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According to a study by MBO Partners, the digital nomad population has a significant economic impact, with an estimated revenue of $787 billion in the U.S. alone, suggesting a robust ecosystem that supports and is bolstered by this lifestyle.

Meanwhile, Research by Emergent Research for MBO Partners shows that the number of full time freelancers in the US grew by 90% between 2020 and 2023, and part-time freelancing grew by over 130%.

Audra Nichols, Chief Operating Officer at MBO Partners, joins to discuss this trend, the importance of flexible work, and more!

Data used from the 2023 MBO Partners Digital Nomad report.

Data used from the 2023 MBO Partners Digital Nomad report.

Data used from the 2023 MBO Partners Digital Nomad report.

Data used from the 2023 MBO Partners Digital Nomad report.

The number of independent workers is on the rise, up 11.6% to a record 72.1 million Americans this year from 64.6 million last year, according to the MBO Partners’ State of Independence in America 2023 report.

Poll Everywhere features insights from MBO Partners’ VP of Human Resources, Kelly Beckner.

Some 17.3 million Americans self-identified as digital nomads in 2023, according to a survey by MBO Partners