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Dan Smolen explores how to make work from anywhere work with guest John Lee.
He is the co-founder of Work From Anywhere, a resource that helps people across-the-globe to overcome international barriers-to-entry. When that happens, career professionals may live and work in the place of their dreams.
John and his family are experienced digital nomads. And recently, they seized the opportunity to relocate from Ireland to Portugal. Their new community offers lower taxes, great schools, and wonderful quality-of-life.
In a wide ranging discussion, John:
- Describes the value proposition for his brand, Work From Anywhere. Starts at 4:22
- Explains what happens when people get to live and work where they please. Starts at 5:27
- Summarizes key learning in his research with companies and career professionals. Starts at 10:13
- Identifies some of the easing barriers-to-entry. Starts at 12:37
- Discusses surprising diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) insight from Work From Anywhere’s White Paper. Starts at 18:25
- Addresses the negative impact of location bias. Starts at 20:24
- Provides examples of cool destinations for living and working. Starts at 22:08
Our best days lie ahead when we make work from anywhere work.
About our guest:
John Lee received bachelors and masters degrees in accounting from University College of Dublin. He lives and works in Cascais, Portugal.