{"id":553,"date":"2022-09-01T20:30:12","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T10:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanlifefreedom.com\/?p=553"},"modified":"2024-03-09T08:09:21","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T22:09:21","slug":"max-and-occy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanlifefreedom.com\/max-and-occy\/","title":{"rendered":"Max and Occy: Net Worth, YouTube Income and New Girlfriend (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everything You’re Curious To Know About This Aussie Legend<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Joshua Smith | March 2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author and Van Life Enthusiast<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

This is the ultimate guide on Max and Occy on YouTube for 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the last few years, I have watched almost 30 hours of YouTube videos created by Max, as well as researched as much as I could. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was even from the days of Max and Lee, before her passing. She was a beautiful soul!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re curious about: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 How Max afforded his van<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 How much he makes (including YouTube income stats)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Where he has driven to<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 What issues and controversies he has handled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 How you can live van life within the next 90 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then you’ve definitely come to the right website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we begin, a quick intro from the Van Life Freedom author…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Van Life Freedom Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hello fellow van life enthusiast! I’m Joshua. \ud83d\ude03<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve discovered the ultimate business model for remote workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this business model, I’m able to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Own my own van completely debt-free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Survive for several days without wifi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Create semi-passive income online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Run my business from any parking lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But hey, let’s talk about that later. Back to my fellow Australian, Max…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Max and Occy FAQs (March 2024)<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Van Name<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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His van doesn’t have a name<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Creators<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Max Bidstrup (age 34) and he is still single.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lee Mcmillan really was the light of his world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, he has his incredible dog. Occy’s breed is Aussie Shepherd.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Van<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Max has a 2009 Iveco Daily van. This was Max’s 4th van conversion.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Affording It<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Max worked as an ambo (ambulance officer) for many years to purchase his van for cash.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Net Worth<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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You’d be surprised by how rich he’s becoming…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of 2024, Max and Occy have a net worth of $520,000 Australian dollars.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is based on the value of the van and online business. He also owns a small stock portfolio.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Making Money<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Max makes $4,300\/month creating videos by: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Running ads on his channel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Brand sponsorship deals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Running his Patreon account<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Using occasional affiliate links<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Collabs<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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His collaborations include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Eamon and Bec<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Sailing Nandji<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Max also rented his van to Sorelle Amore<\/a> for a few months.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Location<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Max is currently in Canada at an offgrid community.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Past Travels<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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In the past, Max has traveled across North America, Canada, SE Asia and Australia. He’s been to 17 different countries by van.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Big Moments<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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The biggest moment in Max’s journey, apart from breaking up with Lee Macmillan, was her passing a year later: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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