Alex Voss

Today’s guest is Alex Voss, a board member and the CFO of TIPOLIS, a company committed to becoming the creator, owner and operator of a global portfolio of international, autonomous cities.   Alex also shares an affinity for topics like Bitcoin, Austrian economics and free cities, so as you can imagine, we get along great. Alex and I have known each other for a few years now, and it was great to sit down and pick his brain on the topic of free cities. Enjoy!    TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH ALEX VOSS  Listen to Alex detail the pathway that took him from an interest in Austrian Economics to directly applying that knowledge through his work with Tipolis.  Learn the differences between the for-profit company “Tipolis” and the not-for-profit “Free Cities Foundation.” Alex answers the question on everyone’s mind when it comes to “free cities”: where does the money come from, if not from “taxes" in the traditional sense? We discuss one of the most well-known “free cities” projects in Prospera, Honduras, and provide an update on the troubles they’ve encountered with the government there. Hear Alex further explain the business model behind free cities and how the risk associated with these projects is “built-in” to the price. If everything were perfect and predictable, the costs wouldn't be as attractive as there are today. You are paid handsomely for the perceived risk. Alex and I discuss the interesting case of El Salvador and whether its’ adoption of Bitcoin could make it a prime location for a free city project itself.  Listen to Alex give an inside look at how and why the doors have rapidly begun to open in the last several years when it comes to finding opportunities with sympathetic governments for potential free city prospects.  We discuss how the economic impact of the COVID years, along with the rise of digital nomadism, have completely changed the landscape for the viability of free cities.  RELATED EPISODES 222: Best Of Special Economic Zones And Private Cities 214: Stacking Laws Like Lego Blocks To Secure Your Freedom - Patri Friedman 192: Building Free Private Cities Around The World - Peter YoungHOW TO FIND ALEX VOSS’ WORK Alex’s Substack: virtusvoss.substack.com  Tipolis: https://tipolis.comCONCLUSION One of my favourite parts of what I do with Expat Money is all the great people like Alex I’ve had the opportunity to connect with through the shared interest of helping others achieve more liberty in their lives.   There is a massive overlap between what I do in the expat space and the work Alex and others are doing with the Free Cities Foundation and Tipolis, and that’s why I decided to become a part of these projects myself and now sit on the Advisory Council for their company.  I hope you enjoyed this latest look at the concept of free cities, and it’s one we’ll continue to circle back to here on the Expat Money Show as things are constantly evolving. Be sure to follow Alex and his work at Tipolis and the Free Cities Foundation in the meantime!Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Today’s guest is Alex Voss, a board member and the CFO of TIPOLIS, a company committed to becoming the creator, owner and operator of a global portfolio of international, autonomous cities.   Alex also shares an affinity for topics like Bitcoin, Austrian economics and free cities, so as you can imagine, we get along great. Alex and I have known each other for a few years now, and it was great to sit down and pick his brain on the topic of free cities. Enjoy!    <h2><b>TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH ALEX VOSS</b></h2> <ul> <li>Listen to Alex detail the pathway that took him from an interest in Austrian Economics to directly applying that knowledge through his work with Tipolis. </li> <li>Learn the differences between the for-profit company “Tipolis” and the not-for-profit “Free Cities Foundation.”</li> <li>Alex answers the question on everyone’s mind when it comes to “free cities”: where does the money come from, if not from “taxes" in the traditional sense?</li> <li>We discuss one of the most well-known “free cities” projects in Prospera, Honduras, and provide an update on the troubles they’ve encountered with the government there.</li> <li>Hear Alex further explain the business model behind free cities and how the risk associated with these projects is “built-in” to the price. If everything were perfect and predictable, the costs wouldn't be as attractive as there are today. You are paid handsomely for the perceived risk.</li> <li>Alex and I discuss the interesting case of El Salvador and whether its’ adoption of Bitcoin could make it a prime location for a free city project itself. </li> <li>Listen to Alex give an inside look at how and why the doors have rapidly begun to open in the last several years when it comes to finding opportunities with sympathetic governments for potential free city prospects. </li> <li>We discuss how the economic impact of the COVID years, along with the rise of digital nomadism, have completely changed the landscape for the viability of free cities. </li> </ul><h2><b>RELATED EPISODES</b></h2> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/best-of-special-economic-zones-and-private-cities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">222: Best Of Special Economic Zones And Private Cities</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/patri-friedman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">214: Stacking Laws Like Lego Blocks To Secure Your Freedom - Patri Friedman</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/peter-young" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">192: Building Free Private Cities Around The World - Peter Young</a><h2><b>HOW TO FIND ALEX VOSS’ WORK</b></h2> Alex’s Substack: <a href="https://t.co/wgxZcyoHai" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">virtusvoss.substack.com</a>  Tipolis: <a href="https://tipolis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tipolis.com</a><h2><b>CONCLUSION</b></h2> One of my favourite parts of what I do with Expat Money is all the great people like Alex I’ve had the opportunity to connect with through the shared interest of helping others achieve more liberty in their lives.   There is a massive overlap between what I do in the expat space and the work Alex and others are doing with the Free Cities Foundation and Tipolis, and that’s why I decided to become a part of these projects myself and now sit on the Advisory Council for their company.  I hope you enjoyed this latest look at the concept of free cities, and it’s one we’ll continue to circle back to here on the Expat Money Show as things are constantly evolving. Be sure to follow Alex and his work at Tipolis and the Free Cities Foundation in the meantime!<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

256: Are Self-Governing Cities Our Chance At Freedom? – Alex Voss

In today's episode, we are going to break from format a bit, as it has been a crazy week in the expat world, with a ton of news breaking that affects a number of popular CBI programs.Unfortunately, none of it is good news.I'm not here to sugarcoat things but rather to deliver the truth of what is going on in the world so that you can make the best decisions possible on your expat journey.Tune into this special breaking news edition of the Expat Money Show, wherein I break down all of the changes that have occurred in the last week and how they will affect those looking to do citizenship-by-investment programs in certain countries.I also provide some insight into my own experience working through a St. Kitts CBI for myself. Luckily having gotten my paperwork done before these changes, I will most likely be unaffected by this.Enjoy the episode, and remember that the right time to act on your expat dreams is always 'ASAP.'ATTEND THE 2023 EXPAT MONEY SUMMITGet your FREE ticket here: https://ExpatMoneySummit.comRELATED EPISODES 180: Residency and Citizenship Updates - Mikkel ThorupCONCLUSIONIt wasn't fun to have to record this episode and deliver some tough news that is going to affect a lot of people who were in the process of working on CBIs in these affected regions. The best we can do is stay up to date on what is going on and plan accordingly.I emphasize to my clients all the time to "act now" because you never know when these programs will change or just end altogether. This week is an unfortunate real-life example of just that.Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

In today's episode, we are going to break from format a bit, as it has been a crazy week in the expat world, with a ton of news breaking that affects a number of popular CBI programs.<br><br>Unfortunately, none of it is good news.<br><br>I'm not here to sugarcoat things but rather to deliver the truth of what is going on in the world so that you can make the best decisions possible on your expat journey.<br><br>Tune into this special breaking news edition of the Expat Money Show, wherein I break down all of the changes that have occurred in the last week and how they will affect those looking to do citizenship-by-investment programs in certain countries.<br><br>I also provide some insight into my own experience working through a St. Kitts CBI for myself. Luckily having gotten my paperwork done before these changes, I will most likely be unaffected by this.<br><br>Enjoy the episode, and remember that the right time to act on your expat dreams is always 'ASAP.'<br><h2><b>ATTEND THE 2023 EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT</b></h2>Get your FREE ticket here: <a href="https://ExpatMoneySummit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatMoneySummit.com</a><h2><b>RELATED EPISODES</b></h2> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/180-residency-and-citizenship-updates/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">180: Residency and Citizenship Updates - Mikkel Thorup</a><h2>CONCLUSION</h2>It wasn't fun to have to record this episode and deliver some tough news that is going to affect a lot of people who were in the process of working on CBIs in these affected regions. The best we can do is stay up to date on what is going on and plan accordingly.<br><br>I emphasize to my clients all the time to "act now" because you never know when these programs will change or just end altogether. This week is an unfortunate real-life example of just that.<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

255: Citizenship Sh!tstorm News

Jim Lennertz

Today’s guest is Jim Lennertz, an American-born entrepreneur and adventurer. Raised in a beach town during California's "Golden Age," he became a self-described "well-educated surfer" who gathered real-world experiences and realized that the prescribed life path was not for him. He currently lives with his wife in Southern Brazil, and he’s also an admin in our private Facebook group at ExpatMoneyForum.com.  In this conversation, Jim describes why he now calls Brazil home and gives tips for expats on assimilating into local culture.    TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH JIM LENNERTZ  Hear Jim recount his expat origin story! Find out how life events, a magazine article and an abundance of frequent flyer miles led him to Brazil. Jim and I reminisce about our first encounters online, where Jim would give me grief about my Portuguese. We had a blast catching up! Listen in as Jim breaks down why he believes it’s so important for expats to assimilate into the local culture and not just stay within the confines of the expat bubbles. Hear Jim and I discuss the importance of “breaking bread” in person, especially today when so many of our interactions are digital. We discuss why Jim feels more safe and secure with his current situation in Brazil than he would if had the same situation back in California, which he calls a “dead state walking.” Jim and I go back and forth a bit on the pros and cons of investing in agricultural land based on our slightly different outlooks. If you’ve thought about investing in agricultural land, you cannot miss this conversation! Listen to us discuss why learning the local language as an expat is not just a convenience; it’s a matter of personal responsibility. Lastly, Jim makes the by-the-numbers case for why Brazil is one of the safest places you could be in the event of World War Three.  RELATED EPISODES 253: Where To Go If We Have World War Three 243: Brazilian Beachfront Real Estate with 12 Percent Net Returns 205: From California to Brazil An Expat Story - TravisHOW TO CONTACT JIM Email: james@ogrupoprimitivo.com  Or find Jim over at ExpatMoneyForum.com!    CONCLUSION I had such a great time speaking to Jim and getting his real-world perspective on integrating into a new culture as an expat. Having spoken with Jim plenty of times, both online and in person, over the last few years, I knew this conversation would be a blast, and Jim didn’t disappoint. So come on over to ExpatMoneyForum.com and join the conversation - and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to argue with Jim :)Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Today’s guest is Jim Lennertz, an American-born entrepreneur and adventurer. Raised in a beach town during California's "Golden Age," he became a self-described "well-educated surfer" who gathered real-world experiences and realized that the prescribed life path was not for him. He currently lives with his wife in Southern Brazil, and he’s also an admin in our private Facebook group at <a href="http://ExpatMoneyForum.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ExpatMoneyForum.com</a>.  In this conversation, Jim describes why he now calls Brazil home and gives tips for expats on assimilating into local culture.    <h2><b>TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH JIM LENNERTZ</b></h2> <ul> <li>Hear Jim recount his expat origin story! Find out how life events, a magazine article and an abundance of frequent flyer miles led him to Brazil.</li> <li>Jim and I reminisce about our first encounters online, where Jim would give me grief about my Portuguese. We had a blast catching up!</li> <li>Listen in as Jim breaks down why he believes it’s so important for expats to assimilate into the local culture and not just stay within the confines of the expat bubbles.</li> <li>Hear Jim and I discuss the importance of “breaking bread” in person, especially today when so many of our interactions are digital.</li> <li>We discuss why Jim feels more safe and secure with his current situation in Brazil than he would if had the same situation back in California, which he calls a “dead state walking.”</li> <li>Jim and I go back and forth a bit on the pros and cons of investing in agricultural land based on our slightly different outlooks. If you’ve thought about investing in agricultural land, you cannot miss this conversation!</li> <li>Listen to us discuss why learning the local language as an expat is not just a convenience; it’s a matter of<b> personal responsibility.</b></li> <li>Lastly, Jim makes the by-the-numbers case for why Brazil is one of the safest places you could be in the event of World War Three. </li> </ul><h2><b>RELATED EPISODES</b></h2> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/252-spit-in-the-eye-of-the-globalists-tom-luongo/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">253: Where To Go If We Have World War Three</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">243: Brazilian Beachfront Real Estate with 12 Percent Net Returns</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/travis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">205: From California to Brazil An Expat Story - Travis</a><h2><b>HOW TO CONTACT JIM</b></h2> Email: <a href="mailto:james@ogrupoprimitivo.com">james@ogrupoprimitivo.com</a>  Or find Jim over at <a href="http://expatmoneyforum.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ExpatMoneyForum.com</a>!    <h2><b>CONCLUSION</b></h2> I had such a great time speaking to Jim and getting his real-world perspective on integrating into a new culture as an expat. Having spoken with Jim plenty of times, both online and in person, over the last few years, I knew this conversation would be a blast, and Jim didn’t disappoint. So come on over to <a href="http://expatmoneyforum.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ExpatMoneyForum.com</a> and join the conversation - and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to argue with Jim :)<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

254: How To Fit In With The Local Culture As An Expat – Jim Lennertz

Dave DeCamp

Today’s guest is the news editor over at Antiwar dot com and host of the daily podcast Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. In this episode, we will be discussing the geopolitical situation as we head into a possible World War III scenario.  While it’s not the cheeriest of subjects, this is a necessary conversation to have given the current state of affairs, so I hope you find great value in it.    TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH DAVE DECAMP  Listen to Dave recount how he first became a passionate antiwar activist and how he was able to turn that passion into speaking about the subject full-time.  Hear Dave break down the current geopolitical situation involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. and its NATO allies, and why we are closer to a hot war situation than at any time during the Cold War.  Dave breaks down how the situation between China and Taiwan is escalating simultaneously and how the United States has been sabre-rattling on the Asian front as well. Dave and I discuss the role of Elon Musk in providing Starlink support to Ukraine. Is he really a hero, as many libertarians seem to believe, or is he another wolf in sheep’s clothing? What would a full-scale war involving the U.S., Russia, or China look like? Dave breaks down the frightening possibilities of “warfare we’ve never seen before.” Has World War III already begun? Dave and I discuss the idea that the war has already begun and how the definition of just what constitutes an act of war has shifted so drastically in recent years. We discuss Turkey's unique role as a peace broker and a thorn in the side of NATO in many ways, even while being a member state.  What does Vladimir Putin want, and how far is the U.S. willing to continue to escalate its vast funding of the war in Ukraine? Dave and I both ponder these questions. We also dig into the role some surprising countries have played in escalating tensions, like my former home Canada and even the supposedly neutral Switzerland. Dave and I cap things off by discussing what the best region of the world would be if a full World War really does break out.  RELATED EPISODES 242: De-Dollarization and a BRICS Commodity-Backed Reserve Currency 179: War In Ukraine And The Economic Ramifications - Swen Lorenz 069: Richard Maybury – How Will The Trade War With China Affect You And Your InvestmentsHOW TO FIND DAVE DECAMP’S WORK AntiWar.com Antiwar News with Dave DeCampCONCLUSION As much as this is a conversation I didn’t necessarily want to have, I don’t think it helps us any to bury our heads in the sand as some truly dangerous situations play out across the globe. I’ve been listening to Dave’s podcast since he started, and he was the first person that came to mind when I decided I had to do an episode on the topic of a potential World War. I hope the information proves useful to you as you plan your expat journey. Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Today’s guest is the news editor over at Antiwar dot com and host of the daily podcast Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. In this episode, we will be discussing the geopolitical situation as we head into a possible World War III scenario.  While it’s not the cheeriest of subjects, this is a necessary conversation to have given the current state of affairs, so I hope you find great value in it.    <h2><b>TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH DAVE DECAMP</b></h2> <ul> <li>Listen to Dave recount how he first became a passionate antiwar activist and how he was able to turn that passion into speaking about the subject full-time. </li> <li>Hear Dave break down the current geopolitical situation involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. and its NATO allies, and why we are closer to a hot war situation than at any time during the Cold War. </li> <li>Dave breaks down how the situation between China and Taiwan is escalating simultaneously and how the United States has been sabre-rattling on the Asian front as well.</li> <li>Dave and I discuss the role of Elon Musk in providing Starlink support to Ukraine. Is he really a hero, as many libertarians seem to believe, or is he another wolf in sheep’s clothing?</li> <li>What would a full-scale war involving the U.S., Russia, or China look like? Dave breaks down the frightening possibilities of “warfare we’ve never seen before.”</li> <li>Has World War III already begun? Dave and I discuss the idea that the war has already begun and how the definition of just what constitutes an act of war has shifted so drastically in recent years.</li> <li>We discuss Turkey's unique role as a peace broker and a thorn in the side of NATO in many ways, even while being a member state. </li> <li>What does Vladimir Putin want, and how far is the U.S. willing to continue to escalate its vast funding of the war in Ukraine? Dave and I both ponder these questions.</li> <li>We also dig into the role some surprising countries have played in escalating tensions, like my former home Canada and even the supposedly neutral Switzerland.</li> <li>Dave and I cap things off by discussing what the best region of the world would be if a full World War really does break out. </li> </ul><h2><b>RELATED EPISODES</b></h2> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/242-de-dollarization-and-a-brics-commodity-backed-reserve-currency/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">242: De-Dollarization and a BRICS Commodity-Backed Reserve Currency</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/war-in-ukraine-and-the-economic-ramifications/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">179: War In Ukraine And The Economic Ramifications - Swen Lorenz</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/captivate-podcast/richard-maybury-how-will-the-trade-war-with-china-affect-you-and-your-investments/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">069: Richard Maybury – How Will The Trade War With China Affect You And Your Investments</a><h2><b>HOW TO FIND DAVE DECAMP’S WORK</b></h2> <a href="http://antiwar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AntiWar.com</a> <a href="http://antiwarnews.buzzsprout.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp</a><h2><b>CONCLUSION</b></h2> As much as this is a conversation I didn’t necessarily want to have, I don’t think it helps us any to bury our heads in the sand as some truly dangerous situations play out across the globe. I’ve been listening to Dave’s podcast since he started, and he was the first person that came to mind when I decided I had to do an episode on the topic of a potential World War. I hope the information proves useful to you as you plan your expat journey. <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

253: Where To Go If We Have World War III – Dave DeCamp

Tom Luongo

Today’s guest is Tom Luongo, a former research chemist turned geopolitical and market analyst. He is the publisher of the Gold, Goats ‘N Guns newsletter, as well as the host of the podcast by the same name.   This was an absolute blast of a conversation covering various freedom-related topics, and I know you’ll love it.     TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH TOM LUONGO  Hear Tom detail how he completely reinvented his career by pursuing his interest in economics and geopolitics, going from chemist to renowned geopolitical analyst.  Learn why Tom believes in delivering the unvarnished truth to build an audience organically. Tom explains why it’s important to understand your own limitations as a content creator - and why your audience will always forgive you if you’re honest. Hear Tom address how he “navigates the freedom question” in regard to platform censorship and self-censorship. Tom and I have a great back-and-forth discussion about the importance of narrowing your focus towards practical steps to protect yourselves instead of doom-scrolling all day.   Find out why Tom and I both turn off or remove our phones from the room when private conversations delve into certain topics.  Discover why Tom believes we are the “bottom of the dark age” and why the idea of the Great Reset will “end up in a museum.” Find out what Tom foresees as the future of the United States. Will the U.S. break up? And on whose terms? Learn what Tom thinks of Elon Musk. Is he on “our side?” Or is he just another plant by the global elite? RELATED EPISODES 104: Digging Into The Deep State And Where The Election Is Taking Us – Chris Temple 095: Top Political Operative Tells Americans to Escape – Carter Clews 036: Jim Rogers – North Korea, China, Mandarin And The Current State Of EducationHOW TO FIND TOM LUONGO’S WORK Gold, Goats N’ Guns: https://tomluongo.me/  Twitter: @TWL1728CONCLUSION What an absolute blast it was talking to Tom! We got sidetracked from my initial topic idea and ended up going in many different directions, and I was thrilled with how it turned out. The topics we touched on in this conversation are of utmost importance, especially to those in the expat community who are tuned in to what is happening worldwide. If you weren’t already, you’ve got to follow Tom Luongo for his take on geopolitics.  Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Today’s guest is Tom Luongo, a former research chemist turned geopolitical and market analyst. He is the publisher of the Gold, Goats ‘N Guns newsletter, as well as the host of the podcast by the same name.   This was an absolute blast of a conversation covering various freedom-related topics, and I know you’ll love it.     <h2><b>TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH TOM LUONGO</b></h2> <ul> <li>Hear Tom detail how he completely reinvented his career by pursuing his interest in economics and geopolitics, going from chemist to renowned geopolitical analyst. </li> <li>Learn why Tom believes in delivering the <b>unvarnished truth</b> to build an audience organically.</li> <li>Tom explains why it’s important to understand your own limitations as a content creator - and why your audience will always forgive you if you’re honest.</li> <li>Hear Tom address how he “navigates the freedom question” in regard to platform censorship and self-censorship.</li> <li>Tom and I have a great back-and-forth discussion about the importance of narrowing your focus towards practical steps to protect yourselves instead of doom-scrolling all day.  </li> <li>Find out why Tom and I both turn off or remove our phones from the room when private conversations delve into certain topics. </li> <li>Discover why Tom believes we are the “bottom of the dark age” and why the idea of the Great Reset will “end up in a museum.”</li> <li>Find out what Tom foresees as the future of the United States. Will the U.S. break up? And on whose terms?</li> <li>Learn what Tom thinks of Elon Musk. Is he on “our side?” Or is he just another plant by the global elite?</li> </ul><h2><b>RELATED EPISODES</b></h2> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/captivate-podcast/chris-temple/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">104: Digging Into The Deep State And Where The Election Is Taking Us – Chris Temple</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/captivate-podcast/ep-095-carter-clews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">095: Top Political Operative Tells Americans to Escape – Carter Clews</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/captivate-podcast/jim-rogers-shares-his-opinions-on-north-korea-china-mandarin-and-the-current-state-of-education/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">036: Jim Rogers – North Korea, China, Mandarin And The Current State Of Education</a><h2><b>HOW TO FIND TOM LUONGO’S WORK</b></h2> Gold, Goats N’ Guns: <a href="https://tomluongo.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tomluongo.me/</a>  Twitter: <a href="https://Twitter.com/TFL1728" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TWL1728</a><h2><b>CONCLUSION</b></h2> What an absolute blast it was talking to Tom! We got sidetracked from my initial topic idea and ended up going in many different directions, and I was thrilled with how it turned out. The topics we touched on in this conversation are of utmost importance, especially to those in the expat community who are tuned in to what is happening worldwide. If you weren’t already, you’ve got to follow Tom Luongo for his take on geopolitics.  <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

252: Spit In The Eye Of The Globalists – Tom Luongo

Antony Sammeroff

Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Antony Sammeroff. Antony is a psychotherapist, economics journalist, the author of Universal Basic Income - For and Against, and the upcoming book Pharma Lie, People Die.  Originally from Scotland, he has spent the past several years since the onset of the UK’s COVId policies living outside the country as a digital nomad in places like Mexico, Costa Rica, Turkey and most recently, India.    TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH ANTONY SAMMEROFF  Antony and I discuss the nature of remote work and why Antony had already begun moving his work primarily online even before COVID policies shut the world down. Hear Antony describe the onset of the absurd COVID policies in his home country of Scotland and how that propelled him to take his business fully remote and to search for more sane parts of the world to reside in. Antony points out an interesting side benefit of the COVID travel restrictions - spending time in a place previously hadn’t planned to - in this case, Mexico. Hear Antony describe how the “COVID years” altered people’s sense of what they are allowed to say and has caused many to self-censor with friends, family and the workplace.  Antony describes the push for “subjectivity” within his education and profession, which is often a cover for leftist bias within institutions.  We discuss what it is like to hold “radical” (sane) positions in today’s post-COVID clown world and how Antony helps people in his practice deal with this feeling of friends, family and institutions acting like they are the crazy ones.  Antony and I discuss the concept of natural law and why so many libertarians were able to see through much of the BS of the last several years due to their ability to filter things through the natural law model. Hear Anthony’s opinion on “conspiracy theories” and mental health after a member of our Expat Money Forum on Facebook questioned my own mental health due to my emails criticizing the World Economic Forum. Does Antony think I’m nuts? You’ll have to listen to find out!   RELATED EPISODES 245: Fleeing the UK Lockdowns to Become a Sovereign Individual - Johnny HODL 240: Being a Digital Nomad Since Before It Was Cool - Sam Rivello 237: What's It Like Relocating to Mexico When the World Doesn't Make Sense - Jonathan LockwoodHOW TO FIND ANTONY’S WORK: 7pharmamyths.com Beyourselfandloveit.com  Email: antony@beyourselfandloveit.comCONCLUSION It was great connecting with Antony and learning about how he has helped others cope with this crazy post-COVID clown world we’ve been living in and how he himself coped by leaving his own country and becoming a digital nomad. This conversation was even a bit therapeutic for me - it’s always nice speaking with someone with a similar view of ethics and natural law.    Antony is a fantastic example of someone who saw greener pastures elsewhere and didn’t hesitate to take life into his own hands and explore them. Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Antony Sammeroff. Antony is a psychotherapist, economics journalist, the author of Universal Basic Income - For and Against, and the upcoming book Pharma Lie, People Die.  Originally from Scotland, he has spent the past several years since the onset of the UK’s COVId policies living outside the country as a digital nomad in places like Mexico, Costa Rica, Turkey and most recently, India.    <h2><b>TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH ANTONY SAMMEROFF</b></h2> <ul> <li>Antony and I discuss the nature of remote work and why Antony had already begun moving his work primarily online even before COVID policies shut the world down.</li> <li>Hear Antony describe the onset of the absurd COVID policies in his home country of Scotland and how that propelled him to take his business fully remote and to search for more sane parts of the world to reside in.</li> <li>Antony points out an interesting side benefit of the COVID travel restrictions - spending time in a place previously hadn’t planned to - in this case, Mexico.</li> <li>Hear Antony describe how the “COVID years” altered people’s sense of what they are allowed to say and has caused many to self-censor with friends, family and the workplace. </li> <li>Antony describes the push for “subjectivity” within his education and profession, which is often a cover for leftist bias within institutions. </li> <li>We discuss what it is like to hold “radical” (sane) positions in today’s post-COVID clown world and how Antony helps people in his practice deal with this feeling of friends, family and institutions acting like they are the crazy ones. </li> <li>Antony and I discuss the concept of natural law and why so many libertarians were able to see through much of the BS of the last several years due to their ability to filter things through the natural law model.</li> <li>Hear Anthony’s opinion on “conspiracy theories” and mental health after a member of our Expat Money Forum on Facebook questioned my own mental health due to my emails criticizing the World Economic Forum. Does Antony think I’m nuts? You’ll have to listen to find out!</li> </ul> <h2></h2> <h2><b>RELATED EPISODES</b></h2> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/245-johnny-hodl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">245: Fleeing the UK Lockdowns to Become a Sovereign Individual - Johnny HODL</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/sam-rivello/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">240: Being a Digital Nomad Since Before It Was Cool - Sam Rivello</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/jonathan-lockwood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">237: What's It Like Relocating to Mexico When the World Doesn't Make Sense - Jonathan Lockwood</a><h2><b>HOW TO FIND ANTONY’S WORK:</b></h2> <a href="http://7pharmamyths.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7pharmamyths.com</a> <a href="https://beyourselfandloveit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyourselfandloveit.com</a>  Email: <a href="mailto:antony@beyourselfandloveit.com">antony@beyourselfandloveit.com</a><h2><b>CONCLUSION</b></h2> It was great connecting with Antony and learning about how he has helped others cope with this crazy post-COVID clown world we’ve been living in and how he himself coped by leaving his own country and becoming a digital nomad. This conversation was even a bit therapeutic for me - it’s always nice speaking with someone with a similar view of ethics and natural law.    Antony is a fantastic example of someone who saw greener pastures elsewhere and didn’t hesitate to take life into his own hands and explore them. <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

251: How To Cope When Your Country Goes Crazy – Antony Sammeroff

Today’s episode celebrates 250 episodes of the Expat Money Show! I can’t believe some of the incredible people I’ve gotten to speak to doing this podcast, many of whom I admired years before this show, were even an idea in my mind.  It occurred to me that many of you hadn’t yet begun your expat journey when I started this podcast back in 2017, and there’s a decent chance you haven’t heard some of the biggest and best interviews that I’ve conducted over the years. So this week, we’ll be checking out a sampling of top names I’ve interviewed since starting the Expat Money Show - people like Doug Casey, Grant Cardone, Jim Rogers, and the great Congressman Ron Paul. Enjoy!ATTEND THE 2023 EXPAT MONEY SUMMITGet your FREE ticket here: https://ExpatMoneySummit.comRELATED EPISODES 221: What The World Can Expect In 2023 - Ron Paul 075: Grant Cardone – Developing a Millionaires Mindset 036: Jim Rogers – North Korea, China, Mandarin And The Current State Of EducationCONCLUSIONWhile this episode may have been a look back into the past, believe it or not, we are just getting started here at Expat Money. This podcast has laid the groundwork for the efforts we are currently undertaking, helping thousands of freedom-loving individuals seek higher ground. The future is bright for those that take action to improve their lives by becoming an expat, and this show will remain the flagship for those who share our ideals. I'm greatly looking forward to the next 250 episodes and beyond, and I'm thrilled to have you all along for the journey. Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Today’s episode celebrates 250 episodes of the Expat Money Show! I can’t believe some of the incredible people I’ve gotten to speak to doing this podcast, many of whom I admired years before this show, were even an idea in my mind.  It occurred to me that many of you hadn’t yet begun your expat journey when I started this podcast back in 2017, and there’s a decent chance you haven’t heard some of the biggest and best interviews that I’ve conducted over the years. <br><br>So this week, we’ll be checking out a sampling of top names I’ve interviewed since starting the Expat Money Show - people like Doug Casey, Grant Cardone, Jim Rogers, and the great Congressman Ron Paul. Enjoy!<br><h2><b>ATTEND THE 2023 EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT</b></h2>Get your FREE ticket here: <a href="https://ExpatMoneySummit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatMoneySummit.com</a><h2><b>RELATED EPISODES</b></h2> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/ron-paul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">221: What The World Can Expect In 2023 - Ron Paul</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/captivate-podcast/grant-cardone-how-millionaires-think-developing-millionaires-mindset/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">075: Grant Cardone – Developing a Millionaires Mindset</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/captivate-podcast/jim-rogers-shares-his-opinions-on-north-korea-china-mandarin-and-the-current-state-of-education/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">036: Jim Rogers – North Korea, China, Mandarin And The Current State Of Education</a><h2>CONCLUSION</h2>While this episode may have been a look back into the past, believe it or not, we are just getting started here at Expat Money. This podcast has laid the groundwork for the efforts we are currently undertaking, helping thousands of freedom-loving individuals seek higher ground. The future is bright for those that take action to improve their lives by becoming an expat, and this show will remain the flagship for those who share our ideals. I'm greatly looking forward to the next 250 episodes and beyond, and I'm thrilled to have you all along for the journey. <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

250: The Biggest and Best of Expat Money

Ernie Baca

Today’s guest is Ernie Baca - the host of the YouTube channel “Retired Life in Mexico NO BULL”  - who came on a few weeks ago in episode 246 to talk about his experiences living in Mexico and beating cancer in Mexico. If you haven't heard that episode, I highly suggest you go back and listen. It was unbelievable.   Today Ernie is back to talk a bit about his work in law enforcement, specifically in Latin America, and some of the safety concerns, tips and tricks, and anything to do with safety and security in Latin America.    TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH ERNIE BACA  Listen to Ernie detail his extensive background in law enforcement, including working on HUGE cases that you’ve absolutely heard of, including John Gotti and Timothy McVeigh! Ernie explains what he means by the phrase “security is an illusion” - and how you can use that knowledge to understand your own security situation better. Hear Ernie unveils his security philosophy of mitigating risk. How can you find the balance to understand the reality of the situation best and assess your personal security situation?  Ernie describes how obtaining only partial information, whether from national news - or, in Ernie’s case, security reports - can lead to a skewed view of the security situation in a given area.  Ernie and I discuss the concept of situational awareness - how to use your knowledge and the knowledge of others to assess the level of security you need in any given time and place.  Ernie lays out some very simple rules for travelling, using the examples of Mexico and Brazil. Follow these tips, and you will more than likely be safe and sound wherever you go. Ernie and I discuss more of the little steps we take to “stack” security in our lives and turn situational awareness into a habit. Ultimately, it all comes down to taking personal responsibility. Ernie and I trade personal stories about various security-related situations and how situational awareness - or lack thereof - drastically altered the course of events. Ernie also reveals his ultimate trick for avoiding a bad situation - learning to trust your instinct. Learn from one of the absolute best in this episode. RELATED EPISODES 246: Beating Cancer in Mexico - Ernie Baca 190: How To Build A Self Sustaining Libertarian Community in Latin America - Patrick Hiebert 095: Top Political Operative Tells Americans to Escape – Carter ClewsHOW TO FIND ERNIE BACA’S WORK “Retired Life in Mexico NO BULL” on YouTubeCONCLUSION Ernie has extensive experience with the security situation in a number of Latin American countries that are very popular with expats as well, so I had to have him back to dive deeper into the subject. Ernie and I have a lot in common when it comes to our approach to this issue,  so I know you’ll get a ton of value out of it as well.Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Today’s guest is Ernie Baca - the host of the YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/RetiredLifeinMexicoNOBULL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Retired Life in Mexico NO BULL”  </a>- who came on a few weeks ago in <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/246-ernie-baca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 246</a> to talk about his experiences living in Mexico and beating cancer in Mexico. If you haven't heard that episode, I highly suggest you go back and listen. It was unbelievable.   Today Ernie is back to talk a bit about his work in law enforcement, specifically in Latin America, and some of the safety concerns, tips and tricks, and anything to do with safety and security in Latin America.    <h2><b>TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH ERNIE BACA</b></h2> <ul> <li>Listen to Ernie detail his extensive background in law enforcement, including working on HUGE cases that you’ve absolutely heard of, including John Gotti and Timothy McVeigh!</li> <li>Ernie explains what he means by the phrase “security is an illusion” - and how you can use that knowledge to understand your own security situation better.</li> <li>Hear Ernie unveils his security philosophy of mitigating risk. How can you find the balance to understand the reality of the situation best and assess your personal security situation? </li> <li>Ernie describes how obtaining only partial information, whether from national news - or, in Ernie’s case, security reports - can lead to a skewed view of the security situation in a given area. </li> <li>Ernie and I discuss the concept of situational awareness - how to use your knowledge and the knowledge of others to assess the level of security you need in any given time and place. </li> <li>Ernie lays out some very simple rules for travelling, using the examples of Mexico and Brazil. <b>Follow these tips,</b> and you will more than likely be safe and sound wherever you go.</li> <li>Ernie and I discuss more of the little steps we take to “stack” security in our lives and turn situational awareness into a habit. Ultimately, it all comes down to taking personal responsibility.</li> <li>Ernie and I trade personal stories about various security-related situations and how situational awareness - or lack thereof - drastically altered the course of events.</li> <li>Ernie also reveals his ultimate trick for avoiding a bad situation - learning to trust your instinct. Learn from one of the absolute best in this episode.</li> </ul><h2><b>RELATED EPISODES</b></h2> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/246-ernie-baca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">246: Beating Cancer in Mexico - Ernie Baca</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/patrick-hiebert/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">190: How To Build A Self Sustaining Libertarian Community in Latin America - Patrick Hiebert</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/captivate-podcast/ep-095-carter-clews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">095: Top Political Operative Tells Americans to Escape – Carter Clews</a><h2><b>HOW TO FIND ERNIE BACA’S WORK</b></h2> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/RetiredLifeinMexicoNOBULL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Retired Life in Mexico NO BULL” on YouTube</a><h2><b>CONCLUSION</b></h2> Ernie has extensive experience with the security situation in a number of Latin American countries that are very popular with expats as well, so I had to have him back to dive deeper into the subject. Ernie and I have a lot in common when it comes to our approach to this issue,  so I know you’ll get a ton of value out of it as well.<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

249: How Safe Is Latin America? – Ernie Baca

Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Parallel Mike. Mike is an organic farmer, investor and host of the Parallel Systems Broadcast.  Having spent most of his adult life in Britain while working as a counsellor and competing as an endurance athlete, Mike and his wife emigrated to Poland to focus on living a more self-sufficient and decentralized life.    TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH PARALLEL MIKE  Discover how “Parallel Mike” was born. What caused Mike to go from pursuing professional sports to becoming a full-time organic farmer focused on self-sufficiency? Hear Mike describe how the COVID lockdowns prevented his initial move to Poland and what Poland was like when they finally did arrive later that year.  Listen as Mike and I discuss the difference between the enforcement of COVID rules “by the numbers” and the reality on the ground.  Mike lays out why he doesn’t believe massive systemic change will come from within the system itself but rather when the system finally breaks on its own.  Mike and I agree on the better strategy for individuals - to build your own systems and find higher ground to fight from.  Hear Mike explain his outlook for the “dark days ahead” regarding hyperinflation and global debt liquidation.  Listen to Mike detail why he became part of a small Polish settlement rather than living in an expat community. Mike breaks down some of the practical steps he has taken to further increase his independence from the system. Every single member of the Expat Money community can learn from this! Hear Mike and I agree that at this stage, focusing on wealth preservation is the key to financial preservation through what’s to come. We delve into the looming threat of capital controls and why it’s so important to have the means to protect your wealth from government confiscation and seizure.  RELATED EPISODES 247: How To Defend Yourself From What's To Come 242: De-Dollarization and a BRICS Commodity-Backed Reserve Currency 220: Buying Asian Investments &amp; Currencies On The Cheap - Marc FaberHOW TO FIND PARALLEL MIKE Website: https://parallelmike.com/  YouTube: Parallel SystemsCONCLUSION It was great speaking to Mike, someone who views the world very much like I do. As I often discuss, I believe in taking action to preserve your wealth and increase your liberty. Mike is the perfect example of someone who sees the problems around him and takes action to put himself in a better position. Mike’s optimism is infectious, and it’s the same attitude I hope to inspire in my own listeners right here every week.Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Parallel Mike. Mike is an organic farmer, investor and host of the Parallel Systems Broadcast.  Having spent most of his adult life in Britain while working as a counsellor and competing as an endurance athlete, Mike and his wife emigrated to Poland to focus on living a more self-sufficient and decentralized life.    <h2><b>TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH PARALLEL MIKE</b></h2> <ul> <li>Discover how “Parallel Mike” was born. What caused Mike to go from pursuing professional sports to becoming a full-time organic farmer focused on self-sufficiency?</li> <li>Hear Mike describe how the COVID lockdowns prevented his initial move to Poland and what Poland was like when they finally did arrive later that year. </li> <li>Listen as Mike and I discuss the difference between the enforcement of COVID rules “by the numbers” and the reality on the ground. </li> <li>Mike lays out why he doesn’t believe massive systemic change will come from within the system itself but rather when the system finally breaks on its own. </li> <li>Mike and I agree on the better strategy for individuals - to build your own systems and find higher ground to fight from. </li> <li>Hear Mike explain his outlook for the “dark days ahead” regarding hyperinflation and global debt liquidation. </li> <li>Listen to Mike detail why he became part of a small Polish settlement rather than living in an expat community.</li> <li>Mike breaks down some of the <b>practical steps</b> he has taken to further increase his independence from the system. Every single member of the Expat Money community can learn from this!</li> <li>Hear Mike and I agree that at this stage, focusing on wealth preservation is the key to financial preservation through what’s to come.</li> <li>We delve into the looming threat of capital controls and why it’s so important to have the means to protect your wealth from government confiscation and seizure. </li> </ul><h2><b>RELATED EPISODES</b></h2> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/247-how-to-defend-yourself-from-what-is-happening-in-the-world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">247: How To Defend Yourself From What's To Come</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/242-de-dollarization-and-a-brics-commodity-backed-reserve-currency/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">242: De-Dollarization and a BRICS Commodity-Backed Reserve Currency</a> <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/marc-faber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">220: Buying Asian Investments &amp; Currencies On The Cheap - Marc Faber</a><h2><b>HOW TO FIND PARALLEL MIKE</b></h2> Website: <a href="https://parallelmike.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parallelmike.com/</a>  YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@parallelsystems" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parallel Systems</a><h2><b>CONCLUSION</b></h2> It was great speaking to Mike, someone who views the world very much like I do. As I often discuss, I believe in taking action to preserve your wealth and increase your liberty. Mike is the perfect example of someone who sees the problems around him and takes action to put himself in a better position. Mike’s optimism is infectious, and it’s the same attitude I hope to inspire in my own listeners right here every week.<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

248: How To Build A Parallel System And Just Leave – Parallel Mike

This week's episode will be a little different than the normal fare, as I am officially unveiling a project that has been in the works for ten months now.Dare I say, this will be a game changer for anyone serious about achieving more freedom in their lives in the face of all the craziness in the world right now.Please take the time to listen to this brief episode, and if it sounds like it's right for you, sign up for the EMS Pulse Newsletter over at ExpatMoney.com. This is the ONLY way I'll be sending information out about this - no Twitter, no Facebook, no YouTube.Let's just say the technocrats aren't going to be happy about this.Enjoy,MikkelMentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

This week's episode will be a little different than the normal fare, as I am officially unveiling a project that has been in the works for ten months now.<br>Dare I say, this will be a game changer for anyone serious about achieving more freedom in their lives in the face of all the craziness in the world right now.<br>Please take the time to listen to this brief episode, and if it sounds like it's right for you, sign up for the EMS Pulse Newsletter over at <a href="https://expatmoney.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ExpatMoney.com.</a> This is the ONLY way I'll be sending information out about this - no Twitter, no Facebook, no YouTube.<br>Let's just say the technocrats aren't going to be happy about this.<br>Enjoy,<br><br>Mikkel<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

247: How To Defend Yourself From What Is Happening In The World

Every week we talk about second passports, offshore gold vaults, wealth protection, foreign real estate, private international banking, digital privacy &amp; protection, alternative assets and other things from the offshore space you will not find anywhere else!--------------------------Apply to work with Mikkel Thorup: https://ExpatMoney.com/important-letter FOLLOW MIKKEL THORUP ONLINE:🐦Twitter: https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/Twitter📱 Facebook: https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/Facebook👋 Join our private Facebook group: https://ExpatMoneyForum.com💻 Visit our website: https://ExpatMoney.comEXPAT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL🚌 Learn more about our private school: https://ExpatSchool.io☎️ Schedule a call to discuss your kid’s education: https://ExpatSchool.io/schedule-a-callSUPPORT THE SHOW📘 Grab my book Expat Secrets on Amazon: https://ExpatSecretsBook.com⛱️ How to work remotely (15% OFF Course): https://BeachCommute.com/expat🗣️ Easiest way to learn a second language: https://StoryLearningCourses.com📕 My new book, Expats Guide On Moving To Mexico: https://ExpatGuideBooks.com📱 Privacy Phone ($50 OFF): https://RiseAbovePhone.comBLOCKCHAIN EDUCATION:🚀 Crypto Quantum Leap (video course for beginners). Details here: https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/leap🔥 Project Serenity (crypto investment newsletter). Details here: https://SerenityNewsletter.comSUBSCRIBE:🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/subscribe📺 YouTube: https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/YouTube✉️ Join my newsletter, EMS Pulse: https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/protection

If you’re a tRump loving, narrow-minded, greedy, traveler...this podcast is for you. A little too much obnoxious political opinion meshed into his presentations of expat finances. Look elsewhere for this info if you can. Cheers

Great topic ...horrible presenter

Love the guests and the host, great info!

Great show!

Every week we talk about second passports, offshore gold vaults, wealth protection, foreign real estate, private international banking, digital privacy &amp; protection, alternative assets and other things from the offshore space you will not find anywhere else!<br><br>--------------------------<br><br>Apply to work with Mikkel Thorup: <a href="https://ExpatMoney.com/important-letter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatMoney.com/important-letter</a> <br><br>FOLLOW MIKKEL THORUP ONLINE:<br>🐦Twitter: <a href="https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/Twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/Twitter</a><br>📱 Facebook: <a href="https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/Facebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/Facebook</a><br>👋 Join our private Facebook group: <a href="https://ExpatMoneyForum.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatMoneyForum.com</a><br>💻 Visit our website: <a href="https://ExpatMoney.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatMoney.com</a><br><br>EXPAT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL<br>🚌 Learn more about our private school: <a href="https://ExpatSchool.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatSchool.io</a><br>☎️ Schedule a call to discuss your kid’s education: <a href="https://ExpatSchool.io/schedule-a-call" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatSchool.io/schedule-a-call</a><br><br>SUPPORT THE SHOW<br>📘 Grab my book Expat Secrets on Amazon: <a href="https://ExpatSecretsBook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatSecretsBook.com</a><br>⛱️ How to work remotely (15% OFF Course): <a href="https://BeachCommute.com/expat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://BeachCommute.com/expat</a><br>🗣️ Easiest way to learn a second language: <a href="https://StoryLearningCourses.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://StoryLearningCourses.com</a><br>📕 My new book, Expats Guide On Moving To Mexico: <a href="https://ExpatGuideBooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatGuideBooks.com</a><br>📱 Privacy Phone ($50 OFF): <a href="https://RiseAbovePhone.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://RiseAbovePhone.com</a><br><br>BLOCKCHAIN EDUCATION:<br>🚀 Crypto Quantum Leap (video course for beginners). Details here: <a href="https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/leap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/leap</a><br><br>🔥 Project Serenity (crypto investment newsletter). Details here: <a href="https://SerenityNewsletter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://SerenityNewsletter.com</a><br><br>SUBSCRIBE:<br>🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: <a href="https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/subscribe</a><br>📺 YouTube: <a href="https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/YouTube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/YouTube</a><br>✉️ Join my newsletter, EMS Pulse: <a href="https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/protection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/protection</a>

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

Erik Paquet

Today's guest on The Expat Money Show is Erik Paquet, the Co-Founder of Abroaders.com and the Co-Host of Abroaders Podcast on iTunes.  In this episode, we dig deep not only into the success mindset of an Entrepreneur living around the world but he explains exactly how all us Entrepreneurs can get free unlimited travel around the globe with some small tweaks to how we collect frequent flyer miles and how we use our credit cards.  I don't know about you but 3 or 4 extra roundtrip tickets in business class anywhere in the world every year sounds pretty awesome to me!  You can reach out to Erik Paquet at Abroaders.comFree Travel Using Frequent Flyer Miles - The Basics...  You are going to get the majority of your points from the bank by using your credit card... not from actually flying The BEST points to collect for free travel using frequent flyer miles are called "Transferable Points" The WORST points to collect for free travel using frequent flyer miles are called "Fixed Rate Points" To get the most value out of your frequent flyer miles make sure you are spending them on flights... and sometimes hotel stays The worst way to use your frequent flyer miles is for online shopping of goods, often the price of say a coffee maker and a one-way business class seat can be the same amount of points even though the dollar amount could be thousands apart... Free Travel Using Frequent Flyer Miles - More Advanced...  Using frequent flyer miles all you need to pay is the airport taxes... typically $50 to $200 a trip The government counts the use of frequent flyer miles as a "rebate" and not as income... so if you were to take $20,000 of free travel during the year it would not bump you to a higher tax bracket Making sure all your Facebook Ads and Google Ads you spend for your business are done through your credit card that is connected to your frequent flyer program Your Ad spend only needs to break even for you to get unlimited travel around the planet When signing up for a new credit card make sure you are getting a signing bonus of 50,000 + points for joining Purchasing a business or first-class ticket can be 5 to 10 times the cost using cash, but it is not 5 to 10 times the amount when paying using points. Make sure you check the difference and try upgrading your ticket Final Thoughts I don't want to spoil too much from this episode because you really need to listen to it yourself to understand the whole concept. You will also be able to laugh at how poorly I have used my points in the past LOL. And if you want to keep up to date with every new episode of The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below.   Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Today's guest on <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> is Erik Paquet, the Co-Founder of <a href="http://www.abroaders.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Abroaders.com</a> and the Co-Host of Abroaders Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/abroaders-podcast/id796618604?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.  In this episode, we dig deep not only into the success mindset of an Entrepreneur living around the world but he explains exactly how all us Entrepreneurs can get free unlimited travel around the globe with some small tweaks to how we collect frequent flyer miles and how we use our credit cards.  I don't know about you but 3 or 4 extra roundtrip tickets in business class anywhere in the world every year sounds pretty awesome to me!  You can reach out to Erik Paquet at <a href="http://www.abroaders.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Abroaders.com</a><h3>Free Travel Using Frequent Flyer Miles - The Basics...</h3> <ul> <li>You are going to get the majority of your points from the bank by using your credit card... not from actually flying</li> <li>The BEST points to collect for free travel using frequent flyer miles are called "Transferable Points"</li> <li>The WORST points to collect for free travel using frequent flyer miles are called "Fixed Rate Points"</li> <li>To get the most value out of your frequent flyer miles make sure you are spending them on flights... and sometimes hotel stays</li> <li>The worst way to use your frequent flyer miles is for online shopping of goods, often the price of say a coffee maker and a one-way business class seat can be the same amount of points even though the dollar amount could be thousands apart...</li> </ul><h3>Free Travel Using Frequent Flyer Miles - More Advanced...</h3> <ul> <li>Using frequent flyer miles all you need to pay is the airport taxes... typically $50 to $200 a trip</li> <li>The government counts the use of frequent flyer miles as a "rebate" and not as income... so if you were to take $20,000 of free travel during the year it would not bump you to a higher tax bracket</li> <li>Making sure all your Facebook Ads and Google Ads you spend for your business are done through your credit card that is connected to your frequent flyer program</li> <li>Your Ad spend only needs to break even for you to get unlimited travel around the planet</li> <li>When signing up for a new credit card make sure you are getting a signing bonus of 50,000 + points for joining</li> <li>Purchasing a business or first-class ticket can be 5 to 10 times the cost using cash, but it is not 5 to 10 times the amount when paying using points. Make sure you check the difference and try upgrading your ticket</li> </ul><h2>Final Thoughts</h2> I don't want to spoil too much from this episode because you really need to listen to it yourself to understand the whole concept. You will also be able to laugh at how poorly I have used my points in the past LOL. And if you want to keep up to date with every new episode of The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below.   <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

023: How to Unlock an Extra $20,000 Worth of Free Travel Using Frequent Flyer Miles – Erik Paquet

James Guzman

James Guzman is an American Expat living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He is an expert on how to start a vacation rental business, and specifically, how to start an Airbnb in Mexico and Airbnb as an Expat.James Guzman and Mikkel Thorup talk about short-term rentals when it comes to how to start an Airbnb in Mexico.  Are short-term rentals more beneficial than long term? Are the risks different? If you've ever considered how to start a vacation rental business, then this is the episode for you. How to Start a Vacation Rental BusinessWe have all heard about Airbnb and how it has revolutionized the lodging and accommodation world of travel, and you probably know someone that puts their home on this site when they are away on vacation to maybe recoup some of their expenses while they are away.However, have you ever considered renting properties and then turning around and advertising on Airbnb? Did you know that you don't have to own the property? As long as the landlord is aware of what your plan looks like, there is no reason for them to say no. This and many other ideas are discussed in this fun episode on how to start a vacation rental business.As mentioned, Airbnb has changed the face of short-term rentals forever. How did they get so big? so quickly? and you must be asking yourself, what kind of software do they use and can I use it too? Listen in as James Guzman explains the software they use for efficiency and speed. Starting a Business in Mexico as an Expat and How to Start an Airbnb in MexicoWe also talk about the demographics of his short-term rentals and how to start an Airbnb in Mexico. Because James Guzman lives in Mexico, of course, it is much simpler, as he can keep an eye on his business, but you can start an Airbnb anywhere. The concepts are the same all across the globe. Here are a few ideas discussed:Platforms and SoftwareAccess to the property/keysHow to earn more income from your propertiesWhat to do during slow seasonsWhat does a 'Full Vacation' look likeChallenges of owning your own business What To Consider When you Start a Vacation Rental BusinessIs your city safe? Clean?What about the culture? the food?Why do people come to your city?What kind of return can I expect?Vacancy rates?All this and more is discussed! James Guzman on EducationMost of our listeners are aware of our passion here on the Expat Money Show regarding the current state of the education system in North America and the trend towards homeschooling and world schooling. James Guzman and Mikkel Thorup discuss this hot topic. Many of our past guests discuss this same topic, listen in to Ep 37: Zak Slayback or to Ep 43: Sam McRoberts who currently owns and operates his business as an expat and world schools his son. We all know how much Mikkel loves to talk about travel and the experiences learned from each country. Today's episode was no different. Mikkel and James Guzman chat in detail about Medellin &amp; the country of Colombia. Mikkel spent quite a bit of time there when he first started his travels and speaks kindly about the people, the food and the culture. James Guzman would agree! Best Way to Reach James Guzmanwww.borderlessblog.com Final ThoughtsI really didn't know much about Airbnb myself, so I learned a great deal from James Guzman. It really is a great business model for those interested in learning how to start a vacation rental business. James has some great insights and totally worth listening in.I hope you get as much value from this interview with James Guzman as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

<p>James Guzman is an American Expat living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He is an expert on how to start a vacation rental business, and specifically, how to start an Airbnb in Mexico and Airbnb as an Expat.</p><p>James Guzman and Mikkel Thorup talk about short-term rentals when it comes to how to start an Airbnb in Mexico.  Are short-term rentals more beneficial than long term? Are the risks different? If you've ever considered how to start a vacation rental business, then this is the episode for you.</p><p> </p><h3>How to Start a Vacation Rental Business</h3><p>We have all heard about Airbnb and how it has revolutionized the lodging and accommodation world of travel, and you probably know someone that puts their home on this site when they are away on vacation to maybe recoup some of their expenses while they are away.</p><p>However, have you ever considered renting properties and then turning around and advertising on Airbnb? Did you know that you don't have to own the property? As long as the landlord is aware of what your plan looks like, there is no reason for them to say no. This and many other ideas are discussed in this fun episode on how to start a vacation rental business.</p><p>As mentioned, Airbnb has changed the face of short-term rentals forever. How did they get so big? so quickly? and you must be asking yourself, what kind of software do they use and can I use it too? Listen in as James Guzman explains the software they use for efficiency and speed.</p><p> </p><h3>Starting a Business in Mexico as an Expat and How to Start an Airbnb in Mexico</h3><p>We also talk about the demographics of his short-term rentals and how to start an Airbnb in Mexico. Because James Guzman lives in Mexico, of course, it is much simpler, as he can keep an eye on his business, but you can start an Airbnb anywhere. The concepts are the same all across the globe. Here are a few ideas discussed:</p><ul><li>Platforms and Software</li><li>Access to the property/keys</li><li>How to earn more income from your properties</li><li>What to do during slow seasons</li><li>What does a 'Full Vacation' look like</li><li>Challenges of owning your own business</li></ul><p> </p><h3>What To Consider When you Start a Vacation Rental Business</h3><ul><li>Is your city safe? Clean?</li><li>What about the culture? the food?</li><li>Why do people come to your city?</li><li>What kind of return can I expect?</li><li>Vacancy rates?</li><li>All this and more is discussed!</li></ul><p> </p><h3>James Guzman on Education</h3><p>Most of our listeners are aware of our passion here on the Expat Money Show regarding the current state of the education system in North America and the trend towards homeschooling and world schooling. James Guzman and Mikkel Thorup discuss this hot topic. Many of our past guests discuss this same topic, listen in to <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/zak-slayback-learn-from-a-career-expert-how-to-land-your-dream-job/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 37: Zak Slayback</a> or to <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/sam-mcroberts-how-to-internationalize-your-life-so-you-can-protect-your-wealth-and-protect-your-family/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 43: Sam McRoberts</a> who currently owns and operates his business as an expat and world schools his son.</p><p> </p><p>We all know how much Mikkel loves to talk about travel and the experiences learned from each country. Today's episode was no different. Mikkel and James Guzman chat in detail about Medellin &amp; the country of Colombia. Mikkel spent quite a bit of time there when he first started his travels and speaks kindly about the people, the food and the culture. James Guzman would agree!</p><p> </p><h3>Best Way to Reach James Guzman</h3><p><a href="http://www.borderlessblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.borderlessblog.com</a></p><p> </p><h3>Final Thoughts</h3><p>I really didn't know much about Airbnb myself, so I learned a great deal from James Guzman. It really is a great business model for those interested in learning how to start a vacation rental business. James has some great insights and totally worth listening in.</p><p>I hope you get as much value from this interview with James Guzman as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

045: James Guzman – Vacation Rental Business Using Airbnb As An Expat In Mexico

Mihkel Sepp

Mihkel Sepp is the creator of Time Book, an all in one Productivity Planner that I personally use and have had massive success with. In this Episode of The Expat Money Show, we tackle the difficult topic of how to be productive!  You can find Mihkel Sepp at:  Website: TimeBook.life (use promo code "expat" for 10% off your order) IG: timebook.life  How to be Productive? Productivity is such an interesting topic in today's day and age, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average American works 8.8 hours a day. But a study of 1,989 full-time office workers revealed that most people aren't working for most of the time they are on the clock.  The most popular unproductive activities sited were:  Reading news websites--1 hour, 5 minutes Checking social media--44 minutes Discussing non-work-related things with co-workers--40 minutes Searching for new jobs--26 minutes Taking smoke breaks--23 minutes Making calls to partners or friends--18 minutes Making hot drinks--17 minutes Texting or instant messaging--14 minutes Eating snacks--8 minutes Making food in office--7 minutes  Other research shows that most people are not productive for more than 2.8 hours a day... looking at your own life where do you fit in? In this episode, we try to break down exactly how to be productive and talk extensively about some of the heroes in this space.     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BtBKKd5lAY&amp;feature=youtu.be In This Episode We Discuss:  What does productivity mean? Mindvalley Tribe Why your phone is more valuable than your car Tech in Finland - Nordic Business Forum Meeting Will Smith, Sir Richard Branson, Nick Vujicic  Books We Discuss:  Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Harari The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer Think and Grow Rich: 1937 Original Masterpiece by Napoleon Hill How to Win Friends &amp; Influence People by Dale Carnegie The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life by Sir Richard Branson Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki The Way of the Iceman: How the Wim Hof Method Creates Radiant, Longterm Health by Wim Hof &amp;‎ Koen De Jong Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World by Tim Ferriss Final Thoughts I really enjoyed recording this episode with Mihkel Sepp because the question of how to be productive has come up so many times in my own life... it really is easy to become distracted with that "Shiny object syndrome" that entrepreneurs are so well known for and fall down the rabbit hole of the internet.  This episode of The Expat Money Show is so packed with actionable steps you can take in your life to increase your own productivity.   Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Mihkel Sepp is the creator of <a href="https://timebook.life/tb/expat/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Time Book</a>, an all in one Productivity Planner that I personally use and have had massive success with. In this Episode of The Expat Money Show, we tackle the difficult topic of how to be productive!  <strong>You can find Mihkel Sepp at:</strong> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://timebook.life/tb/expat/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TimeBook.life</a> <strong>(use promo code "expat" for 10% off your order)</strong></li> <li>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/timebook.life/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">timebook.life</a></li> </ul> <h3>How to be Productive?</h3> Productivity is such an interesting topic in today's day and age, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an average American works 8.8 hours a day. But a <a href="https://www.vouchercloud.com/blog/office-worker-productivity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">study</a> of 1,989 full-time office workers revealed that most people aren't working for most of the time they are on the clock.  <strong>The most popular unproductive activities sited were:</strong> <ol> <li>Reading news websites--1 hour, 5 minutes</li> <li>Checking social media--44 minutes</li> <li>Discussing non-work-related things with co-workers--40 minutes</li> <li>Searching for new jobs--26 minutes</li> <li>Taking smoke breaks--23 minutes</li> <li>Making calls to partners or friends--18 minutes</li> <li>Making hot drinks--17 minutes</li> <li>Texting or instant messaging--14 minutes</li> <li>Eating snacks--8 minutes</li> <li>Making food in office--7 minutes</li> </ol> Other research shows that most people are not productive for more than 2.8 hours a day... looking at your own life where do you fit in? In this episode, we try to break down exactly how to be productive and talk extensively about some of the heroes in this space.     <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BtBKKd5lAY&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BtBKKd5lAY&amp;feature=youtu.be</a> <strong>In This Episode We Discuss:</strong> <ul> <li>What does productivity mean?</li> <li><a href="https://www.mindvalleyacademy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mindvalley Tribe</a></li> <li>Why your phone is more valuable than your car</li> <li>Tech in Finland - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NBForumHQ/?hc_ref=ARTQM-uh-vy8PzfwLPeo3C3l2KXlujp6mmcQvVGBzaaowV6ibiiD_kaOMjEG7h-H87o" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nordic Business Forum</a></li> <li>Meeting Will Smith, Sir Richard Branson, Nick Vujicic</li> </ul> <strong>Books We Discuss:</strong> <ul> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2B1LgfC" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind</a> by Yuval Harari</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2B1LpzG" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection</a> by Michael A. Singer</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2yMVk5Q" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Think and Grow Rich: 1937 Original Masterpiece</a> by Napoleon Hill</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2yNliGo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Win Friends &amp; Influence People</a> by Dale Carnegie</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2j7xrAy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business</a> by Charles Duhigg</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2ByQq1N" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life</a> by Sir Richard Branson</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2B1vzVx" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!</a> by Robert T. Kiyosaki</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2k7U6Oh" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Way of the Iceman: How the Wim Hof Method Creates Radiant, Longterm Health</a> by Wim Hof &amp;‎ Koen De Jong</li> <li><a href="http://amzn.to/2BzNQIZ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World</a> by Tim Ferriss</li> </ul><h3>Final Thoughts</h3> I really enjoyed recording this episode with Mihkel Sepp because the question of how to be productive has come up so many times in my own life... it really is easy to become distracted with that "Shiny object syndrome" that entrepreneurs are so well known for and fall down the rabbit hole of the internet.  This episode of <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> is so packed with actionable steps you can take in your life to increase your own productivity.   <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

007: Learn How To Be Productive From The Creator Of The Worlds Best Productivity Planner – Mihkel Sepp

Pete Sisco

Pete Sisco is a 30 year veteran in the online marketing space and has been an expat for the past 40 years. Through his various business, he has made millions of dollars, including his company, Safely Leave The Rat Race.  In this Interview with Pete Sisco, we delve deeper into how to start an online business, what the best business model is, paid social media versus free social media and so much more!    How to Start an Online Business Entrepreneurship is growing each and every year because as it allows you the freedom to be the boss, to be who you want to be and to be creative. So much more than if we are tied to a desk and have to answer to the big boss. Those of us that are terrible employees, want to learn how to start an online business because that is where the money is. It is also a lot of hard work and dedication, but at the end of the day, you have the ability to double your income year after year after year.  Pete Sisco knows how to start an online business and with his company Safely Leave The Rat Race, and his ebooks and courses can guide you to be profitable and explain to you what type of business model might be best for you and your chosen niche.    Safely Leave The Rat Race Pete Sisco and his wife run a very successful online business called Safely Leave The Rat Race. Here are a few topics that Mikkel Thorup and Pete Sisco chat about:  Do you need to be a professional in your field? How many English speakers are on the internet that are your potential clients? Internet economy growing exponentially year after year Life Style Arbitrage How to get started in an online business Best Business Model Do you know what your best business model?  if not, listen in to this episode with Pete Sisco, you will learn a ton.  Pete Sisco started his online business with something he knew all about, Fitness. He created a product that became in demand and when he started 30 years ago it was so much more difficult than it is today. Listen in as Pete walks us through how starting an online business looked in the '90s and early 2000s and how it looks today.    Traffic, Traffic and more Traffic Where to find traffic, how to get it and most important, how to keep the traffic flowing! In this interview with Pete Sisco, he'll help you to understand what the different forms of marketing are and the costs associated with the different forms.    Paid Social media versus Free Social Media This is probably one of the biggest questions we get...paid social media vs free social media. What is the best way to go? Is there a right way or wrong way, and does it depend on what you're selling? Listen in to this interview with Pete Sisco as he really tells us how it is and what really works best.  What else can people do to be successful? and do you know the value of your customer once you have them? In this interview with Pete Sisco, Mikkel Thorup wants to know everything he knows. Mikkel understands that knowing the answers to all of these questions can really help the new entrepreneur make fewer mistakes in the beginning.    How to Reach Pete Sisco www.safelyleavetheratrace.me     I hope you got as much value from this interview with Pete Sisco as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – my behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Pete Sisco is a 30 year veteran in the online marketing space and has been an expat for the past 40 years. Through his various business, he has made millions of dollars, including his company, <strong>Safely Leave The Rat Race. </strong> In this Interview with Pete Sisco, we delve deeper into how to start an online business, what the best business model is, paid social media versus free social media and so much more!    <h3>How to Start an Online Business</h3> Entrepreneurship is growing each and every year because as it allows you the freedom to be the boss, to be who you want to be and to be creative. So much more than if we are tied to a desk and have to answer to the big boss. Those of us that are terrible employees, want to learn how to start an online business because that is where the money is. It is also a lot of hard work and dedication, but at the end of the day, you have the ability to double your income year after year after year.  Pete Sisco knows how to start an online business and with his company <strong>Safely Leave The Rat Race</strong>, and his ebooks and courses can guide you to be profitable and explain to you what type of business model might be best for you and your chosen niche.    <h3>Safely Leave The Rat Race</h3> Pete Sisco and his wife run a very successful online business called <strong>Safely Leave The Rat Race</strong>. Here are a few topics that Mikkel Thorup and Pete Sisco chat about: <ul> <li>Do you need to be a professional in your field?</li> <li>How many English speakers are on the internet that are your potential clients?</li> <li>Internet economy growing exponentially year after year</li> <li>Life Style Arbitrage</li> <li>How to get started in an online business</li> </ul><h3>Best Business Model</h3> Do you know what your best business model?  if not, listen in to this episode with Pete Sisco, you will learn a ton.  Pete Sisco started his online business with something he knew all about, Fitness. He created a product that became in demand and when he started 30 years ago it was so much more difficult than it is today. Listen in as Pete walks us through how starting an online business looked in the '90s and early 2000s and how it looks today.    <h3>Traffic, Traffic and more Traffic</h3> Where to find traffic, how to get it and most important, how to keep the traffic flowing! In this interview with Pete Sisco, he'll help you to understand what the different forms of marketing are and the costs associated with the different forms.    <h3>Paid Social media versus Free Social Media</h3> This is probably one of the biggest questions we get...paid social media vs free social media. What is the best way to go? Is there a right way or wrong way, and does it depend on what you're selling? Listen in to this interview with Pete Sisco as he really tells us how it is and what really works best.  What else can people do to be successful? and do you know the value of your customer once you have them? In this interview with Pete Sisco, Mikkel Thorup wants to know everything he knows. Mikkel understands that knowing the answers to all of these questions can really help the new entrepreneur make fewer mistakes in the beginning.    <h3>How to Reach Pete Sisco</h3> <a href="https://www.safelyleavetheratrace.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.safelyleavetheratrace.me</a>     I hope you got as much value from this interview with Pete Sisco as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; <strong>EMS Pulse</strong>. – my behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

058: How To Start An Online Business So You Can Safely Leave The Rat Race - Pete Sisco

Matt Javit

Matt Javit and his wife Nikki left their high paying Executive jobs in the USA to pursue their love of travelling the world and learning what it's like to be true entrepreneurs. Listen in to hear Matt talk about what it took to finally make the leap of faith and trust that everything they had planned for over the year was the right decision. It's been a year and a half of constant travel and Matt Javit has a lot to discuss.    Leaves it all Behind to Travel the World Matt Javit and Mikkel Thorup discuss what life looks like when you have a great job, lots of family and friends and you decide to do what most people would say is crazy. Some would say, "how could you leave your great job? You won't earn any money, how are you ever going to survive?" Matt shares that those closest to him were extremely supportive, which really was fantastic to hear. Those questions and more are part of this fantastic interview with Matt Javit.    Things to do Before Moving Overseas Matt Javit and Mikkel Thorup really dig deep and discuss all of the things to do before moving overseas. It wasn't a simple pack up and go. They own a home full of furniture; had 2 cars; jobs; friends...well, they had to plan ahead. An exit plan was in order and because everyone is different a well thought out plan was crucial. Matt discusses his exit plan and all the things to do before moving overseas.    Next Came the Guide to Moving Abroad Matt Javit along with his wife Nikki set out the guide to moving abroad. What had to happen for them to make a seamless transition. Where would they go? For how long? Matt talks about how he bought their first one-way ticket to South America...and then their second one-way ticket to Europe. It all started to come together. Matt had to tell his boss...what a great story this is!    Tips for Living Abroad Mikkel and Matt Javit laugh about the lessons they have both learned because of living overseas and their tips for living abroad. They both agree that life is never the same once you leave your safe job, a safe home, and safe friends. Your mind will never be the same. If you have ever wanted to leave your life behind, in this interview you'll get fantastic tips for living abroad.    Topics we Discuss in Depth  How to Make friends while you're overseas How you can live the life you've always dreamed of Earning an income and what has to happen for that to be a reality Challenges you face living abroad Documenting your adventures Matts goals Mind expansion! Re-Entry into the Corporate World A year and a half has passed since leaving Indianapolis, Indiana. Will Matt and Nikki be able to step back into their old jobs? Will they want to after being so independent and free?    Where can we find Matt Javit Matt has a successful podcast himself called: PassportJoy    Go to his website www.PassportJoy.com and you can see his blogs about their world travels and listen in to hear his podcast!    Matt Javit's Secret to Success Realize that you deserve it! Once you really understand that, your life will never be the same. You can change your life and from there, anything is possible.    Final Thoughts What a fantastic interview I had with Matt. A real honest, down to earth guy. We laughed a lot because we have both have had similar experiences while learning the lessons of life. Matts tips for living abroad and things to do before moving overseas will be so helpful to you, my listeners. I know you'll all enjoy this episode a ton.  I hope you get as much value from this interview with Matt Javit as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!   Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Matt Javit and his wife Nikki left their high paying Executive jobs in the USA to pursue their love of travelling the world and learning what it's like to be true entrepreneurs. Listen in to hear Matt talk about what it took to finally make the leap of faith and trust that everything they had planned for over the year was the right decision. It's been a year and a half of constant travel and Matt Javit has a lot to discuss.    <h3>Leaves it all Behind to Travel the World</h3> Matt Javit and Mikkel Thorup discuss what life looks like when you have a great job, lots of family and friends and you decide to do what most people would say is crazy. Some would say, "how could you leave your great job? You won't earn any money, how are you ever going to survive?" Matt shares that those closest to him were extremely supportive, which really was fantastic to hear. Those questions and more are part of this fantastic interview with Matt Javit.    <h3>Things to do Before Moving Overseas</h3> Matt Javit and Mikkel Thorup really dig deep and discuss all of the things to do before moving overseas. It wasn't a simple pack up and go. They own a home full of furniture; had 2 cars; jobs; friends...well, they had to plan ahead. An exit plan was in order and because everyone is different a well thought out plan was crucial. Matt discusses his exit plan and all the things to do before moving overseas.    <h3>Next Came the Guide to Moving Abroad</h3> Matt Javit along with his wife Nikki set out the guide to moving abroad. What had to happen for them to make a seamless transition. Where would they go? For how long? Matt talks about how he bought their first one-way ticket to South America...and then their second one-way ticket to Europe. It all started to come together. Matt had to tell his boss...what a great story this is!    <h3>Tips for Living Abroad</h3> Mikkel and Matt Javit laugh about the lessons they have both learned because of living overseas and their tips for living abroad. They both agree that life is never the same once you leave your safe job, a safe home, and safe friends. Your mind will never be the same. If you have ever wanted to leave your life behind, in this interview you'll get fantastic tips for living abroad.    <h3>Topics we Discuss in Depth</h3> <ul> <li>How to Make friends while you're overseas</li> <li>How you can live the life you've always dreamed of</li> <li>Earning an income and what has to happen for that to be a reality</li> <li>Challenges you face living abroad</li> <li>Documenting your adventures</li> <li>Matts goals</li> <li>Mind expansion!</li> </ul><h3>Re-Entry into the Corporate World</h3> A year and a half has passed since leaving Indianapolis, Indiana. Will Matt and Nikki be able to step back into their old jobs? Will they want to after being so independent and free?    <h3>Where can we find Matt Javit</h3> Matt has a successful podcast himself called: <strong>PassportJoy  </strong>  Go to his website <a href="https://passportjoy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>www.PassportJoy.com</strong></a> and you can see his blogs about their world travels and listen in to hear his podcast!    <h3>Matt Javit's Secret to Success</h3> Realize that you deserve it! Once you really understand that, your life will never be the same. You can change your life and from there, anything is possible.    <h3><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></h3> What a fantastic interview I had with Matt. A real honest, down to earth guy. We laughed a lot because we have both have had similar experiences while learning the lessons of life. Matts tips for living abroad and things to do before moving overseas will be so helpful to you, my listeners. I know you'll all enjoy this episode a ton.  I hope you get as much value from this interview with Matt Javit as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!   <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

042: Executive Leaves It All Behind To Travel The World – Matt Javit

David McKeegan

David McKeegan and Mikkel Thorup talk in detail about what it takes to be an expat entrepreneur. How a young couples life looks like starting in NY City as students, moving to Barcelona Spain for an MBA program, starting their careers in Finance in London, England and realizing that they just didn’t want to raise a family with both parents working 12 hour days and how could they achieve their dream life.    Here starts the life of an expat entrepreneur David McKeegan and Mikkel Thorup go back and look at how one family created their dream life abroad, and what would it took to make it a reality.  David and his wife Carrie now live in Bali, Indonesia with their 3 boys and are owners of a Greenback Expat Tax Service that does taxes for expat Americans with clientele coming from 212 countries. Listen in to hear how David and Carrie decided on Taxes for Americans but more importantly how life can be living outside of your country of birth.    WHY AMERICAN EXPAT TAXES? Mikkel Thorup goes deep with David McKeegan on how and why they decided on American expat taxes. Of all the businesses they could do, why American expat taxes? Listen carefully because David and Mikkel talk about how a business is born and how you can create your business if you go about it methodically yet creatively.    LIVING OUTSIDE YOUR COUNTRY OF BIRTH   We all know what an expat is, right? For those of you that are not sure, here is Wikipedia's definition: An expatriate (often shortened to expat) is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country other than their native country.    How To Grow Your Business For The Life You Really Want David McKeegan is a brilliant marketer. You have to be to build a company that is successful and allows you and your family to move and live in other countries around the world. David talks about best marketing practices of outsourcing and what not to outsource. And so much more!  What’s hot for Expat communities What pushing through looks like Being resilient Overcoming adversity Travel vision for the future and what that looks like How to build a really really successful business In a Nutshell I had such an amazing time chatting with David McKeegan. I loved his stories of how he interacts with freelancers from around the globe and how he’s creating his tribe and really, why and how his business model works and how it can work for you too.    Books:  The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom without the 9-to-5 By Taylor Pearson The Millionaire Fast Lane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Life Time  By MJ DeMarco 4 Hour Work Week By Tim Ferris Topgrading By Bradford D. Smart, PhD Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000!   By Michael E Gerber DAVID’S MOTTO: Live an Adventurous Life  How can we reach David McKeegan: https://www.GreenBackTaxServices.comFINAL THOUGHTS On The Expat Money Show, I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. David McKeegan has lived a life that most entrepreneurs strive for. David and Carrie and their 3 boys live life as an adventure! And isn’t that really what we all strive for.  It's all about living life to the fullest, following your dreams, meeting new people and spending time with your spouse and children. For me this certainly is the case, and if you want a glimpse into the life of another expat entrepreneur who has created his dream life, listen to this episode.  I hope you get as much value from this Podcast Episode as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!   Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

David McKeegan and Mikkel Thorup talk in detail about what it takes to be an expat entrepreneur. How a young couples life looks like starting in NY City as students, moving to Barcelona Spain for an MBA program, starting their careers in Finance in London, England and realizing that they just didn’t want to raise a family with both parents working 12 hour days and how could they achieve their dream life.    <h3><strong>Here starts the life of an expat entrepreneur</strong></h3> David McKeegan and Mikkel Thorup go back and look at how one family created their dream life abroad, and what would it took to make it a reality.  David and his wife Carrie now live in Bali, Indonesia with their 3 boys and are owners of a Greenback Expat Tax Service that does taxes for expat Americans with clientele coming from 212 countries. Listen in to hear how David and Carrie decided on Taxes for Americans but more importantly how life can be living outside of your country of birth.    <h3><strong>WHY AMERICAN EXPAT TAXES?</strong></h3> Mikkel Thorup goes deep with David McKeegan on how and why they decided on American expat taxes. Of all the businesses they could do, why American expat taxes? Listen carefully because David and Mikkel talk about how a business is born and how you can create your business if you go about it methodically yet creatively.    <h3><strong>LIVING OUTSIDE YOUR COUNTRY OF BIRTH  </strong></h3> We all know what an expat is, right? For those of you that are not sure, here is Wikipedia's definition: An <strong>expatriate</strong> (often shortened to <strong>expat</strong>) is a person temporarily or permanently <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residency_(domicile)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">residing</a> in a country other than their native country.    <h3><strong>How To Grow Your Business For The Life You Really Want</strong></h3> David McKeegan is a brilliant marketer. You have to be to build a company that is successful and allows you and your family to move and live in other countries around the world. David talks about best marketing practices of outsourcing and what not to outsource. And so much more! <ul> <li>What’s hot for Expat communities</li> <li>What pushing through looks like</li> <li>Being resilient</li> <li>Overcoming adversity</li> <li>Travel vision for the future and what that looks like</li> <li>How to build a really really successful business</li> </ul><h3><strong>In a Nutshell</strong></h3> I had such an amazing time chatting with David McKeegan. I loved his stories of how he interacts with freelancers from around the globe and how he’s creating his tribe and really, why and how his business model works and how it can work for you too.    <h3>Books:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2KsVMNi" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom without the 9-to-5</em></a><em> </em>By Taylor Pearson</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2IxvY0N" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>The Millionaire Fast Lane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Life Time </em></a> By MJ DeMarco</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2N5hGbp" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>4 Hour Work Week</em></a> By Tim Ferris</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2N43Rdd" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Topgrading</em></a> By Bradford D. Smart, PhD</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2tAqvSl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! </em></a>  By Michael E Gerber</li> </ul><strong>DAVID’S MOTTO</strong>: Live an Adventurous Life  <strong>How can we reach David McKeegan:</strong> <a href="https://www.GreenBackTaxServices.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.GreenBackTaxServices.com</a><h3><strong>FINAL THOUGHTS</strong></h3> On <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a>, I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. David McKeegan has lived a life that most entrepreneurs strive for. David and Carrie and their 3 boys live life as an adventure! And isn’t that really what we all strive for.  It's all about living life to the fullest, following your dreams, meeting new people and spending time with your spouse and children. For me this certainly is the case, and if you want a glimpse into the life of another expat entrepreneur who has created his dream life, listen to this episode.  I hope you get as much value from this Podcast Episode as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!   <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

032: Designing The Life Of Your Dreams As An Expat Entrepreneur – David McKeegan

Kathleen Peddicord

Today's interview is with Kathleen Peddicord, founding Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas. After more than 30 years in the business, she is considered the world’s foremost authority on the best places to retire overseas. She has traveled to more than 75 countries, established businesses in 7, and invested in property in 21. Today, she writes regularly for U.S. News &amp; World Reports and Forbes. She shares with us her Top 10 Places to retire or live in 2019, and we discuss in detail the Best Places to Retire Overseas.  You may wonder how much work actually goes into making a report like this? Kathleen tells us that 3-4 months are dedicated to finding the best of the best, year in and out. Listen in and you be the judge!    Top 10 Places to retire or live in 2019 What a wonderful, eclectic list of the top 10 places to retire or live in 2019. I'm not going to ruin it by listing them all. Just a sneak peek!     3. Mazatlan, Mexico - Mexico is still the #1 choice for Americans to live and invest overseas. Mazatlan is a beautiful colonial city with 21st-century amenities. A manageable-sized city of 650,000 people on the western coast of Mexico. With amazing beaches, great food, and very close to the USA, for those that want to travel back home quickly.     6. Occitanie, France - If you thought France would be just too expensive, think again! This country living city in France has everything you could want or desire, and that's why it's made the list of best cities to retire in 2019. Think of the movie 'Beauty &amp; the Beast' and that's Occitanie.     9. Citta Sant' Angelo, Italy - Another European City on the list! Fantastic, a small town in Italy. Think about Citta as a Tuscany that you can afford. Europe is more affordable than you think.    Live and Invest Overseas Have you wondered if you are either too young? or too old to live and invest overseas? Kathleen Peddicord will tell you with certainty, this is for ANYONE, ANY AGE, FROM ANY COUNTRY.Best Cities to Retire 2019 Listen in to this episode with Kathleen Peddicord from Live and Invest Overseas to hear how she so eloquently describes the best cities to retire in 2019. Each city and each country. The criteria for this report are made of up 13 different categories:  Health care Recreation Amount of English Spoken Cost of Living What would you do with your time each day How much of an expat community exists Infrastructure Environment Crime Taxes Affordability fo Real Estate Access to North America Residency Best Places to Retire Overseas We talk about countries, cities, regions. Not everyone wants pristine beaches and sun all year round. If that's you, then listen in to hear Kathleen Peddicord discuss mountain towns, cities with rain forests, and outdoor nature lovers paradise.  Lief Simon, Kathleen Peddicord's husband, and business partner was on our show late last year, here is his interview: Ep 053: Lief Simon, Live and Invest OverseasFINAL THOUGHTS This was a really fun episode with Kathleen Peddicord. I was so intrigued by her list of 10 Best Places to Retire Overseas that I want to now go and visit them. You'll hear on this episode the cities and countries I'm familiar with and the ones I'm not!  If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Today's interview is with Kathleen Peddicord, founding Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas. After more than 30 years in the business, she is considered the world’s foremost authority on the best places to retire overseas. She has traveled to more than 75 countries, established businesses in 7, and invested in property in 21. Today, she writes regularly for U.S. News &amp; World Reports and Forbes. She shares with us her Top 10 Places to retire or live in 2019, and we discuss in detail the Best Places to Retire Overseas.  You may wonder how much work actually goes into making a report like this? Kathleen tells us that 3-4 months are dedicated to finding the best of the best, year in and out. Listen in and you be the judge!    <h3>Top 10 Places to retire or live in 2019</h3> What a wonderful, eclectic list of the top 10 places to retire or live in 2019. I'm not going to ruin it by listing them all. Just a sneak peek!     <strong>3.</strong> <strong>Mazatlan, Mexico</strong> - Mexico is still the #1 choice for Americans to live and invest overseas. Mazatlan is a beautiful colonial city with 21st-century amenities. A manageable-sized city of 650,000 people on the western coast of Mexico. With amazing beaches, great food, and very close to the USA, for those that want to travel back home quickly.     <strong>6. Occitanie, France -</strong> If you thought France would be just too expensive, think again! This country living city in France has everything you could want or desire, and that's why it's made the list of best cities to retire in 2019. Think of the movie 'Beauty &amp; the Beast' and that's Occitanie.     <strong>9. Citta Sant' Angelo, Italy -</strong> Another European City on the list! Fantastic, a small town in Italy. Think about Citta as a Tuscany that you can afford. Europe is more affordable than you think.    <h3>Live and Invest Overseas</h3> Have you wondered if you are either too young? or too old to live and invest overseas? Kathleen Peddicord will tell you with certainty, this is for <strong>ANYONE, ANY AGE, FROM ANY COUNTRY.</strong><h3>Best Cities to Retire 2019</h3> Listen in to this episode with Kathleen Peddicord from Live and Invest Overseas to hear how she so eloquently describes the best cities to retire in 2019. Each city and each country. The criteria for this report are made of up 13 different categories: <ul> <li>Health care</li> <li>Recreation</li> <li>Amount of English Spoken</li> <li>Cost of Living</li> <li>What would you do with your time each day</li> <li>How much of an expat community exists</li> <li>Infrastructure</li> <li>Environment</li> <li>Crime</li> <li>Taxes</li> <li>Affordability fo Real Estate</li> <li>Access to North America</li> <li>Residency</li> </ul><h3>Best Places to Retire Overseas</h3> We talk about countries, cities, regions. Not everyone wants pristine beaches and sun all year round. If that's you, then listen in to hear Kathleen Peddicord discuss mountain towns, cities with rain forests, and outdoor nature lovers paradise.  Lief Simon, Kathleen Peddicord's husband, and business partner was on our show late last year, here is his interview: Ep<a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/lief-simon-international-diversification-grow-your-wealth-overseas/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong> 053: Lief Simon, Live and Invest Overseas</strong></a><h3>FINAL THOUGHTS</h3> This was a really fun episode with Kathleen Peddicord. I was so intrigued by her list of 10 Best Places to Retire Overseas that I want to now go and visit them. You'll hear on this episode the cities and countries I'm familiar with and the ones I'm not!  If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

064: Best Places to Retire Overseas – Kathleen Peddicord

Joel Bowman

Joel Bowman, the Editorial Director for International Man, talks to us today about real-world economic examples. He works alongside Doug Casey and Dr. John Hunt helping individuals around the world to understand how internationalizing your life can free you from the State.  During Joel Bowman's professional career, he has written from more than 85 countries, a dozen of which he called temporary home. His columns have appeared in well know libertarian outlets, such as Mises.org, FEE.org, lewrockwell.com and The Daily Reckoning, which he managed for 5 years with Bill Bonner and Addison Wiggin. He speaks regularly at conferences around the world on topics including philosophical anarchism, internationalizing your life and the decentralization revolution.    Real World Economic Examples Listen in to this amazing episode to hear Joel Bowman and Mikkel Thorup discuss real-world economic examples. We've never done an episode like this, so if you want to understand world economics past, present, and future, then you'll love this interview. Also, we delve into how our life can look when these lessons are implemented; therefore, creating a more interesting and peaceful life.    Internationalizing Your Life Have you ever wondered what this means? 'Internationalizing Your Life' Today we chat about why and how this can be done, from the beginning of deciding this life is for you, to implementing all of the steps for yourself. Here are a few of the ideas you can look at to see if internationalizing your life is for you:  Cost of Living in your current home city Monthly outlay, examples: mortgage, credit card repayment, car insurance Health Insurance Cost Also, never think you can't afford it, you can afford it! Travel is Fatal to Prejudice, Bigotry and Narrow Mindedness, and Many of Our People Need It Sorely on These Accounts ~ Mark Twain 1869    Once you start travelling and seeing the world, the way others live, you start to question how you were brought up, what the governments have been telling you; most importantly, our schooling. Besides that, we have thousands of different ways to see culture, and there is no right way or wrong way.     'Learn By Doing' - Doug Casey     You can learn more about Joel Bowman and his work at InternationMan.comFINAL THOUGHTS This interview is a real-life model of how to internationalize your life with Joel Bowman and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. The how-to episode for those that don't think they can do it.     If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)   Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Joel Bowman, the Editorial Director for <a href="https://internationalman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">International Man</a>, talks to us today about real-world economic examples. He works alongside <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/doug-casey-anarcho-capitalist-speculator-autobiography/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Doug Casey</a> and Dr. John Hunt helping individuals around the world to understand how internationalizing your life can free you from the State.  During Joel Bowman's professional career, he has written from more than 85 countries, a dozen of which he called temporary home. His columns have appeared in well know libertarian outlets, such as <a href="http://Mises.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mises.org</a>, <a href="https://fee.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">FEE.org</a>, <a href="https://www.lewrockwell.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">lewrockwell.com</a> and The Daily Reckoning, which he managed for 5 years with Bill Bonner and Addison Wiggin. He speaks regularly at conferences around the world on topics including philosophical anarchism, internationalizing your life and the decentralization revolution.    <h3>Real World Economic Examples</h3> Listen in to this amazing episode to hear Joel Bowman and Mikkel Thorup discuss real-world economic examples. We've never done an episode like this, so if you want to understand world economics past, present, and future, then you'll love this interview. Also, we delve into how our life can look when these lessons are implemented; therefore, creating a more interesting and peaceful life.    <h3>Internationalizing Your Life</h3> Have you ever wondered what this means? '<strong>Internationalizing Your Life</strong>' Today we chat about why and how this can be done, from the beginning of deciding this life is for you, to implementing all of the steps for yourself. Here are a few of the ideas you can look at to see if internationalizing your life is for you: <ul> <li>Cost of Living in your current home city</li> <li>Monthly outlay, examples: mortgage, credit card repayment, car insurance</li> <li>Health Insurance Cost</li> <li>Also, never think you can't afford it, you can afford it!</li> </ul><h3>Travel is Fatal to Prejudice, Bigotry and Narrow Mindedness, and Many of Our People Need It Sorely on These Accounts ~ Mark Twain 1869</h3>    Once you start travelling and seeing the world, the way others live, you start to question how you were brought up, what the governments have been telling you; most importantly, our schooling. Besides that, we have thousands of different ways to see culture, and there is no right way or wrong way.     <strong><em>'Learn By Doing' - Doug Casey</em></strong>     You can learn more about Joel Bowman and his work at <a href="https://internationalman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">InternationMan.com</a><h3>FINAL THOUGHTS</h3> This interview is a real-life model of how to internationalize your life with Joel Bowman and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. The how-to episode for those that don't think they can do it.     If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)   <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

065: How to Internationalize Your Life – Joel Bowman

Zak Slayback

In this Interview with Zak Slayback, we talk about how important being coachable is and that it's not so much about what he can add to your business structure, rather what he can take away so that you land your dream job while teaching you the proper skills of writing the perfect email and how to create your attractive character.  Zak Slayback was the perfect student. He got great grades, got into an Ivy League College but didn't know what he wanted to do. Do you find yourself here too? Maybe you're in University or College, maybe you never went and are out working somewhere that you hate and don't really know how to get out of that rut.    Writing Proper Emails Listen in to this episode as Zak Slayback takes us through the many steps that are required to find the job that you want and how to write proper emails so that the correct person will take the time to read your resume.  Have you ever sat down and tried to write the perfect email? and when you thought you had it nailed, you sent it out and no one replied? Zak lets us in on some secrets of making sure your email gets to the right person and they get read. If you can conquer these two items, your chances of getting hired go way up!    Zak Slayback on Creating Your Dream Job Career Expert What does a Career Expert do you might ask. Zak Slayback really goes into detail on who he feels is qualified to work with him. Not everyone is a good fit, and there are so many people out in the field of self-development and working with young entrepreneurs that you really have to find that perfect fit.  Zak tells me that he doesn't do LIFE COACH STUFF! AT the end of the day Zak is a communicator, sales, and career expert.    Listen in as Zak &amp; Mikkel discuss  The Trust Factor Attractive Character Call to Action (CTA) An Incentive Map The Big 5 Copywriting voices (which one are you?) Zak Slayback on Education 37 episodes of The Expat Money Show and time and time again we talk about education. Without realizing it, almost 1/2 of our guests have some form of opinion on what has happened in the world regarding education. In Ep 004: Clara Day Herrera talks about her daughter and the education system in the Philippines. Zak Slayback talks about the USA and here is a direct quote:     'School should have taught you how to succeed at work and build a great career. Instead, it taught you that mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Thankfully, I teach what school never taught'     I love it because it's true. If you listened to Ep 034: Michelle Dale she'll tell you the same thing. Life is about doing, getting out there and learning the skills required to be a professional. Attending College or University doesn't always give you the skills to make sure you know what you're doing once you've received that diploma. Zak Slayback realized this a long time ago and has built a system to help those that are stuck in a job they hate.    Short Cuts to Success Have you ever wondered if there really is such a thing as a shortcut to success? People talk about it, but does it really exist? Yes, Virginia, it does exist! Zak goes into detail about the methods he uses, you can shortcut success ethically and morally!     We've had many wonderful guests on our show that let you in on the secrets of success. Like in  Ep 020: Mindy Stern - What learning from the best coaches can do for you, today we have Zak Slayback on helping ambitious people get ahead in their careers.    Zak Slayback's New Book 'How to Get Ahead' will be out early next year. If you've ever written your own book, you know how much hard work and effort is necessary to build a really successful, worth-reading book. I believe that Zak has the tenacity and fortitude to create such a product.    How To Find Zak Slayback Website:   https://zakslayback.com/ www.bestemailscripts.com  Instagram:  @zslayback  Email:    zslayback@gmail.comWhy You Need to Talk to Zak Slayback If you want to get hired at a 'startup job' or a 'high growth company' or a company that still has the decision-maker that is still accessible to people, then Zak is your guy!    Final Thoughts on My Interview with Zak Slayback I thoroughly enjoyed my interview with Zak Slayback. He addresses where things go wrong early, right from the time you email a prospect, and works with you all the way through so that you can land that dream job you've always wanted. Over the years I've had discussions with people that don't know what to do with their lives and didn't learn it in high school or college. Zak walks people through finding what their passionate about and working through all the obstacles that most people deal with. In the end, you have a job you love!  I hope you get as much value from this Podcast Episode as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!   Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

In this Interview with Zak Slayback, we talk about how important being coachable is and that it's not so much about what he can add to your business structure, rather what he can take away so that you land your dream job while teaching you the proper skills of writing the perfect email and how to create your attractive character.  Zak Slayback was the perfect student. He got great grades, got into an Ivy League College but didn't know what he wanted to do. Do you find yourself here too? Maybe you're in University or College, maybe you never went and are out working somewhere that you hate and don't really know how to get out of that rut.    <h3>Writing Proper Emails</h3> Listen in to this episode as Zak Slayback takes us through the many steps that are required to find the job that you want and how to write proper emails so that the correct person will take the time to read your resume.  Have you ever sat down and tried to write the perfect email? and when you thought you had it nailed, you sent it out and no one replied? Zak lets us in on some secrets of making sure your email gets to the right person and they get read. If you can conquer these two items, your chances of getting hired go way up!    <h2>Zak Slayback on Creating Your Dream Job</h2> <h3>Career Expert</h3> What does a Career Expert do you might ask. Zak Slayback really goes into detail on who he feels is qualified to work with him. Not everyone is a good fit, and there are so many people out in the field of self-development and working with young entrepreneurs that you really have to find that perfect fit.  Zak tells me that he doesn't do LIFE COACH STUFF! AT the end of the day Zak is a communicator, sales, and career expert.    <h3><strong>Listen in as Zak &amp; Mikkel discuss</strong></h3> <ul> <li>The Trust Factor</li> <li>Attractive Character</li> <li>Call to Action (CTA)</li> <li>An Incentive Map</li> <li>The Big 5 Copywriting voices (which one are you?)</li> </ul><h3>Zak Slayback on Education</h3> 37 episodes of The Expat Money Show and time and time again we talk about education. Without realizing it, almost 1/2 of our guests have some form of opinion on what has happened in the world regarding education. In <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/clara-day-herrera/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 004: Clara Day Herrera</a> talks about her daughter and the education system in the Philippines. Zak Slayback talks about the USA and here is a direct quote:     <strong>'School should have taught you how to succeed at work and build a great career. Instead, it taught you that mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Thankfully, I teach what school never taught'</strong>     I love it because it's true. If you listened to <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/michelle-dale-location-independent/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 034: Michelle Dale</a> she'll tell you the same thing. Life is about doing, getting out there and learning the skills required to be a professional. Attending College or University doesn't always give you the skills to make sure you know what you're doing once you've received that diploma. Zak Slayback realized this a long time ago and has built a system to help those that are stuck in a job they hate.    <h3><strong>Short Cuts to Success</strong></h3> Have you ever wondered if there really is such a thing as a shortcut to success? People talk about it, but does it really exist? Yes, Virginia, it does exist! Zak goes into detail about the methods he uses, you can shortcut success ethically and morally!     We've had many wonderful guests on our show that let you in on the secrets of success. Like in  <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/mindy-stern/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Ep 020: Mindy Stern</a> - What learning from the best coaches can do for you, today we have Zak Slayback on helping ambitious people get ahead in their careers.    <h3>Zak Slayback's New Book</h3> '<strong>How to Get Ahead</strong>' will be out early next year. If you've ever written your own book, you know how much hard work and effort is necessary to build a really successful, worth-reading book. I believe that Zak has the tenacity and fortitude to create such a product.    <h3><strong>How To Find Zak Slayback</strong></h3> Website:   <a href="https://zakslayback.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://zakslayback.com/</a> <a href="http://www.bestemailscripts.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.bestemailscripts.com</a>  Instagram:  @zslayback  Email:    <a href="mailto:zslayback@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">zslayback@gmail.com</a><h3>Why You Need to Talk to Zak Slayback</h3> If you want to get hired at a 'startup job' or a 'high growth company' or a company that still has the decision-maker that is still accessible to people, then Zak is your guy!    <h3><strong>Final Thoughts on My Interview with Zak Slayback</strong></h3> I thoroughly enjoyed my interview with Zak Slayback. He addresses where things go wrong early, right from the time you email a prospect, and works with you all the way through so that you can land that dream job you've always wanted. Over the years I've had discussions with people that don't know what to do with their lives and didn't learn it in high school or college. Zak walks people through finding what their passionate about and working through all the obstacles that most people deal with. In the end, you have a job you love!  I hope you get as much value from this Podcast Episode as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!   <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

037: How To Land Your Dream Job Abroad – Zak Slayback

Jim Rogers

In this Interview with Jim Rogers, I get updated opinions on everything from North Korea and China to the Mandarin language and the current state of education around the world. Jim Rogers tells me what he is teaching his own children and where he as an investor is putting his own money today. Jim Rogers is a world-renowned investor, famously known for his co-founding of the Quantum Fund. He has frequently appeared on CNBC, Fox Business and Bloomberg. He is a multiple best selling author and has multiple Guinness world records for his around the world trips visiting nearly every country on the planet. (listen in to hear which countries he has yet to visit!) Jim Rogers Talks about his Current thoughts on EducationOn this episode of The Expat Money Show, Jim Rogers and Mikkel Thorup talk in depth about education, specifically about their children and what kind of education they believe will propel them forward in this new and most difficult time.Jim writes in one of his earlier books why moving to China or another Asian country is such a vital move for parents. If you really want to give your children an unfair advantage, the education system in Singapore or China is rigorous and difficult, unlike schools in the USA. As with many of the guests, education is such an important topic. To hear from another multimillionaire entrepreneur on education listen to this fantastic interview with Jim Cockrum. Jim Rogers spent most of his adult life not wanting children. He believed children were a horrible waste of time, energy, money and everything else, feeling sorry for people who had children, so he was not ever going to do it. Jim now believes everyone should have children and that he was just wrong for not having them earlier in his life. In 2002, arriving back home in NYC after completing his third Guinness World Record being on the road for 3 years, covering more than 245,000 kilometres in a one-of-a-kind Mercedes-Benz taking them to six continents and 116 countries, they decided to have children. Jim Rogers claims this was the best decision of his life. His two girls are now the center of his universe, in fact, his 2009: A Gift to My Children book was written for his daughters. Listen in to hear about why he wrote this most special gift to his children. This may spark some creativity in yourself for your children to follow! Jim Rogers Opinion on MandarinMikkel and Jim discuss in lengths about what they believe the most important languages their children should speak. Due to the fact that Jim and his family live in Singapore, his two daughters are fluent in Mandarin and have actually won awards for the best Mandarin Speakers in the Nation. Jim believes that this is the second most important language to learn, behind English. In Ep: 025 Mikkel shares his own opinions about China and Mandarin and what he is doing in his own life to prepare. Jim Rogers Books1994: Investment Biker: Around the World with Jim Rogers2003: Adventure Capitalist: The Ultimate Road Trip2004: Hot Commodities: How Anyone Can Invest Profitably in the World's Greatest Market2009: A Gift to My Children: A Father's Lessons For Life and Investing2013: Street Smarts: Adventures on the Road and in the Markets Jim Rogers talks about the possibility of a new bookIs there a new book on the horizon? What would the topic be? Jim promised Mikkel that the next time he was in Singapore to bring his copies of his book (He has all of them!) and he would be happy to sign them! I’m pretty confident that Mikkel will hold him to his word!! Jim's wife Paige has written her own book called 'Don't Call Me Mrs. Rogers' which will be due out in September. Maybe when Mikkel visits Singapore Paige will autograph her book and the girls can autograph in Chinese! Is Jim Rogers Bullish or Bearish?Are you wondering about the next Bear Market? What North Korea will look like in 20 years? What can we expect from China? Then this interview is for you! Mikkel Thorup's Personal Thoughts on his Interview with Jim RogersJim has been an idol of mine for many years and I wanted to hear him recount some of the crazy stories while on his journey around the world. His story about arriving in Botswana and finding the stock exchange and deciding to invest in all of the companies listed! (You just have to listen in to hear this story!) I ask Jim about a Safe Investment for my listeners! You can only imagine his response! Jim shares what his investment portfolio looks like, what he expects for the future and what we should all be investing in! We then go into detail about some of the most dangerous countries on the planet (everyone warning us to never ever go there). Jim and I list some of these countries and between the two of us, I think we’ve been to them all! Jim Rogers Secret to Success‘Persevere and never give up’ How To Reach out to Jim Rogerswww.jimrogers.com Final Thoughts on this Interview with Jim RogersJim Rogers has lived an amazingly wonderful life doing what he loves. Investing, guiding and writing about his adventures. Millions of people have gained a sense of knowledge from Jim and his ability to communicate with the public. Jim has been very influential in my life as both a human being and as an investor. This was a dream interview come true! I hope you get as much value from this Podcast Episode as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for EMS Pulse my daily newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

<p>In this Interview with Jim Rogers, I get updated opinions on everything from North Korea and China to the Mandarin language and the current state of education around the world. Jim Rogers tells me what he is teaching his own children and where he as an investor is putting his own money today.</p><p> </p><p>Jim Rogers is a world-renowned investor, famously known for his co-founding of the Quantum Fund. He has frequently appeared on CNBC, Fox Business and Bloomberg. He is a multiple best selling author and has multiple Guinness world records for his around the world trips visiting nearly every country on the planet. (listen in to hear which countries he has yet to visit!)</p><p> </p><h3>Jim Rogers Talks about his Current thoughts on Education</h3><p>On this episode of The Expat Money Show, Jim Rogers and Mikkel Thorup talk in depth about education, specifically about their children and what kind of education they believe will propel them forward in this new and most difficult time.</p><p>Jim writes in one of his earlier books why moving to China or another Asian country is such a vital move for parents. If you really want to give your children an unfair advantage, the education system in Singapore or China is rigorous and difficult, unlike schools in the USA.</p><p> </p><p>As with many of the guests, education is such an important topic. To hear from another multimillionaire entrepreneur on education listen to this fantastic <strong>interview with </strong><a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/jim-cockrum-creating-engaging-content/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Jim Cockrum.</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Jim Rogers spent most of his adult life not wanting children. He believed children were a horrible waste of time, energy, money and everything else, feeling sorry for people who had children, so he was not ever going to do it. Jim now believes everyone should have children and that he was just wrong for not having them earlier in his life.</p><p> </p><p>In 2002, arriving back home in NYC after completing his third Guinness World Record being on the road for 3 years, covering more than 245,000 kilometres in a one-of-a-kind Mercedes-Benz taking them to six continents and 116 countries, they decided to have children.</p><p> </p><p>Jim Rogers claims this was the best decision of his life. His two girls are now the center of his universe, in fact, his 2009:<strong> A Gift to My Children</strong> book was written for his daughters. Listen in to hear about why he wrote this most special gift to his children. This may spark some creativity in yourself for your children to follow!</p><p> </p><h3><strong>Jim Rogers Opinion on Mandarin</strong></h3><p>Mikkel and Jim discuss in lengths about what they believe the most important languages their children should speak. Due to the fact that Jim and his family live in Singapore, his two daughters are fluent in Mandarin and have actually won awards for the best Mandarin Speakers in the Nation. Jim believes that this is the second most important language to learn, behind English.</p><p> </p><p>In <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/mikkel-thorup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ep: 025 Mikkel</a> shares his own opinions about China and Mandarin and what he is doing in his own life to prepare.</p><p> </p><h3><strong>Jim Rogers Books</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>1994</strong>: Investment Biker: Around the World with Jim Rogers</li><li><strong>2003</strong>: Adventure Capitalist: The Ultimate Road Trip</li><li><strong>2004</strong>: Hot Commodities: How Anyone Can Invest Profitably in the World's Greatest Market</li><li><strong>2009</strong>: A Gift to My Children: A Father's Lessons For Life and Investing</li><li><strong>2013</strong>: Street Smarts: Adventures on the Road and in the Markets</li></ul><p> </p><h3><strong>Jim Rogers talks about the possibility of a new book</strong></h3><p>Is there a new book on the horizon? What would the topic be? Jim promised Mikkel that the next time he was in Singapore to bring his copies of his book (He has all of them!) and he would be happy to sign them! I’m pretty confident that Mikkel will hold him to his word!! Jim's wife Paige has written her own book called 'Don't Call Me Mrs. Rogers' which will be due out in September. Maybe when Mikkel visits Singapore Paige will autograph her book and the girls can autograph in Chinese!</p><p> </p><h3><strong>Is Jim Rogers Bullish or Bearish?</strong></h3><p>Are you wondering about the next Bear Market? What North Korea will look like in 20 years? What can we expect from China? Then this interview is for you!</p><p> </p><h3>Mikkel Thorup's Personal Thoughts on his Interview with Jim Rogers</h3><p>Jim has been an idol of mine for many years and I wanted to hear him recount some of the crazy stories while on his journey around the world. His story about arriving in Botswana and finding the stock exchange and deciding to invest in all of the companies listed! (You just have to listen in to hear this story!)</p><p> </p><p>I ask Jim about a Safe Investment for my listeners! You can only imagine his response! Jim shares what his investment portfolio looks like, what he expects for the future and what we should all be investing in!</p><p> </p><p>We then go into detail about some of the most dangerous countries on the planet (everyone warning us to never ever go there). Jim and I list some of these countries and between the two of us, I think we’ve been to them all!</p><p> </p><h3><strong>Jim Rogers Secret to Success</strong></h3><p>‘Persevere and never give up’</p><p> </p><h3><strong>How To Reach out to Jim Rogers</strong></h3><p><a href="http://www.jimrogers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>www.jimrogers.com</strong></a></p><p> </p><h3><strong>Final Thoughts on this Interview with Jim Rogers</strong></h3><p>Jim Rogers has lived an amazingly wonderful life doing what he loves. Investing, guiding and writing about his adventures. Millions of people have gained a sense of knowledge from Jim and his ability to communicate with the public. Jim has been very influential in my life as both a human being and as an investor. This was a dream interview come true!</p><p> </p><p>I hope you get as much value from this Podcast Episode as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for EMS Pulse my daily newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

036: Jim Rogers – North Korea, China, Mandarin And The Current State Of Education

Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn from The Professional Hobo is originally from Toronto, Canada. In 2007 she sold her financial planning practice, got rid of all of her belongings in order to free herself up for the adventure of a lifetime, and has been travelling the world full-time since then. She is an expert on travel, personal finance, and lifestyle design. She has authored multiple books about international travel including “Tales of Trains” where she travelled 42,000 kilometres through 11 countries over 44 days and is an expert of how to pay nothing for accommodations and travel the world rent-free.     Over the course of several years, Nora Dunn with her company, The Professional Hobo, experimented with many different forms of remote work: volunteerism, freelance writing, teaching &amp; tutoring, and building an online business.     By 2008 Nora Dunn had crafted an all-new career, earning enough money on the road with The Professional Hobo that she no longer needed to rely on savings. She did this not only by finding ways to earn money, but also discovering creative techniques to live inexpensively. For example, in 2012 she paid just $1,718 for all of her accommodation — what many people pay in a single month.    What is a Digital Nomad And is this something you've always wanted to do. Do you even know what is a digital nomad? Statistics for the future say that more than 50% of the workforce will be classified as Digital Nomads. That doesn't mean you will be leaving the comfort of your home country, it just means that you won't be taking the 1-hour commute to your downtown office any longer. You'll be working from home! Are you in?    The Professional Hobo Mikkel Thorup and Nora Dunn from The Professional Hobo talk about the 5 distinct ways to travel the world and live for free. They are:  Hospitality Exchange Volunteering WWOOFing - World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms Living on Boats House Sitting     We delve into each one of these avenues. They all have their merit depending on what you want to accomplish and if you are a solo traveller or have your family in tow.     Nora also shares with us her Tips ~ Tricks ~ and Strategies that she has learned over the past dozen years. Her guides are written from self-discovery and working along the way. They may not be for everyone, but you can bet reading one of Nora Dunn's books or guides will take a lot of pressure off your next adventure!  Listen in on how to pay nothing for accommodations and travel the world rent free.     Best Quote of the Day: I wanted to live around the world instead of passing through itNora Dunn Books - These can be purchased on Nora's Website - The Professional Hobo Working Road - The world is your playground, or your unbroken series of white sand beaches if you prefer.  Tales of Trains - 42,000 kilometres.  11 countries.  44 days.  How To Get Free Accommodations Around the World Travel LifeStyle Guides     If you are new to our podcast I have some great suggestions for you if you want to listen in on a specific topic. If you love this interview with Nora Dunn on living your life and working while on the road, you will really enjoy this episode with Sam McRoberts. Sam, his wife, and their son left the USA to travel the world and World School their son along the way. Sam has a very profitable online business in SEO called VUDU Marketing. I think you'll really enjoy this podcast.     Another great episode is with Mike Michelini from Global From Asia on How To Run An International Business. Mike and his family lived in China but recently moved to Chaing Mai, Thailand. If you're interested in starting an online business from China then this is a great episode to listen to.    FINAL THOUGHTS This was an easy-going, fun and interesting episode with Nora Dunn from The Professional Hobo. I learned a ton during our talk and I know you will too. If you've always thought that being a digital nomad was the life for you, and learning how to pay nothing for accommodations and travel the world rent-free sounds exciting, then don't miss this episode.     If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Nora Dunn from <em>The Professional Hobo</em> is originally from Toronto, Canada. In 2007 she sold her financial planning practice, got rid of all of her belongings in order to free herself up for the adventure of a lifetime, and has been travelling the world full-time since then. She is an expert on travel, personal finance, and lifestyle design. She has authored multiple books about international travel including “Tales of Trains” where she travelled 42,000 kilometres through 11 countries over 44 days and is an expert of how to pay nothing for accommodations and travel the world rent-free.     Over the course of several years, Nora Dunn with her company, The Professional Hobo, experimented with many different forms of remote work: volunteerism, freelance writing, teaching &amp; tutoring, and building an online business.     By 2008 Nora Dunn had crafted an all-new career, earning enough money on the road with The Professional Hobo that she no longer needed to rely on savings. She did this not only by finding ways to earn money, but also discovering creative techniques to live inexpensively. For example, in 2012 she paid <strong>just $1,718 for all of her accommodation</strong> — what many people pay in a single month.    <h3>What is a Digital Nomad</h3> And is this something you've always wanted to do. Do you even know what is a digital nomad? Statistics for the future say that more than 50% of the workforce will be classified as Digital Nomads. That doesn't mean you will be leaving the comfort of your home country, it just means that you won't be taking the 1-hour commute to your downtown office any longer. You'll be working from home! Are you in?    <h3>The Professional Hobo</h3> Mikkel Thorup and Nora Dunn from The Professional Hobo talk about the 5 distinct ways to travel the world and live for free. They are: <ul> <li>Hospitality Exchange</li> <li>Volunteering</li> <li>WWOOFing - World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms</li> <li>Living on Boats</li> <li>House Sitting</li> </ul>    We delve into each one of these avenues. They all have their merit depending on what you want to accomplish and if you are a solo traveller or have your family in tow.     Nora also shares with us her Tips ~ Tricks ~ and Strategies that she has learned over the past dozen years. Her guides are written from self-discovery and working along the way. They may not be for everyone, but you can bet reading one of Nora Dunn's books or guides will take a lot of pressure off your next adventure!  Listen in on how to pay nothing for accommodations and travel the world rent free.     <strong>Best Quote of the Day:</strong> <em>I wanted to live around the world instead of passing through it</em><h3>Nora Dunn Books - These can be purchased on Nora's Website - The Professional Hobo</h3> <a href="http://www.workingroad.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Working Road</strong></a><strong> - </strong>The world is your playground, or your unbroken series of white sand beaches if you prefer.  <a href="https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/travel-tips-resources/tales-of-trains-journey-destination/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Tales of Trains</strong></a> - 42,000 kilometres.  11 countries.  44 days.  <a href="https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/travel-tips-resources/get-free-accommodation-around-world/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>How To Get Free Accommodations Around the World</strong></a> <a href="https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/category/travel-lifestyle-guides/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Travel LifeStyle Guides</strong></a>     If you are new to our podcast I have some great suggestions for you if you want to listen in on a specific topic. If you love this interview with Nora Dunn on living your life and working while on the road, you will really enjoy this episode with <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/sam-mcroberts-how-to-internationalize-your-life-so-you-can-protect-your-wealth-and-protect-your-family/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sam McRoberts.</a> Sam, his wife, and their son left the USA to travel the world and World School their son along the way. Sam has a very profitable online business in SEO called VUDU Marketing. I think you'll really enjoy this podcast.     Another great episode is with <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/michael-michelini-international-business-expat-in-chiang-mai/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Michelini</a> from Global From Asia on How To Run An International Business. Mike and his family lived in China but recently moved to Chaing Mai, Thailand. If you're interested in starting an online business from China then this is a great episode to listen to.    <h3>FINAL THOUGHTS</h3> This was an easy-going, fun and interesting episode with Nora Dunn from The Professional Hobo. I learned a ton during our talk and I know you will too. If you've always thought that being a digital nomad was the life for you, and learning how to pay nothing for accommodations and travel the world rent-free sounds exciting, then don't miss this episode.     If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; <strong>EMS Pulse</strong>. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

074: How To Pay Nothing For Accommodations And Travel The World Rent Free - Nora Dunn

Rachel Jensen

Rachel Jensen is the Vice President of Sales &amp; Marketing for ECI Development, a regional development company based throughout Latin America in Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, Argentina, and Nicaragua. From the ground up, she has built and grown the sales and marketing department at ECI Development. Rachel has structured the Teak for Residency Program in both Panama and Nicaragua to assist those looking to pair up a residency with alternative options outside of their home countries. Originally from the suburbs of New York, she now calls San Pedro, Belize home.    Real Estate in Belize We chat with Rachel about all the technical stuff behind buying international real estate in a foreign country. What do you need to know before you buy real estate in Belize? I bet you have dozens of questions about the safety, the viability, is it a sound investment and much more. Rachel explains in layman terms how you can minimize the risks when you are buying international real estate. If you are seriously considering buying real estate in Belize, then this is the interview for you.    Gran Vineyard Estates Argentina View the Gran Vineyard Estates Argentina  Magnificent Gran Vineyard Estates in Argentina is the newest venture for ECI Development. For over 20 years they have been listening to their investors. They know we are all different in what we want.  Is it for personal use to live in year-round to live in part of the year and rent out the remainder of the year or strictly for rental purposes  They have properties on the Ocean, on the Gulf in the Caribbean, inland, on an island and now in a vineyard. So many of their clients have wanted to buy property in Napa Valley, California but just don’t have the $3 Million that it takes to own a property there.  At Gran Vineyard Estates you can own your own piece of heaven for a fraction of the cost. Rachel paints a beautiful picture of what the land will look like when the homes and resorts are finished and ready to move in to.  Imagine living at the foothills of the Andes, surrounded by a vineyard in your little piece of heaven.     Mikkel Thorup interviewed top Real Estate Investor – Grant Cardone a few weeks ago. It was an amazing interview where Grant tells us how he spent his first 3 years leading up to his first real estate purchase. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to his episode, here it is: Grant Cardone Interview with Mikkel Thorup.FINAL THOUGHTS I just loved interviewing Rachel Jensen from ECI Development. She is a wealth of knowledge on best practices for real estate in Central &amp; South America. Her expertise in buying real estate in Belize in incredible. If you’ve ever wanted to dabble in buying or selling international real estate, this is the episode for you.  If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Rachel Jensen is the Vice President of Sales &amp; Marketing for ECI Development, a regional development company based throughout Latin America in Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, Argentina, and Nicaragua. From the ground up, she has built and grown the sales and marketing department at ECI Development. Rachel has structured the <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/teak-webinar-registration/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Teak for Residency Program</a> in both Panama and Nicaragua to assist those looking to pair up a residency with alternative options outside of their home countries. Originally from the suburbs of New York, she now calls San Pedro, Belize home.    <h2>Real Estate in Belize</h2> We chat with Rachel about all the technical stuff behind buying international real estate in a foreign country. What do you need to know before you buy real estate in Belize? I bet you have dozens of questions about the safety, the viability, is it a sound investment and much more. Rachel explains in layman terms how you can minimize the risks when you are buying international real estate. If you are seriously considering buying real estate in Belize, then this is the interview for you.    <h2>Gran Vineyard Estates Argentina</h2> View the <a href="https://www.ecidevelopment.com/gran-vineyard-estates-argentina/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gran Vineyard Estates Argentina</a>  Magnificent Gran Vineyard Estates in Argentina is the newest venture for ECI Development. For over 20 years they have been listening to their investors. They know we are all different in what we want. <ul> <li>Is it for personal use to live in year-round</li> <li>to live in part of the year and rent out the remainder of the year</li> <li>or strictly for rental purposes</li> </ul> They have properties on the Ocean, on the Gulf in the Caribbean, inland, on an island and now in a vineyard. So many of their clients have wanted to buy property in Napa Valley, California but just don’t have the $3 Million that it takes to own a property there.  At Gran Vineyard Estates you can own your own piece of heaven for a fraction of the cost. Rachel paints a beautiful picture of what the land will look like when the homes and resorts are finished and ready to move in to.  Imagine living at the foothills of the Andes, surrounded by a vineyard in your little piece of heaven.     Mikkel Thorup interviewed top Real Estate Investor – <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/grant-cardone-how-millionaires-think-developing-millionaires-mindset/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Grant Cardone</a> a few weeks ago. It was an amazing interview where Grant tells us how he spent his first 3 years leading up to his first real estate purchase. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to his episode, here it is: <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/grant-cardone-how-millionaires-think-developing-millionaires-mindset/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Grant Cardone Interview with Mikkel Thorup.</a><h2>FINAL THOUGHTS</h2> I just loved interviewing Rachel Jensen from ECI Development. She is a wealth of knowledge on best practices for real estate in Central &amp; South America. Her expertise in buying real estate in Belize in incredible. If you’ve ever wanted to dabble in buying or selling international real estate, this is the episode for you.  If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas <em>(very profitably I might add!)</em><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

077: Buying International Real Estate In The Caribbean And Latin America - Rachel Jensen

Tony Medina

When I used to read random textbooks on economics a few years ago, economies of scale was not a topic I paid much attention to... In this interview with Tony Medina, we talk in-depth about why economies of scale are so important when looking at a business model and why your first instinct may be completely wrong...  Tony Medina is the CEO of Seoul Guide Medical, a private company that manages top calibre plastic surgery hospitals in Seoul Korea as well as works with one of the best Dental Surgeons on the planet, Dr Chulmin Bae from Oaks Dental Clinic in Gangnam.  In this Episode of The Expat Money Show, we discuss Tony's experiences as an Expat Entrepreneur for the last 10 plus years living in Seoul Korea. He shares a hilarious (and also scary) story of travelling to meet a previous high-level client in Kazakstan.    Wikipedia Explains Economies of Scale as: "In microeconomics, economies of scale are the cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation (typically measured by amount of output produced), with cost per unit of output decreasing with increasing scale. Economies of scale apply to a variety of organizational and business situations and at various levels, such as a business or manufacturing unit, plant or an entire enterprise."  But that does not give us a very good understanding as Expats trying to create your own businesses or to increase our income. Tony Medina uses the example of why a country like Korea can move so much further ahead then somewhere like the USA in something like Cosmetic Surgery. Listen to the full Episode (above) to hear the full story.    You can learn more about Tony Medina and his company at: Website: www.SeoulGuideMedical.com  IG: seoulguidemedicalIn this episode we discuss:  Why you should not get arrested in Kazakhstan Understand economies of scale How to solve a problem The number one skill every entrepreneur should focus on Books we discuss: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle  The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Tepper    Coaches and Mentors: Grant CardoneRandom Stuff from the Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-sfG8BV8wUFinal Thoughts: This interview was really enjoyable for me. Tony Medina has been one of my closest friends for many years and we have travelled all over the planet together (not to mention the 60 some-odd times I have gone to Korea to visit him for work) and I can attest first hand to the success Tony has created for himself in a country completely different from where we grew up in and in a language that is not the easiest to learn.   Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

When I used to read random textbooks on economics a few years ago, economies of scale was not a topic I paid much attention to... In this interview with Tony Medina, we talk in-depth about why economies of scale are so important when looking at a business model and why your first instinct may be completely wrong...  Tony Medina is the CEO of <a href="https://www.seoulguidemedical.com/en/home/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Seoul Guide Medical</a>, a private company that manages top calibre plastic surgery hospitals in Seoul Korea as well as works with one of the best Dental Surgeons on the planet, Dr Chulmin Bae from <a href="http://oaksdentalkorea.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Oaks Dental Clinic</a> in Gangnam.  In this Episode of <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a>, we discuss Tony's experiences as an Expat Entrepreneur for the last 10 plus years living in Seoul Korea. He shares a hilarious (and also scary) story of travelling to meet a previous high-level client in Kazakstan.    <h3>Wikipedia Explains Economies of Scale as:</h3> <em>"In microeconomics, economies of scale are the cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation (typically measured by amount of output produced), with cost per unit of output decreasing with increasing scale.</em> <em>Economies of scale apply to a variety of organizational and business situations and at various levels, such as a business or manufacturing unit, plant or an entire enterprise."</em>  But that does not give us a very good understanding as Expats trying to create your own businesses or to increase our income. Tony Medina uses the example of why a country like Korea can move so much further ahead then somewhere like the USA in something like Cosmetic Surgery. Listen to the full Episode (above) to hear the full story.    <h3>You can learn more about Tony Medina and his company at:</h3> Website: <a href="https://www.seoulguidemedical.com/en/home/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.SeoulGuideMedical.com</a>  IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seoulguidemedical/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">seoulguidemedical</a><h3><strong>In this episode we discuss:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Why you should not get arrested in Kazakhstan</li> <li>Understand economies of scale</li> <li>How to solve a problem</li> <li>The number one skill every entrepreneur should focus on</li> </ul><h3><strong>Books we discuss:</strong></h3> <a href="http://amzn.to/2jB4oWa" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">A Wrinkle in Time</a> by Madeleine L'Engle  <a href="http://amzn.to/2jAmF5Q" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Gate to Women's Country</a> by Sheri S. Tepper    <h3><strong>Coaches and Mentors:</strong></h3> <a href="https://grantcardone.com/?rfsn=617026.9c09c4&amp;utm_source=refersion&amp;utm_medium=influencers&amp;utm_campaign=617026.9c09c4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Grant Cardone</a><h3><strong>Random Stuff from the Interview:</strong></h3> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-sfG8BV8wU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-sfG8BV8wU</a><h3>Final Thoughts:</h3> This interview was really enjoyable for me. Tony Medina has been one of my closest friends for many years and we have travelled all over the planet together (not to mention the 60 some-odd times I have gone to Korea to visit him for work) and I can attest first hand to the success Tony has created for himself in a country completely different from where we grew up in and in a language that is not the easiest to learn.   <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

006: Building A Medical Tourism Business In Korea – Tony Medina

James Ellsmoor

James Ellsmoor is a Social Entrepreneur with expertise in renewable energy, sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship in rural, remote and island regions. He has experience living, working and travelling in over 40 countries.  James lives a fascinating life helping Small Islands Developing States (SIDS). There are about 50 different jurisdictions around the globe. James has found that entrepreneurship in these countries is strong and it’s what drives these small nations. Take a look at Jamaica and the impact this small country has had on North America. Their music, their food, their athletes. As a Canadian, and we love our Reggae music, our curry goat and Jamaican patties and Red Stripe beer!  What’s really impressive is that James is a Forbes 30 under 30 winner and top 100 most powerful young entrepreneurs under 25. This guy is smart and creative. And for an entrepreneur that’s the winning ticket!!  As most of you know, I love to travel. I love to experience what the locals experience and chatting with James really got me interested in so many places that I have never had the pleasure of visiting, and now are on my list of countries to see . My reasons are very different than most, and James agrees, what he finds fascinating is also different.  We dove deep into what renewable energy looks like. Is it the same for each area? Does Jamaica require the same as Samoa? Or Guyana? What do countries like this require to be self-sufficient, with their government, the infrastructure and food crops?    SOLAR HEAD OF STATE James and his company, Solar Head of State, tried to put solar panels on the White House, which is how his company name came to be. James and his team work with countries to reduce their carbon footprint, teach them about renewable energy and sustainable energy. I’m just really happy that someone is working with these smaller nations. Their electricity costs are extremely high and their incomes are extremely low so let’s work on bringing them closer together.    HOW DOES RENEWABLE ENERGY IMPACT AGRICULTURE? I truly believe that we all need to understand the impact of using renewable energy can make on the countries we visit. So many of these small nations Import 90% of their food because it’s cheaper to buy chickens from China than to grow them locally. So, in the end, these countries rely heavily on canned food even tho it’s a tropical paradise.  It’s why 9 out of 10 countries that have an issue with obesity are Pacific island countries. Using renewable energy to power the machinery and the agricultural equipment is a step in the right direction to allowing these nations to not be as reliant on food imported from abroad.    WHAT HAPPENS TO A SMALL NATION AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER Our conversation about Puerto Rico was fascinating. After the hurricane in 2017, the island was devastated and literally had to shut down. I know they rely heavily on tourism, with dozens of cruise ships docking every day, and the US came to the rescue.  Millions of dollars were spent to get the country back up and running. Interestingly, they had to rebuild new electricity grids and they started to use sustainable energy and renewable energy, and how smart is that. If we, North Americans, had to rebuild our grids, we just wouldn’t build them the same way, we would use far more renewable energy.  James and I talk about how people are leaving, 500,000 of them since the hurricane to live in Florida, which has left a huge gap in the real estate market for anyone to walk into, especially if you are an American, and buy property at a reduced rate.    In a Nutshell  How important is renewable energy to these small island nations, and for all of us for that matter What are smart grids? How can we use new technology? New style greenhouses that withstand hurricanes The disappearance of small islands in the South Pacific and the difference between an Atoll and an island What are the parallels, similarities and economy between the Caribbean the South Pacific? What is HOT in renewable energy? Batteries? Yes, batteries! Elon Musk and his influence in renewable energy and sustainable innovation. He’s my hero, I love this guy! What Elon has been able to bring to the forefront of innovation is amazing. With SpaceX and Tesla and he is working on bringing the price of batteries down in price so that everyone can take advantage of them.    Books: ‘The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling The Pacific’ by Paul Theroux  ‘Krik? Krak!’ by Edwidge Danticat    How can we reach James: Twitter.com/jellsmoor www.bit.ly/islandinnovationFINAL THOUGHTS On The Expat Money Show, I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. James Ellsmoor is no exception.  His fascination with the island communities will play out well in the long run, make sure you listen in to find out what’s being done to save these small island nations.  Don’t let this episode slip through your hands. Listen and relisten. Share this podcast with your colleagues! They will love you forever!  I hope you get as much value from this Podcast Episode as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!   Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

James Ellsmoor is a Social Entrepreneur with expertise in renewable energy, sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship in rural, remote and island regions. He has experience living, working and travelling in over 40 countries.  James lives a fascinating life helping Small Islands Developing States (SIDS). There are about 50 different jurisdictions around the globe. James has found that entrepreneurship in these countries is strong and it’s what drives these small nations. Take a look at Jamaica and the impact this small country has had on North America. Their music, their food, their athletes. As a Canadian, and we love our Reggae music, our curry goat and Jamaican patties and Red Stripe beer!  What’s really impressive is that James is a Forbes 30 under 30 winner and top 100 most powerful young entrepreneurs under 25. This guy is smart and creative. And for an entrepreneur that’s the winning ticket!!  As most of you know, I love to travel. I love to experience what the locals experience and chatting with James really got me interested in so many places that I have never had the pleasure of visiting, and now are on my list of countries to see . My reasons are very different than most, and James agrees, what he finds fascinating is also different.  We dove deep into what renewable energy looks like. Is it the same for each area? Does Jamaica require the same as Samoa? Or Guyana? What do countries like this require to be self-sufficient, with their government, the infrastructure and food crops?    <h3><strong>SOLAR HEAD OF STATE</strong></h3> James and his company, <em>Solar Head of State</em>, tried to put solar panels on the White House, which is how his company name came to be. James and his team work with countries to reduce their carbon footprint, teach them about renewable energy and sustainable energy. I’m just really happy that someone is working with these smaller nations. Their electricity costs are extremely high and their incomes are extremely low so let’s work on bringing them closer together.    <h3><strong>HOW DOES RENEWABLE ENERGY IMPACT AGRICULTURE?</strong></h3> I truly believe that we all need to understand the impact of using renewable energy can make on the countries we visit. So many of these small nations Import 90% of their food because it’s cheaper to buy chickens from China than to grow them locally. So, in the end, these countries rely heavily on canned food even tho it’s a tropical paradise.  It’s why 9 out of 10 countries that have an issue with obesity are Pacific island countries. Using renewable energy to power the machinery and the agricultural equipment is a step in the right direction to allowing these nations to not be as reliant on food imported from abroad.    <h3><strong>WHAT HAPPENS TO A SMALL NATION AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER</strong></h3> Our conversation about Puerto Rico was fascinating. After the hurricane in 2017, the island was devastated and literally had to shut down. I know they rely heavily on tourism, with dozens of cruise ships docking every day, and the US came to the rescue.  Millions of dollars were spent to get the country back up and running. Interestingly, they had to rebuild new electricity grids and they started to use sustainable energy and renewable energy, and how smart is that. If we, North Americans, had to rebuild our grids, we just wouldn’t build them the same way, we would use far more renewable energy.  James and I talk about how people are leaving, 500,000 of them since the hurricane to live in Florida, which has left a huge gap in the real estate market for anyone to walk into, especially if you are an American, and buy property at a reduced rate.    <h3><strong>In a Nutshell</strong></h3> <ul> <li>How important is renewable energy to these small island nations, and for all of us for that matter</li> <li>What are smart grids?</li> <li>How can we use new technology?</li> <li>New style greenhouses that withstand hurricanes</li> <li>The disappearance of small islands in the South Pacific and the difference between an Atoll and an island</li> <li>What are the parallels, similarities and economy between the Caribbean the South Pacific?</li> </ul><h3><strong>What is HOT in renewable energy?</strong></h3> Batteries? Yes, batteries! Elon Musk and his influence in renewable energy and sustainable innovation. He’s my hero, I love this guy! What Elon has been able to bring to the forefront of innovation is amazing. With SpaceX and Tesla and he is working on bringing the price of batteries down in price so that everyone can take advantage of them.    <h3><strong>Books:</strong></h3> ‘<a href="https://amzn.to/2loWxwb" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling The Pacific’</a> by Paul Theroux  <a href="https://amzn.to/2K7HQrS" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">‘Krik? Krak!’</a> by Edwidge Danticat    <h3><strong>How can we reach James:</strong></h3> <a href="https://twitter.com/jellsmoor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter.com/jellsmoor</a> <a href="http://www.bit.ly/islandinnovation" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/islandinnovation</a><h3><strong>FINAL THOUGHTS</strong></h3> On <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a>, I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. James Ellsmoor is no exception.  His fascination with the island communities will play out well in the long run, make sure you listen in to find out what’s being done to save these small island nations.  Don’t let this episode slip through your hands. Listen and relisten. <strong>Share</strong> this podcast with your colleagues! They will love you forever!  I hope you get as much value from this Podcast Episode as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> make sure you sign up for our Newsletter below. Some of my best stuff comes out by email and I don’t want you to miss it!   <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

031: How You Can Make A Difference In Small Island Nations With Renewable Energy And Sustainable Innovation – James Ellsmoor

Shlomo Freund

Shlomo Freund is a serial entrepreneur. His latest company is called Free Financial Self, where he helps expats eliminate money as a source of stress and gain confidence in their future finances. He has travelled to 32 countries so far and he lived in China for 3 years as an expat. There he built a company that is still operating called App In China, where he helps foreign companies distribute their app on the Chinese market. In this episode of The Expat Money Show, we are going to discuss financial freedom for expats.     As promised, from Free Financial Self:  Click Here For Free Net Worth Calculator     Mikkel Thorup and Shlomo Freund discuss how and why expats need help becoming financially free. I’m sure you won’t be surprised! Tips to avoid falling into several traps that steal your hard-earned money; however, may be surprising. Today’s episode is all about a system of preparation and follows through to achieve financial freedom for you, the expat.     When we talk about financial freedom for expats, we’re not talking about making enough money to live off. We’re discussing how to take the money you do make, and make it work for you.     If you’ve wondered how entrepreneurs make and keep their money, this is how they do it.     During this interview with Shlomo, he explains that you MUST start at the beginning. Point A  What do you want to happen in 5 years, 10 years, 30 years where do you want to go have you calculated your net worth? if not, this needs to be done This is Point A     So what is Point B? There is so much to know about Point B and Shlomo tells us all how this is done.     Here are some of the concepts Shlomo Freund from Free Financial Self talks about in this episode. Crowd Investing Crowd investing is the term given when a large group of people, the crowd, co-invest in people or businesses online. CI encompasses both equity and debt forms of investing as well as hybrid forms of the two. Those investing together don’t necessarily know each other before they decide to invest    Equity crowdfunding This is perhaps the type of crowd investing that investors are most familiar with. Equity crowdfunding allows businesses to sell shares in their company to ‘the crowd’.    Peer-to-Peer Lending Peer-to-peer lending, also abbreviated as P2P lending, is the practice of lending money to individuals or businesses through online services that match lenders with borrowers.     Mikkel asks, ‘how different is this from being a Digital Nomad? Shlomo explains in full detail. During this interview, Mikkel asks some really great questions for Shlomo to walk you all through what it would be like for you if you can see what it is you desire for your life.  What is most important to you? Do you want to get married in 5 years? Start having a family in 8 years? What about retirement?  Let’s say you are 25 right now, what do you do? Where do you start? Before you know it, 20 years has flown by, you’re 45 years old and you haven’t saved a penny. You did get married but didn’t have the wedding you really wanted or haven’t been able to give your children what they want or deserve.     Why?     Because you didn’t have a plan to get where you wanted to go. At Free Financial Self, this is what Shlomo helps entrepreneurs at any stage of their life get. Financial freedom for expats is doable and if this is important to you, then I urge you strongly to listen to this episode. It really is fascinating!    Related Articles &amp; Podcasts You Might Enjoy as an Entrepreneur I loved this episode with Nydia Monarrez – With 56 Million Hispanic Americans, here’s a little help if you want to market to them.  Jim Cockrum runs a multi-million dollar Amazon FBA business. He homeschools his children and has certainly used the concept Free Financial Self teaches his clients.  Here is an article from EscapeArtist.com that talks about retirement, and the best places to do that in style and luxury and not worry about money.    FINAL THOUGHTS FROM MIKKEL I really got a ton of information from my interview with my good friend Shlomo Freund from Free Financial Self. We talk about how you can achieve financial freedom as an expat and the sooner you start implementing Point A, the faster Point B will happen. When I first started The Expat Money Show, my goal was to help expat entrepreneurs and in this interview, we’re still on track!     If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Shlomo Freund is a serial entrepreneur. His latest company is called Free Financial Self, where he helps expats eliminate money as a source of stress and gain confidence in their future finances. He has travelled to 32 countries so far and he lived in China for 3 years as an expat. There he built a company that is still operating called App In China, where he helps foreign companies distribute their app on the Chinese market. In this episode of The Expat Money Show, we are going to discuss financial freedom for expats.     As promised, from Free Financial Self:  <a href="http://www.freefinancialself.com/ems" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here For Free Net Worth Calculator</a>     Mikkel Thorup and Shlomo Freund discuss <em>how</em> and <em>why</em> expats need help becoming financially free. I’m sure you won’t be surprised! Tips to avoid falling into several traps that steal your hard-earned money; however, may be surprising. Today’s episode is all about a system of preparation and follows through to achieve financial freedom for you, the expat.     When we talk about financial freedom for expats, we’re not talking about making enough money to live off. We’re discussing how to take the money you do make, and make it work for you.     If you’ve wondered how entrepreneurs make and keep their money, this is how they do it.     During this interview with Shlomo, he explains that you MUST start at the beginning. <strong>Point A</strong> <ul> <li>What do you want to happen in 5 years, 10 years, 30 years</li> <li>where do you want to go</li> <li>have you calculated your net worth? if not, this needs to be done</li> <li>This is <strong>Point A</strong></li> </ul>    So what is <strong>Point B</strong>? There is so much to know about Point B and Shlomo tells us all how this is done.     Here are some of the concepts Shlomo Freund from Free Financial Self talks about in this episode. <h3>Crowd Investing</h3> Crowd investing is the term given when a large group of people, the crowd, co-invest in people or businesses online. CI encompasses both equity and debt forms of investing as well as hybrid forms of the two. Those investing together don’t necessarily know each other before they decide to invest    <h3>Equity crowdfunding</h3> This is perhaps the type of crowd investing that investors are most familiar with. Equity crowdfunding allows businesses to sell shares in their company to ‘the crowd’.    <h3>Peer-to-Peer Lending</h3> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer-to-peer_lending" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Peer-to-peer lending</strong></a>, also abbreviated as <strong>P2P lending</strong>, is the practice of lending money to individuals or businesses through online services that match lenders with borrowers.     Mikkel asks, ‘how different is this from being a Digital Nomad? Shlomo explains in full detail. During this interview, Mikkel asks some really great questions for Shlomo to walk you all through what it would be like for you if you can see what it is you desire for your life. <ul> <li>What is most important to you?</li> <li>Do you want to get married in 5 years?</li> <li>Start having a family in 8 years?</li> <li>What about retirement?</li> </ul> Let’s say you are 25 right now, what do you do? Where do you start? Before you know it, 20 years has flown by, you’re 45 years old and you haven’t saved a penny. You did get married but didn’t have the wedding you really wanted or haven’t been able to give your children what they want or deserve.     Why?     Because you didn’t have a plan to get where you wanted to go. At Free Financial Self, this is what Shlomo helps entrepreneurs at any stage of their life get. Financial freedom for expats is doable and if this is important to you, then I urge you strongly to listen to this episode. It really is fascinating!    <h2>Related Articles &amp; Podcasts You Might Enjoy as an Entrepreneur</h2> I loved this episode with <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/nydia-monarrez-dominate-in-the-hispanic-market/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nydia Monarrez</a> – With 56 Million Hispanic Americans, here’s a little help if you want to market to them.  <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/jim-cockrum-creating-engaging-content/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Cockrum</a> runs a multi-million dollar Amazon FBA business. He homeschools his children and has certainly used the concept Free Financial Self teaches his clients.  Here is an article from <a href="https://www.escapeartist.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">EscapeArtist.com</a> that talks about <a href="https://www.escapeartist.com/blog/retire-to-another-country-without-worrying-about-money" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">retirement</a>, and the best places to do that in style and luxury and not worry about money.    <h2>FINAL THOUGHTS FROM MIKKEL</h2> I really got a ton of information from my interview with my good friend Shlomo Freund from Free Financial Self. We talk about how you can achieve financial freedom as an expat and the sooner you start implementing Point A, the faster Point B will happen. When I first started The Expat Money Show, my goal was to help expat entrepreneurs and in this interview, we’re still on track!     If you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; <strong>EMS Pulse</strong>. – My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

082: Financial Freedom for Expats - Shlomo Freund

Olivier Wagner

In this episode of The Expat Money Show, we interview Oliver Wagner to talk about a very controversial subject. That is, how to renounce US citizenship. We get answers to questions like: Why do people renounce their US citizenship? What is an Accidental American? How To Renounce US Citizenship? What are the pros and cons of renouncing US citizenship? What are the tax implications of renouncing US citizenship? and How much does it cost to renounce US citizenship?Notes on Today's Interview with Oliver WagnerYou may be asking yourself, is this for me? Let me tell you, this is not for 99% of the population. However, for a certain portion of my audience, it is extremely valuable.In my research, I've found a lack of reliable information for American Citizens who want to renounce their citizenship.We get into details why some people choose to do this and I am not saying people should do this, but for certain Expats, it really does make sense.  Americans are taxed on worldwide income no matter where they live… so it can mean tens of thousands of dollars in taxes every year.I will also tell you that this interview is really dense. It is a Masterclass in how to renounce your citizenship, by a CPA who does this every day, all day.This interview is so packed full of information I decided to have the entire episode transcribed. This way you can go through it carefully. The transcription is at the bottom of the show notes for today's interview.Who is Olivier WagnerToday's guest is an IRS Enrolled Agent and CPA (Certified Public Accountant) who specializes in tax services for US expats. He is the best selling author of ‘U.S. Taxes for Worldly Americans' and with his company, 1040 Abroad, his goal is to eliminate tax anxiety - by helping expatriates become US tax compliant.Why do people renounce their US citizenship?There are a whole host of reasons people renounce their US citizenship. The main reason is the tax implications.  Oliver Wagner explains that it is often not the taxes themselves that people owe money for. It is the fee from their CPA or accountant who must file their tax return every year.Add to this all the yearly bureaucratic paperwork that goes into filing your taxes, renouncing your citizenship makes sense.Make sure to listen in to this complete episode with Olivier Wagner.  Or you can download the transcripts at the bottom of this page to get the full explanation.What is an Accidental American? Who should consider renouncing their US citizenship?An Accidental American is someone who has dual citizenship and does not live in the USA. Perhaps they never actually lived in the USA at all. They may have been born there or one of their parents are American, so they are subject to citizen-based taxation. Or, as it is often referred to as worldwide taxation.If you are an American citizen or American green card holder and earn more than $10,000 a year it is your obligation to file a tax return no matter where you live in the world.If you are an American taxpayer and live as an Expat feel free to fill out the form at the bottom of this page for recommendations on a competent and trustworthy Expat CPA, like Olivier Wagner, who can file your taxes for you. It is worth every penny to hire a great CPA for your Expat taxes. They will help navigate the entire process and can often save you considerable amounts of money, certainly more than you have to pay them.Once again, it is mandatory to be tax compliant and we are able to help accidental Americans and other American Expats become tax compliant in a straightforward and expert manner.Although I do not believe the income tax is just or right I never advise anyone to break the law and we do not deal in illegal or shady practices on The Expat Money Show or in any of my writing.  I always encourage people to be tax compliant and seek advice based on their individual situation. This article or any material put out at The ExpatMoneyShow.com should not be considered individual tax advice.How to renounce US citizenshipOlivier Wagner walks us through a step by step process of how to renounce US citizenship. We talk about the interview process, what will take place, where it is done, how many times you need to visit and what you should expect when you go.Really a step by step understanding of how to renounce US citizenship.Pros and cons of renouncing US citizenshipIn this interview with Oliver Wagner, we get into all the pros and cons of renouncing US citizenship. Once again it is a truly personal decision and it is important to have a full picture of all the tax implications when renouncing your US citizenship. I highly suggest you speak with someone who understands the entire process, it is very possible there are alternative options available to you instead of having to renounce your citizenship.What are the tax implications of renouncing US citizenship?With Oliver Wagner, we discuss all the tax implications of renouncing US citizenship. We get into the capital gains tax and the exit tax. And we dive deep into the difference between a covered Expatriate and a non-covered Expatriate.Olivier even tells some stories and examples on all the tax implications of renouncing US citizenship.How much does it cost to renounce US citizenship?We break down the costs in general terms what someone can expect to pay based on the exit tax fees, what you will pay your CPA or Tax Attorney, and how the capital gains tax works. It will also highly depend if you are already tax compliant or if you must have your previous 5 years of tax returns filed.Olivier Wagner highlights what his firm typically charges for their services. Download it now or access the show notes below for the full breakdown.The other thing I will note here is for the right person renouncing your US citizenship can actually save you tens of thousands of dollars a year in taxes that are owed to the IRS.Want other tax-saving strategies? Learn more about setting up an Offshore Company or opening an Offshore Bank Account in Belize by clicking here.Want help Renouncing your citizenship or need your questions answered today?As a free service, I am happy to introduce you to Olivier Wagner for your US Expat Tax Return or for more information on Renouncing your US Citizenship. Just fill out your details below and my team will be happy to make an introduction.Final ThoughtsRenouncing your US Citizenship is a deeply personal decision and you should never allow anyone to influence you one way or another if it is right for you. My goal with this interview with Olivier Wagner is to really paint a clear picture of all the pros and cons of renouncing US citizenship so you have a much clearer picture of how to renounce US citizenship and if it is the right decision for you.I hope you got as much value from this interview with Olivier Wagner as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse. – my behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

In this episode of The Expat Money Show, we interview Oliver Wagner to talk about a very controversial subject. That is, how to renounce US citizenship. We get answers to questions like: Why do people renounce their US citizenship? What is an Accidental American? How To Renounce US Citizenship? What are the pros and cons of renouncing US citizenship? What are the tax implications of renouncing US citizenship? and How much does it cost to renounce US citizenship?<br><h3>Notes on Today's Interview with Oliver Wagner</h3>You may be asking yourself, is this for me? Let me tell you, this is not for 99% of the population. However, for a certain portion of my audience, it is extremely valuable.<br>In my research, I've found a lack of reliable information for American Citizens who want to renounce their citizenship.<br>We get into details why some people choose to do this and I am not saying people should do this, but for certain Expats, it really does make sense.  Americans are taxed on worldwide income no matter where they live… so it can mean tens of thousands of dollars in taxes every year.<br>I will also tell you that this interview is really dense. It is a Masterclass in how to renounce your citizenship, by a CPA who does this every day, all day.<br>This interview is so packed full of information I decided to have the entire episode transcribed. This way you can go through it carefully. The transcription is at the bottom of the show notes for today's interview.<br><h3>Who is Olivier Wagner</h3>Today's guest is an IRS Enrolled Agent and CPA<em> (Certified Public Accountant)</em> who specializes in tax services for US expats. He is the best selling author of <a href="https://amzn.to/2W4x789" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">‘U.S. Taxes for Worldly Americans'</a> and with his company, <strong>1040 Abroad, </strong>his goal is to eliminate tax anxiety - by helping expatriates become US tax compliant.<br><h3>Why do people renounce their US citizenship?</h3>There are a whole host of reasons people renounce their US citizenship. The main reason is the tax implications.  Oliver Wagner explains that it is often not the taxes themselves that people owe money for. It is the fee from their CPA or accountant who must file their tax return every year.<br><br>Add to this all the yearly bureaucratic paperwork that goes into filing your taxes, renouncing your citizenship makes sense.<br><br>Make sure to listen in to this complete episode with Olivier Wagner.  Or you can download the transcripts at the bottom of this page to get the full explanation.<br><h3>What is an Accidental American? Who should consider renouncing their US citizenship?</h3>An Accidental American is someone who has dual citizenship and does not live in the USA. Perhaps they never actually lived in the USA at all. They may have been born there or one of their parents are American, so they are subject to citizen-based taxation. Or, as it is often referred to as worldwide taxation.<br><br>If you are an American citizen or American green card holder and earn more than $10,000 a year it is your obligation to file a tax return no matter where you live in the world.<br>If you are an American taxpayer and live as an Expat feel free to fill out the form at the bottom of this page for recommendations on a competent and trustworthy Expat CPA, like Olivier Wagner, who can file your taxes for you. It is worth every penny to hire a great CPA for your Expat taxes. They will help navigate the entire process and can often save you considerable amounts of money, certainly more than you have to pay them.<br><br>Once again, it is mandatory to be tax compliant and we are able to help accidental Americans and other American Expats become tax compliant in a straightforward and expert manner.<br><br>Although I do not believe the income tax is just or right I never advise anyone to break the law and we do not deal in illegal or shady practices on The Expat Money Show or in any of my writing.  I always encourage people to be tax compliant and seek advice based on their individual situation. This article or any material put out at The <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ExpatMoneyShow.com</a> should not be considered individual tax advice.<br><h3>How to renounce US citizenship</h3>Olivier Wagner walks us through a step by step process of how to renounce US citizenship. We talk about the interview process, what will take place, where it is done, how many times you need to visit and what you should expect when you go.<br><br>Really a step by step understanding of how to renounce US citizenship.<br><h3>Pros and cons of renouncing US citizenship</h3>In this interview with Oliver Wagner, we get into all the pros and cons of renouncing US citizenship. Once again it is a truly personal decision and it is important to have a full picture of all the tax implications when renouncing your US citizenship. I highly suggest you speak with someone who understands the entire process, it is very possible there are alternative options available to you instead of having to renounce your citizenship.<br><h3>What are the tax implications of renouncing US citizenship?</h3>With Oliver Wagner, we discuss all the tax implications of renouncing US citizenship. We get into the capital gains tax and the exit tax. And we dive deep into the difference between a covered Expatriate and a non-covered Expatriate.<br><br>Olivier even tells some stories and examples on all the tax implications of renouncing US citizenship.<br><h3>How much does it cost to renounce US citizenship?</h3>We break down the costs in general terms what someone can expect to pay based on the exit tax fees, what you will pay your CPA or Tax Attorney, and how the capital gains tax works. It will also highly depend if you are already tax compliant or if you must have your previous 5 years of tax returns filed.<br><br>Olivier Wagner highlights what his firm typically charges for their services. Download it now or access the show notes below for the full breakdown.<br><br>The other thing I will note here is for the right person renouncing your US citizenship can actually save you tens of thousands of dollars a year in taxes that are owed to the IRS.<br><br>Want other tax-saving strategies? Learn more about <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/offshore-company-registration/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">setting up an Offshore Company</a> or opening an<a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/offshore-banking-belize/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Offshore Bank Account in Belize by clicking here.</a><h3>Want help Renouncing your citizenship or need your questions answered today?</h3>As a free service, I am happy to introduce you to Olivier Wagner for your US Expat Tax Return or for more information on Renouncing your US Citizenship. Just fill out your details below and my team will be happy to make an introduction.<br><h3>Final Thoughts</h3>Renouncing your US Citizenship is a deeply personal decision and you should never allow anyone to influence you one way or another if it is right for you. My goal with this interview with Olivier Wagner is to really paint a clear picture of all the pros and cons of renouncing US citizenship so you have a much clearer picture of how to renounce US citizenship and if it is the right decision for you.<br><br>I hope you got as much value from this interview with Olivier Wagner as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at <a href="https://expatmoneyshow.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expat Money Show</a> make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; <strong>EMS Pulse</strong>. – my behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!)<p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

061: CPA Gives A Masterclass In How To Renounce US Citizenship - Olivier Wagner

Mindy Stern

Mindy Stern is the owner of a successful coaching business based out of Isreal called Healthy Finances. Healthy Finances Coaching has 10 coaches who work under Mindy's guidance and follow her methodology in her 12-month coaching plan, they have been able to help hundreds of families in Isreal and abroad.     You can reach out to Mindy at her private Facebook group at:  https://www.facebook.com/SuccessfulSelfEmployedSuperWomen/  Or Mindy's webpage at:  https://10commandments.gr8.com/Some of the main things we discuss:  How not to fall into the Entrepreneur trap of working 24/7 and losing sight of your goals What learning from the best coaches in the world can do for you Why everyone needs a coach in their lives What to expect from a coach How to develop the family first mindset Learning from the best coaches in the world - Key takeaways: Develop a system for everything Think of this down to the smallest details, from having the phone answered in a certain way every time, to how you will attract your clients, have a system for everything... perfect it... implement it... and then move on to the next. Think about creating an asset that will last forever and pay you dividends in the future.    Live by the Calendar Write everything in your calendar, including time with family, time for yourself, time to learn, time to reflect. If it is important to you then you need to have it in the calendar. It's that simple, if it's not scheduled it will not get done.    Every Minute of work has to be focused on a revenue event Make sure every minute you are working in the office that there is a direct correlation between what you are doing and generating revenue, and not just revenue, but revenue in the short term. It is important to be focused on rewards to help move you and your business forward.    Some of the books and Coaches we discuss: Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki  Creating Money: Attracting Abundance by Sanaya Roman &amp; Duane Packer  Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook by Tony Robbins  Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker    Final Thoughts I loved recording and working on this episode of The Expat Money Show with Mindy Stern, I really resonated well with Mindy and just loved the conversation we had together about what learning from the best coaches in the world can do for you.  I hope you get as much out of this conversation as I did, and if you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more interviews from amazing Entrepreneurs around the world make sure to sign up for our newsletter below. You will also get exclusive content not found anywhere else.   Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Mindy Stern is the owner of a successful coaching business based out of Isreal called Healthy Finances. Healthy Finances Coaching has 10 coaches who work under Mindy's guidance and follow her methodology in her 12-month coaching plan, they have been able to help hundreds of families in Isreal and abroad.     You can reach out to Mindy at her private Facebook group at:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SuccessfulSelfEmployedSuperWomen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SuccessfulSelfEmployedSuperWomen</a>/  Or Mindy's webpage at:  <a href="https://10commandments.gr8.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://10commandments.gr8.com/</a><h3>Some of the main things we discuss:</h3> <ul> <li>How not to fall into the Entrepreneur trap of working 24/7 and losing sight of your goals</li> <li>What learning from the best coaches in the world can do for you</li> <li>Why everyone needs a coach in their lives</li> <li>What to expect from a coach</li> <li>How to develop the family first mindset</li> </ul><h2>Learning from the best coaches in the world - Key takeaways:</h2> <h3>Develop a system for everything</h3> Think of this down to the smallest details, from having the phone answered in a certain way every time, to how you will attract your clients, have a system for everything... perfect it... implement it... and then move on to the next. Think about creating an asset that will last forever and pay you dividends in the future.    <h3>Live by the Calendar</h3> Write everything in your calendar, including time with family, time for yourself, time to learn, time to reflect. If it is important to you then you need to have it in the calendar. It's that simple, if it's not scheduled it will not get done.    <h3>Every Minute of work has to be focused on a revenue event</h3> Make sure every minute you are working in the office that there is a direct correlation between what you are doing and generating revenue, and not just revenue, but revenue in the short term. It is important to be focused on rewards to help move you and your business forward.    <h3>Some of the books and Coaches we discuss:</h3> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Ii8CfM" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rich Dad Poor Dad</a>: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki  <a href="https://amzn.to/2GEmNyO" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Creating Money</a>: Attracting Abundance by Sanaya Roman &amp; Duane Packer  <a href="https://amzn.to/2E5qR5S" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Unshakeable</a>: Your Financial Freedom Playbook by Tony Robbins  <a href="https://amzn.to/2uGwlVp" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Secrets of the Millionaire Mind</a>: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker    <h3>Final Thoughts</h3> I loved recording and working on this episode of The Expat Money Show with Mindy Stern, I really resonated well with Mindy and just loved the conversation we had together about what learning from the best coaches in the world can do for you.  I hope you get as much out of this conversation as I did, and if you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more interviews from amazing Entrepreneurs around the world make sure to sign up for our newsletter below. You will also get exclusive content not found anywhere else.   <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

020: What Learning From The Best Coaches In The World Can Do For You – Mindy Stern

Marco Robinson

Our guest on The Expat Money Show this week is Marco Robinson, the Star and Creator of "Get A House For Free" on Channel 4 in the UK. He is a two time Best Selling Author and is the founder of NAKED Group of Companies.  The brand includes Award Winning Naked Restaurant and Bar, Naked Coffee, Naked Pizza, Naked Beauty Bars, Naked Travel, and now Naked Dollars, the first ever 100% asset-backed Cryptocurrency in the world.    Trailer for "Get A House For Free" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukpim8INIxgYou can find Marco Robinson on: IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcorobinsonnow  Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcorobinson7     We talk extensively about the secrets to his success, how he went from being homeless as a child and leaving school at 16 years old to have an empire that is worth well in excess of $40,000,000 USD.     This episode was extremely inspirational to me as I see a lot of similarities between our childhoods, and we have some really interesting conversations about the topic.  The purpose and drive that Marco Robinson operates with is incredible as well as what he was able to do on "Get A House For Free" that aired on Channel 4 in the UK. Now he is changing the world with Blockchain technology and helping the homeless around the planet.    Some of the things we discuss:  The education system is broken in the world and what you can do to teach your children to be ready for the future There is no victory without the struggle Success is on the other side of fear Why the property markets in Asia are coming to a halt How to make sure children from a privileged upbringing can still understand the Value of Money   Books we discuss: Bring Out the Magic in Your Mind by Al Koran  Think and Grow Rich The Original by Napoleon Hill  How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie  Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell    Final Thoughts This is a great interview with Marco Robinson, the number of similarities we share together as Expats and having a tough upbringing is amazing. I hope you enjoyed listening to this interview as much as I did making it. And if you would like to stay up to date with all the fresh content coming out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for our newsletter below. Some of the best stuff we put out is through email and I would hate it if you missed out!   Mentioned in this episode:Expat Money SummitExpat Money Summit

Our guest on The Expat Money Show this week is Marco Robinson, the Star and Creator of "Get A House For Free" on Channel 4 in the UK. He is a two time Best Selling Author and is the founder of NAKED Group of Companies.  The brand includes Award Winning Naked Restaurant and Bar, Naked Coffee, Naked Pizza, Naked Beauty Bars, Naked Travel, and now Naked Dollars, the first ever 100% asset-backed Cryptocurrency in the world.    <h3>Trailer for "Get A House For Free"</h3> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukpim8INIxg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukpim8INIxg</a><h3><strong>You can find Marco Robinson on:</strong></h3> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcorobinsonnow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/marcorobinsonnow</a>  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/marcorobinson7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/marcorobinson7</a>     We talk extensively about the secrets to his success, how he went from being homeless as a child and leaving school at 16 years old to have an empire that is worth well in excess of $40,000,000 USD.     This episode was extremely inspirational to me as I see a lot of similarities between our childhoods, and we have some really interesting conversations about the topic.  The purpose and drive that Marco Robinson operates with is incredible as well as what he was able to do on "Get A House For Free" that aired on Channel 4 in the UK. Now he is changing the world with Blockchain technology and helping the homeless around the planet.    <h3><strong>Some of the things we discuss:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>The education system is broken in the world and what you can do to teach your children to be ready for the future</li> <li>There is no victory without the struggle</li> <li>Success is on the other side of fear</li> <li>Why the property markets in Asia are coming to a halt</li> <li>How to make sure children from a privileged upbringing can still understand the Value of Money</li> </ul> <h3></h3> <h3><strong>Books we discuss:</strong></h3> <a href="http://amzn.to/2BB7LDh" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bring Out the Magic in Your Mind</a> by Al Koran  <a href="http://amzn.to/2FpZt3u" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Think and Grow Rich</a> The Original by Napoleon Hill  <a href="http://amzn.to/2DYcBQj" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Win Friends and Influence People</a> by Dale Carnegie  <a href="http://amzn.to/2Gpet33" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Outliers: The Story of Success</a> by Malcolm Gladwell    <h3>Final Thoughts</h3> This is a great interview with Marco Robinson, the number of similarities we share together as Expats and having a tough upbringing is amazing. I hope you enjoyed listening to this interview as much as I did making it. And if you would like to stay up to date with all the fresh content coming out at The Expat Money Show make sure you sign up for our newsletter below. Some of the best stuff we put out is through email and I would hate it if you missed out!   <p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p><p><a href="https://theexpatmoneyshow.captivate.fm/expatmoneysummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expat Money Summit</a></p>

014: Get A House For Free – Marco Robinson

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