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Krystal Pino is the Founder and Chief Nerd in Charge of Nomad Tax. She is a CPA and PFS with a BA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Pino, as her travel companions know her, has been a digital nomad for nearly five years, visiting 49 countries. In this episode, Krystal shares her experience after leaving her corporate accounting job to pursue a career in digital nomadism. Krystal runs into some bumps in the road but manages to grow Nomad Tax into a successful business serving the needs of digital nomads. Her biggest accomplishment is establishing herself as a go-to source for advice and support for remote tax professionals. Krystal plans on continuing to provide value to her clients even as she continues his travels around the world. [00:00 - 05:35] Introducing Krystal to the Show! Krystal Pinot discusses her experiences as a digital nomad, her tax business that serves the needs of the digital nomad community Krystal recalls her time deciding to move on to other opportunities [05:35 - 15:17] Travelling While Being a Remote Employee Choosing to travel the world after studying finance Why you shouldn’t leave a company during tax season Being a remote employee and the difficulty of juggling work and time zones Traveling remotely for over a year, finding success in the community, and creating her own company [15-18 - 30:23] Remote Work for Digital Nomads Jerald and Krystal share their experiences in taking their MBA exams The importance of a strategic advisor and a service-based company Remote work and taxation challenges Key Points for Digital Nomads in Foreign Countries Save up through foreign earned income exclusion Frequently Asked Questions from Digital Nomads [30:23 - 35:21] Wrapping Up! Krystal and Jerald share their future travel destinations and favorites about Mexico City Krystal shares her parting words Connect with Krystal: Website www.Nomadtax.io Instagram @pinomadic Tweetable Quotes: “Just be open to trying new things and meeting new people.” - Krystal Pino "We fail when our client has to reach out to us and ask Where's my return was happening, that kind of stuff." - Krystal Pino "Entrepreneurs basically jump off a cliff and build a parachute on the way down." - Krystal Pino Interested in learning more about Remote Year? Get a $100 Remote Year Marketplace Credit when you sign up with my referral link. LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to make that leap. For weekly inspiration listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
