My gift is my mouth... I retired from my 30 years and out job with an okay somewhat livable retirement income in 2009 planning on building my motivational speaking profession traveling from city to city and state to state on my motorcycle... My audience is the addiction recovery world... The biggest roadblock is these people are very happy to have you come speak BUT little to no pay for your time or travel coast to get there... I did pretty good speaking about 10 gigs a month on average plus helping to start other recovery groups in different cities and states. It was a blast that’s for sure!!! In September of 2012 while being back at home, life showed its ugly side and what was to be a leisurely beautiful sunny day ride with a very dear friend on the back of my bike. But when a pickup truck didn't see us and pulled right out in front of us it ended her life and almost stole mine... 5 weeks in a coma followed by learning to walk and recover for some brain damage... So here I am 4 years latter walking with a cane living with nerve damage and PAIN from it. I’ve spent 2 years stuck in bed 90% of the time, and now I’m only laid up about 60% of the time mainly due to pain… Now I’m trying to figure out how to get back into my speaking life which I love and miss. The question I have is what I couldn’t figure out before is how to make some cash for speaking to a group of people in early recovery with little to no income. Now the ones with a little time in recovery most of them feel I should be more than happy to give back for free what was partly given to me for free… But let me tell you and I tell them that rehab wasn’t free for me it, cost big bucks and so did a lot of the things I learned outside of free meetings… Books, speaker tapes, cd’s, and such…… All came at a cost. I had to learn all I could about long term recovery as well as having long term recovery myself before I could speak about it. And I’m still learning… Please don’t get me wrong I’ll gladly speak near home here for no pay. But when I travel across the miles and have to pay for gas in my bike and pay for where I sleep. I think if they ask me to come they should be willing to give me a little financial help…
Wow, very interesting story Bobby. Thanks for sharing. I'm so sorry to hear about the accident but impressed at what you've taken away from it and what you try to share with others. I've never researched this angle before (motivational speaker for pay, which I completely agree, it costs to get there to talk and you have to ask for something). Maybe there are organizations that travel and put on seminars or conferences that you could be a part of or team up with. Maybe also write and make an audio book? Just some thoughts. Best of luck with everything and thank you for watching, commenting and sharing.
Sorry you lost your love and health in that tragedy. As for your speaking tours, state your qualifications and your prices, and speak for those that can compensate you fairly. You'll always have those that want a bargain. Your prices may be low until your reputation grows and commands a higher value for the inspiration you provide. Perhaps city leaders will see the value of speaking to their schools, etc. to keep the young from falling into this pit. Perhaps a pamphlet, then a book can raise awareness of the issue, sent along to leaders. Good luck.
Of course you can! Anyone can! Thanks for watching Jack. And couldn't agree more about Marc & Tricia. They're exceptional travelers. They may be passing through Pensacola in the coming months so we're hoping to get to meet up in person!
I am a nurse ( I work in a nursing home) and I'm a newbie RVer. (part time only-mostly weekending) Ideas that occur to me... 1. Writing Continuing education (CEU) articles for other nurses. (I'd have to collaborate with a Masters degree nurse for them to be marketable, but that shouldn't be much of a problem. 2. RV taxi service. Are you needing to go somewhere? I'll let you ride along with me in my RV as I travel there. (for a small fee, of course.) Is there a hundred mile drive to get you to the airport for that cheap airfare? Ride to and from the airport in the comfort of a class A motorhome. While I drive you can lay down in a real bed and get some much needed rest after a day of fighting air travel crowds all day. Red eye flight? No problem. 3. Author's helper. Similar to number 2, I could take authors to/from book signing events in comfort and to more remote special venues. Maybe there would even be the opportunity to promote my own writing a little as well and not detract from the focus on my client. 4. This one could be an insurance nightmare, but it has possibilities.... Taking wheelchair or bed patients home from the hospital. Insurance will usually pay for a trip TO the emergency room or hospital because the patient is medically unstable. The trip home or back to the nursing home is a different story though. The patient is considered stable, so insurance won't pay for an ambulance transport. The RV has a bed so patients that couldn't ride in a cab could be accommodated. Really, I'll probably just continue weekending solo or with my cats-Aphrodite and Nyah. These are just raw ideas that came to mind as I watched the video. Obviously, insurance and local regs would be a major factor in most of these ideas, but with the right setup, they might be doable.... Thoughts?
Thank you for creating this video. We are at 5 1/2 years and counting before we get on the road full time. We are planning on writing a book on our travels and supporting it with video content. From now to the day we start we are setting ourselves up for the future.
I really liked this, being a nomad of sorts myself. One common and unspoken thread among these people who are succeeding as working nomads, and it is this one thing alone that is critical: KNOW YOURSELF. These people know their goals, personalities, skills, budgets, needs, and more. From that the world becomes a series of possibilities. Gnōthi seauton! Awesomeness ensues!
Thank you for this I am 51 years old, and had a mobile multi Media business which I loved but priorities changed my lifestyle and now here I am 12 years later, but your passion along with the others has rekindled my own I'm going to research and find a way to live my passion because life is short enough without it! Thank you. : )
Wow, thank you Manti. I'm glad this video could help. There are definitely many ways to do it if you're willing to get creative and try a few things that may not work. Keep at it. Persistence is key! Thanks again for watching.
Money is not an impediment unless you allow it to be. Live within your means, whatever you are doing. Health can be an impediment, so if you have some wanderlust in you, don't plan on saving for your dream to come true one day. Make your dream come true today and everything else will follow, for better or worse. As far as making money on the road or at ports of call, the most direct way is to have a skill in demand. Having shop or shipyard welding and fitting skills could be valuable at boat yards around the world. Do work for the boatyard itself in exchange for a haul out and do work of those on the hard that need your skilled labor. Commercial electrician skills and gas/diesel engine mechanic skills are also very handy for spot work. These skills (and tools) are useful for making money and/or bartering. I've been doing steel detailing (steel structure drafting) for a long time and I've never met most of the people I work for. It's all phone, email and word of mouth advertising. It's a pretty good trade that's in demand but I doubt that I could do it at sea, my workstation would corrode and I need access to customers. However, I could do it from an RV as I was planning to do. But health issues intervened. Fortunately I've had my share of adventures. So don't wait to win the lottery. If you really want to do something like this, make a reasonable plan with everybody involved on board, delegate responsibilities to everyone involved and get busy getting down the road. The road will always be there but you won't.
Man, great advice Lowell. I wholeheartedly agree. A big reason why Phillip and I are prioritizing travel now is that very reason. We don't want to start cruising when our knees are already full of arthritis. When can spend those home-bound days practicing law. Ha! Appreciate you watching and the input.
This is a great video. I think the warning about turning your passion into a business is a very important one. I did it once and it killed the passion - and then the business failed. Ouch. That is why I only do my videos as a log for me (plus family and friends) and invite others to watch if they want. Whilst watching this I also remembered that I helped fund myself through university by doing mechanical work on cars - marine engines are even simpler than cars. And I did rebuild my old Yanmar before ditching it for a new one. Maybe I should get my spanners back out. If you can do all the maintenance on your own boat, there are many who might pay you to do it on theirs.
Hey there Just About Sailing. Thanks for watching and the comment. I'm definitely trying to help others find creative ways to get out there and cruise too, because I love it so much. But, I definitely try to not let myself slip into a "crap, I've got to get another video out" mode. I want to enjoy it and enjoy sharing it. The minute I stop enjoying it, I vowed to stop doing it (for the masses at least). I often put the camera away and choose to not film that day because I just want to be in the moment and that has helped. Appreciate the input. A marine skill would definitely be handy. I've had many folks tell me I could get paid to go up people's masts. I'd be fine getting paid to do that! I love it up there! : )
I am planning to hit the road as soon as possible, I live in Boston and I am a paralegal. My plan is to be a virtual paralegal specializing in Bankruptcy Law for different Attorneys. I am not your typical new RV traveler I am 74 years old and I can't wait to leave dodge. I really enjoy watching all the you tubers' I have learned a great deal. Las year I traveled cross country with my oldest daughter. We stopped in Yellowstone, Grand Tetons. I am looking forward to traveling the country and follow the sun. Keep up the great work you are doing . Maybe we'll bump into each other on the trail.
I was so encouraged by your story you all shared, my wife and I planning to live on a sailing boat in Poland I am currently in Poland and my wife is in US I am get my Polish citizenship soon we are both on pension In Poland we can have a very good life on our combined pension. I am healthy 73 my wife is 67, I am a fine art photographer currently working on a new collection of historic sites in East Europe which will be marketed on line my wife is a grate painter and wrier but at this stage have not published anything I also have a ministry on Facebook with over 3000 friends. Your story was the answer from above, so thank you and may you all be blessed with wisdom and favor in your travels Shalom Uri and Cheryl
I am now retired but I did physician credentialing for a large group while on the road part time. I was lucky that I had worked for a physician billing company for over 20 years. My husband retired and I was't ready to retire so my company allowed me to work from home (which was 5 hours away from my office after he retired) and on the road while RVing for months at a time. It was fantastic. Great video.
Hey there Running on Empty. Love the name! Physician credentialing. That sounds really interesting. So you would vet their backgrounds and make sure they met a certain benchmark say, in order to continue practicing at a certain facility? Did the credentialing have to be renewed? Perhaps every year? That is really interesting and good for you that you had developed that skill over time and that it can be performed remotely. I recently met my 2nd Gift of Cruising winners, Hallie & Joe and found Joe designs fire-prevention and sprinkler systems for commercial buildings and that he can do that remotely. There are so many skills today that can be performed remotely, I truly see it as an asset to a travel-oriented life. Thanks for watching and sharing! Enjoy the RV life! "RV there yet?" : ) Sorry, couldn't help it!
I completed the enrollment forms and provided all of the credentials required to participate in the insurance companies that the physician wanted to belong. I didn't have to vet their backgrounds thank goodness that had already been done.
Cool, thanks for sharing that. I'm always interested in how others find a way to make income remotely, particularly using professional skills they acquired while working not-so-remotely. The creativity needed in seeing a way to translate those skills into a service that can be performed entirely on-line is what I try to share with people. So, thank you!
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I just want to say, “thank you, thank you, thank you.” Awesome content and I am totally grateful for the way you explained everything so simply.. now I have a clear path to focus on. 🙏❤️💯👌🇹🇹🇨🇦
Thanks for a great video Annie. I had previously been a follower of Keep Your Daydream as well so this was an excellent blend on a timely topic. Nice work!
Thanks Harpo. I was definitely thrilled with Marc and Tricia's contribution. They did an exceptional job and I hope this video helps many people who truly want to realize the dream. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
For 15 years I was a SPERM donator, and this paid very very well, I took that money and invested in Australian oil companies, and an American company Kimberly Clark, they specialize in making toilet paper, so when I turned 42, it was time to retire, so now I live on a beautiful Catamaran in Key West, Florida and occasionally sail to St Croix.
Wow, that's awesome. Very creative. Good for you! Key West is a fun, colorful town. Haven't been to St. Croix, yet, but hopefully 2017! Thanks or watching and congrats on a great financial plan.
Great video and full of some great information. You asked for ideas so I'm going to challenge you. My wife and I are at that pre-retirement stage and have made the decision to retire and sail the oceans six months out of the year. We are giving ourselves 8-1/2 years to get our affairs in order and create an additional income stream that will allow us to do this. Here is our quandary; My current occupation is an independent contracted courier. I drive 16 hours and 800 miles a night to deliver medical supplies and equipment to facilities throughout the state. My wife is the district librarian for the school system. You asked for it so, after wracking my brain over this, how can we use this experience to work abroad and keep our daydream alive. Remember, we have some time to organize this and keep it sustainable. Good luck and thanks
Hi Mike. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I wanted you to know I have been seriously contemplating this. When I first saw it, I "tabled" it because I do love a challenge, I'm passionate about helping people and I wanted to really think it over. Is there any sort of certification or training you need to be a contracted courier? I was thinking you could teach an online course or somehow be a part of the certification process. Do the drivers have to be vetted or interviewed? Maybe you could do that. Do they have to keep logs that need to be reviewed? I am trying to think of aspects of your job with which you are very familiar that are more administerial and can be performed remotely. Same thing for a librarian. Is there cataloging that needs to be done? Search for books? She would be a rare book buyer perhaps? These are all potential options (I'm not sure if they are in fact feasible but I'm trying to wrack my brain for you as well) related to your current occupations. If you feel you want to branch off anew, the options are endless. Do either of you have any skills in bookkeeping, editing or website design?
HaveWindWillTravel.com Thank you so much for replying. With my situation, I do not require special licensing and as far as getting a contract, it's just a matter of getting your foot in the door, even if you have to drop a block of wood in before they can shut it, in other words persistence. As I am an independent contract courier (owner/operator) and do not require a large vehicle, the only logs I am required to keep are maintenance and mileage for tax purposes. I am my own, tax accountant, mechanic, welder and built (with my own hands) my own house so long hours and learning new things don't intimidate me. My wife has worked as a secretary in a law firm, an insurance company and book keeping on the side. As a librarian, she frequently orders books, teaches and has many other office skills. She has more office experience however, I am by far the more tenacious when it comes to trying new things. Thank you for your time, Mike
You bet. It sounds like you guys have many skills that could translate to online services: bookkeeping, virtual assistant, etc. I know many law firms would hire out administerial tasks like records review, deposition summary, etc. Best of luck!
Man, a 3-day weekend every weekend?! That is great. I feel like I have a "Friday afternoon" (where you knock off around 2 or 3) every day. Still a much better schedule than 9-5 every day, right? Take what you can and use the time you have NOW wisely. Thanks for watching!
Yes. I am Slowly working on a blog www.pmexplore.com and looking to learn how to launch a product or service related to my part time explorations. So thank you for what you do! It has been an inspiration.
I've been a carpenter and a donut maker kind of hard to make those remote don't you think, we own an RV but don't get to use it nearly enough, love your Channel keep up the good work
I was thinking a 5th wheel toy hauler and you can turn the back into a kitchen maybe? Sell donuts out the back where ever you go plus show off your skills as a carpenter and make custom shelving for RV cabinets, those things are deep and sometimes tall. A lot of wasted space in there!.
Thanks. Marc and Tricia are a lot of fun. They came to visit us in Pensacola a few weeks after we did this video together and it was great to meet them in person.
Great video. I love that it focuses on more in looking inside then modeling what you do. I love hearing about how people make money on the road, but one girl's "how I make money on the road" was in social media, for example, and I know that's not my thing. But this really gets my brain going on what is my thing and where is it sellable.
Hi Annie, I have been following you for a while and just wanted to say I love your videos. Your can-do spirit is infectious and the content and presentation of your videos is always very professional. Thank you for all your work.
Thank you Billy. I really appreciate that. A lot of work goes into the videos because I want them to truly help people get out there too. It's totally possible if you're creative.
You bet. Thanks for watching. Marc & Tricia did a fantastic job with this and I hope the information helps spark some creative financing for folks who want to get out there. It's totally possible if you just harness your talents and start trying different things. Appreciate the comment!
You guys create great content - just wanted to mention that. Thanks for your awesome videos, and thanks for all the ideas. We're hitting the road very soon with our 3 large dogs, living full time in an RV.
My wife and I manage an insurance and financial services agency in our local community. Working remotely is not something we feel would work with our company and/or industry. We have a 7 year old and a 4 year old so we are always interested in finding or hearing suggestions on how to start even with part time travel whilst being able to continue working.
I also use Kindle for e-books but my main income is from using Create Space. I get a higher percentage and for the past year or so Create Space has taken over my e-book sales on Kindle. Don't know why but I'll take it. 39 books up so far and still writing. Love It!
I'm a licensed barber in NH and considering buying a toy hauler and making a barber shop out of it and hitting all the Walmart parking lots with travel trailers and motor homes across the country and give haircuts to travelers as I travel myself.
Just discovered your channel. Lots of catching up to do. This stuff is all right up my alley. Love it. I think I might have heard you on the Sailloot podcast with Teddy J maybe??
I work as a service advisor at a dealership, I have been thinking of ways to turn that into an opportunity to make some money while full timing it but just dont see how. Great video very helpful!!!
Thanks PMB. Passive income is great. I certainly wish I had more of it! Ha! But I do like what I do for money so that's fine too. Writing is my favorite challenge.
Video was great! As I was listening to it I was trying to figure out how to move my profession on the road. I'm an operations manager for a retail agriculture store and really need to be onsite to keep all the moving components functioning properly. Unless you can see something that I'm not thinking of? Notice that the video mainly focus on office types of careers like, CPA, computer programmers, etc.. Those are things that you can do from a laptop and be mobile. I guess my question would be, what about those people that have the hands on careers? My wife and I so want to travel in a rv and enjoy life because we understand that life can pass you by. Thanks again for the video.
Great topic and video. I’m a commercial mortgage broker and just starting my UA-cam channel to create content for business owners or wanna be biz owners on financing programs. FYI there are dozens of loan programs from hundreds of lenders that you just can’t find by walking into the bank or even on Google.
Annie, I'm still catching up on your videos, love em'. I watched this one twice and it just didn't "do" anything. (if that makes sense) but I am wondering why you gave up your law practice. I can understand not liking the grind but..... I have several friends who are lawyers and one of them likes law but doesn't like working. So now he specializes in "simple divorces." He lines up around 15 of them to go to court the first monday of each month, charges 2K a pop, and after a few hours he's made 30K. Then he does as little, or as much, as he wants the rest of the month. I've seen him work 6 weeks and take 6 months off. Seems like he's figured something out! He makes in a few hours what I make in a year. So why wouldn't that work for you guys? Or is that you don't need the money?
Hey there Jimmy. I can understand that the info in this video does not fit everyone's online capabilities, so no worries there. For me, the practice was definitely not that laid back. It all depends on what area of the law you specialize in. I knew nothing about family law so I could not specialize in that without re-thinking my legal career. I practiced medical malpractice defense primarily which was full time all the time and many trials a year. That schedule (and the stress that accompanied it) was not conducive to a life of travel.
God no wonder you got out of it!!! You should have went into criminal law, you know.... nice simple murder here and there. A few years ago I bought a boat on ebay and got screwed... he kept the boat and the money. But now you've got me thinking about trying again....hmm.....
Why is everyone talking around it. What is it that makes the source of income to do what you are currently doing (living in a RV) and exactly how are you successful?
I have loved listing to all of you. Its like you are helping ME! Thank you for helping me. I have been a Real Estate Appraiser for over 30 yrs and would love to know what you say about me still doing this business Remotely! I an licensed in only one state!
Get all your welding tickets. Welders get paid good money and the only ones not working are those that don't want to work or move to where the work is. Almost all boatyard are in demand for welders. Combine that with fiberglass/wood working skills and you'll never be without work almost anywhere you go on the water. My friend is an electrician with marine endorsements. He has to turn down work so he can go sailing
Ah, great advice Mazda rx7. Welders are definitely in high demand. I seriously thought about working in a shipyard for a few months when we first started cruising, both to earn money and learn how to fix our own boat. Then we spent three months in the yard, and I thought it better to write in order to make money - ha! But, I do feel confident I could get a job in a yard now if need be. Thanks for watching!
Also being able to sew and a decent sawing machine. Many people need sewing on their covers, biminis, dodgers, sails and many other things. Having lots of tools and knowing how to use em make you an invaluable asset in any anchorage or marina. $$$$ Just spray em with LPS1 to keep em from rusting
Great advice. Thanks Mazda. I have also been told (because I don't mind going up the mast) that people will pay you to do that as well because they don't like to (or can't). Just another possibility.
If you like going up the mast , get yourself a good climbing harness, not those over-priced garbage ones they sell at marine stores. As former rock/ice/tree climber, i laugh at what they try to pass off to sailors for climbing. Even the ascenders they sell are just accidents waiting to happen. 40+ feet hurts when you fall, but it only hurts when you land hehehe
The micro brew guys had local help and to start they had no prospects. They lived on a broken down 30 sailboat with no sails or working engine or a working head (bathroom) that never left anchor. They ended up working menial jobs and one worked at a restaurant and got help there before launching a biz on their own. That's not a plan, that's dumb luck. They were just smart enough to recognize and seize an opportunity. Tell me about a high school janitor that has done this or the commercial fisherman telling his boss he wants to telecommute while chasing his dream of being a world class mountain climber! No? Yeah, it really is about time, place, and ability. Smarter people have tried far harder than anybody on your list a failed. Good talk though.
What I have learned from this video is some people are very focused and motivated, and others watch youtube videos and dream of being focused and motivated. :-) I am thinking about retiring early which will give me a small income, but more importantly the ability to keep my insurance at the same rate. What do I do with my time if I do retire early? Fortunately, I get to travel for work, and I add vacation time onto those trips which has allowed me to travel the entire lower 48 and some of Canada by motorcycle.
I hope so. I'm sure many folks just want to see bikinis and boobies, but you gotta have money to get out there and see those, so .... I hope many find it helpful and that it sparks some creative new ideas for ways to fund cruising. Marc and Tricia did a great job pulling from their adventurer interview collection.
I am really interested in the information you two are providing in this video-How to Make Money Remotely-but I have a question, my skills are not in writing, but in practical woodworking, handyman, maintenance and all that come under "repairs". How can I use my skills into making money while traveling in an RV? I currently live off grid in Alaska and plan to travel down through Canada and the lower 48. My wife Grace is good at sewing, cooking authentic TexMex dishes, spreadsheets, and some knowledge of creative writing. Thanks ahead for your response.
Awesome, thanks SeaDog!! Glad to have you on board. Hope you enjoy the cruising content. Email me if you like to read, email me for free eCopies of any of my sailing books! Always fun to have a new subscriber -- anniedike@gmail.com
My husband and I are looking in about 7 months to be full timers, but I work in healthcare as a nursing assistant and enrichment aide for the elderly. I am trying to find ideas that would run along those lines. Any ideas?
Greetings! I have watched this video twice & it got me wondering how to make my career "mobile". I have been a manual & CNC machinist for nearly 30 years, and i'm having a hard time figuring out how to make machining a remote job, when all of my work is hands on using quite large machinery that requires electric power? Any thoughts or insights would be great. My wife and i are at the point where we want to make a change, just not the "outside the box" type of thinkers. We enjoy camping/outdoors and the thought of power boating the Caribbean has peaked our interest. Thanks
Thank you for posting however these ideas aren't for non-creative types. I'm a veterinary assistant so my work is in one place and I don't have any creative spark such as writing or blogging. How do people pay their housing bills whilst also paying for their RV life?
I did antique clock repairs for 16 years. Is there some way I can make money with that while traveling on the road? I also ran some heavy equipment for quite a while but I prefer not to do that anymore.
Do you have your own tools? Repairs on the go business. Naturally you'd have to figure out the details. But many times I've heard of people who broke down while on the road, maybe you could be their solution.
You guys are great. Thanks so much. Do people tell you all the time, you look like Reese Witherspoon? Just saying... Keep up the great living and sharing. Aloha from Hawaii.
What do you do for medical insurance?? My wife and I are doing everything we can to take our four kids and travel the US in our motor home. I just don't see how you can make enough money to stay alive with guaranteed income.
I also just subscribed, great video. Hello from Ontario Canada. I'm a school caretaker and my wife is in the insurance field as an administrator. We are trying to figure out how we can somehow supplement our income , when we retire in a couple of years and live on board a large boat down in the Florida keys/ caribbean. Any thoughts?
Hey Tim. I'm not familiar with a "school caretaker" but in the insurance industry, do you think your wife could become an adjuster? I know a lot of those are hired out in the location where the damage is that needs to be assessed. If you're going to be living in/near the Keys, perhaps she could do freelance adjusting there? Was just thinking if she's familiar with the insurance industry already, perhaps becoming an adjuster is not as much of a big step for her. And, with her connections in the industry, hopefully she could get some good client referrals. Just my initial thoughts. Thank you for watching and the kind words and good luck with everything!
I will say that my job is IMPOSSIBLE to do while traveling..... no ifs ands or buts.... I drive a tow truck right now...but am also a trained apprentice electrician
🙃 I was so confused at first. I was expecting to see Marc & Tricia talking when the video started & thought it was their channel (I hadn't checked before I clicked). But this was a good video. Thanks for sharing. I'll check out your other videos.
I feel like full time rving is like renting full time. You’ll never own like you own a house. So would it not be true that living in an RV full time is more expensive? Even if you only stay at a place for a month at a time you’re paying let’s say $400.00 a month and that’s money you will never get back.
Traveling full time doesn't cost as much as traditional living? Well, I don't pay $400-$600 per week to have a place to park my house. Rv park prices have gotten out of hand in recent years. You'd be better off buying a 40 acre plot of land somewhere and opening a campground of your own. Word of advice, at least give a reach around if you're planning on going this route.
All this sounds great, but I work in health care. I am a physical therapist assistant. I don't know how to do that on line or remotely. I need to get my hands on my patients. If I leave the country my license means nothing. I am looking for a way to use the skills that I have to make money aboard.
Can you do any kind of teaching of physical therapists? Create an online therapy/recovery regimen that people can download and use to help heal their patients? I'm just thinking aloud. Do you think you could become a vocational expert? Do evaluations of people injured in accidents testifying to how long it would take for them to recover and gain full employment again? Just some thoughts ...
I am a hairdresser and haven't been able to figure out how to bring that on the road. I can't part time as my clients need me every 3-4 weeks. Any other hairdressers out there with ideas?
I'm not a hair dresser, but if a lady can make jewerly from the back of her pickup camper...I'm sure you could provide "hair do's on the go" where ever you camp at. You might want to make a photo portfolio of some of your previous hair cuts, colors, etc. so the clients you meet on your travels could see your craft. Just thinking out loud here. Good luck but mostly...God bless you.
Donna, sorry girl it really doesn’t work like that. You need to advertise and word of mouth is part of that. The only thing i could think of is getting yourself an online following using UA-cam and maybe instagram. Make it known that your goal is to go on the road. Once you hit a certain number of followers make your first stop somewhere you have a larger number of followers. Or you can even let those who want their hair done by you dictate where you go. Just keep in mind you know that clients can be flaky enough without having a whole trip be dependent on it. Maybe you could get a toy hauler and you could turn the garage into a “salon” and call it your “Glamper” 😂
My gift is my mouth... I retired from my 30 years and out job with an okay somewhat livable retirement income in 2009 planning on building my motivational speaking profession traveling from city to city and state to state on my motorcycle... My audience is the addiction recovery world... The biggest roadblock is these people are very happy to have you come speak BUT little to no pay for your time or travel coast to get there... I did pretty good speaking about 10 gigs a month on average plus helping to start other recovery groups in different cities and states. It was a blast that’s for sure!!!
In September of 2012 while being back at home, life showed its ugly side and what was to be a leisurely beautiful sunny day ride with a very dear friend on the back of my bike. But when a pickup truck didn't see us and pulled right out in front of us it ended her life and almost stole mine... 5 weeks in a coma followed by learning to walk and recover for some brain damage... So here I am 4 years latter walking with a cane living with nerve damage and PAIN from it. I’ve spent 2 years stuck in bed 90% of the time, and now I’m only laid up about 60% of the time mainly due to pain…
Now I’m trying to figure out how to get back into my speaking life which I love and miss.
The question I have is what I couldn’t figure out before is how to make some cash for speaking to a group of people in early recovery with little to no income. Now the ones with a little time in recovery most of them feel I should be more than happy to give back for free what was partly given to me for free… But let me tell you and I tell them that rehab wasn’t free for me it, cost big bucks and so did a lot of the things I learned outside of free meetings… Books, speaker tapes, cd’s, and such…… All came at a cost. I had to learn all I could about long term recovery as well as having long term recovery myself before I could speak about it. And I’m still learning…
Please don’t get me wrong I’ll gladly speak near home here for no pay. But when I travel across the miles and have to pay for gas in my bike and pay for where I sleep. I think if they ask me to come they should be willing to give me a little financial help…
Wow, very interesting story Bobby. Thanks for sharing. I'm so sorry to hear about the accident but impressed at what you've taken away from it and what you try to share with others. I've never researched this angle before (motivational speaker for pay, which I completely agree, it costs to get there to talk and you have to ask for something). Maybe there are organizations that travel and put on seminars or conferences that you could be a part of or team up with. Maybe also write and make an audio book? Just some thoughts. Best of luck with everything and thank you for watching, commenting and sharing.
Sorry you lost your love and health in that tragedy. As for your speaking tours, state your qualifications and your prices, and speak for those that can compensate you fairly. You'll always have those that want a bargain.
Your prices may be low until your reputation grows and commands a higher value for the inspiration you provide. Perhaps city leaders will see the value of speaking to their schools, etc. to keep the young from falling into this pit. Perhaps a pamphlet, then a book can raise awareness of the issue, sent along to leaders.
Good luck.
What a role model!!! And great to see you hooked up with Marc and Tricia, two of my favorite people... Maybe even I can start something at 73!!!
Of course you can! Anyone can! Thanks for watching Jack. And couldn't agree more about Marc & Tricia. They're exceptional travelers. They may be passing through Pensacola in the coming months so we're hoping to get to meet up in person!
I am a nurse ( I work in a nursing home) and I'm a newbie RVer. (part time only-mostly weekending)
Ideas that occur to me...
1. Writing Continuing education (CEU) articles for other nurses. (I'd have to collaborate with a Masters degree nurse for them to be marketable, but that shouldn't be much of a problem.
2. RV taxi service. Are you needing to go somewhere? I'll let you ride along with me in my RV as I travel there. (for a small fee, of course.) Is there a hundred mile drive to get you to the airport for that cheap airfare? Ride to and from the airport in the comfort of a class A motorhome. While I drive you can lay down in a real bed and get some much needed rest after a day of fighting air travel crowds all day. Red eye flight? No problem.
3. Author's helper. Similar to number 2, I could take authors to/from book signing events in comfort and to more remote special venues. Maybe there would even be the opportunity to promote my own writing a little as well and not detract from the focus on my client.
4. This one could be an insurance nightmare, but it has possibilities.... Taking wheelchair or bed patients home from the hospital. Insurance will usually pay for a trip TO the emergency room or hospital because the patient is medically unstable. The trip home or back to the nursing home is a different story though. The patient is considered stable, so insurance won't pay for an ambulance transport. The RV has a bed so patients that couldn't ride in a cab could be accommodated.
Really, I'll probably just continue weekending solo or with my cats-Aphrodite and Nyah. These are just raw ideas that came to mind as I watched the video. Obviously, insurance and local regs would be a major factor in most of these ideas, but with the right setup, they might be doable.... Thoughts?
Thank you for creating this video. We are at 5 1/2 years and counting before we get on the road full time. We are planning on writing a book on our travels and supporting it with video content. From now to the day we start we are setting ourselves up for the future.
I really liked this, being a nomad of sorts myself. One common and unspoken thread among these people who are succeeding as working nomads, and it is this one thing alone that is critical: KNOW YOURSELF. These people know their goals, personalities, skills, budgets, needs, and more. From that the world becomes a series of possibilities. Gnōthi seauton! Awesomeness ensues!
Thank you for this I am 51 years old, and had a mobile multi Media business which I loved but priorities changed my lifestyle and now here I am 12 years later, but your passion along with the others has rekindled my own I'm going to research and find a way to live my passion because life is short enough without it! Thank you. : )
Wow, thank you Manti. I'm glad this video could help. There are definitely many ways to do it if you're willing to get creative and try a few things that may not work. Keep at it. Persistence is key! Thanks again for watching.
Money is not an impediment unless you allow it to be. Live within your means, whatever you are doing. Health can be an impediment, so if you have some wanderlust in you, don't plan on saving for your dream to come true one day. Make your dream come true today and everything else will follow, for better or worse. As far as making money on the road or at ports of call, the most direct way is to have a skill in demand. Having shop or shipyard welding and fitting skills could be valuable at boat yards around the world. Do work for the boatyard itself in exchange for a haul out and do work of those on the hard that need your skilled labor. Commercial electrician skills and gas/diesel engine mechanic skills are also very handy for spot work. These skills (and tools) are useful for making money and/or bartering. I've been doing steel detailing (steel structure drafting) for a long time and I've never met most of the people I work for. It's all phone, email and word of mouth advertising. It's a pretty good trade that's in demand but I doubt that I could do it at sea, my workstation would corrode and I need access to customers. However, I could do it from an RV as I was planning to do. But health issues intervened. Fortunately I've had my share of adventures. So don't wait to win the lottery. If you really want to do something like this, make a reasonable plan with everybody involved on board, delegate responsibilities to everyone involved and get busy getting down the road. The road will always be there but you won't.
Man, great advice Lowell. I wholeheartedly agree. A big reason why Phillip and I are prioritizing travel now is that very reason. We don't want to start cruising when our knees are already full of arthritis. When can spend those home-bound days practicing law. Ha! Appreciate you watching and the input.
lowell mccormick that's awesome. I'm a land surveyor and am starting to learn drafting so I can do it on the road
Possibly easier for men but any ideas for women? I'm sure a small percentage of women have these skills but not most.
This is a great video. I think the warning about turning your passion into a business is a very important one. I did it once and it killed the passion - and then the business failed. Ouch. That is why I only do my videos as a log for me (plus family and friends) and invite others to watch if they want. Whilst watching this I also remembered that I helped fund myself through university by doing mechanical work on cars - marine engines are even simpler than cars. And I did rebuild my old Yanmar before ditching it for a new one. Maybe I should get my spanners back out. If you can do all the maintenance on your own boat, there are many who might pay you to do it on theirs.
Hey there Just About Sailing. Thanks for watching and the comment. I'm definitely trying to help others find creative ways to get out there and cruise too, because I love it so much. But, I definitely try to not let myself slip into a "crap, I've got to get another video out" mode. I want to enjoy it and enjoy sharing it. The minute I stop enjoying it, I vowed to stop doing it (for the masses at least). I often put the camera away and choose to not film that day because I just want to be in the moment and that has helped. Appreciate the input. A marine skill would definitely be handy. I've had many folks tell me I could get paid to go up people's masts. I'd be fine getting paid to do that! I love it up there! : )
I am planning to hit the road as soon as possible, I live in Boston and I am a paralegal. My plan is to be a virtual paralegal specializing in Bankruptcy Law for different Attorneys. I am not your typical new RV traveler I am 74 years old and I can't wait to leave dodge. I really enjoy watching all the you tubers' I have learned a great deal. Las year I traveled cross country with my oldest daughter. We stopped in Yellowstone, Grand Tetons. I am looking forward to traveling the country and follow the sun. Keep up the great work you are doing . Maybe we'll bump into each other on the trail.
I was so encouraged by your story you all shared, my wife and I planning to live on a sailing boat in Poland I am currently in Poland and my wife is in US I am get my Polish citizenship soon we are both on pension In Poland we can have a very good life on our combined pension. I am healthy 73 my wife is 67, I am a fine art photographer currently working on a new collection of historic sites in East Europe which will be marketed on line my wife is a grate painter and wrier but at this stage have not published anything I also have a ministry on Facebook with over 3000 friends. Your story was the answer from above, so thank you and may you all be blessed with wisdom and favor in your travels Shalom Uri and Cheryl
I am now retired but I did physician credentialing for a large group while on the road part time. I was lucky that I had worked for a physician billing company for over 20 years. My husband retired and I was't ready to retire so my company allowed me to work from home (which was 5 hours away from my office after he retired) and on the road while RVing for months at a time. It was fantastic. Great video.
Hey there Running on Empty. Love the name! Physician credentialing. That sounds really interesting. So you would vet their backgrounds and make sure they met a certain benchmark say, in order to continue practicing at a certain facility? Did the credentialing have to be renewed? Perhaps every year? That is really interesting and good for you that you had developed that skill over time and that it can be performed remotely. I recently met my 2nd Gift of Cruising winners, Hallie & Joe and found Joe designs fire-prevention and sprinkler systems for commercial buildings and that he can do that remotely. There are so many skills today that can be performed remotely, I truly see it as an asset to a travel-oriented life. Thanks for watching and sharing! Enjoy the RV life! "RV there yet?" : ) Sorry, couldn't help it!
I completed the enrollment forms and provided all of the credentials required to participate in the insurance companies that the physician wanted to belong. I didn't have to vet their backgrounds thank goodness that had already been done.
Cool, thanks for sharing that. I'm always interested in how others find a way to make income remotely, particularly using professional skills they acquired while working not-so-remotely. The creativity needed in seeing a way to translate those skills into a service that can be performed entirely on-line is what I try to share with people. So, thank you!
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Great video, great advice! It does require REAL work of some kind but anyone who REALLY wants to do it, can.
Appreciate that Fletcher. That's my mantra! You have to be creative and be ready to work, but if you are, anyone can do it. Thanks for watching.
I just want to say, “thank you, thank you, thank you.” Awesome content and I am totally grateful for the way you explained everything so simply.. now I have a clear path to focus on. 🙏❤️💯👌🇹🇹🇨🇦
Wow, thank you! Happy to do it! Best of luck to you.
Thanks for a great video Annie. I had previously been a follower of Keep Your Daydream as well so this was an excellent blend on a timely topic. Nice work!
Very cool! :)
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Thanks Harpo. I was definitely thrilled with Marc and Tricia's contribution. They did an exceptional job and I hope this video helps many people who truly want to realize the dream. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
For 15 years I was a SPERM donator, and this paid very very well, I took that money and invested in Australian oil companies, and an American company Kimberly Clark, they specialize in making toilet paper, so when I turned 42, it was time to retire, so now I live on a beautiful Catamaran in Key West, Florida and occasionally sail to St Croix.
Wow, that's awesome. Very creative. Good for you! Key West is a fun, colorful town. Haven't been to St. Croix, yet, but hopefully 2017! Thanks or watching and congrats on a great financial plan.
You put SPERM in all caps so I think my comment is ok.... maybe now a career in armwrestling😲! Sail On my friends.
I just ended up with carpal tunnel
So how did you become a donor...?
Great video and full of some great information. You asked for ideas so I'm going to challenge you. My wife and I are at that pre-retirement stage and have made the decision to retire and sail the oceans six months out of the year. We are giving ourselves 8-1/2 years to get our affairs in order and create an additional income stream that will allow us to do this. Here is our quandary;
My current occupation is an independent contracted courier. I drive 16 hours and 800 miles a night to deliver medical supplies and equipment to facilities throughout the state. My wife is the district librarian for the school system.
You asked for it so, after wracking my brain over this, how can we use this experience to work abroad and keep our daydream alive. Remember, we have some time to organize this and keep it sustainable.
Good luck and thanks
Hi Mike. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I wanted you to know I have been seriously contemplating this. When I first saw it, I "tabled" it because I do love a challenge, I'm passionate about helping people and I wanted to really think it over. Is there any sort of certification or training you need to be a contracted courier? I was thinking you could teach an online course or somehow be a part of the certification process. Do the drivers have to be vetted or interviewed? Maybe you could do that. Do they have to keep logs that need to be reviewed? I am trying to think of aspects of your job with which you are very familiar that are more administerial and can be performed remotely. Same thing for a librarian. Is there cataloging that needs to be done? Search for books? She would be a rare book buyer perhaps? These are all potential options (I'm not sure if they are in fact feasible but I'm trying to wrack my brain for you as well) related to your current occupations. If you feel you want to branch off anew, the options are endless. Do either of you have any skills in bookkeeping, editing or website design?
HaveWindWillTravel.com Thank you so much for replying.
With my situation, I do not require special licensing and as far as getting a contract, it's just a matter of getting your foot in the door, even if you have to drop a block of wood in before they can shut it, in other words persistence. As I am an independent contract courier (owner/operator) and do not require a large vehicle, the only logs I am required to keep are maintenance and mileage for tax purposes. I am my own, tax accountant, mechanic, welder and built (with my own hands) my own house so long hours and learning new things don't intimidate me.
My wife has worked as a secretary in a law firm, an insurance company and book keeping on the side. As a librarian, she frequently orders books, teaches and has many other office skills.
She has more office experience however, I am by far the more tenacious when it comes to trying new things.
Thank you for your time,
Mike
You bet. It sounds like you guys have many skills that could translate to online services: bookkeeping, virtual assistant, etc. I know many law firms would hire out administerial tasks like records review, deposition summary, etc. Best of luck!
I hadn't thought of virtual assistant. We'll definitely look into that.
Thank you again.
Love it. I do part time travel. Have a job that currently is only a 4 day work week. So it helps. To have every weekend as a 3 day weekend.
Man, a 3-day weekend every weekend?! That is great. I feel like I have a "Friday afternoon" (where you knock off around 2 or 3) every day. Still a much better schedule than 9-5 every day, right? Take what you can and use the time you have NOW wisely. Thanks for watching!
Yes. I am Slowly working on a blog www.pmexplore.com and looking to learn how to launch a product or service related to my part time explorations. So thank you for what you do! It has been an inspiration.
You bet. Keep at it, it takes time, creativity and the courage to fail a few times before you'll succeed. I still fail often. Good luck!
I've been a carpenter and a donut maker kind of hard to make those remote don't you think, we own an RV but don't get to use it nearly enough, love your Channel keep up the good work
I was thinking a 5th wheel toy hauler and you can turn the back into a kitchen maybe? Sell donuts out the back where ever you go plus show off your skills as a carpenter and make custom shelving for RV cabinets, those things are deep and sometimes tall. A lot of wasted space in there!.
I just became a subscriber of Mark and Trisha's yesterday which today lead me to your video. Good video!
Thanks. Marc and Tricia are a lot of fun. They came to visit us in Pensacola a few weeks after we did this video together and it was great to meet them in person.
Great video. I love that it focuses on more in looking inside then modeling what you do. I love hearing about how people make money on the road, but one girl's "how I make money on the road" was in social media, for example, and I know that's not my thing. But this really gets my brain going on what is my thing and where is it sellable.
Hi Annie, I have been following you for a while and just wanted to say I love your videos. Your can-do spirit is infectious and the content and presentation of your videos is always very professional. Thank you for all your work.
Thank you Billy. I really appreciate that. A lot of work goes into the videos because I want them to truly help people get out there too. It's totally possible if you're creative.
amazing video and I'm not even done watching this video! Thank you.
You bet. Thanks for watching. Marc & Tricia did a fantastic job with this and I hope the information helps spark some creative financing for folks who want to get out there. It's totally possible if you just harness your talents and start trying different things. Appreciate the comment!
Loved this video, we will share this with our followers too! Thanks
Thank you Rob. I'm really proud of this one as well. It seemed to be a topic many wanted me to cover. I appreciate you sharing!
You guys create great content - just wanted to mention that. Thanks for your awesome videos, and thanks for all the ideas.
We're hitting the road very soon with our 3 large dogs, living full time in an RV.
always find a dog friendly beach for your dog,because when she goes into the water it is good for what ales her.
I find that beer is good for what ales me.
Thanks for your determination,candor and your well earned information offered to all of us out here is What if? and How will I? land.
My wife and I manage an insurance and financial services agency in our local community. Working remotely is not something we feel would work with our company and/or industry. We have a 7 year old and a 4 year old so we are always interested in finding or hearing suggestions on how to start even with part time travel whilst being able to continue working.
I also use Kindle for e-books but my main income is from using Create Space. I get a higher percentage and for the past year or so Create Space has taken over my e-book sales on Kindle. Don't know why but I'll take it. 39 books up so far and still writing. Love It!
Great info. Thanks for sharing.
This was an excellent video Annie. Yer awesome and motivating. I am writing you.
Sweet. Write away! I love to hear from followers. Thanks for the kind words and so glad you found the video helpful.
I'm a licensed barber in NH and considering buying a toy hauler and making a barber shop out of it and hitting all the Walmart parking lots with travel trailers and motor homes across the country and give haircuts to travelers as I travel myself.
👍 Finding your channel is great because I'm considering a boat and/or an RV.
Sweet. Good luck with everything! The travel lifestyle is definitely rewarding.
Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Oh and fixing the sound for the single ear piece people like myself. :)
Hey there. Only the best for my audience. I looked high and low for answers for you Bradshaw. Glad you enjoyed the vid. Thanks for watching.
Excellent
Just discovered your channel. Lots of catching up to do. This stuff is all right up my alley. Love it. I think I might have heard you on the Sailloot podcast with Teddy J maybe??
You did! You did! Twice actually. I always have fun chatting with Teddy J. Thanks for following. I hope you enjoy the vids!
Became a friend from KYD channel. King forward to seeing other videos you put out.❤️
Fun to see how others are accomplishing this, great video!!!
I work as a service advisor at a dealership, I have been thinking of ways to turn that into an opportunity to make some money while full timing it but just dont see how. Great video very helpful!!!
Thanks, Annie. First comment! Thank goodness I have some passive income! Otherwise my adventure would be impossible.
Thanks PMB. Passive income is great. I certainly wish I had more of it! Ha! But I do like what I do for money so that's fine too. Writing is my favorite challenge.
Appreciate your videos. Learned much. Subscribed. God bless you both and your family.
Video was great! As I was listening to it I was trying to figure out how to move my profession on the road. I'm an operations manager for a retail agriculture store and really need to be onsite to keep all the moving components functioning properly. Unless you can see something that I'm not thinking of?
Notice that the video mainly focus on office types of careers like, CPA, computer programmers, etc.. Those are things that you can do from a laptop and be mobile. I guess my question would be, what about those people that have the hands on careers?
My wife and I so want to travel in a rv and enjoy life because we understand that life can pass you by. Thanks again for the video.
Loved this video concept and collaboration!
Great topic and video. I’m a commercial mortgage broker and just starting my UA-cam channel to create content for business owners or wanna be biz owners on financing programs. FYI there are dozens of loan programs from hundreds of lenders that you just can’t find by walking into the bank or even on Google.
I have trouble with spending a lot what should I start doing now before I start RVing.
Annie, I'm still catching up on your videos, love em'. I watched this one twice and it just didn't "do" anything. (if that makes sense) but I am wondering why you gave up your law practice. I can understand not liking the grind but..... I have several friends who are lawyers and one of them likes law but doesn't like working. So now he specializes in "simple divorces." He lines up around 15 of them to go to court the first monday of each month, charges 2K a pop, and after a few hours he's made 30K. Then he does as little, or as much, as he wants the rest of the month. I've seen him work 6 weeks and take 6 months off. Seems like he's figured something out! He makes in a few hours what I make in a year. So why wouldn't that work for you guys? Or is that you don't need the money?
Hey there Jimmy. I can understand that the info in this video does not fit everyone's online capabilities, so no worries there. For me, the practice was definitely not that laid back. It all depends on what area of the law you specialize in. I knew nothing about family law so I could not specialize in that without re-thinking my legal career. I practiced medical malpractice defense primarily which was full time all the time and many trials a year. That schedule (and the stress that accompanied it) was not conducive to a life of travel.
God no wonder you got out of it!!! You should have went into criminal law, you know.... nice simple murder here and there.
A few years ago I bought a boat on ebay and got screwed... he kept the boat and the money.
But now you've got me thinking about trying again....hmm.....
Why is everyone talking around it. What is it that makes the source of income to do what you are currently doing (living in a RV) and exactly how are you successful?
I have loved listing to all of you. Its like you are helping ME! Thank you for helping me. I have been a Real Estate Appraiser for over 30 yrs and would love to know what you say about me still doing this business Remotely! I an licensed in only one state!
Get all your welding tickets. Welders get paid good money and the only ones not working are those that don't want to work or move to where the work is. Almost all boatyard are in demand for welders. Combine that with fiberglass/wood working skills and you'll never be without work almost anywhere you go on the water. My friend is an electrician with marine endorsements. He has to turn down work so he can go sailing
Ah, great advice Mazda rx7. Welders are definitely in high demand. I seriously thought about working in a shipyard for a few months when we first started cruising, both to earn money and learn how to fix our own boat. Then we spent three months in the yard, and I thought it better to write in order to make money - ha! But, I do feel confident I could get a job in a yard now if need be. Thanks for watching!
Also being able to sew and a decent sawing machine. Many people need sewing on their covers, biminis, dodgers, sails and many other things. Having lots of tools and knowing how to use em make you an invaluable asset in any anchorage or marina. $$$$ Just spray em with LPS1 to keep em from rusting
Great advice. Thanks Mazda. I have also been told (because I don't mind going up the mast) that people will pay you to do that as well because they don't like to (or can't). Just another possibility.
If you like going up the mast , get yourself a good climbing harness, not those over-priced garbage ones they sell at marine stores. As former rock/ice/tree climber, i laugh at what they try to pass off to sailors for climbing. Even the ascenders they sell are just accidents waiting to happen. 40+ feet hurts when you fall, but it only hurts when you land
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I love the idea of waiting to see what your new area will support. I'm about to capitalize on being a jack of all trades and master of none ;)
Hopefully I can do something in a year,Love traveling,camping,cooking,meeting other people.have heart problems...
Thanks for watching William. We hope you can too!
Great information on the topic. Thanks!!
The micro brew guys had local help and to start they had no prospects. They lived on a broken down 30 sailboat with no sails or working engine or a working head (bathroom) that never left anchor. They ended up working menial jobs and one worked at a restaurant and got help there before launching a biz on their own. That's not a plan, that's dumb luck. They were just smart enough to recognize and seize an opportunity.
Tell me about a high school janitor that has done this or the commercial fisherman telling his boss he wants to telecommute while chasing his dream of being a world class mountain climber! No? Yeah, it really is about time, place, and ability. Smarter people have tried far harder than anybody on your list a failed. Good talk though.
Inspiring.
Thank you.
How do u all deal with snakes around camp site and safety at nite first time rv getting ready tks
Other than a computer...what equipment does one need to do what you are doing? Software? Camera? Etc. Thanks
What is a podcast please?
What I have learned from this video is some people are very focused and motivated, and others watch youtube videos and dream of being focused and motivated. :-)
I am thinking about retiring early which will give me a small income, but more importantly the ability to keep my insurance at the same rate. What do I do with my time if I do retire early? Fortunately, I get to travel for work, and I add vacation time onto those trips which has allowed me to travel the entire lower 48 and some of Canada by motorcycle.
Great information!
Thanks BeachBow!
Well this is going to be good, now I better watch it.
I hope so. I'm sure many folks just want to see bikinis and boobies, but you gotta have money to get out there and see those, so .... I hope many find it helpful and that it sparks some creative new ideas for ways to fund cruising. Marc and Tricia did a great job pulling from their adventurer interview collection.
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Yes you are so right , and it was a very good information.
Appreciate that. Thanks Mark. It's not bikinis and cocktails but if you WANT that, you've gotta work for it.
I am really interested in the information you two are providing in this video-How to Make Money Remotely-but I have a question, my skills are not in writing, but in practical woodworking, handyman, maintenance and all that come under "repairs". How can I use my skills into making money while traveling in an RV? I currently live off grid in Alaska and plan to travel down through Canada and the lower 48. My wife Grace is good at sewing, cooking authentic TexMex dishes, spreadsheets, and some knowledge of creative writing. Thanks ahead for your response.
I like watching,looks really great...
It’s kind of hard to bring my truck driving job on the road...
Oh oops. I just clicked "read more" and saw the notes! :) subscribed!
Awesome, thanks SeaDog!! Glad to have you on board. Hope you enjoy the cruising content. Email me if you like to read, email me for free eCopies of any of my sailing books! Always fun to have a new subscriber -- anniedike@gmail.com
Thanks. I would love to check them out!
Awesome - send me an email anniedike@gmail.com and I'll get them to you!
My husband and I are looking in about 7 months to be full timers, but I work in healthcare as a nursing assistant and enrichment aide for the elderly. I am trying to find ideas that would run along those lines. Any ideas?
nothingbeautiful1357 Its been 7 month's..How are things?
Greetings! I have watched this video twice & it got me wondering how to make my career "mobile". I have been a manual & CNC machinist for nearly 30 years, and i'm having a hard time figuring out how to make machining a remote job, when all of my work is hands on using quite large machinery that requires electric power? Any thoughts or insights would be great. My wife and i are at the point where we want to make a change, just not the "outside the box" type of thinkers. We enjoy camping/outdoors and the thought of power boating the Caribbean has peaked our interest. Thanks
So very helpful, thank you!
Love your channel!!
Good info Annie.
Thanks Ted. Just trying to help folks find ways to get out there! Life's too short.
? Does Marc & Tricia have the video portion with them in it on their channel?
how do you stay connected to the internet?
Thank you for posting however these ideas aren't for non-creative types. I'm a veterinary assistant so my work is in one place and I don't have any creative spark such as writing or blogging. How do people pay their housing bills whilst also paying for their RV life?
Thanks for all the info! What do you think about "Workamping"?
I am a teacher and would love to hear your thoughts on a mobile way to incorporate those skillsets.
Billy T. You could teach online school. My son did that last year she would do math ,reading and scince with a teacher and i help with the rest
Great video - thanks for all the ideas!!! I look forward to taking your "how to...UA-cam Channel" course soon. Yours in Gratitude. WendyHT
Awe inspiring.
I did antique clock repairs for 16 years. Is there some way I can make money with that while traveling on the road? I also ran some heavy equipment for quite a while but I prefer not to do that anymore.
Hey I am an aircraft mechanic as well a marine and auto how might I work this into a travel idea ?
Do you have your own tools? Repairs on the go business. Naturally you'd have to figure out the details. But many times I've heard of people who broke down while on the road, maybe you could be their solution.
I like taking picture of nature, how can I use that for an extra income.
You guys are great. Thanks so much. Do people tell you all the time, you look like Reese Witherspoon? Just saying...
Keep up the great living and sharing. Aloha from Hawaii.
What do you do for medical insurance?? My wife and I are doing everything we can to take our four kids and travel the US in our motor home. I just don't see how you can make enough money to stay alive with guaranteed income.
I also just subscribed, great video. Hello from Ontario Canada. I'm a school caretaker and my wife is in the insurance field as an administrator. We are trying to figure out how we can somehow supplement our income , when we retire in a couple of years and live on board a large boat down in the Florida keys/ caribbean. Any thoughts?
Hey Tim. I'm not familiar with a "school caretaker" but in the insurance industry, do you think your wife could become an adjuster? I know a lot of those are hired out in the location where the damage is that needs to be assessed. If you're going to be living in/near the Keys, perhaps she could do freelance adjusting there? Was just thinking if she's familiar with the insurance industry already, perhaps becoming an adjuster is not as much of a big step for her. And, with her connections in the industry, hopefully she could get some good client referrals. Just my initial thoughts. Thank you for watching and the kind words and good luck with everything!
I will say that my job is IMPOSSIBLE to do while traveling..... no ifs ands or buts.... I drive a tow truck right now...but am also a trained apprentice electrician
Hey SumGuy. Sorry to hear that. Maybe you can focus on the electrician angle and pick up electrician jobs on the way. Best of luck!
I like my lawn care business but don't know how to do it on the road.I'm the only one in the business and I'm a slow learner.Please help me.Thank you
Were you at the marina in the Isle Of Palms, Sc back in September? I saw a woman swinging from her sails mass like that. ?
🙃 I was so confused at first. I was expecting to see Marc & Tricia talking when the video started & thought it was their channel (I hadn't checked before I clicked). But this was a good video. Thanks for sharing. I'll check out your other videos.
I feel like full time rving is like renting full time. You’ll never own like you own a house. So would it not be true that living in an RV full time is more expensive? Even if you only stay at a place for a month at a time you’re paying let’s say $400.00 a month and that’s money you will never get back.
Grand Journey
Can you rent or get a mortgage payment for less than $400 per month...?
How do I get these books!
Audio was soft on this video...but great ideas!
Thanks Damon!
I would love to host y'all down here in San Antonio, Texas!
Hey Kyle. Thanks! Next time we're in your BIG state, we'll look you up. Hope you enjoyed the video!
Reese Witherspoon's living van life? Wow, didnt know that.
Hmmm...that boat didn't rock, not one time, during that whole video.
Traveling full time doesn't cost as much as traditional living? Well, I don't pay $400-$600 per week to have a place to park my house. Rv park prices have gotten out of hand in recent years. You'd be better off buying a 40 acre plot of land somewhere and opening a campground of your own. Word of advice, at least give a reach around if you're planning on going this route.
I cannot take my job on the road in a RV, I am a long line truck driver!
New vision for r.v. traveling as a single, profession is a school bus driver. Any ideas.
I don't think that I can take my business on the road. I do lawn care or can I?
All that was missing from this video was the Amway jingle. lol
How does a waitress/scrapbooker make protable income? And I am diabled. How to travel with a disability?
All this sounds great, but I work in health care. I am a physical therapist assistant. I don't know how to do that on line or remotely. I need to get my hands on my patients. If I leave the country my license means nothing. I am looking for a way to use the skills that I have to make money aboard.
Can you do any kind of teaching of physical therapists? Create an online therapy/recovery regimen that people can download and use to help heal their patients? I'm just thinking aloud. Do you think you could become a vocational expert? Do evaluations of people injured in accidents testifying to how long it would take for them to recover and gain full employment again? Just some thoughts ...
Son of Neptune Sailing Look into travel PTA jobs
Become a gigolo
I am a hairdresser and haven't been able to figure out how to bring that on the road. I can't part time as my clients need me every 3-4 weeks. Any other hairdressers out there with ideas?
I'm not a hair dresser, but if a lady can make jewerly from the back of her pickup camper...I'm sure you could provide "hair do's on the go" where ever you camp at. You might want to make a photo portfolio of some of your previous hair cuts, colors, etc. so the clients you meet on your travels could see your craft. Just thinking out loud here. Good luck but mostly...God bless you.
Donna, sorry girl it really doesn’t work like that. You need to advertise and word of mouth is part of that. The only thing i could think of is getting yourself an online following using UA-cam and maybe instagram. Make it known that your goal is to go on the road. Once you hit a certain number of followers make your first stop somewhere you have a larger number of followers. Or you can even let those who want their hair done by you dictate where you go. Just keep in mind you know that clients can be flaky enough without having a whole trip be dependent on it. Maybe you could get a toy hauler and you could turn the garage into a “salon” and call it your “Glamper” 😂