Retiring at 40 to Travel Full-Time with the "King" of Digital Nomads

Badass Digital Nomads

Interested in building wealth and retiring early? Learn how from long-time traveler, Dean Kuchel, who achieved financial independence and retired at the age of 40.

The self-proclaimed “King of Digital Nomads” has been working remotely from 100+ countries for the past 10 years, empowering others to pursue a location independent lifestyle.

You’ll learn Dean’s beginner-friendly tips and tactics for achieving financial freedom before the typical retirement age. He reveals his mindful approach to saving money, investing, and building sustainable wealth. (It’s simpler than you think!)

Plus, Dean and Kristin discuss digital nomad gentrification, global citizenship, minimalism, and their visions for the future of remote work. This is a juicy one, so tune in and share it with a friend who might enjoy it!

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Topics Discussed:

• Becoming who you want to be.
• Achieving financial independence as a full-time traveler.
• Money mindset.
• How to retire early.
• Investment strategies for growing your net worth and building long-term wealth.
• Changing your mindset around social status and consumption.
• Minimalism: The most important part of financial independence?
• Carry-on only travel.
• Being a responsible tourist, traveler, and global citizen.
• Digital Nomad Gentrification: Is it a problem or overblown?
• Digital Nomad Visas.
• Why Dean created the Digital Nomad Israel community.
• The future of remote work and digital nomadism.
• Quitting bad habits and addictions, like sugar.
• Top resources for learning about money and investing.

Questions Answered:

• How did you become “The King of Digital Nomads”?
• How do you become financially independent by age 40?
• How do you build your net worth and increase your ROI?
• Is traveling the world cheaper than staying in your home country?
• What does it mean to be a responsible traveler?
• How is remote work a solution for global, social, and economic issues?
• Is there any country you don’t feel at home in?
• What challenges do you encounter as a full-time digital nomad?
• What resources do you recommend for learning about financial freedom?
• and more!

Episode Resources:

Related Videos:

• 15 Remote Jobs That Pay $100K+ per Year
• How To Become a Digital Nomad: The Top 5 Ways
• Asking 10 Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online from an Island
• What I Spend In a Month as an American in the UK
• Pack Like a Pro: Uncover My Secrets From 20 Years of Travel
• Why I Left the USA for UK 🇬🇧
• Travel To Portugal with Kristin Wilson in 2024! 🇵🇹
• Underrated Eastern European Destinations

Related Podcasts:

• Ep 175: Leaving Canada To Retire in Albania as a Solo Female Expat
• Ep 215: The Easy Way to Live a Better Life
• Ep 223: Slow Travel Tips from Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo
• Ep 225: 118 Countries and Counting: Ageless Wisdom from a 58-Year-Old Digital Nomad
• Ep 233: Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF

Financial Independence Podcasts:

• Shannon McClay’s Podcast: Martinis & Your Money
• Financially Naked
• Money Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for a Richer Life
• Financial Feminist with Tori Dunlap
• ChooseFi
• Bigger Pockets Money

Books/Articles Mentioned:

• 12 Ways the World Will Change When Everyone Works Remotely (Kristin on Medium)
• The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondō
• Kick the Drink… Easily! by Jason Vale
• The Easy Way to Quit Caffeine by Allen Carr
• The Easy Way to a Better Sleep by Allen Carr
• Good Sugar Bad Sugar by Allen Carr
• Smart Phone Dumb Phone by Allen Carr
• You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero

Other Digital Nomad Resources:

• Nomads Buenos Aires
• Nomads Giving Back
• Social App for Digital Nomads: Nomadago

Connect with Dean:

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• Connect on Facebook

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See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.