Ep 117 - Taking Big Chances for Success

Ep 117 - Taking Big Chances for Success

Author: Johnny FD June 6, 2016 Duration: 1:04:38

Anthony Rigogliosi went from sleeping in his car to traveling around SE Asia with nothing more than a road bike and backpack. Now he's working directly under Johnny FD, the story on how he jumped on the opportunity and how he got himself hired will inspire you. 
 
This episode goes in depth on when business owners should hire, how to screen applications, get the best possible interns and on the flip side, how you can score the best jobs and nail interviews. 

We also talk about college degrees’ verses real life experience experience, buying happiness, affiliate marketing, becoming an overnight success and providing consistent value and offering solutions as an Entrepreneur.

Anthony Blog: Trektheworld.tv
Youtube Channel: Trektheworldtv
Private Application Video: Apply for Johnny FD
Nomad Summit: Sam Marks 
First Udemy Course: Small Talk
​Website Hosting: SiteGround
My Course: EarnestAffiliate.com 
My Blog: JohnnyFD.com
Antons Dropshipping Course: AntonMethod.com
New Udemy Course: Dropship Lab

Books Titles:
The 4-Hour Workweek
Vagabonding
How to Instantly Connect With Anyone                 
Millionaire Fast Lane                                             
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Give and Take 
Money Maters of the Game 
Jab, Jab, Jab Right Hook

Time Stamp Topic:
(00:01:00)     What Brought Anthony to Chiang Mai
(00:02:00)     Cycle Touring South East Asia
(00:03:00)     Spending $350 just for an Interview with me
(00:05:00)     Following Simple Instructions for Applications
(00:06:40)     The reason I hired an Intern
(00:07:20)     Introducing the New Investing Podcast!
(00:09:30)     Legally Hiring an Employee in Thailand
(00:11:45)     Application Requirements
(00:13:00)     The One Minute YouTube Video Submission
(00:13:30)     The Interview Process and First Impressions
(00:16:00)     Social Skills are Underrated in the Work Place
(00:16:59)     Small Talk is a necessity to Build Rapport
(00:19:00)     Are Technical Skills Important to Start a Job
(00:19:30)     Creating a WordPress Site for Free
(00:20:10)     The Value of Google Search
(00:21:00)     What is Anthony’s Blog's About
(00:22:00)     Taking 8 Years to Complete 2 Year Degree
(00:23:00)     Is College worth the Investment?
(00:23:30)     Experience vs. College Degree
(00:26:50)     Searching for Happiness in Life
(00:30:15)     Being Self Entitled / Giver and Takers
(00:31:50)     How to Buy Happiness with Money
(00:32:40)     Buying Time Back to Continue Progress
(00:33:00)     Providing Value to your Intern to Grow
(00:34:45)     The B


Johnny FD has been having conversations for years with people who decided to redesign their lives around freedom and adventure, and Travel Like a Boss is where you get to hear them. With an archive of over 250 discussions, this podcast digs into the real, unvarnished details of building a location-independent life. You’ll hear from digital nomads, expats, and entrepreneurs who aren’t just dreaming about a four-hour workweek-they’re actively living it. Each episode feels like a candid coffee chat, focusing less on generic travel tips and more on the practicalities and personal stories behind the move. Listeners get a clear sense of what it actually takes to run an online business from a beach in Bali or a cafe in Lisbon, covering everything from visa hurdles and income strategies to finding community in a new city. It’s about the intersection of work, culture, and place, offering a genuine look at the trade-offs and triumphs that come with this lifestyle. For anyone curious about making a change or simply living vicariously through those who have, this series provides a steady stream of inspiration and actionable insight, proving that the world can be your office if you’re willing to build it.
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