In this episode, Wayne interviews Liz Scully, a digital nomad and founder of Rethink Central, to discuss the challenges and strategies for building connections while living a nomadic lifestyle. As a digital nomad, Liz has firsthand experience in navigating the challenges of building connections while living and working remotely around the world. Her insights and expertise provide valuable guidance for individuals seeking to create meaningful relationships and networks in the digital nomad lifestyle. Liz shares her experiences, insights, and practical tips for staying connected, networking, and creating a supportive community while working remotely and traveling the world. 

Key Takeaways

1. Building connections as a digital nomad requires reaching out to friends, colleagues, and networks in new locations.
2. Meeting people in new places involves regular interaction and making an effort to connect.
3. Mastermind groups provide valuable support, accountability, and a safe space for asking questions and receiving feedback.
4. Mastermind groups can be beneficial in various contexts, not just for entrepreneurs.
5. Having a supportive community that understands the challenges of running a business is essential.
6. Technology, online communities, and social media platforms play a crucial role in connecting with like-minded individuals.
7. Maintaining relationships with people in different time zones requires flexibility, understanding, and intentional communication.

Timestamps

00:02:19 - Introduction of Liz Scully and her background as a digital nomad.
00:04:36 - Challenges faced by digital nomads in building connections and creating a support system.
00:06:45 - Importance of reaching out to friends, colleagues, and networks in new locations.
00:11:26 - Process of creating a network and life as a digital nomad.
00:11:28 - Approaches to meeting people in new places and the significance of regular interaction.
00:13:06 - Definition and benefits of mastermind groups in various contexts.
00:14:57 - Importance of having a group that understands the challenges of running a business.
00:16:38 - Strategies for meeting new people and building connections while traveling.
00:18:05 - Role of technology and online communities in finding like-minded individuals.
00:19:01 - Strategies for staying connected with people in different locations and time zones.
00:21:01 - Importance of investing time and effort into building connections and maintaining a support system.

Featured Guest

Name: Liz Scully

What She Does: Founder of Rethink Central, Business Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Founder of the International Mastermind Certificate Program

Notable: Liz Scully spent 20 years working on big Hollywood films - she's won an Emmy and her work is multi-Oscar nominated. Now, she's a business strategist and a Mastermind coach and KNOWS business can be ridiculously fun as well as highly effective. She's Irish, nomadic and as confused as everyone else why she has an English accent.