Most people plan for retirement. Some plan for their children. Almost no one plans for the next 100 years.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my colleague Marc Clair to discuss our recent Family Legacy Mastermind in St. Kitts. We dive into 100-year thinking, dynastic structures, and preparing heirs to receive wealth—plus a few recent travel stories along the way. Enjoy!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Listen in to hear why I describe the airport in Miami as the “seventh layer of hell”
• Find out why I reject the “die with nothing” mindset and see it as a failure of legacy planning
• Learnwhichforms of capitalI believe matter more than money alone
• Hear how I use family constitutions, governance, and trusts to build generational resilience

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Paraguay September 2025 Tour Video

St. Kitts Family Legacy Mastermind

Expat Money Tours

Expat Money Membership Breakdown

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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!

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CONCLUSION

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 who 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. 

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Parallel 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. 

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HOW TO FIND PARALLEL MIKE

Website: https://parallelmike.com/

YouTube: Parallel Systems

CONCLUSION

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.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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In today’s episode, I will share a third and final portion of my recent webinar on Brazilian real estate featuring our question and answer section. I’ve received such a great response and questions from listeners interested in this opportunity over the last few days, so I figured I would go ahead and share our Q&A section. As I discussed in part one, I believe Brazil presents the greatest opportunity among the BRICS countries to benefit from the coming de-dollarization. After John broke down the incredible opportunities to acquire Brazilian beachfront real estate with 12% net returns this past Monday in part two, today’s episode should clear up any lingering questions you might have. Enjoy!TODAY’S Q&A ON BRAZILIAN BEACHFRONT REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS

• Listen in as John and I address the question of the language difference in Brazil. Can you get by with English or even Spanish, or do you need proficiency in Portuguese?
• We address what the medical system is like in Fortaleza and how the private medical system is very affordable.
• Brazilian native Bruno gives his insights on all of the great activities available to do in this region of Brazil. You will never get bored here!
• Bruno also further explains the details of the rental program, including addressing the owner’s personal use of the property.
• I detail how we’ve set things up so you can get Brazilian residency by purchasing just two of these investment properties. Not a bad bonus!
• John breaks down why one-bedroom villas are the real “workhorses” for these investment properties.
• I explain why keeping your money in real estate right now is much safer than in the stock market or fiat currencies.
• We address the question on everyone’s mind – when will these units be delivered? You’ll see why you must act now to lock in these prices while they are in pre-construction.

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EMAIL: expat@BeachfrontOffers.comPhone: +1 (904) 674-6900CONCLUSION

If you’ve followed along this past week, you know how high I am on Brazil, especially this incredible Brazilian beachfront investment opportunity from my friend John Palumbo. As John, Bruno and I have explained over the last three episodes, these investments represent a potential golden opportunity to add a reliable passive income stream to your portfolio in a time of increasing global uncertainty.I hope you find this information valuable, and if you’re interested in learning more, please do reach out to us at expat@BeachfrontOffers.com.

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Josh Summers is an expert in online security and identity protection who has lived and worked in Asia since 2006. He has written for Lonely Planet, published his own travel guides, and built multiple online brands that reach tens of millions of people each year.

I am doing my best to stay current on the latest developments in privacy and security, and I was thrilled to speak with Josh, one of the most well-informed voices on these issues.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOSH SUMMERS

• Listen in as Josh recounts how living in highly surveilled China led him to take on a more complete understanding of privacy and surveillance issues.
• Josh and I discuss how we bridge the gap between our own personal privacy while still maintaining a personal brand and business.
• Josh explains why he sees himself as a “privacy pragmatist” in how he views finding the right level of achievable privacy for himself and his family.
• Listen as Josh details the 3 different solution sets for privacy – which one is right for you?
• We dig into how to look at the pros and cons of Big Tech companies and how even the biggest Big Tech villain can offer its own privacy advantages. 
• Josh lays out some of the most basic first steps that everyone with a baseline level of privacy concern should take. Have you done these yourself?
• Josh explains the concept of “salting” a password on top of using a password manager. This is a great idea that I’ll be implementing right away!
• Hear Josh emphasize the importance of holding the keys to your own security. Is your security in your own hands or that of a third party?
• Josh and I dig into some of the more advanced techniques for securing your devices. I’ll be curious to hear if my audience has been utilizing any of these tactics!
• We discuss how to navigate the KYC Problem. How can you protect your identity when everyone requires you to prove it?
• Josh breaks down options for an often forgotten piece of the privacy puzzle – protecting your address via virtual addresses.

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HOW TO REACH JOSH SUMMERS

Website: All Things Secured

“All Things Secured” YouTube

CONCLUSION

As my listeners know, privacy and security are issues that affect everyone in the age of Big Tech, particularly but not limited to expats. It was great to hear Josh’s perspective on these issues, and as far as I’m concerned, he is one of the best voices for the general public to follow to keep up to date on privacy concerns. 

There was so much great information here that I had to take notes myself! I know you’re going to derive great value from this conversation.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today, I am going to share a conversation I had on The Tom Woods Show. This interview has gotten such a great response since it first aired that I wanted to share it here with you to make sure you didn’t miss it.

Tom didn’t let me off easy and really put me on the hot seat, bringing up a ton of objections that many who are first hearing about the expat lifestyle tend to come up with.

Answering Common Expat Objections

• In this discussion, I respond to some common “black pilled” takes that Tom has heard about the negative side of expatriation, dispelling the notion that the advantages you can achieve outside your country of birth aren’t all that great when you break it down.
• There is no Shangri-La – no perfect libertarian country in the world. It does not exist. But that’s not to be said that we can’t get more freedom in our lives by being overseas or by jurisdiction shopping.
• I explain to Tom exactly what FATCA – the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act –  is and how it works, and why it’s even caused some Americans to go as far as to renounce their U.S. citizenship!
• I address Tom’s concern that whatever problems you have in the U.S., they may very well be worse outside the U.S., as was the case in certain countries when it came to COVID restrictions.
• Tom and I talk about how Americans can utilize the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to greatly reduce their tax burden while living overseas.
• I break down the concept of citizenship by investment and how the process typically unfolds for those with substantial funds to invest overseas.
• I lay out the many reasons to have a second passport, even if you do not plan to live outside your home country!
• I provide some definitive first steps to take for those that have caught the expat bug and are ready to take their expat journey to the next level.

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PURCHASE THE EXPATS GUIDE TO MOVING TO MEXICO

Get your own copy of the Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico and after you read the book, do us a HUGE favour and leave us a great review on Amazon! This is a huge help in getting the book in front of more people.

THE EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT

We also discussed the Expat Money Summit a bit, and even though this was from last year, we will be doing another summit this year, so you can head to this link and grab a FREE ticket to the largest expat event of the year.

CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed today’s conversation on The Tom Woods Show. Tom is an excellent interviewer, and I loved how he pressed me on some of the common objections people who are first learning about the expat lifestyle often hold. These are questions that don’t often come up here on the Expat Money Show, where I primarily interview those who are already on the expat journey, so it was a great change of pace.

This is the perfect episode to share with a friend or family member who has expressed interest in the expat lifestyle but has been hesitant to pursue it further due to many of the objections addressed in this conversation.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today I am going to recap the last incredible week in Panama, beginning with a hugely informative conference for private clients and culminating in my 40th birthday party.

The last week has been unbelievable. Clients flew in from every corner of the world, literally from everywhere.

I am still decompressing from a busy and eventful week, but I wanted to first stop and take the time to record this episode for you and update you all on some other goings on here at Expat Money while everything is fresh on my mind. 

PANAMA CONFERENCE AND BIRTHDAY PARTY RECAP

• I recap the start of the week with the investor’s conference I put on in Panama with private clients from diverse places like Germany, Thailand and New Zealand attending.
• I explain the difference between my “private” clients and my “regular” clients and how you can become one!
• This week highlights why I like to get to know my prospective clients personally before I take them on  – because I spend a LOT of time with them!
• The type of information provided at this conference would literally take months or even years of research to acquire on your own – offshore investing and residency is definitely not a ‘DIY’ type of thing.
• Meanwhile, we also formally launched The Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico, which has already launched to #1 in the “libertarianism” category on Amazon!
• I also provide a preview of the upcoming trips I am planning in the next year for private clients. If these sounds interesting to you, read this important letter and consider if becoming a private is a good fit for you.
• Finally, I reflect on my 40th birthday party that was made so special by the 150 + attendees who travelled from places like Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, the UK, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, USA, etc. – all culminating in an amazing fireworks display!
• Ultimately, these events are about building a community and realizing that we aren’t the crazy ones out there. We in the Expat Money community are building a better and brighter future for ourselves while much of the world goes mad.

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PURCHASE THE EXPATS GUIDE TO MOVING TO MEXICO

Get your own copy of the Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico and after you’ve purchased and read the book, do us a HUGE favour and leave us a great review on Amazon! This is a huge help in getting the book in front of more people.

CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed today’s episode in which I’ve provided just a small glimpse into the type of conferences, tours and celebrations I put together for my friends and clients in the Expat Money community.

I want to once again thank everyone who joined us in Panama and came out to celebrate my birthday.

And as I said earlier, and it really is worth repeating; this party is not about me…

It’s about you.

We are not just some online group or a podcast, no. We are a real-life community of people who understand what is going on in the world and will actually do something about it.

Our plan is to do many more private events this year for clients, so I hope this episode will serve as a great preview of what’s to come should you decide to become one. Enjoy!

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In this episode of Expat Money Show, we’ll have Oren Klaff, the author of “Pitch Anything,” who has sold over 1,000,000 copies and trained 80,000 people in his method. With over $2 billion raised in capital, Klaff developed his Pitch Anything Method from personal struggles and the failure of conventional pitching techniques, driven by necessity and a desire to improve.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Why people will do a deal with you and why they won’t
• Is rapport important
• How can you raise your status to that of a peer and why this technique is so important
• How to NOT fall into the Beta trap
• International Business Opportunities
• Wolves???
• People want what they can’t have
• People chase that which moves away from them
• and People only value that which they pay for

HOW TO FIND OREN’S WORK:

• Go to Amazon or Audibles and get his book Pitch Anything in audiobook form. Oren himself reads it and it truly is one of the best books I’ve ever read.
• Visit Pitch Mastery to discover Oren’s top-level coaching: http://pitchmastery.com

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CONCLUSION

What a powerhouse Oren Klaff is. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting and discussing his techniques for success. There’s just one thing… I wanted to know about this $3500 sandwich I got insider info on! Oren promised me that after his new book, The Users Guide to Power, comes out, he’ll come back on The Expat Money Show and tell us his story! I look forward to that day!

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