From Furniture Salesman to Living in Costa Rica as an Expat, Entrepreneur, and Podcaster

Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise. (Referral link)   British expat and entrepreneur, Jamie Atkinson, reveals how he went from working as a furniture salesman to living and working online in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.   He details his journey to becoming a digital nomad and online business owner. He also discloses his cost of living in Tamarindo and shares his candid views on the pros and cons of living in Costa Rica.   At the end of this episode, he gives his top business and sales advice that you can apply to any industry. He also shares how he started, grew, and monetized his podcast.    Jamie Atkinson is such a fun, high-energy guy with tons of business and life experience to share. If you’re an aspiring digital nomad, online business owner, or want to live in Costa Rica someday, this episode is for you!   Episode 196 Special Offers:  Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise Become a Patreon Patron and support the podcast Buy a copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies Start earning an online income with the Freelance to Freedom Online Course Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter   EPISODE 196 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Pros and cons of living in Costa Rica Cost of living in Costa Rica How much to rent a 3BR apartment in Tamarindo How the increased cost of living is impacting crime rates in Costa Rica How to boost your productivity and quality of life as an entrepreneur. Making friends and building a community abroad. Tips for creating work/life balance while working remotely. Preparing to become a digital nomad. All the ways Jamie tried to make money online before starting a remote online coaching business. How to learn new professional skills to increase your income and level up in your career. Jamie’s #1 sales tip/skill his team focuses on. How to transfer your skills from past jobs to a new career. Reasons why people fail at starting a podcast How to know if you should start a podcast this year. How to monetize your podcast using Jamie’s step-by-step sales framework.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Why did you leave England and how did you end up in Costa Rica? How do you find fast wifi in Tamarindo? What is the cost of living in Costa Rica? How safe is it to live in Costa Rica as a "gringo"? Can you attribute your current business success to your job in furniture sales? What are your best tips for being a great salesperson? Who should start a podcast in 2023? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Send Money Online: Wise (TransferWise) Website Hosting: Bluehost   Related Podcasts: How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium How To Live Like a Local Anywhere in the World With Brent and Michael Are Going Places Is It Possible To Fully Integrate With a Foreign Culture?   Related Videos: 8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left] What the British Think of American Tourists 🇺🇸🤔 Costa Rica Cost of Living for Foreigners and Expats Best Places for Expats To Live in Costa Rica How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] What I Dislike About Living Abroad After 20 Years in 60 Countries The Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa Explained 🌴🐒   Connect with Jamie: Follow him on Instagram Connect with him on Facebook Listen to High-Ticket Podcast Rebels  Get featured on Jamie’s Podcast   Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Kristin’s weekly newsletter Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group   ...........................................................................................   Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com