What kind of business should you build when you want to be free from any one location?

In this first episode of our 12-part series on starting a location-independent business, host Michelle Himden sits down with serial entrepreneur Robert K. to explore what it really takes to launch a business that aligns with your skills, passions, and lifestyle goals.

💡 In this episode:

- Why freelancing and remote jobs aren't the same as building a business

- How to identify your core strengths (and turn them into income).

- Real stories of starting from scratch — including food stamps, couches, and betting on yourself.

- Should you have a co-founder? Robert’s blunt take.

- How your mindset (and second thought) will make or break your journey.

- Why your network is your net worth — and how to use it.

This conversation is real, raw, and full of actionable advice — with zero fluff and plenty of truth.

👉 If you’ve been wondering where to start, this is your launchpad.

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@nomadichotelier

@thelocationindependencepodcast

@sojournserai

@cityamihosts

Robert's social networks:

@robertkoenekamp

@pocketlisting.io

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🌐 https://www.cityami.com/

🌐 https://www.pocketlisting.io/

In this episode, Michelle Himden and Robert Koenekamp dive into how globalization has reshaped economies worldwide 🌎💼. We discuss the rising cost of living in emerging markets, the shift in global labor dynamics, and how remote work is evolving in unexpected ways.

📈 Key topics covered:

🌍 How globalization is redistributing wealth across the world

💰 The rising costs in countries like Thailand and its impact on local workers

🔧 Why hands-on jobs like plumbing and electrical work now pay more than many remote jobs

🏡 Where the best real estate investment opportunities are in emerging markets

🚀 How you can leverage globalization to scale your business

💡 Want to live a location-independent lifestyle and take advantage of globalization? This episode is for you!

📩 Share your thoughts in the comments: How has globalization impacted your career or business? Have you noticed cost-of-living changes in any country you've lived in or traveled to? ✈️🏠

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In this episode of The Location Independence Podcast, Michelle and Robert dive into the power of diversification and how it can be the key to financing a location-independent lifestyle. From real estate investments to launching businesses and unexpected income-generating strategies, they share practical insights and real-life experiences for those looking to achieve financial and geographic freedom.

They also discuss how expanding your mindset and opportunities through diversifying not just your assets, but also your education, social circles, and life experiences can make all the difference. Want to start building a life without limits? This episode is for you!

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