Episode Summary
Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by a favorite guest here on TRL, Goncalo Hall (@Gonzohall). Goncalo has just returned from Pipa, Brazil where he is in the process of launching the first Digital Nomad Village in Brazil. During this episode, they discuss what makes Brazil such an attractive destination for digital nomads, what most people get wrong about traveling in Brazil, and Goncalo goes behind the scenes at the business of launching nomad villages and what he’s doing to make each village self-sustainable.💬 Topics Discussed:
Why did Goncalo choose Brazil and the town of Pipa as the new destination for his digital nomad village?
Brazil’s potential as a tourist and a digital nomad spot
Discovering new spots for digital nomads
Why is Brazil a special destination in Latin America?
Safety concerns in certain parts of Brazil
Building an infrastructure in order to secure all amenities in a small town
Experiencing the local culture and cuisine as a digital nomad
Businesses and infrastructure that appear in a small community thanks to digital nomads
Organizing and setting up digital nomad events and activities
How does Goncalo make sure his nomad communities are self-sufficient?
Cooperating and partnering with local governments
Different approaches for Nomadx’s business model
Being passionate about your work and knowing what your companies mission is
The profitability of Nomadx’s business model
The future of small cities and communities
Being a leader in your community
Educating and empowering local community leaders
The development of Nomadx courses planned in the near future
Keeping track of projects and innovations in the digital nomad lifestyle
Connecting and collaborating with other remote workers and digital nomads
The advantages of running your own podcast
Are there enough leaders in the digital nomad space?
The stigmas of digital nomadism
Growing the digital nomad movement and making a real impact
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