Making Money on the Road

Thinking about ways to financially support yourself on the open road? Check out some of these great ideas!
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How to Make Money on the Road
In the years we studied van life before taking the plunge, and consistently since we have been full time on the road, the most common question we see circulate is every possible variation of "How do you support yourself on the road?"

Valid question, right? So, how do you earn money on the road? The answers are as varied as the people.  We each need to determine the color of our own parachute, think outside of the proverbial box, and create our own financial path.

For inspiration, we have collected some creative money-making ideas (and links!) of actual van lifers...  (scroll down even further for our income)

Affiliate Marketer 
Artist
Bartender
​Bookkeeper 
Camp Site Host
Candle Sales
Circus Employee 
Clothing Designer 
Consultant (in various fields)
DJ
English Teacher
Freelance Writer
​Handyman
​Holistic Healer
Insurance Agent
​Jewelry Designer
Juicery Owner
Lyft / Uber/ Grub Hub Driver
Marketing Manager
Massage Therapist
Mechanic 
Mobile Mechanic 
​Odd Jobs in Each City or Town 
Online Instructor 
Photography
Rental Property Owner
Social Media Marketer 
Scavenger Hunt Designer 
Mental Health Therapist
​Van Conversion Builder
Web Designer

Freelance and Flexible Job Sites to Consider:
​RVer Job Exchange
Etsy
Fiverr
Flexjobs 
Freelancer
Ryob (blogger with a great list of freelance ideas)
Upwork

If you have an idea to add, let us know!

Kate & Mel's Van Life Income
I (Mel) am a business consultant for professionals in the mental and  behavioral health / family services field.  I'm a licensed marriage & family therapist in three states (California lic no 102308, Oklahoma lic no 1153, and North Carolina lic no 2143); the Founding Director and Clinical Supervisor of  Family & Children's Counseling Services, Inc., and  the author of a  National Supervised Visitation online training program. 

My non-money making ventures include  a therapy-focused YouTube channel, Can We Talk?, and the oft-neglected therapy blog, The Motley Ms. 

Kate is an amazing roadschooling student and an aspiring photographer. (Her photos will soon be displayed on Kate & Mel!)

Kate & Mel