QLC 095: Freelancing Your Way to Freedom with Tom Kuegler

Today I’m excited to welcome Tom Kuegler to The Quarter Life Comeback podcast.

Tom Kuegler is a full-time freelance writer and digital nomad.

Shortly after graduating with a degree he paid $80 000 for, Tom realized that he didn’t want a traditional 9-5 job. He decided to start freelance writing and embarked on a roadtrip across the United States to see if he would enjoy the remote working lifestyle.

That trip changed Tom’s life. Since then, he’s become a top writer on Medium, went viral through a NowThis video, started his own publication called the Post-Grad Survival Guide, and gets to design his own work environment.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

• How to make an extra $500 per month on Medium
• How to start sharing your thoughts without starting a blog or website
• What it’s like becoming a self-employed digital nomad
• How to test if working remotely is right for you (even if you’re still employed)
• Why travel is so transformational
• Tips for getting started as a freelancer
• How to land a job you’re not qualified for

RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Medium Partner Program
• Adventurous Kate
• The Post Grad Survival Guide
• The Post Grad Survival Guide Magazine

QUOTABLES:

• “If I can work from home, I can work from anywhere”
• “I’m just in love with the world”
• “I love the uncertainty behind travel”
• “I wanted to prove to myself that I could do this”
• “I had no backup plan”
• “It’s all about the people you meet”

Finally, you can hang out with Tom on the various social media channels below:

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Medium | LinkedIn

THANKS FOR LISTENING!

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Thanks again for joining me on the show, Tom, and for sharing your story.

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Intro by Daniella Pellegrini | Music Credit: CharlestheFirst – Letting Go