PT049: Fred's Ultimate Travel Hack + Side Hustle Interview with Nick Loper

Would you put a price on saving time? Fred shares his favorite travel hack - one that not only makes getting back into the US from international travel faster and easier, but it also allows you to breeze past that cringe-worthy security line in US airports. There's an extra treat on this episode as well: Jeremy interviews Nick Loper from Side Hustle, who shares even more tips to help people make extra money on the side or work from the road.

In This Episode

• 05:07 Tortuga updates - we've got a new team member!


• 08:09 TSA Precheck


• 14:32 How to register for TSA Precheck


• 15:53 Global Entry


• 19:32 Meet Nick Loper


• 22:07 What jobs can people do on the road?


• 26:33 Why Nick decided to go off the grid


• 34:32 Nick's #1 travel tip


• 35:44 Word to the Wise

People On This Episode

• Jeremy Michael Cohen


• Fred Perrotta


• Nick Loper

Links from This Episode

• Remote: Office Not Required – Book describing the challenges and benefits of working remotely


• TSA Precheck + Global Entry - Get 'em both for a better deal


• Here's How to Skip Airport Customs and Security Li… - Fred's blog about Global Entry


• Side Hustle - Nick's podcast; be sure to check out the blog as well!


• Craigslist, Fiverr - High traffic websites where you can promote your product/service


• Sidehustlenation.com/ideas - Read this. You won't be sorry.

Word to the Wise

• Jeremy: The Bill Simmons Podcast - Bill Simmons has relaunched his podcast after leaving ESPN


• Fred: We Work Remotely - The best place to look for remote jobs

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