154: How He Launched a Side Hustle Overseas (And What It Takes to Make It Work)

Can you really start a side hustle while traveling — and run it from thousands of miles away? David Schafran did.

What began as a one-month salsa sabbatical in Colombia turned into a passion-fueled income stream. David shares how he went from health tech founder in Boston to launching Somoloco, a remote-friendly dance immersion business — all while keeping things lean and intentional.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to build a side hustle while living abroad (or just working remotely)
• Why you don’t need to “go big” to get started
• How David tested his idea with a simple prototype
• The marketing strategies that helped him grow — including paid ads, partnerships, and influencer collabs
• Why strong relationships are crucial to running a side hustle from another city or country

Whether you’re thinking of building something creative, travel-based, or just want extra income on your terms, this episode shows you what’s possible.

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