In the 17th episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Brad Hussey of Bradhussey.ca.

I met Brad at a bookstore after he reached out to me for Canadian travel hacking advice. Actually, Brad is the guy that helped design CanadianFreeFlyers.com. Brad has taken his coding skills to a new level, creating an online business teaching others how to code and how to start a freelance business. He does all of this while maintaining a family (he has a wife and two kids) and living in Canada.

Besides being an all-around great guy, what Brad has accomplished is quite impressive. Over 200,000 students have taken Brad’s Udemy courses and he has established himself as an authority in his field. You can find him at Bradhussey.ca.

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If you’re running short on time;

(6:60): What inspired Brad to take the “Freelance route”

(10:55): How Brad got started as a freelancer 

(13:77): Why you shouldn’t give up your day job

(19:45): We talk about kids, modesty, and how kids aren’t as expensive as people thing

(26:65): How Brad met Pat Flynn while singing karaoke 

(37:20): How Brad makes a living

(41:55): Brad’s new freelancer course

(49:00): Advice for a freelancer trying to get their first win

(55:30): How Brad maintains a positive attitude and manages his time in an often “lonely profession”

(61:15): Brad’s schedule

(63:35): Brad’s role models

(66:40): Book/Blog/Podcast Recommendations

Name drops in the podcast include:

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Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Nora Dunn who left her business in Toronto to become a writer and travel the world.

-Matt

In the 16th episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Steven Li of www.stevenliphotography.com and FreeLifeExperiment.com. Steven is a friend of mine from Edmonton, Canada. I wanted to interview Steven because he ditched his engineering career to become a professional photographer. Ditching a career in engineering to take the path of an entrepreneur/freelancer is no easy task. He didn’t go back to school to study photography. He didn’t go to business school. He simply started practicing photography on his own time, found a welcoming group of inspiring people to be around, and slowly got his first few wins.

This is also a very special episode for the Live Limitless podcast because it’s the 1st episode after a long two-year hiatus. While I travelled the world with my wife, I decided to put a pause on the podcast as I was not yet prepared to operate from a backpack. Now I am back and re-launching the podcast in a much bigger way! We have some incredible guests lined up and there will be a new episode every Monday! In addition, I’ll be hosting workshop episodes as well where we do a live “case study”. For example, in episode 19, I’ll be going over a book marketing plan and launch strategy with Tom Morkes.

Please note: This was my first interview after two years so when I listen to it, I can tell I’m a little “shaky”. There’s still some gold in there though so I wanted to publish anyways. Can’t always be perfect!

In this episode, we talk about:

I really hope you enjoy this episode. Please leave any comments for Steven or myself below and leave a review in iTunes. Please, Please, Please! If you like the show, leave a quick review. It would mean a lot to me!

You can also find the podcast by clicking here.

If you’re running short on time;

(01:20): What Steven is up to right now with photography,

(02:40): What Steven was doing before he got into photography,

(03:50): Why he continued down the path of photography and not mechanical engineering,

(07:30): His first win,

(08:06): His first steps towards becoming a photographer,

(09:30): How he promotion his photography ,

(10:30): Whether Steven ever had moments of doubt,

(13:23): His daily / morning rituals,

(18:25): His mentors/idols,

(26:00): His favourite books / podcasts / movies,

(29:07): Advice for others looking to make a big change in their life or to follow a dream

(33:45): Advice for getting into photography.

Mentioned in this episode

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In the 15th episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Greg Denning of DiscoverShareInspire.com and GregDenning.com.

Greg and his wife are traveling around the world with six kids! Need I say more? They have been traveling for more than 2700 days and are currently in the middle of a long road trip from Alaska to Argentina. What inspires me about Greg is not only the fact that he’s making full-time travel work with a family of eight but also because he remains super enthusiastic and his outlook on the world is very positive.

This episode focuses entirely on travel. We talk about:

I really hope you enjoy this episode. Please leave any comments for Greg below and leave a review in iTunes.

Are you interested in traveling the world, whether it be for a few weeks, a few months or a few years? Limitless Travel is a new eBook that will be coming out soon that will teach you everything you need to know from how to book the cheapest flights, find the cheapest or most unique accommodation, how to find what to do in any particular place, the best travel gear to have as well as the top travel apps, websites and so much more. Sign up here to be the first to know when its released and to get a copy of it for FREE.

You can also find the podcast by clicking here.

If you’re running short on time;

(4:50): Process for choosing where to go.

(11:10): Preparation for the un-fun part like vaccinations.

(15:45): We talk visas.

(16:40): Preparing for the culture.

(19:05): Deciding to travel long-term.

(21:15): Tips for those afraid to leave due to careers, etc.

(24:00): How Greg finds flights

(27:50): What they do for accommodation.

(32:00): Tips for staying safe.

(34:00): Bringing the travel mindset home with you

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In the 14th episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Andrew Szeto.

I met Andrew in the comment section on a blog we were both reading at the time. After getting to know him better, I learned that Andrew was becoming a “full-time” copywriter while working full-time as a pharmacist. I thought it was very inspiring that Andrew would commit his free time to building up skills in a completely different field without giving up his day job. Andrew now has essentially two full-time income streams.

Besides being an all-around great guy, Andrew has become a really good copywriter and has built up his skills during his spare time. I invited Andrew on the show to talk about how he learned his new skill set, why he chose copywriting, how he found a mentor, and how he built copywriting into a full-time gig.

Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen)

If you’re running short on time;

(4:06): What made Andrew want to start working online

(5:40): What made Andrew choose copywriting as his skill to learn

(12:20): What steps Andrew took to learn copywriting

(19:35): We talk about whether there needs to be a base education in copywriting before dissecting sales pages

(24:50): We talk about how Andrew found a mentor and how that’s helped him

(33:35): We talk about some details of learning a skill part-time while working full-time

(37:40): We talk about how Andrew connects with people as an introvert

(42:25): We talk about three of Andrew’s favourite books

(49:30): Andrews advice for those wanting to live limitless

Name drops in the podcast include:

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Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Nora Dunn who left her business in Toronto to become a writer and travel the world.

In the thirteenth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Scott Brills of ScottBrills.com.

I met Scott for the first time at World Domination Summit through a mutual friend and have since spent a week with him in the deserts of Nevada for Burning Man. As an avid traveller myself, I loved listening to all the adventures Scott has packed into his life and as an entrepreneur I was interested in how he funded everything.

After being accepted in a year-long work/study program in Japan straight out of high school, Scott’s thirst for travel began. Not to long after that, Scott started a web design company, which funded his incredible lifestyle for ten years.  While he still does consulting for tech companies, his main focus is building up Pamoja Safaris; a new company he co-founded with a partner in Tanzania, Africa.

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If you’re running short on time;

(5:00): We talk about Scotts travel plans to SE Asia and how he travels

(7:55): We talk about Scotts plans to dominate the rickshaw race and the charities it benefits

(11:22): I ask Scott how he finds out about things like the rickshaw race and the costs involved

(14:20): We talk about Scotts new safari company in Africa

(24:15): We talk about Scotts web design company that has supported him for the last 10 years and how he got started 

(28:25): We talk about some of the issues with overseas partnerships

(31:00): We talk about how Scott began finding web design clients back in the day

(33:00): We talk about attending conferences and making the right connections

(37:35): We talk about connecting with people online when you can’t make a conference

(41:00): We you shouldn’t approach anyone as a fan

(43:15): We talk about World Domination Summit

(45:45): We talk about the importance of making friends with one person who is good at connecting others

(49:20): We talk about Scotts favourite books

(53:15): Scotts quick advice to those wanting to live more limitless

Name drops in the podcast include:

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Hope you enjoyed this interview with Scott Brills.

Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends. If you have a question for Scott, leave a message in the comments and I’ll get him to stop by.

Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Wandering Earl who has been traveling the world for 14 years straight!!

In the twelfth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Joe Magnotti & Justin Cooke from EmpireFlippers.com.

Justin and Joe are two guys from the U.S. who decided they wanted to start their own business and move to a developing country. They both craved the sense of adventure that only travel can provide but had to figure out a way to make it happen. After leaving their management positions in America, they rented a house in the Philippines and started building what is now called Empire Flippers; a company that allows them to build targeted niche sites and sell them to investors. Not only did they take their new business from $30 per month to $200,000 during the year of 2012 but they also give away all their tips and “secrets” for free at their site.

Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen)

If you’re running short on time;

(1:45): Joe and Justin explain what Empire Flippers is all about 

(3:17): What made them want to leave the U.S.A and start a life in the Philippines 

(4:39): We talk about whether they had any doubts about the big move and the business

(6:10): What led them to “niche sites” as their income source

(12:12): We talk about the potential headache of managing thousands of sites and how they deal with it

(12:50): How they determine how much to sell a site for

(17:10): We talk about link-building

(19:40): Are niche sites a great way for people who are just getting started

(23:38): Is there really enough keywords to go around

(25:35): We talk a little bit about the process of choosing a keyword

(28:56): We talk about whether their mindsets have changed since moving to a developing country

(33:33): The boxing match with Joe Magnotti

(36:23): Advice for listeners wanting to do something different with their lives but feel held back or scared

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Hope you enjoyed this interview with Joe Magnotti and Justin Cooke of Empire Flippers.

Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends.

Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Wandering Earl

In the eleventh episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Quinn Vandenberg and Jonathan Button from Life Out of the Box.

Quinn and Jonathan are a young couple from the United States who decided they wanted to do something remarkable with their lives. Leaving their jobs and homes behind, Quinn and Jonathan set out to live their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs, traveling to developing countries and being able to make a difference in the world. They now live in Nicaragua where they are able to find and sell beautiful local hand-crafted bracelets while donating a portion of the profits to purchasing school supplies for children in need. They are a great example of two people who decided to live limitless while helping others along the way.

Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen)

If you’re running short on time;

(2:00): What they were doing before Nicaragua

(3:10): What made them want to give up their homes in the U.S and move to Central America

(5:56): Were there any challenges to making the move as a couple

(7:26): What sparked the idea for Life out of the Box

(9:41): What steps did you take in the beginning to start the business

(15:45): What steps they took to market the business

(17:20): Whether they have any plans for scaling the business

(18:35): How much their mindsets have changed since leaving the United States

(21:37): Whether there has been any safety concerns in Nicaragua

(23:55): Some of the most difficult things since beginning Life out of the Box

(27:14): Some of the most positive aspects since starting the business

(30:15): Whether their dreams and future plans have changed since leaving the United States

(32:57): Advice for listeners wanting to do something different with their lives but still feel held back and scared

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Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Colin Wright.

In the tenth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Colin Wright of www.ExileLifestyle.com.

Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen)

If you’re running short on time;

(1:20): The mindset shift from Colin in LA to Colin today

(4:25): We talk about whether or not Colin ever had doubts

(6:55): What were Colin’s initial income streams

(9:08): Why minimalism is a great philosophy for anyone wanting a better, happier life

(11:40): How writing became such a big part of Colin’s life and how he built his skills to support it

(15:55): Important tips on getting your first 100 fans

(17:25): Whether having a story (such as having readers vote where you travel) is important

(18:40): We talk lifestyle design and how it’s lost it’s way…kinda

(22:37): We talk about philosophy in life and how to develop your own

(24:45): Act Accordingly – Live now, not eventually

(26:38): Why retirement is not the smartest path

(29:50): Why travel is a great way to open your mind and change your life

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Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with Nora Dunn

In the ninth episode of the Live Limitless podcast I chat with Srinivas Rao of BlogcastFM.com and theSkoolofLife.com.

In this episode, we talk about:

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If you’re running short on time;

(1:35): What made Srinivas take the unconventional path in life

(4:05): Why moving to Costa Rica changed his life and his mindset

(6:00): Why more and more people are willing to give up high paying jobs that don’t fit their values

(8:55): What made him start BlogCastFM and some of the steps he took to grow it into the 5-star podcast that it is today

(11:55): We talk about the amount of work that goes into projects like BlogCastFM

(13:27): Tips for digging into ourselves and finding out who we really are

(15:35): The challenges of living an unconventional life

(17:30): The benefits of living an unconventional life

(19:00): How social media can change our lives

(21:00): We talk about his new Facebook essays

(23:35): We talk about his latest projects

(25:30): His advice for listeners wanting to make a change in their life but are finding themselves holding back

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Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this interview with John Bardos.

In this episode, we talk about:

Listen below or download from iTunes by clicking here. (Please note: If you’re reading this from email, you may need to visit the site to listen)

If you’re running short on time;

(1:30): Why John moved to Japan and what he was doing before that

(3:00): Why John specifically chose Japan

(3:37): John starts his own english school in Japan

(5:11): John and his wife sell the business and become location independent 

(7:06): What were some of the steps they took to live a nomadic life

(8:34): What John is doing at the moment including JetSetCitizen and Unconference for Social Good

(10:10): We talk about the Unconference for Social Good

(11:18): The movement towards social entrepreneurship 

(12:10): The reasons why John lives an unconventional life

(15:42): Biggest challenges of living an unconventional life

(18:27): We talk about Johns father and how he escaped communist Hungary in 1956

(21:06): What are some of the most positive aspects of living an unconventional life

(25:45): Is it difficult to live in Calgary (a very corporate and rich oil city) with such an unconventional mindset

(28:00): Johns advice for listeners who are craving a big change in their life but are held back by fear or limiting beliefs

(34:40): We talk about lifestyle change, human trafficking and much more

(38:20): I talk about my wonderful experience in Myanmar

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Please leave a review at iTunes and/or share with your friends.

Want more inspiration to live limitless? Check out this one with Wandering Earl.