Ep.65 | From Dropshipping to Stoicism, Behind The Scenes of The Digital Nomad Lifestyle, with Brendan Hogle, Business Development Consultant

We recorded this episode before finding the golden thread of this podcast: (combining the inner & outer work to build a business & life that you love) and not ironically, this convo was so perfectly aligned.

In the first half of the episode we dive heavily into the dropshipping world, with Brendan providing such great information (including industry secrets 😉), and then we take a step back and talk about wider philosophies related to stoicism, community building, and traveling the world as a digital nomad.

This conversation is filled with so much inspiration, and Brendan is a beautiful example that YOU get to build a business that supports the lifestyle that you’re truly craving for yourself.

We hope you enjoy! ☺️

IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE:

➡️ What actually is dropshipping?

➡️ How to find lucrative dropshipping products

➡️ Industry “secrets” for streamlining & getting customer service in place 

➡️ Marketing that works for dropshipping

➡️ Community building based on the space you’re craving 

➡️ The downside & hardships of being a digital nomad  

➡️ Building routines & consistency from “anchor points” not necessarily the same schedule 

➡️ What is Stoicism & how Brendan uses it to ground him throughout his journey of building a life that feels uniquely perfect for him 

➡️ Lessons from reading the Daily Stoic 

➡️ Insights into growing together as a couple in a relationship

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Links & Resources Mentioned:

>> Free Consulting // Coffee Chat: https://calendly.com/boggles
>> The Obstacle is the Way (Book)
>> Ego is the Enemy (Book)
>> Buy us a coffee/support the podcast
>> Get 20% off your next contract with The Contract Shop

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About Brendan Hogle:

Meet Boggles – a stoic philosopher, devoted husband, business development consultant, and e-commerce entrepreneur. Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida – GO JAGS! – he pursued an education at the University of Florida. Transitioning from his corporate role, he established Eagle Rock Consulting, guiding small and medium-sized enterprises toward growth. With his consultancy thriving, Boggles and his wife Kara embarked on an awe-inspiring journey, trading possessions for global exploration. Their first stop was Medellin, Colombia, where Boggles delved into crafting dropshipping websites. Currently, he oversees VeryGoodFireplaces.com and collaborates on TapeJungle.com with business partners.

>> Dropshipping Website: https://verygoodfireplaces.com/
>> Twitter: https://twitter.com/BogglesTheStoic
>> Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bogglesthestoic/

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Learn more about Curiously Guided:

Curiously Guided: the podcast for intentional business owners & curious minds. Where the outer work meets the inner work, so we can create a life, business, and career that feels deeply fulfilling & wildly aligned.

✨ Website: Curiouslyguided.com
✨ Instagram: Instagram.com/curiouslyguided

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