Episode #191: Sailing, Scuba Diving, and Nomading Full Time as a C-Level Executive with Megan Mann

Episode Summary

Megan Mann takes us on her journey growing up on a sailboat in Hawaii, moving to Idaho at age 21, and ascending the corporate ladder to become one of the youngest executive leaders at her company.  She explains how she did it, how she navigated both age and gender dynamics, and how she was able to deliver unique value to the company.  Megan then talks about how she transitioned to being a digital nomad and an entrepreneurship, and why she ultimately decided to return to a C-Level executive position while still traveling the world full time.  She gives her tips on balancing professional ambition with travel and lifestyle design.  Megan then gives her tips to early stage entrepreneurs as well as established businesses on effective techniques for both B-to-C and B-to-B marketing.  She then talks about her top travel highlights, from sailing trips in Greece to scuba diving trips in Indonesia, and from spending time with elephants in Cambodia to cycling in Senegal. And, finally, Megan reflects on how all this travel has impacted her and what travel means to her today. Full Show Notes Available at www.TheMaverickShow.com

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Megan Mann

Megan Mann is a location independent executive, entrepreneur, and full time digital nomad who has had no permanent base for over 5 years and has now been to over 60 countries.  Born and raised in Hawaii, she spent her childhood living on a sailboat before becoming a successful entrepreneur and executive with 15-years in the digital marketing and eCommerce industry. Megan is the Co-Founder of Phone Assured by Securisee, a phone safety tether designed to protect your phone from drops and slippery fingers. She is also the CMO for Commercebuild, an ERP-driven eCommerce platform, and she is a Strategic Advisor for Social Scene, an event production company whose mission is to connect people, build relationships, and create lasting memories through curated experiences. Megan is currently working towards her Portuguese residency, giving her the ability to get a EU passport while continuing to explore the world.

What You'll Learn
  • #1 Tip for Balancing a Nomadic Lifestyle with being a C-Level Executive
  • Marketing Techniques for B-to-B and B-to-C Businesses that are Working Today
  • Some of the World’s Best Scuba Diving and Sailing Locations
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[2:37] Matt and Megan talk about Wine Tasting in Portugal

[5:30] Megan’s 36 Hour Trip to Ireland

[7:53] Growing up on a Sailboat in Hawaii

[12:33] Megan’s Professional Journey

[16:33] Ascending into an Executive Leadership Position

[18:57] Transitioning to Being a Digital Nomad

[22:19] Megan’s Entrepreneurial Trajectory

[26:52] Tips for Early Stage Entrepreneurs

[31:20] Tips for B-to-C Businesses

[33:08] Tips for B-to-B Businesses

[34:30] Megan’s #1 Tip for Balancing Lifestyle Design with Being a C-Level Executive

[37:37] Megan’s Most Epic Sailing Trips

[41:11] Megan’s Top Scuba Diving Experiences

[45:58] Megan’s Highlights from Traveling in Asia

[49:34] Megan’s Highlights from Traveling in Africa

[53:03] Matt and Megan’s Upcoming Trip to Ghana and Uganda

[55:54] How Travel Has Impacted Megan

[58:20] What Travel Means to Megan

[59:46] The Lightning Round

[1:09:37] Contact and Follow Megan