How To Become a Digital Nomad: The Top 5 Ways

[@TravelingwithKristin]

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[@helena20000]

Hi 'Traveling with Kristin' & Well Done : Keep Up The Great Work 👍

[@testuploads9172]

Always keep in mind, more people make money telling people they can do something than doing it themselves. The real estate space is full of kids telling you how much they make in real estate, and that you can too if you watch their content. But the videos are their income, not real estate. The fiance and trading soaces are the same. And the digital nomad space is no difference. One of the most profitable forms of content right now is making videos telling people they can make money making videos.

[@Limitlesskkz2022]

Exactly ‼️‼️‼️ I was wondering when people are going to realize this.

[@mutsa-Washe]

So true, well said

[@ches5662]

Thanks

[@TravelingwithKristin]

That may be true with certain people, but I’ve been doing this for 20 YEARS. If you’re curious about my income streams, this video explains it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2qqZXh7idarn8k I once had 18 different revenue streams and NONE of them had to do with KZbin or content creation

@@TravelingwithKristinthere is the prove, you are sugesting a vídeo to prove your income, but the true income is that vídeo 😅

[@lindadorman2869]

When the restaurant industry shut down during the pandemic, I leveraged my culinary experience to develop/adapt recipes, create dietary plans, research new ingredients and teach cooking skills online. As I travel, I supplement my income by being a private chef, catering events and leading food market tours. I also wrote food blog content and contributed to e-cookbooks. What really helps is to brainstorm and make a long list of ways to apply my skills, both online and in person. You need to get comfortable marketing yourself all the time!

[@sicorasestak8424]

How do you do things like catering while traveling? Rent a kitchen wherever you are? How do you find jobs as a temp private chef or doing food market tours?

[@TravelingwithKristin]

That's amazing, Linda; thanks so much for sharing how you pivoted in your career.

[@RachelSmets]

Absolutely! You're clearly an action taker and that's what I've done too. We all have skills, so think of how you can use them! GREAT!

[@lindadorman2869]

@@sicorasestak8424 A lot of networking. I reached out to chefs before I visited their city, asking if we could meet. Sometimes I offered to work a shift for free in exchange for using their kitchen facilities for catering. For private chef gigs, I let everyone I met know what I did and followed up with an email to cook for them. I cooked at co-working/co-living places for other guests and they referred me to their clients/friends. I cooked for my Airbnb hosts in exchange for free nights. For market tours, I offered my services to their marketing managers and to local hotel concierges for value-added guest services. I even helped demo/sample food products at a Japanese grocery store. Basically, you're just putting yourself out there all the time! The more you do, the more word gets around. If I'd been smart, I should have started a KZbin channel to record it all.

[@toypianos469]

That's a pretty dope niche you worked out there.

[@CapitolHillClips]

Understanding that with this lifestyle it's not common to work only a a few of hours per day ("at the beach") is key. Many portray it like that but for nearly all nomads, you will need to work most of the day. The tradeoff to the lifestyle is location freedom and experiencing new cultures every few months. Good luck to all who try to pursue this lifestyle. Remember not overthink it. Set up a game plan and just do it.

[@wimeatsworld]

Buddy of mine is writing articles remotely. He has AI resources, but after 5 to 5 hours he's totally smoked all the same. Intensity x duration is the same end result as an 8er.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I would say that working an average number of hours per week (or more, in some cases), is the norm for freelancers and remote employees, as well as some online business owners, but not for other types of entrepreneurs and passive income nomads. I've also found that, the longer I work for myself, the more I like it and want to work. 😊

[@WorldTaxAndy]

Yep. The 'work at the beach' meme is unrealistic and gets boring quickly. As a nomad I've found I still need separation between the work & life part. All-in on whatever I'm doing - when I'm working I'm purely working, when I'm relaxing I'm only doing that. Combing both just doesn't do it for me (being on a laptop by the beach, sunglare in the screen, sand in the keyboard, FOMO at not being out there etc - weirdly stresses me out). So I try to work pretty hard from early morning till mid afternoon (probably still work 8-10 hours most days) then enjoy the beach and other parts of the lifestyle later on.

[@longbeach225]

Best part about remote work is while you at home working you can build a second income online. It could be a KZbin channel or a blog. Once you can get a few multiple income streams going it can help unload the amount of work. Also digital nomads live in cheap locations so make 5k a month is not required. Usually 2k a month is sufficient unless they are heavy spenders.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Speak for yourself, I love the beach and work occasionally, life's a beach

[@JM-bx3np]

Here's a real legit tip guys. Get a CDL. Drive a truck for a few years and buy your own. Set up an LLC and become an owner operator. Work 6-7 months and make 70-80k net each year. Take the rest of the year off and travel each year.

[@jiovannijones6869]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jiovannijones6869]

Apparently you don't know anything about trucking. I'm an owner operator and it isn't that simple as you "explained" it.

[@EternalDestination.]

To all the new youtubers out there! Keep pushing and never give up, you can do it.

[@AggiesVine]

Thank you. I needed this🙏

[@EternalDestination.]

@@AggiesVine you are welcome! Your talent for connecting with audience is incredible, Keep up the good work.

[@AggiesVine]

@@EternalDestination. Thank you so much. This means alot me. Be blessed.🙏

[@Relaxation.with.Nature]

Thank you for saying that

[@EricGorman]

Very inspiring . I have been in 26 countries and lived in 4. I have been a nomad since the age of 5. Now with the internet I can expand this lifestyle.

[@WilliamB.-ij6gl]

I'm into 6 figures with my remote career but something you may want to consider is how remote you can be. Of course it's usually necessary to have a wifi signal, or at least a great cell plan, but I've also learned dialing into my company's VPN can be tricky if I'm outside of the normal work area. Your location is unknown when in the VPN but the time before entering the VPN is a different matter. Something you may want to research or do test runs when on normal vacations just to make sure you can connect as needed

[@kees2616]

Amazing and inspiring Kristin. I watched Charlie Chang half an hour ago interviewing you and now this video. I am a 62 year old man from the Netherlands and I want to be a Digital Nomad as well. So this was the second youtube Digital Nomad video I watched. I am not sure yet what I am going to do for a (Nomad) living. After watching this video I am thinking of 'online coaching' and, because my hobby is filming and video editing, something like content creator. I want to travel by car throughout Europe. It was always some kind of dream to travel and earning my living in some way. And now I am a bit tired of my job. I want to expand and do not want to wait till I am retired. Again, your video was very inspiring and informative. Thank you and God Bless Kristin. Kees from the Netherlands

[@shapourdashtpour63]

any update on your progress you like to share?

[@DestinationRetirement]

A lot of us "older folks" don't feel like we can be in most of the digital nomad spaces. The one thing I know I can do is blog/vlog so I may add that to my skill set. My 25 year career has been in real estate. I am working on my 5 year plan to semi-retire in Mexico with rentals. Great content!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

It’s great to hear you’re exploring blogging and vlogging as part of your skill set! Thank you for your kind words, and best of luck with your transition and new ventures!

[@ExpatEvolution]

Lived in Merida just before and during the Panda mic, 🙂 after Thailand opened up I moved here and have been here about 4 years now.

[@Cristype1diabetic]

I don't understand why these channels where amazing people guide us to get knowledge and improve our career has little subscribers and channels with bad news and gossips has million of subscribers. Thanks for the tricks.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

It can be puzzling but to each their own. Thank you for your support, Cris and I'm glad the tricks I shared were helpful to you. Cheers!😊

[@KatieRaeRae]

Every time you put out a video, I get inspired. I'm currently an independent contractor working for a company out of Boston. I love what I do, but I'm fighting other independent contractors for jobs. I'm pretty much logged in to their site anywhere from 12 to 14 hours a day just to make my self-imposed daily goal. I've been doing it for about 6 years, and this job has allowed me to travel the US in my van and ultimately move to Portugal. But it's exhausting having to compete for jobs. Part of the reason I moved to Portugal is because of the low cost of living so I can still support myself while I try my hand at something else. Your videos always have such great ideas, and they leave me feeling confident I can find something where I'm not tied to my laptop every waking minute. Thanks for all the great information, Kristin!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support, Kat! I'm thrilled to hear that my videos have been inspiring to you. It's amazing that your current job as an independent contractor has allowed you to travel and ultimately move to Portugal. However, I understand that the constant competition for jobs can be exhausting. I'm glad that my videos have given you confidence and provided you with great ideas for finding something that allows you more freedom and flexibility. Wishing you all the best in your pursuit of new opportunities and a fulfilling lifestyle. Thank you for watching and for your continued support! 😊🙌

[@scottman895]

This is a great summary of the major ways to be able to work remotely! I agree that both the monetize yourself and passive income methods can be very time consuming at the start. It's great though that if you put in the work, it can be very rewarding in the end. I know one of the challenges with finding a remote job is that some companies have been shifting back to being in the office either full time or part time. I've noticed that myself as the traffic on the highways is getting worse lately (back to pre-pandemic times if not worse). As I still want to be able to work remotely full time in the near future, I'm just hoping that if I go the route (for right now) to apply for a fully remote job that they don't turn around 2 months later and say that I have to go into an office. Hopefully enough people as a whole will be able to keep pushing for remote work!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Always great to see your thoughtful comments, Scott! I agree that traffic has gotten worse again (although I think it will wane, long-term). The safe bet would be to apply with companies that are 100% remote. It's easier than changing an outdated company culture. And keep up your strategy of monetizing yourself through content creation!

[@SportsSimp]

I’ve been learning copywriting. I have over 150 hours under my belt. I travel a lot now in the transportation industry by picking up new vehicles and delivering them. Then fly out to somewhere else. I can’t wait till I start copywriting.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

That’s a great skill for remote work! Highly valuable

[@SportsSimp]

@@TravelingwithKristin I’m hoping to transition from flying and driving all the time. On day 24 of a 40 day water fast. Received a lot of clarity since starting.

[@philipadam7870]

What a great presentation! Love this channel and all the information that Kristin so generously shares. Thank you so much!!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You’re welcome, Philip!

[@benjaminjoytravels]

Hi! I’m putting together a collection of case studies detailing how remote workers got started so other people can follow in their footsteps. I’d love to hear on a scale from 1-10 how helpful this would be to you so I can get feedback on my idea.

[@BILLY-O-1982]

I’ve gone property nomad route. I’m letting my house to a professional couple which will give me more than I need to set up in Asia using India as a base. I should have a decent amount left over each year which I will invest in a global passive index fund. Long term I should be set up financially and able to explore more expensive countries.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Awesome; sounds like you're well along your path. Nice work!

[@BILLY-O-1982]

@@TravelingwithKristin I leave on the 11th July.

[@BeanCruisers]

Being a digital nomad is doable if you really go for it. We travel basically anywhere we feel like going because we set up our lives to generate income online 💻🌎🌍

[@AriesQfactor]

Thanks Kristin. First saw you during the pandemic from California and now reinventing myself in Thailand. Trying to learn new things but related to things I already know/do.

[@amberphillips3073]

Girl i'm so grateful for you!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You're so welcome! Glad I could share helpful information.😊

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Thanks as always great information that covers a wide range of options. 👍

[@TravelingwithKristin]

My pleasure!

[@davidbudd5425]

Good info, thanks for helping those of us who are stuck in a rut. 🤑

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You got this!

[@Flyboy1066]

Kristin welcome to the digital nomad world, )) but most importantly welcome to the uk 🇬🇧 and enjoy your stay here,, enjoy life 👊🇬🇧❤️🍷

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@LogosFlow]

I got hooked on the expat lifestyle teaching English for 15 years. No desire to teach again, especially after covid, and I've been desperate to get online. But I still haven't been able to get over my stubborn belief that the monetization of the internet is one of the greatest human follies in all of history. Basically if anything makes it's money ultimately through ad revenue I feel I can't participate.

[@Chiarabarrassojelafaille]

Hi Kristin! Great tips! Being a digital nomad is not easy everyday, it’s a hard work but it’s so rewarding 🙏🏼✨

[@AmoreLifeDigitalNomads]

Congrats on15! We are coming up on our 3 year nomad-o-versary. Found your channel while searching for the original videos that inspired us to take this leap, and in that process this video was suggested - subscribed! . (I was re-watching those older ones to see what I thought now after being a little more seasoned.) Looking forward to watching more!

[@islandhoppertvhighlights]

Good video. Although I would like to say that the idea that “you never have to answer to someone” to be a digital nomad and earn income is not entirely true. As a KZbinr you still have to answer to your audience as well as the developer team at The social media site. They still have guidelines. For example providing services to a client means you need to answer to your clients. Who are essentially your boss.

[@JamesLMason]

I've always liked the idea of the Nomadic lifestyle, but there's one element i can't quite reconcile. What is your opinion on people from more affluent countries working in cheaper locations and (inadvertently) displacing local populations, as they price them out of their home market?

[@belle42]

We are being displaced in our own countries just as much as others are displaced in theirs. With the rise of rents and home prices people are needing to move further out from the high priced cities. But the problem is that the best paying jobs are in those big cities

[@stefanlouw6395]

Really cool an super helpfull video!!!☺ Kristin, you are bringing out the very best Digital Nomad content on KZbin. By far

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Stefan! I'm thrilled to hear that you found the video helpful and that you enjoy the content I create. Your support and feedback mean a lot to me. 💛🙌 Thank you again!

[@stefanlouw6395]

@@TravelingwithKristin 😁😁😁

[@Truekaruminmr]

I always wanted to do that but I am afraid of not having money at all and struggling. It's a very good informative video thought. Thank you. :)

[@denniskeim9541]

Build up a certain amount of money in savings so if you hit some bad times you have something to live on for a while. Six months or more is usually recommended. And not just for digital nomads.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You can do it!

[@RachelSmets]

If you plan well, there's no need to be afraid. Seriously, I don't recommend to take the leap, but also no need to never do it (IF it's something you'd like to do)

[@SenorJuan2023]

I suggest building up skills and making money online while you are still working in your home country BEFORE you go nomad.

[@Truekaruminmr]

@@TravelingwithKristin I will try.

[@Jime0326]

Thank you for making this video. Peace and blessings to you and your family!

[@madanparkhe3082]

Kristin, your ideas are simply fantastic, you are teaching folks how to make money from just anywhere. Keep it up and God bless you. Thanks n Regards..🎉🎉❤

[@MasterBrain182]

Traveling with Kristin 🔥🔥🔥🚀

[@TravelingwithKristin]

💛😊🙌

[@masterloot]

I suspect lot of "look at my success" vides are fake. People be like "I am a 24 yo female and took a 4 week coding bootcamp and now I am full-stack developer for IBM working from tropical islands" get out ... "bootcamp url in bio" yeah right...

[@Nicole_Riviere]

Kristin for president, I thought that many times🫶🏻 You are still young but so wise and experienced for your age🙏🏼

[@paulussantosociwidjaja4781]

Thank you for the learning, Kristin. Good thought for retirement and still active while travelling again.

[@jimrhodes9718]

Great video! It’s always a pleasure seeing you! 😊

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you! You too, Jim!

[@matthewnirenberg]

Great suggestions. The one thing everyone avoids is discussing the tax implications. Doing this type of work whilst considered "tax resident" in any "Western Country" will result in having to register in multiple tax systems, potentially pay multiple tax departments around the world and make it not worth the effort as the cost of compliance will rapidly outweigh any benefits. This life only works for those who are either genuinely living in a tax haven or for those who's governments don't tax foreign earned income (though the foreign government might). Please do a video addressing the tax implications because for those of us in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada or the USA, its quite the nightmare.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Hi Matthew, as I’m not a CPA, I can’t give tax advice. However, there are tax treaties and systems in place globally to prevent double taxation. I have interviewed many tax professionals on my podcast to answer your questions. You can listen here: www.badassdigitalnomads.com/category/taxes-and-personal-finance/

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I especially recommend this one www.badassdigitalnomads.com/us-taxes-for-digital-nomads-with-irs-enrolled-agent-grace-taylor/

[@bryensaeed]

I have been doing method 1 as virtual assistant plus taking overseas training projects. It is amazing. True that you cannot be a millionaire by doing so but it is comfort life:) I think I will need to get some more client and find another of my skills for remote to increase income:) meanwhile I build my youtube channel few months back as well:)

[@Mulberry2000]

my son is going to do a BTEC national diploma in Television and media studies so he could do what you are doing. He is only 16 and that qualification is for 16-18 years olds generally here in the UK.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

That's fantastic to hear! Wishing your son all the best in his studies and future endeavors! 🎓📺

[@anikavandermeer9058]

Thanks Kristin , love your book.

[@mulherbrilhante2685]

Hi Kristin I am a new subscriber and I love your content. Do you have videos about couple nomads or nomads in their 40’s or 50’s is a new world that I am so interested to learn more about it:)

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Hi Mulher, nice to meet you! You will love this podcast interview with Palle Bo on becoming a digital nomad in your 50s: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpOYapVngZWjmZI

[@mulherbrilhante2685]

Thank you :)

[@JoyForlifeat50]

Yes agree plz make some videos for us midlifer's 🤦🏻‍♀️‼️ social media is definitely a must as is content creation etc but having had an amazing success in the face to face world in my past endeavors I found and still find so much of the virtual space intimidating and to be honest an absolute dread....having to navigate it all impedes on my time actually getting to a point of just doing what I am passionate about....the bridge always crumbles from start into navigation of the non face to face world over to delivering my gifts/skills to others....ALWAYS collapses right before execution 😔😩‼️struggle is real and I am not alone in this

[@theresewheeler1498]

Wow so much information. Thank you for sharing

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janinesuter3630]

thank you so much for the video! awesome. I am wondering how to accurately set prices for service one offers as a freelancer., how to not undersell or oversell. could you maybe make a video on this? that would be great.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Hi Janine, you are welcome! Great question - I may publish a video on that topic on my second channel, which I'm relaunching later this year. It's kzbin.info

[@janinesuter3630]

@@TravelingwithKristin thank you so much!

[@informationcollectionpost3257]

I know deep down that I am not a failure but I have always worked for someone else. Most of my really big failed projects came about from business people dictating to me on how I was to do a job or what I was to create. Often I knew it was a bad idea but if I wanted to work for them then I had to comply. Some people actually purposely set me up for failure because they feared that I would replace them. I have also failed in that my employer didn't want values such as truthfulness in honesty in their businesses but want me to bear all the consequences for their decisions and if I didn't do what they wanted they didn't want me in their organization. As a digital nomad have you ever ran into these sticky situations? Other than this concern, I really enjoyed the video and may look into some of these ideas. Looking for extra income after I would normally retire.

[@scottferguson48]

Thank you Kristin for your great video . That was very interesting I like your style. Once again thank you . Keep up the great work . I wish you well . All the very best . Take care . Inverness Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you, Scott! Glad it was helpful. Cheers from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@realpeopleoftheinternet]

Ive been looking for a digital nomad job for years

[@flaneurlife]

Depending what field you're in, it can sometimes be easier to "create" that job for yourself. It can take some time, but it's more of a guaranteed route. What skills that you already use in your current line of work could you take online and offer as a service or to freelancing clients? Or how could you create a business around this?

[@realpeopleoftheinternet]

@@flaneurlife Thank you so much for taking out your time to explain I really appreciate that. Yeah yeah I agree with you on many different levels of creating your own platform online for digital nomad career to take off. I think it's because of countries especially United States don't want to it's all about taxes.

[@flaneurlife]

@@realpeopleoftheinternet Yeah it's totally true. Countries definitely want the tax revenue, and that's why they are starting to clue in and offer digital nomad visas in so many countries around the world. Easier said than done but your own platform, product or service is the best path to getting there. If you can find a remote job that ties you over until you can ratchet up your income enough, then even better!

[@MrDeSilva]

great take Kristin! thank you for your contribution..you´ve inspired me to get back on my horse, witch traveling n tours related services,,,u got a new subscriber here ,,,keep them coming and cheers from the Panama canal

[@benjaminjoytravels]

Hi! I’m putting together a collection of case studies detailing how remote workers got started so other people can follow in their footsteps. I’d love to hear on a scale from 1-10 how helpful this would be to you so I can get feedback on my idea.

[@barrellcooper6490]

Biggest mistake new freelancers make is not charging enough. It's important to be able to compare your salary as an employee with an hourly rate you'd need to charge as a freelancer. As a rule of thumb l use double your employee hourly rate. Or your annual full time salary divided by 1,000. Example $35/hr as a full time employee means you need to think in terms of $70/hr. Or $80,000 per year means $80/hr as a free lancer. This compensates for the lack of benefits and also the time your not getting paid for. It's not a hard and fast rule but it gives you an idea where you are, compared to your previous pay as an employee.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks for sharing your insights and tips, @barrellcooper6490! 🙌😊

[@Hydrocarbonman147]

Question Ia being a digital nomad as lucrative as telling other people how to be a digital nomad?🤔

[@_PEACE-FIRST_]

A very motivating video. It allowed me to create new plans. Thanks.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I'm glad the video was motivating for you and helped you create new plans, Ares. 😊 That's wonderful to hear! Wishing you all the best in pursuing your new goals. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!

[@nadineleongobet]

Thank’s so much, some parts of this video helped me a lot! Love from the UK❤ P.S just bought your book on audible 🎉

[@MarthaCGuevara-p5g]

Hi thank you!

[@sierragenessee]

Thank you for sharing some of your trade secrets. It is nice that you can make a living from helping other people enter your field.

[@qwestpond1687]

Many "digital nomads" are stuck in old life style. Many companies offer flexible work arrangements. So I keep traditional "office job" but I can work anywhere (inc abroad) as long as I comply with tax/local law. I can also go to a local office if I want to. The work style is changing so fast.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

That's great to hear that you have a flexible work arrangement that allows you to work remotely from anywhere, @qwestpond. It's true that the traditional office job is evolving, and many companies are adapting to the changing work styles. It's wonderful to have the freedom to work while exploring different locations. 😊

[@poogt22]

Where do you work..?

[@dianatrejos8346]

Thank you so much. I am a little scared to do that change. I am self employed but I don’t know how started and discoverer my skills?

[@JenniferFortin-mo8fd]

Thank you for this great content. Do you have any websites for teachers who want to transition to a remote role, whether in the field or a similar one?

[@hazydreamer7965]

Thank you, this video is informative and interesting.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You're welcome, @Hazy dreamer! I'm glad you found the video informative and interesting. Happy exploring! 😊

[@TheAmericanVagabond]

#Unleash The Power Within! 4- BOOKS 📚 1. MILLIONAIRE SUCCESS HABITS 2. 4-HOUR WORK WEEK 3. WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE 4. CRUSHING IT * BONUS.- Anything by Earl Nightingale ‼️

[@MissionEmpowered]

Thanks Kristin! Lots of useful information! 😊❤

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You are so welcome!

[@YogaBlissDance]

Kristin, thank you for this I for one am very interested in this topic. I already do most of my work online and so hopefully you’ll intersperse these videos because I think there is interest.🎉

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You're so welcome! I will be adding new videos to my second channel dedicated to the digital nomad lifestyle. You can subscribe here: kzbin.info

[@YogaBlissDance]

@@TravelingwithKristin But will you be updating it? Hope you see this, will you post at least 1x month? Or is it just older vids?

[@marilenmcay]

Thank you so much for this video. This is exactly what I needed today ❤ I’m a new subscriber here sooo excited to learn more from you. All the best🎉

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Welcome Marilen! 🎉🎉

[@anthonywilsonjesudas2404]

I'm very new, I don't have any skills, but I'll make sure I'll put my full interest to learn the skills, so any suggestions how and from where should I start.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

That's a fantastic attitude! 🌟📚 Starting with your interests is key. Consider online courses, KZbin tutorials, and educational websites to begin learning new skills. Also my new book, Digital Nomad for Dummies can help too: amzn.to/3JLLx5c Keep that motivation going! 😊💪🌍

[@andreboguslavskiy5998]

Hi Kristin, have technical questions about your equipment. What kind of cameras do you recommend for video ,and what microphone you recommend also?

[@brentbeatty4171]

Tefl and business with Thai -Chinese native... I fly drones also

[@mykytavvedenskyi5982]

Hi there! Where are you taking stock videos for your channel?

[@juliearnold2493]

Keep in mind with freelance work, you ARE working for someone else. Your CLIENTS. It can feel like having multiple bosses, not just one, so keep that in mind.

[@HollyRock]

You rock Kristen!. ❤

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much, @HollyRock! I appreciate the support 😊🙏

[@harrybenford]

A question I wanted to ask is with regards to the side hustle of a podcast. When there are so many podcasts out there, how do you keep and grow an audience and make money from it?

[@fijitimeislandlifevlog]

Thanks Kristin - food for thought 🤔🏝

[@s.venkateswarpatnaik2484]

Hi you' re very good human being.i liked your video

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you!

[@Heideberry]

I'm a self employed Pet Sitter and cleaner for 3 venues. I work alone and can't afford to employ anyone to help me yet in either of the jobs. I have a couple of side hustles that I have started to earn from. I only earned a small amount from Zazzle and as they changed things I have to redo my whole shop and try and get it going again. I have so many things to do workwise with 4 jobs but I'm not earning enough yet and I can't take on more cleaning work as if I do when I'm pet sitting I have a lot to do to get everything done if I only have two days where I can get a lift into town to clean. I normally clean 3 days a week if I'm working away. If in working in town then I do my normal 3 days a week routine but sometimes I need to go into two places extra times if they have events on to check on the Church or Church hall across town from each other. I'm looking at doing a virtual assistant job where I take calls if the business is busy. I'm hoping that fits in with my work but that will have a VoIP phone so I can't take that to pet sitting with me. Pet sitting work did pick up after the 3 yrs of the pandemic, but I lost a third of my business because people are cutting back on services and using a neighbour or family member. So even customers that said I wasn't charging enough before this yr. I couldn't change my pricing for 3 yrs as I couldn't afford to lose work. I upped my pricing this yr by a few £s but it's hard to keep up with all my expenses as they went up too much and the cost of living is so high. Too many of my customers moved, changed jobs or timetable so I lost work that way if they don't need me or not as much. As some retired or reduced their hrs. I do still have some of my regulars but I'm restricted now more as I can't work so far away as I have my cleaning work commitments and I'm the only cleaner for all 3 venues. So I have to get it done before after or during a stay. If my fiancé and I moved to a bigger town then he could get a manager job rather than being stuck as an assistant manager when his pay has been reduced. So he'd be paid much more as a manager but I would lose all my customers and cleaning venues which I like working at and we would be too far away from my family as my parents are in town and aunts and uncles live in villages nearby and an hour away. So we would lose all that support for lifts if I can't get a food delivery slot or can't get a taxi. I don't want to move and it's not really feasible for him either as he has commitments to help his friend. So we are stuck, trying to earn as much as possible and he is Looking for another job but not many jobs locally are available for the hrs he needs.

[@Heideberry]

I'm starting a business of making items to sell that are upcycling material in different ways or sewing items with second hand fabric and newer fabric items too. A sort of make do and mend thing repurposing fabric or materials to make new things. I have started to make some things and my fabric is cut ready to sew but my sewing machine needle broke so I have to wait for a new one to arrive to get started with the sewing part. So I'm not earning yet from that. I have looked at doing audio typing home jobs but never got one of those jobs. I'd have to buy a stop/start peddle to listen to the audio and do that work. I might give that a go but I can't invest in that yet as I have invested in my cleaning business recently and I'm saving for our wedding.

[@Heideberry]

I have looked at remote jobs but most of them I'm not qualified for. I have also looked at blogging to add my online sites to. It's a bit daunting, but I'm going to try that.

[@Paul-cg1bn]

Hi Kristin! I appreciate your video. I just want to be clear on something. You mentioned investing. Would online trading the market qualify me to get a digital nomad visa? Thanks so much!

[@flaneurlife]

Yes it would as long as you have a registered business that you're operating under!

[@shawng-l9p]

How many years you are on KZbin WOW very personal and Articulate also you describe things so you actually become interested ....i have been developing for 17 years a Canadian living and working in South America where is even more affordable... Kristen do you also have a business email to discuss sponser videos and pricing ..thanks

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you for your kind words! 😊 I appreciate your interest in sponsorship. 📧 You can reach me at [e-mail]

[@autodidactewebdev2368]

Thanks for your Nice explanations

[@chrisaris8756]

The problem with selling your time only is that there is only a finite amount you can sell. If you need to make more money the only solution is to put your prices up, which usually leads to customers going elsewhere. I worked as a training freelancer for nearly 20 years and as more and more people got into my field it became increasingly difficult to make money. A price war started and one very well funded company got in on the act and undercut all the opposition. Their courses were poor as were their trainers but they were cheap and that’s all people saw, a low price. I started out I 1999 earning £500 a day plus expenses ended up feeling lucky to get £350 a day including expenses. So I quit. A far better business model is to find a commodity you can sell (that people want of course!) - then your business is only limited by the effort you put in and the availability of that commodity.

[@ashlamccammon4196]

TLDR: University or Travel? As someone who does not have a degree and is basically fresh out of high school, what would you recommend? Like basically no nest egg, no job experience outside of serving at a restaurant… Family and friends want me to stay in the US in the Midwest and go to college, but after some travel I figured out things could be so much better and I’m not sure I could take uni as seriously as I’d like knowing I could be elsewhere. Plus things are super chaotic in the states now and it’s expensive. I wouldn’t have any support, but I’m hoping I’ll create that in time. I’m really into environmentalism but suck at tech, thought about photography cause I was told I have a good eye for it but it seems like everyone is getting into that and social media. I don’t really feel like I have the personality for it either tbh for the social media aspect. I know I want to travel, but since I don’t have a skill set to make myself marketable yet I’m hesitant. So, do I go to school or do I just hop straight in? Also, concerned about medical care or not having a permanent address what that will mean/how is that usually handled as a nomad? I know this is long, but thank you to anyone who has advice

[@TravelingwithKristin]

I have a blog post for that! medium.com/the-post-grad-survival-guide/should-you-go-to-college-or-become-a-digital-nomad-24860847f68e

[@coastcity7029]

It's cool being a nomad, but it's better to be part of a community and have a family

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Who says they are mutually exclusive? kzbin.infoGU7no98tpoQ

[@SenorJuan2023]

I've been a lifelong loner and rather enjoy it.

[@Robert-er9vf]

Always great 😃👍 to hear from you. Nice video 📸.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback, Robert! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🙌😊

[@ConwayCreator]

Very informative information. Will subscribe.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Awesome, thank you! I am glad you found it informative @ConwayCreator 😊🙏

[@lisarkippen2182]

Kristin, I would like to chat with you about your Real Estate Relocation work. Did you become a broker, or get a International Real Estate Designation to do this work? Are you working local, or internationally?

[@HugoFlores-nb9wv]

Thank you very much for sharing the information. Greetings from Guadalajara Jalisco México 😊

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Con todo gusto, Hugo! My pleasure

[@p.treyben5567]

Love the “BOOM!”

[@shaunbarrett5284]

So how does it work for taxes if you don’t have a home base? Do you use an address in the states?

[@bw5911]

Great video!

[@cindyk3076]

You always have insightful videos with great information, thanks!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Cindy! I'm glad you find the videos insightful and valuable. Thank you for watching and being a part of the community! 🙌😊

[@chriskennedy5341]

Hi Kristin. Great work, and editing. I love your videos. What country do you live in now and why? This might be well known within your digital community, but I guess I'm just wondering if you are still searching for your "home"? All the best, and thank you for your hard work to educate us dreamers hah.

[@dasha9561]

thanks for the information

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Always welcome, @dasha9561! 💖

[@scarlettfrancesca]

Thank you so much for this video, It was awesome! I have a couple different questions. I have been wanting to write some articles for a different Travel magazines and other publications. I have writing experience but have never published anything and have Nothing online. Is it best to start and create your own blog before you submit articles to a magazine? Or do you submit a bear bones idea or a completed article to a magazine or multiple ones to see who might be interested? I also want to start a Weekly online group with people, but I have not done that before personally. Do you have any ideas on how to start something and be honest about having it be a new endeavor and ways to work out any kinks with a trial group before really advertising it?

[@zachbollinger757]

Hi Scarlett, I'm obv not Kristin, but I have some experience in the creative freelance arena. 1. You NEED to create a portfolio of some sort. It can be a blog, sample articles, etc. on a website. Your portfolio is your creative résumé. 2. Cold call/email editors/publications/agencies to let them know you're a writer. Be friendly and personal - no copy+paste templates. Tailor your outreach to the person & publication you're reaching out to. When you get no response (you'll get a lot), follow-up after a couple weeks/months. Don't spam them with calls/emails unless you don't ever want them to hire you. 3. DO NOT send out spec work, i.e., sample articles or idea pitches. First, you are setting them up to steal your work/idea without compensation. Second, if they want to hire you, they'll ask you to produce something they specifically have in mind. Once you've built a relationship with a client, then you can start pitching ideas to the editor. 4. When you start getting work, make sure you get your contracts. A contract lays out what you are going to produce and when and is also guarantee of work for payment that you can point to in case you need to file a lawsuit. 5. Similar to getting contracts, where possible, copyright your personal work. This prevents theft of your work and guarantees you higher compensation if you have to take someone to court than if you didn't copyright your work. (You don't have to worry about this at first, but will become beneficial as you do more personal writing.) Hope this helps! Good luck! P.S. I found another KZbinr who talks about freelance writing called Location Rebel who has a lot of videos about how to get started.

[@christiansailor2880]

Thanks, Kristin!

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You're welcome, @Christian! 🙌

[@HugoFlores-nb9wv]

Thank you very much

[@TravelingwithKristin]

You are welcome, Hugo!

[@bowmanbk1]

I'd love to work from home, too bad I repair locomotives. I spent 20 years traveling while in the navy. I wish I new how to be a travel writer, I'd definitely travel again if I could get paid to do it!

[@sabrinamadison8769]

Amazing video.

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Thanks Sabrina! Glad you found it helpful

[@asifbhai5906]

Very nice 🎉🎉🎉

[@ndeckersightseer]

Kristin can you provide the link for the 2018 video you mentioned on requesting your current position to be remote?

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Yes here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSng4V5esx_rbc

[@2000spcfarr]

What if I am a disabled veteran and what kinda skill do I have? I get VA disability can I travel on just that I have my passport as well already.

[@Pcbdude82]

Unfortunately there probably isnt to many remote jobs for a photographer. Maybe for graphic designs or sonething with photoshop. But im not great at that.

[@RoyFrancisMilano]

Hi Kristin! Hope all is well with you and that you are enjoying life in the UK! My question is how do you get sponsors forr KZbin videos if you are starting a channel to with sell your services or say teach how to build a home or an off grid system, etc…? Please keep well and stay safe!

[@rigonagels1241]

i have great skills, i'm a plumber!

[@Carolinaluqai]

How can I find job as a digital marketing specialist from home in UE? Usually they want you work from office 😔

[@jesusgonzales6889]

awesome !THANKS