Most politicians talk about reform, but there are very few who actually pick up a shovel and start filling potholes themselves. And in the case of Panama City’s Mayor, Mayer Mizrachi, he’s done exactly that. 

In today’s episode, I’ll share with you the story of Panama City’s young, savvy, crypto-friendly Mayor. He’s no career politician, not by a longshot. He’s a tech entrepreneur and a former political prisoner. Now, he’s reshaping one of Latin America’s most strategic capital cities with a pro-business, pro-Bitcoin, “roll up your sleeves and get it done” mindset.

Enjoy today’s episode!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Listen in as I break down how Mayer Mizrachi went from tech entrepreneur and political outsider to Mayor of Panama City
• Tune in to learn how he cut the city budget from $325M to $230M while slashing nearly half the staff
• Find out why Mizrachi sees crypto not as ideology, but as infrastructure
• Learn, under Mizrachi, Panama City  is positioning itself as a forward-looking hub for technology, capital, and innovation

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El Salvador used to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world. It was ruled by ruthless gangs, riddled with unchecked violence, and had a government that had completely lost control. But in recent years, the country has undergone a rapid transformation. Now, tourists are returning, families walk the streets safely at night, and the country is now making headlines for very different reasons.

In today’s episode, I will walk you through the rise of President Nayib Bukele—from his early life to becoming the man behind the bold moves that are putting El Salvador back on the map. Whether you’ve been following Bukele for years or are just starting to pay attention, this is a story of transformation you need to hear.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Listen in to learn Nayib Bukele’s complete backstory—from businessman to revolutionary president
• Tune in for a full breakdown of Bukele’s six-phase economic transformation plan
• Learn how El Salvador has become one of the safest countries in Latin America
• Hear my honest opinion about El Salvador as a Plan-B destination

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Bitcoin tax payments in Panama, Portugal’s passport delays and the EU’s insane tax proposal—those are just a few of the major headlines my co-host, Marc Clair, and I break down in this edition of Expat News.

This week’s episode is packed with insights into the offshore world that you won’t hear in the mainstream media. Whether you’re deep into your offshore strategy or just getting started with your Plan-B, these are the global trends you need to understand to stay one step ahead.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Tune in to discover why Latin America is where smart expats are moving their money, their families, and their futures
• Find out how Panama’s bold embrace of Bitcoin could position it as Latin America’s next crypto hub
• Hear why wealthy individuals are fleeing the UK in record numbers—and whether a proposed plan to lure them back has any chance of succeeding
• Learn how Argentina’s proposed citizenship-for-investment program has the potential to shake up the global CBI market

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CBDCs aren’t just “on the way”; they’re already being tested and quietly rolled out around the world. They promise convenience and safety, but what they really offer is unprecedented surveillance, control over your money, and the end of financial privacy as we know it.

In this explosive episode, I am joined by independent journalist and freedom advocate Efrat Fenigson to uncover what central banks are really planning and how individuals can escape the trap before it’s too late.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Tune in to learn exactly what makes Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) so dangerous
• Hear Efrat break down how governments plan to enforce behaviour through programmable money
• Find out why Bitcoin is the real exit plan, not just a speculative asset
• Listen in to discover what you can do right now to build your personal Plan-B

FOLLOW EFRAT FENIGSON

Find Efrat Fenigson on X @Efenigson

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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.

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There’s a freedom revolution quietly unfolding—and it’s not coming through politics. More and more people are taking matters into their own hands—setting up offshore structures, getting second residencies, diversifying their assets, and ensuring they’re not boxed in by failing systems. It’s not about fear—it’s about options and the ability to act on your own terms when things get messy.

In today’s episode, I sat down with Austrian economist Bob Murphy on The Bob Murphy Show to break down this transformation and share what I’m seeing on the ground with clients around the world.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH BOB MURPHY:

• Tune in to hear Bob and me break down Trump’s showdown over the Panama Canal—and how it pushed China’s Belt & Road Initiative out of Panama.
• Discover why Nayib Bukele’s unapologetic leadership is turning heads—and what El Salvador is doing differently to attract global attention.
• Listen in as I share the story about purchasing pesos in Argentina’s “blue market”—this was wild!
• Get my take on Javier Milei’s bold reforms—what’s working, what’s not, and whether Argentina is on my expat radar yet.
• Learn why I’m deeply skeptical about a U.S. “strategic Bitcoin reserve”—and why it runs counter to everything crypto stands for.
• Find out how the Biden administration’s sanctions against Russia backfired—and accelerated the global de-dollarization trend.
• See how ordinary people are already being debanked—and how offshore tools like gold vaults and foreign accounts can offer protection.
• Hear my response to Americans who say, “We need to stay and fight”—and why I think there’s a smarter way to go about it.

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Trump sending Marco Rubio down to Panama, a shocking election annulment in Romania, and a surprising new fast-track citizenship program are only a few of the big news stories that have been piling up since the latest edition of Expat News more than two months ago. 

This week, we are changing up the Expat News format a bit as I invite my dear friend and colleague Marc Clair to join me as my resident “news man” and make these episodes a little more of a back-and-forth format. 

Enjoy this breakdown of the latest headlines as Marc and I dive deep into all the geopolitical shifts and citizenship program changes on this latest edition of Expat News!

TODAY’S EDITION OF EXPAT NEWS:

• Listen in as Marc and I analyze Trump’s strategy behind sending Marco Rubio to Panama and what it means for US-Panama relations.
• Tune in as we break down the annulled election in Romania—was this Brussels flexing its power over an uncooperative leader?
• Find out why Panama’s new associate membership in Mercosur could change the game for residency and trade opportunities in Latin America.
• Hear my take on Javier Milei’s disastrous endorsement of a crypto coin—what was he thinking?!
• Learn about New Zealand’s struggling investor visa program—why has it failed so badly?
• Unpack Spain’s insane 100% tax on non-EU real estate buyers—are they intentionally pushing expats out?
• Discover Sierra Leone’s intriguing new fast-track citizenship program—could this be a sleeper opportunity?
• Explore why the UAE’s new Golden Visa for content creators might just be a brilliant marketing move.

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This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, meet with 20+ 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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Trump Sends Rubio To Curb China’s Influence In Panama

The Practical Implications of Panama Joining Mercosur

Romania’s Annulled Election: Unpacking The Consequences

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Living off-grid doesn’t have to mean “barely getting by” and going without our favourite life amenities. In fact, today’s guest, Patrick Hiiebert, is building luxury, freedom-oriented, off-grid communities right here in Latin America. 

Like myself, Patrick was born in Canada and now lives in Latin America. He is the CEO and one of the founders of EcoVillages and VidaVerde AgroForestry. Through his work at EcoVillages, he has founded Veritas Village Panama, a luxury off-grid community outside of Panama City. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH PATRICK HIEBERT:

• Listen in to find out how Patrick and his family ended up falling in love with and living full-time in Latin America.
• Learn why Patrick intends to win back the term “eco” from climate commies who have distorted it to be conflated with socialism.
• Can you really live off-the-grid while having all the amenities of luxury, first-world living? Patrick reveals the pieces that make the concept work.
• Discover what the future holds for the Veritas concept and what other countries are on the radar for potential Veritas-inspired communities.
• Tune in to hear Patrick and I brainstorm some wild ideas together for expanding this off-grid luxury concept. 
• Find out how living in an off-grid community not only improves your way of life but drastically decreases your cost of living. 
• Hear Patrick explain why the demand for this type of self-sufficient community has skyrocketed since COVID restrictions of a few years ago. 
• By the end of this conversation, you’ll fully understand why Latin America provides an ideal, welcoming and safe environment for these off-grid communities.

HOW TO CONTACT PATRICK HIEBERT

Email Patrick: expat@EcoVillages.life

For more on Veritas Panama: https://veritaspanama.com/

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Today’s guest is Addison Wiggin, an American writer, publisher, and filmmaker. He currently hosts The Wiggin Sessions, a YouTube show covering the financial markets, the economy and politics. He writes the financial daily, The Daily Missive, and is the host and editor of The Essential Investor, a fundamental resource for individuals managing their money. 

Addison joins me today to discuss his perspective on the inevitable financial reckoning that he has been predicting for years. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ADDISON WIGGIN

• Hear Addison detail how his background in philosophy led him on an unexpected path that found him publishing books and a newsletter on finance.
• Listen to Addison explain how the Federal Reserve’s money supply manipulations have led to recent bubbles in cryptocurrency, marijuana and AI-related equities.
• Learn how Addison was “early, but not wrong,” about the current economic situation and why timing is the most challenging part of financial forecasting.  
• Get Addison’s take on why we haven’t yet seen the great big global economic meltdown. Just what is holding things back from a collapse?
• Addison and I discuss how world wars have historically been tied to massive financial crises and the parallels with today’s global predicament.
• Does the Federal Reserve still have the confiscated gold from the 1930’s? Addison and I ponder this question. 
• Hear Addison lay out the trends in place for decades that have enabled the unprecedented totalitarian responses by governments in the last few years.
• Lastly, Addison gives his thoughts on CBDCs and whether central banks can successfully implement them in the coming years. 

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CONCLUSION

It was great getting Addison’s perspective on everything going on with the looming global financial crisis and the march toward war. Considering the depth of his knowledge of both history and finance, you’d be hard-pressed to find a voice more qualified to speak on these topics. 

My audience knows I’m far from a doomsayer – but we have to face the realities of a rapidly changing world around us.

That’s why I always encourage my audience and clients not to hesitate one millisecond in starting their Plan B – because the sh!t could hit the fan anytime.

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Today’s guest is Max Borders, author of the book Underthrow: How Jefferson’s Dangerous Idea Will Spark a New Revolution. 

Max has been an outspoken supporter of decentralized systems and individual freedom and has authored four books deeply exploring humanity’s movement toward societies of decentralized governance.

Today, Max joins the show to explain his radical idea to “underthrow” the government through what he calls “subversive innovation.” 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH MAX BORDERS

• Listen to Max describe how he followed his yearning to use creativity and entrepreneurship to affect societal change to write about the topic of decentralization.
• Hear Max explain how he hopes to inspire people to underthrow the government, using what he refers to as “subversive innovation” 
• Max and I discuss how many libertarians often find themselves stuck thinking about policy while neglecting to make the needed changes in their own lives
• Tune in to hear Max’s breakdown of the 3 options for affecting change in society and which he feels is superior
• Listen to Max describe how governments have evolved from sovereign entities into an “extended politburo” run by government and corporate interests. 
• Learn about Max’s “Constitution of Consent” contest and how he aims for it to inspire real-life experiments in decentralized self-governance.
• Hear Max lay out his ideas of just how we can navigate this era of unreason and untruth by implementing the ideas he discusses. 

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HOW TO FIND MAX BORDERS’ WORK

Head to Underthrow.org to find Max’s writing and the Constitution of Consent contest

Follow Max Borders on Twitter

CONCLUSION

I had a blast talking to Max about his ideas, and I simply love that his focus is all about how to make them work in the real world, not simply in hypothetical fantasyland. As I often discuss, far too many great, freedom-loving libertarians that I run into wind up stuck in the realms of philosophy and policy. 

This program and my work as an expat consultant are all about taking actionable steps to achieve more liberty for yourself and your family, and I’m glad that Max’s ideas fall right in line with that. I hope all enjoyed this conversation as much as I did!

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Alex Voss is 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. 

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HOW TO FIND ALEX VOSS’ WORK

Alex’s Substack: virtusvoss.substack.com

Tipolis: https://tipolis.com

CONCLUSION

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 involved in these projects myself and now sit on their company’s advisory council.

I hope you enjoyed this latest look at the concept of free cities. We’ll continue to circle back to it here on the Expat Money Show as things constantly evolve. In the meantime, be sure to follow Alex and his work at Tipolis and the Free Cities Foundation!

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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. 

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AntiWar.com

Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp

CONCLUSION

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. 

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Tom Luongo is 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?

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HOW TO FIND TOM LUONGO’S WORK

Gold, Goats N’ Guns: https://tomluongo.me/

Twitter: @TWL1728

CONCLUSION

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. 

See you next Wednesday!

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Antony Sammeroff 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!

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HOW TO FIND ANTONY’S WORK:

7pharmamyths.com

Beyourselfandloveit.com

Email: antony@beyourselfandloveit.com

CONCLUSION

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. 

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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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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075: Grant Cardone – Developing a Millionaires Mindset

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

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. 

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 & Currencies On The Cheap – Marc Faber

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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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,

Mikkel

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Johnny HODL is a freedom advocate, podcast host, and digital nomad originally from the United Kingdom.

In 2021 he decided to permanently leave the UK after becoming disenfranchised by that government’s authoritarian covid policies. He now lives on the sunny Mexican Pacific coast, where he continues to work remotely in the Bitcoin industry.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOHNNY HODL

• Listen to Johnny describe the evolution of his political views and how adopting Bitcoin in 2016 led him to a more freedom-oriented philosophy.
• Johnny explains what was the exodus point that prompted him to permanently leave his home country of the United Kingdom.
• Hear Johnny and I discuss the hubris displayed by many in the West supporting lockdowns while many of those in the developing world didn’t have the convenience of “just staying home.”
• We examine why the “soft admission” of guilt over the COVID narrative isn’t enough of a recanting from those supporting it.
• Johnny and I talk about the lack of ethics in the COVID policies implemented and why even if all the data were correct, it would still be a major ethical violation to enforce lockdowns, vaccine mandates, etc.
• Listen to Johnny describe how, once you take the “red pill” regarding the nature of government, it’s hard not to see government at every level as a monopoly on violence.
• I drive home the notion that after 23 years of travelling the world and visiting over 100 countries, voting with your feet, i.e. being an expat and utilizing offshore markets, is absolutely hands down the best solution I have ever found. 
• We discuss how governments around the globe are starting to close their doors in various ways – including the looming threat of CBDCs.
• Johnny provides his view of what “sovereignty” is and how others can reclaim more of their sovereignty as he has by seeking out more freedom abroad.
• Johnny and I both reflect on how, once taking personal responsibility for every single aspect of your life and respect natural law, life simply gets better.
• We have an interesting back-and-forth on the correlation between wealth and happiness. Does the ethics by which the wealth is acquired affect the happiness of those who hold it? I’d love to hear my listener’s thoughts on this!

RELATED EPISODES

237: What’s It Like Relocating to Mexico When the World Doesn’t Make Sense – Jonathan Lockwood

186: Fighting Back Against The Technocrats – Hrvoje Moric

102: Bitcoin For International Privacy, Protection And Control – Eryka Gemma

HOW TO FIND JOHNNY HODL’s WORK:

The Stayin’ Free Podcast 

Johnny HODL on Twitter

CONCLUSION

I really enjoyed this conversation with Johnny HODL today, and I’m sure long-time listeners will understand exactly why I see him as a kindred spirit of sorts.

While my focus is on the actions you can take to achieve more freedom as an expat, the ethics behind those actions are vitally important, and it was great to hear about Johnny’s evolution on the subject and how he has now come to see individual sovereignty as an ethical ideal. You’re gonna love this one.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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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.

RELATED EPISODES

223: Best of Privacy & Secrecy

217: Online Privacy For Freedom-Minded Individuals – Terry Tillaart

162: How Privacy Can Protect You If They Come For You – Gabriel Custodiet

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’s guest is Sam Rivello, who left his home in Los Angeles, California in 2010 as a ‘life experiment’ to combine work and travel to see the world. Since then, he has spent “1 minute or more” in 81 countries, with an average time of 58 days per country. Over the past 12 months, he has travelled extensively throughout Africa and plans to spend at least another 12 months seeing what this amazing continent has to offer. Sam and I have a lot in common, and this discussion is chock full of nuggets of wisdom on every step of the expat journey. Enjoy!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH SAM RIVELLO

• Listen in to hear Sam recount how he decided to try the “life experiment” of working while travelling “for two years” – which is still going strong thirteen years later! Wow!
• Sam reflects on what it was like becoming a “digital nomad” before the term was popularized – and the infrastructure challenges that came along with it.
• We discuss the importance of setting personal boundaries when it comes to technology and the constant challenge of drawing a hard line between work and personal time.
• Sam explains how he made the professional choice to take more long-term ownership and responsibility for his own lifestyle as a full-time expat, to ensure balance in all areas of life.
• Listen as Sam breaks down the challenge of expats and those leading a digital lifestyle to break a lot of their old mindsets in order to make the lifestyle sustainable for them.
• We discuss the concept of “nomad burnout” as Sam explains what led to his decision to live for an extended period of time as an expat in Scandinavia.
• Sam details how the Danes have a very different concept of what entails “friendship” and the difficulty of breaking into pre-established friend groups there in Denmark.
• We dig into our shared view that the expat lifestyle is a fantastic vehicle for learning, which makes it perfect for those with a passion for learning as Sam and I both hold.
• We then discuss some of the reasons that many live vicariously through other expats instead of pulling the trigger and giving it a shot themselves. I’ve heard a ton of these before!
• Sam lays out some of the top reasons that some expats end up burning out from the lifestyle. Be sure to listen in for his advice on how to make sure this doesn’t happen to you!
• Listen to Sam’s insights on the key to learning a new language. Hint: there are no shortcuts!

RELATED EPISODES

209: Life As A Long-Term Digital Nomad – Kristin Wilson168: Digital Nomad Mindset Tips and Challenges150: – Six Months In Florianopolis, Brazil – Mikkel ThorupHOW TO REACH SAM RIVELLO

Website: https://www.SamuelAsherRivello.com/Contact: https://www.SamuelAsherRivello.com/Contact/Grab My New Book On Being A Digital Nomad

Digital Nomad Visas

CONCLUSION

Sam and I have a lot in common when it comes to our passion for travel as a challenge to learn and grow from. It was an absolute pleasure to learn from his efforts and struggles as an expat, and this discussion is a great example of the value of becoming an expat and what it can bring to your life.

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Jonathan Lockwood is a pro voice over talent originally from Detroit and currently living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He now spends his spare time venturing deep into the Mexican countryside and finding amazing artisanal mezcal. 

I enjoyed getting to know Jonathan and you are going to learn a ton from this conversation.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN:

• Listen in to hear Jon share the story of how he grew up in an apocalyptic religious cult and how he “woke up” from the brainwashing, which helped him to see that things are not always as they seem.
• Jon describes how foreseeing the forthcoming fiscal nightmare in the United States led him to explore other options outside of his home country.
• Hear Jon describe the striking similarities with how politics created divisiveness in families over the last several years to his own experience rejecting the beliefs his family had raised him to hold. 
• We dig into our shared belief that it’s important not to condemn others for being behind where you are at any given moment in life. 
• Then we discuss how Jon wound up choosing San Miguel de Allende, Mexico as his home, where he now lives with his wife and their daughter. 
• Learn what Jon views as the surprising advantage of living in a country with an extremely inefficient government. 
• Jon relays a hilarious experience he had when he first attempted to speak Spanish upon arriving in Mexico – he had me stitches!
• We discuss the concept of “stacking freedom” as opposed to trying to find a “Shangri-La”, and how not to become paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong decision.
• Jon goes into detail describing the “melting pot” city of San Miguel de Allende, and how the locals have responded to the always-growing expat community there. You’ll be wanting to book your trip to San Miguel after hearing this!
• Then we discuss how Jonathan developed a passion for artisanal Mezcal that he sources from “the Disneyland of Mezcal” in Oaxaca, Mexico. I learned so much about Mezcal that I never knew before!

RELATED EPISODES

234: I Wrote a New Book on Moving to Mexico

213: From The Bay Area To Mexico an Expat Story – Ken

170: Searching For Freedom In Mexico – Marc Clair

PURCHASE THE EXPATS GUIDE ON MOVING TO MEXICO

Inspired by Jonathan’s story to look further into 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.

HOW TO REACH JONATHAN

Jonathan’s voiceover website: https://jonathanlockwood.com

The Mezcal Maniac Substack: https://mezcalmaniac.substack.com/

CONCLUSION

I had an absolute blast getting to know Jonathan and his story. His journey is such an excellent example of the kind of opportunities that can open for you when you begin to look at the world in a different way and decide to take the leap into the expat lifestyle. 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.

RELATED EPISODES

221: What The World Can Expect In 2023 – Ron Paul

170: Searching For Freedom In Mexico – Marc Clair

093: Why Are People Leaving The USA – Travis Luther

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.

RELATED EPISODES

234: The Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico Is Here

208: From USA To Panama an Expat Story – Angela

207: From Arizona to Panama An Expat Story – Keith & Yvette

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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Today we’ve compiled the best episodes on Privacy & Secrecy.

We chat with Gabriel Custodiet, Terry Tillaart, Sean Aranda, and Tobias Ruck.

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK INTO WHAT WE DISCUSSED…

• How Gabriel learned about privacy and began his privacy lifestyle, and why you need to take these issues seriously.
• Why it is so important to “stop making it easy” to access our private data.
• We chat about if it’s possible to have privacy vs Big Tech.
• Terry on why we are all mutually responsible for the parallel economy.
• Sean and I discuss “ghost guns” and 3D-printed guns.
• Tobias and I discuss solutions to the issue of privacy when using cryptocurrency.
• Terry on which cryptos are “for the people” and which are not.
• Tobias breaks down what is a “tumbler” option for privacy vs. individual privacy coins.
• Find out about other projects taking place within the parallel economy to increase privacy and a few privacy issues regarding the internet, email, and more…
• Gabriel shares his five major recommendations to make right now.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODES

217: Online Privacy For Freedom Minded Individuals – Terry Tillaart 

188: Deep Dive On Privacy Coins And How To Stay Anonymous – Tobias Ruck 

187: How To 3D Print Firearms Anywhere In The World – Sean Aranda 

162: How Privacy Can Protect You If They Come For You – Gabriel Custodiet 

CONCLUSION

I hope you like this compilation of episodes. They were some of my favourites throughout the year. I thoroughly enjoy interviewing interesting people, and these four certainly were interesting.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Nick Giambruno is a renowned speculator and international investor. He’s the Founder of The Financial Underground and Editor in Chief of its premium investment research publication, Contra Speculator.

Nick travels the world searching for lucrative investment opportunities in overlooked markets and is known for spotting geopolitical and economic trends early.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH NICK GIAMBRUNO

• Nick and I dig into early Bitcoin adoption and what China and Russia would look like if they adopted Bitcoin. 
• Argentina and Venezuela, both energy-producing countries, might be great candidates as well to adopt Bitcoin and lead the world in Bitcoin mining, but what would that look like?
• Understanding the Petrodollar, the relations between the Saudis and the Americans, and knowing the fundamentals here.
• A fascinating conversation regarding governments using Bitcoin to trade things like oil and other commodities like grains and such, all in Bitcoin.
• Are there good investments or speculations in the Middle East that are worthwhile? 
• Nick and I discuss the big picture situation geopolitically, economically, and how very important it is concerning the Middle East.
• Nick shares his research on Bitcoin mining companies, and we learn about these companies and what the difference is between investing in them as opposed to investing in Bitcoin directly.
• If you’re a beginner in buying and selling Bitcoin, Nick explains his favourite wallet and what you need to do to hold your bitcoin safely.
• Learn when the best time to buy Bitcoin is, how you can know what point in the cycle you are and how long you should hold on to it to ensure you make a good return on your investment.

RELATED EPISODES

217: Online Privacy For Freedom-Minded Individuals – Terry Tillaart

137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer 

108: Bitcoin vs Gold Live Debate From Vegas 

HOW TO REACH

FinancialUnderground.com

Twitter @NickGiambruno

CONCLUSION

Amazing conversation with Nick Giambruno. We really cover a lot of topics and ground on this episode. Fast-paced and so interesting. Don’t miss this one!

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Terry Tillaart is a proponent of private, decentralized, sound money, a crypto enthusiast, a privacy advocate and a regular speaker at international freedom conferences.

MY DISCUSSION WITH TERRY TILLAART 

• Today’s conversation with Terry Tillaart focuses on how we should be looking at ways to seek absolute freedom in our lives.
• Why is freedom important? Why should we be looking at getting away from the control of organizations that don’t have our best interests at heart, even though they claim they are doing it for our sake?
• Concepts that we must absolutely stop doing now, right now, and why this is vital to our future, your family’s future.
• How do we support projects that support freedom and businesses that move us closer to our main objectives of a parallel society?
• If you believe that the last 3 years has been orchestrated by groups worldwide that don’t have your best interest at heart, then this is the episode for you. 
• We dig deeper into which crypto is for the people, which ones are pro-freedom, and which ones can’t be controlled.
• What you absolutely must know to be able to survive what is coming for the future of our world.
• Terry shares his favourite privacy coins and why he thinks these are a much better option.
• I talked with Terry about how things could have turned out differently if people who donated to the Trucker Convoy had used a privacy coin and how they wouldn’t have had their accounts frozen, not had their assets seized and would not be on some kind of watch list. 

HOW TO REACH TERRY TILLAART & IMPORTANT LINKS FOR PRIVACY

Private Telegram Group   https://t.me/+fRKdC-m1ActiNDRh

www.terrytillaart.com

Most Private Email – www.mailfence.com

Best Browser  – https://decentr.net (also has the best search engine built in https://presearch.io )

More Resources in Telegram Group  https://t.me/+fRKdC-m1ActiNDRh

RELATED EPISODES 

137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer

188: Deep Dive On Privacy Coins And How To Stay Anonymous – Tobias Ruck

162: How Privacy Can Protect You If They Come For You – Gabriel Custodiet

CONCLUSION

This is a fast-paced, packed-to-the-brim podcast episode with Terry Tillaart on freedom and the use of cryptocurrencies. We uncover so much really great information in less than one hour; it’s crazy. This is an important episode; make sure you don’t miss it.

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Patri Friedman is the General Partner at Pronomos Capital, the first venture fund for charter cities and network states. 

He coded at Google for ten years, has run a small angel fund since 2011, has degrees in math, CS, and business, and has been a leader in the competitive governance space for over 20 years.

Patri has board memberships and advisory positions across the charter city/network state space. He also regularly gives talks, interviews, and holds events around the world.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH PATRI FRIEDMAN

• How can you stack different legal jurisdictions to maximize your freedom? 
• What is the number one investment trend in the world that no one is talking about?
• Which country, at the edge of the world, is truly pushing the envelope in the field of governance, and what can you do to take advantage of the situation?
• How can looking at laws, the same way we look at software code, be the breakthrough that restores liberty to the world?
• Where do modern flag theory and charter cities meet?
• What are all smart, savvy investors betting on in the future?
• Where are innovators looking to next in the world, and what can you do to get involved?

HOW TO REACH PATRI FRIEDMAN

Pronomos Capital

Pronomos Capital – LinkedIn

RELATED EPISODES 

202: What Is A Startup City? – Francisco Litvay

192: Building Free Private Cities Around The World – Peter Young

210: How To Use Special Economic Zones – Thibault Serlet

CONCLUSION

What an amazing conversation I had with Patri Friedman today. I learned a ton of really fascinating things about law and governance and how to build a better city or country that suits the needs of those who want to live there. I think this is such a great episode to listen to. Don’t miss this one.

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Patrick Hiebert is the Co-Founder of EcoVillages, an eco-home and sustainable community design and development company based on libertarian values and the Founder of MavenNFT.io, a hard asset NFT marketplace. 

EcoVillages has defined the “F.I.R.S.T. Community Certification” program whereby other eco-friendly and sustainability-based community developers can become certified as implementing best practices.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH PATRICK,

• Why being with like-minded freedom-lover is the only path forwards
• How self-sustainability and personal responsibility are your greatest defence for what is happening in the world
• Zero power bill to run your home or your business…imagine…wondering how that works? We talk about creating that for your home.
• We talk about the financial benefits of wind power, solar power, recycling, greywater…things vital for the future. 
• If you get separated from the grid or if there’s a problem with a hurricane or other type of natural disaster, are you ready? Will you be able to live? Big questions we answer here.
• Patrick explains F I R S T…you will want to know and understand the rationale behind this amazing concept of living.
• I wanted to know how a community will grow and be able to sustain itself, what the technology will be, the responsibilities, and how these types of things will be built. Patrick goes hog wild on the details!
• What happens to the greywater and the black water in this new community? Should we all be buying new eco-friendly soaps… an interesting question.
• How living in a country that grows fresh vegetables and fruits year-round is so different from countries in the Northern Climates, like Canada or Norway. If you think you can come down to countries like Panama or Nicaragua and use the same systems…think again!
• How vitally important it is to understand the culture, the history, the language, the food, and making friends with the local people and incorporating yourself into the new country you will now call home.
• If you’re looking at getting back to traditional values, and warm family values, then you’ll really enjoy this episode with Patrick and me.
• Two extremely important concepts…a self-sustainable lifestyle and like-minded people. It’s hard not to imagine what our world will look like in the future.
• We talk in detail about security. Are these communities walled? How will you be protected when you live in one of our communities? Will you feel safe?
• To all my American friends still up in the States, you’ll be excited to hear what’s new in Panama, and what you can now do that was once almost impossible!
• Think you’ll be bored living in a community with 300 homes in the middle of the mountains with a view of the ocean? Wondering what you’ll do every day? You will not believe what Patrick and his team have built in other countries, it will blow your mind!  
• Patrick explains an NFT and how it pertains to buying real estate. The benefits of using an NFT and how he’s taken a messy concept and made it really really easy. You’ll want to buy homes this way for the rest of your life. 
• Financially sustainable, living tax-free, growing your own food, producing your own energy and spending time with like-minded people…it doesn’t get much better than that. 

RELATED EPISODES 

185: Investing In Short-Term Rentals To Fund Your Expat Lifestyle – Tim Hubbard

183: How Woke Ideology Has Taken Over Education And What You Can Do To Defend Your Children

182: Creating Your Freedom Cell Overseas – John Bush

HOW TO REACH PATRICK HIEBERT

Expat@EcoVillages.Life

CONCLUSION

Building self-sustaining libertarian communities is one of the main things I am working on in the background these days. I have a lot going on, but this is at the top of the pile, I see it as the best path forwards for many of us. If you want to be ahead of the curve and get information on this before anyone else you may contact Patrick and the team at Expat@EcoVillages.Life

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Tobias Ruck is a developer, entrepreneur and traveller. He founded be.cash, a company spearheading crypto NFC payments, and Lotus, a cryptocurrency based on eCash that focuses on stability, scalability and human flourishing.

Currently, he’s working on Stamp, an end-to-end encrypted, peer-to-peer messenger and privacy wallet. Today we are going to be discussing privacy coins, crypto tokens and the dreaded CBDC that is going to be pushed on all of us. 

SNEAK PEEK INTO TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH TOBIAS

• Tobias is working on a new product that will totally change the way privacy is looked at on the blockchain. You won’t want to miss this amazing episode.
• Tumbling coins…is this a good idea? Or not?
• Is it possible to retain privacy on Bitcoin and if so, what are the protocols to make that happen.
• Monero…Zcash…how do they work? And why do we need something else if these coins are already doing their job?
• What happens when you leak your KYC data and what can go wrong when it does
• CBDC…what are they, how do they work and why should you even care?
• Tobias explains one way the government will get CBDC into the market. There are only 3 ways… listen in to hear which one they have chosen and why.
• Project Hamilton, CBDC and stimulus checks…what do these have in common? And why you MUST pay attention.
• Best tools to use and which ones Tobias is a huge fan of, I know you’ll benefit from this.
• Users of crypto are worried about safety, Tobias breaks down how to make it safer.

RELATED EPISODES 

183: How Woke Ideology Has Taken Over Education And What You Can Do To Defend Your Children

137: Blockchain and the Future of the Internet – Marco Wutzer

087: The Man Who May Have Inspired The Creation Of Bitcoin – Paul Rosenberg

REACH OUT TO TOBIAS RUCK

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TobiasRuck

http://t.me/stampchat

http://e.cash

CONCLUSION

What a great conversation I had with Tobias today. He’s very very knowledgeable about all things crypto, from both the user and the developer side.

Make sure you listen to this episode; I know you’ll learn a ton, as I did… the education with crypto never seems to end.

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Hrvoje Morić is the host and producer of The Geopolitics & Empire Podcast and hails from the United States. He was bred between the two worlds of America and his ethnic homeland of Yugoslavia/Croatia, moving back and forth between the two countries. He is also a naturalized Mexican, fluent in English, Croato-Serbian and Spanish, and truly a proud citizen of all three nations!

My conversation today with Hrvoje was not the usual happy-go-lucky fun podcast. Today, we talked in-depth about some real-life issues that are important for everyone to listen to and take notes Please don’t miss this really important episode.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH HRVOJE,

• Hrvoje talks about why he believes Covid 1984 began, and what the reasons are… this is truly insightful.
• The top 5 really important points to ensure your freedom in the coming years. I don’t think people truly understand the severity of what has gone down the past two years…
• We talk freely about which countries over the past two years have handled Covid 1984 and the mask mandates best and worst.
• What are people just not talking about and should… you will be amazed.
• If you are not prepared for what is coming, what is about to happen, then listen as Hrvoje and I discuss it…
• If you are scratching your head, trying to figure out what people are doing, and not being prepared, you’ll love this episode.
• If you don’t know much about the CBDC, Hrvoje and I talk about it…this is really worth listening to. So much so that I will do a complete episode just on this topic.
• Listen in to the debate whether crypto is for real or not… you be the judge, both sides have some really compelling arguments.
• What do you believe has happened these past 2 years? Are you in or are you out? Hrvoje and I have a nice little debate…what side of the fence will you fall on? 
• What you need to own come the future… you won’t believe it! And what not to own, I never actually gave this much thought, I will now for sure.
• We talk about the globalists, the technocrats, do you think they’ve overplayed their hand? Do you think that things are going to get better or are we all screwed? 
• We have to fight the good fight and do what honest people do. Injustice against evil, don’t sit down and let it come and hit you.

RELATED EPISODES

179: War In Ukraine And The Economic Ramifications – Swen Lorenz

162: How Privacy Can Protect You If They Come For You – Gabriel Custodiet

137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer

HOW TO REACH HRVOJE MORIĆ 

Geopolitics and Empire

CONCLUSION

Well, I wouldn’t say this was the happiest episode we’ve ever done on Expat Money Show. Nonetheless, I absolutely love Hrvoje’s podcast, Geopolitics & Empire, and will continue to consume it for a long time. I know you’ll really get great value from this episode. Enjoy!

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John Bush, with the help of other activists, birthed the concept of Freedom Cells, which has blossomed into a global web of radical freedom-loving people trading with each other, forming real-life communities together, protecting one another, and paving the way for a free future. 

I’m always excited to learn about building new communities and how humans organize themselves. It’s what we are doing internationally with Expat Money, so I am so excited to learn from John today.

SNEAK PEEK INTO TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOHN,

• Listen in as John and I talk about Freedom Cells. Where the idea came from and how this concept is revolutionizing the world. 
• Why living in a community that focuses on marketing, entrepreneurship, earning a good income will be paramount for the future of you and your family.
• How to identify your own diverse set of skills to live a freer life, and why this is such an important piece of the puzzle. 
• Why having a limiting belief around money and freedom can crush your very existence, and how John can help you overcome this huge adversity.
• How action and solutions are the way to a successful community and how you can build your own, today. 
• If you are tired of the world scandals and you want to take back control over your own destiny, then listening to today’s episode will change your life for the better. 
• Tips, tricks, and strategies to build a strong, authentic community of like-minded individuals.
• Top 4 empowerment philosophies that can be applied to your business, to improve your relationships and to the pursuit of freedom. Don’t miss these!
• If you believe Crypto is the future, then you’ll love this episode.
• Listen in as we discuss in detail, why now, more than ever, it’s vitally important to ensure you align yourself with people that are doers and not takers.
• Listen to John and I discuss what the future entails for Freedom Cells and how you can live your best life ever!
• Most importantly, how you can get involved in creating your own Freedom Cell and live a better life with your friends and family. 

RELATED EPISODES 

163: Expat International School – With Mikkel Thorup

139: How To Invest In Raw Land With Land-Banking – Brad Warren 

126: How To Disappear Off The Grid – Gary Collins 

CONCLUSION

I thoroughly enjoyed talking with John Bush. He’s a brilliant human being and is truly building something great. With what’s going on in the world, being a part of a Freedom Cell is an option that is worth looking into. 

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Today’s guest is Nick Donnelly, a web developer working on a Solana NFT crypto startup. He has been a digital nomad for 20 years since a very random trip to China in 2001 and his first backpacking trip to Berlin and Prague shortly after.

He is currently in Bansko, Bulgaria—Europe’s digital nomad hub—and maintains a flat in Prague, where he is based much of the year. He has lived in Saigon and London and travels (while working) several months a year. He has spent many years slow-travelling, visiting 73 countries so far.

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED…

• It’s maybe not for everyone, but slow travel compared to fast travel, what’s best for you? Make sure you truly understand what makes you happy!
• 3 keys that people just don’t understand about having a happy life. Can this possibly be your life?
• Have you ever considered ‘how do you become a world traveller?’ This episode helps to break down some really great aspects that you probably have never thought about. 
• Are you currently living a life trying to keep up with the Joneses? Do you have 2 luxury cars and a big old house? If you looked back on your life, is that what makes you happy? If not, listen in to hear Nick discuss strategies to get yourself out of that rut. 
• Nick & I talk about some awesome countries that really help to develop their digital nomad communities. Wondering where they are? Could you spend several months a year in any of these amazing countries?
• And the question that comes up often, the language of the locals. Can you get by with English? You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the answer.
• A big discussion on living in a former Communist country, have things changed? What does Communism do to the spirit of the people?
• What life is like in some of the countries around the globe, governments being absolutely abusive…most won’t surprise you.
• What the heck is FIRE? And why is it possibly the most important thing to understand for your retirement!
• Is FIRE for you? Listen in as Nick talks about how it can work for you!

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer

152: Dealing With Debt As An Expat – Andrew Holliday

158: Investing In Russia For Massive Profits – Swen Lorenz

HOW TO REACH NICK DONNELLY

Digital Nomads On Fire

CONCLUSION:

I learned a lot of things myself in this episode talking with Nick. He made me rethink some of my preconceived notions about what FIRE is and how it can affect your life, not only now but for the rest of your life. 

No matter where you are in life, whether you are just starting out or have hit the mid-way point in your life, it’s never too late to learn what FIRE is and how to incorporate it into your everyday life.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Gabriel Custodiet, a privacy consultant and privacy advocate. He is the author of The Watchman Guide to Privacy, a holistic overview of how and why to be private. He also hosts The Watchman Privacy Podcast, which explores timely events and practical tips regarding privacy, but also radical and rarely discussed ideas, from torrenting and living on the ocean to understanding how rental culture and psychopaths threaten humanity. 

HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The differences between a good email server (which you’re likely not using) and a crappy email server (which you are probably using) and how to use a funnel to your real email address.
• Need advice about Facebook for privacy reasons?  Gabriel knocks it out of the park with concepts that will keep you on FB but keep your privacy under control!
• Just wrap your head around this ~ There are 6 trillion dollars of cybercrime every year. If you don’t want to be a part of that, this episode could be the most important thing you do this year!
• Learn how can you use technology and not get sucked into it and not give away too much of your data!
• Have you been in an airport lately? Did you know that the government can hijack your phone and there’s nothing you can do about it! Gabriel walks us through a simple process to guarantee that you are totally protected if this happens to you without your consent.
• Wondering if you have the right tools in the toolbox for different applications and different needs…Gabriel lets you in on his biggest secrets!
• How about privacy coins like Monero? Are they worthwhile… are they another tool in the tool chest for freedom and privacy? Or should you stay clear of them?
• How do you get cryptocurrency without giving up your freedom? Step-by-step instructions on what you can do to maximize your life when it comes to living a secure life.
• Let’s talk about the physical side of privacy and freedom. Tips in that arena to have more freedom in your life. Tried and true methods.
• The best 5 things out of the 100 discussed that are fast action things that can make a real difference in your life today.

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer

126: How To Disappear Off The Grid – Gary Collins

HOW TO REACH GABRIEL CUSTODIET

Watchman Guide to Privacy

Watchman privacy podcast 

QUOTES OF THE DAY

‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’

Dark Knight Rises: nobody knew me until I put on the mask

CONCLUSION:

Over the past several years I have really spent a lot of time understanding and implementing changes in my business and in my life when it comes to privacy and freedom. If you are new to this or even a well-seasoned privacy geek, you will get a ton of information from this episode. 

Gabriel has been living a privacy lifestyle for many years and figuring things out from research and sheer experimentation. An omnivorous reader and student of global systems, cybersecurity, self-defence, and the philosophy that underpins it all, Gabriel strives to show people the value and techniques of privacy, yes, but more importantly the value of what it is protecting.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Vít Jedlička, the founder and elected head of state for Liberland, a sovereign state located between Croatia and Serbia. Liberland is a constitutional republic with elements of direct democracy.

The country’s motto is: To live and let live.

HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Why it’s futile to try and fix something that is broken, just start fresh and create something amazing.
• 3 of the strongest most powerful tools installed for governance in Liberland…and why it won’t fail you.
• How Liberland has used blockchain since its inception and why new technology could be the answer.
• What happens when you’re able to look at the entire world, pick the best governances available from each country and build your own nation from scratch.
• Listen as Vit explains how they came up with real-life strategies to have more freedom for your life.
• Our world needs solutions to help our family and friends, a big thank you to Vít for the work over the last decade pursuing freedom.
• Where will you be for the anniversary of Liberland? Make sure to save the date and be there!

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer

135: Living A Perpetual Traveller Lifestyle – Sergio Von Facchin

091: The Wandering Investor Shares Insights From Around The World – Ladislas Maurice

HOW TO REACH VÍT JEDLIČKA

Liberland.org

CONCLUSION:

I am really excited about the future of Liberland. Vít and his team have worked extremely hard over the past several years and I look forward to seeing how this new country uses Bitcoin and the blockchain to create the very best governance for a free and just world.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Marco Wutzer, a speculator and digital assets expert. He believes in free markets and voluntary interactions between sovereign individuals. This philosophy has made him a global citizen in search of lifestyle and profit opportunities around the globe.

He has travelled to over 70 countries and has lived in six. A normal year sees him passing through about 15 countries – sounds like a man after my own heart...

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The incredible story of how Marco missed the boat on Bitcoin, still got rich, and how you can do the same
• What is the Blockchain Ecosystem and why is it important?
• How the blockchain ecosystem will lead to a second Renaissance
• How cryptocurrency actually works, and how you can benefit from it, even if you know nothing about blockchain technology.
• The fatal flaw of thinking that you’re too late to the game…and a little-known secret…
• You’re thinking, I know a little bit about crypto, how do I become an expert? what’s next?
• Three tools that anyone can access for the future of cryptocurrency to become extremely wealthy
• Are you confused with the lexicons, don’t think you know or understand cryptocurrency? Marco Wutzer is pure genius, being in this space since the beginning of its inception
• Learn what an NFT is and how this simple concept can change your life as an entrepreneur forever
• A little known tactic how you can benefit from crypto

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 129: How To Move To Saipan Without A Visa or even a Passport – Vin Armani
• 115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong
• 107: Offshore Hedge Funds — Secrets of The Wealthy — David Ament

HOW TO FIND TO MARCO WUTZER’S WORK

• Crypto Quantum Leap (video course for beginners). Details here: www.expatmoneyshow.com/leap
• Project Serenity (crypto investment newsletter). Details here: www.expatmoneyshow.com/serenity

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CONCLUSION

This is a mind-blowing episode with Marco Wutzer. I’ve never met a guy who knows and understands cryptocurrency like him. Having been in the space since it began, Marco has witnessed the ups and downs and truly understands what he believes the future will entail. If you are at all interested in being part of the future, don’t miss this episode.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Vin Armani, a philosopher, serial tech-entrepreneur, and CryptoSavage. He was co-founder of CoinText and is the author of several Bitcoin payment protocols. He is the author of three books and a highly regarded public speaker on topics of liberty and cryptocurrency. He has recently moved from mainland USA to live on the little island of Saipan, a commonwealth of the United States in the Western Pacific Ocean.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Why you should stop everything and consider leaving mainland USA for a tiny overseas territory in the middle of the Pacific.
• Why TODAY is the best time in history to be a Digital Nomad and how to stay ahead of the curve.
• What is the one thing that made Saipan so attractive that Vin Armani would drop everything to move his family there in the middle of a pandemic?
• Vin’s secret to dealing with the Expat lifestyle and how to make the transition stress-free and easy.
• What were the 3 biggest challenges of moving to an overseas territory and how to be prepared before you leave?
• How to legally pay NO Taxes to the US federal government living in Saipan
• How did Saipan deal with lockdowns and covid? (HINT: it was a lot freer than in the continental USA)
• Mikkel and Vin talk about the culture in Saipan, Mexico and Panama. Doing a little comparison with the Latin culture.
• As Vin would say; Don’t go there to escape, you’re not fleeing, go there so that you can help to build, be valuable to them, be a contributor, don’t just be a taker.

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 109: How To Find Freedom And Travel Like A Boss – Johnny FD
• 093: Why Are People Leaving The USA – Travis Luther
• 042: Matt Javit – International Award Winning Sales Executive Leaves It All Behind To Travel The World

HOW TO FIND VIN ARMANI’S WORK

• Cryptofrontier.org movement in Saipan
• @vinarmani

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CONCLUSION

Such a fun conversation with Vin today, I love talking with like-minded individuals about freedom and how to achieve it. Vin and I have both been guests on the Lions of Liberty Podcast multiple times with my good friend Marc Clair. Vin’s famous line in both appearances: pack your shit and go!

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In today’s episode of The Expat Money Show, we did something totally different and I would really like your feedback. After you’ve listened to this episode, please go to ExpatMoney/forum and leave us an honest review. I want to know if you all loved it or hated it. I also want you to vote: Bitcoin vs Gold when you leave your review.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Debate Topic: Bitcoin vs. Gold
• Location: Las Vegas, earlier this month
• Moderator: Mikkel Thorup
• Panellists:
  • Team Bitcoin: Eryka Gemma and Paul Rosenberg
  • Team Gold: Rich Checkan and Kirk Chisholm
• Format:
  • 7 questions, each side had 2 minutes to defend their beliefs
  • Audience voted after each round
• Debate Rounds:
  • Round 1: Cross Border Transactions
  • Round 2: Privacy & Practical Issues
  • Round 3: Intrinsic Value
  • Round 4: Longevity
  • Round 5: Counterfeit
  • Round 6: Liquidity
  • Final Round: Education
• Outcome: Audience voted to determine the winner. Listen to the episode to find out the result.
• Overall Experience: Fun, light-hearted debate with passionate discussions. All panellists were previous podcast guests.

TEAM GOLD

• 106: How To Protect Your Wealth In Uncertain Times – Kirk Chisholm
• 092: Why Gold In An International Portfolio Is More Important Than Ever Before – Rich Checkan

TEAM BITCOIN

• 102: Bitcoin For International Privacy, Protection And Control – Eryka Gemma
• 087: The Man Who May Have Inspired The Creation Of Bitcoin – Paul Rosenberg

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CONCLUSION

Both teams were amazing and understand their field better than anyone else I know. I hope you take some time and listen to these folks talk about gold, wealth and bitcoin. They really know what they are talking about. Make sure to please go to ExpatMoney/forum and leave us an honest review. I want to know if you all loved it or hated it.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Eryka Gemma, CEO of the Miami Blockchain Center. Eryka is focused on growing the decentralized ecosystem. She is a public speaker, content creator, strategic business advisor, and provides creative and customized options for her clients. Today we will be discussing Bitcoin and its future in the modern world.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Dr. Ron Paul, Presidential Candidate for the Libertarian Party
• John Thain – Legendary banker
• 3 digit Bitcoin in 2015
• Why Bitcoin?
• What is Bitcoin?
• Smart contracts
• Why education should not be run by the government
• Libertarian – with a small l
• Civil war coming your way
• Why Miami for Blockchain Center?
• and so much more…

HOW TO FIND ERYKA’S WORK

• https://twitter.com/bankoferyka

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CONCLUSION

As always, it was really great to talk to a pro about cryptocurrency, Eryka really knows her business. If you have any questions or want to understand how and why Bitcoin, then this is the episode for you.

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My guest today on the Expat Money Show is Ladislas Maurice from The Wandering Investor. After obtaining his Bachelor of Business Administration from Bishop’s University in Canada and his Masters of International Business & Law from the University of Sydney in Australia, he spent 7 years in the corporate world.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Topics Discussed:
  • Uzbekistan
  • Ivory Coast
  • Liberia
  • Ghana
  • Oman
  • Georgia
  • Corruption in Africa
  • Investing in Africa
  • Theft from the Federal Reserve
• The Wandering Investor:
  • Ladislas shares his unique investment philosophy
  • Reasons for his success and down-to-earth approach
• Bitcoin Discussion:
  • Ladislas’s passion for Bitcoin
  • History and experiences with Bitcoin for both Mikkel and Ladislas

HOW TO FIND LADISLAS’ WORK:

• Ladislas@ExpatMoney.io

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CONCLUSION

What a great episode for me to record. It was fun, easy-going and lots of great actionable steps for anyone that is thinking about investing outside of their home country. The hour flew by so fast, I wished we had more time. With that being said, I’m pretty sure I’ll have Ladislas back on the show before long, as they say, birds of a feather flock together. Enjoy this episode!

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Vincenzo Villamena is the founder and CEO of Online Taxman, a U.S. tax accounting firm that provides hassle-free U.S. tax preparation services online to expats and international entrepreneurs. He also founded Global Expat Advisors, a sister company that specializes in global structuring and offshoring solutions. 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

You will never look at doing your taxes by yourself again. Vincenzo and Mikkel discuss things like:

• Expats living overseas – what they need to do
• Why it’s important to choose a specialist
• Myths that people believe about who needs to file their taxes and how much money they make before filing (you’re going to LOVE this one)
• Who has to file
• Can you skimp on your tax accountant?
• What’s the downside of not filing properly
• Cryptocurrency
• Capital gains
• and so much more!!

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CONCLUSION

This was such an amazing interview with Vincenzo. I learned a ton, so much so that as promised above, we’re going to get him back on the podcast to just talk about Puerto Rico and Act 20/22. There is so much great information for all expats, regardless of where your country of birth is.

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In today’s episode of Expat Money Show, I’m going to interview Paul Rosenberg. Paul has been deeply engaged with cryptography and cryptography-based projects since the first cypherpunk era. He wrote the highly influential book A Lodging of Wayfaring Men, as well as Production Versus Plunder.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

HOW TO FIND PAUL’S WORK:

• Newsletter: Freemansperspective.com – Parallel Society

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CONCLUSION

Every podcast I do I learn something new and exciting. Today was no different. I thought I understood what Cryptography and cryptocurrencies were. Truthfully, I learned a ton of really valuable information today. You just have to listen to Paul Rosenberg’s thoughts and ideas. I know you’ll love it as much as I did.

Also, I really encourage all of you to get Paul’s book: Lodging of Wayfaring Men. It was written long before it was published, and I know you’ll see things just a little differently after you’re done.

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In this episode of The Expat Money Show, we speak to Ronald Stöferle, author of In Gold We Trust Report. We talk about the relationship between The Austrian School of Economics And The Gold Standard. Also, China’s Role In Gold Markets, and his Gold Predictions going forward.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Ronald Stöferle: Managing partner at Incrementum AG, specializing in holistic asset management and portfolio management for retail investors. Co-creator of the annual In Gold We Trust report, considered the gold standard of gold studies.
• The Austrian School of Economics and the Gold Standard: Ronald discusses how the Austrian School of Economics offers a broader perspective on investing and monetary flow, beyond just gold and the gold standard.
• China’s Role in Gold Markets: Ronald explores China’s significant yet understated role in the gold market, including their use of gold as a hedge against inflation and their likely underreported gold reserves.
• Gold Prediction 2019: Ronald shares his predictions for gold prices in 2019 and beyond, offering insights into potential price increases over the next 5 to 10 years, and explaining the reasons behind his forecasts.
• In Gold We Trust Report: The report, downloaded over 1.7 million times last year, is a comprehensive, 230-page analysis available in multiple languages. Ronald explains how the report incorporates the Austrian School of Economics and uses relatable examples to make gold’s value understandable.

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CONCLUSION

Obviously, by listening to this episode, you will see I am massively into tracking and understanding the gold markets and how it relates to the financial affairs for Expats around the world. I see this as a worldwide currency that combats out of control governments from completely eroding our wealth.

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Edmund John from Flag Theory has embarked on a new platform, and in this episode, Mikkel Thorup delves deep into what KYC & AML are and how KYC Chain is using blockchain technology to solve the problems it faces. We then give an in-depth review of Flag Theory and explain what is Flag Theory.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Residency.
• Company (Check Out Our Services On Offshore Company Formation).
• Bank Account.
• Physical Assets.
• Digital Security.
• Digital Assets (Additional Episodes With Cryptocurrency Founders).
• Visa-Free Travel.
• Strong passports.
• Cryptocurrency.
• Review of Flag Theory.
• Expat Communities.
• KYC & AML.

HOW TO FIND EDMUND’S WORK:

• www.flagtheory.com
• www.selfkey.org

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CONCLUSION

Super interesting conversation with Edmund John from Flag Theory. We broke down what flag theory is. We then had a review of Flag Theory and really talked about each flag specifically. But we had to start at the beginning and talk about what is KYC & AML, topics that are a must for those that are concerned about how your own country is dealing with their economy.

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Today’s guest, a former Chief Digital Officer and experienced Fin-Tech entrepreneur, founded the TEND Platform to tokenize luxury goods and real assets, enabling safe co-ownership and investment opportunities for more people.

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CONCLUSION

This was a fun episode to record, and our conversation on thought experiments and how to foster creativity was excellent in the second half. If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Money Show, make sure to sign up below to receive Exclusive Content not found on my website or anywhere else.

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Eyal Hertzog, Co-Founder of The Bancor Network, discusses Bancor’s impact, the future of money, and cryptocurrency’s role in solving liquidity issues. He highlights the importance of user-generated money and decentralization, showing why cryptocurrency is transformative and here to stay.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• No Spread – Low-cost conversions thanks to a non-profit automated market maker
• Continuous Liquidity – Convert any token at any time regardless of buyers and sellers or trade volume
• No Counterparty Risk – Buy and sell through smart contracts, no deposits, no exchanges
• No Registration Required – On-chain conversions directly from your web3 wallet
• Predictable Price Slippage – The Bancor Formula incorporates transaction size and needs no order book so prices are transparent
• Backwards Compatible – Any existing ERC20 token can integrate into the Bancor Network with no code changes or fees

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HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT ABOUT BANCOR NETWORK:

• Website: https://about.bancor.network/
• Telegram: https://t.me/bancor

RELATED CONTENT:

• EP 75: Grant Cardone ~ Grant talks to us about the millionaire mindset and how you can get there as well!
• EP 72: Jay Papasan – Co-authoring with Gary Keller of KellerWillian Real Estate, they wrote The One Thing. Honestly, if you are struggling in the entrepreneur world, please listen to this amazing episode, it could change your life.

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CONCLUSION

Bancor is a notable company worth following closely. Hosting Eyal Hertzog on The Expat Money Show was enlightening. To stay updated with our best content, subscribe to The Expat Money Show’s newsletter.

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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.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Marco Robinson’s journey from being homeless as a child and leaving school at 16 to building an empire worth over $40,000,000 USD.
• Personal reflections on the similarities in childhood experiences between the host and Marco Robinson.
• Insightful conversations on purpose, drive, and Marco’s incredible achievements, including his work on “Get A House For Free” on Channel 4 in the UK.
• Marco’s efforts in changing the world with Blockchain technology and helping the homeless globally.
• The broken state of the global education system and how to prepare your children for the future.
• The concept that “there is no victory without the struggle.”
• Understanding that success lies on the other side of fear.
• The slowing property markets in Asia and the reasons behind it.
• Teaching children from privileged backgrounds the true value of money.

BOOKS WE DISCUSSED

• 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

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CONCLUSION

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!

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