Dave Williams shares his entrepreneurial trajectory growing up in Delaware, becoming a digital marketing pioneer in the 1990s, and eventually bootstrapping and selling multiple 7 and 8 figure businesses. He then talks about his world travel journey with his wife, becoming a digital nomad, and gives his tips on long-term world travel with a partner. Dave shares stories from his most epic travel adventures, including white water rafting on the Zambezi River, hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, and Scuba Diving the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. He then reflects on his pilgrimage walking the Camino de Santiago and why it was so life changing for him. He also shares highlights from hiking the Tour de Mont Blanc in Europe, the Himalayas in South Asia, and reflects on how traveling to over 50 countries has impacted him. He then talks about building “Nomad X” (a platform offering medium-term accommodations for digital nomads in Portugal) and recently merging with Flatio. He also reflects on the importance of building community as a digital nomad and talks about the “Nomad Village” initiative on Madeira Island in Portugal. Dave then talks about the key leverage points for bootstrapping businesses to 7 and 8 figure exits. He explains his leadership style and what he feels makes a great CEO, as well as his techniques for attracting, hiring and retaining top talent. Dave also gives tips for how to build company culture in remote-first companies. And, finally, Dave reflects on the importance of giving back, making a positive impact around the world, and gives tips on how to be a more socially conscious traveler. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com