Where to begin
The Digital Tentmaker
Quick Start
Five steps to building an income that supports a life of service. This is not a complete guide - it is a place to start. Each step links to a deeper article.
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Calculate your baseline
Figure out exactly how much money you need to live - not comfortably rich, just sustainably free. Use our baseline calculator to get a number.
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Choose a high-leverage skill
Pick one skill that can earn your baseline in 20-30 hours per week, leaving the rest for service. Software, writing, design, and consulting are the best starting points.
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Favor remote and async work
Not all remote jobs are equal. Learn what to look for - and what red flags to avoid - when evaluating whether a role can support a tentmaking lifestyle.
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Build toward location independence
Once your income is remote, start removing the other anchors: lease terms, subscriptions, commitments. Freedom is built incrementally.
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Bring others along
The goal is not just your own freedom. It is showing others how to do this too. Start mentoring before you feel qualified. You know more than you think.
Read about mentoring →
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