Wanderlust & Work: 5 Things I've learned as Being a Traveling Entrepreneur
Take Your Business and Get on a Flight
Welcome to my newsletter, where I aim to provide entrepreneurs, students, and nomads with practical advice on how to enhance your learning and quality of life by living consciously, and passionately, and allowing yourself to appreciate your surroundings. Whether your goal is to document your creator journey, improve your professional development, or really understand yourself. Join me as I share my own journey and give you genuine, actionable strategies for using your mind and experiences to shape your life. Forget about cliché writing prompts and generic advice, and let me guide you on your path to success. So grab a pen and paper, allow yourself to dream big, and let's take action to materialize those dreams together. 🌬
It’s ubiquitous for entrepreneurs to want to travel.
The nomadic life is compelling.
With all the opportunities that this digital world provides, if you can, why wouldn’t you?
I was in Daytona Beach, FL overlooking the beautiful ocean in one of the most luxurious hotels in the area I was staying at. Florida in the winter is already an appealing shock for anyone visiting from a place that isn’t constantly 70s and 80s.
I had work to do that I was very excited to get done, and I knew I had to be competent during these times to get my work done.
I went with people for work and ended up going to the beach. Although it was beyond uplifting, I can see how easy it would be to get wrapped up in this constantly.
This is a constant push-and-pull, rewarding lifestyle to live that I would never trade for anything.
Here are the 5 Things I've learned as a Traveling Entrepreneur.
#1 Sacrifice Instant Gratification
Let the idea excite you.
You’re allowed to let your setting give you leverage to be dominant in your workflow.
But these are the exact thoughts that should be in your mind:
“Wow, my work allows me to be in this environment.”
“This is what i’ve always dreamed of.”
You have worked for this, and you are sacrificing a lot of things to continue to live like this.
It all comes down to how focused you are and how much you need to get your work done. Meeting great people and seeing different perspectives as far as success can give your imagination a boost that only grows the longer you stay in a certain area. I hope you all meet amazing people and gain connections that boost your career/brand only further.
Many of the books I’ve read from successful people and psychology relay the fact:
“Sacrifice short-term pleasure for long-term gains”
~ Common knowledge among the wise
#2 Using Your Surroundings to Create Your Brand, but Keep Your Personality
You may be creating a brand and being relatable or desirable is a way to grow your brand to no limit. If you are able to be in a place that is seen as desirable to a viewer, good for you. But I’m guessing you want to be known for your authenticity, not the places you go.
I did this. I’ve been in a place where I’m traveling every week, and all I’m putting out is content of the setting rather than centering it around myself
The Setting Highlights You, Not the Other Way Around
You are able to leverage your travels for your branding and surprisingly, people are shocked by this. People genuinely hold people high in their minds and in society that are able to have or at least emulate the idea of complete freedom. Leverage your lifestyle to make you look like you are in your highest form, and you will be unstoppable.
"The best part of being a traveling creator is the freedom to chase your dreams and create your own path. The possibilities are endless." - Daneger and Stacey (Daneger and Stacey)
#3 Keep Growing Your Online Base
Keep selling.
The more you travel, the more you’re going to want. If you’re starting on a tight budget, you’re going to start wanting to chase assets that correlate with your brand. Luckily, there are many ways you can create online products, services, models, events, etc., and price them at a ticket price depending on your audience size.
Remember, people envy you for the things you are able to do. They are interested. There is a market for your brand, and traveling as much as you do can give an altered sense of credibility.
Talking about branding and business go hand in hand.
Allow your travels to motivate you and service clients online from all over the world while building your personal brand and highlighting your lifestyle to build your personal brand.
"Traveling and creating are two things that feed my soul. Combining them has been the best decision I've ever made."
- Kristen Sarah (Hopscotch the Globe)
#4 I Stayed Curious, Almost Kidlike
I’ve always wanted to live on a beach in a surf town, where the sand was soft and you were almost cut off. I’ve always wanted to own a sailboat and go to Italy, dining with the finest people and champagne. When I travel, it’s almost that. It’s like something came back to me. Traveling made my personality more interesting, it made me more attractive, and it made my confidence with people excellent.
Being a traveling creator offers you something that people who are stationary will never experience, apart from the opportunities you are going to receive!
As much of your attention as your business can take from you, living your dreams is so possible. I’ve met some of the happiest, most genuine, and most attractive mentally and physically people in my life traveling. It surprisingly makes you want to grow more. You want to create more. You can create such a customized life that you can’t share with other people.
I was always scared that my content would not be good enough. Major imposter syndrome. It was so hard getting ideas across. One of my first videos that it felt dumb not to record was short of me on the beach in FL at sunset.
It all just depends on what you find comfortable and your creative space. The last thing I want in life is to be stationary or forced to be somewhere. I love my business and I love creating for other people just like yourself. Living a life that I want to, where I want to is what I need for my creativity to flow.
#5 Use Your Skills to Leverage Work
1099, Side gigs, marketing.
A lot of people that travel for their business or as a byproduct may be in certain skillsets such as:
Photography
Media
Marketing
Consulting
Brand Deals - The best!
This is discretionary as some people may be totally well off working on the computer or whatever they do.
This is also a byproduct of traveling, you can get paid from anywhere.
Media, Digital media, Marketing, and consulting, are all hot right now, and the majority of nomads are in these industries. It’s interesting to see what industries tend to give the most opportunities.
As a traveling entrepreneur, I've learned that leveraging your skills can lead to a world of opportunities. Whether you're a photographer, marketer, or consultant, there's a demand for your skills and services, and you can work from anywhere in the world. But it's not just about having a skillset - it's also about being proactive in seeking out clients and side gigs. Networking and marketing yourself effectively can help you build a sustainable income stream and create a steady stream of work while on the go. So if you're a digital nomad or aspire to become one, don't be afraid to put your skills to work and take advantage of the freedom and flexibility that comes with being location-independent.
My main goal was always to be a full-time creator while acquiring brand deals and growing an audience. I’m sure most people reading this can somewhat relate.
I wish you the best, my friend on your amazing path.