Ep 39 - Overcoming Obstacles, Bootstrapping Success

Ep 39 - Overcoming Obstacles, Bootstrapping Success

Author: Johnny FD June 30, 2014 Duration: 1:03:01

Ben Finnigan had to rebook his plane ticket three times, broke his leg, had to overcome lyme disease, and dug his way out of debt to just to make it out to Thailand. Listen to his inspiring story on how an average guy went from a normal 155lbs down to a sickly 105lbs, in debt, and struggling but kept fighting through, overcame obstacles, and took back his health and freedom.  Ben is currently a muscular 170lbs, making over $1,000 a month in profit through his dropshipping stores while bootstrapping and growing his business here in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

In this episode Ben and Johnny talk about how they first met four years ago at Tiger Muay Thai and how they lived and trained at Phuket Top Team.  Johnny was living in a bamboo hut for $100 a month at time and slanging Chia Seeds for $5 profit, ben was an early adopter of the Paleo style diet and was outkast as a hippy.  Just a few years later Ben is in the best shape of his life, wins the US Open in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and takes 2nd place in the World Championships.  This episode really has it all, make sure you listen to the end for the entire story.

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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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