“Sailing to Success: 5 Powerful Money-Making Strategies That Fuel Our Journey!”

When our dream of Sailing the World slowly started to take shape, we had to come up with a financial plan to keep us sustained while traveling the oceans. It is now two years since we gave up our land life including our job, and we’re still going strong! So we must have done something right. In this article we will unveil the 5 strategies that have given us the courage to follow our dreams. We will hopefully inspire you to turn your own passions and resources into an adventure and to achieve your dreams!

Get ready to chart your own course to financial independence as we set sail together on this incredible adventure.

Method 1: Monetizing Our Travel Adventures

Diving into our 5 ways, we start with YouTube.
We started the youtube channel in 2019 and it took determination and patience to get to the magical 1000 subscribers mark. For us it was a video about the newly built metro system in Qatar. A first for the country, and a long awaited improvement in daily traffic. As you can see, it was something very local, that got us on the YouTube map. And once you get that little boost, it’s easier to stay excited in making more content. While our sailing episodes may not give us the best numbers yet, it’s fascinating to see how a random product review with instructions video turned into a surprising hit for us. This unexpected success taught us a valuable lesson: on YouTube, any subject can capture the attention of viewers and become a hit.

Everyone is unique, and we all have our unique skills and passions that can resonate with an audience. Whether you’re a master chef, a knitting enthusiast, a tech guru, or an avid traveler like us, there’s something extraordinary you can share with the world through YouTube. Embrace your strengths, unleash your creativity, and let your passion guide your content creation journey. ‘’Because when you put your heart in it, the world is at your feet.’’ 🙂

Remember, the road to YouTube success may have it’s twists and turns, but with dedication, authenticity, and a sprinkle of luck, your videos could reach countless viewers. The possibilities on YouTube are as vast as the open sea, waiting for you to set sail!

Method 2: Creating and Selling Digital Products

The second money business that is easily available for you online, is selling digital products. Imagine yourself basking in the sun in your swimwear, with an ice-cold lemonade next to you. You’ve just finished reading that best-selling book and feel charged up for some work. All you have to do is get your laptop out and start. Digital products give endless opportunities. In this article you can read 10 ways of creating digital products online from any place in the world.

We took the plunge with KDP, this is Amazon’s self publishing platform. Giving everyone the opportunity to write a best-seller yourself. Jolynn has put her love for kids and gentle parenting into a series of bedtime books for kids. We can’t say she has produced an international best seller, but the beginnings of something amazing are there! If this sparked your imagination, go ahead and follow your heart to get your first book published within no-time! 

Method 3: Leveraging Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is a popular online business model where you promote products or services on behalf of another company and earn a commission for every sale or lead. It’s a performance-based marketing strategy that benefits all parties involved. 

It is a way of rewarding you.

How does this work out for us? Coming back to YouTube, and our well performing video’s of Reinier explaining how to set up an Intex Pool and How To Keep Your BestWay Pool Clean, we have added affiliate links to Amazon. Basically, when someone watches the video and needs a cleaning kit, they get the link in the description below the video and after clicking this link, we get a commission from anything they buy in that session on Amazon. It is a way of rewarding you for your effort of promoting Amazon.
Don’t have a YouTube channel yet? No products you’re promoting right now? Have a look at this list of affiliate programs to find brands, companies and other products or services that you use in daily life. Choose the brand you love, the service you’re passionate about and share it within your community.

Method 4: “Unlocking Financial Freedom: Property Investment for the Digital Nomad”

As a full-time traveler, you can choose to invest in properties that align with your travel plans. Whether it’s a cozy apartment in a bustling city or a serene beachfront villa, the options are endless. These investments not only provide a place to call home during your travels but can also generate income through vacation rentals or long-term leases.

But keep in mind, successful property investment requires careful research and a solid understanding of local regulations. It’s essential to partner with trusted real estate professionals who can provide guidance on market trends, property management, and legal considerations.

Property investments generate income for you while you travel.

And even when you think you’ve ticked all the boxes, and nothing can go wrong… You always need to stay on top of managing your properties. For us, we calculated our monthly income based on the property investments we made, and this is where we sometimes cut short at the end of the month. When your tenants are paying late, or they lost their job or name any reason, it instantly reflects on your monthly budget dropping drastically. So make sure to never fully rely on property investments.

Method 5: Diving into the Stock Market: Our fifth income path.

One income stream that might sound quite obvious, but isn’t always that easy to do correctly, is to invest in the stock market.

Looking for a solid income stream that’s often overlooked but not always easy to master? Look no further than the stock market! Back when we were just regular employees, we decided to take a leap and invest a significant portion of our monthly salary in stocks. Thankfully, while employed we were fortunate enough to earn more than we needed to cover our expenses, making this decision a no-brainer. However, it’s all too common for people to increase their spending as their income grows. We consciously chose not to fall into that trap.