7 things I\u2019ve learned from successful digital nomads<\/h1>\n<\/div>![\"DC](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Collage-DCBCN-2.jpg\")
<\/a>DC BCN 2016<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/h3>\nIn June I was in Barcelona for DCBCN: my first Dynamite Circle conference. Successful location independent entrepreneurs from all over the world shared their experiences and tips. I made a list of\u00a0my 7 most important take-aways:<\/h3>\n1.) Delegate more!<\/h2>\n
Focus on things\u00a0where you can have\u00a0added value; eliminate or outsource all other tasks. Are you thinking of hiring a VA (Virtual Assistant) or other remote worker? (You should!) Check this overview of average salaries in Europe.<\/p>\n
Hire people in Eastern Europa via Jobrack.eu<\/a> for $3.50 – $15 per hour.<\/p>\n![\"average](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/average-salaries-in-europe.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nTips:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>Don\u2019t try to find a \u2018mini-me\u2019 who can do everything, but split your requirements into separate tasks\/functions and find various people.<\/em><\/div><\/li>\n
- <\/i><\/span>Make\u00a0sure that the new hires can ask good questions. Test this by giving them a test-assignment with vague instructions; see if they get to work immediately, or ask questions for clarifications until they are sure what to do.<\/em><\/div><\/li><\/ul>
(Thanks to Matthew Newton<\/a> of Jobrack<\/a>!)<\/p>\n2.)\u00a0Choose easier\/cheaper entry markets<\/h2>\n
If you want to enter the English speaking market, don\u2019t focus on the USA. Marketing in the US is very expensive and there is a lot of competition. Instead start with content marketing in other English speaking countries, such as the UK or South Africa.<\/p>\n
![\"The](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/the_English_Speaking_World_0.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\n(Thanks to Mike Caha<\/a> of Trulyscaled<\/a>!)<\/p>\n3.)\u00a0Choose effective images<\/h2>\n
When you post a \u00a0video on\u00a0YouTube, don\u2019t forget to create your own\u00a0thumbnail, instead of waiting for what YouTube makes of it. You can do this\u00a0with Canva<\/a>\u00a0for example.\u00a0Use titles of max three words!<\/p>\n![\"Three](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/three-word-title.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n(Thanks to YouTube star Gabby Wallace<\/a>)<\/p>\n4.) Don’t use YOUR keywords, use THEIRS!<\/h2>\n
Keywordtool.io<\/a> helps you to find out what people Google. Use the terms your audience uses instead of the (technical\/business\/formal) ones you are used to.<\/p>\n![\"Keyword](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Keywordtool.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n5.) Don’t\u00a0forget your \u2018call to action\u2019.<\/h2>\n
Whatever channel or means of communication you use: don\u2019t forget your \u2018call to action\u2019. What do you want people to do after reading your article, watching your video of visiting your website? Tell them!\u00a0I knew this already, of course, but still very few of my videos on YouTube<\/a> include \u2018please subscribe to my channel\u2019 or \u2018visit my website\u2019.<\/p>\n![\"Esther](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Esther-Jacobs-Youtube-Channel.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n6.)\u00a0It is great to hang out with like-minded people.<\/h2>\n
I always felt like I was the ‘weird one’, living my life like I do. Then I met a fun group of digital nomads and I knew I wasn’t the only one living, working and playing around the world. But when I met members of the Dynamite Circle, I knew I had truly ‘come home’. DC is a network of successful location independent entrepreneurs; digital nomads\u00a0who have got their shit together. Their podcast Tropical MBA<\/a>\u00a0is very interesting. You should\u00a0also think about a’trial’ of\u00a0one month working together in a tropical location with coaching, workshops and a lot of fun. There are many co-working vacations for ‘wannabe’ digital nomads, but The\u00a0Entrepreneur House<\/a> organizes co-working camps for successful location independent entrepreneurs\/digital nomads.<\/p>\n![\"Tropical](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_3288.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n7.) Learn Spanish<\/h2>\n
If you are going to be working or traveling in Spanish speaking countries, this is a must. Many people want to learn Spanish, very few actually see it through. You CAN do it, with this amazing service: unlimited private Spanish lessons via Skype for $99 per month: baselang.com<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Baselang\"](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Baselang.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nI am already looking forward to the next DC conference, DCBKK; in October in Bangkok<\/a>. There is so much knowledge, expertise and experience in the Dynamite Circle. And everybody is very relaxed and more than willing to share. Of course I’ll keep on sharing my tips and eye-openers with you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Want to become a digital nomad?<\/h2>\n
Do you want to become a digital nomad?<\/p>\n
Can you picture yourself traveling the world as a location-independent entrepreneur but don\u2019t want to reinvent the wheel?<\/p>\n
Then learn from my 35 years of entrepreneurial experience, including nearly 20 years of location independence.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m here to help with:<\/p>\n
\n- Free advice from Esther AI<\/li>\n
- My books full of inspiration and tips<\/li>\n
- The complete Digital Nomad workshop video series<\/li>\n
- 1-on-1 coaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/a>DC BCN 2016<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/h3>\nIn June I was in Barcelona for DCBCN: my first Dynamite Circle conference. Successful location independent entrepreneurs from all over the world shared their experiences and tips. I made a list of\u00a0my 7 most important take-aways:<\/h3>\n1.) Delegate more!<\/h2>\n
1.) Delegate more!<\/h2>\n
Focus on things\u00a0where you can have\u00a0added value; eliminate or outsource all other tasks. Are you thinking of hiring a VA (Virtual Assistant) or other remote worker? (You should!) Check this overview of average salaries in Europe.<\/p>\n
Hire people in Eastern Europa via Jobrack.eu<\/a> for $3.50 – $15 per hour.<\/p>\n Tips:<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> (Thanks to Matthew Newton<\/a> of Jobrack<\/a>!)<\/p>\n If you want to enter the English speaking market, don\u2019t focus on the USA. Marketing in the US is very expensive and there is a lot of competition. Instead start with content marketing in other English speaking countries, such as the UK or South Africa.<\/p>\n (Thanks to Mike Caha<\/a> of Trulyscaled<\/a>!)<\/p>\n When you post a \u00a0video on\u00a0YouTube, don\u2019t forget to create your own\u00a0thumbnail, instead of waiting for what YouTube makes of it. You can do this\u00a0with Canva<\/a>\u00a0for example.\u00a0Use titles of max three words!<\/p>\n (Thanks to YouTube star Gabby Wallace<\/a>)<\/p>\n Keywordtool.io<\/a> helps you to find out what people Google. Use the terms your audience uses instead of the (technical\/business\/formal) ones you are used to.<\/p>\n Whatever channel or means of communication you use: don\u2019t forget your \u2018call to action\u2019. What do you want people to do after reading your article, watching your video of visiting your website? Tell them!\u00a0I knew this already, of course, but still very few of my videos on YouTube<\/a> include \u2018please subscribe to my channel\u2019 or \u2018visit my website\u2019.<\/p>\n I always felt like I was the ‘weird one’, living my life like I do. Then I met a fun group of digital nomads and I knew I wasn’t the only one living, working and playing around the world. But when I met members of the Dynamite Circle, I knew I had truly ‘come home’. DC is a network of successful location independent entrepreneurs; digital nomads\u00a0who have got their shit together. Their podcast Tropical MBA<\/a>\u00a0is very interesting. You should\u00a0also think about a’trial’ of\u00a0one month working together in a tropical location with coaching, workshops and a lot of fun. There are many co-working vacations for ‘wannabe’ digital nomads, but The\u00a0Entrepreneur House<\/a> organizes co-working camps for successful location independent entrepreneurs\/digital nomads.<\/p>\n If you are going to be working or traveling in Spanish speaking countries, this is a must. Many people want to learn Spanish, very few actually see it through. You CAN do it, with this amazing service: unlimited private Spanish lessons via Skype for $99 per month: baselang.com<\/a><\/p>\n I am already looking forward to the next DC conference, DCBKK; in October in Bangkok<\/a>. There is so much knowledge, expertise and experience in the Dynamite Circle. And everybody is very relaxed and more than willing to share. Of course I’ll keep on sharing my tips and eye-openers with you!<\/p>\n<\/div> Do you want to become a digital nomad?<\/p>\n Can you picture yourself traveling the world as a location-independent entrepreneur but don\u2019t want to reinvent the wheel?<\/p>\n Then learn from my 35 years of entrepreneurial experience, including nearly 20 years of location independence.<\/p>\n I\u2019m here to help with:<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n2.)\u00a0Choose easier\/cheaper entry markets<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n3.)\u00a0Choose effective images<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n4.) Don’t use YOUR keywords, use THEIRS!<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n5.) Don’t\u00a0forget your \u2018call to action\u2019.<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
6.)\u00a0It is great to hang out with like-minded people.<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n7.) Learn Spanish<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWant to become a digital nomad?<\/h2>\n
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