Ever wanted to escape the 9-5? Do you ever see people who seem to be able to travel the world, without being tied down to one place? Do you want new ideas for passive income?
My guest today can help you. His name is Zelo Freire, currently in Fortaleza Brazil, but spends much of his time in USA.

Episode Highlights

• [01:32] - Born in Brazil, moved with his family to USA. Grew up in both cultures.
• [02:45] -  Work / Life balance. Tourism, shipping & logistics. Closest city in Brazil to Europe.
• [04:40] - Job opportunites vs Sao Paolo?  Fortaleza fifth biggest city in Brazil.
• [05:47] - One of biggest waterparks in the world in Fortaleza, named Beach Park.
• [06:15] -  World championship Kite Surfing, city of Cambuco
• [08:20] - Weekend getaway big in Fortaleza. Part of the culture
• [08:50] - Relocation to USA: Tampa, Orlando, Miami.. compares to Brazil for opportunities. Orlando has the Disney parks, many opportunities there.
• [10:01] - Tampa growing exponentially because of cheaper quality of life. Cheaper Real Estate and great job opportunites.  People from northern states moving from the cold. Zoom / Remote working accelerating this
• [12:29] - prices in Tampa & Florida already on rise due to pandemic
• [13:52] - Many express desire to travel but trapped by financial commitments, Zelio gives his advice.
• [15:08] -  Life about priorities, choose them. Life never perfect. Sacrifice the big car, a bigger house.
• [16:18] - Being around new cultures helps understanding yourself better.
• [17:15] - Principle in economics, opportunity cost. Real cost is sacrifice, in place of another aquisition.
• [18:07] - Speaks us through his relocation to Florida & California  
• [20:52] - First focus on the goal you have then put the plan in action
• [21:25] -  Being based in the U.S. helped with contacts for sourcing passive & other income. Bachelors in Brazil, Masters in USA
• [22:45] - Richest people in the world didn't go to university, but had an idea
• [23:28] - Stocks & Shares, diversify income / portfolio, spread risk
• [23:59] -  Mathematics / Theoretical Physics, hedge funds & investment banking, or programming can lead to great income, but main reason for degree is love of academia.
• [25:15] - Passive income. How to implement it? How to build it? What if no capital? 
• [27:25] -  Technology age, with internet connection, many things are possible, e.g famous youtubers / youtube channels earning big income. Perfect era for entrepreneurs
• [28:21] - Find something you love and monetise it, make money whilst you sleep
• [28:50] - Crypto, de-centralisation, future of money
• [29:50] - Crypto currencies, how will governments get their cut? e.g. Bitcoin
• [30:40] - Digital Marketing, Business Administration. Media marketing consultant, now works freelance. Helps small business owners achieve their goals through Google, Facebook, Instagram & other Social Media Marketing
• [34:30] - Set up strategy for your business to grow  
• [35:12] - Digital marketing can be done 100% remotely
• [36:32] -  Buy/Sell business professionals, hire people online from anywhere
• [37:33] - Investing great way to start off but diversify and start slow!
• [40:00] -  All now done online from apps, no commission, easy to grow capital
• [42:10] - If you have a dream, Go! Pursue, then overcome obstacles. See where you can monetise!
• [42:54] -  Don't have a remote skill? Scared about investing? Sell other talents you have online
• [43:50] -  Emotional intelligence & personal growth through travelling
• [45:50] -  Be happy with the life you have right now! Have gratitude!
• [47:30] - High EQ helps with success!

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