Around here, personal transformations happen all the time. Everyday folks who need a change seek out something fun — like photography and travel writing — and turn it into a means to see the world, replace their income, and create a new lifestyle. Everyone who’s successful at this mixes their hopes, dreams, and desires with […]
What would you do with an extra $1,000? Buy a new lens? Upgrade your camera bag? Take a trip? Hire a professional organizer or interior decorator? Pre-order the new iPhone 8? Buy a new drone? Go to Thailand? I’m announcing a $1,000 challenge this week… and, over the next few days, I’m going to tell […]
Everybody has a bucket list these days. I crossed Namibia off mine last year. I’m taking a group there this coming February if you’re interested (more details on our events page here). I don’t know about you but I do a little dance whenever I cross a new place off. I don’t even hear the […]
Are you on Instagram? All of our Instagram followers got a sneak peek inside our Costa Rica Travel Writing Expedition last month. If you’re on Instagram, go here to follow us for more sneak peeks and photos from our pros. It’s a great way to stay on top of what’s selling, what our experts and […]
Show me the company you keep and I’ll tell you who you are. It’s something my friend Erica’s grandmother liked to say but Erica was never a big fan of it. She thought her grandmother was trying to get her to judge people—to look down her nose at those who were different. So Erica remained […]
Richard Branson, the English billionaire, recently tweeted: “If happiness is the goal – and it should be – then adventure should be a top priority.” Easy for him to say. He’s a billionaire with his own private island. Earlier this week, I put import/export on your radar because of its big payouts. But even when […]
When I think about success in import/export, I’m always inspired by Marc Charles, the creator of our Importing Fortunes program. Marc’s a big business builder—he once helped a startup with an initial budget of less than $2,000 grow to $6 million in sales in just 36 months. And he’s a good guy to know if […]
My dad has a problem. He wants to retire but he’s not sure he can. He’s saved enough (he thinks) to live in the manner he’s become accustomed to. But rising healthcare costs are eating away at his savings faster than he expected, so he’s looking at avenues for extra income. He and I […]
One of the best ways to become a better photographer is to study great photography. Flip through magazines… stop in local galleries and see what’s on their walls… look at billboards and TV commercials… follow great photographers on social media… Start noticing what makes a great photo. What do you like? What do buyers like? […]
In Swahili soksi means socks but ushuzi means to fart. I’m gearing up for another trip to Tanzania in two weeks and I’m brushing up on my Swahili. Languages are important to me for all the reasons I said yesterday. They make me feel safer when I’m traveling… I like the challenge of learning new […]
