Our Q1 Business Updates – The “OMTM” Edition
Just before Christmas of last year, I wrote an annual update about the various aspects of our business. Many of you emailed me positive feedback… Read More »Our Q1 Business Updates – The “OMTM” Edition
Home »
Dan Andrews
My name is Dan Andrews and I am an entrepreneur. I provide digital marketing services for my own company which is a product design firm. I also do a bunch of other stuff, like read books, play tennis, golf, travel (a lot!). You can follow me @TropicalMBA on twitter.
2021 Round-Up & TMBA News
Our 2021 Year-in-Review episode went live today. I wanted to say a little bit more for those of you following the newsletter and our blog.… Read More »2021 Round-Up & TMBA News
Hiring Remote Employees Can Be a Pain – That’s Why We Now Do Remote Recruiting*
It was nearly one year ago today – June 2020 – that our team decided to make it a primary focus to build product and… Read More »Hiring Remote Employees Can Be a Pain – That’s Why We Now Do Remote Recruiting*
TMBA585 – There’s No Business Like Snow Business
This week’s episode is …. weird. We had a great interview lined up, ready to roll, all it needed was a little finessing by… Read More »TMBA585 – There’s No Business Like Snow Business
Interested in Joining the TMBA Team? We’re Hiring a Community Facilitator.
Hey all- What a year. For many of us who run online businesses it’s been crazy busy – whether we’re rebuilding, pivoting, or dealing with… Read More »Interested in Joining the TMBA Team? We’re Hiring a Community Facilitator.
Letter to the editor: FIRE Movement – What’s the Priority – Making Money or Saving Money?
Today I’d like to share a letter from reader Kevin Marshall. He responded thoughtfully to a YouTube rant that in retrospect, I’m not very proud… Read More »Letter to the editor: FIRE Movement – What’s the Priority – Making Money or Saving Money?
Behold, We’ve Dusted Off The TMBA Blog
Cobwebs everywhere! Since I last published a blog post, WordPress doesn’t even look like WordPress anymore. The world changes, but one thing stays the same:… Read More »Behold, We’ve Dusted Off The TMBA Blog
The Work of an Entrepreneur – Believe in Value When There’s No Money
While I was writing responses to emails I received this week, I realized there’s an idea Ian and I talk about often in-person and find… Read More »The Work of an Entrepreneur – Believe in Value When There’s No Money
What are Your Favorite Job Interview Questions?
As a team we’ve been doing tons of interviews in our efforts to match remote professionals with great companies over at Dynamite Jobs. We’re exploring ways… Read More »What are Your Favorite Job Interview Questions?
Do you Need to Quit Your Job to Build a Successful Business?
We get a lot of emails from readers of this blog ([email protected]). This week I thought I’d respond to some here. Feel free to write… Read More »Do you Need to Quit Your Job to Build a Successful Business?
The Charisma Trap – One Way Entrepreneurs Screw Up Hiring Remote Employees
A few days ago, a customer of Dynamite Jobs called me seeking advice. On his desk he had two resumes and a dilemma. “Both of… Read More »The Charisma Trap – One Way Entrepreneurs Screw Up Hiring Remote Employees
10 More 4-Hour Work Week Case Studies
On episode #351 of the Tim Ferriss Podcast – a “Real Four Hour Work Week Case Study” – this blog was given some huge shout-outs… Read More »10 More 4-Hour Work Week Case Studies
Hitching a Ride on the Digital Nomad Express
Late last year, my friend James Clark wrote me to say that VietJet intended to open a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to… Read More »Hitching a Ride on the Digital Nomad Express
“Why I Went to DCBKK 2018” – What Being a Deaf Entrepreneur Is Like
Every year after our annual DCBKK conference in October, I jump on a plane somewhere jacked on the energy of 100’s of talented entrepreneurs with… Read More »“Why I Went to DCBKK 2018” – What Being a Deaf Entrepreneur Is Like
Looking for a career jumpstart? Come apprentice with us this winter.
Summary: We’re seeking someone with a lot of energy and ambition to join our team this winter as an apprentice. The gig is a paid… Read More »Looking for a career jumpstart? Come apprentice with us this winter.
Our New Book, Before the Exit, Is Now Published
Our new book, Before the Exit, is available for free on Amazon for the next 48 hours. Here’s where you can find it. The audiobook is… Read More »Our New Book, Before the Exit, Is Now Published
Do You Feel You’re Spending Too Much Time on Your Smartphone?
Over the holidays, some of my friends expressed they felt they were spending too much time on their phones. One said “I used to read more… Read More »Do You Feel You’re Spending Too Much Time on Your Smartphone?
Taking a Walk This Weekend? – Here’s a Great Podcast Episode to Take with You
Every once in a while a podcast episode jumps out at me and grabs my attention. This week I was so pleasantly surprised by Scooter… Read More »Taking a Walk This Weekend? – Here’s a Great Podcast Episode to Take with You
What’s Happening in 2018 at the TMBA?
Podcast 25:00| Download | Stitcher | iTunes | Comment Occasionally we’ll be putting out a ‘Tuesday podcast’ with some news and ways you can get involved… Read More »What’s Happening in 2018 at the TMBA?
Join Our Team – Seeking a Business Development Apprentice – Work Remotely
We’re hiring. One of the best things about this blog is being able to come here from time to time and put out a call… Read More »Join Our Team – Seeking a Business Development Apprentice – Work Remotely
The Middle Class Mind
I was in Barcelona to attend a business conference. One evening, a small group of us found our way to a fancy bar with quiet… Read More »The Middle Class Mind
Is America Bad at Building Cities?
I was at dinner in Barcelona with two Americans who live in the United States. They wanted to know why I had chosen to live… Read More »Is America Bad at Building Cities?
Here’s a Problem With Metrics
A few weeks back, I was on a call with Ian. We were discussing how to best manage our team. He asked, “What numbers are… Read More »Here’s a Problem With Metrics
A Ten-Year Retrospective on The 4-Hour Workweek : How Location-Independent Entrepreneurs Taught the World to Build Businesses from Anywhere
Ten years ago this month, I was spending a sunny Saturday morning in Barnes and Noble. In the business section, I noticed a book with… Read More »A Ten-Year Retrospective on The 4-Hour Workweek : How Location-Independent Entrepreneurs Taught the World to Build Businesses from Anywhere
What Does Your City Whisper to You?
Every time I am in New York, I think about an article by Paul Graham called “Cities and Ambition.” The idea is that cities send… Read More »What Does Your City Whisper to You?
The Cult of Early Retirement Meets (Or Strangely, Doesn’t Meet) The Cult of Entrepreneurship
Very few words seize my attention like “retire early.” So it’s no wonder that, over the years, I’ve found myself consuming a wide range of… Read More »The Cult of Early Retirement Meets (Or Strangely, Doesn’t Meet) The Cult of Entrepreneurship
Why do So Many Entrepreneurs Take up Endurance Sports?
This past weekend I packed up my bicycle and flew to Terracina, Italy. It’s a beach town just over 100km (62 miles) outside of Rome. Here’s… Read More »Why do So Many Entrepreneurs Take up Endurance Sports?
A Mistake Most Interviewers Make
Interviewing people is hard. But it is also incredibly rewarding when you get it right, or even nearly get it right! While listening to Zach… Read More »A Mistake Most Interviewers Make
Working in Email for Only 30 Minutes a Day
I’ve been thinking a lot about productivity this year. In January, I started ramping up my working intensity to a level that it hasn’t been at since… Read More »Working in Email for Only 30 Minutes a Day
Stuck in a Rut
I don’t remember how it started, probably with Taylor Pearson. In early 2016, we had been working on a long article (booklet?) for a month or… Read More »Stuck in a Rut