E250: Building a Digital Empire: Michael Swigunski’s Journey from Digital Nomad to SaaS Entrepreneur

How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses

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About the Guest(s):
Michael Swigunski is a global entrepreneur, author, TEDx speaker, and digital nomad. As an early employee at Empire Flippers, he contributed to its growth into a leading platform for buying and selling digital assets. With over a decade of experience, Michael has traveled to 100+ countries while building his expertise in remote work and entrepreneurship. He founded Global Career, a platform helping people transition to remote work, and authored the bestselling book "Global Career: How to Work Anywhere and Travel Forever."
Summary:
In this episode of the How2Exit podcast, host Ronald Skelton interviews Michael Swigunski, a digital nomad and online business acquisition expert. Michael shares his journey from a small town in Missouri to becoming an international entrepreneur, working remotely across the globe. Starting as an early employee at Empire Flippers, he transitioned through academia in Prague and tech startups in Australia and New Zealand, eventually launching his own ventures. The discussion highlights the potential of SaaS and digital products for entrepreneurs, along with Michael’s mission to help others embrace remote work, freelancing, and building digital businesses.
Key Takeaways:

• Michael Swigunski's professional journey underscores the power of combining passion with work, as seen in his global travel while pursuing a remote career.
• Emphasizing practical entrepreneurship, Michael identifies SaaS and digital products as prime business models for sustainability and growth in the online space.
• Success in remote work and entrepreneurship often involves calculated risk-taking and leveraging unique cultural insights gained from international experiences.
• Building and managing effective teams can be more critical than mastering technical skills, particularly in software businesses.
• Having a strong mindset and setting structured goals is essential for achieving the dream of working and living anywhere in the world.

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Contact Mike on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeswigunski/
Website: https://globalcareerbook.com/
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