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Location Independent

Location Independent Professionals live & work anywhere they choose.

They are untethered from a cubicle and work from home, the coffee shop down the road or a beach halfway round the world. Check out Location Independent for more information and resources on how to do this.

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stephen levine Does anyone actually make the fortunes claimed by internet marketing promoters? One in 100,maybe? $10k per month for 10 hours work per week has a "pie in the sky" sound to it, but I have to ...MoreDoes anyone actually make the fortunes claimed by internet marketing promoters? One in 100,maybe? $10k per month for 10 hours work per week has a "pie in the sky" sound to it, but I have to admit it sounds like an awfully tasty pie.

1 week ago from Location Independent

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Lea Woodward: Closest we've got is $2-3k per month for 4-5 hours work per week. But that's after 2+ years of hard, hard work for almost $0.
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Timothy Johnson III: Hi Lea. How'd you actually achieve that passive income, consistently?
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Karolyn Chowning Apologizing pre-emptively for the spam: Here's a location group for Oklahoma MoreApologizing pre-emptively for the spam: Here's a location group for Oklahoma http://www.brazencareerist.com/network/oklahoma-its-ok

2 days ago from Location Independent

Lea Woodward: Why spam then?!
1 day ago

Karolyn Chowning: To reach Oklahomans who have joined "Location Independent" because there wasn't a location group for them! The pre-emptive apology is for ...MoreTo reach Oklahomans who have joined "Location Independent" because there wasn't a location group for them! The pre-emptive apology is for everyone else who read this even though it didn't apply to them. Like you, I think :)
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Floreta Cui I have a very part time social media job if anyone is interested. You can work from anywhere as long as you have internet. I need someone to fill for me for four months. It's fairly easy money and ...MoreI have a very part time social media job if anyone is interested. You can work from anywhere as long as you have internet. I need someone to fill for me for four months. It's fairly easy money and involves updating twitter/facebook and blog writing.

5 days ago from Location Independent

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John Artman: Number four on the list: john.b.artman@gmail.com
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Karolyn Chowning: How about a fifth email address: kjbudzek@gmail.com
I'd love to fill for you and can ...MoreHow about a fifth email address: kjbudzek@gmail.com
I'd love to fill for you and can match the style you typically write in.
2 days ago

Ciara I found this website, it has some ideas for travel jobs, thought I would share... MoreI found this website, it has some ideas for travel jobs, thought I would share... http://thetravelersnotebook.com/category/travel-and-adventure-jobs/

2 weeks ago from Location Independent

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Ed Barrientos: Agreed, Matador rocks!
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Ciara: glad to share!!!
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Ed Barrientos Great post from @donnafenn for anyone who has managed interns or is thinking about hiring interns http://bit.ly/90tijI

4 days ago from Washington D.C., Venture Capital and Location Independent 1 more

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Stanley Lee Not quite directly related to location independence, but may be a fun read for you: http://bit.ly/9itqm6 , MoreNot quite directly related to location independence, but may be a fun read for you: http://bit.ly/9itqm6 , http://bit.ly/b5gIpr , http://bit.ly/b47OEl . What do you think?

5 days ago from Location Independent

Ed Barrientos When I was the CEO of Arc Second, I would observe how our engineers would post the most obscure technical questions to online forums. Without exception, someone, somewhere in the world would ...MoreWhen I was the CEO of Arc Second, I would observe how our engineers would post the most obscure technical questions to online forums. Without exception, someone, somewhere in the world would always have the right answer & offer a detailed & accurate response. I always thought that this process would be a great way to identify talent. Now, social media is making the identification of people based on their ideas a reality: http://bit.ly/cKq8jR

1 week ago from Washington D.C., Location Independent, Social Media Marketers, Upstarts! and Brazen Careerists on Twitter 3 more

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paulmacp: I don't agree with the premise that you can't be dynamic without loosing resiliency, that you can't be creative and knowledgeable ...MoreI don't agree with the premise that you can't be dynamic without loosing resiliency, that you can't be creative and knowledgeable simultaneously.

The key is experience and earning the right to participate. Gen-Y is in a rush, and feel entitled to be invited to the table and share their opinions when there is no experience to back their assumptions. Gen-Y are educated, and opinionated. So was when I was in my 20tys, but what sets Gen-Y apart from Gen-X is we had no expectation of being herd until we had earned the right to be heard. True some Gen-X got impatient and they broke out on their own to blaze their own trails, but for the most part we paid our dues.

One of the first things I was told out of University by my first supervisor was… You know nothing, if you knew you knew nothing that would be something.

Looking back, those words stung, and at the time I disagreed with every fibre that composed my 20ty nothing existence... looking back, he was right. I had so much more to learn.
1 week ago

subrot0: Paul, I agree with your Gen Y analysis. I like the fact Gen Y has very little patience and is highly educated. My biggest concern is how do you ...MorePaul, I agree with your Gen Y analysis. I like the fact Gen Y has very little patience and is highly educated. My biggest concern is how do you meld the best of Gen X and Gen Y. If you do that you get a very powerful social network that will rival anything else in the world.

What does this network look like? I don't have the slightest idea but it will be absolutely earthshaking. The qualities of this network that it will be dynamic, creative and resilient. It will have the best qualities of Gen X and Gen Y.
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Mehul Kar A friend told me about Couchsurf.com. Pretty amazing service...people offer free couches for low budget travelers. the same friend used it to travel all over peru last spring, and he said he ...MoreA friend told me about Couchsurf.com. Pretty amazing service...people offer free couches for low budget travelers. the same friend used it to travel all over peru last spring, and he said he didn't run into any rapists...so that's good.

1 week ago from Location Independent

Dana Norberg: I host travelors from couchsurfing.com. While there are many who use the service as free lodging, this is not encouraged. The focus is on ...MoreI host travelors from couchsurfing.com. While there are many who use the service as free lodging, this is not encouraged. The focus is on cultural understanding. Members are encouraged to learn about the culture and people in the community in which they are staying. As far as safety, it is the responsibility of all parties involved to read the profiles and referrences, and to consider basic safety issues - if you are not comfortable with anything (for instance, no info in a profile, or different belief systems), then don't host, or stay with, that person. As with anything there is a risk involved, but so far we have never had any problems with the travelers who have stayed with us. I have yet to stay with anyone (I like to plan further ahead than most couchsurfing members), but I can't imagine it is much less safe than hotels since I have been both assaulted and robbed at hotels I have stayed at. If anyone is interested check out the website at www.couchsurfing.com.
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Ty Unglebower: I have heard of that. Thought about using it one day. Though from what i gathered sometimes the people that are offering their couches actually ...MoreI have heard of that. Thought about using it one day. Though from what i gathered sometimes the people that are offering their couches actually are not going to be available to talk or share much with you during your stay, other than their couch. In that case, I don't think using it as a economical lodging option for a night or two hurts anyone.
1 week ago

Lea Woodward Location Independent is having an SXSWi meet-up in Austin on Sunday 14th March at brunch time (around 11am). Will post venue & details asap and send invites out here & on Facebook so make ...MoreLocation Independent is having an SXSWi meet-up in Austin on Sunday 14th March at brunch time (around 11am). Will post venue & details asap and send invites out here & on Facebook so make sure you're with us there too (www.facebook.com/locationindependent).

1 week ago from Location Independent

Felicia S. I found this great article via Almost Fearless :http://almostfearless.com/2010/02/19/have-laptop-will-travel-5-tips-to-making-your-nomad-lifestyle-work/

Have a good weekend. It's ...MoreI found this great article via Almost Fearless :http://almostfearless.com/2010/02/19/have-laptop-will-travel-5-tips-to-making-your-nomad-lifestyle-work/

Have a good weekend. It's getting a little warmer here in Seoul, thank goodness!

1 week ago from Location Independent

Rebecca Mcneil Would anyone consider teaching English overseas as a location independent career? Any thoughts?

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L. E.: Thank you for sending out the "American Dream" article. I don't fit their profile of 18-29er's, but at 38, it echos my sentiments! I have looked ...MoreThank you for sending out the "American Dream" article. I don't fit their profile of 18-29er's, but at 38, it echos my sentiments! I have looked into teaching English overseas as a career... I jut returned to the states from Greece, where many of my friends did just that. Another friend is teaching English at a university in Tokyo and told me that there are good Master's programs that incorporate a more "academic" version of the TOEFL so people can keep traveling and teaching. I will be looking into that as well! Thanks again for the article!
2 weeks ago

Ciara: very interesting, I've been considering teaching english as an option because I may be moving out of the us to Guatemala
2 weeks ago

Rebecca Mcneil For many Gen Y'ers we'd rather share an apartment in the city than own a house in a cul-de-sac. We want freedom and mobility and desire to travel more than any previous generation and be 'location ...MoreFor many Gen Y'ers we'd rather share an apartment in the city than own a house in a cul-de-sac. We want freedom and mobility and desire to travel more than any previous generation and be 'location independent.' Check out this article on the subject: http://www.jsonline.com/news/85915137.html

2 weeks ago from Location Independent

Timothy Johnson III: To some degree, I agree with the article. I think the flexibility of having an apartment and being able to move quickly, when need be, is a good ...MoreTo some degree, I agree with the article. I think the flexibility of having an apartment and being able to move quickly, when need be, is a good thing. And, I think it's vitally important we all be financially secure and on the road to financial independence ourselves before considering the prospect of getting married and having children.
2 weeks ago

Ed Barrientos Very excited to have the State Department on Brazen! Has anyone ever considered a job with State? What would be your ideal country to be stationed in? Mine would be France!

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Emily Andon: Austria, Vienna is one of the best places I've ever visited.
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Ed Barrientos: Another very small, but very cool place where I spent a lot of time in the 90s is Liechtenstein. Not sure we actually have a US Consulate or ...MoreAnother very small, but very cool place where I spent a lot of time in the 90s is Liechtenstein. Not sure we actually have a US Consulate or Embassy there.
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Photis Patriotis Everyone looking for international jobs... The U.S. Dept of State is now on Brazen Careerist with openings: MoreEveryone looking for international jobs... The U.S. Dept of State is now on Brazen Careerist with openings: http://bit.ly/aSEX0O

2 weeks ago from Global Careers and Business, Location Independent and Travel Addicts 1 more

Jessica Whatley I want to start an online retail business as a side project. I plan on moving to Germany in a few years, and would hate to sell off this business if it ends up doing well! Does anyone know the ...MoreI want to start an online retail business as a side project. I plan on moving to Germany in a few years, and would hate to sell off this business if it ends up doing well! Does anyone know the online business laws in Germany, and/or how difficult it would be to transfer a business over to Germany as a foreigner? Any input would be appreciated!

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Jessica Whatley: I would like to start an online retail business selling jewelry. At this point I'm really just in it for fun, but if it ends up doing well I would ...MoreI would like to start an online retail business selling jewelry. At this point I'm really just in it for fun, but if it ends up doing well I would like to keep it going.

My boyfriend and I have discussed moving to Germany, he works for a German company and can transfer over there eventually He has already lived there for a year and he liked it, and I'm always up for moving to new places. Nothing is set in stone, but it is a possibility. Just wanted to see what I could find out, just in case!
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Kirk Ackerson: Jessica, as previously stated, an online business can live anywhere (enabling you to do the same). One piece of advice that I would offer - if you ...MoreJessica, as previously stated, an online business can live anywhere (enabling you to do the same). One piece of advice that I would offer - if you want to build the business with more of a German market focus, add a German hosting domain (.DE) for your site. Local sites typically rank higher in search than .com sites.
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Ed Barrientos What would be the most exotic and coolest place from which work? My choice would be Ushuaia, Argentina MoreWhat would be the most exotic and coolest place from which work? My choice would be Ushuaia, Argentina http://bit.ly/4O1IDV one of my favorite places in the whole world. Any other cool places?

2 weeks ago from Location Independent

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Audrey Scott: I'll see what I can do with the tweets. Already have #dna2antarctica & @gapadventures (we're cooperating with them) so we'll see how much ...MoreI'll see what I can do with the tweets. Already have #dna2antarctica & @gapadventures (we're cooperating with them) so we'll see how much space is left in the 140 characters. Have a view right now of the Beagle Channel. Beautiful!
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Ed Barrientos: I'm very jealous! I noticed you also were in Potosi. I remember touring the mines and almost dying of altitude sickness mixed in with Montazuma's ...MoreI'm very jealous! I noticed you also were in Potosi. I remember touring the mines and almost dying of altitude sickness mixed in with Montazuma's revenge...all inside one of those claustrophobic mine shafts. Love all your great pictures and your blog by the way!
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Ed Barrientos Fantastic article on the long running debate of whether Entrepreneurs are born or made: http://tcrn.ch/b60AWW I ...MoreFantastic article on the long running debate of whether Entrepreneurs are born or made: http://tcrn.ch/b60AWW I have always believed it's both. Some people get the bug early in life & others grow into it or are exposed to the "right" opportunity or environment later in life. The article's conclusion is dead on: VCs have a certain stereotype of an Entrepreneur that they filter for. Based on the research data presented, these VCs are missing a big segment of entrepreneurs. What do you think?

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Stacy: "It is probably education, exposure to entrepreneurship, and networks that led these people to pursue the entrepreneurial path"-- I agree with ...More"It is probably education, exposure to entrepreneurship, and networks that led these people to pursue the entrepreneurial path"-- I agree with this statement. Even if you were born with the entrepreneurial spirit doesn't mean you will pursue that path. It has to be nurtured.
2 weeks ago

Stanley Lee Echoing off the webinar two weeks ago regarding LI, I have a question about it. I know job security these days are a fact of the past these days (or rather location independence is a key source to ...MoreEchoing off the webinar two weeks ago regarding LI, I have a question about it. I know job security these days are a fact of the past these days (or rather location independence is a key source to income stability). With that said, since job security at a single location is safe to say non-existent, I don't see much location stability in terms of keeping myself flexible to opportunities without putting at the expense of other things. What do you think of the presence of location stability?

3 weeks ago from Location Independent

Stanley Lee: Or to rephrase my question, is location stability (i.e. staying at a location for a considerable amount of time, let's say 5 years) a desired ...MoreOr to rephrase my question, is location stability (i.e. staying at a location for a considerable amount of time, let's say 5 years) a desired status to achieve in general? Or is it more of a personal preference of wings or roots?
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Stanley Lee: Haven't seen any replies yet. Would love to hear opinions on it. Thanks in advance.
3 weeks ago

Rebecca Mcneil Ah, I just saw your other comment on stints teaching overseas and I agree-it was once what I wanted. Now, I have been there and done that. So I am reflecting on the experience as I hire others to ...MoreAh, I just saw your other comment on stints teaching overseas and I agree-it was once what I wanted. Now, I have been there and done that. So I am reflecting on the experience as I hire others to teach overseas and seeing if it appeals to location independent folks. I think there's definitely more freedom in teaching overseas in one respect, even though my career is more location independent now! Good food for thought.

4 weeks ago from Location Independent

Felicia S. Ryan, you, or maybe a caller during the webcast, brought of the issue of an LLC. You seemed in favor of it and Penelope did not. Would you talk about this further, please?
Thank you.

4 weeks ago from Location Independent

Ryan Healy: Felicia, I figured I would jump in here. There are pros and cons to LLC's check out our Ask An Attorney network for some more info: MoreFelicia, I figured I would jump in here. There are pros and cons to LLC's check out our Ask An Attorney network for some more info: http://www.brazencareerist.com/network/ask-an-attorney
4 weeks ago

Mohamed Oh thanks Kirk now I understand it. Thanks for your explanation.

4 weeks ago from Location Independent

Mohamed what is LLC Felicia ? sorry I did not participate in the web cast.

4 weeks ago from Location Independent

Kirk Ackerson: LLC stands for Limited Liability Company. LLCs are structured so that its owners are not personally liable for debts or other business liabilities ...MoreLLC stands for Limited Liability Company. LLCs are structured so that its owners are not personally liable for debts or other business liabilities such as damages from lawsuits. LLCs are taxed similarly to partnerships.
4 weeks ago

Luke J I have an online business and can live/work anywhere with a good internet connection. Would love to do 1-3 month working holidays. The only thing holding me back is solo travel. Have been on ...MoreI have an online business and can live/work anywhere with a good internet connection. Would love to do 1-3 month working holidays. The only thing holding me back is solo travel. Have been on holidays by myself before and am independent but is nice to have someone around to grab a meal with etc. I would be staying in nice serviced apartments rather than hostels.

Would be great to find others in the same situation as me, who are potentially looking for a travel companion on a working holiday.

5 weeks ago from Location Independent

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Luke J: I could be interested..please send more info.
5 weeks ago

nicolep: I think you have to become a fan of mine and then I can send you some info.
5 weeks ago

Emily Moore Anna: Penelope's tone was in response to a lot of questions that were asked that didn't make sense given what she had already covered.
She wasn't arguing against it - she just shattered ...MoreAnna: Penelope's tone was in response to a lot of questions that were asked that didn't make sense given what she had already covered.
She wasn't arguing against it - she just shattered the ideal that some people hold. You could have a middle man like income (as seen in 4HWW) but PT was focusing on becoming LI in your career.
Agreed: the webinar didn't meet the description given, but I think that was because they focused a lot on answering questions that readers had, which I appreciated.

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Stanley Lee: I personally also enjoyed the webinar on LI, although I didn't have the chance to ask any questions at the time. While I agree that LI only works ...MoreI personally also enjoyed the webinar on LI, although I didn't have the chance to ask any questions at the time. While I agree that LI only works for top performers in certain professions/positions, I also agree that getting into a situation where LI is achieved and maintained (to keep career options open by not limiting them due to settling down in any place). I would appreciate if there are more specific webinars about LI.
5 weeks ago

Stanley Lee: With that said, I personally have expectations on what I want from the next places I want to live in (or claim I have had a stint in). Excitement ...MoreWith that said, I personally have expectations on what I want from the next places I want to live in (or claim I have had a stint in). Excitement and presence of opportunities are the key factors of my choices. Distance from my family + friends is probably not as important as I'm likely a nomad anyway.
5 weeks ago

Heather Conroy Biggest message for me from the LI webinar was work out the scenario where you are your best self and then move towards it. Ask yourself what am I doing about it this week? month? Find your ...MoreBiggest message for me from the LI webinar was work out the scenario where you are your best self and then move towards it. Ask yourself what am I doing about it this week? month? Find your sweetspot. Loved the webinar!

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