Colombia has spent decades being defined by headlines that no longer reflect reality, which shapes how most people see the country. But the moment you set foot there, you realize it is a completely different story.

In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I recap our recent Colombia exploration and investment tour. We dive into what it is really like in the booming city of Medellín and the deeper lessons you can only learn by spending time with people and communities in real life. If you have been researching potential expat destinations from behind a screen, this episode will inspire you to get away from the computer and get boots on the ground. Enjoy!

Note: This episode was recorded just prior to Maduro being arrested. We rearranged the schedule to air the episode discussing it last week. To get early access to the full podcast episodes, join one of our paid membership programs at ExpatMoney.com/Membership.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Tune in to hear Marc and I discuss the unique character trait we have noticed in people from countries with “bad reputations”
• Listen in for the behind-the-scenes story from our recent Colombia tour, including a perfect example of why travel never goes “perfect”
• Learn why I am so bullish on Colombia as a modern, affordable place to live, invest, and plant a flag as a Plan-B destination
• Find out how our tour group attendees got early access to major opportunities, as well as an exclusive private meeting with Colombia’s possible next President 

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WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026

Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away.

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What happens when you combine 20+ years of boots-on-the-ground experience, a country full of misunderstood opportunity, and a group of freedom-minded investors? You get the Colombia Expat Exploration and Investment Tour, where this November I’ll be guiding a group of 25+ freedom-seekers like yourself through this underrated and often misunderstood country. 

In today’s episode, I reveal exactly why Colombia might be the most undervalued gem in Latin America today. From exploring residency to viewing off-market deals in-person, this isn’t some guided sightseeing trip—it’s your fast track to making bold moves in a country that rewards the brave. Get the full breakdown of the upcoming 7-day experience and hear from the Colombian insiders helping make it all happen.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Tune in to learn why Medellín is beating Bogotá as the expat capital of Colombia—and what most outsiders get dead wrong about it
• Listen in and hear how a remote region of Colombia became ground zero for one of the most ambitious land plays in our community’s history
• Get the inside scoop on how an innovative, private community-backed project is now opening its doors for the first time
• Find out how Colombia’s “bad reputation” might be the best news possible for early investors

JOIN US IN COLOMBIA THIS NOVEMBER

Join me and the Expat Money community in Colombia, from November 30 to December 6, 2025, for our Colombia Expat Exploration and Investment Tour. This is a 7-day guided tour to explore the opportunities in the country and build your offshore Plan-B. Spots are limited. Learn more: ExpatMoney.com/Colombia

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THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2025: THE FUTURE IS LATIN AMERICA

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2025 for three high-impact days focused on why Latin America is becoming the ultimate destination for expats, investors, and freedom-seekers in 2025 and beyond.

You’ll gain exclusive insights from dozens of seasoned offshore experts as they reveal the best strategies to legally slash your tax bill, build real wealth overseas, and unlock second residencies and passports—all centred around Latin America’s rising power on the global stage.

Reserve your free ticket today.

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If you’ve been watching the global economy and wondering where smart investors are going next, you need to be paying attention to Brazil’s northeast coast. Between the booming tourism, the rising middle class, and its strategic role in the BRICS alliance, Brazil is becoming a powerhouse destination for offshore real estate.

In this episode, I share one of my most popular Brazil Beachfront newsletters and walk you through why I’ve personally chosen to invest heavily in this region, and why you should consider doing the same.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Listen in to learn why I hold real estate in multiple countries as both a financial strategy and a personal safety net
• Tune in as I explain why Brazil’s northeast, especially Fortaleza and Porto das Dunas, offers unmatched value and upside
• Find out how owning property offshore can unlock residency, access banking, and protect you from authoritarian overreach
• Get the inside scoop on new openings in Brazil’s hottest projects, including units under $100K that won’t last long

SUBSCRIBE TO THE BRAZIL BEACHFRONT NEWSLETTER

To stay ahead of the curve with real-time insights and property updates, make sure you’re subscribed to Brazil Beachfront, our dedicated newsletter covering this booming expat and investment destination.

JOIN US FOR THE EXPAT EXPLORATION & INVESTMENT TOUR IN BRAZIL

Join us for the Expat Exploration & Investment Tour in Northeastern Brazil, a 7-day, 7-night experience from August 2–9, 2025. If you’ve been following our real estate project and want to see it firsthand, this is your opportunity to put boots on the ground. You’ll walk the land, meet the team behind the vision, and explore real investment opportunities up close. This isn’t just a tour—it’s your insider look at what we’ve been building.

Reserve your spot now and be part of something truly exciting.

THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2025: THE FUTURE IS LATIN AMERICA

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2025 for three high-impact days focused on why Latin America is becoming the ultimate destination for expats, investors, and freedom-seekers in 2025 and beyond.

You’ll gain exclusive insights from dozens of seasoned offshore experts as they reveal the best strategies to legally slash your tax bill, build real wealth overseas, and unlock second residencies and passports—all centred around Latin America’s rising power on the global stage.

Reserve your free ticket today.

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Many people dream about financial freedom and international living, but few take the leap. Today’s guest, Thorsten Wittmann, is an international financial author, speaker, and self-made multimillionaire who has mastered global investing, wealth protection, and financial sovereignty.

In this episode, Thorsten shares his journey from a traditional finance background in Germany to becoming a leading voice in internationalization, alternative investments, and financial independence. We discuss the importance of financial education, the changing global economy, and the urgent need for international diversification.

Enjoy!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH THORSTEN WITTMANN:

• Tune in to hear how losing trust in traditional banking pushed Thorsten toward alternative investments and financial independence.
• Find out what Thorsten learned from the 2008 financial crisis—and how it reshaped his entire approach to money and investing.
• Thornton and I discuss why gold, silver, and international diversification are key to long-term financial security.
• Hear Thorten and I break down the biggest money mistakes people make—and how you can avoid them.
• Uncover Thorsten’s insights on artificial intelligence, its rapid rise, and the impact it will have on jobs, economies, and markets.
• Explore why both Thorsten and I are doubling down on investments AI can’t replace—like real estate and agriculture.
• Learn how to safeguard your wealth and gain more personal freedom through offshore banking, multiple residencies, and global investments.
• Listen in as Thorsten shares his incredible travel experiences, including a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Antarctica.
• Discover why Colombia keeps drawing Thorsten back and why he considers it one of the most underrated expat destinations.
• By the end of this conversation, you’ll gain valuable insights into financial freedom, global investing, and the future of money—plus some incredible travel stories!

WHERE TO FIND THORSTEN WITTMAN

https://thorstenwittmann.com/

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THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE IN PANAMA MARCH 14-15

Join us in Panama for the inaugural Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference, our first-ever large conference event, taking place in Panama City, Panama, March 14-15, 2025!

This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, connect with 15+ of the most trusted partners necessary to secure a prosperous life offshore.

Head to ExpatMoney.com/Conference to learn more and secure your spot right away!

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As many of you know, we have been structuring some amazing real estate deals for short-term rentals lately, including beachfront properties in Brazil, apartments in Paraguay and condos in Panama.

Because of that, I thought I would replay an excellent interview I did on managing short-term rentals a couple of years ago with Tim Hubbard. Now, it’s important to note that I try to do turnkey investment properties for my clients, but it is still important to understand how short-term rentals work on the back end. That’s why I want to share this interview with you today. 

Tim is the CEO of Midtown States, a short-term rental accommodation company that has successfully hosted tens of thousands of guests and received excellent reviews from around the globe. He has also travelled extensively, visiting more than 70 countries and staying in hundreds of different short-term rental accommodations.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH TIM HUBBARD

• Listen as Tim and I discuss the benefits of living downtown and renovating an apartment to make it into a Short-Term Rental and earning $20,000 a month from it!
• Uncover the best advice ever for first-time investors who are looking to get into Short-Term Rentals in your own city or country.
• What it’s like to own property in different countries around the world, and is there an option of renting it out to make a little extra cash?
• Tim unveils the single most powerful tool for turning your short-term rentals into a profitable money-making machine quickly!
• Discover the must-haves for decorating your short-term rental to capitalize on future revenue repeatedly.
• Find out why paying attention to currency devaluation is so important when you purchase properties in foreign countries.
• Hear Tim and I discuss the pitfalls of managing a short-term rental in one country while you’re living in another country.
• What is the #1 reason guests call you… you’ll love this one!
• Stories…horror stories…nightmare guests. We all want to hear them, and Tim shares with us a few really good ones that will make you cringe!
• After 35,000 guests and lots of things happening…the old adage stands true, ‘If I’d known what I know, most of this would not have happened.’ 

HOW TO FIND TIM’S WORK

• Short-Term Rental Riches Podcast
• www.restmethods.com
• www.midtownstays.com

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CONCLUSION

I learned a lot from my conversation with Tim Hubbard. He’s a real pro when it comes to Short-Term Rentals. He’s been doing this a long time and knows all of the ins and outs.

Cash-flowing properties have become a major focus of my personal financial plan and nearly all of my clients are turning to this strategy to create a pathway to wealth and achieve a greater level of freedom for themselves and their families. 

I hope you enjoyed this one, and I’ll see you all next Wednesday.

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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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Often I get asked by subscribers and clients, “Hey Mikkel, What Are You Doing?”

So I thought it would be helpful to record a quick episode on what I am doing with my own money to protect myself and my family from the financial armageddon that is on the horizon.

This episode should give you a bit of insight into the way my brain works and what I think is important for us to defend ourselves.

I don’t expect my opinions to be popular, but at least I am honest.

Enjoy,

Mikkel

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John Perkins is the author of the legendary book Confessions of an Economic Hitman, which first appeared on the show in Episode 71.

He has now published an updated version of the book titled Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition – China’s EHM Strategy; Ways to Stop the Global Takeover, featuring 12 new chapters breaking down how China has essentially become the world’s “economic hitman.”

Longtime listeners will surely recognize that John and I share some differing world views, and I certainly do not endorse his beliefs on things like white supremacy, climate change, vegetarianism and feminism, to name a few. Nonetheless, his experience and insights are incredibly valuable, and you will certainly learn a ton from this conversation. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOHN PERKINS:

• Listen in to hear John explain in detail what an “Economic Hitman” – or “EHM” strategy is from his own personal experience implementing it on behalf of first-world nations and banking elites and how he came to understand the dark side of what he was doing. 
• John details the predatory nature of the EHM strategy and the devastating effects it has had on third-world nations. You won’t believe the shocking statistics about the average age in Africa.  
• Hear John reveal the nefarious methods the EHM strategists use to manipulate statistics like GDP to display positive effects on the economy while the underlying reality paints a much bleaker picture for the citizens of the nations targeted by it.
• Then we discuss  the difference between honest entrepreneurship – the kind that I practice in my business – and “cronyism” or “predatory capitalism.”
• John explains how China has shifted its own economic hitman strategy under President Xi Jinping over the last ten years and their nefarious motivations for doing so. 
• We dig into what John describes as the “death economy” – as the EHM competition between the leaders of China and the United States wreaks economic havoc across the globe.
• John and I further discuss current global political issues and the different levels of attention conflicts in Ukraine and Yemen receive from the media and the general public.
• John drives home how many individuals have embraced changes in the last three years and the need to change our perception of our current socio-economic and governmental systems.
• We discuss the very different perceptions of “success” in Latin America and how things like spending time with family and friends often take higher priority than the gain of material goods in that region. 
• Lastly, we discuss China’s increasingly interwoven relationship with Latin America and the impacts, both positive and negative, on the region.

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HOW TO REACH JOHN PERKINS

https://johnperkins.org

CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed my conversation with John Perkins as much as I did. While we have very different worldviews, and I certainly don’t endorse all of his beliefs, John is an absolute hero for the work he has done exposing the nature of our corrupt global systems of banking and government.

When it comes to the nature of our global systems, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better expert than John Perkins. I know you’ll get great value from this conversation!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Fergus Hodgson, a New Zealand native who grew up on a sheep farm on the North Island. 

University took him to the USA where he learned the importance of free speech, becoming the founding editor in chief of the PanAm Post and is the founder and director of Econ Americas, a financial consultancy devoted to Latin America. 

He has travelled to 19 of 20 nations in Latin America, with stays of more than a year each in Argentina and Guatemala.

SNEAK PEEK INTO TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH FERGUS,

• Are you frustrated by government institutions or feeling like you’re not free in certain ways, you will enjoy this conversation I have with Fergus.
• Listen in to the hear which country in Central America Fergus likes the best…and which is the ugliest…You might be surprised!
• Best tips and tricks to fit into a country as an expat and not feel like an outsider.
• Why learning a new language is so important when you move to a new country, and how best to accomplish this in the shortest period of time.
• Fergus recounts the dystopian reality of living and working in Venezuela at the peak of the conflict…crazy times.
• I chat with Fergus about what a complete totalitarian, psychopathic government can do to its beautiful people and a nation.
• Learn about a country where if you are a foreigner, earning a foreign income, you can have a really great life, with amazing culture and breathtaking landscapes.
• If you’re a meat-eater like me, we talk about the very best country to get your beef, they are #1 in my book.
• We talk openly about Canada and why the necessity for using cryptocurrency for financial sovereignty and privacy. This will shock you, especially if you are Canadian.
• Have you become a bit fat and happy or become lulled into a false sense of security, those days are over my friends. Listen as we discuss what the future could look like if things don’t change right now.
• I talk with Fergus about the insights and directions of Argentina. Will they keep going in the direction of socialism and Marxism? Very interesting for sure.
• And the last country we discuss is Peru…the question is, are they going down that Marxist route?

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HOW TO CONTACT FERGUS HODGSON

https://twitter.com/FergHodgson

www.econamericas.com

CONCLUSION

Very knowledgeable guy Fergus is. He’s been to 19 of the 20 Latin American countries and really knows and understands them. I learned a ton from him and I know you will, don’t miss this episode.

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Tim Hubbard is the CEO of Midtown Stays, a short-term rental accommodation company which has successfully accommodated over 15,000 guests with excellent reviews from all over the world. Tim has travelled extensively throughout the world, visiting more than 70 countries and staying in hundreds of different short-term rental accommodations.

SNEAK PEEK INTO TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH TIM,

• The benefits of living downtown and renovating an apartment to make it into a Short-Term Rental and earning $20,000 a month from it!
• Best advice ever to first-time investors who are looking to get into Short-Term Rentals in your own city or country.
• What it’s like to own property in different countries around the world, and is there an option of renting it out to make a little extra cash?
• Single most powerful tools to use to turn your short-term rentals into a profitable money-making machine in no time!
• The must-haves when it comes to decorating your short-term rental to capitalize on future revenue, over and over again.
• Why paying attention to currency devaluation is so important when you purchase properties in foreign countries.
• Tim and I discuss the pitfalls of managing a short-term rental in one country while you’re living in another country.
• What is the #1 reason guests call you… you’ll love this one!
• Most important questions when talking about a business in short-term rentals, and once you have these answers, the rest is a breeze.
• Stories…horror stories…nightmare guests. We all want to hear, and Tim shares with us a few really good ones that will make you cringe!
• After 20,000 guests and lots of things happening…the old adage stands true, ‘If I’d known what I know, most of this would not have happened.’ 

HOW TO CONTACT TIM HUBBARD

Short Term Rental Riches Podcast

www.restmethods.com

www.midtownstays.com                

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CONCLUSION

I learned a lot from my conversation with Tim Hubbard. He’s a real pro when it comes to Short-Term Rentals. He’s been doing this a long time, and if you want help setting up your own STR in your city, I’d say listen to Tim, I think you will learn just a ton of really great information from this episode.

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Today on the Expat Money Show we’re going to do something a little different. Recently I had the pleasure of travelling to Medellin, Colombia with my family and we met up with my friend Jason and his wife Sophie and recorded a YouTube video about medical tourism, specifically medical tourism in Medellin.

Jason’s company is awesome. They really do a fantastic job of helping Americans and Canadians, but also Europeans and really, people from anywhere in the world who come to Colombia to get medical tourism done.

I loved the video so much that I thought we would turn it into a podcast episode because there is just so much information to be heard.

Here is a sneak peek of what we discussed…

• Are you wondering what medical tourism is? What does it entail? Sounds interesting but what’s in it for me?
• Jason shares with us the most important issues of not staying in North America and waiting for an important procedure to happen, or not happen!
• But Jason, what about the medical facilities? The Doctors? Are they trained properly and are they as trustworthy as the Doctors we have in Canada or the States?
• You may be wondering about the cost, don’t I have to be rich and famous to have medical procedures done while on vacation?
• Don’t be caught waiting and waiting for a procedure in Canada when you can hop on a direct flight to Colombia. You will be surprised at how quickly it can be done!
• Mikkel and Jason discuss the numerous procedures that are done in Medellin and the response time of the surgeons. It will blow your mind!
• Have you heard a lot of people talking about Stem cells? What is this and if I came to Colombia can you do this type of procedure?
• Okay, but I don’t speak Spanish and Colombia is a Spanish-speaking country…what do I do?
• If you are in need of a medical procedure, whether it’s for your health or to fix something you’re not happy with, listen to this episode. You will be amazed and thrilled!

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

146: Biohacking Immune Support For Busy Travellers – Siim Land

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135: Living A Perpetual Traveller Lifestyle – Sergio Von Facchin

HOW TO REACH 

Jason@expatmoney.io

CONCLUSION:

What a beautiful country Colombia is, especially Medellin. The food, the culture, the people, all amazing. We were there for 3 weeks and I can see us visiting every year to go shopping and to catch up with the friends we have who live there full time.

Honestly, if you’ve thought about improving your smile, or need a tummy tuck, or have a health issue that can’t be resolved quick enough for you in your home country, listen to this conversation I have with Jason, it can solve a lot of problems for you. Enjoy!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Nimrod Dean Kuchel, an ambassador, entrepreneur and thought leader in the Digital Nomad space. He is the founder of a number of ventures and communities. He is a public speaker, a mentor and has travelled to more than 100 countries and has met thousands of amazing friends, and inspired many more to ‘Say YES! Go Explore‘.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The greatest secret behind becoming a digital nomad
• Why a 9 – 5 job in an office making a crap ton of money is not what it’s all cracked up to be
• How to build a business making you the envy of all of your friends
• A sneak peek into the real world of digital nomadism
• How you can achieve dual citizenship and travel the world during Covid 
• Bali… beautiful Bali. The beaches, the food, the nightlife…is this what dreams are made of…
• The common myth about countries with no lockdowns and no quarantines
• How to build your network and net worth, and have the best year of your life
• The #1 top secret way to live the life of your dreams

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HOW TO FIND DEAN KUCHEL’S WORK

• www.deankuchel.co.il – personal landing page
• www.digitalnomads.world – worldwide community for digital nomads.
• instagram.com/where_is_dean/

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CONCLUSION

Wow, Dean really knows how to make the best of travelling and working as a digital nomad. He comes by it so naturally, with his mom being a travel agent when he was a kid. From that, he got to experience how the rest of the world lived and how he could make a difference in the world. You’ll love this episode, I promise!

I would really appreciate it if you would share this podcast with a friend or family member, join our newsletter at ExpatMoneyShow.com and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Join our FB group, Expat Money Forum and let me know your thoughts.

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Today’s guest on The Expat Money Show is Karl Pierre the creator of the YouTube Channel ENTP Life and ENTPLife.com. He is a Real Estate Investor, serial entrepreneur and educator who has been an entrepreneur for more than half of his life and his entire adult life.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Why Karl Pierre started a Home Health Care business and became an Entrepreneur
• How he runs his business remotely
• How did he start to invest?
• An amazing story of how he came to work in Brazil and what attracted him so much
• His home in Colombia, and what takes him back year after year
• The truth about 1 euro homes in Sicily – Last year, he went to Italy and saw the truth about 1€ homes in Sicily for himself.
• Do these homes come with the land? Or does the municipality own it?
• What are the fees associated with buying a 1 euro home?
• Is there a specific amount of money that must be spent on renovating these homes?
• Are you able to get residency in Italy when you buy one of these homes?
• What about the taxes?
• Karl Pierre tells us the bottom line cost to renovate a home in Sicily.
• What is the best advice Karl has for someone that is truly thinking about buying and renovating a home in Sicily?
• And tons more…

HOW TO FIND KARL’S WORK

• www.ENTPLife.com
• YouTube Channel ENTP Life

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CONCLUSION

Talking with Karl Pierre about his experiences in Brazil, Colombia and Italy was super energizing. I’m been to all 3 countries and could really relate to how Karl felt about them. The people, the atmosphere and the economy. What really excited me was how he bought 2 homes in Sicily and how he’s renovating them. If construction is your game, then you’ve got to listen in to hear what we discuss.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Michael Strong, Founder of Expanse Online, an innovative virtual secondary school and he is one of the most experienced and creative school program designers in the country.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Public education in Michael’s opinion is abusive and fraudulent, listen to a better alternative
• Statistically, 75% of high school students are unhappy and only 45% are actively engaged in learning
• The increase in suicide rates in teens are shocking, why is this happening?
• We examine the rise in substance abuse in government-run schools and how to protect your child from it
• Why communication and compassion will always be necessary and how to foster them in your child’s education
• Mikkel and Michael go into what careers require higher education to be successful and what careers don’t
• How to prepare your child for the real world and set them up for success
• How Michael’s school rewards Emotional Intelligence in kids
• What does a school day and week look like at Expanse Online?
• Some have referred to this program as ‘Homeschooling by professionals’
• And so much more…

RELATED EPISODES

• 094: Alternative Ways To Learn, Enter The Workforce And Educate Children – Isaac Morehouse
• 078: Brandon Pearce -Travelling the Globe World Schooling your Children
• 036: Jim Rogers – North Korea, China, Mandarin And The Current State Of Education

HOW TO FIND MICHAEL STRONG’S WORK

• www.expanseonline.co

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CONCLUSION

Michael is an amazing human being, working to ensure his students get the very best education possible so that becoming effective adults is not that difficult. I really enjoyed the conversation, and personally got a lot out of it, I hope you do too!

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Joel Bowman, the Editorial Director for International Man, talks to us today about real-world economic examples.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

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CONCLUSION

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.

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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.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Benefits and risks of short-term vs. long-term rentals.
• How to start a vacation rental business with Airbnb without owning property.
• Necessary software and tools for managing rentals.
• Starting a business and Airbnb in Mexico as an expat.
• Key considerations for a vacation rental business: city safety, culture, and expected returns.
• Discussion on homeschooling and world schooling trends.
• Travel experiences in Medellin, Colombia.

HOW TO FIND JAMES’S WORK:

• www.borderlessblog.com

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CONCLUSION

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.

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Today’s guest on The Expat Money Show is Nydia Monarrez, a top-rated Voice Over Talent and Hispanic Marketer. She has worked with brands like McDonald’s and Toyota, helping businesses dominate the Hispanic market.

Nydia emphasizes the importance of understanding Latin American culture for effective marketing and shares key insights on how to engage this booming market.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Importance of marketing to Latinos in the USA from countries like Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and other Latin American nations.
• Nydia Monarrez details how to prepare your company for this booming market.
• Early realization: Interpreters hired to translate for major US companies missed the cultural nuances of Latin American people.
• Lack of cultural understanding hindered dominance in the Hispanic market, which grew roughly 50% from 2010 to 2015.
• Nydia explains the key cultural factors (hot buttons) for Hispanic people and how to incorporate them into your marketing.

HOW TO FIND NYDIA’S WORK:

• Website: https://www.NydiaMonarrez.com/hispanic-market-strategies/
• Email: NydiaMonarrez@NydiaMonarrez.com

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CONCLUSION

On The Expat Money Show, I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. It was an amazing and exciting experience to chat with Nydia and I found the idea of how to get your business ready to dominate in the Hispanic market fascinating.

If you want to have a huge advantage over competitors, this is a great way to do it!

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This is a momentous occasion for the Expat Money Show. Episode 25! Pretty impressive, really! 24 guests and 24 amazing stories have been recorded, listened to, and downloaded from all over the world. Mikkel wanted to celebrate this achievement and record his story, his adversities, and his love of travel and entrepreneurship.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• What Mikkel Thorup has been up to lately
• What amazing books he has read in the past few weeks
• His upcoming podcast with Stephan Spencer, the #1 SEO expert in the world
• Why he is so excited for June and July
• Courses, Books and Projects for The Expat Money Show
• Facebook Live with Daniel Mac Sweeney, Gabe Lara from Superconference GKIC
• Daily Vlogs
• And so much more!

BOOKS WE DISCUSS:

• Tao Te Ching written 500 BC by Lao Tzu interpreted by Steven Mitchell
• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success – Carol S. Dweck
• Outliers – Malcolm Gladwell
• The Prophet – Kahlil Gibran
• The Fountainhead & Atlas Shrugged – Ayn Rand

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CONCLUSION

Make Sure to listen to the Complete Episode to understand the mind of Mikkel Thorup himself and to celebrate Episode 25!!!

Make sure to comment below with your thoughts on books you’ve read that have helped change your life, countries you’ve visited, what you learned from your visit, and anything you really want to discuss here on the Expat Money Show!

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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.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The majority of your points come from using your credit card, not from flying.
• The best points for free travel using frequent flyer miles are “Transferable Points.”
• The worst points for free travel using frequent flyer miles are “Fixed Rate Points.”
• For the maximum value, spend your frequent flyer miles on flights, and sometimes hotel stays.
• The worst way to use frequent flyer miles is for online shopping, where point value can be misaligned with dollar value.
• Using frequent flyer miles means only paying airport taxes, typically $50 to $200 per trip.
• … and more!

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CONCLUSION

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. 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.

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