Preparing for World Travel: How I’m running my business and saving smartly for our big trip 🌍

Running my business during our trip

Many entrepreneurs ask themselves, “How can I keep earning while traveling around the world?” I had an inspiring conversation about this with my business coach from Unizo, and I now have a clear strategy for making my business location-independent.

1. Engage freelance photographers

Because I cannot and do not want to shut down my photography business just like that, I will be working with freelance photographers in Belgium. I will continue to do client contacts and possibly post-processing, while they do the photo shoots.

💡 I’ve thrown job openings out the door and already received many responses! In the coming week I am going to make a selection and invite candidates for an interview. Super exciting to put this team together!

2. Helping other photographers with automation & marketing

Many photographers struggle with their website, automation and social media marketing. Starting with you, I’m going to help them through an online course, coaching & done-for-you packages to work more efficiently as a photographer and reach more clients.

💡 I have developed packages and landing pages and will soon go live with my offerings! I am currently working out courses teaching photographers how to build their own websites, use their Instagram smartly and automate their workflow. This is going to be so much fun to share! 🎉 And I already have a first client to work out her website effectively. With that, I will be working effectively this week as well!

3. Creating content for travel companies & brands

How cool would it be to get paid for taking photos and videos while traveling? This is another next idea, I will approach travel agencies and tourism brands to provide content for their marketing. Digital nomad and photographer in one! 📸 I am very curious how the response to this will be!

Smart savings for our trip

In addition to taking care of my business, we are also in the midst of saving and cleaning up.

✔️ Minimizing & tidying – In each room I have already taken hold of everything we have, and in Marie Kondo fashion decided whether or not we need the item. As a result, many items have already been taken away to the dumpster park.
✔️ Selling items through Vinted – There also already numerous moving boxes filled with items that we will sell on Vinted or take to the thrift store. Thanks to Vinted, we also made a nice penny on the side anyway!
✔️ Furniture returned to Ikea – In exchange for vouchers (we resell those vouchers, if they don’t need it ourselves. That way we have an extra travel budget! 💰).
✔️ Fixing everything in the house – We are completing minor repairs in our house. Because our goal is to rent out our house smoothly. The nicer it looks, the better of course.

Big expenses: Investing in our home

Unfortunately, not everything is about saving money… Last week our flat roof was completely renewed and insulated. A big investment, but essential to the value of our home. My motto? Money comes and goes – and investing in quality always pays off.