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# EP22 - P1:Traveling Around The World Without Flying As A Freelance Web Designer with Niall Doherty
- URL: https://www.digitalnomadcafe.com/podcast/freelance-web-designer-with-niall-doherty-ep22/
- Published: 2019-08-16T20:31:13.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-23T18:43:47.000Z
- Author: Adam Finan
- Tags: Podcast, Podcast Topic - Blogging, SEO & Affiliate Marketing, Podcast Topic - Freelancing, Travel, digital nomad, freelancing, #Migrated-1782239226080, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-06-23 18:27

## Traveling Around The World Without Flying As A Freelance Web Designer with Niall Doherty

Todays guest is Niall Doherty. Niall comes from Ireland and currently lives in Bali with his partner. Niall has been working online for 9 1/2 years as a freelance web designer and in 2019 doubled down on affiliate marketing on his main website [ndoherty.com](https://www.ndoherty.com/?ref=digitalnomadcafe.com).

In this episode we discuss Niall's journey from starting out as digital nomad almost 10years ago and venturing out into the world to travel and work online.

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## Key Takeaways From This Episode

- When starting out freelancing, your network is your net-worth. Look there for your first clients
- Why Marketplaces like Upwork are not the best place to kickstart your freelance business.
- Why sales is a key skill to learn and develop as a freelancer

## Podcast Episode Overview

- 1:00 Intro to Niall& his mad challenge - to circumnavigate the globe with our flying from Ireland
- 6:38 Getting your first clients as a freelancer
- 6:40- 7:30 Role Models & seeking inspiration from those who have done what you want to do
- [8:21 - Harness and develop your skill set to create freedom. Don’t travel without this! ](https://merch.amazon.com/landing?ref=digitalnomadcafe.com)
- 12:20 - Remote job / Freelancing vs owning an online business.
- 12.52- Learning about building authority sites. The 3 levels of online business models
- 18.48 Use your network! Facebook post your services and follow up with people. Set a schedule and treat it like a professional.
- 21:25 - Make a list of business owners who know you and reach out 1:1 - (door to door method)
- 23:15 - 24:15 You’ve got to sell. Freelancers and remote workers need to learn sales as a skill.
- 24:29 How Niall Found his first Client & recommendations for people who want to learn how to sell !
- 25:38 - Finding A Remote Job is competitive in 2019\. You need to bring your A game!
- 32:54 - Tips to build a business - Stay in one place! To build a business -don’t travel. You need the time available(Min 10hours per week). Pick a skill and hone it
- 33 - Policing the world of online courses - The launch of eBiz Facts!

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- [Connect on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ebizfacts/?ref=digitalnomadcafe.com)
- [Connect with Niall on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ebizfacts/)

## 7 Years as a Digital Nomad Video by Niall

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