181: Building Nomad Villages, Scaling “Nomad X”, and Prioritizing Positive Local Impact with Gonçalo Hall The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles

Gonçalo Hall takes us on his journey growing up in Portugal, connecting with many different cultures, and eventually becoming a full-time digital nomad.  He shares his entrepreneurial journey, and reflects on how his sports background contributed to his business success.  Gonçalo also opens up about how he assessed his own strengths and weaknesses, and gives tips on selecting the right business partners. He then shares how his experience nomading in Canggu, Bali impacted and inspired him to create to Nomad Village on Madeira Island, Portugal. Gonçalo shares the story of meeting with government officials, pitching the project, and building the Nomad Village with a focus on positive local impact.  He then talks about building the second Nomad Village on the African island nation of Cabo Verde, and the positive local impact it has had thus far.  Gonçalo also talks about acquiring the “Nomad X” brand, partnering with “Nomads Giving Back”, and shares his vision for the future of Nomad X. He then reflects on ways to balance nomad-community building with local cultural immersion, and offers his thoughts on the future of work and the digital nomad movement.  Finally, Gonçalo shares tips on nomading with your spouse and reflects on what travel means to him.  FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com