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S4E6: Frank Salas - ‘The Cancun Kidnapping Scare’
S4E6: Frank Salas - ‘The Cancun Kidnapping Scare’
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Jan 9, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Living on the road is the dream, the goal for many, but not for all. Everybody on the planet Earth is wired differently, and those varied wirings apply to every area of life, including travel. Figuring out how to live on the road, though, is a huge step on the way to learning how you, personally, are wired, regardless of your circumstances. Frank Salas, who prefers the title of The Talented Mr. Salas, joins Hayden to discuss the paths available to becoming an entrepreneur and a nomad like he is. Frank Salas is a serial entrepreneur and a digital nomad, who came from humble beginnings to become the Talented Mr. Salas that he is today. He joins Hayden to talk about how he first started on his path, as well as offering a peek into how he lives day-to-day now that he has reached this point. He also shares how he accomplished what he has achieved, and how commitment and discovery were enormous parts of his evolution. Frank also explores how to make your budget and funding work for your travel adventures. Frank also comes to share his story, a tale with the appealing title of: “The Cancun Kidnapping Scare.” Frank recounts, in humorous, frightening, and vivid detail, the taxi ride he was taking in Cancun that seemed to go down a terrifying path. Once his driver started saying ominous statements into a walkie talkie, Frank started to panic, forming an escape plan, struggling to find an out. After a miraculous escape, a falling out, a call to his mother, and an incident of stalking, Frank eventually learned a lesson about Cancun. Starting yourself on the road to travel and adventure is one of the most difficult tasks a person can undertake. That level of commitment is not something taken lightly. Luckily, folks like Frank Salas, who have true “rags to riches” stories and the strength to back up their stories, are here to help those who want to travel find their way onto the right path. Living on the road is not easy to start doing, but, if you are wired for a nomadic life, it is the next best step. 0:56 - Hayden introduces Frank Salas, serial entrepreneur and digital nomad, who came from humble beginnings to become the Talented Mr. Salas. Frank talks about how he first got the idea to become a digital nomad and the resolution he actually followed through on, as well as giving a look into his lifestyle. 10:07 - Hayden asks Frank about how he managed to make his digital nomad and traveling life happen. Frank discusses comfort, commitment, discovery, and anxiety related to traveling and starting your adventure. 16:55 - Frank starts to tell his story, featuring the rather intriguing title, “The Cancun Kidnapping Scare.” Frank was on a ride when he realized the driver had locked the doors and gave a terribly ominous message into his walkie talkie. The drivers in the cars next to him were frightening, as well, and Frank automatically started to panic. He executes an entire plan on how to escape, which was nearly thwarted by a phone cable. A call to his mother escalates, the driver of the car will not leave him alone, and Frank learns a lesson about Cancun. 24:21 - Hayden and Frank break down Frank’s story, talking about what was going through Frank’s mind when this all went down. 26:47 - Hayden and Frank explore how you can make the shift to funding yourself on the road. Frank offers some life hacks that apply to budgeted traveling and saving on expenses, as well as tips on becoming a digital nomad and/or an entrepreneur. 33:14 - To help listeners take the first step, Frank and Hayden offer websites, groups, and opportunities online, all of which can be found in the links below. 35:52 - Frank leaves the listeners with a final message, telling of his own “rags to riches” story and how he built himself up. He offers inspiration, opportunity, mindset, and a life lesson, all wrapped up in one fantastic bundle of a message. Check out our website at: Travel Stories Podcast Online Email Hayden (he’ll answer everything) at: hayden@travels
Released:
Jan 9, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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