From 9-5 to full-time YouTubers - Our Story | How to become digital nomads

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From working 9-5 jobs in the dull and dangerous city of Johannesburg, to getting paid to travel 6 years later - we share our entire story and all the lessons we’ve learnt along the way 🙌🏻
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[@RhettandClaire]

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[@zurichnorbexx7167]

I Miss you guys ...greeting from indo

[@tarent5011]

you guys give me so much inspiration and support, thanks for sharing your story, it's incredibly motivating

[@RhettandClaire]

Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@RhettandClaire]

Thank you for watching! Glad we could help motivate and inspire you further, keep at it!💪🏼❤️ - Rhett

[@RealBlake]

Congratulations on success from all your hard work. The videos look great. Y’all are clearly having a lot of fun as it shows on camera!

[@VonaniLubisi-pq9ve]

Amazing story, thank you for taking us through your journey ❤

[@RhettandClaire]

Thank you for watching our story ❤️🙏🏼

[@stateofzan]

Hi guys! Fellow South African here who has taken the plunge via TEFL to live abroad to Thailand and China and build a life teaching English. Since then I’ve scaled my marketing business online and I can confirm this is the best life in the world. Writing this message from the desert in Jaisalmer, India. So proud of you!

[@RhettandClaire]

Incredible! Well done to you 👏🏻😃

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

We want to begin by saying that you guys epitomize what it means to follow your dreams. Your determination , your perseverance and most of all your passions shine always. It's true we have our highs and lows, but as we move on in life we learn and grow from it as human beings. These are the main reasons why we follow you guys. Yes, the scenery is nice but you guys take it to another level. Your wonderful work comes from the heart and your passions. Harriet and I have learned a lot from you. Thank you for all your efforts. Greatly Appreciated. Sending you all much love ❤❤ from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki

[@RhettandClaire]

Aww such special words🥹. Thank you so much for always being here and your support Jim and Harriet❤️❤️. Let's plan that call soon in the new year!

[@tamahola]

Congratulations guys! Your story is inspiring. You definitely earned a new subscriber. I love your videos. The editing is amazing and both your energy is unmatched!

[@kennethmanuel5823]

WOW. You Guys are truly an INSPIRATION, @Rhett and Claire. So very well done and may your success continue to go from strength-to-strenght. Love you Guys❤

[@RhettandClaire]

Hey Ken! Thanks for watching brother. Love you man. I owe a lot to you for listening to my crazy ideas in our office right from the start and you were always there to say go for it!

[@FinMeg]

Huge congrats guys, well deserved. Been following for years and hope to be in your position one day ❤🤗

[@RhettandClaire]

Thanks for watching guys ❤️🙏🏼 Keep on grinding away. It will come 👊🏼

[@FinMeg]

@@RhettandClaire 💓

[@cm13846]

Wow, such a "real" video, really felt you guys! You are so inspiring. Would appreciate a video about how to use social media to assist in building a business, especially for the ones of us who aren't that into social media.

[@The_Passport_Pulse]

this is so awesome! My boyfriend and I have on the same train- we recently did a month in Vietnam and documented everything!! So excited to a community and life like you guys did!!

[@TheHeckinAdventurousFamily]

I know we’re a little late to the party here but very happy we came across this! We’re currently grinding to do the same so fingers crossed we get there one day! 🤞 Thanks for showing us your story ❤️

[@RhettandClaire]

You’ve got this guys! Keep grinding and following those passions🫶🏻😍

[@thrillive]

Hi. Rhette & Claire. So heart-warming to hear from you & your updates. Both of you have given me so much inspiration and hope over the years. I am dying to quit full time and being a digital nomad. (cos need to support family with maid & advanced dementia mum) But reality is harsh and I constantly see myself spinning wheels without success so far. Invested so much on online courses and even now, still investing! So so envy of your success. Wish I can get a taste of such sweet success right now...sigh...anyway, wish you higher success in the near future, better happiness and very good health. Looking forward to your new travelling adventures in 2025! Cheers!

[@RhettandClaire]

Hi Brian. Thank you for always supporting us. You are amazing! We know it can be very tough to live this life if there are a lot of responsibilities at home. We are very lucky we had not “strings” as such. We just had to sell our cars and furniture and give it a shot! Well done for continuing to invest in yourself. I am sure with persistent and consistency, success will come. Stay strong ❤️🙏🏼

[@issadeek]

Your work make me find Milos and other Greece islands besides Santorini. I had a great time at Greek islands following your story, thank you so much

[@RhettandClaire]

That’s amazing! We’re so happy to have inspired you to travel the islands!😍

[@maryannilling]

I LOVED hearing your story. I look forward to every travel journey. Wise advice my fellow Joburgers/Capetownians we also made the same move to the Cape. I started my online business a few years ago. It takes time but it was worth EVERYTHING...I too did the postgrad thing and then found this path. I was blessed to discover your channel when searching for everything I needed to know about BALI. I noted literally everything, I stayed there for a month in 2023. I've been hooked on your channel ever since and obviously following South Africans, priceless

[@RhettandClaire]

Hey Maryann😊 Thank you so much for this kind comment ❤️🙏🏼 Well done to you for following your dreams and making it happen. You are are right it is worth everything and definitely worth fighting for 👊🏼 Thank your for supporting us, we don’t get a lot of support from our fellow saffers 🙏🏼

[@gajanank1599]

Good to see you both happy again 🎉 You have gone through so many ups and downs 😢 All the best for your future 🙌

[@shantalmoeko]

You guys are EVERYTHING!!❤ so inspiring!

[@RhettandClaire]

Thank you for always supporting Shantz ❤️🙏🏼

[@thetraveling3]

I really enjoyed your video! Thanks so much for making it, we have been traveling and making KZbin videos on our channel for about 8 months now. There has been SO much to learn and we are finally monetized!!! Keep up the good work!

[@RhettandClaire]

Well done guys!😁🎉

[@katefisher3023]

really appreciate you guys - your honestly and inspirational journey! thanks for your videos, your story really makes everything seem less scary and possible.

[@RhettandClaire]

Gosh that makes us happy to hear!🥹❤️

[@nathanflemming8160]

This video legit made me cry 😭😂 much love you guys ❤

[@RhettandClaire]

Omg really Nathan??😭❤️😭. Sending hugs bru!❤️

[@corneliachiscuta317]

You’ve been such an inspiration for me while travelling in Thailand and now, in our way to leave Ireland and go to Bali❤ We have just one life and we have to fulfill it with best options! Keep doing beautiful things, guys, you’re going in the right direction 🎉

[@RhettandClaire]

YES GIRL🥹🙌🏻. Thank you for the beautiful words xx Enjoy every moment of Bali!❤️

[@abigailmate5155]

Beautiful story ❤ and very inspirational

[@RhettandClaire]

Thank you so much!

[@frqncypro2120]

Wow guys, that was flippin awesome, absolutely loved your story, it is soooo damn refreshing when KZbinrs (full-timers) actually share the highs and most importantly the lows of following this dream. You have been through some stuff, YOH! I also particularly loved that incredibly technical graphic showing your journey..haha..loved it! Your story was just what I needed to see and hear today, as I sit and prepare for my own journey to start in 2025, BTW Im a lot older than you guys. Two key things I took from this is (1) Have multiple streams of income, even if they only bring in small amounts, every drop counts, and (2) I guess this one is subjective, but it appears to me that your journey, as tough as it was, succeeded because you had each other, so if its possible I guess the idea of travelling with someone who shares your craziness and passion, and with whom you get along with extremely well is vital. Thank you so much for sharing, it was so lekker to watch. I wish you well on your future journeys and I look forward to seeing more interesting videos, as I am now a subscriber whoop whoop!!

[@RhettandClaire]

@@frqncypro2120 Hey John. Thanks for stopping by and watching our story. We’re very happy to have you as a new subscriber!😃 It’s definitely been a journey, but we’re so excited to see where it takes us. We feel we are still at the beginning and we are sure there will be many more ups and downs ahead too, but that’s life😊 Really happy you enjoyed the video and we wish you all the best for the start of your own journey in 2025!

[@garykeeganlowther3773]

Amazing story guys 🎉 you deserve all the success after your journey 👏

[@RhettandClaire]

Thank you cousin 🙏🏼❤️

[@stefansmit1494]

Thank you for sharing the inspiring message. Fellow South African currently in Taiwan looking to create my dream life.

[@RhettandClaire]

Yes bru! Keep going🇿🇦❤️

[@evregirl]

You guys are such an inspiration

[@bellaellis3694]

I love you guys x thank you for your generosity of spirit and for sharing your inspiring story with us all 🙏🏼♥️

[@duosdream]

I love you guys, and it's so nice to see how far you've come from having no money to building your dream life. GOALS! :) What camera do you now vlog with? your skills have seriously improved since the beginning!

[@RhettandClaire]

Thank you for saying that bru! We're proud and so grateful🙏🏻❤️. We shoot with 2 cameras - Sony a7siii and sony A74😁

[@mandylee273]

Flipping awesome vlog guys. Well done to you both. Brings back memories of the day you left. We all loved the video, even gramps watched it twice ❤😊

[@CasaFassa]

Great success story! Thanks for sharing!

[@RhettandClaire]

Thanks for watching!

[@imdee9024]

Your storytelling skills are on point. That was lengthy and you had my attention from beginning to end - respect. Though I love online teaching and have been doing it for 5 years (Vietnamese kids student base) I have now hit a ceiling and feel a little burnt out. I adore my job and have the utmost respect (and empathy) for Asian kids because of the work ethic expected of them. However, I would like to dabble in other income streams while continuing the teaching because I'm aware that the world is changing and there are opportunities out there. It's just difficult to navigate it. Thanks for your time. Dee.

[@RhettandClaire]

Hi Dee! Wow, thank you for saying that❤️. It's totally normal to feel the way you do now about teaching. Life is about phases, teaching online might be a phase that needs to end for you. Time to find a new hobby/passion! There are so many out there that you can monetise 😁. Have a look on Skillshare

[@QV_Travels]

You guys inspire us so much! Absolutely loved watching this video and seeing your entire journey! so inspiring! 🙌🌍✈

[@Josh.Payne.Travels]

This is such a great watch! Insane how similar our stories are, the difference is that I started digital nomading through copywriting instead of teaching English, but it's otherwise essentially the same, even down to getting a large KZbin editing client after making some videos of my own. Inspiring as always, keep at it! 😊

[@RhettandClaire]

Amazing dude! Well done on your journey so far😁👏

[@nixferguson7323]

What an inspirational epic video guys thanks for sharing and well done on allll your hard work 👏 👍 😀

[@RhettandClaire]

Thanks so much for watching and the kind comment ❤️🙏🏼

[@Dulamanie-ed2te]

Thank you for sharing your story ❤️. Amazing 🙏

[@RhettandClaire]

Thank you for listening!❤️

[@fayecooper604]

Loved this vid. Honest account of what it takes. Not overnight success, and it can fail. Well done guys.

[@CiaranWheeler]

So lekker to see fellow Joburger’s doing big things in the content space 🙌👏

[@RhettandClaire]

Aw yay! Thank you for subbing😁🙌🏻

[@Misskiff]

Great video! Lekker to see other South Africans thrive through the creator economy. Can I ask when your KZbin change in more views when you decided to go full time in - what did you do with posting schedule? I’m living as a nomad building up I’m in my 3rd year (2 years in a van and now 6months full time travel) - I would like to know for encouragement and motivation. This has kept me inspired to thrive this week so thank you.

[@RhettandClaire]

Yebooo girl look at you❤️. We started uploading consistently once a week but all the videos we were posting had a purpose, they each answered a question people were searching for 🙏🏻

[@midlifetravelbug]

Amazing to watch your journey. Thank-you for the great advice, Cheers🍻Chris and JIm

[@lynettehorak7678]

Wow!!you are truly inspiring, and I love your content, you such a cute couple❤

[@RhettandClaire]

Thank you so much for the kind words Lynette❤️🙏🏼

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I love your content!

[@WITYTRAVELS]

We've made a very similar video. We think it is so important to share your journey so it can inspire others! Its important to have an abundant mindset, there is enough out there for us all to chase our dreams. Thank you for your inspirational video🌟

[@RhettandClaire]

Absolutely!! Well done to you guys too ❤️

[@dianaoz_s]

Thanks to share.

[@ExpatNatt]

Love you ❤❤

[@RhettandClaire]

Love you, Natt❤️ Thank you for always being there 🙏🏼❤️

[@pisaukaratan]

Come back to Indonesia!

[@angelinamashigo8110]

Wow, I love your videos and you inspire me. I have a question. How do I convince my partner that we doesn't have to save up alot of money to take a simple roadtrip to Pretoria. Him and I want to travel, but I think he has a scarcity mindset and I undermine how much things cost😅 sometimes. How can we start the travel culture?

[@RhettandClaire]

Hey Angelina. Thank you so much for watching and for the kind comment 🙏🏼 This is really a tough one. I think you both have to want it. Travel is not for everyone though unfortunately. We look at travel as an investment in our own personal development. Like we said in the video. These experiences we’ve been able to have abroad have always resulted in growth and a mindset shift. Maybe he just needs a small push in the right direction to see the light 😃

[@angelinamashigo8110]

@@RhettandClaire Thank you for the response.

[@rosemaryfengchannel]

How to rent an apartment in Thailand and other new foreign country?

[@RhettandClaire]

First airbnb, and then once you're on the ground you can go to apartments you like and speak to reception. Otherwise - digital nomad Facebook groups 😁

[@StefanSwift-pq2rw]

Hi Rhett. Do you fund your own travels or do you do it via n travel credit card? The states has amazing travel credit card benefits, and I am currently looking into getting one as an South African resident. If you have one, can you maybe give me some info how to apply for the ITIN number?

[@RhettandClaire]

@@StefanSwift-pq2rw hi Stefan. We don’t have an American credit card. We’re not sure it’s possible to get one actually. We pay for all our travels on our FNB credit card or business card direct. Pity we can’t earn points on all of our travel and get free hotel stays like the US guys do. If we did maybe we’d have our own house by now 😂

[@margauxlewis9410]

❤❤❤

[@angelinamashigo8110]

Life is a risk and it's fine. Ups and downs are a part of life.

[@calusa55]

❤

[@Tashas_Travels]

The million dollar question about traveling full time or even part time is, how much does 1 person need to start, coz all this is pointless if you don't have the koney to do it. Is it R100,000, R50,000 ? What is it? Coz people never touch on the money side of things, which is what a person needs to do anything in this world.

[@zencityvibes]

Exactly

[@RhettandClaire]

Yoh, that question is so complicated to answer. It depends on what countries you're traveling to, and what lifestyle you want to lead. You need a monthly salary that'll cover whatever the cost of living is in a country. Most of us start in SE Asia because it's far cheaper than anywhere else in the world. You need money saved up for flights, visas and visa runs. But you need a monthly salary big enough to cover your living expenses, which could be anywhere between $1000-$2000 a month for a person depending on how lavish they want to live

[@ramneekoberai1693]

Hey Rhett and Claire - to be honest, I havent yet finished the vid, but I have to stop and share something!!! My wife and I have just launched our eComm brand. We're massive fans of the channel and have watched almost all your videos!! We want to work with you guys. We know you, and we know that you guys are the perfect fit for our brand. Can we connect to discuss the collab? P.s its paid 🤑 P.p.s back to the video for me hehe🎉

[@RhettandClaire]

Hey there! Thank you for watching. You can contact us on our email. [e-mail]😊

[@91espen]

Everyone cant just quit there 9-5 job, whos gonna then work in hospitals, grocery stores and so on. Its very few who can succeed and live of social media/youtube. Most cant. Its a combination of hard work and luck. Also its easier for girls to be successfull

[@91espen]

And btw i love your channel! Its the best

[@louisevanaswegen7923]

I fully agree with you. There can be a lot of purpose working 8 to 5....

[@RhettandClaire]

Of course! And we're not saying everyone should become social media influencers at all. In fact, most people won't make it. Find your passions and monetise them. If that requires you to work a 9-5, great! As long as you find fulfilment from what you're doing, that's all that matters🙌🏻

[@SaloestAeslinaydu]

When you have three kids, the eldest one is eight by the way, to have just belief is not enough😉

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

How did you two decide to fall in love, and settle down?

[@RhettandClaire]

Falling in love isn't ever a decision! It just happens❤️

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

@ Ahhhhh well alright then. Well done! I did not catch the name of the club in Jo-burg where you two met. What is it, please?

[@benjaminlerch8464]

beautiful story. you should have a baby now! you won't regret it :)

[@RhettandClaire]

Oh goodness🙈😅

[@shaugialatas98]

Claire menurut pendapat kamu bagaimana caranya mempertahankan sebuah kepercayaan saat menjadi suami istri kalo aku boleh tau love from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@BlueBottle609]

I understand you were trying to be “humble,” but maybe don’t say it with a swimming pool in the background.😂

[@RhettandClaire]

That wasn’t our pool😂. I wish!