From 0 to 100,000 Followers on Instagram as a Digital Nomad & Remote Work Influencer With Crosby Melendi

<p>Today on the podcast Mitko (<a href="https://twitter.com/mitkoka">@mitkoka</a>) is joined by Crosby Melendi (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/crosbygracetravels/">@CrosbyGraceTravels)</a>, a freelancer, entrepreneur, and content creator.</p><p>Mitko first came across Crosby’s work on Instagram where she has almost 100,000 followers and routinely shares tips about working remotely and what it’s like to live as a full-time digital nomad. Crosby has been freelancing since college and shared her top advice on how to land that all-important first client, how to navigate the Instagram algorithm to grow your social media following, and much much more.</p><p>You can find all the resources and links mentioned in this interview in this episode's show notes. </p><p><br><strong>💬  Topics Discussed:</strong></p><ul> <li>Why Crosby decided to start living in an RV</li> <li>The responsibilities and time needed to maintain an RV</li> <li>How to plan when you are on the open road?</li> <li>The hostel experience as a digital nomad</li> <li>How Crosby got her first freelancing client</li> <li>How the COVID pandemic affected the college experience and schooling?</li> <li>What do you need to utilize your network?</li> <li>Efficiently raising prices for your services</li> <li>Creating “brand ambassadors”</li> <li>Getting quality referrals from clients</li> <li>The importance of constantly growing your network</li> <li>How to initiate more engagement online and build a presence</li> <li>How Crosby built her Instagram following?</li> <li>Using social media to learn and gain new skills</li> <li>Crosby’s tips for an engaging Instagram reel</li> <li>How important are captions on an Instagram post?</li> <li>The challenges of working on freelancing platforms</li> <li>What your personal website should look like?</li> <li>The Barbell Strategy</li> <li>The dangers of basing your business on one platform</li> <li>How to diversify your business and not rely on one stream of income</li> </ul><p><a href="https://ratethispodcast.com/tr