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Roberto Gibbons Gomez. How to get paid to have fun!

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Roberto Gibbons Gomez. How to get paid to have fun!

Roberto from the Expeditioners is the dad many wish they could be. Instead of holding a steady job, he and his family are busy traveling the world, taking gorgeous photos for brands that pay for his living. Roberto is fit and happy, and is not concerned with the norm. Find out what it takes to be a self-made entrepreneur, and how to be paid to be happy.

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  1. Who Are the Expeditioners at 0:00

    Roberto Gibbons Gomez, better known by his brand name The Expeditioners , is an entrepreneur, creative content creator, and a social media influencer. Full answer

  2. How Did Roberto From the Expeditioners Get His Start in Business at 1:14

    Roberto's parents were both entrepreneurs, so he learned the ropes of selling and marketing from the early age. Full answer

  3. The Best Product Will Sell Itself, Right at 4:52

    No, that's actually a little bit backwards. Full answer

  4. How to Get Sponsored as an Influencer at 5:14

    Package your product so the dollar value is obvious to your buyer. Many influencers would ask to be sponsored, but that does not mean anything. Full answer

  5. What Is a Typical Day for the Expeditioners at 8:39

    "I'd all depends where we are and what we're doing. We just spent three and 1/2 months crossing Canada with a Jeep gladiator truck and an stream. Full answer

  6. What Is the Most Stressful Part About Being a Social Media Influencer at 9:52

    Cash Flow. You could be owed a lot of money, but the brands are yet to pay the bill. Full answer

  7. What Did the Expeditioner's Parents Think About Their Career Choice at 12:38

    It took Roberto's parents a long time to accept it because they did not understood the life of a content creator, until he invited them down to some of the… Full answer

  8. Is It Irresponsible to Be a Social Media Personality at 14:33

    "People used to look at influencers and social media and say, What's that garbage? Full answer

  9. What Are the Pro's and Con's of a Freelancer-influencer Lifestyle at 16:00

    You sacrifice stability of a recurring paycheck, but instead you get to choose how you spend your time. Full answer

  10. Can the Expeditioners Live as a Family in a One-bedroom Apartment? at 20:09

    Roberto Gibbons Gomez of The Expeditioners told Geek at Sea that his family lives in a one-bedroom condo in Whistler, which surprises people. Full answer

  11. What Makes Roberto Gibbons Gomez's Expeditioners Brand Work? at 21:49

    Roberto Gibbons Gomez told Geek at Sea he is an entrepreneur who shoots, not a photographer with a brand attached. Full answer

  12. Ski Bum or a City Slicker, Who's Got It All Wrong at 27:34

    Intrinsic success is more important than financial success. Full answer

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