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:
- Get access to Nina – The Niche Navigator:Download here.
- Want my support to validate your niche? Schedule a strategy session here.
Summary Of This Episode:
Chapters:
[01:47] The Four Types of Entrepreneurs Who Avoid Choosing a Niche
[03:00] The Hidden Cost of Not Having a Clear Niche
[03:57] The One Marketing Truth You Must Understand
[05:22] How I Chose My Niche and Built Real Momentum
[08:23] Reframing the Fear of Niching Down
[08:59] A Client Case Study: The Real Power of Niching Down
[10:39] The Benefits of Targeting a Small, Clear Niche
[12:01] What to Do If Your Niche Doesn’t Work
[13:05] What a Niche Really Means in Business
[13:24] The 3Ps Framework to Identify Your Niche
[14:41] The Most Powerful Question to Clarify Your Niche
[15:09] The Free AI Tool to Help You Define Your Niche
[16:27] How to Take Action and Commit to Your Niche
You already know you need a clearer niche.
But maybe you’re hesitating.
Overthinking.
Afraid of closing doors.
Or frustrated because you tried before — and it didn’t work.
Here’s the truth:
Not choosing is costing you more than you think.
When your niche isn’t clear:
- Your messaging keeps shifting.
- Your confidence drops.
- Your marketing feels heavy.
- You try one strategy after another — but nothing gains real traction.
It’s not dramatic failure.
It’s subtle stagnation.
And that quiet stagnation can last for years.
Postponing the decision of choosing your niche, is postponing the results in your business. But also, it sucks all the energy out of you.
Choosing a niche is not about shrinking your business.
It’s about sharpening your impact.
When you focus your energy long enough in one direction, momentum builds. Authority grows. Visibility compounds.
If you’ve been postponing the decision, consider this your invitation.
The time is now to stop scattering your energy — and start building real momentum.
What you will learn:
- Why a crystal-clear niche is essential to attract paying clients consistently
- How to use the 3Ps Framework to find your ideal niche and step into your zone of genius.
- What to do if the niche you chose does not work out
Other resources:
- Episode 223: Is it okay to change my niche “half-way” down the line?
- Episode 313: From fraud to authority: Claiming your well-earned expertise
- Episode 311: 3 things to help you be taken seriously as a coach or consultant
- Episode 97: How to find your niche & become the go-to-expert
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