The Maverick Show: Global Travel Stories & Life Beyond Borders

Caeli Ridge shares her entrepreneurial journey and her path to becoming the owner and CEO of Ridge Lending Group.____________________________________Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________She talks about her own real estate investing experience buying over 40 rental properties of her own and also helping tens of thousands of real estate investors build their rental property portfolios with conventional mortgage financing. Caeli takes us behind the scenes. explains the profit model of a mortgage lender and breaks down the various fee structures of how lenders make their money. She then explains the larger eco-system of how mortgages are sold, closed, serviced, and then re-sold on the secondary market as mortgage-backed securities. She then explains why the 30-year fixed mortgage is such a uniquely advantageous product and why it is not offered anywhere else in the world. Caeli then gives historical context about the mortgage lending dynamics that contributed to The Great Recession of 2008 and why The Great Shutdown of 2020 is entirely different with respect to both lending and home price dynamics. She also talks about the “mortgage forbearance” provision of the CARES Act and what to be cautious of when exercising it. She then explains mortgage qualification guidelines and breaks down the criteria for a credit score, assets, and debt-to-income ratio. She explains that qualified buyers can still get up to 10 mortgages (what she calls “10 Golden Tickets”) but shares which guidelines have tightened up during The Great Shutdown. She then talks about how to transfer your properties into an LLC and the legal nuances of which you should be aware when doing so. And, finally, she explains how and why the 30-Year-Fixed Rate Mortgages could possibly disappear in 2021. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE.____________________________________See my Top 10 Apps For Digital NomadsSee my Top 10 Books For Digital NomadsSee my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and RecommendSee How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)____________________________________ENJOYING THE SHOW?Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

New York Times Bestselling Author and CPA Diane Kennedy return to The Maverick Show to break down all the U.S. Government's stimulus bills, how to get free money, and which of the new programs are applicable to you--whether you're unemployed, self-employed, a freelancer, a business owner, or a real estate investor. ____________________________________Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________She explains the incredible boost in unemployment benefits, how to navigate the backlog, and how independent contractors and self-employed people can qualify for the "Paycheck Protection Program" along with business owners. She explains the eviction moratorium as well as the mortgage forbearance program and then talks about little known stimulus benefits for individuals with student loans and businesses who qualify for micro-loans. Diane also talks about the real estate market, how her personal portfolio is holding up and shares tips on optimizing rent collection. She explains why she doesn't think the housing market is going to have a major crash and why she and most of her real estate investor clients are looking to buy more rental properties within the next 30 days. She also discusses her new book "CoronaTax: Free Money. New Opportunities" that was just published and offers Maverick Show listeners an opportunity to join a free private Facebook Group with purchase of the book to get ongoing updates. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE.____________________________________See my Top 10 Apps For Digital NomadsSee my Top 10 Books For Digital NomadsSee my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and RecommendSee How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)____________________________________ENJOYING THE SHOW?Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Keith Weinhold returns to the Maverick Show to discuss real estate investing during the pandemic. ____________________________________Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________Keith explains some of the fundamental differences between the Great Recession of 2008-2009 compared with the 2020 recession, especially as related to the real estate market. Keith explains how current supply and demand factors are likely to impact U.S. home prices. He then goes on to explains how inflation works, why he believes an increase in inflation is coming, and why he recommends buying ‘hard assets’ now to prepare for it. Keith then goes on to talk about how turnkey residential investment property is the most advantageous hard asset of them all because it pays you 5 ways at the same time. He explains how buying and holding residential investment property with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage enables you not just to protect your wealth from inflation, but to profit from inflation. Keith also discusses rental demand trends and why there is likely to be an increase in demand for single-family rental properties and a decrease in demand for commercial real estate, including apartment complexes. He then gives tips on how to navigate the recent national spike in unemployment, tenant defaults, the eviction moratorium, and as well as mortgage forbearance opportunities. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE.____________________________________See my Top 10 Apps For Digital NomadsSee my Top 10 Books For Digital NomadsSee my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and RecommendSee How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)____________________________________ENJOYING THE SHOW?Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

In this episode, Matt Bowles shares the top resources he has compiled to help you thrive in the COVID-19 era.____________________________________Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________He starts by highlighting podcast episodes 77-81 which focused specifically on skills, tactics, opportunities, and problem-solving frameworks to thrive during the quarantine. He then goes on to announce the new Maverick Show “Resources” page that is now live at www.TheMaverickShow.com/Resources which is broken down into sections that include: How to Be Hyper-Productive During Chaotic and Uncertain Times. How to Design the Next Phase of Your Dream Life While Under Quarantine How to Make Money Online Now with Your Existing Skills How to Adapt Your Business to Being Fully-Remote How to Start Freelancing from Home How to Launch Your Own Podcast from Under Quarantine How to Optimize Your Mindset During the Pandemic How to Work Out and Stay Fit from Home How to Develop Incredible New Skills and Learn New Languages from Home Resources for Your Kids During the Pandemic Connect with Friends by Hosting Virtual Coffee Meetups and Wine Nights How to Make a Positive Impact During the Pandemic from Anywhere in the World. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE.____________________________________See my Top 10 Apps For Digital NomadsSee my Top 10 Books For Digital NomadsSee my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and RecommendSee How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)____________________________________ENJOYING THE SHOW?Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Arthur Worsley returns to The Maverick Show from under quarantine in Bali. ____________________________________Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________He shares problem-solving techniques that entrepreneurs can use to assess, adapt and pivot their businesses in challenging times. He also shares the key question that all business owners need to ask themselves immediately. Arthur then goes on to talk about productivity techniques you can use chaotic and uncertain times. He begins by sharing the keys to engineering your new environment and re-creating a productive routine based on your new reality. He explains how to divide work cues from relaxation cues and then explains why an evening routine is even more important than a morning routine. He shares why time tracking is so important to understand where your time really goes and then explains how to create a “not-to-do” list. He then shares the four primary reasons people procrastinate and goes through the keys to eliminating distractions and crushing procrastination so you can focus on the work that really matters. Arthur then explains how to switch off, recover, and avoid fatigue and burnout in high stress or newly chaotic environments. He gives specific tips on tending to your mental and emotional health and shares his top stress reduction techniques. He then talks about re-framing the quarantine situation as an opportunity to accelerate your learning, personal growth and skill development. He gives specific tips and resources on how to do that at an accelerated speed. He explains his Wheel of Life exercise, how to get and use his Tracktion Planner, how to access and use all the free resources on his website, and how to join his Tracktion Productivity Masterclass. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE.____________________________________See my Top 10 Apps For Digital NomadsSee my Top 10 Books For Digital NomadsSee my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and RecommendSee How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)____________________________________ENJOYING THE SHOW?Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Liam Martin jumps back on the podcast from under quarantine in Canada.____________________________________Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________He describes the impact COVID-19 has had on his two primary businesses—one of which increased sales and one of which was completely ground to a halt. He gives specific advice to entrepreneurs about how to assess the effects on your business, and how to adjust or pivot accordingly. His advice ranges from expense-cutting strategies for cash-strapped companies to buying additional businesses in particular spaces for companies with extra capital. He discusses his projections for the future of remote work in the post-COVID-19 era, and why he anticipates a spectacular resurgence of digital nomadism and related companies. He then goes on to talk about how to be caring and empathetic towards your customers during this period, while continuing to sell. He shares the keys to effective virtual business leadership and the differences with in-office company leadership. He explains how to effectively structure remote company meetings and utilize KPIs. He also talks about the crucial importance of mental and emotional health during the pandemic and gives tips on what he does for himself and how he supports his team. He then offers techniques for effective remote communication, collaboration, and project management, emphasizing the crucial importance of refining written processes. He shares the practices his company has used for ‘cross-training’ in anticipation of 20% of his staff being out sick at any given time. Liam then invites Maverick Show listeners to attend his free, one-day, virtual event, “Remote Aid 2020” that brings together leaders in the remote business space to share knowledge, answer questions, and help your company survive and thrive during the pandemic. Liam then shares tips for remaining productive under quarantine and discusses the new entrepreneurial opportunities and why now is the best time to start a business. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE.____________________________________See my Top 10 Apps For Digital NomadsSee my Top 10 Books For Digital NomadsSee my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and RecommendSee How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)____________________________________ENJOYING THE SHOW?Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Kristin Wilson jumps back on the podcast from isolation in Miami and shares the mental and emotional techniques she is using to keep her spirits up and remain productive under the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders.____________________________________Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________She gives tips on meditation resources, the importance of limiting news and social media, and increasing substantive virtual social connections with people. She then talks about the keys to remaining productive while working from home in our new reality. She shares tips on finding remote work opportunities and standing out when you apply for remote jobs. She explains how to leverage the network you already have and focus on the skills you already possess. She also talks about the best products and software she recommends for remote work. Kristin then explains that her 6-figure revenue from her relocation business was abruptly cut off by the global pandemic and explains how she has adjusted her mindset and supplemented her income. She talks about the importance for everyone to start building multiple streams of income and then proceeds to debunk a bunch of the misnomers about making money online. She shares the key to making money online quickly and explains how to craft an offer that aligns with the unique skills you already possess and focuses on who you can help today. Kristin then offers Maverick Show listeners a $100 Discount on her new Making Money Online mentorship program—a four-week course which creates a customized path for each individual person to start making online income today, with Kristin’s personal one-on-one guidance. She concludes the interview by encouraging everyone to step into their power and seize this moment for personal growth, business growth, supporting each other and affecting positive change in the world. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE.____________________________________See my Top 10 Apps For Digital NomadsSee my Top 10 Books For Digital NomadsSee my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and RecommendSee How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)____________________________________ENJOYING THE SHOW?Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Sean Tierney jumps back on the podcast from isolation in a remote villa in northern Bali. ____________________________________Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________He shares tips on disaster preparedness and explains how he and his housemates have physically, emotionally and socially prepared for 6 months of quarantine. He shares techniques for keeping fit under lockdown, keeping spirits up, and also discusses the importance of being socially responsible in times of crisis. Sean then explains the psychological benefits of gratitude and giving back during challenging times. He discusses his initiative, Charity Makeover, and explains how it is a vessel for everyone to be able to make a virtual positive contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic. He explains how Charity Makeover organizes teams of volunteers from around the world to contribute their unique skills as part of a coordinated effort to augment a designated set of charities in a single weekend. From people with highly technical skills or advanced business specialties to people willing to do simple data entry, Sean explains how everyone can sign up to contribute and also shares how people can nominate a charity to receive the support of Charity Makeover. Sean details how the virtual events work, what types of charities they have worked with, and what types of results have been achieved. Sean also shares work-from-home tips from his 4 years working remotely and offers his Nomad Prep Academy course for FREE to Maverick Show listeners, which not only includes work-from-home resources but also enables you to envision, design and plan the post-COVID-19 Chapter of your life now. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE.____________________________________See my Top 10 Apps For Digital NomadsSee my Top 10 Books For Digital NomadsSee my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and RecommendSee How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)____________________________________ENJOYING THE SHOW?Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Ali Greene jumps back on the podcast from under COVID-19 lockdown in France to share Emergency work-from-home techniques that everyone can begin implementing immediately.____________________________________Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________She discusses best practices for maintaining routine in a changed environment, navigating new work-life-family balances, creating new ‘workspace’ boundaries, and tips for communicating and coordinating with others in the household. She then shares both short-term and medium-term tips to guide business owners through this transitionary period. She explains how to set up the right tools immediately, establish a two-way trust relationship between management and staff, and emphasizes the importance of extending empathy, flexibility and support to each team member. She also talks about medium-term priorities relating to sick leave policies, honing in on top business priorities, and using long-term sustainable tools to thrive in a fully remote work environment. She then emphasizes the importance of team comradery and social connection during times of physical distancing. She suggests some fun ways companies can keep up the social cohesion and fun to keep people’s spirits up for the good of both their mental health and their work productivity. She also gives specific tips to managers about the key questions to ask their staff people and ways to keep up with life changes that are impacting individual staff members. And finally, she discusses her own company Cohana, which specializes in helping remote teams to operate in the most efficient, effective and innovative ways, and she offers a FREE CONSULT to Maverick Show listeners (link in the show notes for how to claim yours). FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE.____________________________________See my Top 10 Apps For Digital NomadsSee my Top 10 Books For Digital NomadsSee my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and RecommendSee How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)____________________________________ENJOYING THE SHOW?Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Fuad Agoro discusses growing up in Chicago as the son of Nigerian immigrants, excelling at sports, and eventually discovering entrepreneurship and becoming passionate about world travel.____________________________________Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________Matt and Fuad discuss their travels in West Africa, especially in Senegal and Nigeria. Fuad tells the story of his visit to Lagos, Nigeria during the music-festival season in December, and rolling with his cousin, Maleek Berry, one of the biggest music stars on the continent. Fuad then shares his nomad journey, and how he has structured his lifestyle since becoming a fully itinerant nomad in 2013. He shares his travel cadence, his day structure and morning routines, his packing tips, and the sustainability pillars that have allowed him to remain fully itinerant for so long and make a home wherever he is. Fuad then shares his tips for nomads in developing nutrition and fitness routines to remain healthy while traveling, changing countries, indulging in a variety of local cuisines, and having inconsistent access to exercise equipment. He even shares the key to getting and maintaining 8-pack abs. Fuad then shares his digital market expertise and talks about the keys to grabbing attention, breaking through the noise, and advertising effectively on Instagram and Facebook. He then talks about what travel means to him, shares some travel misadventures, and explains why he was named “The Smile Ambassador of Thailand”. And, finally, Fuad shares his Top 5 Afro-Beat artists and his Top 5 Hip Hop MCs of all time. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE.____________________________________See my Top 10 Apps For Digital NomadsSee my Top 10 Books For Digital NomadsSee my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and RecommendSee How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)____________________________________ENJOYING THE SHOW?Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)