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

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

“As you become a digital nomad, as you step into this world, don’t forget about all that stuff that you’ve already got. Ask how can you marry the two worlds together. How can I take this new thing that I’m super interested in… and how do I bring my existing skills and experience into that to create something unique?”
— Jamie Atkinson
 

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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: 

EPISODE 196 TOPICS DISCUSSED:

  • 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!

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