You might think you have to stay in one place to earn more and live your life to the fullest. But there are many ways to make a living and still travel to the places you’ve always wanted to visit. You just have to make smart decisions, take note of your skill set, and be open to opportunities. You will never know what could happen unless you try it.
In this episode, Jerry Romine talks about his travels, how he lives the life of a nomad, and how he does business while visiting amazing countries. He shares his views and mindset about money and living the life of a minimalist. Jerry also discusses the places he would love to visit again and the places he probably would avoid going for a while.
Tune in to the full episode to find out how he operates on less than $3,000 per month!
3 Reasons to Listen:
- Discover what it's like to live like a nomad and earn.
- Learn how to visit foreign places on a low budget.
- Find out Jerry's routine for success.
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About Jerry
Jerry Romine is a Digital Nomad on a World Tour. He is an executive specializing in strategic marketing and conflict resolution. In 2015, he sold his properties and traveled the world on his motorcycle.
Connect with Jerry on his YouTube channel and Instagram.
Episode Highlights
[03:22] Getting to Know Jerry
- Jerry is a seven-figure entrepreneur and is currently working on his YouTube channel.
- He travels to various places while earning money online.
- Right now, Jerry is staying in an Airbnb, which costs $25.55 per night.
[07:05] Jerry's Traveling Tales
- Jerry has been traveling for five years full-time. He is living his dream and reminds everyone of the importance of pursuing their goals.
- Jerry reminds people who are scared of living abroad that meeting new and like-minded people is easy. Locals can make you feel like you’ve known them your whole life due to their hospitality.
“Whatever your dream is, you should pursue it.” - Click Here to Tweet This
[11:25] Jerry's Relationship with Money
“I respect money in the same way that you respect a tool, whether it's a hammer, a screwdriver or a gun. It can do a lot of good, or it can do a lot of harm, and it depends on the person that's behind it.” - Click Here to Tweet This
- Jerry respects money and recognizes it can do a lot of good or harm depending on the person using it.
- At a young age, he knew he wanted to be wealthy.
- He experienced hardships at first, and he later realizes that money comes to people when they're ready.
- Once he starts learning and doing things the right way, the money comes flowing to him.
“When it comes to money, when you're ready, the money can come to you.” - Click Here to Tweet This
[14:05] Jerry's Work Ethic
- A lot of Jerry's work ethic came from his hardworking mother, an immigrant from Germany, who found success in real estate.
- His mother has always been physically active, and he adopted this in his lifestyle.
- Jerry considers his mother as a source of inspiration for living well and maintaining the right attitude.
[18:18] On How the “Ballers” Portray Themselves in the Media
- For Jerry, “ballers” portray themselves on social media dangerously and unrealistically.
- He considers himself a big saver and doesn't blow money easily. For him, money is better saved or invested.
- Jerry got this attitude from his mother's lifestyle.
- He reminds everyone that humility is vital for success.
“I've always been conscious of saving money because the more money I could save, the more that my money can work for me.” - Click Here to Tweet This
[21:22] The Dangers of Celebrity Influencer Culture
- Celebrity influencer culture sells drama to entice more viewers.
- Jerry prefers to be a private, quiet guy than the guy bragging about his wealth.
- For him, staying quiet is beneficial if a person wants to get rich and stay ahead.
[24:14] Jerry's Failures
- The crash of '07 and '08 hit him hard and humbled him. It was a catalyst to changing his lifestyle and made him want to do something that wasn't geographically dependent.
- Although he experienced failures, he wouldn't want it any other way. Jerry considers tough moments as an opportunity to grow and know himself better.
- If people want to succeed, they must be willing to put in the effort and take risks.
[26:42] Jerry's Source of Humility
- When he was 18, he joined the Marine Corps. He shared it was an ego-boosting experience for him, and he learned more about humility there.
- Afterward, he went straight to the real estate world. The people he met along the way taught him humility.
- For Jerry, as people get older, they come to respect wisdom more.
[30:53] Jerry's Career Change
- When the market crashed and Jerry got hammered in, he knew he could get back to real estate because he has the skill set for it.
- However, Jerry later found out his heart wasn't in it anymore; he wanted to do something different.
- He became a Facebook marketer for a while and asked his friend to mentor him. Since then, the changes in his career and life have allowed him to try new things.
[33:40] The Importance of Investing in Yourself
- It's crucial to continue moving forward and learn.
- For Jerry, we must continue to progress because if we don't, we're not taking advantage of what is out there.
- We are in charge of our success.
[35:11] Jerry's Routines
- He always makes sure to eat healthily and be physically active when traveling.
- He limits what he puts in his system, such as the media he watches.
- Jerry welcomes positive influences in his life. He always reads motivational books.
- He always attempts to improve himself and his education by learning more about his craft.
[38:53] On Planning His Travels
- He takes 4 to 6 weeks to plan his trips.
- Jerry spends a month living in a country to get a real feel of the place.
- When he's traveling, he is always looking for a place he can call his “part-time home.”
- He always takes into consideration the expenses needed in his trips.
[42:56] Jerry's Best Places To Travel
- Jerry always looks at the costs and the benefits when visiting foreign places.
- He particularly likes traveling to developing countries. Listen to the full episode to find out the places he considers the best and why he chose these places!
[47:24] Jerry's Traveling Lifestyle
- Due to his constant traveling, he was forced to practice a minimalist lifestyle.
- He sold his properties and the things he owned. He only takes the items needed for his traveling.
- Decide what to bring and what to leave out. For Jerry, it creates a sense of liberation.
- Listen to the full episode to know how you can get essential things while traveling!
[54:22] Challenges in Traveling
- He talks about issues in passports and how he uses Google Flights to check good places to travel and ticket prices.
[56:29] 5 Months on a Motorcycle in South America
- His legendary 5-month adventure on a motorcycle in South America started when he was looking for his next trip. He invited his girlfriend, bought a motorcycle in Colombia, and took the tour.
- Listen to the episode for Jerry's full story, including the accidents and the challenges along the way!
- The total cost for the trip is $81.55 per day, including haircuts, bike repairs, fuel, and other expenses.
[01:03:47] Jerry's Tips for People Who Want to Travel
- Decide what you want to do, and go for it! Put your dream in motion.
- Get yourself a rainy day fund so that you have something to fall back on.
[01:05:15] What's Next for Jerry?
- He will soon visit Georgia and Armenia and then later go to Europe with his girlfriend!
“I'm always looking for a place that I might want to call a part-time home.” - Click Here to Tweet This
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