07: Greg Hung on Following Your Passion and Making Money with Video

Greg and I met at Mana Coworking space while I was filming my 'Where to work in Chiang Mai' video but it wasn't until I did a search on Google to find out more about stock footage that I came across Greg's work. Greg is the man who's all about video in Chiang Mai. In today's episode, we map Greg's journey from working in IT in Canada to becoming a 'videopreneur' in Chiang Mai. Find Greg at his webiste: http://chicvoyagegroup.com/ Talking Points [0:58] The ‘Funny’ story of how I accidentally found Greg online after a chance meeting [2:23] Recent freelance video work and the other ways Greg makes a living with video [5:22] The ‘dream job’ which failed to fulfil but provided at least some flexibility [7:21] Discovering a love for travel, building his first business and discovering a new love for video [10:28] Deciding to move to Taiwan [11:53] Discovering the Digital Nomad movement for the first time [16:27] Taking travel to the next level by living abroad [17:34] Chiang Mai vs Taipei [20:51] Making the move to Taiwan and doing his first paid video in Hawaii [22:01] How Greg found his first gig [25:14] Greg’s tips for creative freelancers and the value of video [28:48] Staying location independent while taking on the occasional freelance video job [30:57] Meeting Johnny FD in Taipei & Finding the nomad community in Chiang Mai [35:22] Working out of various cafes, getting inspired and the coworking culture in Chiang Mai [39:37] The importance of passion and doing what you’re good at and the opportunity available today for making money with video [44:52] Greg’s top tips for making money with stock footage Links Mentioned My video - Where to Work in Chiang Mai Expat arrivals NomadList Greg’s Interview with Johnny Joe Rogan Podcast Johnny FD Phillip Bloom Makerspace in Taipei Punspace (Nimman & Tha Pae Gate) Fiverr Shutter stock Camera Round-up Greg’s courses