A new baby in the block, travelpreneurship hasn’t been recognized by the dictionary till now.
Travelpreneur is a person who operates a successful business but has an independent location. It means that you get to run your business, earn good profit but is not restricted to a certain location.
But giving that this is a new form of work profile, there are thousands of questions that may arise.
How can I run a business while on-the-go? Is it really a profession? How can I earn money? What are the essentials I need to be able to be a travelpreneur?
To help out new entrepreneurs we have our new series- “I Am…” where we give a first person’s view to help & understand the market.
For today our topic is- I Am…A Travelpreneur
“Travelpreneur? Is it really a thing?”
This one tops the most when I tell people about my profession.
Or the next one goes like, “So you write travel blogs? And Insta-stories right?”
To be honest, I had my fair share of doubts when I left my job 3 years ago to do this. There wasn’t even a term for this job when I thought about running my business while traveling the world.
I have a digital business & also work as a freelancing SEO expert.
Yes, I do brand endorsements as well on my Instagram page. But that happened much later when my business grew along with my social media following.
I agree that not all jobs allow you to be a travelpreneur, but you don’t need to have a blog or be a social media influencer to be a travelpreneur.
Tavelpreneur lifestyle isn’t for everyone but here are few criteria where you can go for this profession:
- An SEO expert or analyst.
- A digital business owner whose whole operation runs on the laptop.
- A nomad who has already “made it” but looking for pointers on things like airlines, car rentals, homestays for his fellow workers.
- Someone in the tourism industry.
- And of course, a travel blogger or social media influencer or a photographer.
If your profession falls under these categories, then voila you are ready to be a travelpreneur!
One of the major attractions of my profession is, of course, the traveling part. But also on a business level, our jet-setter life has often allowed us to travel to different parts of the world to meet clients, crack new deals, etc.
Making Money…
A lot of times I get asked how do I earn money exactly?
Now the whole scenario of making money while traveling can be done in different ways. For instance, I do a lot of freelancing work apart from my business.
I do my meetings via Skype, Whatsapp, Google Duo, Zoom, Slack & other communication services. And for payments, I do online transactions of course.
With digital media thriving every day, money transactions, client meetings are no hassles!
Other than that, a great way to make money through social media posts like brand deals, promotions & sponsorships.
In fact, always being on the commute saves me a lot of money on electricity, office maintenance, daily commutes & others as all of my employees work from home.
The Absolute Necessities…
For a successful travelpreneur there are few necessities that he/she needs to carry.
For me I have a list:
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Laptop –
This is where my world lies. Go for a laptop that suits your work profile. A well-configured laptop is where you need to make your investment. Also, it is better to choose a laptop where you can easily get access to their service centers.
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A Wifi Connection –
To be precise a portable Wifi connection. Internet connectivity is crucial to bear in mind. For me, this is the heart of my profession. You need to be reliable, stay connected with your audience & clients. You need a fast internet connection.
For me, I use a Wifi dongle which is easy to carry & serves the purpose almost everywhere.
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Passport-
This one falls into the travel kit. You need to carry proper documents, valid passport all the time with you.
I also carry soft copies of everything, just in case.
This may seem absurdly obvious, but you wouldn’t believe the number of stories I have heard from friends about arriving at the airport having forgotten their passport or realizing—far too late—that it expired six months earlier.
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A Universal Adapter & A Hard drive-
One of the worst experiences that I had was to realize that I have a wrong-shaped plug for my laptop or phone!
It is literally a nightmare, that too when you are in the middle of some work, or deadline.
So I carry a universal adapter.
Also, a hard-drive is extremely necessary especially if you are a photographer. You need to keep your files intact right?
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Medicine Kit-
Listen, you need to understand that while on the road, there will be no one, but you to take care of yourself!
Get a list of the common medicines like Aspirin, paracetamol, mosquito repellent, antiseptics, Benadryl, eye drops, motion sickness tablets, antacids & some emergency anti-allergic medicines.
I carry a small bag full of medicines & first kit box with me. You never know the kind of effect a new climate will have on your health right?
Better be prepared!
Also, keep your luggage minimum. You do not want to dress up every day like you want to attend the Met Gala!
This will save you extra luggage costs.
Lastly, think carefully about whether you really want to be in this profession. Do not make any rash decisions. There can be many challenges of being a travelpreneur which a lot of people do not consider.
Therefore, make a calculative decision.
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