How to Quit Your Job and Travel Full-Time with Van Life Expert Nomad Brad | EP 3

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Are you tired of working endless hours just to maintain a lifestyle that leaves you feeling empty and unfulfilled?

Ryan has an insightful conversation with Nomad Brad, who at the age 32 Brad faced the realization - despite "doing everything right" with a successful business and a home, he was miserable and trapped in the daily grind.

Brad reveals exactly how he broke free from the conventional path to build a thriving life on the road, combining his technical skills with modern content creation to generate multiple income streams while living in a converted van.

Chapters:
06:06 - Offering custom van installations
17:12 - Van life friends
24:01 - Craved better coffee
26:46 - How to test digital nomad life

You'll discover practical strategies for transitioning from the 9-to-5 grind to location independence, including how to leverage your existing skills to create income on the road, essential tools and technology that make the nomadic lifestyle possible, and the crucial mindset shifts needed to succeed.

Brad breaks down his daily routine, sharing exactly how he structures his work and lifestyle to maximize both productivity and freedom.

Listen until the end to hear the single most important action Brad says you must take if you want to successfully transition to location independence.

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Chapters

• 6:06 Offering custom van installations
• 17:12 Van life friends
• 24:01 Better coffee hack
• 26:46 How to test digital nomad life

Transcript

Ryan Mellon: [00:00:00] Are you tired of working 50 plus hours a week just to maintain a lifestyle that doesn't make you happy? I sat down with Nomad Brad who at age 32 felt exactly the same way after realizing he was trapped~ in the trades ~working endless hours with no time to enjoy life. Brad made a radical change. He sold everything, his house, his business, and all his possessions to live life on his own terms.

For the past six years, he's been traveling the U. S. in his converted van, building a successful YouTube channel, and helping others find freedom through van life. Brad shares his journey from burned out tradesman to successful digital nomad, including exactly how he makes money on the road to a combination of technical installations and content creation.

He breaks down what a typical workday looks like and reveals his favorite tools and tech that make the nomadic lifestyle possible. Stay until the end till Brad shares the single most important mindset shift that helped him succeed. And the one thing he says you absolutely must do if you want to make the leap to location [00:01:00] independence yourself.

Hi, I'm Ryan Mellon and welcome to Digital Nomad Nation. Seven years ago, I was trapped in two dead end jobs. Now I'm a digital nomad and serial entrepreneur who has achieved financial freedom. So now it's your turn. I will bring you real unfiltered stories from people just like you. We've broken free from the nine to five to create extraordinary lives.

You'll hear about the thrill of waking up to sunrises in Medellin, to watching sunsets in Bali, and the challenges of building a business or working remotely from the road. We'll explore the joy of forming connections across cultures and the occasional pitfalls of constant travel. Get ready for stories that will ignite your imagination and practical tips to fuel your own adventure.

The life you've always dreamed of is just one bold decision away. Your path to a life less ordinary starts [00:02:00] now. 

Here with us today. We have Nomad Brad, welcome Brad. 

Nomad Brad: Hey, thanks for having me, Ryan. Happy to be here. What inspired you to become a digital nomad and how did you start? Well, yeah, you know, what's crazy is I feel like when we're, when we're younger and we're kind of going through life, you know, when you don't have a lot of experience, you're just kind of following the path that's been set out for you.

And you're just kind of going in that direction. And so that's what I did. I went to school and then I went to a little bit of college. And then I ended up deciding college wasn't for me. And so I got a job in the trades and, you know, next thing I knew I was 32 and, uh, I made pretty decent money. I did buy a house and, you know, so I did all the things that people tell you, you need to do to be happy, you know, short from like getting married and starting a family, but all the financial stuff, I kind of [00:03:00] hit and.

The crazy thing is I just kind of had a realization one day that like I have, you know, I've hit these benchmarks and I have some money and some toys and all this stuff. And I was just pretty miserable. And at 32, I really felt like my life was over. I realized I didn't have really any free time. I was working so much and I would buy things, but I didn't even have time to enjoy the things I would buy because I was always working.

And then when I wasn't working at my job, I was working to maintain my house. So on the weekends, you know, I was cleaning gutters and doing yard work and fixing the plumbing. And I was just like, this can't be it. I just literally felt like I'm not having fun anymore. I'm not really enjoying my life. I'm just working all the time and I was in a unique position where I've always been someone that just kind of am able.

I'm comfortable with a lot of change. And so I was just like, you know what? This is not working. I don't want any of [00:04:00] this anymore. And so I just Decided I wanted out and I sold everything everything I had in my house. I had a business In the trade all my possessions I and I even got down to the point where I was like, okay I'm i'm I also saw the video on minimalism and so I was like i'm selling everything I mean I got to the point where I threw out boxes of like toys from my childhood You know all that stuff you accumulate that you don't really need but you can't get rid of it I just trashed everything And and bought a van You And converted it into a camper and started traveling.

Ryan Mellon: That's awesome. That's awesome. And that's how we met. So back, just to give a little backstory, it was 20, you were traveling with your partner in Oregon and the band, and I was traveling with a couple of friends in an RV. And we ran into each other and just set it off and we traveled for a couple of weeks together, doing some epic hikes to waterfalls and just chilling out and camping [00:05:00] and sharing meals and having a good time, um, helping, helping each other out with repairs on vehicles.

You were definitely a big help on that because we were new to the whole. RV slash van life and definitely appreciate your help with that. So yeah, that's kind of how we met and I've been watching your progress on YouTube since then. It's, it's really cool because you, you know, you are a digital nomad, but then you also, you know, with your YouTube and showing people how, how the lifestyle is, but then you're also still doing in person work, which I think it's unique.

So tell us a little bit about the type of work that you're doing while you're working while you're traveling. 

Nomad Brad: Yeah. So when I started out doing van life, I was purely digital and I didn't really have my own stuff going. So I was working for other people, editing videos, doing social media work. So I was just [00:06:00] purely digital growing other people's stuff.

And then I decided to make my own. I didn't even make a YouTube until after we. Already met and then I started kind of documenting my journey and just stuck at that for a few years. And it, you know, it's a slow growth, at least for me, it was. And then about a year ago, because a lot of the videos I did were like skill based.

It was a lot of electrical and solar videos. And because I had a background in the trades, I was already pretty comfortable. Doing that type of work. And also I was really comfortable, you know, working for other people. So like bidding jobs and ordering materials and, you know, the whole process of doing work for someone else, you know, on those types of jobs.

I was comfortable with it. So I decided to just open myself up to do these installations for other van lifers, because there's not a lot of. People who will do what I do. A lot of companies don't want to work on like custom conversions. You know, they just want to work on like factory sprinters and RVs.

So [00:07:00] I kind of fill a gap that exists in the marketplace. And so a lot of people are, are pretty happy to find someone that understands van life and knows the equipment and is willing to install that for them. So it's been a nice blend. One thing I'll say is that what's cool now is as my YouTube channel grows, I'm getting more people that are reaching out, requesting me to do in person work for them.

So the content kind of helps, you know, fuel my in person business. 

Ryan Mellon: I love that, and I love that you're just sharing so much technical information so that, you know, if you are someone who is on a tight budget and you do need to install solar or troubleshoot something, you can watch our videos and, and, you know, figure some of this stuff out yourself.

So, I love that you're, you're helping people for free, and then you're also getting work from it as well, which is awesome. 

Nomad Brad: Yeah, it's worked out pretty well. And I even have like an intermediary step where for people that want to try to DIY it, but they don't necessarily [00:08:00] completely have confidence where I actually design a system for them.

give them a list of all the components, all the precise stuff. So they just basically have to almost assemble it rather than trying to wrap their head around all the intricacies of it. So whatever I can do to help people, you know, whatever level they're at, I try to meet them there. And, uh, mostly I'm just in it, uh, to help folks find their own freedom.

Cause I know how enjoyable it is and what a difference it made in my life. Once I kind of got out of the rat race. And was able to enjoy my life a little better. And I see a lot of other folks in that same situation. And so I'm happy to help, help them out where I can. That's 

Ryan Mellon: awesome. That's very rewarding, both to live the life and then to help give back.

So I love it. Awesome. So can you explain, maybe describe like a typical work day for you while you're traveling? 

Nomad Brad: Yeah. So, I try to, you know, the way that I work is, I'll usually travel, and then I'll spend, you know, weeks or [00:09:00] months kind of in one area. So, I'm not just constantly on this, like, road trip, you know, around the country, which can be exhausting.

So, Like I'll spend winters in Arizona. Usually I spend summers in the Northwest right now. It's kind of this in between time. And so I'm in Southern California, but so I've been here for three months. And so I guess one thing I would say is, you know, like when I'm traveling, I try to just have travel days where I'm not trying to work at the same time.

I'm just driving, you know, getting to my destination, getting to a parking space for the night, that type of stuff. And then. When I do work days, I usually just, I'll work the whole day. So if I'm, so as far as like what a day looks like, I'll, I get up. I try to get up early, like around seven, do a morning.

I've been doing hot lemon water in the morning. Now is kind of a way to start the day hydrated. And so I've been enjoying that. And then I'll do a little workout. I have like a pushup board that I use to get a little. A little bit of exercise. I try to do a [00:10:00] morning walk as well, depending on whether and where I'm at, do a morning walk.

And then after I get that out of the way, then I'm in a pretty good space to work. And so if it's a digital nomad type of day, then I'll just start editing videos or filming or, you know, promoting kind of whatever the digital works space looks like. And the nice thing about being your own boss is you can just go at your own schedule.

So like for me, after about three or four hours of staring into a monitor, that's about all I can handle for a day. So I'll try to work for three or four hours and then I'll take a break, make some food, go for a walk, you know, do other stuff. So I kind of enjoy that, that I'm not just stuck at a computer all day.

Just for me, it doesn't work out. I get like. I get eye, like eye strain and headaches and stuff if I'm like staring in too long. So anyway, that's what I do there. And then if it's not a digital day, if I'm actually installing equipment for somebody, it's a similar process. I get up, you know, do my water, do a walk, little exercise, [00:11:00] and then I'll just start installing equipment for a job.

Ryan Mellon: It seems like you always pick some pretty beautiful and natural places. So it's super easy for you to just switch off the computer and get outside and get into nature and like recharge your batteries. 

Nomad Brad: Yeah, that's part of my goal. One of the main reasons I wanted to travel is so I could be in nature more.

And so I try to pick destinations that are beautiful and The cool thing is the way I'm traveling. I get to see all different types of scenery. So like I spend the winters in Arizona, so it's desert and rocky. And there's some of the most beautiful sunsets actually I've found in Arizona. But then like right now I'm on the beach, there's palm trees, you know, I'm, I'm pretty close to the ocean.

And so that's kind of a nice little change. And then as we get further into summer, I'll be up North, up in the mountains, up in the pine tree forest. So another thing about me is I like change a lot. And so I like to have all the different locations. Like if I had to just choose one [00:12:00] place, I think that would be pretty tough for me to just want to be in one location all, all year.

For sure. 

Ryan Mellon: For sure. I totally understand that. So like, how would you, how do you choose your deck next destination? Is it mainly based on weather? Is that your biggest thing? I'm always 

Nomad Brad: trying to find the good weather. And so that, that's kind of my initial thing that I'm looking at. That's why I'm not spending winters up in the Northwest.

I'm not spending summers in Arizona where it's, you know, a hundred degrees every day. And so the first thing I'm doing is following the good weather. And then beyond the good weather, I'm looking for good locations. Good scenery or maybe locations I haven't been to, but then additionally like to support my physical in person installations, I also, you know, want to be somewhere where there's like a, a pretty good economy and kind of larger.

Larger cities. And so that's not something I do all year. Like I'm not focused on [00:13:00] installing in person primarily all year, but that is a consideration that I make. 

Ryan Mellon: Okay. I like it. So I know you do a lot of travel in the States and you had mentioned to me recently, maybe you might be thinking about doing something out of the country.

Is that still something you're thinking about? 

Nomad Brad: Yeah, a hundred percent this year. Since I've started the in person installations, it's really, it's like doubled my income. And so, and then also my YouTube took off a lot this year too, so finally I have like a solid financial base where I can, I can afford to just kind of park the van and travel.

And so, yes, I want to, I want to travel. It's internationally. I want to leave the country and just, you know, I'll just take a backpack and fill it with as much stuff as I can and take off. And I'm pretty good about that. Like I don't need much, you know, I'll take a few, few pairs of socks and underwear and a couple of t shirts and just see what happens.

I'm totally cool with that. 

Ryan Mellon: Yeah, absolutely. I think you [00:14:00] embrace the minimalism very well. And. And through my own experience, being a minimalist and doing a lot of backpacking, it's the way to go, you know, the less you can do without the, or the less you can do with it, the easier it is to travel and just get up and go with the wind and, and make it happen.

So I really love that. Tell me about, like, some of your most rewarding experiences you've had since you, since you've gotten out of the nine to five and you're now on the road. 

Nomad Brad: Yeah, you know, one of the biggest things is that I'm able to, you know, spend more time with the people that I really care about.

Like for example, my parents are getting older. My dad's like 75. He had cancer a few years ago. And so I know my time with my parents is limited. And so this winter, I, they live in Arizona now. So this winter I drove down to Arizona. And I actually parked my van in his driveway for a couple months and just hung [00:15:00] out with them.

You know, we did some projects together, went down to Mexico for the day and just kind of hung out. Right. And I realized. Like with my old lifestyle, I was so busy. I barely even had time to talk to my parents on the phone, let alone visit with them in person. And I just know that, you know, when I, as I get older and they pass, I'm not going to look back and say, man, I wasted three months that winter hanging out with my dad, I should have been working so I could buy more stuff.

Right. Like that's not going to happen, but instead I'm able to, you know, create memories and, and just spend time the way that I want. And so like, for me, that was pretty big, just being able to do that and not feel stressed out. And like, I have a job that's kind of. Like a lot of people, I feel like they get stuck where they're working and then they try to fit in the stuff they want to do, like on the sides.

And for me, it's the opposite, right? Like I'm going to do what I need, need and want [00:16:00] to do. And then the work I'm going to fit in around it. And that's, I think the biggest difference. 

Ryan Mellon: Yeah, it's a change in priorities. I love that. Awesome. So kind of following after that, like, how do you, I know you have a little bit of community, like, how do you maintain connections and how do you keep up with community of other van lifers as you move throughout the country?

Nomad Brad: So yeah, all my van life friends are on Instagram. And so that's usually, I mean, when it comes down to it, when you live this lifestyle, any type of digital, any type of nomad lifestyle, you're moving around a lot. Most of your friends are going to end up being nomads because you guys have a similar lifestyle.

You have the, the kind of time. You know, that's open where you can hang out together. So, and then going along with that is you're all kind of moving around on your own path. And so probably the biggest change is that you're going to not see your friends in person as often, right? Versus in the old [00:17:00] life, you live in a neighborhood, you get to know coworkers, you go out for drinks and stuff.

And then there's a lot of in person regular interactions. So it's different, but you know, I think at least for me, the difference is you really appreciate the time you get to spend together. And you don't take those relationships for granted and then it feels really special when you do link up or if you're together for a week or two, you really enjoy that time.

And then when you part ways, you, you kind of miss those people. And I think that's a good thing. You know, I think when we're around each other all the time and kind of going through the same old stuff, it's just, you know, it kind of gets monotonous and then you kind of tend to take all that stuff for granted.

Ryan Mellon: Yeah. Absolutely, like it for me, I feel the same way. So I do a lot of international travel. I'm not in a band, but, um, flying all over the place, but I'm gone 6 months out of the year. So when I am home, I'm connecting with family and friends on want a much deeper level. [00:18:00] I'm doing more with them. Because, you know, there was just 6 months where it was just, you know, texts and maybe some FaceTimes, but I'm also meeting amazing people on the road and all the, the best ones that I meet, we stay in touch and I've gotten up with several people, whether it's been in their, their home country, they've come to the States and they, you know, toured around with me or we plan travels together.

So you, you kind of have like two sets of friends. You've got the nomad friends and then you still. Have your connections and friends at home. So that's awesome. 

Nomad Brad: Yeah, that's a big one. And I think, you know, for me, the thing I've realized too, is when you live this lifestyle, because, because the things you're doing are not in, it's not like a habit or a pattern, right?

Like you're all, you're in different locations, you're taking different routes, you're going to places you've never been before. So. You meet a lot of different people and there's a lot of cool [00:19:00] interactions and almost like this little, uh, like these special moments that come up that you wouldn't experience when you're living the same life every day, right?

When you're driving from your house, To your job, you stop at the same grocery store, you go home and watch Netflix. Like when you're in that pattern, that's so regulated, there's very little variety, but when you're living this lifestyle, there's a ton of variety and it makes things really exciting. And that's where you also meet other cool people that are doing the same thing.

And then you get together all these people that have all this randomness and excitement going on. And it's a completely different life. It really feels like you're living on the outside of, of, you know, what everybody else is 

Ryan Mellon: experiencing. It's pretty cool. I would agree a hundred percent. I've always said, it's like when you meet people on the road, it's like a 10 X generator for making friends.

Like when you just bump into somebody, you can just click and then you're off to doing cool stuff, checking out places. And you would just not you [00:20:00] would never do that in regular at home 9 to 5 job. You don't bump into someone at the supermarket. And the next day you guys are chasing down waterfalls or doing something like that.

It just doesn't happen, but it totally does happen in the nomad life and the circles and the places that we congregate. And then, and that we stay at. So I really love that aspect 

Nomad Brad: of it. Yeah, that's a good point. It would be interesting to kind of evaluate, like evaluate why that is. You know what I mean?

When you're in your normal life. Yeah. You might meet someone you click with, but then that's it. You know, you're not going out camping together or hiking or for the most part, you know, you're just going back to, yeah. 

Ryan Mellon: Very different. It's very different. It's just something you got to experience for yourself.

I think one of the biggest questions I wanted to ask you is like, what are the biggest tools and technology that you rely on daily as a nomad? 

Nomad Brad: Yeah, the first biggest tool is my smartphone. That's, [00:21:00] I mean, that's how I communicate. You know, with everybody through phone, email, social media apps. So obviously a smartphone internet connection.

And then I use my laptop to edit my videos and, and do some other stuff, but that's really it, you know, like when I go international, I mean, I like your, uh, your thing was like, what was it like laptop and a backpack or something? 

Ryan Mellon: Yeah, the old blog business in a backpack. 

Nomad Brad: Yeah. Business in a backpack. And that's my thing is like, all I need is a phone, a laptop and a backpack.

And I can take this whole show on, you know, international. And so I love that. It's that simple. 

Ryan Mellon: Awesome. And as far as like, is there any specific tools or technology in specific demand, like that you just love or that makes your life great? Yeah, so I 

Nomad Brad: mean, honestly, probably my favorite thing is this espresso maker.

You know, it's the simple stuff, right? But for the whole time I've been in van life, up until [00:22:00] two months ago, I, all I had was like a basic drip coffee maker, coffee Like where you put the filter in, then you pour the hot water in it. And it, you know, it's fine. It's coffee, but I was always still craving the like cafe style coffees.

And so I was still always going out and buying coffees everywhere. And you know, coffees are six bucks a piece and then you got to tip the burries up, you know? And so I was just like, why don't I just buy a machine? And I finally did it. This one was 130 bucks on Amazon. You can't tell, like the, the taste is wonderful.

It does the foam on top. I mean, you, I can't tell the difference. And so now all of a sudden when I get up, I can just make one right here. I don't have to go anywhere. It saves me money and it's just really enjoyable. So I'm definitely super stoked on that. Yeah, espresso machine. 

Ryan Mellon: Love it. Love it. There's always like one thing, like, you know.

You really enjoy for me, like I, I have, I carry my, I got my mouth book and then I also have a [00:23:00] global hotspot that works all over the world. So right now I'm at in a coworking space and Peru and Cusco, Peru and Salina there are popular like chain of hostile hotel slash coworking space. And the Internet's okay for this today, but like, sometimes it's not.

So I'll carry my global hotspot with me as a backup. You can buy data on the fly, et cetera. So, yeah, I definitely want to I'll get that information from you on your on your copy maker. And maybe we can put that in the show notes. And then, as I wrap up, I wanted to just ask you. Like, for people that are looking to get into either van life or digital nomad life, what kind of advice, what advice would you have if they're looking to get started?

Nomad Brad: So, what I would say is anything you do in life that is of value, it's gonna take effort. And when you're starting out with anything new, you know, it takes time to establish yourself. There's [00:24:00] a learning curve. So basically anything you want to do, it's not really quick. It's not really easy. So I think if you, if you wanted to be a digital nomad, really at the core, What you want, you don't really want to be a digital nomad, right?

What you want is you want time freedom and you want location independence, right? Like that's really the things people want. And so I would say, make sure that you actually enjoy that and are comfortable with it. Before you make the leap, because some people find out that they really like having a routine and some people like not some people like things to be very predictable and they don't want uncertainty and maybe They really want schedules and structures and digital nomads kind of opposite, right?

So I would say, you know, kind of try it out for yourself And just see, you know, maybe just before you go all in maybe take a little vacation You And try it out and see how you do, how you do in that climate and in that [00:25:00] situation. And then if you decide it's for you, you have to go all in the, there's an old, there's an old saying that you have to burn the ships, right?

So like back in the day when armies would attack, they would burn the boats so that there was no returning home. You have to succeed. That's the only option. And so I would say, go all in. That's what I did. I sold everything. There was no like, Oh, I, I don't know. Maybe I'll just go back and work. It was, everything's gone.

And that's really, I think the best move, the best move, because then at that point, your only option is, is to go forward. And so at that point, you'll, you'll find a way to make it happen. 

Ryan Mellon: I love that. I love that. And yeah, I, I think you made a good point, like, uh, with a test, you know, for me, I was working 2 jobs, 14 hours a day, 6 days a week.

And I finally, like, after much negotiation was able to get both my employers to agree to give me 2 weeks off at the same time. Which was totally unheard of. And then I flew to Costa Rica by [00:26:00] myself, did a solo trip and then just absolutely changed my whole perspective on everything. I came back to work, not refreshed from vacation.

I came back to work, like I'm done with this as soon as possible. And it really lit a fire under me. And that's when. I really started to like just hustle and save every penny. And then I quit my job and started doing this full time. So I love that. Where can people connect with you? I have a 

Nomad Brad: website that I'll give you, or it's like a link tree type thing.

And so from there it has links to all my social and my YouTube and my websites. So I'll, if you can put that in the notes, that'd be great. I had a question for you, my man. So a lot of my audience. Are interested in van life. And the biggest question that people have is how do they make money on the road?

That's people's number one question. And so I told I did a live last week and I told the [00:27:00] people I was going to talk to Ryan and see if he has any advice. And so what I'm, what I'm curious about is like, you know, what services you offer. And if you have, Stuff that's practical for folks that need to get started, like without, without a lot of capital investment.

Right? Because I know, I know, like you did some real estate stuff and you can't really start from zero and real estate. And so I'm curious, you know, what, what you can offer to help folks that want to try to be a digital nomad. 

Ryan Mellon: Sure. Well, first off, I want to just put off that myth, myth that you cannot start out in real estate with no money.

Right. You really can start out in real estate with very little to zero dollar in your bank account Um using other people's money as leverage doing stuff like wholesaling which takes zero dollars out of pocket to get a contract Something under under contract and then you sell your rights to to [00:28:00] someone else and then hey, I just made five or ten thousand Now you can use that to kind of keep keep moving But so like I do one on one coaching with people Not just in real estate, but anybody who really wants to get out of their 9 to 5 and do the digital nomad lifestyle.

And it really just comes down to whatever you're interested in. And what are your, what are your skills? So, I've had people that, you know, they just work a regular job that's at home and they are, they are already working remotely. Well. You can do that from anywhere in the world. There's very few jobs where you can't get away with that.

Like, maybe you work for the government. There's extra security protocols that make it more challenging. But if you can work on a computer, if you have any kind of skills like that, you can be a freelancer on sites like Fiverr or Upwork. So there's so many different ways of making money. And so [00:29:00] what I do is just kind of help figure out, like, what do you want?

Where do you want to go? How much is that going to cost? What does the lifestyle look like? What are your skills? What are you good at? And then we just kind of make a game plan step by step. Where do we start? Here's our end goal. And we come up with a just custom one on one plan to get that person from where they are now to their dream life.

So it's, it's wide ranging and I hope that answers your question. 

Nomad Brad: Okay, cool. Yeah, because a lot of the people. A lot of my subscribers probably don't necessarily already have a specific skill set. You know, that's in demand in an online marketplace. So they would be kind of starting at square one with maybe not a lot of experience.

So I guess that was, yeah, that was my question is if, if there's options, you know, like for someone that just, cause some people just want a job, right? This is when you log in and this is when you log [00:30:00] off that type, which is fine. So I wasn't sure if you had, you know, Information on how to help those folks, you know, be rather than folks that are really trying to like build their own business.

Ryan Mellon: Absolutely. I mean, there's a lot of platforms and places on LinkedIn where you can get entry level positions that are remote and just start from there. I really always just go back to like, what are you interested in? I think it's, it's really important to, to go that route because if you just get a job, that's a job that's remote, it's not going to be as rewarding as, you If you could find something that you actually enjoy to do and are interested in doing, and you can almost find anything that you're interested in, in some way, shape, or form to do it online, whether it's eating it or actually doing the job itself.

Awesome. Yeah, that sounds great. Awesome. Well, I know you got. Plenty of cool stuff to do the rest of the day. And I'm here in Cusco. They're doing, there's [00:31:00] parades in the street every day for one of the holidays they have here. So thank you again for sharing some of your insights. And I hope that this helps some of the folks out there looking to get into the digital nomad 

Nomad Brad: life.

Yeah, I appreciate it, man. Hopefully the next one will be in person in some Latin American country. Let's do it. I'll grab, I'll grab a ticket and meet you somewhere. We'll do it in person. 

Ryan Mellon: That would be awesome. We definitely will do that. Awesome. Well, again, thank you. And I'll put everything in the show notes for Nomad Brad and his YouTube channels and all his links, so you guys can check him out. 

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