So important to listen to feedback, rather than get defensive if it's not what you expected. Look at it as a great opportunity - free focus group feedback. Find out what people want and give it to them. Brilliant. You're a good mentor.
I really wish I had all the advantages when I was 20 years old - about 40 years ago! I recently got into selling digital products online and also part-time 1-2-1 coaching - I really enjoy it and getting my residency, outside my home country, on the back of the lifestyle and income. I'm happy!
I am also 64 years, a Canadian citizen with an Indian background. Recently I perfected my 100% online business/income and very much love to move out of Canada as I am fed up with the lonely life here. I have some questions and like to know the answers to them. Could you please help me in answering them? I feel like you may be the right person for that because you are more or less my age. Thank you, sir, and hope to get your reply. Take care.
@@johnsmithson2682 Is India the safest, the cleanest, the most beautiful, etc countries in the world? When all my income can be generated using the Internet as a vehicle, do I care to be in India? India happened to be at the BOTTOM of list lol!
Step 6 is a important one.. To become a digital worker first then the nomad part comes after a year or a few years gaining experience and client base. I was a digital "remote worker" years before when I then realised I could become a "nomad", then with a regular client base the travel part becomes easier when you do get around to do it, because the marketing and finding clients is not a task you have to do while enjoying the nomad part.
Hi, Brett I just want to tell you this video was really helpful . My plan is to move to Thailand when I collect SS and become a digital nomad im just starting to figure out things and word for word you mentioned all the things I was thinking. And I think you saved me from doing all those bad ideas that you said in this video. I was thinking of learning code but thats not what I want to do after watching this video and dont get me wrong its a good thing. I would have wasted my time. I was always a good sales men at heart although I worked labor most of my entire life. But I did have a few sales gigs which I was really good at selling some products and even some people. I worked at a very high end employment agency in Manhattan. Sales come easy to me im very outgoing not afraid to talk to anyone about anything. And I've have a little experience in funnels and I like web design, I use to set up a large display in the produce market and I enjoyed the creativity in doing that. Anyway I just wanted to thank you so much for clearing my head.😊. I dont know if you'll even see this the video is a yr old but would love to know if your still a digital nomad and I guess I'll find out when I join your group. Looking forward to talking with you.
Great video again Brett. To add one small thing I didn't hear you mention that I think is actually step 1. "Figure out which audience you want to serve." Three things in figuring this out, 1. Serve an audience that you actually enjoy being with and engaging with. 2. Serve an audience that would be able to financially compensate you for your value added. And 3. Serve an audience that actually has a problem worth solving. THEN...as you say, what do you want to do and why, define the problem...and so on and so on. Again, thanks for the great video. Keep it up.
I click to know what is his say about being nomad.. and I believe he lead me to a more free and ownership of everything.. which is creating a product to solve a problem for others. By the moment I realized this is a wake up call, immediately subscribed. He is amazing eye opener.. great video!!!
Brett, you’re an inspiration to a lot of people. I have been following you for a while. I just hope to become an expat in the very near future. Thank you very much for your advices.
Just now getting to the very end of my College life and trying to be a Digital Nomad as a Artist. Thank you for the video sir.. I'll try to see what I can do
Hi Brett, The second video of yours I am watching! Was browsing TH-cam to find info about living in Thailand, and there we go, listening about starting a business, haha. What you mentioned here not only does apply to online businesses but also, I feel these are the key elements to starting any kind of business for a self-employed person, freelancer, etc. I really like your genuine tone! Cheers
I've worked in three start-ups now and everything Brett is saying, is 100% correct. I'm from a research and development background, so it is natural for me to try and innovate, but this is a bad idea in a start-up. It's much better to create a viable business model and then innovate.
These advices are about finding purpose, passion and starting a business. Digital nomad is slightly different but this approach applies to both type of way of working.
Entering the Indie book scene is pretty much the same. Some people are terrified to publish when it comes "crunch time" as you said. Then they never bother with getting feedback or making adjustments&improving.
Hi Brett, I just discovered your channel when I found your video "Living in Thailand is not What You Think it's Like..." That was of particular interest to me & I'll leave a comment/question there for that video. I have a question about this video; With my current interest in Thailand, I've heard that the Thai Government is clamping down on Digital Nomads living in Thailand (I can't give any specifics off the top of my head, it's more of a comment I've seen in passing). Do you know anything about that? I'm not a Digital Nomad, nor doing any work in the digital field currently. My interest is coming more from an interest of thinking seriously about life, long term in Thailand and possible income sources in the near future, which I'll not expand on in public comments. Thanks for your videos, which, I've found very interesting, honest and realistic so far and look forward to watching more of.
i would love to go to other countries and do tourist photography or something and make enough to get me along while traveling. I still want to see the world before settling down. When i first went traveling i was terrified of getting on the plane. Small baby steps are life changing. Fear is in our minds but money is still a thing sadly.
This is great and after doing lots of learning as you talk about I'm actually ready to focus on one thing rather than messing around between 10 things while I start to travel in Sept. Thanks so much :)
Hi Brett I'm really enjoying your videos ..they are very informative and helpful. Actually I would like to come to Thailand and work as Digital nomad as Web Developer.. Please I would like your advise on which program/School/ training you would recommend me to do. Thanks and looking forward to hearing back from you soon. Keep up the great job !
I do not know what a DN is and Dropshipper (did I get that right?) I never heard before. You have sent me here from another vid and you explain well (I guess). But I would not even know, if I have ever met a DN or Dropshipper - I do not know what that shall be. To me it feels like a bubble as I here DN every day and that would be a sign to short it. A non digital nomad - is that an analog one then? To waiter in summer in Spain and in winter in Austria makes one a nomad. But these days service jobs are out and digitals are in. What is that?
Again spot on, Brett! However, the term "Digital Nomad" needs a revamp in perception. Nowadays, there are so many ways of being online or being digital. Being a nomad is, in many ways, no longer necessarily related to working online or digital, for that matter.
I was your 800th like on this video. The best one ive come across in a long time. Great delivery! 5 good things i can take away. Just the right amount for me
Wonderful vlog. These principles apply to any new endeavor, be it an online business or anything. Trying and correcting via feedback loop is so important. Thanks for sharing.
Hey bro I love your videos! I have one question though, how likely is that Thailand will adopt similar measures to the west in regards of the jb mandates?
Maybe a little off topic, but I was wondering how do you know that your business is a success/successful digital nomad? Is it a certain amount of revenue made, a number of clients, or making more than you spend in thailand etc....
Kareoke is the absolute worst. I have been to Thailand three times, for a total of 5 months. I never had an issue with kareoke but I never lived very local. Always a high rise condo or hotel. The street dogs however.. I was chased a couple of times but no noise disturbances to mention. 👍Hope this helps.
@@thephilippinesforus A way to stop stray dogs (especially those from your neighborhood) from chasing you is to feed them something. Once they become friends with you, they will stop barking at you
okay.. Best business idea ever? to do IRL live streaming in the Middle East: where, maybe, I do whatever the live streamers say.. I feel like a TON of people would pay to see it... but it feels like, a short career... running into a hall of knives and stray bullets... nah. too dark-webby... however... i do really want to go to Somalia for no reason; idk why.
very good advice mate but i have some problem with choosing what im going to do? today i say i wanna be utuber but next week i study c# how to make game next thing i study how to draw like i my self dont even know what to do or choose? 2nd i dont my weakness and my strenght i im 27 3 more year to 30 and i still lost on in life not knowing what to do and what to achieve even tho i write on my book the outcame still the same im easily lost and dont know what to do...but still nice advice mate ) keep up the good work )
Great Video, But I have a question, You called some of online skills, like SEO , service provider and web design. Aren't those programming skills in your opinion? Thanks
These are not considered programming skills, web design for example can be learned using design tools like figma, sketch, etc. where you are just designing the actual “look” of the website, not the coding part, you’d then hand over your design to an actual programmer. There are workarounds like wordpress e.g. that will enable you to do both fairly easily. Providing a service could be anything from making small edits to a website to writing content for people or even taking pictures. SEO is optimising a web presence like websites or sales funnels for the world to actually find your content on google e.g., so again no programming skills needed here as well. Pretty doable with wordpress too. Hope that helps 😅
@@dvekmt Apart from YT, have you met in real life or do you know of an old school mate or colleague etc, IRL, who lives off those things like SEO, web design, proofreading, etc? Probably not. I personally haven't...and I have worked for over 10 companies, lived in over 10 cities and I am in IT.
This is insanely amazing, dreams and goals brother! Let me know if you want to connect if you and your team are looking for a video editor. I can send my cv and portfolio.
Hi Brett, have you met other digital nomads that were successful daytraders? Not someone with a big investment portfolio, but people that daytrade for a living.
Hi Alex. I do Daytrading (index trading only) for +/-7 Years now (from home) with a modest account. I will move to Thailand in 2022 and make a living there with Daytrading. I should have done that much earlier already to be honest. Do the preps now and then go.......
@@rinylangendoen3328 That's awesome, Riny! I've been trading about 6 years now, and planning to get funded from remote prop firms combined with my personal acct. Planning to make the jump in about 2 years!
Iv always wanted to do something being a digital nomad but never thought what. could ether of you suggest how to learn and get into day trading please just reading what it's about it does intrest me.
I think im the thickest person on the planet. I want to start doing an online business but i have no clue what to do. It is a great video but you lost me after step 2.
Hey bro I'm just a normal guy I've been unemployed the past 2 years living off what little savings I work my life would get doing nothing with construction and grunt work and now looking for a better Outlook as money starts to run out I'm not trying to ask to be spoon-fed but I would really like a mentor to show me how to get Incorporated and get out in the US state and live some work be happy this face down depression is no longer it's hard bro it's just hard I truly want some kind of meaning in my life again you seem to have most of it figured out or at least know the secret hopefully you'll hit me back up on my page or email me I would truly appreciate being able to talk to you real with anxiety everyday is not a easy thing to deal with not knowing what direction you go in and not knowing what feels like nothing anymore
I feel like this guy has just given me a wake up call ! Its so honest and upfront... thanks you mate
So important to listen to feedback, rather than get defensive if it's not what you expected. Look at it as a great opportunity - free focus group feedback. Find out what people want and give it to them. Brilliant. You're a good mentor.
Found the channel because I'm thinking of moving to Chiang Mai, stayed for the business content. Great value, thanks for the honesty.
I really wish I had all the advantages when I was 20 years old - about 40 years ago! I recently got into selling digital products online and also part-time 1-2-1 coaching - I really enjoy it and getting my residency, outside my home country, on the back of the lifestyle and income. I'm happy!
I am also 64 years, a Canadian citizen with an Indian background. Recently I perfected my 100% online business/income and very much love to move out of Canada as I am fed up with the lonely life here. I have some questions and like to know the answers to them. Could you please help me in answering them? I feel like you may be the right person for that because you are more or less my age. Thank you, sir, and hope to get your reply. Take care.
@@touringthecitywalking9209 you could move to India
@@johnsmithson2682 Is India the safest, the cleanest, the most beautiful, etc countries in the world? When all my income can be generated using the Internet as a vehicle, do I care to be in India? India happened to be at the BOTTOM of list lol!
@@touringthecitywalking9209 lol it is an overcrowded country but cost of living is cheap
And you can get faster Internet speeds if you're willing to pay a bit more
This is the best channel on youtube.
Step 6 is a important one.. To become a digital worker first then the nomad part comes after a year or a few years gaining experience and client base. I was a digital "remote worker" years before when I then realised I could become a "nomad", then with a regular client base the travel part becomes easier when you do get around to do it, because the marketing and finding clients is not a task you have to do while enjoying the nomad part.
Hi, Brett
I just want to tell you this video was really helpful .
My plan is to move to Thailand when I collect SS and become a digital nomad im just starting to figure out things and word for word you mentioned all the things I was thinking. And I think you saved me from doing all those bad ideas that you said in this video. I was thinking of learning code but thats not what I want to do after watching this video and dont get me wrong its a good thing. I would have wasted my time.
I was always a good sales men at heart although I worked labor most of my entire life. But I did have a few sales gigs which I was really good at selling some products and even some people. I worked at a very high end employment agency in Manhattan. Sales come easy to me im very outgoing not afraid to talk to anyone about anything. And I've have a little experience in funnels and I like web design, I use to set up a large display in the produce market and I enjoyed the creativity in doing that. Anyway I just wanted to thank you so much for clearing my head.😊. I dont know if you'll even see this the video is a yr old but would love to know if your still a digital nomad and I guess I'll find out when I join your group. Looking forward to talking with you.
The part about focusing on one problem is pure gold.
Subscribed.
Great video again Brett. To add one small thing I didn't hear you mention that I think is actually step 1. "Figure out which audience you want to serve."
Three things in figuring this out, 1. Serve an audience that you actually enjoy being with and engaging with. 2. Serve an audience that would be able to financially compensate you for your value added. And 3. Serve an audience that actually has a problem worth solving. THEN...as you say, what do you want to do and why, define the problem...and so on and so on.
Again, thanks for the great video. Keep it up.
Great, practical questions! Thank you!
I click to know what is his say about being nomad.. and I believe he lead me to a more free and ownership of everything.. which is creating a product to solve a problem for others. By the moment I realized this is a wake up call, immediately subscribed. He is amazing eye opener.. great video!!!
Happy to help 🙏🏻
Brett, you’re an inspiration to a lot of people. I have been following you for a while. I just hope to become an expat in the very near future. Thank you very much for your advices.
Antonio. Are you an expat now?
@@vip-gametimebattles9381
No, I retire next year and then I will.
The problem i want to solve is my lack of income.
Same here ...
Bro same
😂
Just now getting to the very end of my College life and trying to be a Digital Nomad as a Artist. Thank you for the video sir.. I'll try to see what I can do
Hi Brett, The second video of yours I am watching! Was browsing TH-cam to find info about living in Thailand, and there we go, listening about starting a business, haha. What you mentioned here not only does apply to online businesses but also, I feel these are the key elements to starting any kind of business for a self-employed person, freelancer, etc. I really like your genuine tone! Cheers
Welcome aboard!
@@brett_dev Thank you! Hopefully I can move to Thailand in a few months!
I'm going to make my living in digital art. It will be tough but you inspired me to make it work no matter what
“If no-one else is doing it, it’s probably because it’s a shit idea”
Brilliant!
Great stuff as always.
This is gold. Listen to this man.
Thank you, Brett. You are a star. I'm already up and running and working on packaging.
I've worked in three start-ups now and everything Brett is saying, is 100% correct. I'm from a research and development background, so it is natural for me to try and innovate, but this is a bad idea in a start-up. It's much better to create a viable business model and then innovate.
Another great video Brett, some real reminders in there and I'm definitely guilty of constant learning. Here's to a great 2022
These advices are about finding purpose, passion and starting a business.
Digital nomad is slightly different but this approach applies to both type of way of working.
Entering the Indie book scene is pretty much the same. Some people are terrified to publish when it comes "crunch time" as you said. Then they never bother with getting feedback or making adjustments&improving.
That was the best advice I've seen on Digital Nomads yet.
You really are an outstanding speaker!!
Hi Brett, I just discovered your channel when I found your video "Living in Thailand is not What You Think it's Like..." That was of particular interest to me & I'll leave a comment/question there for that video. I have a question about this video; With my current interest in Thailand, I've heard that the Thai Government is clamping down on Digital Nomads living in Thailand (I can't give any specifics off the top of my head, it's more of a comment I've seen in passing). Do you know anything about that? I'm not a Digital Nomad, nor doing any work in the digital field currently. My interest is coming more from an interest of thinking seriously about life, long term in Thailand and possible income sources in the near future, which I'll not expand on in public comments. Thanks for your videos, which, I've found very interesting, honest and realistic so far and look forward to watching more of.
im in a coding bootcamp and i thought about doing digital marketing but went the coding route. What was it that made you not like coding?
Great video and tips Brett!
Please give some idea about Nomad for Accounting Tutors. Thanks.
Loads of value here
i would love to go to other countries and do tourist photography or something and make enough to get me along while traveling. I still want to see the world before settling down. When i first went traveling i was terrified of getting on the plane. Small baby steps are life changing. Fear is in our minds but money is still a thing sadly.
A really intelligent video , many thanks. 5*
Mvp that’s the problem I face, sometimes in mind just want to create a perfect one.and procastinate… thank you fo reminding…
This is great and after doing lots of learning as you talk about I'm actually ready to focus on one thing rather than messing around between 10 things while I start to travel in Sept. Thanks so much :)
Okay Brett. I’m in 100%. I’m getting out of the States for good.
Hi Brett
I'm really enjoying your videos ..they are very informative and helpful.
Actually I would like to come to Thailand and work as Digital nomad as Web Developer..
Please I would like your advise on which program/School/ training you would recommend me to do.
Thanks and looking forward to hearing back from you soon.
Keep up the great job !
I do not know what a DN is and Dropshipper (did I get that right?) I never heard before. You have sent me here from another vid and you explain well (I guess). But I would not even know, if I have ever met a DN or Dropshipper - I do not know what that shall be. To me it feels like a bubble as I here DN every day and that would be a sign to short it.
A non digital nomad - is that an analog one then? To waiter in summer in Spain and in winter in Austria makes one a nomad. But these days service jobs are out and digitals are in. What is that?
Sound advice
Ur so dope! I’ll be in Chiang Mai in March i would love to meet u! Your content is the best and realest I’ve seen!
Thank you for this vid. I would like to meet up with you, i live in Chiang Mai, I need your advice
Sound advice Brett! Lets hope '22 is better for all.
Again spot on, Brett! However, the term "Digital Nomad" needs a revamp in perception. Nowadays, there are so many ways of being online or being digital. Being a nomad is, in many ways, no longer necessarily related to working online or digital, for that matter.
Good 1 brother u sound practical
Thank you; some very good tips here.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey bro great videos, How much do I need to save to get started out?
Great video Brett!
You need to ask what do people need and how can I help?
Great content as always Brett!
Nice one! Thanks for sharing your expertise Brett! 👍
I was your 800th like on this video. The best one ive come across in a long time. Great delivery! 5 good things i can take away. Just the right amount for me
Wonderful vlog. These principles apply to any new endeavor, be it an online business or anything. Trying and correcting via feedback loop is so important. Thanks for sharing.
Great points sir
Thank you very very much for information I am moving to Mexico and this should help me make some income for once I live in Mexico
Yo! I love how real you are with us. Definitely some gems here
Thank you
Nice content.thanks.
Some gems in there. 👍
Hey bro I love your videos! I have one question though, how likely is that Thailand will adopt similar measures to the west in regards of the jb mandates?
Awesome video !
How to be a DN?
Step 1: Move.
Step 2: Apply this video.
Thank you so much.
You spoke the whole truth, Brett!
Great video thanks. For real I definitely need to start being digital nomad
Amazing video you just earned a follow! learned a lot from this thank you.
Really good advice. Thanks.
Gonna watch later hope the information is useful, I plan on starting remote work this coming year. Have a nice day in Chiang Mai
Maybe a little off topic, but I was wondering how do you know that your business is a success/successful digital nomad? Is it a certain amount of revenue made, a number of clients, or making more than you spend in thailand etc....
Success is in the 'eye of the beholder' - I guess it really depends on your own goals?
Successful is when you can afford to live/save and not worry about a day job anymore
I’m renewing my passport and coming there asap :)
Gidday Brett..Phil from Australia here...I'm paranoid about Karaoke and roosters and dogs barking after living in Philippines...is it better there?
Kareoke is the absolute worst. I have been to Thailand three times, for a total of 5 months. I never had an issue with kareoke but I never lived very local. Always a high rise condo or hotel. The street dogs however.. I was chased a couple of times but no noise disturbances to mention. 👍Hope this helps.
@@thephilippinesforus A way to stop stray dogs (especially those from your neighborhood) from chasing you is to feed them something. Once they become friends with you, they will stop barking at you
Is it too late at 32 with no experience?
Thank you, Great Video!
okay.. Best business idea ever? to do IRL live streaming in the Middle East: where, maybe, I do whatever the live streamers say.. I feel like a TON of people would pay to see it... but it feels like, a short career... running into a hall of knives and stray bullets... nah. too dark-webby... however... i do really want to go to Somalia for no reason; idk why.
very good advice mate but i have some problem with choosing what im going to do?
today i say i wanna be utuber but next week i study c# how to make game next thing i study how to draw like i my self dont even know what to do or choose?
2nd i dont my weakness and my strenght i im 27 3 more year to 30 and i still lost on in life not knowing what to do and what to achieve even tho i write on my book the outcame still the same im easily lost and dont know what to do...but still nice advice mate ) keep up the good work )
Every time I do surveys I don't get paid now I am going to school trying find financial aid for housing and My pocket
Love your guides and help. Thank you very much. If Im up your way love to catch up for a beer.
Great Video,
But I have a question,
You called some of online skills, like
SEO , service provider and web design.
Aren't those programming skills in your opinion?
Thanks
These are not considered programming skills, web design for example can be learned using design tools like figma, sketch, etc. where you are just designing the actual “look” of the website, not the coding part, you’d then hand over your design to an actual programmer. There are workarounds like wordpress e.g. that will enable you to do both fairly easily. Providing a service could be anything from making small edits to a website to writing content for people or even taking pictures. SEO is optimising a web presence like websites or sales funnels for the world to actually find your content on google e.g., so again no programming skills needed here as well. Pretty doable with wordpress too. Hope that helps 😅
@@dvekmt I really appreciate your complete reply.👍🏻
@@dvekmt Apart from YT, have you met in real life or do you know of an old school mate or colleague etc, IRL, who lives off those things like SEO, web design, proofreading, etc? Probably not. I personally haven't...and I have worked for over 10 companies, lived in over 10 cities and I am in IT.
Now how can I join there
very informative
This is insanely amazing, dreams and goals brother! Let me know if you want to connect if you and your team are looking for a video editor. I can send my cv and portfolio.
very good advice m8t
Brett do u believe 10 to 15k in gbp savings is enough to go to Thailand with as a digital nomad, my income would be via trading
Would last you a year
@@brett_dev ok thanks wasn’t planning on using all the savings really just to start up
Did you managed to get consistently profitable by trading?
Hi Brett, have you met other digital nomads that were successful daytraders? Not someone with a big investment portfolio, but people that daytrade for a living.
Hi Alex. I do Daytrading (index trading only) for +/-7 Years now (from home) with a modest account. I will move to Thailand in 2022 and make a living there with Daytrading. I should have done that much earlier already to be honest. Do the preps now and then go.......
@@rinylangendoen3328 That's awesome, Riny! I've been trading about 6 years now, and planning to get funded from remote prop firms combined with my personal acct. Planning to make the jump in about 2 years!
Iv always wanted to do something being a digital nomad but never thought what. could ether of you suggest how to learn and get into day trading please just reading what it's about it does intrest me.
Noiceeeee 👌
I think im the thickest person on the planet. I want to start doing an online business but i have no clue what to do. It is a great video but you lost me after step 2.
Is 29 years old too late to start?
Yes, you should have made a million dollars before you were 12 at 29 you've basically got one foot in the grave.
@@brett_dev I found difficult to focus just one thing? What would you recommend for coding or mkt? Regards
it must be a shit idea lool love the harsh trush
What kind of animal is that in the background? Sounds like a rooster and a dog had a baby 🤣
Great video Brett. Have subscribed, and will now give you my email address for that free download ; )
Hey bro I'm just a normal guy I've been unemployed the past 2 years living off what little savings I work my life would get doing nothing with construction and grunt work and now looking for a better Outlook as money starts to run out I'm not trying to ask to be spoon-fed but I would really like a mentor to show me how to get Incorporated and get out in the US state and live some work be happy this face down depression is no longer it's hard bro it's just hard I truly want some kind of meaning in my life again you seem to have most of it figured out or at least know the secret hopefully you'll hit me back up on my page or email me I would truly appreciate being able to talk to you real with anxiety everyday is not a easy thing to deal with not knowing what direction you go in and not knowing what feels like nothing anymore
I hope ur doing okay
Awesome video !
Great video!
Great Video!