media networks, and if you use it effectively it is a fantastic tool for generating leads and sales online. Nobody…
Each year I survey my awesome freedom fighting community and ask them to “Tell me what you want, what you really want?”. This year I had close to 500 people…
When you’re an entrepreneur, the biggest hurdle you’ll likely ever face is your own mindset – because in order to achieve success, we must first shift our thinking and overcome the doubts…
This week has featured some real life turbulence for me and it’s made me sit back and appreciate a couple of things, most importantly about enjoying the present moment. When I…
If there’s a pill that could beat stress and sharpen concentration, would you take it? If there was a pill that optimized your performance and turned you into a superhuman…
Often times, we solo travelers find ourselves in difficult situations just like what I’ve experienced here in Portugal. This may or may not happen to you, I hope not, but…
I’ve created a special guide to help you implement the steps John outlined in today’s episode. If you know that networking is vital to growing your business, click here to…
The Internet – it’s vital to any digital nomad and location independent entrepreneur’s life and business. Without it, you’re nothing ….or at least it can seem that black and white…
John Jantsch has been called the World’s Most Practical Small Business Expert for consistently delivering real-world, proven small business marketing ideas and strategies. He is a marketing consultant, speaker and…
For those of you who have been following my journey on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook you’ll see I’ve been falling in love with Portugal and that I have been going on quite a…
Daniel Faggella started his first brick and mortar business during his undergraduate years at URI, which was a martial arts gym in a town of 8,000 people. He was constantly thinking on how…
If you’re still trying to do everything by yourself, and think you can’t afford a team of experts to help you build and scale your business, then think again. We…
What is a starving artist? Well according to Wikipedia, a starving artist “is an artist who sacrifices material well-being in order to focus on their artwork. They typically live on minimum expenses,…
If you have been listening to my Thursday Fresh in Fifteen episodes since day one, you will recognize that they have been becoming increasingly more personal. I’m aiming to provide you with…
So what if you’re not yet ready for taking the leap into a full blown business, or you enjoy your job but you want the autonomy of creating extra revenue…
After having a 1 week digital sabbatical and relaxing holiday exploring Portugal, followed by a 4 day an Ultimate Frisbee beach tournament, I’ve had plenty of time to sit back and…
One of the biggest challenges facing millions of people daily is getting out of bed in the morning and looking forward to what faces them. A lot of people go…
There’s been a strong trend in conversations I’ve been having over the last 6 months…it all comes down to finding love on the road. As a digital nomad it’s always…
I know a lot of super creative people with more talent than I can shake a stick at. But often those very same people are undervaluing their work and claim…
I’ve been on the road for almost 5 full years now, living out of my suitcase, with no fixed base, and bouncing all over the world from continent to continent….
If there’s one person who knows how to live a truly irresistible life, it’s the lovely Jennie Harland-Khan who I first met when she interviewed me for a summit many…
In this Fresh in Fifteen episode, I’ll answer a great and honest question I got via email from a community member. It’s a growing trend I’ve been witnessing (and you probably have too) that…
Starting an online business, or any business for that matter, is a wonderful and exhilarating experience… apart from the crappy times when you feel all alone and like no-one else…
I thought it was about time I answered a question from my community. So when Ashley Grant, a Freedom Plan member of mine, dropped me a line and asked me…
I am proud to call myself a Digital Nomad. But I didn’t go into my business thinking about becoming one, heck I didn’t even know what one was. What does…
In the previous Fresh in Fifteen podcast I took you behind the scenes of my most recent and hugely successful Freedom Plan launch. I talk about the importance of planning far…
For all those people that I talk to who don’t like to stand out too much, or are fearful of putting themselves out there, and wondering how much they should…
In April 2015, I launched my definitive Freedom Plan program for the second time. This 3 Stage program is one that I’m so passionate about as I believe it’s my…
A lot of people ask me if it’s really cheaper to travel full time than be based in one place. My answer is YES! Especially if you’re not aiming to…
It’s taken me a while to figure this out, but when you’re a lifestyle entrepreneur, especially one living all over the world, there are 3 key ingredients that will make…
You’ve heard about people starting successful businesses from their kitchen table, well Sarah Ladyman Bax did exactly that when she discovered she made exceptionally tasty relish. Before she knew it…
When I was in Vancouver in 2008, in the very early days of hustling as a cofounder of our tech startup, my good friend Sebastian said to me “We should…
As digital nomads and creative entrepreneurs, often the last thing we think about is our legal rights and the correct structure of our business. Especially in the ‘wild west’ of…
How we use our time affects the purpose and the quality of our life and my number one wish is that you make the most of your time, every single…
Not only does Natalie Cutler-Welsh have a great first name…she’s also in love with social media as much as I am, and has built her entire business around it. In…
Let’s face it we all want more time in our life to get more done, be more, do more and have more. The thing is, we are all given the…
I love hacking time. I adore being more productive. And I geek out on streamlining my systems. But it wasn’t always that way. And there were two things that helped…
It’s inevitable that, at some point the lifetime of your business, you will encounter a customer that, simply put is just a dickhead. Who’s mere ignorance or rudeness just makes…
Janine Hall knows what it’s like to hit point break in a demanding executive role. “My fashion executive role took me around the world but eventually I burned out. All…
If I told you that you couldn’t go online at all for a whole 24 hours would you be thrilled or freak out? I’m thinking for 98% of the population…
My motto for the Suitcase Entrepreneur has been Create freedom in business and adventure in life for as long as I’ve run my business. It’s also something I live and breathe…
When it comes to getting the most out of life, I often find that people aren’t clear on exactly what they want out of situations, and so naturally they don’t…
When I’m traveling the world one of my favorite services to use to book and stay in accommodation for short or long term is AirBnB, whether I want to book into…
I was out to dinner with a lovely young lady called Kristel, who was in my community and got in touch when she knew I was in Ubud to see if…
I’m all about keeping it real and so, from time to time, on my podcast I bring in clients and listeners who are on their own entrepreneurial journey, because I…
One of the most common questions I get asked all the time is “Where in the world are you right now Natalie?” Up until this point I’d just tell them,…
Over the years my message around building an online business has been clear – if you are true to yourself, create incredibly valuable work and harness the power of your…
Let’s get a little deep and meaningful here shall we. I’d like to spill 3 secrets you really ought to know if traveling the world, taking in the sights and…
Think back to the 90’s when the Internet properly started making its way into people’s homes. With dial up speeds that could rival that of a snail, imagine what it was…
Lately, it seems as though everyone and their next door neighbour is asking me this one question; “Is there a market for this?” To be fair, when you are first…
Can you imagine a life where you had to wake up every day, commute to a job you hate, and just go through the motions, all in the name of…
I love crowd funding. Not only is it an amazing tool for entrepreneurs who need some capital to get their start up off the ground, it’s also a really awesome…
Have you been struggling to figure out what you want to do with your career? You may be stuck in a job you hate or trying to determine what you…
Do you ever feel like you are constantly being bombarded by emails and can’t get ahead? Are hours crawling by as you get sucked into scrolling through your Inbox? Does the…
I am incredibly honored and excited to introduce this podcast guest. In fact, this guest is someone who has greatly influenced my work and someone who I admire in both…
Right now I am sitting in beautiful Bali enjoying all the simple pleasures this country has to offer with my good friend Marianne Cantwell from Free Range Humans. After a…
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to live in another country for an extended period of time? Wouldn’t it be great if you could live like a King…
Each year I like to sit down, pull out my crystal ball and make my predictions for the future trends. In other words I like to read up on the futurists…
When I think back over my first year of business, it was full of hustle. I was writing posts, creating digital products, growing my social profiles, networking and every other…
Can you believe that I have now been blogging for over 5 years! I can hardly fathom that myself, although in the grand scheme of things that is not actually that…
Creating and growing your own business is not a journey for the fainthearted. You almost always go into it with a vision and a dream, plug away at it for years,…
Welcome to the first ever Suitcase Entrepreneur Fresh in Fifteen podcast episode and the official announcement that the Suitcase Entrepreneur podcast is going twice weekly! After my pivotal vacation in…
Raise your hand if you came into the New Year with a big goal that you wanted to achieve. *raises hand* Me too! The thing about goals is that we…
Two years ago to the day I was sitting on a golden sand beach on Penang Island, Malaysia, sipping on a coconut and watching the waves lapping the shore. I…
I want you to take a moment to think of some of your fave top successful business owners – like Richard Branson, Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey. What do you think all of…
Being an entrepreneur is such a roller coaster ride. We struggle with our own personal challenges and doubt ourselves sometimes, yet we are also thought leaders and creators who have…
The New Year is upon us and it has me thinking about all the new goals I want to achieve, the new level of success I want to reach and…
In case you hadn’t notice yet, I live and breathe freedom (like a dragon breathes fire) and the philosophy behind all facets of freedom isn’t one I admire, but one…
There’s just something about starting a New Year that kicks our butts into gear and gives us that extra ounce of motivation that can help us take our business and…
I am a fan of YouTube. I think it’s a great platform for interacting with your audience in a unique and personal way. I’ve been creating and sharing videos to…
Picture this; bright lights, big stage, you at the center…in front of a massive audience who is just dying to hear what you have to say. Tell me; does this make…
I am beyond excited about this podcast guest. Not only is this particular guest a very good friend of mine, but he has a crazy cool story and wickedly successful…
Alright ladies, I’ve got a question for you. When things go great in your life do your friend and family truly see the hard work you put in or do…
I’m not shy about my love for social media. It has been one of the greatest tools in helping me get my message out there and build my personal brand….
For the better part of the past 4 years I have been living out of my suitcase and traveling around the world. If you’ve kept up with my blog then…
Hey ya’ll! While Natalie is off in Samoa on a well deserved vacation, I thought I’d take this opportunity to hijack her blog and tell you a story – yes…
How would you define entrepreneurship? I bet I can guess; it requires cursing the conventional, refusing to conform to a 9-5, and building your very own business. Chances are that…
Some people are born with the entrepreneur bug. They know from an early age that they don’t fit into the corporate world, wouldn’t like being under tight fisted management, but…
We all want to better ourselves, but would you build an empire doing this? Well, this week’s guest Aubrey Marcus sure did. Aubrey has always been fascinated in the pursuit…
I am incredibly excited because not only am I right in the middle of my Freedom Plan launch, but I have just had my website re-designed. It’s been a long…
We’ve all had diverse lives before we started our entrepreneurial journey. I worked in a corporate environment for years before I decided to cut the cord and go out on…
You’ve heard me talk about finding your sweet spot before; that beautiful intersection where your passions intertwine with what you’re good at and what people are willing to pay for. Many…
I have met a lot of people who are following their dreams, living a life they love and building a sustainable business around, but none more so than Dave Cornthwaite….
I get emails every single day from my awesome Freedom Fighters telling me about their hopes and dreams, their desire for a freedom based business, where they’re stuck or succeeding…
I’ve always believed that traveling is an incredible way to get to know someone. Being on the road puts you in scenarios that you wouldn’t typically experience if you weren’t…
You know that freedom is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. Creating freedom in business and my life isn’t just a philosophy for me, it is…
Traveling and building a business is my jam (obviously!) and I have loved every minute of going on this journey independently. Building my brand solo has allowed me to go…
If you don’t already know Tamara Thorpe, I could introduce her in a number of ways; an experienced traveler, an adventure junkie, a teaching professional or a millennial expert. Growing up,…
I have spent so many years on the road that traveling feels like second nature to me. Often times I don’t think twice about my lifestyle unless someone happens to…
Can you believe it – 100 episodes! I am incredibly grateful and excited to be celebrating this milestone. Besides being a milestone episode, this particular podcast means a lot to…
I like to think of myself as somewhat of an expert when it comes to travelling and running a business. I mean, I’ve built my entire business around this. Over…
Want to know what the most frequently asked question is that I get from both new and established business owner? “Natalie, how the heck do you get more clients?” There are…
A business isn’t a business if there’s no one buying what you are selling. So how do you catch your audience’s attention, keep them engaged and then convert them? Killer…
I like to think of myself as pretty savvy when it comes to social media and marketing, but there are some people who have just nailed it. Scott Stratten is…
Would you consider selling your name? Well, that’s exactly what this podcast guest has done – not once, not twice, but thrice! Jason “Surfrapp” originally known as Jason Sadler is…
I met author, speaker and business consultant Pam Slim when I was first starting out in business. She was speaking at an event in Vancouver, where I was living at the…
I have said it time and time again; social media is an incredibly useful (and free!) way to harness the power of online marketing and build your brand and business….
As an entrepreneur we often face two major challenges; deciding which project to take on and effectively building our email lists. I mean, think about it. We’re always coming up…
Working in the corporate world as an electrical engineer, Farnoosh Brock always knew that in order to find happiness again, she needed a big change. So she started thinking with…
With authors lining up to become clients, Tim Grahl has come a long way from his days of personally reaching out to authors to kickstart his business. He’s devised a…
In April 2010 this girl, yeah me Natalie Sisson, set out to start her own business. Four years later and it’s going stronger than ever. I think as entrepreneurs we…
Podcasts have seen explosive growth in the last 6-12 months. I’m a huge fan of podcasts and think they’re great – obviously, as I love hosting my own! Each week,…
I’ve heard a lot of great startup stories, but this one may just take the cake. Kim Overton was working as a personal trainer when she discovered her hidden business…
Most small businesses don’t know how important a powerful brand can be, let alone what a brand really is and how to go about establishing their own. That’s why I…
Many of you have asked me how I actually live my Suitcase Entrepreneur life. More specifically, people seem to want to know how I work on the go and maintain…
If you’re a world traveller like me, you probably know what it feels like to come home and feel like you don’t really fit in. Maybe you feel like things…
I’ve been on the road full-time for almost four years, and I feel pretty damn pro at the whole process. I mean, I even self-published my #1 Amazon Bestselling book…
Srinvas Rao, founder of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast and author, has had a whirlwind of a year since I spoke with him last on this podcast. Back then, he was…
I think Sinead O’Connor said it best in her song `Nothing compares to you’. And it’s true. It really doesn’t. Your aim in life should be to be the very…
If you haven’t jumped on the Google Plus bandwagon yet, today is the day you NEED to start. Yifat Cohen, the Google Plus Go To Gal, offers straightforward advice on…
Derek Sivers, founder of CDBaby and serial entrepreneur, could be the poster boy for reluctant entrepreneurship. Even though he ended up selling CDBaby for 22 million dollars, he never planned…
As entrepreneurs we’ve gained somewhat of a reputation for working like crazy on our businesses, no matter what it takes and at all hours. While it’s definitely not healthy for…
If I’m really honest, there are still a lot of people who have no clue about what I do and I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in this. In fact…
If I told you that there was a secret to saving more money in your business each year, would you want to know it? As you’ll hear Kyle Durand, business…
Have you ever wondered how speakers like Tony Robbins built a speaking career and a huge business around it? It’s fascinating, because becoming a speaker can seem like a pretty…
Tom Morkes has never been a fan of conformity, which was why he was the obvious choice to win one of 10 Scholarships that came out of my $100 Change Program…
The New Year is one of those times when you feel anything is possible, that real serious change can be made and that all those hopes and dreams you have…
In case you haven’t yet read my bestselling book, I dedicated a whole section on HUGE trend of mobile for your business in Chapter 4 and I gave tips on how…
Every feel like there’s a disconnect between who you are and what your brand says about you? I think personal branding is one of THE most important areas you can…
Peter Shankman, founder of the valuable, simple and painless press service Help a Reporter Out (HARO), believes adamantly in two ideas. 1.) Life should be fun, so work should be…
It’s hard to believe that 2014 is just three weeks away. This is about the time that every man, woman and their cat and dog start thinking about their plans…
Jill Stanton, co-founder of Screw the Nine to Five, started out in online business with the belief that it was going to be easy…just like most of us think when…
When Dan Norris started WPCurve, a business devoted to offering small website tech fixes on a subscription basis, Alex McClafferty knew that he had to jump on board as a…
Can I tell you a secret? Even after building my business up to where it is now, I’m still not where I want to be in terms of my revenue…
In this podcast interview, you’ll learn about one of the most overlooked areas, we as entrepreneurs usually fail to focus on from the get go – that is defining your…
Some people struggle all their life to ‘find their true calling’ and if you’ve been wondering exactly what it is that you should be doing you’re probably searching for your…
Anne Samoilov has proved to be the leading lady in the online launch field. She first started out with the likes of Laura Roeder and Marie Forleo (she ran the…
Turns out that even if you rack up $20,000 dollars of credit card debt within a year like Kate Northrup did, you can still turn it all around to become…
In the past six months a lot has been happening with my business including the launch of my No#1 Bestselling book on Amazon as well as a 2 month long…
Honestly, Gideon Shalwick is like the grand master of online video marketing. In the past ten years, he’s built up an incredible audience base and has managed to teach tonnes…
Raise your hand if you’ve felt the pain of not having enough time, being overworked, and feeling underpaid ever in your business. I know I have, and it’s likely that…
As I’ve continued to grow my business and figure out this entrepreneurship thing, I often get asked by people who see what I’ve achieved this question: What got you started…
Erika Lyremark, founder of the Daily Whip and author of Think Like a Stripper, has carved a unique space for herself in the business coaching world – and not just…
If you’ve been exploring the professional speaking path as a small business owner, you know that it’s not an easy route to take. Hugh Culver, professional keynote speaker and author,…
In today’s post for the 30 Day Blog Challenge we’re changing things up a little. The number one reason is that every second Monday I release my podcast without fail….
Rebekah Tyler is a fellow Kiwi who had a big dream and then set out to achieve it. She did this because she has a big heart, a generosity of…
Liz DiAlto, quite simply put, is a fitness bombshell whose core strategy is being herself online. This strategy, plus her total willingness to take more than one risk, put her…
John Lee Dumas is the founder of EntrepreneurOnFire, a daily podcast interviewing today’s most successful and inspiring entrepreneurs. He launched his podcast in September 2012 and has gone on to…
Jenny Blake is an author, speaker and micro-business coach who is passionate about helping people move beyond burnout and build a dynamic, sustainable career on their own terms. She believes…
After just 8 months of blogging, Gregory Ciotti grew his email subscriber list to over 100,000 subscribers. He achieved this in part due to his love of research papers, that…
If you loved Episode 42 and Episode 45 of the Suitcase Entrepreneur podcast on self-publishing, becoming an Amazon bestselling author in less than 8 weeks and my Kickstarter campaign, then you will love this episode,…
While much of the world loves Chris Ducker for his endearing British accent, there’s a tonne more to him than meets the eye (or the ear for that matter). He’s a serial…
There are just too many reasons not to love Marianne Cantwell – founder of the super engaged movement of free range humans. Marianne is the poster child for showing that you can…
If you loved Episode 42 of the Suitcase Entrepreneur podcast on self-publishing and becoming an Amazon bestselling author in less than 8 weeks, then you’ll love today’s episode which is Part 2….
Pat Flynn’s key strategy is to `be everywhere’ and it’s obviously working as he is quite simply crushing it online and off, all while being one of the nicest and most…
Two exciting things – this week’s episode is jam packed with productivity tips and I have a sponsor for my podcast! Find out all below. When I first met Californian…
Did you know that while 90% of us want to write a book, the truth is that only a small percentage of us ever will. Fortunately, that’s changing right before…
There is one man who I respect more than anyone else in the online marketing world and his name is Clay Collins, founder of LeadBrite. When I first came across…
As a suitcase entrepreneur, there is no option but to live the lifestyle of a minimalist. It makes it super easy to say no to things that you know you…
Personally I have a girl crush on Ashley Ambirge, and I know I’m not alone. This super sassy and amazingly talented digital entrepreneur has built a multiple six figure business…
When I first met Pace and Kyeli at the World Domination Summit in 2011, I knew these were no ordinary women. They had huge hearts, a sense of peace and…
In under 24 hours we will be welcoming in 2013. So how are we going to make this new year stellar? How can we quit making resolutions that fall apart…
Micki and Charles Kosman have been to numerous locations around the globe and have been traveling and living in different destinations for over 10 years now. They both love travel…
Johnny B Truant runs a different kind of business that tends to buck the traditional view you may have of `slimy internet marketers’. He’s built a 5 figure monthly revenue business…
Amy Porterfield is a powerful social media strategist and co-author of Facebook Marketing All in One for Dummies. She’s also built an impressive business based on becoming an expert in a very popular…
Love. Play. Work. That’s what this location independent couple live for while traveling the world and running their online businesses. They also help people like you reach location independency through…
The Suitcase Entrepreneur Podcast is proud to present our first iPhone App Developer, entrepreneur, and blogger to the show. Benny used to have a normal 9-5 job until he realized…
Have you ever read a blog that combines both psychology and online marketing insight to help you find out what your audience is thinking? Well, Derek Halpern is the genius behind Social…
Like many people, Matt Keynes dreamed of leaving his office job to travel to far flung places. In 2005 he used some of his short vacation time to head off…
I am really not sure Chris Guillebeau needs any introduction here, or anywhere on this planet. This is the man who has traveled to almost every country in the world,…
Born in the UK, Annabel Candy has traveled to over 40 countries, lived in eight of them and holds both British and Kiwi passports. She’s now living in Australia, writing…
If you want to know someone who stands out for their unique personality, quirky style and unmissable designs, then let me introduce you to Mars Dorian, my first German podcast…
If you want to know how to start an internet business today and generate income that gives you true freedom to do what you want, then you’re in the right…
April Bowles of Blacksburg Belle is another awesome female blogger that empowers women to build a business based on their creative hobby and I had the pleasure of interviewing her for my…
It was such a great pleasure to interview the enthusiastic Danny Iny, co-creator of Firepole Marketing also known as the Freddy Krueger of Blogging, for his amazing ability to write prolifically and…
Could Scott Dinsmore be one of the most passionate people around? He certainly has enough passion to inspire over 14,000 plus people to join him over at Live Your Legend,…
So you might wander what this Multipotentialite topic is all about. Emilie Wapnick defines it as someone with curiosity in many interests, who has a hard time narrowing out their…
Featured in this week’s Suitcase Entrepreneur Podcast is Jun Loayza, a young and unique lifestyle designer who has successfully co-founded a start-up company in the Silicon Valley and immersed himself in the…
Dean Dwyer creatively sculpted his blog Make Shift Happen, by blowing up the current model for weight loss (which is horribly flawed) and introduced a more progressive concept called Lean Thinking,…
A man who seeks better living through uncertainty, taking more risks in life, and so leads to better and more fulfilling lifestyle. A fellow who enjoys stepping outside his comfort…
Yoga teacher, online entrepreneur, and social media presence Dashama has creatively built her lifestyle to support her ambitions to inspire as many people globally through the practice of yoga and…
Have you ever tried looking for a womanly website that combines travel, modern design, quirky topics, humanitarian heart, and a spice of dating advice? Well this year’s new girl crush…
“How many times have you heard someone say I’m quitting my job and moving to an island. I did…sort of. I moved to Costa Rica, and although it is not an…
Don’t you love those stories where dreams do actually come through. Where the girl falls in love with the foreigner and they go sailing off around the world together and…
So you want to take on the world then? Have grand dreams of starting your own business but just not sure where to start? Or perhaps you think you’re too…
If there’s one person who makes me realise my epic bike ride of 6,445km to Africa is totally doable, it would be Steve Kamb of NerdFitness, because this guy exercises…
Do you ever meet the kind of person that makes you stop in your tracks? That person who blows you away with their love and gratitude, their generosity and their…
You can’t help but like Sean Ogle. He has an infectious energy, a great attitude to life, and it’s true to say he’s popular with the ladies (all his friends…
Want to live a ridiculously extraordinary life? Then you should meet Karol Gadja as he the kind of guy you will want on your team. Yes, he is a he…
You may just have heard of Corbett Barr. If not, I’d question where you’ve been hanging out on the web. Aside from being a really down to earth guy, who…
I had the pleasure of meeting Jodi Ettenberg, a pint-sized powerhouse and chief adventurer at Legal Nomads, at the World Domination Summit in Portland this year. She was a key speaker…
In this week’s podcast, I speak with someone living the dream. A tropical one at that. I was inspired getting off this interview with Dan Andrews, of Tropical MBA fame….
Srini Rao is a man living the dream. Currently he spends his time in Costa Rica, a world class surf destination, doing what he loves most – surfing, blogging, podcasting,…
Earlier this year I had the 8th person in a row tell me I really should speak to Colin Wright over at Exile Lifestyle because we have so much in…
In this latest Suitcase Entrepreneur podcast I get to chat with the lovely Laura Roeder. You may have heard about this gal who is making waves on the internet through…
Benny The Irish Polyglot is a larger than life character I had the pleasure of meeting at the World Domination Summit recently. Well before that I had noticed his meteoric rise…
Welcome to the second episode of The Suitcase Entrepreneur podcast. Every second Monday I aim to bring you a new interview of an online entrepreneur or influencer, from around the…
Well it looks like today’s a pretty historic day. Porque? Well you are officially the first person in the world to be listening to the one, the only, the brand spanking new…