Start a Freedom Business
Continuing a pattern that I’m slowly turning into a business model, I’ve just published a brand new book that addresses a lot of the questions I’m most frequently asked by readers, while also expounding upon the topic at hand in directions that I think are important to understand.
The book is called ‘Start a Freedom Business,’ and as the name implies, it’s about getting started as an entrepreneur.
A key point of differentiation in this book and others on the same topic, however, is that in it I focus on building a sustainable business model that allows you to earn time as well as money, rather than the kind that drains you of your time in exchange for the opportunity to strike it rich years later.
There’s nothing wrong with startups, of course, it’s just that their aim is generally to seek investment, which is a move that tends to eat up a lot of the founders’ freedom. No longer do you work only for yourself. No longer does the buck stop with you.
The concept of a Freedom Business is about building an asset or set of assets (your business, or other small ventures) that help you get closer to your ideal lifestyle. That will mean different things for different people, of course, but for most it doesn’t mean working 100+ hour weeks behind a desk, and it doesn’t mean stressing the best years of your life away, hoping to strike it rich through investment or IPO.
If you’re looking for a good kick in the pants to get you motivated about making 2012 the year you break free and make a change to your lifestyle, and if you want a concise foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge, along with resources that will help you expand that knowledge further, you can snag a copy of Start a Freedom Business today on Amazon for $0.99 (I’d love a review after you’ve had the chance to read it, too, if you have the time).
By the way: Start a Freedom Business got up to #7 for Entrepreneurship books on Amazon during the pre-launch (which was sent out to folks who subscribe to my free newsletter a few days ago); let’s see if we can get it up to #1 now that it’s officially launched!
Of course, if you haven’t read my other books, My Exile Lifestyle, How to Travel Full Time, How to Be Remarkable and Networking Awesomely, this would be a good time to snag copies of those, as well.
Want a free copy of Start a Freedom Business? A subscription to Exiles (my ‘everlasting ebook,’ full of travel stories and writing from the road) is $36 for the whole year, and will earn you a free copy of all books I publish for the duration of your subscription. Sign up before next Friday, and I’ll grandfather you in on this book, as well.
As always, thanks so much for all of your support, assistance and enthusiasm. Publishing is only as good as the people you’re publishing for, and the feedback and interaction I get from you fine folks keeps me motivated to keep on writing, and I love you for that.
Besos.
Hey colin, Just finished reading your book start a freedom business. I've been working on this stuff for a few months now and your book nails it.
Been to Melbourne dude?
Freedom is a great start doing this kind of business..Thanks for sharing..
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Just picked up a copy after reading your post on Passive Panda. I'm looking forward to more freedom.
SLee Fantastic! You'll have to let me know what you think! Oh, a review up on Amazon would be great, as well, if you have the chance :)
I like your title of "Freedom Business". I am an online entrepreneur as well and I have friends doing the same, but many of them are constantly seeking funds from angel investors, and I guess if they succeed, they will be rich, but I for one am scared of other people's money.
I'm so much happier working directly with clients, having a dumb amount of free time to do what I love (travel) then going boom bust (nothing to do with my blog name!) and being at square one again. Instead, I have become a brand upon myself, so when people need things, they come to me because they know I can help or know who can. You seem to be one of the same breed. Kudos.
TheWorldOrBust Sounds like you've got it figured out! I agree completely that investment complicates things and takes away freedom. It's far more likely that you'll make a lot of money and get to do what you want working for yourself and being profitable than that you'll strike it rich with the VC-lottery and manage to build the next Facebook.
TheWorldOrBust Angel investors are bogus in most cases because you don't work for YOU anymore.... I advise against them because your stress levels go up, even though most times they will say that they won't be involved... BUT of course they are looking for a return on their investment... most people forget this bit and when reality sinks in after the euphoria of money passes, the stress goes through the roof and the fun starts to slip away... Better to do it hard in the beginning and believe in yourself and your own ability in my humble opinion... hehe...
Adrian
Freedom is a brilliant concept. The problem is some people think its not enough to go around?
Jacko It's true, and it's because of how we're educated: to fit into a well-crafted box, rather than to build the box we prefer from scratch.
colinwrightJacko Abundance is everywhere and totally available to everyone... you've just gotta decide that you are worthy of it, because if you don't allow it in then you can't access it... It's like standing in front of a closed unlocked door with a million dollars on the other side; you know it's there but you've decided the door's locked... How you think counts! - Your personal values set your philosophy in life, this in turn dictates your actions and finally your results. To create results that you want, start with setting your values and this process starts with why you are doing what you are doing. Too many of us do things for the money instead of what we are passionate about... Billionaires tell us again and again, do what you are passionate about and the money will come if you persist.
Adrian
Thanks Colin for being a pioneer in this field and for helping me so much... my site will be up and running soon thanks to You, Corbett Barr and Ev Bogue... I'm looking forward to reading more about your adventures. I think your personal insights are inspired... I find you a very interesting and easy to read author. This is a new field of writing that should be taken seriously as a valuable medium for the every day consumer. Keep up the good work... BTW kewl Tshirts on your design store (threads for a non-standard life)... kind regards Adrian Price :-) (budding online Author and Entrepreneur)
Adrian Price Thanks for the kind words, and the insight, Adrian! It is a world full of opportunity out there, in publishing, and in just about every other field at the moment, and anyone who isn't getting their hands dirty and their mind blown is probably going to miss out on all the fun!
colinwrightAdrian Price No worries buddy... I totally agree!!!! I'm of the mind that we create our own luck through focus... and then happiness comes through doing what we are passionate about and this leads to the creation of awesome memories that fuel happiness... lol... but I rable , as usual... hehe
Adrian :-)
SOLD! 15 minutes ago I watched your TED talk on youtube. Then I found your website. Now I totes just signed up for a 12 month subscription to your life. Great use of time. Fill my head with your fantastic words Colin!!!! big kisses- uk fan xx
a_victoria Wow, thanks so much for the support and the kind words! I hope you enjoy the book (and leave a review on Amazon, if you have the time!), and that you dig Exiles as much as I (and my readership so far) have!
so....amazon says you book is a kindle edition and i need to buy a kindle too. can i not just read it on my computer? seems a silly question, but i dont know lol. thanks :)
Not a silly question at all!
You don't need a Kindle, but you do need the (free) Kindle software for your computer or phone. You can download it here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=sa_menu_karl3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771
colinwright I wish just about to despair that I couldn't get your book because I don't have a kindle! So glad I read the comments first. :)
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colinismyname Looking forward to reading it. Do you know emiliewapnick ? Just found her blog, looks like ideas you might like.
thomchambers thanks Thom! I hope you enjoy it!
joshuamillburn Is that the post-9/11 version of starting a French business?
RobMaguire Hahahaaa.
joshuamillburn Nice one, eh? ;-)
ensojourney thanks brother!
colinismyname Always happy to help you man! :)
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@colinismyname Always happy to help you man! :)
laura says: so….amazon says you book is a kindle edition and i need to buy a kindle too. can i not just read it on my computer? seems a silly question, but i dont know lol. thanks :)
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Not a silly question at all!
You don’t have to have a Kindle, but you do need the Kindle software for your computer, phone, iPad, etc. Thankfully, it’s free, and available here.
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Not a silly question at all!
You don’t need a Kindle, but you do need the (free) Kindle software for your computer or phone. You can download it here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=sa_menu_karl3?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771
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@colinwright I wish just about to despair that I couldn’t get your book because I don’t have a kindle! So glad I read the comments first. :)
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RobMaguire says: @joshuamillburn Is that the post-9/11 version of starting a French business?
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@RobMaguire Hahahaaa.
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@joshuamillburn Nice one, eh? ;-)
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hummm says: SOLD! 15 minutes ago I loved up your TED talk on youtube. Then I found your website. Now I totes just signed up for the 12 month subscription! Fill my head with your fantastic words Colin!!!! Excited. and will for sure be giving feedback. big kisses- uk fan xx
hummm says: SOLD! 15 minutes ago I loved up your TED talk on youtube. Then I found your website. Now I totes just signed up for the 12 month subscription! Fill my head with your fantastic words Colin!!!! Excited. and will for sure be giving feedback. big kisses- uk fan xx
a_victoria says: SOLD! 15 minutes ago I loved up your TED talk on youtube. Then I found your website. Now I totes just signed up for the 12 month subscription! Fill my head with your fantastic words Colin!!!! Excited. and will for sure be giving feedback. big kisses- uk fan xx
a_victoria says: SOLD! 15 minutes ago I watched your TED talk on youtube. Then I found your website. Now I totes just signed up for a 12 month subscription to your life. Great use of time. Fill my head with your fantastic words Colin!!!! big kisses- uk fan xx
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@a_victoria Wow, thanks so much for the support and the kind words! I hope you enjoy the book (and leave a review on Amazon, if you have the time!), and that you dig Exiles as much as I (and my readership so far) have!
colinismyname says: @thomchambers thanks Thom! I hope you enjoy it!
bnhjkl says: @colinismyname Looking forward to reading it. Do you know @emiliewapnick ? Just found her blog, looks like ideas you might like.
Adrian Price says: Thanks Colin for being a pioneer in this field and for helping me so much… my site will be up and running soon thanks to You, Corbett Barr and Ev Bogue… I’m looking forward to reading more about your adventures. I think your personal insights are inspired… I find you a very interesting and easy to read author. This is a new field of writing that should be taken seriously as a valuable medium for the every day consumer. Keep up the good work… BTW kewl Tshirts on your design store (threads for a non-standard life)… kind regards Adrian Price :-) (budding online Author and Entrepreneur)
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@Adrian Price Thanks for the kind words, and the insight, Adrian! It is a world full of opportunity out there, in publishing, and in just about every other field at the moment, and anyone who isn’t getting their hands dirty and their mind blown is probably going to miss out on all the fun!
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@colinwright@Adrian Price No worries buddy… I totally agree!!!! I’m of the mind that we create our own luck through focus… and then happiness comes through doing what we are passionate about and this leads to the creation of awesome memories that fuel happiness… lol… but I rable , as usual… hehe
Adrian :-)
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Freedom is a brilliant concept. The problem is some people think its not enough to go around?
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@Jacko It’s true, and it’s because of how we’re educated: to fit into a well-crafted box, rather than to build the box we prefer from scratch.
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@colinwright@Jacko Abundance is everywhere and totally available to everyone… you’ve just gotta decide that you are worthy of it, because if you don’t allow it in then you can’t access it… It’s like standing in front of a closed unlocked door with a million dollars on the other side; you know it’s there but you’ve decided the door’s locked… How you think counts! – Your personal values set your philosophy in life, this in turn dictates your actions and finally your results. To create results that you want, start with setting your values and this process starts with why you are doing what you are doing. Too many of us do things for the money instead of what we are passionate about… Billionaires tell us again and again, do what you are passionate about and the money will come if you persist.
Adrian
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I like your title of “Freedom Business”. I am an online entrepreneur as well and I have friends doing the same, but many of them are constantly seeking funds from angel investors, and I guess if they succeed, they will be rich, but I for one am scared of other people’s money.
I’m so much happier working directly with clients, having a dumb amount of free time to do what I love (travel) then going boom bust (nothing to do with my blog name!) and being at square one again. Instead, I have become a brand upon myself, so when people need things, they come to me because they know I can help or know who can. You seem to be one of the same breed. Kudos.
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@TheWorldOrBust Sounds like you’ve got it figured out! I agree completely that investment complicates things and takes away freedom. It’s far more likely that you’ll make a lot of money and get to do what you want working for yourself and being profitable than that you’ll strike it rich with the VC-lottery and manage to build the next Facebook.
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@TheWorldOrBust Angel investors are bogus in most cases because you don’t work for YOU anymore…. I advise against them because your stress levels go up, even though most times they will say that they won’t be involved… BUT of course they are looking for a return on their investment… most people forget this bit and when reality sinks in after the euphoria of money passes, the stress goes through the roof and the fun starts to slip away… Better to do it hard in the beginning and believe in yourself and your own ability in my humble opinion… hehe…
Adrian
Freedom is a great idea to start all along, At-least you can provide your free thought’s toward’s greatness of thing’s.
Just picked up a copy after reading your post on Passive Panda. I’m looking forward to more freedom.
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@SLee Fantastic! You’ll have to let me know what you think! Oh, a review up on Amazon would be great, as well, if you have the chance :)
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Tim_M says: Hey colin, Just finished reading your book start a freedom business. I’ve been working on this stuff for a few months now and your book nails it.
Been to Melbourne dude?
Awesome mate! I just bought your book, look forward to reading it.
I’ve just started on the freedom business journey myself, it’s a cool lifestyle, hope to
Awesome mate! I just bought your book, look forward to ploughing through it.
I just started on the freedom business journey myself, hope to follow in your footsteps & be able travel a lot more this year :)
Awesome mate! I just bought your book, look forward to ploughing through it.
I just started on the freedom business journey myself, hope to follow in your footsteps & be able travel a lot more this year :)
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