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[@montymontano8618]

I am amazed at number of knowledgable freelancers, road warriors etc. who use Starbucks (and other coffee shops, etc) for their wi-fi. I have come across only one of the many people I follow who use their public library for wi-fi. It's FREE and reliable, and in most cities and all counties. You can stay all day at a comfortable (often air conditioned) desk or table. Public libraries, the most underrated resource on the internet. Go to your library website and learn what is available. You can get free e-books, audiobooks, movies, and, yes, WI-FI.

[@KayaLindsay]

Agreed! I love local libraries! Sometimes they have unreliable opening/closing hours so I often will resort to Starbucks when the libraries are not available. But yes! Libraries are an awesome place to work.

[@kellydoyle]

Wow. FANTASTIC video! You really spell it all out concise and to the point! ❤️ I’m feeling hopeful now! Lost my business due to an injury so livin in a van with my only hope (due to regular brain injury flare ups) to getting back on my feet is freelance online mobile work. Taking notes and ready for action! Thank you.

[@marcopthbl]

I just recently started reading "The 4 Hour Work Week" and once you mention it I knew you were cool lol. I would love to live in a van and travel with the wife. This is now what I'm aiming for. Once I have questions I won't hesitate to ask you :)

[@brendalee8253]

This video was very helpful. I am still trying to work on my vanlife by working on the making money on the road as a freelancer part. Hasn't been easy but that's the beauty of it. Life is an Adventure!

[@2DownTailUp]

This was honestly the most detailed, honest and helpful van Life how I make a living video. From how you got started, to what you use, to what has worked best for you. Thank you so much for posting. I am seriously considering van Life. I’m a Flight Attendant and I’m considering going part time in order to do so. I figured that I could get 15 days off a month, and work a week. I could travel in between and get to an airport leave my van, fly to work for the week and head back to the airport I left my van and continue on my journey. This video gives me hope that working and van life is possibly. Just have to come up with a plan

[@KayaLindsay]

CarlaK_77 Hell yeah! Go out there and get it! I’m glad this video was helpful to you! 🚐✨

[@VagariVenust]

I took notice of your yosemite facelift shot. Thanks for helping clean up our parks and helpping make a better image for climbers in nps eyes. Alot of climbers come for the fun of the event, but dont contribute, so we really do appreciate your efforts. Best of luck in your travels!

[@KayaLindsay]

Thank you! Yosemite Facelift is a great organization! We gotta keep our parks clean :)

[@destinationdenmans1593]

Watched a lot of channels about van life, you’ve got the best vibe that I’ve seen! Really enjoy your content and the way you present it!

[@KayaLindsay]

Thank you :)

[@therethatenglishboy]

like the only honest freelance video/ digital nomad vid- big love

[@kristinaleonardo9222]

Kaya, thank you so much for sharing all these resources. You go girl! Wonderful person. You surely deserve all the beauty in your life you’ve got. Take care!

[@kristinaleonardo9222]

Kaya, could you please give some advice on how to get those first clients, what you need to know (to study, to learn about sm - any books or courses in particular that you would recommend?) and also could you speak a little bit about the budget side of the business (investment $ vs. Earnings). Many many thanks and you are truly great! Xxx from the UK

[@richardlannon]

Awesome comment, Scott. I left the Corporate World to form a BraveWorld 13 years ago. I did land on my two feet. Can't say I have gotten rich but I am ok. Raised a family, got them through school. Now I get to look at what I will do next. Love mountain biking, motorcycling, hiking and being outdoors as much as possible. As I look through a lot of VanLife videos, it's all young people. Got to say, it is inspiring. Now to figure out how to do the similar thing but not live at RV parks and with people who are old before their time. Good people who get out and explore the world. Great if you know of content for Being Healthy and Adventure in your 50th. Ill keep looking.

[@heeeeyjai]

You are the best & a godsend, thank you for this video. I'm starting my transition to work for myself so this was right on time 🙏🏽💚💚💚💚

[@johnathancaballero6439]

Dudette!! Really enjoying your CHANNEL!! Totally subscribing now after this video post. I like how you simply put it up, and how real you are and open about your life. Keep em coming!!

[@KayaLindsay]

Thanks! I'll try :D

[@dancasey9660]

Growing up around intellegent women, and having a sharp wife for many years, makes me appreciate how you setup your life style, and your business. I hope you find a significant other that appreciates these traits in you! Best hopes for your continuing success!

[@KayaLindsay]

Hey thanks me too! 😂

[@decentdiversions]

Livin' the dream, Kaya! Congrats. I've been thinking of how this model might work here in Canada. Cheers.

[@VagabondViking]

Thanks for sharing how you make money on the road. Being self employed can be a constant hustle. Also, congrats on your first employee!

[@KayaLindsay]

Thanks! It is a lot of work. And Kirsten is amazing, I would be screwed with out her.

[@jagggy_snake]

This is one of my favourite channels on youtube.

[@exitpursued6690]

This is really brilliant and great insight. I've had a contract writing/editing/content job with pretty much one company that's kept my afloat during a multi-year period of working at home, and sometimes taking extended travel abroad. I've taken on other gigs on the side. I'm feeling it's time to end my main contract soon, which is many hours of commitment a week, and really spread my wings. Thanks for sharing your business approach. It's given me a lot to think about.

[@BradColemanisHere]

Super cool, Kaya. Great explanation and guidance.

[@kotkurt9082]

I really like your approach to EVERYTHING (work, life, ukuleles, hair, ...) :)

[@KayaLindsay]

Kot Kurt thanks 💁🏼

[@billfreeman7770]

Setting up a social media marketing agency is a great option for sure. I'm into digital product creation and affiliate marketing (been doing it for about 12 years now). To anyone who wants to learn about affiliate marketing, I'd suggest typing "Laptop Earnings" into GoogIe. That's probably the best course.. it shares a lot of little tricks that the other courses leave out.

[@departuresnacks6061]

Awesome video. Thanks so much! Appreciate the authenticity and transparency

[@TakeABreakMeditate]

You're very clear and straight forward when you speak, great video! Super inspirational :)

[@KayaLindsay]

Thanks! :)

[@sylviajones4907]

You are an amazing young lady. Wonderful video that gives inspiration to others. Thank you.

[@quinnbarlow860]

Hi! I would just love to eventually convert to van life, and hopefully live in my van full time, but I was wondering, how do you do taxes, renew your license plate, etc? Are you a state resident to take care of that kind of stuff, or how does that work?

[@exitpursued6690]

I'm super curious about this, too. Doing taxes as a freelancer/small business owner is pretty easy these days with things like Quickbooks, but I'm not sure how it shakes out if you aren't a permanent resident of a single state. Also curious how it works with health insurance, which is dependent on which state you reside in. I would guess she files everything in California, which seems to be her main state?

[@DonnyOutdoors]

Nice video! I'll check those books out. I'm self employed and looking to build a van, so nice to see it can work.

[@KayaLindsay]

DonnyOutdoors it can definitely work out! Takes a lot of work and you have to be ok with a bit of risk, but if you're already self employed you know that game 😅

[@longhorntexboy]

You'll be successful!! integrity perseverance compassion

[@davegkey]

Excellent video, thanks. I listen to Tom Ferris's podcast and have considered his book. Good to hear it praised :)

[@accesshealing]

Thank you! You've got it going on! I read both those books xo Very cool

[@sledneck7398]

Wow, that sounds like a cool job! I think you are my spirit animal....

[@homerjulio]

Kaya Txs sooo much for sharing such a treasure trove of info! U just got another proud Subscriber :) Dolce Vita to you!

[@genapeterson1]

Thanks for the vid. I want to be able to enjoy more of life. I'm working towards this.

[@JessaJay]

Your hair is so pretty!

[@KayaLindsay]

Thank you! :)

[@MC-hs4mf]

Kaya Lindsay boyfriend?

[@MC-hs4mf]

Kaya Lindsay I agree

[@mrplese36]

kaya are you looking for someone to travel with ?

[@MC-hs4mf]

mrplese36 I'm pretty sure she has a boyfriend that travels with her, even though she didn't answer my question.

[@gjonesii]

You are very smart. Thanks for sharing.

[@Malissa7]

Thanks for this information. You are the only one I see that honestly opened up about income in the Vanlife. I have sent messages to other Van dwellers to ask about how to make income on the road and they make it seem like it's a secret. They never respond or answer the question. I know there's many things people can do to make money but why be secretive about it? Thank You for this info!

[@AnnaC63]

I think that's because putting the idea on social media creates a sudden influx of competitors who might actually get good at it within six months to a year and thin out their opportunities. Really a successful idea is valuable and should be given to people you know like and trust not hundreds and thousands of strangers. Look at people making money on KZbin. Now there are so many with their own successful channels they cut what they pay drastically.

[@PereaPhotography]

Great video! Great to see people thinking outside of the box. I use the same song in my videos too 👊🏼

[@marioneto50]

Good video. I'm a medical student, so I won't be able to live such a nomadic life due to the nature of my future profession, but I think there's still a lot I can take from these van life and nomadic lifestyle videos, specially about the sustainability side of things. Thanks for the content.

[@KayaLindsay]

No problem! And I'm sure someone somewhere needs a nomadic doctor...🤔

[@crystalburnham9757]

Mário Neto Doctors without borders?

[@marioneto50]

Crystal Burnham not something I'd disconsider. Need to take a better look at it. Thanks for the idea.

[@NicoVeenkamp]

One of the best video's on how to make money as a location independ. I love Tim Ferriss. He does great books and has an awesome podcast. Lots of info on how to improve productivity and your live. There is another guy that I follow and has helpen shaping my views and that is Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non-Conformity. His latest books are Side Hustle and The $100 startup. Both are full of ideas on how to start one or several small business with hardly any investment. Highly recommended. Two questions about Sprout Social: Wich subscription do you use? Is it recommended to first start with the Premium to get comfortable with the platform but lose out on the reports or dive direct into the Enterprise version? Take care and have fun on the road.

[@KayaLindsay]

Nico Veenkamp thanks! I use whichever version costs $99/month. My needs aren’t great enough to use the more advanced versions!

[@radtravellife9101]

We’re totally going to join your patreon 💃🌍🕺🏼 We LOVE what you’re doing and will support you as much as we can for adding such epic content and value to our lives🙌🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@KayaLindsay]

Aww thank you! You are too kind. I hope I can continue to add value ☺️

[@crystalburnham9757]

Thank you! I don't know enough about computers (um, modern society) to quite understand what you do, but I totally appreciate your story. Universal are the themes of improvement and feedback, streamlining and adaptation in any line of work. Also, I love those two books. Marie Kondo makes me wonder though, do objects of necessity spark joy (ex: my cell phone, my shower curtain do not, and so what is the alternative)?

[@wasblind4835]

Awesome video. Will check out the books you recommended.

[@ytfeverguy8367]

Impressive. You are an inspiration.

[@APhoenixWithin]

"The good stuff is cheesy." Best Quote Ever.

[@rons3699]

Thanks for creating and sharing this video ::)) You're very inspiring, best of luck to you ::))

[@psycholocke4090]

we can learn the most from our failures. people can say "No". there is nothing bad about it. maybe handle these people not as "No" but as "Not now". this way it can be more easy to stay nice and friendly. there is a saying that fits "you always meet twice". 😉

[@CamperVanClark]

Very good informative video. Thanks for sharing!

[@nimohobbs9827]

Very inspiring indeed.. love your life..

[@cashtripping]

Subscriberrr👊 The fresh air lifestyle will be my next move! I'm excited for the adventure that awaits me. I never have done the strapped Rocking but it would be something i will be learning. Things i do...hike bike yak atv all for fun adventure and just seeing being part of nature💚 i will be building a towing in closed trailer. Top rack the yak and bike leaving room for solar and dry box. insta cashtripping 😜

[@pmexplore]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing this.

[@DaDavidVids]

Is Sprout Social related to Snapseed? Because their logos look identical and I love the latter!

[@Emmas.Perspective]

Hey Kaya! Thanks for all your sharing!! I MUST ASK... At 3:10 you are sliding down an amazing natural waterslide... I haven't been able to stop thinking about it for some reason. Will you please tell me where that is? Thank you my friend, happy travels to yoU!

[@KayaLindsay]

Surviving The Fight hey 👋🏻 that’s the Subway in Zion National Park! I made a video about how we did it last May. It was super beautiful and so much fun! You need to get a permit from the Zion National Park service, but it’s not very expensive. Go check it out!

[@GregVirgoe]

If people watch your videos through Facebook do you lose the ad revenue from KZbin or is that still linked somehow?

[@samwoehl5265]

Hey Kaya! Can you make a video about hitting the road as a climber? How skilled were you when you started? What things did you wish you know before you started climbing full time? Is it better to be a fully competent trad climber before starting? How often do you climb with knowledgeable climbers and how often are you taking novices? And most importantly, how do you not get in over your head?!

[@KayaLindsay]

Hey that's a great idea! Thanks :) I'll see if I can throw something together while I'm in Jtree.

[@samwoehl5265]

Cool! I've given you a small donation to help you make it. It's only fair :)

[@KayaLindsay]

Ahh! The pressures on now! It might be a while before I have time to get to it. I'm working on 3 other videos right now. But thank you for the push, I've put it on the list!

[@Marie-lm3rj]

so real & informative. Thank you : )

[@AlphaMachina]

Invaluable information, Kaya. Thank you. :D

[@user-my5ey6ow7m]

as a van dwelling freelancer what are your insurance considerations? Personal health insurance first but also property such as electronics left in the van when you are climbing or just out for lunch for 45 minutes.

[@KayaLindsay]

Health insurance is just through Covered CA. Van insurance is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn7Sk6djfLarrsk Aaaand I haven't insured my things just yet but I'm looking into it.

[@kristeyh937]

They are not rejecting you. They are rejecting the job service you offer. They don't know who you really, or what kind of a person you are. Good video! I learned a few things. Thanks.

[@exitpursued6690]

Oh, and one more question (sorry! I'm just super intrigued!): Have you incorporated your business? If so, at what point did it make sense to incorporate? Did you have an accountant/tax attorney advise you, and if so, how did you find a good one?

[@KayaLindsay]

Hey! No I haven't incorporated. Yes I have a tax person. They advised me to not incorporate until I make at least 50k a year.... and that's a bit of a ways off for me 😅 And I just used the person who does my parents taxes!

[@exitpursued6690]

Haha, cool, thanks for sharing! Keep on rocking.

[@NoaRoxPlaysMC]

Thank you! Great detailed explanation

[@hellojuneau8917]

So beautiful and helpful insight :)

[@FernJuice]

Brilliant vid and great insight into your business thanks

[@alexjohnson3745]

Refreshing and inspiring : ) thanks Kaya! It’s videos like this that keep me hopeful that before too long I’ll be on the road and financially independent as well. Did you have to save up for a period of time before embarking on van life if so how long?

[@KayaLindsay]

earthboi hey! I didn’t really save up before I left. I had some money in the bank but I was really banking on working while traveling so I could have a recurring income all the time.

[@lukej1316]

your hair is awesome!

[@fjnagle2nd]

Thinking of this life style and I must confess I haven't watched a ton of your videos. So you may have already covered this topic, so how do you do your banking and can you recommend a bank that is accessible across north America via MAC machines (fee free) and online that works? Thanks for the travel tips and info! Frank (aka The CADD Monkey)

[@suvotalukder6900]

hello, liked your video and trying to set up my own online business as a freelancer

[@theresaellis4566]

thank you great advice....

[@AbbyAndrew]

Ahhhh, you are living my dream life.

[@KayaLindsay]

You got this. :)

[@dboy2547]

Go live yours!

[@staceymadden1914]

Hey :) just wondering whether you had any experience in social media managing before hitting the road? Also, do you work for one client or multiple? Where do you find work? Sorry for the 100 questions 😳 xx

[@KayaLindsay]

I have been working for myself for about 4 years now! And living in the van for 1. So I worked my freelancer gig for a while before living in the van. And I have multiple different clients, all with different social media needs! No worries about all the questions!

[@JeanneEisenhaure]

Great video, thank you!

[@wifiwanderers9834]

I want to say thanks for a great video some fantastic points too. I am a part time van dweller and I travel to festivals etc throughout the summer. I am also founder of Wifi Wanderers and I am a Branding and Social Media Strategist helping nomadic entrepreneurs launch and elevate their businesses Helping them to Work From Anywhere.

[@onli1luv]

Great video! Thanks! Two of the best books I ever read so far this year. Just subbed for more adventure. Do you have a video /tutorial about quick books? How you come up with content? Google sheets?

[@KayaLindsay]

Thanks! And I don't have a tutorial for Quickbooks, I actually pay someone to manage my books. It's worth it for me to not have to think about it. Creating content is a lot of work! I do a lot of research on my client's industry and then I generate content based on that.

[@FlyGirl3673]

“The good stuff is cheesy.” Words to live by.

[@melissaedsall5030]

you make it sound so simple.did you have like a big savings to start while you began your business or did you build your business first and wait till you had clients to travel?

[@KayaLindsay]

I was living with my parents and going to a community college when I started my business! It was very small at first. I made $15/hour and only worked 5-10 hours a week, all my other time was dedicated to school. Slowly I built up my client base and changed the way I do things. I switched from hourly to flat-rate fees, figured out my contract stuff, got a subcontractor etc. I was going to Goddard College (www.goddard.edu/) and working my business to pay for school. When I graduated and finished the van build I switched to full-time travel mode, but it took 4ish years to get to that point! My business is always changing. Even to this very day I am improving and altering how I do things to better streamline the process and make the money I need to fund my life and pay off my student loans!

[@joethecomputerguy1]

Smart girl. I was an independent consultant. Now I'm retired at 52

[@DustyKorpse]

Really cool vid, thanks for sharing 😎

[@MrDCentertainment]

Simply Inspiring

[@lucianbogdan3777]

Succes!

[@dougm2681]

Nice! Rejection is the key to success learn from the numbers. Its business not personal.

[@DinQuay]

Awesome

[@dianaeritter76]

Hey Kaya! Did you teach yourself how to do social media marketing? I just got a part time job and the client wants me to do this, but I never have before. Wondering how easy it is to learn as I go along? Thanks!

[@KayaLindsay]

Diana E Ritter I would say there is a lot of trial and error. But the best thing you can do is just go for it, do a lot of research on what your clients needs are and fail your way to success!

[@KayaLindsay]

I guess I should clarify that last part by saying you’ll definitely make a bunch of mistakes but that’s ok! It’s part of the process. Just learn what works for you and what doesn’t and try your best!

[@dianaeritter76]

Thank you Kaya. Sounds just like what I was planning to do. Love the support!

[@DarkCuriosity]

Thanks for sharing, new subscriber here. I am on Wordpress but considering switching to squarespace. Would you like to share why you recommend it? Thank you :) xx

[@KayaLindsay]

Squarespace is just waaaay easier than WordPress. I have a WordPress site and it needs to be constantly updated and patched. If you're not super well versed in code, squarespace makes it really easy to have your own site. Hope this helps! Good luck!

[@sarahmunroe355]

Hi Kaya! I'm a fellow rock climber and a marketer. I'm planning my escape from the corporate world and have questions about freelancing. First of all, do you have any resources to show me what I should price my social media services? Do you charge hourly or by project? Also, have you ever had problems scheduling social posts on a monthly basis? I imagine if you're re-Tweeting stuff you'd want to keep it timely, so scheduling them a month in advance seems risky.

[@KayaLindsay]

Hey! I started hourly at $15 and over the years kept increasing my prices until I got significant pushback. My current hourly is $75-$100, but likely to increase or decrease depending on the client (non profits vs high end agencies with a huge budget). I prefer to charge at a flat rate because then I am not losing money when I get more efficient at my systems. And scheduling monthly is what allows me to live a 1 week on 3 weeks off lifestyle. My clients know that's what they are getting when they work with me. I've historically hired someone to do daily engagement like retweets or shares while I'm out of reach. Currently don't have any twitter clients though so it's not an issue!

[@sarahmunroe355]

Thanks so much for the quick and helpful reply! :) You are such an inspiration in the way you live your life.

[@FayeCalder]

Awesome Life! Hugs, MommaFaye

[@rawveganfoodforthought2333]

Good life. Where do you get mail if you are all over the US? What do you do when businesses such as the bank want a physical address?

[@KayaLindsay]

Most of my mail goes to my mom's place, and I have friends houses I can get stuff shipped to. PO boxes are also an option :)

[@nicolekeeganmoro2906]

I know it has been awhile since you posted this video but did you have a degree, certification, take any classes or have a large following of your own on social media prior to making your website? What kind of qualifications would most people be looking for?

[@KayaLindsay]

I was 20 years old, had no degree, or certification, I had taken no classes, and I maybe had 300 followers on Instagram. I'd just finished hiking the Camino De Santiago and I needed to do something that would make me money while I finished up my degree. I tried working at a cafe for $8/hour and I realized I could never do all my homework and pay for school on that. So I took out a bunch of loans to pay for half of school and sent an email out to all of the people at this coworking space my dad was working at. I offered my services as a freelancer specializing in data entry and social media for $12/hr. Slowly built up my skills and adapted to what people wanted or needed from me and eventually specialized in social media. Got business cards, a website, a contract, figured out how to do my taxes and write off business expenses along the way...Years later I took it on the road and now this is my life!

[@marcusfiniosse1477]

Gurl, thank you! 😘😘😘

[@CincyPlasmaTech]

What is your baseline monthly expense? What do you adjust first if revenue shrinks?

[@KayaLindsay]

My baseline monthly expenses change a lot depending on where I am and how much I'm driving. And when revenue shrinks the first thing I cut is dining out or buying alcohol.

[@CincyPlasmaTech]

Kaya Lindsay ...following you on and off IG recently, I guess you wouldnt mind some help. How much do you need to get to the RTR? When will you start out? DM me if it is time sensitive.

[@pjt3887]

I'm sure your so sick of seeing this, but your hair is so gorgeous. I'm trying to pay attention but your gorgeous hair is distracting me. Lol. Love your channel and seeing what a boss lady you are.

[@KayaLindsay]

ha! thanks :)

[@NOMADNEWSTV]

My house is in Joshua Tree I'm moving out of now. Do you climb in Joshua Tree a lot?

[@jaydentayler]

Did you have any kind of training or certification for doing social media management? I’m looking into being a freelancer but not sure where to learn these skills and how to prove to clients I know what I’m doing.

[@KayaLindsay]

Jayden Mathews I did not have any formal training. I am all self taught and did my best to navigate the business world/take advantage of the opportunities to learn from others as I could. I relied heavily on advice from friends and family and often paid for services (like bookkeepers) that I didn’t understand. I would start logging the work you have done some how and create a portfolio so people can see your work! Also offer discounts to your first clients (and tell them this) so you can get experience quickly!

[@OlafGodredsson]

Cool hair

[@Gabzpipe]

I need friends like you!

[@johnnyredrum9189]

So weird that I have a Tim Ferris book sitting next to me when I watched this

[@charliealexander1096]

Can u tell us about ur internet & how u use it, What u use etc? Thats

[@KayaLindsay]

I pair to my phone so I can have internet anywhere I have data!

[@TrustingYourProcess]

Great video! How did you learn social media marketing?

[@KayaLindsay]

I mostly taught myself. Did a lot of research, tested a lot of the systems out on my own accounts and just went for it! Lots of trial and error :)

[@Electronix]

You should add merch by amazon to your income stream, its easy money + your background in social media, i could easily see you bringing in an extra $3k - 6K a month....my 2 cent :)

[@wreckdproject]

Do they send you the pictures to post then? or do you take them?

[@KayaLindsay]

Usually they provide photos!

[@bRealBlknsexi]

How did you learn to become a social media manager?

[@KayaLindsay]

A lot of trial and error! I spent a lot of time making a lot of mistakes until I found a system that worked. Started out as simply a hired hand for anyone who needed help with any clerical work, and then slowly realized there was a natural need for social media and I grew to fill that need.

[@EclipseCoD]

Christ, this video is 5 years old. Absolutely wild that the Google search algorithm brought me here

[@CajunMojo222]

I have a question: Why would I need to hire someone to do my FB "work" page for me. What can you/they do that I cannot do?

[@LilyGazou]

Cajun Mojo some people don’t know how to put up quality content consistently and interact with followers in a timely way. They are too busy running businesses so they outsource it.

[@CajunMojo222]

Lily, thanks for getting back to me and it makes sense looking at it from your point of view. I am a business owner "brick and mortar" and do my own FB page. I do my own content and I enjoy the Interactions I have with my customers "followers"..... good luck in your future venture.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

There Are some who Do and Many who Don't.