Kimberly Koehler shares her journey growing up in Minnesota, becoming a real estate entrepreneur, and eventually a professional dating coach. She then shares her world travel journey, her transition into the digital nomad lifestyle, and her decision to focus her business and dating expertise on the digital nomad niche by becoming a co-owner of “Nomad Soulmates”. Kimberly reflects on her 15 years experience as a dating coach and shares some common themes on which she repeatedly coaches her clients. She shares dating tips for successful women, as well as advice for men on how to avoid the “friend zone”. She then gives tips on dating locals around the world, reflects on the reality of having the entire planet as your dating universe, and emphasizes the value of virtual dating. Kimberly talks about the potential beauty of short and medium-term nomadic relationships as well as long-term partnerships, the crucial importance of communication, and the potential implications of having so many global dating options. She then gives specific advice on improving your dating profile, and talks about Matt’s dating profile and introduction to the Nomad Soulmates Facebook Group. Kimberly then talks about her upcoming event “Finding Love Online”, and shares some examples of Nomad dating success stories. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #130: Dating Advice for Digital Nomads: How to Find Connection, Love and Partnership While Traveling the World with Kimberly Koehler
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About the Guest
Kimberly Koehler
Kimberly Koehler is a location independent entrepreneur, real estate investor, dating coach and world traveler. She is the co-owner of Nomad Soulmates, the world’s largest community of single nomads, which has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes and many other publications. Over the last 15 years, Kimberly has coached over 3,000 people through her online dating programs and her 1:1 coaching program, and she has hosted over 100 dating events. She is now focusing her dating expertise on the digital nomad niche and preparing to launch the Nomad Soulmates dating app later in 2021.
What You'll Learn
- Tips for dating in an itinerant lifestyle with unlimited global dating options
- Advice for Dating Locals as well as Travelers (including Success Stories)
- The keys to dramatically improving your online dating profile (And, thus, your results)
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JOIN THE NOMAD SOULMATES FACEBOOK GROUP FOR FREE
REGISTER FOR KIMBERLY’S NEXT FINDING LOVE ONLINE EVENT
#1 BOOK KIMBERLY RECOMMENDS
#1 PERSON WITH WHOM KIMBERLY WANTS TO HAVE DINNER
WINE CONSUMED DURING THIS EPISODE
TOP 3 FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
TOP 3 BUCKET LIST DESTINATIONS
LOCATION WHERE THE INTERVIEW TOOK PLACE
OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CONTACT AND FOLLOW KIMBERLY
- Personal Website
- Clubhouse
- Email Kimberly: Kimberly@nomadsoulmates.com
Time Stamped Show Notes
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[4:00] Growing up in Minnesota and Becoming a Real Estate Professional
[7:39] Kimberly’s Path to Becoming a Professional Dating Coach
[11:04] Kimberly’s World Travel Journey
[15:22] Transitioning to the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
[20:12] The Value of Location-Independence and What Travel Means to Kimberly
[25:29] Kimberly’s Dating Advice for Digital Nomads
- Common themes she coaches daters on
- Why travel doesn’t allow you to escape yourself
[29:59] Dating Advice for Men and Women
- Dating advice for successful women
- Dating advice for how men can avoid the “friend zone”
- The importance of showing up with confidence
[37:16] Dating Locals Around the World
- Why dating locals is uniquely amazing
- Having the entire world as your dating universe
- Virtual dating
[44:21] Navigating the Dynamics of Dating Other Nomads
- Rapid escalation of nomad relationships
- Short-term relationships vs. long term relationships
[53:38] The Implications of Having So Many Global Dating Option
- The importance of communication and honesty
[1:01:00] Tips for Improving Your Online Dating Profile
[1:08:01] Matt’s Experience Creating his Profile/Intro for Nomad Soulmates
[1:10:31] Why Nomad Soulmates is so Different and Unique
[1:14:54] The Importance of Getting Feedback on Your Dating Profile
- Having your friends review your dating profile
- Having a dating coach advise you on your dating profile
- Peer-to-peer crowd-sourcing of feedback on your dating profile
[1:20:43] Kimberly’s “Finding Love Online” Live Dating Event
[1:23:43] Nomad Dating Success Stories
[1:27:44] The Lightning Round
- #1 Book Kimberly Recommends
- #1 person with whom Kimberly most wants to have dinner
- #1 Piece of Advice to Her 18 Year Old Self
- Top 3 favorite travel destinations
- Top 3 bucket list destinations
[1:32:02] Connect with Kimberly
- Register for Finding Love Online
- Join the Nomad Soulmates Group
- Follow Kimberly
- Contact Kimberly
