Hi, welcome to Publishing Nomad my name is Hennie.
Back in 2013, I found myself stuck in Seoul as an English teacher, earning just $1,600 monthly while feeling completely miserable in my career.
Everything shifted when I wandered into a bookstore and spotted Tim Ferriss’s distinctive orange book promising a way out of the conventional work trap.
I want to emphasize something important:
I had absolutely nothing going for me when I started.
Zero business experience.
No tech expertise.
An empty bank account.
All I possessed was relentless drive and an overwhelming hunger for change.
My early ventures were complete catastrophes.
I launched a blog that crashed and burned spectacularly,I couldn’t even master basic WordPress functions.
Yet every spectacular failure became a building block, teaching me crucial lessons I’d eventually transform into profitable skills.
Everything changed in 2014 when I made what felt like a massive gamble:
Spending $97 (which seemed like a fortune at the time) on an Amazon Kindle publishing course.
Just seven days after releasing my humble first e-book, I checked my account to discover something magical: my inaugural sale of $0.99.
That single dollar transformed my entire perspective.
A complete stranger had willingly exchanged real money for my creation.
This was undeniable proof that my dream could become reality.
My progress accelerated from that moment:
- 2015: Transitioned from English teaching to generating $1,000 monthly online
- 2018: Scaled to $5,000 monthly through book sales
- 2020: Achieved $20,000 monthly with diversified digital offerings
The journey was far from linear.
I witnessed courses crash upon launch.
Clients vanished without payment. I dove into markets that led nowhere.
However, every obstacle strengthened my determination and expanded my expertise.
My timeline to significant income was longer than many successful entrepreneurs, but persistence became my superpower.
I continuously invested in education and skill development until all the pieces finally aligned.
The culmination came when I sold one of my content enterprises for six figures, all while enjoying life in Thailand.
I’m not sharing this story to boast, but to demonstrate what becomes possible with unwavering commitment. I possess no extraordinary talents or special advantages.
My only distinguishing factor was refusing to surrender.
My Personal Journey Reflection:
This story represents my unique path to success, and I want you to understand that everyone’s timeline is different.
Some entrepreneurs I know reached their goals much faster than I did, while others took even longer.
What matters isn’t the speed,it’s the persistence.
You are completely unique, and with today’s incredible tools and technology, you might very well reach your goals faster than I ever did.
The digital landscape has evolved dramatically, offering opportunities and resources that simply didn’t exist when I started.
That’s exactly why I created Publishing Nomad, to serve as a comprehensive resource for aspiring publishers and digital nomad entrepreneurs who want to build successful online businesses.
My website provides the guidance, strategies, and insights I wish I had access to during my early struggles, helping you navigate your own path to freedom and success.