Ep. 043: How to Create Your Own Job Online, with Sean Ogle

Do you want to work at home?  Thanks to the Internet, jobs that used to require you to sit in an office can now be done online.  Our guest expert this week, Sean Ogle, teaches people to a make a living online.

Remote work opportunities can offer flexible or part-time schedules. And that can be important for people who need time for family or other interests.

But how do you get started? You can look for employers who hire online workers. Or you can create your own job.  Whether you’re an online freelancer or a corporate worker looking for a more flexible work arrangement, Sean’s tips will help you ideate, start and grow a profitable online business.

In this 30-minute episode you will learn:

• How alternative career choices can provide a valuable income stream
• How to overcome roadblocks like inconsistency, time management, and fear of launching
• The three steps to launching an online business that makes money
• How to find a mentor who will  help you grow
• Why you don’t have to be an expert, just a relative expert (and what that really means).

This week’s guest:

Sean Ogle (Twitter | LinkedIn)Owner, Location Rebel

Portland, Oregon

In 2009 Sean’s life sucked. So he quit his job, moved to Thailand, built a business, and started living life the way he’d always wanted. Location 180 documents the journey and teaches you how to do the same thing.

Listener question of the week:

• Do you think it’s appropriate to change your job title on a resume? - Teresa Peltier

Do you have a question you’d like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your questions to Jenna Forstrom, Mac’s List Community Manager at jenna@macslist.org.

Resources referenced on this week’s show:

• The 25 Best Sites for Finding Remote Work
• Barnes & Noble
• Location Rebel
• BreakingEighty.com
• Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond)

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you’d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac’s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.

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