Become a Freelancer - Make Money Online Today!

Since I am hunkered down at home during this Coronavirus Outbreak, I thought that I would share some of the ways that I am able to work online and become a freelancer of digital products.

I've been working remotely for over 9 years now, and the question that I get from a lot of people is....how can I start? Well, it isn't that easy.

I started doing side hustles when I was working 3 traditional jobs and putting in about a 100 hours per week. I thought to myself, this isn't fun LOL. I went on a european backpacking trip many years ago, and my goal was always to find a way to work online so that I can travel for as long as I wanted. Being location dependent wasn't for me, so I worked hard to find things to do to make money online. Are you tired of doing the same thing, don't feel like your career is going anywhere, need extra money to make ends meet? This is how I felt, and I'm sure that there are many people who feel this way now, how about you?

The one thing that I like about being a freelancer (Digital Nomad), is the freedom to work anywhere around the world as long as I have an internet connection. And if I want to take a break from travel, I have the opportunity to hunker down at home, which is what Im doing now during this coronavirus pandemic! =)

THING TO KNOW: It's not easy becoming a Freelancer or Entrepreneur. It is based on your performance. If you don't hustle, you will not get paid. But there are things like residual income, basically money that you make even when you're sleeping. It's possible, but you have to work to make that happen. Do you have what it takes to work hard for 2-5 years, to have time freedom for the rest of your life? Most people don't, but if you're one of the OTHER people who likes to set goals, and really crush them, then you can join the 2-5% population who is successful doing this.

You don't have to be part of the 2% to be a freelancer though, we're talking about a 6-7 figure residual entrepreneur, so don't get your hopes down, you can do this! =) Some of these people start with being a part-time freelancer like I did, and end up being really successful entrepreneurs, so it can happen!

I am currently based in the Philippines raising a family and working my freelance business. I try to stay home as much as I can, but sometimes I will be hired to do a film project and that's when, and how I travel these days, all expensed paid which is nice. That's the thing with online freelancing, some or all of your travel can be paid for! And who wouldn't want a free vacation!! =)

SO WHAT DO I DO?

I will give you guys somewhat of an idea on some of the things that I do. You can give some of them a try, or all of them. Keep in mind, most of these things will take some time, I recommend implementing some of these options based on what you enjoy doing. What I mean by this is, make sure that you are doing something that makes you happy, and not just because you can make money.

Yes, money is good. It pays the bills. It can help you buy things, but it can't buy you happiness in the long run. So start thinking about what you love, and find things that you can do to turn that passion into a business.

ONLINE COURSES:

I love watching youtube videos and documentaries on Netflix, it always sparks my creative side especially the fact that I have a small video media business. Yes, you can learn a lot from youtube, but I recommend that you take some online courses because they are structured and takes you step by step. I mean you can spend months surfing from video to video on youtube, when it can take a day or two to learn it with a certified online course like on Fiverr. Browsing youtube can waste a lot of your time, so taking an online course will help you become more productive, which in turn will help you make money faster.

A lot of these online freelance courses are hosted by people who are freelancers and entrepreneurs themselves. So what better way to learn from the people who are actually doing it!

I take a lot of online courses that help me learn about selling online, promoting digital products, social media marketing, and storytelling. Remember, this post is about being an online freelancer, so it just make sense to learn about how you can be successful with digital products and services.

There are a lot of places to learn: Udemy, Masterclass, Skillshare etc. This is where I take a lot of my online courses because its very affordable and you can learn at your own pace. I use the Fiverr Learning Platform, check it out here!

I am also a member of Fiverr and sell some digital products there for extra income, it's like the Amazon of Digital Products and Services, it's awesome! Not a member yet, click here and start buying and selling digital products, a great way to start a side hustle as an online freelancer.

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AFFILIATE MARKETING:

Now this is what I love. For those of you who are not familiar with affiliate marketing, its quite simple. All you really do is promote or share products from the companies that you love, and make commissions. You can get cash back deals, to commissions per sale, all the way up to a whopping 6-7 figure residual income. All you do is promote, and they handle everything else for you! 

Remember, it's all about doing what you love. So I recommend that you find a company that you love, and then find out if they have a referral or affiliate program. Once you are set up as an affiliate (it can be free up to a small nominal fee), you can start sharing and earning 24/7. 

These are some of the top companies who I am working with as an affiliate. 

- Team Beachbody, because I've used their products for years, and I love being healthy and active. I love their digital streaming workout platform. This is the NETFLIX of fitness! With this affiliation, you can earn 25% commissions, and up to $200+ bonus commissions, and more. I've been a TBB affiliate and online coach for 9 years, and this is by far my favorite online business to date =) 

You can be an online affiliate with TBB here, and start earning huge rewards for being an online social media fitness influencer. No experience required and always a great way to start a fitness journey and make extra cash during the process! Join here =)

-  Airbnb, because I love traveling and enjoy non-traditional accommodations. You can save money, earn free travel, and get huge rewards for helping others become a host. It's free, you can join here!  

-  Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency, because I know that crypto is the future of money and business. I've always been a fan of technology and all things digital. This is all about a Free Crypto Training Program for people who would like to learn more about Bitcoin and how they can start trading. The crypto markets are open 24/7, and once you get really good, you can really do this full time and travel all over the world. If you have no interest in bitcoin trading, but still want to be a part of the booming Bitcoin/Crypto Gold Rush, you can still earn good affiliate commissions for sharing the online training platform. You can check out their Free Training and open a free affiliate account here! It's a great way start to learning how you can make money with Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Industry with No experience required. 

*this is my 2nd best affiliate program. Everything is digital, and you can market globally, no limits on territories! 

- Binance, because I am a Crypto Enthusiast! This is one of the BEST Crypto Affiliate Programs out there! With the Binance Affiliate Program, you can earn commissions every single time your customer places a trade, 24/7!!! Some of the top affiliates are CRUSHING IT and earning $1200 to $30,000 USD per day and $100,000 per week! 

You can get your FREE Binance Trading and Affiliate Account here, and start promoting and making money. A really good way to earn Bitcoin without even trading =) 

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- AMAZON.com, just one of the best all time affiliate programs out there! You can make commissions on just about any product out there. Freelancer or not, I think everyone should have an Amazon Affiliate account, its a great way to earn for things that you are buying, and all you have to do is share your links and get paid for products that you love! Become an Amazon Affiliate here.

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YOUTUBE:

This is such a powerful online tool. You can share and make a video about anything. Some people think that you can make a lot of money with the ads on your video, but that is far from the truth. In order to be a Youtube Partner, there are strict qualifications. One of them being that you must have over 1,000 subscribers! I currently have about 4,700 subscribers on my youtube channel, and even though I still receive checks from google, they are not very big at all, only good for a nice meal, or a cheap one way ticket somewhere =)

I'm here to tell you that you can still earn from a youtube channel with far fewer subscribers than that. By using the links from your affiliate programs and companies that you work with, you can earn commissions from your video. For example, lets say you make a video about your workout, you can say something like, "oh btw, my workout shorts are from so and so, if you like them, i will put the link below in the video description", and if people like it and purchase from your link, you will get paid. If you are a videographer, you can showcase your talent on youtube as your online portfolio. Simply send your future clients to your page and if they like what they see, they can hire you for a video project. I have been hired by adventure companies, hotels, athletes, celebrities, corporations, non-profits etc all to do video projects for them. Your video may only have 100 views, but if someone hires you for a video project, you can earn $100, 500, or thousands depending on the project. You see where this is going? =)  You can check out my OCR youtube here.

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So I think that's a lot to share and help you get started for now. Of course there is a lot to learn about online freelancing. There is so much opportunity! Remember, always do something that you enjoy, and don't make it all about making money. Your happiness comes first, and when people see that you are happy, and you are passionate about what you do, you will have more opportunity to get paid for doing what you love =)

Although there are other ways that Freelancers earn, I just wanted to share with you some of the things that I do to make money online, I hope it helps or sparks a little interest in you to start a side hustle that can one day change your life! 

If you do not know where to start, I would begin with taking some online courses here. And you can always connect with me, and I can assist you as well. Let's work together, looking forward to it! =)

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Tagaytay Dinner // NIPA HUT STYLE with a View!

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While my family and I were looking for some investment properties in Tagaytay City, we stumbled upon this place called Brewed Awakening.

We originally pulled over to the side of the road because we saw this place called Collete's, a "pasalubong" shop. But upon entering and trying to look for a parking space, we entered a back parking lot area and BOOM....we saw this amazing view of Taal Lake and Volcano.

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Wikipedia:
Pasalubong (Tagalog, "[something] for when you welcome me") is the Filipino tradition of travellers bringing gifts from their destination to people back home.^[1] Pasalubong can be any gift or souvenir brought for family or friends after being away for a period of time.^[2] It can also be any gift given by someone arriving from a distant place.^[3]

As we continued to pass the pasalubong shop to the left to look for a parking space, we were greeted by I guess you can call them, "waiters" or "servers". What ended up looking like a Taal Lake View Point, ended up actually being a restaurant with a view. The view point had a cluster of traditional filipino Nipa Huts where you had the option to either dine in a hut, or inside one of the restaurants overlooking the same view. We did not plan to eat dinner in Tagaytay as we were actually on our way home, but once we saw the view and the little nipa huts, we decided that this would be a good idea, and something to definitely experience, so we did! =)

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It seems like the restaurants all had their own share of huts. Once you see a hut that you like, the one you feel has the best view, the restaurant who owns that set of huts will then accommodate you with their gourmet service. In my opinion, the further down you go, the better the view. There is a little open patch of grass land where you can see a "better" view of Taal Lake and Volcano, great for photo and video opportunities, so if you are planning to dine here, make sure to go all the way down and look for that open patch of grass for a better viewing experience.

HIKING TAAL VOLCANO

Once you are seated in your nice little nipa hut, a menu from a restaurant is presented to you. In our case, it was Brewed Awakening. Unlike other places like this, it didn't seem like there was a minimum order. If you go to other Nipa Hut Restaurants down the street, EX: like the one right in front of the Wind Residences (the 5 Big White Towers), there is another Nipa Hut Restaurant and the minimum order is $1500php or $30 USD, not bad...but what if you just want to enjoy the view with a beer or something? With the place that we ended going to, there didn't seem to be a minimum, so you could enjoy the view and order some beverages without having to spend a lot of money.

The menu from Brewed Awakening had a lot to offer. A good selection of filipino dishes in which you could either order a la carte, or in sets. We decided to go for a set which was good for 3-5pax.

Our meal set included: Bulalo (a must try in Tagaytay), Pork Sisig, Tawilis, Kare Kare, Ginataan Kalabasa with Sitaw. Our meal set also included a pitcher of some fresh brewed Iced Tea and of course some service water, and it only set us back about $1800php or $36 USD, not bad for the experience at all! The food was delicious, service was great, and the view was spectacular.

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After dinner, we finally stopped by Colletes's Pasalubong Shop and bought some souvenirs, and a couple Buko Pies. It was another great day with my parents in the Philippines! =)

Here's a quick video of our dinner in Tagaytay, and thank you to Brewed Awakening for the great experience, we will definitely be back!

Brewed Awakening - Tagaytay City // Taal Lake and Volcano

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Halloween in the Philippines

A few days before Halloween, I was asking my fiancé Arlene if they participate in trick or treating here in the Philippines, and if it was done on the same day, October 31st? She looked kind of puzzled and couldn't really give me a straight answer. This baffled me as I am from the USA, and this is something that I grew up with.

I opened up my matchbook and decided to google "Halloween in the Philippines", and come to find out, this particular holiday, although still a national holiday here just like the western countries, it is celebrated in a different fashion.

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For me, once I learned how Halloween was celebrated here in the Philippines, I understood it better and it seemed a lot more meaningful. Growing up in the USA, I was always brought up to think that Halloween was about eating candy and getting rid of bad spirits, and of course there is nothing wrong with that, but the idea of praying and celebrating the dead, and the life that they had while they were here with us just seemed like a better way to celebrate the holiday.

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I made this quick video about Halloween in the Philippines, feel free to watch it, and tell me what you think. And if you are from a different country other than the USA and the Philippines, please let me know how you celebrate Halloween, or if this is even a holiday in your country. 

Halloween in the Philippines

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BTW, as some of you know, my parents are here visiting me in the Philippines, and we have some great adventures planned, here are some upcoming videos to look out for, and of course I will be posting them on here, as well as our family youtube channel =) Thanks again for visiting my blog! 

Upcoming Trips:

- Bicol Region

- Caramoan Island

- Siargao Island

- Banaue and Sagada

- Enchanted Kingdom in Laguna

Have an amazing day!!! =)

Top 3 Benefits of Having a Digital Business

I know that not everyone see's the benefit in having a digital business. Some people say that it isn't as personal, and that it is disrupting today's society when it comes to building real relationships. This is definitely something to talk about, but one thing is for sure, the wealthiest man in the world, and founder of Amazon.com, Jeff Bezos is KING when it comes to running a Digital Business with that personal touch.

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1.  Location Independent - I think that is by far is the best benefit. Having a digital business allows you to work from anywhere around the world. As long as you have wifi, most Digital Nomads can run their online empires from either their laptop and/or smart phones. This is a huge plus for people who love to travel and work at some of the most amazing places in the world.

2.  No Stock - Imagine running a multi-million dollar online business without owning a warehouse or touching a single product? There are some digital businesses that also just work with digital products so there is no need to handle products at all. Whether you have a digital product, or work with a company who ships you products, or just sell a digital service, this is one of the benefits of having an online company, it's all about freedom, and for some...saving the planet!

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3.  Less or No Employees - When you're dealing with digital products, there is no need for full on production employees, and for most Digital Nomads who sell digital services, most of the work is done by themselves or outsourced to freelancers who publish their work on sites like Fiverr.com. I have partners in my line of work who create millions of business volume every week with zero to a maximum of 2 employees. Crazy right!

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So there you have it, simple and pretty much to the point! Trust me when I also tell you that there are a lot more benefits than the three listed above. If you have any benefits that you would like to share, feel free to post a comment in the comment section, or share it with me directly! =)

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If you are interested in possibly starting a digital business and don't know where to start, give me a buzz and let's talk some ideas, I love connecting with other like-minded individuals, look forward to chatting with you!

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2019 Updates!

Taking the kids out for some Ice Cream at Buhi Centro, Bicol Philippines

How my life has started in 2019:

- Officially moved to the Philippines to raise my new daughter Pippa here 
- Haven’t had consistent internet for over a month, so work has been a challenge. 
- My mother in law passed
- Currently rebuilding an SUV
- Have driven to Bicol back and forth 3X in one month time
- Haven’t started a regular workout routine, so currently looking for some online workout partners, let's do this!
- Moved into a new house
- Missing my daughter Lauren like crazy!

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But I did have time to treat the kids to ICE cream the other day 👍 Please bare with me my family, friends and business partners, I am slowly but surely catching up =)

Exploring Baclaran Market with my Swiss Family

Here's my latest vlog on my Lagalag Mafia youtube channel, Rest in Peace Lola Salve, miss you!

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Looking for a Go-Getter - Do You, Get Paid!

So it's about that time of the year where I am in search for a few select people to coach and let them know what I've done to become independent and free from a job. Not to say that having a job is the worst idea ever, it's just not for everyone....kinda like me =)

I'm looking for someone who is hungry, likes to stay active, open to ideas, can handle rejection, is teachable, and has big goals!!! 

IS THIS YOU?

I mean who doesn't want to be financially independent right? Who doesn't want the freedom to do as they please without some "BOSS" telling them what to do. If you're like me, it is so difficult to take orders from someone. Don't get me wrong, I am totally open to learning and taking criticism, but I would rather take it, and then go on with my life on my own terms. 

WILL IT BE EASY?

No it will not. You will need to have work ethic. You will need to be strong inside and out. Becoming an entrepreneur is not for everyone, but everyone can do it if they learn to find that little something inside of them that will keep them going when the going gets tough, and not everyone can do that. Do you get distracted easily? then don't bother, this is for people who are focused on success no matter what curve ball hits them. This is for the 2-5% of the people who think differently, and not like anyone else. If this comes easy for you, then let's talk. 

HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I MAKE?

Absolutely zero to a billion dollars, that's up to you. I will be giving you the tools and the strategies that I have learned from my mentors, and my goal is to help you become way better than what I've done with my life. I will teach you several ways to earn while you are sleeping, and most of these streams will be online. Having an online business will give you the freedom to work from anywhere around the world, which is why I'm proud to say that I've been to over 40 countries so far. One point that I would like to make is this.....if you are thinking about money and nothing else, you won't make it! GREED is the worst thing, so if you are money hungry, please move on. If you have passion and know what makes you happy, then let me help you take that passion and make a life with it. 

WHAT NEXT

Get in contact with me. I don't have a any sort of application process, but you will need to WOW me with why you feel that I should spend my hours away from my family to help you build your dream. If I choose you, then you will be considered my family. I will treat you like a brother or sister, and we will become partners for life, that is how I do business. So if you feel that this is for you, and you are a GO-GETTER, then connect with me on facebook here, and send me a message about why I should pick you. Looking forward to meeting you! 

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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Having Breakfast with Mount Everest

Breakfast in the Himalayas

When I posted this TITLE to one of the Facebook groups along with my photos from this Luxury Helicopter Tour by Himalayan Trekkers, I was very surprised to receive over 2,000+ likes!

Yes, it was definitely an amazing trip, and the company Adventure Mission Nepal (Himalayan Trekkers) really hooked it up! I spent a total of 30 days in Nepal......and it was NOT enough time!

During my time in Nepal, I was able to film a couple video projects and stay productive. The one thing that`some people forget is that when you are a long term traveler, you can't just stop working, unless you are one of those trust fund kids, or as rich as the ZUCK. As for me, I have to work as I travel =)

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The one thing that`I really loved about Nepal, other than the fact that it's the HIGHEST place on earth, was the people and the culture. So many people travel to different countries and because of time constraints, they only have time for the touristy activities and don't delve into the culture of the local people, and for me, that makes all the difference.

Anywho, I just wanted to share with you the video that I created for Himalayan Trekkers in Nepal, and if you ever make it to this magical place, I would like to encourage you to head on over to Adventure Mission Nepal and mention my name, you might save some cash and score some free stuff! =)

Breakfast with Everest Heli Tour Nepal

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- Adventure Mission Nepal, for all your trekking and touring needs in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India

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How I Travel 7-10 Months out of the Year

Where I Work When I Travel

Coffee Ghar - Kathmandu, Nepal

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This is one of those common questions that`I continue to get as I am traveling the world. To date, I have been away from the USA for over 7 months now, and although I am in the USA, I still travel all over the country, so I'm honestly only home for maybe 2-3 months out of the year, but this year will be my longest stretch yet, and I will not be home for over a year!

So the question is.....

HOW DO I GET MY WORK DONE?

Well, let me first tell you what`I actually do so that`you can better understand how I am able to travel, and how I work from different parts of the world.

Nepal

WHAT I DO

I have a small Internet Marketing business where I am affiliated with a California-based company who markets health and fitness products. They are the best in my opinion which is why I decided to share what`they are doing, and how their products really changed my life. Sounds cheesy right, but it's the truth. Almost 8 years later I am still partnered with this company and loving it more and more every year. And did I mention the amazing and positive people that`I meet??? That really is the key you know because you are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with.

Secondly, I am also an aspiring adventure sports filmmaker. I currently travel the world on my own dime (most of the time) and film obstacle course racing events to benefit charity. You can find out more about my OCRTUBE media project here, don't want to bore you or anything ;)

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SO NOW YOU KNOW

So that's it, that`is what`I do so most of my work is done online which allows me to work pretty much anywhere around the world just as long as I have an internet connection.

So speaking of internet connection, this is how I work when I travel, I constantly trek all over cities and mountains to find the best wifi connection to work. For me, if I cannot work, then I will not be able to travel to the next destination.

WHERE I WORK

It's really simple, and if you are already a seasoned traveler, then you may already know this. Most of the time I am working at local coffee shops. Some of these places have good connections, but most do not. As I am writing this, I am at Coffee Ghar in Kathmandu, Nepal and for me, I can say that`this is by far the fastest in this area. So if you're headed to Kathmandu, then I highly recommend this place!

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Other places that`I work are Co Working Hubs. These are similar to coffee shops but are mostly geared to the people who work and travel, some people call us Digital Nomads. The main difference is that`most of these work spaces have an hourly, day, or monthly rate. I've been to some really good coworking spaces, and some really bad ones. The ones I consider bad are the places where the wifi is just as slow as your local coffee shop. These work spaces sometimes offer unlimited coffee, tea, and water, but most of all, its a great`way to connect with other Digital Nomads to share travel stories.

Lindu CoWorking Space - KTM, Nepal

Hotels, hostels , airbnb's and even some camp sites are other places that`I work.

Big Pillow Guesthouse -Pokhara, Nepal

REMOTE WORK

So there you have it, finding a place to work while you travel isn't really the biggest challenge, I think one of the biggest challenges is having the discipline to find the time to work and play. Traveling is amazing and it is hard to work when you are smack dab in the middle of the highest place on earth like Nepal. But just remember how you got there, and where you came from ;)

Coffee Ghar - Kathmandu, Nepal

Find a CoWorking Space near you, go to CoWorker.com, this is where I go to search for places to work around the world. Hope to see you soon!