How a US Naval Engineer Built a Business to Work From Anywhere and How You Can Too with Dev Chandra, Business Systems Consultant | Ep 14

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What's the real cost of living the nomad lifestyle around the world?

Ryan welcome’s US Reservist, Dev Chandra, whose journey from Navy engineer to international business systems consultant reveals a completely different approach to building location independence - one that doesn't require sacrificing stability or professional growth.
Learn why having proper systems is crucial before you leave - and exactly what those systems need to look like for sustainable success. Dev reveals specific strategies about managing remote teams, automating business processes, and building high-value client relationships that don't require your constant presence.
Chapters:
02:29 - Why Bangkok became a nomadic hub
05:51 - Transitioning from navy to nomadic life
15:56 - Realizing the need for a home base
29:21 - Burning Man, Machu Picchu and Latin America
43:13 - Top Remote Work Tool
Dev breaks down the real economics of the digital nomad lifestyle, including how much savings you actually need, how to calculate your true monthly costs, and how to build multiple income streams that support long-term travel.
Press play and learn how to create systems that let you work from anywhere while advancing your career. This conversation could be the turning point in your journey toward location independence.

Whether you're exploring tools for going remote or looking for insider knowledge about high-level entrepreneur communities like Dynamite Circle, this episode delivers practical, actionable advice that goes far beyond the usual "just quit your job" narrative.
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Listening to stories of beachside zoom calls, mountainside work views, and island-hopping entrepreneurs may cause severe wanderlust and an irresistible urge to turn your laptop into a passport to freedom. Side effects include daydreaming about tropical coworking spaces, working with Ryan to learn how you can start working and traveling and buying a one-way ticket to Bali. Get ready to start living your dream life today!

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1. How a US Naval Engineer Built a Business to Work From Anywhere and How You Can Too with Dev Chandra, Business Systems Consultant | Ep 14 (00:00:00)

2. Why Bangkok became a nomadic hub (00:02:29)

3. Transitioning from navy to nomadic life (00:05:51)

4. Realizing the need for a home base (00:15:56)

5. Burning Man, Machu Picchu and Latin America (00:29:21)

6. Top remote work tool (00:43:13)