Having Multiple Streams of Income - My Little Story

I'm a World Juggler

IS VERY IMPORTANT AS AN ENTREPRENEUR.

I remember growing up in a small Florida town, and watching my Dad work so hard. I often wondered how he was able to support all six of his children because my Mom didn't work, well she did....taking care of six kids is no small feat, but you know what I mean =)

As I grew older, I began to notice that my Dad worked on multiple projects, he was always busy! He would wake up bright and early, and come home late at night. He was also in the US Navy, but that was just the tip of the iceberg compared to what he really had going on. My Dad has always been a workhorse, and always believed in having multiple streams of income, and that's where my entrepreneurial journey began.

GROWING UP

I always knew that I wanted to be like my father. What I mean by that, I knew that I wanted to be in business for myself. The idea behind someone telling me what to do just didn't fit in with my mindset, it just didn't. During my adolescent years, I worked with my Dad at his restaurants, catering and concession companies. I learned so much as a kid, and by the time I became an adult, I was managing my father's companies.

My Dad and daughter Lauren

PARTING WAYS

As time progressed and I became more and more independent, I wanted to venture out and try things out on my own, I wanted to explore outside of the family business. I went to culinary school and did a culinary apprenticeship at the Walt Disney World Resort and worked at the finest hotels and resorts. I began to learn more about the hospitality industry and thought that this was the place for me.

Working as a Chef at 5 Star Restaurant Victoria and Alberts - Walt Disney World

I worked in the hospitality industry for a decade I would say, and while working, I was woken up by something bigger when I backpacked Europe for a month in the early 2000's. It was nothing that I ever experienced and I knew right then and there that I wanted to do something that would allow me to keep exploring the world we all live in. Travel was now my ultimate dream.

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"I grew up reading my Mom's National Geographic magazines, that's where my itch to travel originated"

BUT, BUT HOW?

The internet bubble was just coming in full circle and I bought my first Web TV, some of you might remember that, but unfortunately, the company failed. I started learning about how the internet works early on, but I never found my place it it. I did everything from online casinos, to travel sites, to Amway, and even tried the infamous chain letter lol. Nothing ever brought me success, but I never quit. I was always juggling, exploring, and trying new things.

AND THEN

Finally, after years of working odd jobs, countless business fails, I found internet affiliate marketing, it was the beginning of a new life, and an eye-opener to what I can really achieve online as an entrepreneur.

TODAY

Marks almost 10 years that I have been in the industry. And for those of you who are not familiar with online affiliate marketing, it's kinda like eCommerce, well.....it all works hand in hand. ECommerce and Affiliate Marketing is a very broad thing to say because there is so much that you can do within the field. Let's just say that I partner with companies who already have a strong infrastructure. They take care of my research and development, drop-shipping, customer service, and technical issues. So what do I have to do? Well, I simply market their products and services and earn weekly paychecks. It sounds simple right, but trust me, it took me years to create a full time income!

Hustle and flow at my Airbnb in Cyberjaya, Malaysia

AM I RICH?

Hmmm, that is all based on what you call success. For me, I don't need much as a minimalist, but I still work hard. Heck, the richest man in the world still works hard day in and day out, it's no wonder why Jeff Bezos is worth billions, oh and by the way....his business is eCommerce =)

SO WHAT ARE MY STREAMS OF INCOME?

Glad you asked, and I'm surprised that you made it this far =). I just have a thing about giving people a little bit of history before getting into the dirt. If you want to know what I do, here goes:

1.  Online Affiliate Marketing - this all ties in with everything that I do with eCommerce, Network Marketing. I market everything from health and fitness, lifestyle products, and online travel services, but only market things that I use =) I have to believe in what I share with my friends, that's important.

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2.  Video Media and YouTube - I run a small youtube based media business where I film obstacle racing events, adventure travel, and cause-related non profit organizations. This is not really a business, but I tend to get companies and individuals asking me for my video services, so if I believe in their mission, I will help them out. As far as non-profit organizations and charities, I create content for them for free, it's just my way of giving back to the community.

Morzine, France to film the Spartan European Championships

3.  Airbnb - I found this business model while traveling all over the world on video projects and decided to give it a shot. I am currently working on a few properties that will also include local tours and experiences. It's what I love to do when I am stationary and not traveling. By the way, I'm a Super Host =)

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4.  Restaurant - Well, I am not technically doing this at the moment (but planning and re-designing is in the works), but I am trying to encourage my Dad to retire so that he can relax and enjoy his life that he worked so hard for. Once this happens, if it ever does =) I will be taking over the family business that I left many years ago. Many people ask me why I would do such a thing and run a bricks and mortar type of business, and this is what I say, "it's where it all started for me", I want to continue my father's legacy. For as long as I am here, I will help my parents, because I am so grateful for what they have done for me. Taking over the family business is an honor, and I will cherish it forever.

My Dad and I at a Spartan Race in Tampa, FL.

So I don't know what you thought you would be getting by reading this blog post. I guess the main thing that I wanted to point out is that, if you really want success in life, it's not about just doing one thing. I would not be who I am today if I didn't juggle my whole life. Life is not about monetary things for me, it's all about the experiences. Today's society is moving so fast, and trust me, I know how difficult it is to keep up. My little piece of advice should you choose to take it is, no matter what you do, make sure that you love dong it, and helping people along the way.

What are your streams of income? What is your story? I'd love to hear from you. And if you are looking for another stream of income, please feel free to connect with me, I'm sure that together we can find a solution to help you get to the next level of your life.

Working multiple streams while filming adventures in Nepal

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So I've been getting a lot of questions about how I find the best travel deals when I am exploring this vast planet. As most of you all know, I am a budget traveler, so I am always looking for the best prices, not necessarily the cheapest (because cheapest isn't always the best, trust me on this one).

With that being said, just because I am a budget traveler doesn't mean that I don't enjoy nice places either. If you do your homework like I do, you can find some really nice places for great rates, I've done this many times during my travels at over 40 countries. It's really all about knowing when and where to book to find amazing deals!

THAT'S WHAT THIS BLOG POST IS FOR

My purpose for this blog is to share with you where I book my travels, and why. With almost 20 years of travel experience, I have found what platforms have yielded me the best deals, and now it's time to share them with you, only because messaging all of you every week on this matter is just very time consuming =).

BEFORE YOU BOOK TRAVEL

It's important for you to know that I only use a handful or platforms. I may find a good deal at one place but book somewhere else because I may get a kickback, or incentive from my travels, so loyalty is also important in the world of travel. It's all about taking care of the people, or company who takes care of you....again, cheapest isn't always the best.

MY TOP PLACES TO BOOK TRAVEL, and get cash back:

- FLIGHTS

1.  www.CashBack4Travel.com - this is where I book flights and get cash back. They also have a free membership program so if you refer other fellow friends and travelers to the search engine, you can either receive cash back or even commissions on their travel. There isn't any other travel site that does that.

Also, if you have a concierge business, or any hospitality type of business, you can use this platform to offer free travel services to your clients and get cash back or commissions towards your business. Not a bad deal!

2.  Kayak.com - I tend to find the cheapest tickets on this search engine, but I have also had the most terrible experiences with the booking from doing it the cheap way. For example, extra fees on baggages and getting charged for not checking in via web etc. Again, cheapest from the beginning doesn't mean cheap, they will get you somewhere along your travels.

3.  Skyscanner.com - I enjoy using this platform mostly during my European travels. But just like Kayak, I do not ever get cash back.

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- HOTELS and ACCOMMODATIONS

1.  Airbnb.com - I have been using Airbnb for plenty years now, and I am also an Airbnb Host, a SUPER HOST at that =). Airbnb isn't for everyone, but it is a great place to find great deals and local people to hang out with. I'll include some links to help you get up to $55 usd off your next booking, and if you decide to become a host, I'll include that link too. If you decide to host, you can earn as much as $1,000 and more, of course this all depends on your location and service.

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2. CashBack4Travel.com - I rank this up there with Airbnb because there are times that I would rather stay at a hotel. This platform works with companies like Priceline, Booking.com, and Agoda, so with that combined inventory, there are thousands of hotels at really good prices, and on top of that, you will always get cash back every time you book. You won't get this anywhere else on the web.

3.  Kayak.com - Again, a great app for flights, hotels and even car rentals. Just beware of the cheapest rates, they can give you the biggest headaches when you are finally on your vacation. Spend the extra bucks to ensure a better trip, so for this, I would go for CashBack4Travel.com first, and then Kayak.

4. HostelWorld.com - No brainer here, this is where I go when I am traveling alone and on a really tight budget. It's also a good way to meet other travelers too.

5. FreeCampSites.net - I use this site on my long road trips. Most of the campsites listed are all FREE, but you must make a reservation far in advance. The site isn't that great, but the savings is all worth it. Great for the outdoor traveler =)

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- CAR RENTALS

1. Turo.com - This is really the only place that I rent cars. Turo is like the Airbnb for car rentals, and the rates are very comparable to all the other car agencies out there, but I enjoy bypassing the car rental counter. Also, by using Turo, there are no hidden fees like the other car rental agencies tag you for just for a commission. The downside is that Turo doesn't really allow unlimited mileage, so if you are going to use the car for a long time, then just go with booking on Kayak.com to find the best rate =).

2.  CashBack4Travel.com - If you want cash back every time you rent a car, then this is a no brainer =) This platform has better rates than Turo.com most of the time, but you still have to deal with the counter services and annoying car agents trying to make a commission from you.

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Hope this helps! I like to keep things simple, I've found that these platforms yield me the best travel deals. If you have an suggestions, or would like to ask me anything, please feel free to contact with me anytime!

Mount Mayon Viewpoint - Legazpi City, Philippines

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I took my parents and Arlene's niece's on a road trip to Legazpi City, Philippines. One of the most spectacular sights to see there was the Mount Mayon Volcano which was visible as we were driving from miles away. We had an amazing time at the Quituinan Hills Ranch where I believe is the best place to view the volcano. Another place that we enjoyed was the Cagsawa Ruins, I'll post the links of the places that we stayed =)

Quituinan Hills Ranch Mt Mayon Viewpoint

Cagsawa Ruins Church Tower

Links:

Quituinan Ranch

Cagsawa Ruins

Places we stayed:

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The Birth of My Baby Girl Penelope

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Just in case you missed my video posting on this via facebook, I decided to post it here on my blog.

October 27th, 2018 was a very memorable day for Arlene and I. It was like when my first daughter Lauren was born, my life was forever changed! Now I have 2 Princess's =)

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I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am for the adventures that we are about to embark on, I literally cannot sleep just thinking about it!

So trust me, I can go on and on about family and my daughter's and you probably don't want that, so why not just watch this QUICK VIDEO of my baby girl being welcomed to this beautiful world that we live in =)

The Birth of Penelope Mari Javines Banawa

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ARNEL, "you're being a salesman!!!" What? No, I'm not lol....I'm sharing the same deals that I would if I found a hidden gem in the Philippine mountains or, explored a new cliff jump spot in Costa Rica, I'm just sharing, I promise! =). But if I was selling, you probably would want to buy, just saying =)

BUT aren't you a Beachbody Coach and you market fitness products right!??? LOL, well yes I do, for over 8 years now and people love it =), I would say that I am getting ppl off of their butts and getting them crazy SEXY (which reminds me, I need to do my workout today!!!) =) NOT ONLY THAT, I'm saving people LOADS!!!, so if you're not into saving cash then you can stop reading =) But I know you are as thrifty as I am!! =)

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If you're a shopper, or better yet, someone who just wants to SAVE MONEY shopping for things that can make your life way more meaningful and happy, then I have something to share with you that won't last long. All items are limited, so don't procrastinate like I normally would, don't do it!!

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For other news, hop over to my new youtube channel "Lagalag Mafia" and watch some of my family adventures in the Philippines and all over. Videos added every week, or when I can find internet! =)

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I'm Moving to the Philippines!!!

If you've been following some of my posts on facebook, I'm sure that you have seen that I met a special someone in the Philippines while I was working on video projects in Asia. Long story short, she turned out to be my life partner, and not only that, we have a baby girl on the way!! How exciting right =)

I'm not going to write a long post about this, but in a nutshell, I started a new youtube channel to document my new life in the Philippines. My random videos will be focused on my travels, my daily life, getting back in shape LOL, raising a new baby in a different country, volunteering, and working remotely as a Digital Nomad.

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I will continue to travel the world and work online during the process, but we plan to spend our time in between Asia and the USA. I've always traveled by myself, so the challenge now is about taking my family with me, and/or how I often I can and will be home to be a new husband and father. It will be interesting, but I am looking forward to this new journey!

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You will be able to follow all of my updates and my weekly activities on my NEW youtube channel here. I will also be posting on my facebook, IG, as well as this blog. Social media can get a bit overwhelming sometimes, so I will do my best to stay on point, I promise =).

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To answer a lot of questions that` I've been getting lately, please kindly read the following posts below:

1.  I am still, and always be an Online Beachbody Coach, so I will be consistently coaching and consulting with people who need assistance with their health and fitness, as well as, accountability for better ways to become an entrepreneur in today's society. Contact me for a Free Fitness Assessment, and/or my advice on entrepreneurship and becoming a business partner.

2.  I will continue to travel and expand my cause-related OCRTUBE media project. To learn more or support my global media project, please click here.

3.  We plan to spend our time living in both the Philippines and the USA. My time the USA will mostly be spent with my daughter Lauren, and my family =) During this time, I will still be traveling the world on video projects.

Lauren and I

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Hope to see you all soon, and please don't forget to subscribe to my new Youtube, I will try my best to become better in front of the camera, vlogging tips and advice greatly appreciated!! =)

Filming Primal Quest Expedition - Squamish, British Columbia

A little over a week ago, I had the opportunity to film this legendary Adventure Race called Primal Quest. The event took place in Squamish, British Columbia which has been a place that I've always dreamed of visiting for as long as I can remember! The whole experience was great, I learned a lot about the sport, met some inspiring athletes, and connected with some pretty cool people like Luis Escobar, who is known for being one of the 7 American runners featured in the best-selling book "Born to Run".

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I didn't really take any pictures while I was there, but I did create this video =) If you have an interest in going on adventures, visiting amazing places, and being part of a team, then you may want to give Adventure Racing or Expedition OCR a try.

Primal Quest Expedition - British Columbia 2018

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Asia Trip with the Parents (2017)

Batad Rice Terraces - Banaue, Philippines

I finally had a little time to edit some trip video highlights (below) from my last year when I had the opportunity to take my parents around Asia. Some of the places that we went were the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. It was such a pleasure to be able to show them around and just have them relax and enjoy. I look forward to the next time that we can do this together. We're not getting any younger, so doing as much together, especially traveling around the world is something very important to us.

Petronas Towers - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Khao San Rd. Bangkok, Thailand

My parents raised six kids and always worked and provided for us, so I was very happy to be able to do this for them because they truly deserved it. =)

Singapore Flyer - Singapore

Enjoy this quick 3 minute video, and feel free to connect with me if you need any budget travel tips, or ways to stay active when you travel. Never stop exploring!!!

Asia Trip with the Parents - 2017

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Working Out with my Daughter and her Boyfriend - Max Out Strength

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If you are just checking into my blog for the first time, thanks for visiting!

Just to catch you up to speed with me, I've been traveling for almost 8 months now but I haven't seen my daughter in almost 10 months! I finally arrived in Florida and got reunited with my Princess, I missed her so much!

I have almost two weeks to spend with her before I'm off traveling again for my OCRTUBE media project, so the next few days are focused on her, as well as doing some online work in between. This past weekend was spent in Safety Harbor, FL with her, and I also had the opportunity to meet her boyfriend. Pretty nice guy, and I like the fact that he likes to stay active.

Fishing on the Courtney Campbell Causeway

I suggested that they do a workout with me over the weekend, and without any hesitation, they said yes. I was pretty excited as I have been slacking with my workouts, so I felt that this would help me stay on track. It so happens that`my daughter also kinda fell off the wagon, so it really was a win for all of us!

Killed it.....more like, KILLED US lol

Here is a quick video of us doing a Insanity Max 30 workout called Max Out Strength which is a full body cardio conditioning and body weight resistance workout. It was pretty much a push up massacre workout ha ha! But like they all say, you will never regret a workout! The best part was when we were finished, it was grand!

Insanity Max 30 - Max Out Strength

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5 Ways I Prevent Burn Out

Have you ever met someone who just hated life?

I have come across so many people during my travels who have been so rude to me, treated me like dirt, and just down right disrespected me! Like, what`did I do to make you so angry?

It took me awhile to realize why so many people unfortunately treat people like the bottom of the barrel. Here's the thing, I understand that people have so many things that`may be going on in their lives, and they take it out on other people. I used to take it so personal, and it turned me into a very ugly person. It wasn't until I trained myself to understand people more, and why people do the things that `they do. It really is all about keeping an open mind, and not only that, but keeping yourself busy with your own amazing life. I've learned that`if you focus on your own life, the good things, it will be more difficult to worry about what is going on with the negative around you. Now I'm not going to say that `it's an easy thing to do to not pay attention to the negative, what I'm saying is to just make an effort to try to focus on the good things, and eventually the toxic things that`are happening around you will not phase you.

I'M NO EXPERT

But what`has helped me understand why people get into a toxic time in their life is because they are just burned out! Maybe they've been working a job that they've been hating for so many years! Maybe they are in a toxic relationship? Maybe they are not being treated fairly at work. And of course the BIG ONE, maybe they are going through financial struggles or dealing with family matters. There are so many factors to look into why and how people get burned out.

MY TWO CENTS

Just to let you know, I can only speak for myself and some of my friends who have shared with me what has helped them prevent burn out and live a more happy and fulfilling life. Here are 5 ways that` have helped me prevent burn out, and become more open minded about life and the people around me.

1.  Do What`You Love - Easier said than done right, that's because it is. But I have found that`it is much more worth it to sacrifice a few years of your life to turn your passion into a business, versus spending your whole existence doing something that you hate. Also, maybe spending more time with family, volunteering or finding a hobby can help bring yourself back to reality.

2.  Keep Things Simple, and Take Breaks - Some things are just way beyond our control, so why try to be controlling. To understand that`life won't always work in your favor will help you live more stress-FREE. Things happen for a reason, take it, learn from it and move on! And when life gets hectic (and it will a lot), take a break! I find that taking breaks helps clear my mind, and prevents me from making bad and irresponsible decisions, although sometimes we just can't help it, we're human! It's all about pacing yourself, people who live in the fast lane don't last long, they either lose control or like what this post is about, they simply just get burnt out!

3.  Eat Healthier - Oh yeah I know how tough this one is lol, but I find that when I do eat healthier, I am happier and don't feel as irritated when people annoy me, yes I said it, but it's true. There's something about fueling your body with the good stuff that turns you into a super nice human being.

4.  Be More Active - Life, work, business, relationships, and even family can be burn you out. One of the best ways to release the negative toxins and bad thoughts is to yes...... workout. What they say is so true, you will never regret a workout, this has been proven with me through the years, all I have to do is find the right people to keep me accountable to stick with my goals when life gets tough, and thank goodness I have that =)

5.  Travel - Sometimes we just need to get away from our every day life. No, you don't have to leave the country or anything like that, but I do highly encourage it =). Just try going to a place you've never been in your hometown! For me, traveling has been one of my biggest therapies. Humans were meant to explore, so go out and explore, you might not come back =) You might even find out what`you should've been doing all along =).

So that's about it. I believe that`if people can just start with these 5 things, it will help prevent burn out and maybe even prevent themselves from being MEAN to other people =) Let's face it, we all want to be happy and live better, so why not start today?

I do want to say that`if you come across someone who seems to just be hating life, I encourage you to just listen to them, smile and compliment, those three things always works wonders! We seriously just don't have enough people doing it.

Again, I'm no expert, but this is what` has helped me in my journey to living a happier, stress-free life. It's an ongoing battle, but little things like this has helped me, let me know how it works for you!

Arnel is a donation-based filmmaker, digital nomad, sponsored adventure traveler, and online Beachbody Coach. Feel free to connect with me or ask me anything!