The newsletter for freedom-seekers
Most digital nomads start with a remote job. It pays the bills while you work around the world, but here’s the catch: your freedom is still tied to someone else’s schedule.
That’s why more nomads are becoming Nomadpreneurs — building businesses they can run from a laptop, anywhere. Instead of begging for “WFH approval” or applying for your next freelance gig, you own your income stream and set your own hours.
This isn’t about building the next unicorn startup. It’s about lightweight, flexible businesses designed to give you choice. Freedom to move cities. Freedom to say yes to a Tuesday morning surf session. Freedom to design a workweek that fits your life.
That’s what we’ll help you do here every week.
💡 BUSINESS MODEL SPOTLIGHT: FREELANCING FIRST
If you’re just starting out, freelancing is still one of the fastest ways to earn location-independent income.
But let’s be clear: freelancing doesn’t have to mean taking random $50 projects on Fiverr or cobbling together piecemeal work that leaves you stressed and underpaid.
The real opportunity is to treat freelancing like a business:
Pick a skill you’re strong at (copywriting, design, coding, social media management, marketing strategy).
Define who you serve (e.g. e-commerce brands, SaaS companies, real estate agents).
Create an offer that solves a specific pain point for that group.
When you do this, you stop being “just another freelancer” and start becoming the go-to solution for a specific type of client. That’s where consistency comes in — clients pay higher rates for specialists, and you can create recurring packages instead of living project to project.
👉 Action Step: Instead of saying “I’m a freelance writer,” try this positioning: “I help SaaS companies generate more inbound leads with SEO-driven blog content.” See the difference? One sounds like a gig worker, the other like a business owner.
Freelancing is your launchpad into being a nomadpreneur. Get this right, and you can later grow into an agency, digital products, or other scalable income streams.
📍 DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT: LISBON, PORTUGAL
Lisbon has quietly become a hub for digital nomad entrepreneurs — not just remote workers. Here’s why it’s a favorite:
Thriving startup + solopreneur scene: Tons of meetups, masterminds, and co-working spaces.
Affordable cost of living compared to other Western European capitals.
Community vibe: From nomad dinners in Bairro Alto to co-livings like Outsite and Selina, it’s easy to network with other builders.
Time zone sweet spot: Overlaps well with both the US and Europe, making client calls and collaborations easier.
If you’re looking for a city where you can work on your business and enjoy sunshine, pastel de nata breaks, and weekend surf trips — Lisbon should be on your radar.
Nomadpreneur Strategy
🌍 FREEDOM TACTIC: THE “3 WINS” RULE
Running a business while traveling can feel chaotic. Airports, timezone shifts, unreliable WiFi — it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly behind.
That’s why many Nomadpreneurs swear by the “3 Wins” Rule, popularized in the productivity world by J.D. Meier in his book Getting Results the Agile Way.
Here’s how it works:
Every morning, write down the three most important outcomes you want to achieve that day.
Outcomes, not tasks. For example:
✅ Deliver client proposal
✅ Publish landing page
✅ Lock in accommodation for next month
Anything beyond those 3 is a bonus — but if you get them done, your day was a win.
Why it works:
Keeps you focused when life is unpredictable.
Helps you avoid the endless, overwhelming to-do list.
Creates momentum (small wins compound into big wins).
👉 Try this tomorrow: Before you open your laptop, write down your 3 Wins. Then schedule them into your day first. Everything else can flex around your travel schedule.
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Solopreneur Power-Ups
⚡ TOOL OF THE WEEK: NOTION
Most freelancers and solopreneurs start with scattered tools — Google Docs here, Trello boards there, sticky notes everywhere. That’s where Notion shines. And as a bonus - the free plan is usually more than enough to get you started.
Why it’s perfect for Nomadpreneurs:
All-in-one workspace: Write client briefs, track deliverables, manage finances, and even keep a personal journal in the same app.
Customizable templates: You can build a lightweight CRM to track leads and clients. Create proposal templates so you never start from scratch.
Collaboration-friendly: If you bring on a VA or contractor, just share a Notion page and you’re instantly aligned.
Accessible anywhere: Syncs across laptop, phone, tablet — crucial when you’re juggling time zones.
👉 Pro Tip: Set up a “Client Portal” template where each client gets a shared page with timelines, deliverables, and updates. It looks polished, keeps you organized, and saves endless back-and-forth emails. You can even find pre-built free templates within Notion, saving you time and keeping you organized!
That’s it for this week. Build something that travels with you. 🌍
P.S. Forward this to a fellow nomad (or wannabe nomad) who dreams of running their own thing.