Fire Drill

Have you ever considered travel blogging as a full time hustle?

Emily and Bernie are full time travel bloggers and photographers. They make money blogging, working for clients, selling prints and many other projects that earn them several different income streams, all while travelling and working from home.

You'll love their story.

We also chat about...

How they became travel bloggers

Their blogging niche

How the make money from their blog

Short term and long term financial goals

The factor to blogging success

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/how-i-earn-a-full-time-income-as-a-travel-blogger-the-mandagies

Have you ever considered quitting your job to start a business?

Emily was working as a journalist, but an 'aha' moment made her realise that she wanted to do more meaningful work, and so she set up a flower company that caters to weddings and private events. She now has 5 employees and her business is growing steadily. 

You'll love that story.

We also chat about...

Why Emily left her job as a journalist

Why she went into the flower business

The process of starting a business

Her financial situation when transitioning away from her job

Her current business metrics

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/from-journalist-to-owning-a-flower-company-emily

Are introverts more interested in FI than extroverts?

Drew is an introvert on his path to FI, who was able to boost his career, finances and personal relationships by understanding his introversion and optimising his daily schedule.

You'll love that story.

We also chat about...

What introversion really means

The turning point of his career

Starting his FI journey

His current mindset with regards to FI

How having a child changed his path to FI

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/my-path-to-financial-independence-as-an-introvert-fi-introvert

James and Emily retired from the rat race at the ages of 27 and 28.

Through real estate investing and frugality, they managed to hit their Cashflow FI number in 3 years. Using their Cashflow strategy, they're planning to travel around Europe and continue to manage their properties from abroad.

You'll love that story.

We also chat about...

Their turning point to reach FI

Being Cashflow FI

Their real estate journey

Leaving their jobs and travelling around Europe

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/reaching-cashflow-fi-in-our-late-twenties-rethink-the-rat-race

What is the best place in the world for early retirees to live in?

In today's episode, Julie plays voicemails, reads out tweets and emails from members of the FIRE community on the best places to live as a financially free retiree. We hear about places in the US, South America and everywhere else in the world!

We also chat about...

The best states and cities to live in the US

What's important when considering a new city to live in

Places outside of the US that are great to live in

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/the-top-places-to-live-as-an-early-retiree-community-episode

Ever considered teaching English online as a side hustle? Or even as a full time income?

Rachel and her husband are full time digital nomads that travel the world and make their money teaching English online. They've been digital nomading for over 7 years and are still going strong.

You'll love that story.

We also chat about...

What it's like to live as a digital nomad

Making money while travelling

What VIPKid is about

Managing a schedule when travelling

Success stories from other teachers

Long term goals

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/earn-money-while-you-travel-with-vipkid-grateful-gypsies

Have you ever considered moving into a van and travelling round the country?

Sydney is 24 and has been on the road for 2 years. She travels with her dog to every corner of the US, and is currently making money online through her websites.

You'll love that story.

We also chat about...

How to live in a van with a dog

The Van Life community

What it's like to be a female solo traveller

How Sydney got started with the van life

How she makes money through her blog

Her life and financial goals

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/how-i-solo-van-life-with-my-dog-divine-on-the-road

Did you know what you wanted to do at the age of 18?

Like most of us, Vincent didn't know what he wanted to do, and ended up jumping in and out of college and trying out jobs. He's now been an entrepreneur for 12 years, has published his own book, organises retreats and masterminds and homeschools his kids. 

You'll love his story.

We also chat about...

How and when Vincent hit rock bottom

How he homeschools his kids

From scarcity to abundance mindset

His journey from sports photographer to entrepreneur

The culture of masterminds and retreats

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/why-and-how-i-homeschool-my-kids-vincent-pugliese

Joanie is a full time food photographer who quit her 9-5 job to follow her creative passion.

She's always loved cooking, and when she started sharing food content online through her blog and started getting hired by restaurants to take photos of their menu, she realised she had an opportunity to pursue this creative outlet full time. Since then, she's started her own Youtube channel, online courses and physical workshops.

You'll love that story.

We also chat about...

How Joanie got started as a food photographer

Leaving her 9-5 job in 2015

Why her and her husband refinanced their house

The early trade offs when starting a business

Joanie's recipe blog

Yes and No tips to food photography

Her next steps as a photographer

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/how-im-building-passive-income-as-a-food-photographer-joanie

Kirstin retired from her day job to pursue entrepreneurship and make money blogging.

Once Kirstin realised she could make good money blogging, she set a goal and left her day job once she reached it. Since then, she's set up her own business as a Pinterest VA and now helps others work remotely too.

You'll love that story.

We also chat about...

Her money journey

Tips to make money online blogging

Pinterest design tips

How Kirstin got started as a Pinterest VA

Becoming a Pinterest VA as a side hustle

For show notes and takeaways: https://www.firedrillpodcast.com/making-money-as-a-pinterest-va-and-blogger-believe-in-a-budget