My First Mentor I’ve told this story a lot on the blog, but given the circumstances, I feel it’s worth telling again. It was March of 2009. I was out of vacation days (already) for the year, so during my first meeting with Chris Guillebeau I was at a “doctor’s appointment” – which in some […]
How to Beat Imposter Syndrome By Becoming a “Relative Expert”
There’s a real problem in the blog world right now. And it’s not what you think. It’s not about traffic, sales, or leads. It’s about credibility. With millions of blogs on the internet, people want to know that they’re reading the right people. But don’t stress… …Because you don’t need to be an absolute expert […]
Digital Nomad for a Decade: 33 Lessons Learned About Life and Business
Last week I was sitting in the lobby of the Hoxton Hotel in London, settling into answer some emails after a crazy two weeks of traveling. Normally I’m pretty good at getting work done on the road, but this trip with my wife and various friends through Paris, London, and Amsterdam had taken its toll […]
What is Affiliate Marketing (And Other Affiliate Marketing FAQs Answered)
Passive income, that’s the dream, right? You want to be able to make money online while you’re sleeping or traveling or walking your dog. Without having to be locked on your computer day and night missing all that stuff you hoped you’d get with the idea of lifestyle independence. One of the best ways to […]
Is Blogging Dead? 5 Ways to Grow Your Blog in 2019
Inevitably every year at this time we get the rash of “is blogging dead” blog posts. Which begs the question, right now, in 2019 is blogging still a viable business and growth strategy? The answer? Yes – with a caveat. Back when I started Location Rebel in 2009, things were much easier. There was less competition… People […]
What is Copywriting and How to Become a Copywriter
So you want to be a copywriter. But, you keep running into one big roadblock — you don’t know how to even get started with copywriting. And then, there’s that other matter of experience. You don’t have any. Isn’t that kind of a big deal when it comes to becoming a copywriter? Well, yes and […]
Don’t Make These 5 Critical Affiliate Marketing Mistakes…
Over the years I’ve made a lot of affiliate marketing mistakes. And I’ve watched a lot of others do the same thing… Like how about the time I spent hours working on a detailed affiliate review for a product I loved – only to find out they discontinued their affiliate program… Or when I was first learning […]
Why A “Bridge Business” Has Been the Missing Piece in Your Life
Seven years. It’s been seven years since I first launched Location Rebel Academy. The whole reason for launching the course was because I’d taken a bit of a unique path in my own life, learned a few things, and thought perhaps it might work for other people as well. I still remember the moment on […]
17 Businesses You Can Run from Anywhere on Earth (And Start Today)
Note: this post has been updated as of March 2019 to maintain accuracy. I still vividly remember the days before Location Rebel (then Location 180) where I’d sit in my cubicle reading blog posts about location independence from Chris Guillebeau. The office building I worked at had an outdoor garden patio, where I used to […]
How to Choose the Best Hosting Service for Your New Blog in 2019
This post has been updated as of February 2019 for accuracy. It’s no secret that I think everyone should have a blog. Even in a world dominated by social media influencers, where so many people think blogging is dead. Trust me, there are still a lot of reasons to create a blog or a website. […]