💡 Guest bio

Sam Laliberte helps people leverage the freelance economy as their quickest and safest route to entrepreneurship and a freedom-based lifestyle (freedom over your schedule, location and finances).

ℹ️ Introduction

In this episode of the Frugalpreneur podcast, we dive into the fascinating journey of Sam Laliberte, an entrepreneur who has masterfully crafted a lifestyle that blends work and travel. Join host Sarah St John as she explores Sam's unique approach to leveraging property for financial freedom, her extensive travel schedule, her strategic brand partnerships, and her valuable insights into running a business while prioritizing personal enjoyment and relaxation. Listen in as Sam shares her experiences and expert advice on freelancing, creating multiple revenue streams, and the art of self-promotion. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Sam's story and wisdom offer valuable lessons for anyone aspiring to live the freedom lifestyle.

📚 Timestamped overview

00:00 Invested in personal brand, upgraded website intentionally.

05:53 Freelancer maintains multiple revenue streams, survives challenges.

07:30 Wanted remote work, experimented with various jobs.

10:35 Motivation leads to efficiency and productivity.

14:49 Transitioning to a slower, more stable lifestyle.

19:31 Keynote and workshops on flexible work-life balance.

21:48 Identify audience, align with brands for partnerships.

25:50 Try time bounding new experiences to test.

29:36 "Embrace the journey and seek guidance, too."

31:13 Prioritize life first, enjoy summer, relax.

❇️ Key topics and bullets

Primary Topic: Sam Laliberte's Approach to Leveraging Property and Freedom

- Purchasing property in 2020 to fund freedom

- Furnishing the property for Airbnb-type renters

- Spending 6 months in Canada and 6 months traveling

- Balancing personal travel to Costa Rica and Europe

- Attending 4-5 international events for work

- Avoiding attachment to a specific location

- Leveraging property to fund freedom

- Balancing work and travel

Primary Topic: Sam Laliberte's Income Streams and Work

- Creating and hosting events, including speaking engagements

- Pursuing speaking opportunities through various platforms

- Providing workshops and keynote addresses

- Partnering with companies like Fiverr and WeWork

- Finding brand partnerships aligned with message

- Over-delivering in brand relationships

- Partnering with companies for brand alignment

- Pursuing speaking opportunities

Primary Topic: The Freedom Lifestyle Podcast

- Started podcast "The Freedom Lifestyle" in 2017

- Gained quick audience and sponsor traction

- Originally intended as short-term, continued production

- Value of time-bounding new projects

- The podcast as a marketing and thought leadership tool

- Interviewing digital nomads, remote workers, and entrepreneurs

Primary Topic: Personal Branding and Marketing

- Offering free clarity calls and launching "Your Next 90 Days" program

- Teal-themed website and investment in personal brand

- Designing lifestyle for almost a decade

- Utilizing specific colors and fonts for brand representation

- Adopting a foresty jungle green vibe

- Designing lifestyle and investing in personal brand

Primary Topic: Freelancing and Gig Economy

- Starting journey with freelance work in 2017

- Addressing myths about freelancing and gig economy

- Importance of pursuing a side hustle for extra income

- The misconception of a 9 to 5 job being the safe route

- Diversifying income and creating stability through freelancing

Primary Topic: Balancing Work and Personal Life

- Life-first approach to running a business

- Program prioritizing personal enjoyment and relaxation

- Implementing discipline and organization while balancing multiple gigs

- Shifting to a slower pace of travel

- Balancing work and travel without being tied down

- Integrating work and personal life efficiently

❓ Questions

1. How has Sam Laliberte leveraged her property to fund her lifestyle of freedom and extensive travel?

2. What insights can we glean from Sam's approach to establishing multiple income streams through speaking engagements, workshops, and brand partnerships?

3. How has Sam Laliberte used her podcast "The Freedom Lifestyle" as a marketing and thought leadership tool for her personal brand and entrepreneurship endeavors?

4. What are the key strategies Sam Laliberte employs in managing multiple freelance gigs, organizing her work, and balancing productivity with personal fulfillment?

5. How has Sam Laliberte defied conventional career norms by prioritizing her personal enjoyment and relaxation while pursuing business success?

6. How does Sam Laliberte's message of setting your worth and being resilient in the face of setbacks resonate with the concept of the "freedom lifestyle"?

7. What are the myths that Sam Laliberte aims to debunk about freelancing and the gig economy, and how can these debunking efforts empower aspiring entrepreneurs?

8. How has Sarah St John's and Sam Laliberte's unexpected success with their podcasts transformed their initial short-term plans into ongoing productions, and what lessons can entrepreneurs draw from this experience?

9. How does Sam Laliberte's emphasis on time-bounding new projects and reevaluating their success before committing long-term resonate with the concept of flexible work and creating a dream life?

10. In what ways can entrepreneurs learn from Sam Laliberte's experience in diversifying income, setting boundaries, prioritizing fulfilling work, and designing a lifestyle aligned with their values?

Resources

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