5 Skills I Developed Living in Portugal That Made Me Location Independent

After 6 years of living in Portugal as a US immigrant, I'm sharing the top 5 skills that have transformed my ability to work remotely and stay financially stable abroad. Whether you're planning to move abroad or want to diversify your income streams, these strategies are game-changers.

🔑 The 5 Skills Covered:

1. Currency Hedging - Why diversifying your client base across currencies matters and how to find international contracts
2. Cross-Cultural Communication - Navigating different business cultures (US vs UK vs European styles)
3. Remote Client Management - Tools and systems for managing multiple time zones and international clients
4. Personal Branding - Why building your professional brand online is critical for location independence
5. LinkedIn Marketing - The #1 platform for finding international opportunities

Resources Mentioned:
• International freelancing platforms by country
• Calendar management tools for multiple time zones
• Trello for client management
• Stream Deck for productivity

📅 FREE 4-Hour LinkedIn Workshop
September 6th (Saturday) - This is NOT a webinar, it's a hands-on work session!
• 45-minute teaching segments
• Live implementation time
• You'll need: Free Canva account + Free ChatGPT account
[Registration link coming soon]

About Me:
I'm Cinnamon, a digital marketing professional with 25+ years of experience, now living in Portugal. I help people build location-independent careers through strategic skill development and personal branding.

Connect with me:
🔗 LinkedIn:   / cinnamon-automates  
  / drivenspice  

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As a U.S. immigrant in Portugal, learning about currency hedging has been essential for my international business. Managing foreign currency is now a key part of my financial planning, ensuring I'm prepared for any fx fluctuations. This knowledge contributes significantly to achieving financial freedom while living abroad.