I’ve been travelling the world for 25 years, and one thing I’ve learned is that freedom doesn’t just come from your passport; it comes from how you use it. Along the way, I’ve made every mistake imaginable—lost money, trusted the wrong people, and learned the hard way what real freedom actually costs. 

In today’s episode, I sit down with Keith Borie to share my story of how I went from being a dyslexic kid in Canada to owning property in ten countries and helping clients do the same. I delve into cash-flowing real estate, legal tax mitigation, and wealth protection strategies employed by myself and my clients. This isn’t about theory; it’s about what’s working right now.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Listen in to learn how I grew from a dyslexic school dropout to a global investor with properties in 10+ countries
• Tune in to hear why cash-flowing international real estate beats speculating in the stock market or crypto hype
• Find out why Paraguay and Colombia are emerging as frontier markets for serious investors.
• Learn how to build a diversified international portfolio with both short- and long-term rentals

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

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

Reserve your free ticket today.

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

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

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

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

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JOIN US FOR THE EXPAT EXPLORATION & INVESTMENT TOUR IN BRAZIL

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

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

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

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

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

Reserve your free ticket today.

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For the freedom-minded, there’s plenty of doom and gloom where we look for it—wars, technocratic control systems, and economic collapse. But while most people stay stuck in fear or outrage, others are taking action. They’re securing second residencies, moving capital out of reach, and planting flags in places where freedom still has a fighting chance.

In today’s episode, I joined Hrvoje Moric on his program Geopolitics & Empire to discuss what I’m seeing on the ground: which countries are best for freedom-minded expats, how I separate fantasy from reality in the offshore space, and why I believe the path to sovereignty lies in pragmatic action—not black-pilled defeatism.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH HRVOJE MORIĆ

• Listen in as I walk Hrvoje through my origin story—from being labelled with a learning disability to building a life of international freedom.
• Tune in as Hrvoje, and I discuss the repackaged push for a North American Union and why more centralization is the opposite of what the world needs.
• Discover why Panama, Paraguay, and Uruguay top my list of countries best set up for expats. 
• Find out how I’ve helped clients stay grounded and realistic about expat life—without buying into the fear porn or the sunshine-and-rainbows fantasies. 
• Hear my response to critics who overgeneralize Latin America—and why sweeping narratives miss the real, nuanced opportunities on the ground.
• Unpack how bureaucracies in many third-world countries’ inefficiency act as a feature, not a bug, when attempting to implement technocratic controls. 
• Learn why I favour tangible assets, like international real estate and precious metals, over manipulated stock markets. 
• By the end of this episode, it will be clear why I reject black-pilled defeatism and instead focus on practical, pragmatic strategies to preserve liberty and wealth.
  

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

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

Enjoy!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH THORSTEN WITTMANN:

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

WHERE TO FIND THORSTEN WITTMAN

https://thorstenwittmann.com/

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

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

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

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

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No matter where you live or where you’re from, it’s hard to avoid the U.S. election. Whether we like it or not, whoever holds that office has tremendous power and will undoubtedly affect the geopolitical landscape over the next four years.

In today’s episode, I am joined by two of my Expat Money team members, Marc Clair and Remso Martinez – who happen to be Americans and experts on U.S. politics. The three of us have a roundtable discussion about the recent election of Donald Trump and its potential impact on expats and your offshore plans. We explore what his promises around tax cuts, deregulation, and government downsizing could mean for Americans living overseas and why an offshore Plan-B remains essential in today’s volatile political landscape. Enjoy!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION ABOUT THE U.S. ELECTION OF DONALD TRUMP:

• Join me and two American experts as we discuss Trump’s election victory, analyzing its immediate impacts on the U.S. economy and global conflicts.
• We explore the broader cultural shifts following Trump’s win: does it mark a turning point against wokeness and lockdown policies?
• Discover how the Internet and Trump’s last-minute campaign podcast tour played a role in his election success.
• Can Trump follow through on promises to cut government size and drastically reduce taxes? We share predictions on the direction his presidency could take.
• How did Trump achieve this victory? Marc and Remso unpack the conditions that paved the way, along with why this election didn’t see the same “shenanigans” as in 2024.
• Should Americans still create an offshore Plan-B and/or become expats with Trump as President?
• We delve into Trump’s potential impact on the BRICS alliance and its push towards non-dollar payment systems—will the trend towards de-dollarization continue under his presidency?

ATTEND THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE IN PANAMA!

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

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

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

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ARTICLES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

Trump’s Win: What It Means For Your Offshore Plans

BRICS Summit: De-Dollarization Gains Momentum

U.S. National Debt: The Horrifying Truth

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This is one of the most important webinars I have put together, so I wanted to make sure all of my listeners got a chance to check it out if you didn’t catch the live webinar. 

In today’s episode, I wanted to share a recent special webinar I hosted this past Thursday entitled “Bulletproof Your Future: Comprehensive Plan B Strategies For Global Citizens.” The presentation was focused on all the strategies you can employ to build a “Plan B” lifestyle overseas, and the feedback so far has been incredible! 

Plus, there’s a HUGE announcement awaiting for you in this one, one you are NOT going to want to miss. Enjoy!

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CONCLUSION

The entire reason I do this show is to share the strategies that actually work – the strategies that I actually employ in my own life – and to motivate others to seek shelter from what’s to come by diversifying offshore. This webinar is one of the most important I have done, and I hope it really helped drive home how you can take action now to get your Plan B in place before it’s too late.

I’ll see you all next Wednesday!

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This interview is with my friend and mentor, the great Doug Casey. In this conversation, Doug polishes his crystal ball and gives his thoughts on what we can expect to see in 2024 when it comes to the economy, geopolitics, and the prospect of World War Three. This is an absolute can’t-miss discussion!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH DOUG CASEY

• Listen in to hear why Doug believes the chance of a return to the “pre-Covid hysteria” normal is “close to zero.”
• Learn why Doug believes we have already embarked on what he refers to as the “Greater Depression.”
• Find out what Doug sees unfolding with the BRICS nations. Will they successfully create their own non-dollarized currency? 
• Learn why Doug believes that, ultimately, only a gold-backed currency can replace the dollar.
• Hear Doug’s take on CBDCs and whether governments will attempt to use them in their own quest to replace the dollar. 
• Discover what other commodities Doug is bullish on going into 2024. You do NOT want to miss Doug’s expert insights here!
• Listen to Doug’s bone-chilling thoughts on how new types of warfare  – be they cyber or biowarfare – may become more commonplace than conventional warfare.
• Doug and I discuss the concept of evil in the world and why we both no longer believe that most of our global issues unfold out of pure ignorance and stupidity. 
• Where is Doug Casey putting his own money? Find out what Doug is doing within his own portfolio heading into 2024.
• Lastly, Doug shares his thoughts on what areas of the world he believes will be safest in the event of World War Three.

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CONCLUSION

It was a pure pleasure conducting this interview with Doug Casey, someone I have looked up to for a long time and, in recent years, have grown to know even better as a friend and mentor. Doug is as real as it gets and pulls no punches when it comes to his predictions. 

As we discussed in the episode, many of Doug’s predictions from our first conversation six years ago have, in fact, come true, and we would all be wise to listen to what he foresees in 2024 and beyond.

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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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HOW TO FIND ADDISON WIGGIN’S WORK

The Wiggin Sessions

Anatomy of a Bust: Banks Go First – A Special Presentation by Addison Wiggin

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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Johnny spent 15 years in finance managing a billion-dollar fixed-income portfolio before he quit his 9-5 job and abandoned his life in Chicago to pursue the life he always wanted but never thought was possible. 

He currently lives in Mexico, where he now practices and teaches Futures and Forex trading while opining on politics, current events, and economics on the Peddling Fiction podcast. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOHNNY PROFITA

• Listen to Johnny recount how he “fell into” the world of finance as someone for whom math ”wasn’t one of his strong points” – with a degree in history, not finance!
• Hear Johny lay out some of his rules for trading, most of which he had to learn the hard way – by making costly mistakes.  
• Johnny and I discuss the difficult but necessary task of removing feelings and emotions from the trading process. 
• I recall how some of the lessons I learned myself the hard way by losing money in my options trading days.
• Johnny explains his motto for trading: “1% day keeps the 9 to 5 away.”
• Hear Johnny describe the disturbing trend with IPOs over the last couple of decades which has seen many retail traders left holding the bag. 
• Johnny and I discuss the outlook for new traders looking to enter the market now, as high-interest rates have put an end to the flow of free money.
• Will the dollar remain the world’s reserve currency for much longer? Johnny gives his prediction of what’s in store for the world’s currency markets. 
• We discuss the fine line between being prepared for what is going to happen economically without acting like “The End” is always around the corner. 
• Lastly, Johnny highlights the sharp increase in happiness he has found since leaving his “abusive relationship” with Chicago and starting a new life in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

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HOW TO FIND JOHNNY’S WORK

Peddling Fiction Podcast 

Peddling Fiction Substack

CONCLUSION

What I had first planned as a conversation about Mexico turned into an important conversation about the nature of trading and how to avoid many of the same mistakes Johnny and I have made in our own time. Once the conversation turned to Johnny’s experience on this, I just had to dig in deeper, as it’s a topic we haven’t covered extensively on the show yet.

See you next Wednesday!

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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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Jim Lennertz is an American-born entrepreneur and adventurer. Raised in a beach town during California’s “Golden Age,” he became a self-described “well-educated surfer” who gathered real-world experiences and realized that the prescribed life path was not for him. He currently lives with his wife in Southern Brazil, and he’s also an admin in our private Facebook group at ExpatMoneyForum.com.

In this conversation, Jim describes why he now calls Brazil home and gives tips for expats on assimilating into local culture.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JIM LENNERTZ

• Hear Jim recount his expat origin story! Find out how life events, a magazine article and an abundance of frequent flyer miles led him to Brazil.
• Jim and I reminisce about our first encounters online, where Jim would give me grief about my Portuguese. We had a blast catching up!
• Listen in as Jim breaks down why he believes it’s so important for expats to assimilate into the local culture and not just stay within the confines of the expat bubbles.
• Hear Jim and I discuss the importance of “breaking bread” in person, especially today when so many of our interactions are digital.
• We discuss why Jim feels more safe and secure with his current situation in Brazil than he would if had the same situation back in California, which he calls a “dead state walking.”
• Jim and I go back and forth a bit on the pros and cons of investing in agricultural land based on our slightly different outlooks. If you’ve thought about investing in agricultural land, you cannot miss this conversation!
• Listen to us discuss why learning the local language as an expat is not just a convenience; it’s a matter of personal responsibility.
• Lastly, Jim makes the by-the-numbers case for why Brazil is one of the safest places you could be in the event of World War Three.

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CONCLUSION

I had such a great time speaking to Jim and getting his real-world perspective on integrating into a new culture as an expat. Having spoken with Jim plenty of times, both online and in person, over the last few years, I knew this conversation would be a blast, and Jim didn’t disappoint. So come on over to ExpatMoneyForum.com and join the conversation – and if you’re lucky, you’ll get to argue with Jim 🙂

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Today’s episode celebrates 250 episodes of the Expat Money Show!

I can’t believe some of the incredible people I’ve gotten to speak to doing this podcast, many of whom I admired years before this show, were even an idea in my mind.  It occurred to me that many of you hadn’t yet begun your expat journey when I started this podcast back in 2017, and there’s a decent chance you haven’t heard some of the biggest and best interviews that I’ve conducted over the years. 

So this week, we’ll be checking out a sampling of top names I’ve interviewed since starting the Expat Money Show – people like Doug Casey, Grant Cardone, Jim Rogers, and the great Congressman Ron Paul. Enjoy!

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CONCLUSION

While this episode may have been a look back into the past, believe it or not, we are just getting started here at Expat Money. This podcast has laid the groundwork for the efforts we are currently undertaking, helping thousands of freedom-loving individuals seek higher ground. The future is bright for those who take action to improve their lives by becoming an expat, and this show will remain the flagship for those who share our ideals. I’m greatly looking forward to the next 250 episodes and beyond, and I’m thrilled to have you all along for the journey. 

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Parallel Mike is an organic farmer, investor and host of the Parallel Systems Broadcast.

Having spent most of his adult life in Britain while working as a counsellor and competing as an endurance athlete, Mike and his wife emigrated to Poland to focus on living a more self-sufficient and decentralized life.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH PARALLEL MIKE

• Discover how “Parallel Mike” was born. What caused Mike to go from pursuing professional sports to becoming a full-time organic farmer focused on self-sufficiency?
• Hear Mike describe how the COVID lockdowns prevented his initial move to Poland and what Poland was like when they finally did arrive later that year. 
• Listen as Mike and I discuss the difference between the enforcement of COVID rules “by the numbers” and the reality on the ground. 
• Mike lays out why he doesn’t believe massive systemic change will come from within the system itself but rather when the system finally breaks on its own. 
• Mike and I agree on the better strategy for individuals – to build your own systems and find higher ground to fight from. 
• Hear Mike explain his outlook for the “dark days ahead” regarding hyperinflation and global debt liquidation. 
• Listen to Mike detail why he became part of a small Polish settlement rather than living in an expat community.
• Mike breaks down some of the practical steps he has taken to further increase his independence from the system. Every single member of the Expat Money community can learn from this!
• Hear Mike and I agree that at this stage, focusing on wealth preservation is the key to financial preservation through what’s to come.
• We delve into the looming threat of capital controls and why it’s so important to have the means to protect your wealth from government confiscation and seizure. 

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

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

RELATED EPISODES

243: Brazilian Beachfront Real Estate with 12 Percent Net Returns150: Six Months In Florianopolis, Brazil – Mikkel Thorup097: Global Real Estate Bargain Hunter Says Buy Beachfront – John PalumboHOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BRAZILIAN BEACHFRONT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

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