By Nadine Muller
If you had asked me a few years ago whether it was possible to run a multi-7-figure business with the right structure while travelling full-time with two kids in tow, I probably would have smiled politely and thought that it could be a nice idea though it’s not realistic.
Fast forward to today, I’ve built a borderless business that supports our family to live, work, and school from anywhere in the world. We’ve spent three years travelling around Australia in a caravan, and this year alone, our boys (aged 6 and 10) will have explored over 14 countries. All while my life accomplice Dane and I support hundreds of clients across multiple time zones.
This wasn’t always our plan before. This was surprisingly born out of necessity as much as it was out of vision. After navigating Dane’s mental health challenges, caring for my dying father, dealing with severe hyperemesis during pregnancy, and facing the near breakdown of our marriage, I knew the traditional model of life and business wasn’t going to work for us anymore. So we created a new one.
We sold nearly everything we owned, and with just $11 left in our bank account, we rebuilt from scratch. Seven months later, we hit our first million by intentionally designing a business around the life we actually wanted
Here’s how we structured our business to support long-term travel and how you can too:
1. Build a Borderless Model from Day One
If you want true freedom, your business model and structure have to be intentionally designed for it. You can’t rely on being physically present in one location. You need to shift your thinking from where you work to how and who you serve.
For me, that meant building an entire mentorship business that exists online. Whether we’re in Spain, Turkey, Japan, or back in Australia, the work continues because the delivery of some of my offers is entirely location-flexible.
I run group coaching programs, facilitate private mentoring, host virtual masterminds, and strategically schedule in-person retreats back in Australia throughout the year. That hybrid approach allows us to stay connected to our community without being physically tied down.
For product-based businesses or brick-and-mortar operations, this might look different, though the principle remains: digitise what you can, delegate what you can’t, and build in streams of income that don’t require your constant physical presence.
2. Work in Rhythms
One of the most liberating lessons I’ve learned is that your productivity doesn’t have to fit inside a 9-to-5 box, especially not when you’re travelling.
Traditional business thinking says the more hours you work, the more successful you’ll be. For some, it could be true though for me, hustle culture burns people out, especially when you’re juggling parenting, travel, and business structure simultaneously.
Instead, we work in intentional rhythms. That means tuning into our energy, our location, and our family needs week by week and structuring work around that.
Some weeks, we’re deep in mentoring calls and client work, usually in short, focused blocks in the mornings, or a set few hours in the evening depending on where we are. Other weeks, especially during heavy travel or sightseeing windows, work hours dial down.
This rhythm keeps us both productive and present. It allows space for adventure and family time without sacrificing business momentum. We believe that it’s about the energy and intentionality behind them.
3. Anchor to One Time Zone Even While Moving
This is one of the most practical game-changers we implemented. It doesn’t matter where we are in the world. Our business, calendar, and client calls all run on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
By anchoring to one time zone, we remove so much confusion for our clients, our team, and ourselves. Everyone knows what to expect. It keeps our schedule grounded, even when our physical location keeps changing.
We’ve run coaching calls from a hotel in Barcelona, hosted client sessions from Japan, and managed launches from Turkey – all operating on AEST. It keeps communication clear and gives structure to what could otherwise feel chaotic.
Of course, that sometimes means early mornings or late nights depending on where we are, though it’s a small price to pay for the freedom we gain in return.
4. Keep Systems Simple and Solid
When you’re living and working on the road, you don’t have time for complicated, clunky systems. You need your operations to be lean, efficient, and mobile-friendly.
For us, that means cloud-based tools that work anywhere:
- Project management tools, we use Trello and Monday.com
- Use Cloud storage with Google Drive/Dropbox
- Automated systems for payments, onboarding, and program delivery
- Voxer and Slack for team and client communication
Our team is intentionally small and remote, which keeps us agile. Everyone operates with autonomy and clear processes. If the Wi-Fi drops or we’re between countries, our business doesn’t grind to a halt.
Simplicity has been key. Overcomplicating your systems only adds stress and stress is the opposite of freedom.
5. Redefine Success
If you want to build a business that supports travel and family life, you have to redefine success. For me, it’s not just about the revenue (though that matters). It’s about freedom, presence, and creating experiences with our boys that no classroom could replicate.
Worldschooling has taught our children resilience, adaptability, and cultural awareness. They’ve walked through ancient ruins, explored different belief systems, and learnt that the world is so much bigger and more interconnected than a traditional education often shows.
Success now looks like boardroom Zoom calls one day, exploring new countries the next, and raising boys who are globally aware, grounded, and curious.
6. Don’t Let Fear Run the Show
I won’t sugar-coat it, fear will show up. Fear of instability, of losing clients, of things going wrong. We had all those fears too.
Though what I’ve learned is that fear doesn’t disappear – you just get better at leading through it. When you structure your business with adaptability, simple systems, and clear rhythms, fear has far less power to derail you.
We didn’t wait until we “had it all figured out” to take our business on the road. If we had, we never would’ve left. We took the leap and we trusted our ability to adapt, learn, and grow along the way.
A business that supports long-term travel was never built by accident, we believe that it’s built by design. With the right structure, mindset, and willingness to lead differently, you can create a life where business, family, and adventure coexist.
It’s not always easy though it’s absolutely worth it.
Nadine Muller is a 13x bestselling author of a “Reason to Rise”, trailblazing Life & Business Mentor, and multi-seven-figure CEO, guiding women to reclaim their power, build with purpose, and create legacies that last. A former Australian Military Officer and Registered Nurse, she fuses strategy, intuition, and bold authenticity, igniting a global movement of freedom-driven leaders.
