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From Ecuador With Love
Mike Holp Mike Holp

From Ecuador With Love

Yesterday I went on a whale watching tour on a boat leaving from Puerto Lopez. I hailed a ride back to the hostel with a nice Ecuadorian family since the bus wouldn't pick me up. This was my first "hitch-hiking experience". The timing of my visit is perfect since it's whale season until early September.

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Ecuador Adventure Capitalist
Mike Holp Mike Holp

Ecuador Adventure Capitalist

I spent the better part of my afternoon exploring the beautiful city of Quito. My original goal was to walk all the way to the Metropolitan Park. I just got back to my hostel after walking nearly 10km and getting a lot more familiar with the city surroundings. The weather in Quito averages 68-78 degrees year round and it's located directly on the equator. That's one of the reasons I've wanted to visit this place since childhood.

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What It's Like To Be A 31-Year-Old Virgin
Mike Holp Mike Holp

What It's Like To Be A 31-Year-Old Virgin

This will be the most vulnerable and honest post I've ever made!

I'm finally ready to admit to my friends that I'm a VIRGIN!!!

So I'm officially coming out of the closet as a straight, white, male, Virgin, 31 years old.

It's not a dirty word and I'm taking the power back!

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The Psychology of Selling
Mike Holp Mike Holp

The Psychology of Selling

I just finished reading a book entitled The Psychology of Selling, by Brian Tracy. There are so many gold nuggets in this book about how to be the most successful salesman in your chosen field. To reinforce the main concepts, I decided to write a Cliff Notes version with the Action Exercises from each chapter. This book is an absolute must-read for entrepreneurs! Never stop learning practical advice from the top experts. Read on for the highlights…

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Peru Adventure Capitalist
Mike Holp Mike Holp

Peru Adventure Capitalist

Greetings from Cuenca, Ecuador! This is a popular destination for digital nomads, retirees, and US expats. I'm finally raking up the motivation to sit down and type this personal memoir about my travels in Peru for 3 months. I arrived in Ecuador late last night on July 10th, 2018 after crossing the border illegally in a speeding taxi going 140 km/hr while jamming out to Bruno Mars. We raced across a security checkpoint at border patrol without a moment's notice. It was a thrilling adventure! This was my only viable option since I never got a passport stamp when entering the country and I wasn't about to get banned from Peru or pay a hefty fine at customs. Continue reading for my top highlights…

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How To Stay at Luxury Hotels for Free
Mike Holp Mike Holp

How To Stay at Luxury Hotels for Free

It has been a privilege to stay at this beautiful hotel on the outskirts of Cusco for 2 nights in exchange for professional photos. I arranged a complimentary stay using email marketing and lead generation. It's the most effective technique available to efficiently spread the word about your business.

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How To Stay at Hostels for Free (When You're Broke)
Mike Holp Mike Holp

How To Stay at Hostels for Free (When You're Broke)

This blog post is about how to stay at hostels and organize tours for free in exchange for professional services. Talent is highly overrated. I'm currently sitting in the a large common area of Milhouse Hostel where I'm staying for 2 nights in a private room in exchange for professional photos and a positive review on HostelWorld.

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