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The Ultimate Home Exchange Experience: with Founder Marie DeCossse

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Kandungan disediakan oleh Doreen Cumberford. Semua kandungan podcast termasuk episod, grafik dan perihalan podcast dimuat naik dan disediakan terus oleh Doreen Cumberford atau rakan kongsi platform podcast mereka. Jika anda percaya seseorang menggunakan karya berhak cipta anda tanpa kebenaran anda, anda boleh mengikuti proses yang digariskan di sini https://ms.player.fm/legal.

In this episode of "Nomadic Diaries," host Doreen Cumberford welcomes Marie DeCosse, the founder and CEO of Nomad Travel Groups. Together, they delve into the creation and philosophy behind the Nomad Home Exchange platform.

Takeaways:

  • Marie shares her upbringing as a third culture kid, moving between the US and developing countries, shaping her passion for global travel and cultural exchange. Nomad Travel Groups is the result of her global heartedness!

Introduction to Nomad Travel Groups Provides

  • Security and Trust:
  • The platform prioritizes user security through group-based approaches, stringent background checks via Stripe Identity, insurance partnerships with "know your guest," and verification processes.
  • Convenient Planning:
  • A group-based messaging feature eliminates travel coordination headaches, making it easy to plan and communicate within travel groups.
  • Quality and Standards:
  • Consistent quality is maintained through a robust registration process, user reviews, feedback, and a complaint portal for addressing violations.
  • Affordability and Inclusivity:
  • Emphasizing affordable travel experiences, Nomad keeps prices low by avoiding annual fees and running a lean operation online. Their platform promotes cultural inclusivity and diverse experiences.

Structure

  • Transactions and Service Fees:
  • Nomad charges a one-time transaction fee for each travel group assignment and a daily service fee during stays.

Future Plans and Expansion:

  • Nomad Lite Rollout:
  • Set to launch in 2025, this version will cater to a broader market segment.
  • International Expansion:
  • Plans to extend the platform's reach internationally within 18-24 months, targeting markets outside of US, Canada, and Mexico.
  • High-End Properties:
  • Future developments to include exclusive options and high-end properties for different lifestyles.

Repatriation Challenges:

  • Social and Emotional Repatriation:
  • Marie and Doreen discuss the challenges of returning home after living abroad, including culture shock and social anxiety.
  • Preparation and Recovery:
  • They emphasize the importance of preparing for the emotional aspects of repatriation for smoother transitions.

Additional Resources:

  • Website and Social Media:
  • Listeners are encouraged to explore more about Nomad Travel Groups on their website wetravelnomad.com
  • Follow them on social media for updates and community interactions.
  • Subscribe to "Nomadic Diaries" on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a review to help us reach more listeners passionate about travel.
  • Join the Community:
  • Visit the Nomad Travel Group's website to learn more and become part of an inclusive, global travel community.

Nomadic Diaries explores how your expatriate or nomadic experience can be a powerful vehicle for self-discovery and personal evolution. Living abroad should be more than just collecting passport stamps–it's about becoming the best version of yourself.
We are a small independent podcast. Your views, reviews and comments are greatly appreciated. Please like, review, follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Where stories might wander but purpose finds a home!!!

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Kandungan disediakan oleh Doreen Cumberford. Semua kandungan podcast termasuk episod, grafik dan perihalan podcast dimuat naik dan disediakan terus oleh Doreen Cumberford atau rakan kongsi platform podcast mereka. Jika anda percaya seseorang menggunakan karya berhak cipta anda tanpa kebenaran anda, anda boleh mengikuti proses yang digariskan di sini https://ms.player.fm/legal.

In this episode of "Nomadic Diaries," host Doreen Cumberford welcomes Marie DeCosse, the founder and CEO of Nomad Travel Groups. Together, they delve into the creation and philosophy behind the Nomad Home Exchange platform.

Takeaways:

  • Marie shares her upbringing as a third culture kid, moving between the US and developing countries, shaping her passion for global travel and cultural exchange. Nomad Travel Groups is the result of her global heartedness!

Introduction to Nomad Travel Groups Provides

  • Security and Trust:
  • The platform prioritizes user security through group-based approaches, stringent background checks via Stripe Identity, insurance partnerships with "know your guest," and verification processes.
  • Convenient Planning:
  • A group-based messaging feature eliminates travel coordination headaches, making it easy to plan and communicate within travel groups.
  • Quality and Standards:
  • Consistent quality is maintained through a robust registration process, user reviews, feedback, and a complaint portal for addressing violations.
  • Affordability and Inclusivity:
  • Emphasizing affordable travel experiences, Nomad keeps prices low by avoiding annual fees and running a lean operation online. Their platform promotes cultural inclusivity and diverse experiences.

Structure

  • Transactions and Service Fees:
  • Nomad charges a one-time transaction fee for each travel group assignment and a daily service fee during stays.

Future Plans and Expansion:

  • Nomad Lite Rollout:
  • Set to launch in 2025, this version will cater to a broader market segment.
  • International Expansion:
  • Plans to extend the platform's reach internationally within 18-24 months, targeting markets outside of US, Canada, and Mexico.
  • High-End Properties:
  • Future developments to include exclusive options and high-end properties for different lifestyles.

Repatriation Challenges:

  • Social and Emotional Repatriation:
  • Marie and Doreen discuss the challenges of returning home after living abroad, including culture shock and social anxiety.
  • Preparation and Recovery:
  • They emphasize the importance of preparing for the emotional aspects of repatriation for smoother transitions.

Additional Resources:

  • Website and Social Media:
  • Listeners are encouraged to explore more about Nomad Travel Groups on their website wetravelnomad.com
  • Follow them on social media for updates and community interactions.
  • Subscribe to "Nomadic Diaries" on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a review to help us reach more listeners passionate about travel.
  • Join the Community:
  • Visit the Nomad Travel Group's website to learn more and become part of an inclusive, global travel community.

Nomadic Diaries explores how your expatriate or nomadic experience can be a powerful vehicle for self-discovery and personal evolution. Living abroad should be more than just collecting passport stamps–it's about becoming the best version of yourself.
We are a small independent podcast. Your views, reviews and comments are greatly appreciated. Please like, review, follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Support the show

Where stories might wander but purpose finds a home!!!

Support the show

Where stories might wander but purpose finds a home!!!

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