The episodes to not miss!
Indispensable episodes to turn expat dual career challenges into great opportunities
From Expat Spouse to Global Entrepreneur
We organized Tandem Nomads podcast episodes into 6 themes. In each theme, we selected some of the top episodes that will lead you from making the best of your life as an expat partner to starting and growing your own successful portable business (or NGO).
Pick the theme that seems the most applicable to your needs and current situation.
You can also simply listen to each step by order 🙂
Enjoy!
1. Being strategic and thinking long term about your life abroad
Before even thinking of career or starting a portable business, it is so important to make sure to reflect on all the areas of your expat life that need to be strategically planned in order to build the healthy foundations for you and your family.
2. The career reinvention journey on the move
These episodes will provide with tips and inspiration to help you go from “no idea what to do” to developing a clear plan to build your own source of fulfillment and revenue.
3. Fundamentals of a Portable Business
In these episodes you will find out why growing a portable business is THE solution to dual career challenges. You will also discover what makes a portable business work on a legal and strategic perspective.
4. Business and marketing tips to grow a successful portable business
You will find here all the important strategies and marketing efforts that you need to implement in your business in order to grow a successful portable business.
5. And what if you want to start an NGO?
This selection of episodes will provide you some great tips and inspiration that will help you make the impact you want to see in the world through an NGO. However, know that even with a non-profit you will need to apply the same strategies than a business in order to make it sustainable and be able to grow it for the long term impact! See episodes above.
6. Entrepreneurship is all about the mindset!
Whether you decide to start a business or a non-profit, you are an entrepreneur and entrepreneurship is a long journey. No matter how many strategies and techniques you will learn, the one thing that will lead you to achieve your dreams and your goals in life is your mindset and the way you approach obstacles. That is what entrepreneurship is all about!
These are some of the episodes since the launch of Tandem Nomads in November 2015. There are over 300 episodes that you can tune into to give you the inspiration and tips you need to grow a successful portable business. Please note that starting from November 2023, the podcast show was renamed to The Time Is Now.
The Time Is Now to go from invisible to in-demand. A podcast for mission-driven solopreneurs ready to grow with clarity, freedom, and impact.
Hosted by Amel Derragui—business and marketing strategist, international speaker, and Forbes-featured entrepreneur—this show is ranked among the top 2% of podcasts worldwide. Amel helps you cut through the noise, position yourself as the go-to expert in your field, and design marketing strategies that feel authentic and sustainable.
This podcast isn’t just about marketing. It’s about resilience, leadership, and staying ahead of global shifts so you can create more freedom, purpose, and impact through your business.
Each episode blends motivation with practical clarity, giving you tools and insights you can put into action right away. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling to the next level, you’ll learn how to:
Market yourself with confidence—without burnout.
Build systems that support growth and freedom.
Convert visibility into paying clients and lasting impact.
If you’re ready to rise from invisible to in-demand… The Time Is Now.
👉 Learn more at www.amelderragui.com.
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Resources Of This Episode:
- Interested in working with me? Schedule a free consultation call here.
- Not sure where you stand in your business?Take “The Time Is Now” quiz here.
- Still refining your niche?Listen to this episode on how to choose the right niche and attract clients here.
- Want to see how positioning works in real life?Listen to Katie’s story and how she turned clarity into clients here.
- Ready to strengthen your market research? Start with these resources:
Summary Of This Episode:
Chapters:
[00:00] The Challenge of Standing Out in a Noisy World
[01:17] Why Positioning Matters More Than Ever
[02:09] The Hidden Cost of Weak Positioning
[04:41] The Positioning & Messaging Test
[05:23] What Positioning Really Means
[07:19] Pillar 1: The Transformation You Need to Define
[10:57] Pillar 2: The Language Your Clients Actually Use
[13:10] Pillar 3: The Power of Your Big Why
[16:30] Pillar 4: Why Consistency Changes Everything
[18:16] Pillar 5: What Makes You Truly Stand Out
[21:55] The Positioning Formula: Craft Your Statement
Getting noticed today is harder than ever… even if you’re great at what you do.
Because it’s not about visibility anymore. It’s about clarity.
If people don’t immediately understand why you are the right person for them, they move on.
And that’s where most solopreneurs get stuck—not because they lack expertise, but because their positioning isn’t clear enough to cut through the noise.
So you keep showing up. Posting more. Trying different strategies… But nothing really clicks.
In this episode, I break down why your positioning might be holding you back—and what needs to shift for your message to finally land.
Because you don’t need to do more. You need to be clearer.
If you’re ready to stand out, attract the right clients, and become the go-to expert in your field… this is the episode for you!
What you will learn:
- Why positioning matters and what it truly means
- The 5 essential pillars of strong positioning that attract your ideal clients
- A practical exercise to clarify your positioning and craft a clear, compelling statement
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