A practical, experience-based guide for people who want to start off-grid without debt, hype, or expensive mistakes.This guide shows how to start off-grid step by step
I didn’t start with money, land, or a perfect plan. I learned by doing and this book organizes what actually worked so you can start with clarity instead of overwhelm.
This book isn’t about building a picture-perfect homestead.
It’s about building systems that work when resources are limited and understanding what matters most early on.
Who This Book Is For
People starting with very little money
Anyone overwhelmed by off-grid information
Builders who want systems that work, not perfection
Those willing to start small and learn
Who This Book Is Not For
People looking for luxury builds
Anyone wanting instant results
Those unwilling to adapt or experiment
Inside the book, you’ll learn:
How to decide what to build first (and what to delay)
How to think in systems instead of isolated projects
Where people waste the most money early on
How to start off-grid without utilities or debt
The mindset shifts that made everything possible
Start Here (Free Option)
If you’re still figuring out whether off-grid living is right for you, start with the free off-grid starter guide.
It walks you through the basics step by step and includes a short email series to help you get oriented without pressure.
If the free guide resonates and you want a deeper breakdown, this book goes further.
For Those Who Want to Go Deeper
If you want the full breakdown of how I built an off-grid homestead with next to nothing including the mistakes, tradeoffs, and lessons learned this ebook lays it all out in one place.
Now, only available on my website. Download my eBook and print it if you like. This book was a number one best seller in multiple categories on Amazon. But I decided Amazon was taking too large of a cut of my products.
In this book I will teach you everything I learned from my first year living off grid. It's loaded with pictures and information I don't share on my YouTube channel and a great prelude to my next book, "Two years homesteading off the grid alone."
You can also get all three of my eBooks in this heavily discounted bundle.
There’s no single right way to live off-grid.
But there are ways to avoid unnecessary mistakes.
Start small. Learn as you go. Build something that works.
Alright I ordered both books from John. Just finished them and I must say it's been a good read. I have been watching John since almost the start, and having things in book form is nice. Reading through them shows you can make a paradise for yourself in the desert. I'm hoping I'll be able to put these things learned to use in a few years.
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Nicholas Mason
Very Motivational
I bought this after watching a few videos and can honestly say I am very pleased. E-Books aren't usually something I would look at, but this was very easy to read for me. It cleared up quite a few questions I had about facing financial issues and has honestly helped me to become more motivated to do things I previously thought were unrealistic for me.
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Martin Addley
Fun and important read
Fun and important read
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Customer
I just bought land off grid and this is perfect!
A lot of off grid builds are flashy. This is a budget friendly obtainable version that I can use to build sustainability for my family and I.
I'm happy, you're happy. Thanks for supporting my books on my website rather than on other platforms.
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Aalyhia
John is real and uncut
I loved the book. It was a nice quick read ( not really quick if you research some items as you go, take note ), that I will always go back too.
I like how he tells you the first things he did on the homestead.
I watch him on YouTube and I've been looking into alternative living and off grid for over 3 years now so I wasn't completely new to this and I still learned something new!
Do some simple structures to get going and later you can change it.