Two Paths to Location Independence and Travel (No Skills Required) With Caitlin Sunderland and Janessa Klatt
Jul 16, 2024
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Caitlin and Janessa from Zero To Travel share their paths to location independence and freelancing tips. They discuss mindset shifts, setting boundaries, and the importance of community support for success as digital nomads. Learn how to confidently sell your services and pivot into freelance work.
Building a successful freelance career involves overcoming challenges, setting boundaries with clients, and fostering a supportive community.
Transitioning to freelance work can involve acquiring new skills or leveraging existing ones, with a focus on overcoming challenges and setting clear client boundaries.
Participating in in-person events and communities as a digital nomad can provide networking opportunities, confidence, and a sense of belonging for a sustainable nomadic lifestyle.
Deep dives
Discovering Opportunities in Airbnb Hosting
Becoming an Airbnb host offers the opportunity to earn money while traveling. The experience of hosting was enriching for the podcaster for several reasons: additional income, providing travelers memorable experiences, and the flexibility to use their property while traveling. Being an Airbnb host does not require a full-time commitment, allowing hosts to manage hosting around their lifestyle.
Navigating Freelancing Transitions
Transitioning to freelance work can involve acquiring new skills or leveraging existing ones. One speaker acquired podcast management skills through courses and networking, whereas the other utilized social media expertise and gradually expanded into podcast management. Overcoming challenges such as focusing on vital tasks, building a supportive community, and establishing clear client boundaries are key to successful freelancing.
Embracing Career Pivots in Remote Work
The journey to remote work often includes various pivots, whether through acquiring new skills or transferring existing ones to freelance roles. Setting boundaries with clients, ensuring clear expectations, and learning from experiences are essential practices for thriving as a freelancer. Overcoming challenges like balancing work and personal boundaries, setting expectations with clients from the start, and fostering a supportive community contribute to a successful freelance career.
Benefits of In-Person Connections for Digital Nomads
Being part of in-person events, conferences, and communities provides digital nomads with confidence, networking opportunities, and a sense of belonging. This real-world interaction fosters a supportive environment where individuals can find collaboration opportunities, referrals, and like-minded companionship, making the nomadic lifestyle more sustainable and enjoyable.
Insights on Successful Selling Strategies for Freelancers
Successful selling strategies for freelancers involve authenticity, showing one's full personality, and having fun with business, rather than conforming to generic practices. It is essential not to imitate others but to attract clients who resonate with one's unique qualities. Building confidence in the value of services provided, setting clear expectations, and focusing on long-term collaborations with clients who appreciate quality work are key to establishing a thriving freelance business.
Want to kickstart your digital nomad adventure or work and travel on your own terms?
Janessa Klatt and Caitlin Sunderland are podcast managers and two of the core team members here at the Zero To Travel podcast. They’re with me today to share about the unique and nonlinear paths they took to achieve location independence and offer insights on how you can do the same.
Caitlin and Janessa share advice for pivoting into freelance work, whether you have the skillset or are starting from scratch. We talk about the mindset shifts necessary to be successful as a digital nomad and remote business owner and why having a community is essential. You’ll gain plenty of advice on freelancing best practices, setting boundaries with clients, confidently selling your services, and tons more.
What side hustle or business do you want to start? What piece of advice from this episode will you apply? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:
The very different ways Caitlin and Janessa approached building a life of work and travel
How to embrace the challenges and uncertainties while pivoting into freelance work
Best practices for starting your freelancing career
The employee mindset trap and why you need to set boundaries with clients
Why finding support within a community is important for your success
How to build your confidence and sell your services
How to manage client expectations and advice for business owners wanting to work with freelancers
Insight into living sustainably as a digital nomad freelancer
Destination recommendations and where they’re going next
