Hi, I’m Joemer.
I’m a digital and co-founder of a 7-figure headhunter agency called Shepherd. These days, I enjoy traveling while managing a team of 100+ remote workers. I also create travel vlogs on Youtube and occasionally speak at conferences like Feast.
But that wasn’t always the case.
I was once a rebellious teenager, a college dropout, and an overworked corporate worker who pulled long night shifts at a BPO company.
The journey from that point to where I am now feels like one giant roller coaster ride, one that’s full of ups and downs, adventures, challenges, but most of all — gratitude. I created this blog to document my journey and maybe share some inspiration along the way.
My biggest “why”
I’m doing this because I know a lot of Filipinos who grew up like me: kids who have had rough childhoods and young adults who don’t really fit into what society expects of them. If you’ve had the same experience and are feeling lost and confused, I’m here to tell you that it’s okay. Things will work out if you put in the work, look for opportunities, and stay grateful.
I also believe that more Filipinos need to know about remote work and how it can positively impact their lives. Personally, remote work has given me the opportunity to transform not just my life, but other lives too. In the past two years, our Shepherd team has grown to over 100 team members and we’re on the road to hire 2,000 Filipino talents.
Remote work has changed my life for the better…and I want fellow Filipinos to have the same experience.
What you can expect from this blog
I’ll be sharing the things I’ve learned in my journey from college dropout to co-founding a 7-figure business, as well as some snippets of my life as a digital nomad, and traveler. If you like reading about:
The challenges of remote work and how to overcome them
A different way to approach work and productivity
Hard lessons I learned along the way
How a simple pitch turned into a 7-figure business in 2 years
Traveling and other things that we now enjoy thanks to remote work
I’d love for you to follow along!
Thanks for reading this entry and I hope to see you in the coming posts.
