It’s no secret I am a big fan of Latin America. I’ve called Panama my home for the past five years, and my last two children were born in Chile and Brazil. Why are so many freedom-minded individuals and families choosing Latin America as their expat destination? Today’s guest, my good friend Andrea Martinez, is here to share her insights.

Originally from Ecuador and now living in Panama, Andrea has firsthand experience with the expat lifestyle. As a former pediatrician turned real estate developer, she has helped countless families make the transition to Latin America. In this episode, Andrea breaks down why more people than ever are fleeing high-tax, more expensive countries in favour of the freedoms and opportunities found south of the border.

Enjoy!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ANDREA MARTINEZ HIEBERT

• Tune in to learn why migration to Latin America has doubled in the last decade and what’s driving the trend.
• Discover how weather, taxation, and government overreach are pushing people to look South of the Border for their “Plan-B.”
• Listen as Andrea explains how affordable Latin American real estate offers expats a chance to live in luxury at a fraction of Western prices.
• Understand why cultural and political shifts in the West—especially regarding education and family values—are prompting concerned parents to relocate to Latin America. 
• Hear Andrea’s thoughts on Latin America’s strong family bonds and why this region remains protective of parental rights.
• Learn about the taxation advantages in much of Latin America and how certain residency programs allow individuals to keep more of their hard-earned income.
• Get a sneak peek into Andrea’s work developing self-sustainable communities for like-minded expats looking to start fresh.
• By the end of this conversation, you’ll have a much clearer understanding of why Latin America is an expat hotspot and why it just may help you fulfill your offshore dreams. 

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

Ready to see Latin America for yourself? Join the Expat Money community and come down to Panama for the Wealth, Freedom, and Passport Conference, March 14-15. 

This is your chance to gain invaluable insights, connect with like-minded freedom seekers, and, most importantly, connect with 20+ of the most trusted partners necessary to secure a prosperous life offshore.

VIP Tickets are already sold out, and general admission tickets are going fast. Head to ExpatMoney.com/Conference to learn more and secure your spot right away!

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Do you remember your own ‘red pill moment’—that eye-opening experience that made you question everything you’d been taught and see the world through a new lens?

For this first episode of 2025, I sat down with members of the Expat Money team to discuss our personal ‘red pill moments.’ From education to healthcare to legal systems, we share pivotal experiences that challenged our beliefs and reshaped how we view the world.

Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget—you can meet the team this March at the Wealth, Freedom, and Passports Conference!

BRING YOUR OFFSHORE PLAN-B TO LIFE: 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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Alex Ugorji is an entrepreneur and educator interested in prosperity zones, breakaway civilizations, and disruptive technologies.

He started the Crypto Frontier, an intentional crypto community in Saipan, and co-founded a blockchain software company RaiPay. He is also the co-founder of Nakamoto Financial, a consulting and financial technology company.

After realizing that his dreams of disruption could not be realized in the United States, he moved to Ciudad Morazán in Honduras to become one of the first-ever residents of this free private city, where he currently works as a consultant, community manager, and fellow Free Cities Ambassador.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ALEX UGORJI

• Listen in to Alex’s backstory of how his interest in cryptocurrencies and the ‘frontier of money” led him to first to Saipan and now to Ciudad Morazán in Honduras.
• Discover what it was like to live in the remote U.S. Pacific territory of Saipan and why Alex believes it to be the “freest place in America” and “America’s hidden gem.”
• Find out how the U.S. government’s increasing interest in cryptocurrency saw the Crypto Frontier projects ultimately getting shelved in Saipan.
• Learn about the unique law passed in Honduras that has allowed for three distinct “free private cities” to develop, including Ciudad Morazán, where Alex lives. 
• Hear why Alex chose to live in Ciudad Morazán, which is more catered towards locals, over Prospera, which more caters more to foreigners and expats. 
• Discover how Alex helped build a crypto ecosystem for payments which allows anyone who lives in Ciudad Morazán, aka “Bootstrap City,” to live entirely on crypto.
• You’ll be floored when you hear how simple and easy it was to open a gym in Ciudad Morazán with so many needless rules and regulations stripped away.
• Learn about the friendly competition between the two very differently structured ZEDEs of Prospera and Ciudad Morazán.
• Get the latest updates on the issues the ZEDEs have had with the Marxist Honduran government and how it will affect these projects down the road. 
• Find out what it’s really like to live inside a private city on a day-to-day basis from someone who literally has boots on the ground.
  

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CONCLUSION

It was a blast talking to Alex after having dinner with him at the Liberty In Our Lifetime conference in Prague last year. Ciudad Morazán and the prospects of future cities like it present a huge potential opportunity for expats to begin a new life under a totally different model of private governance. This is a huge reason why I am a Free Cities ambassador along with Alex. 

I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did. I’ll see you all next Wednesday!

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH PARALLEL MIKE

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

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HOW TO FIND PARALLEL MIKE

Website: https://parallelmike.com/

YouTube: Parallel Systems

CONCLUSION

It was great speaking to Mike, someone who views the world very much like I do. As I often discuss, I believe in taking action to preserve your wealth and increase your liberty. Mike is the perfect example of someone who sees the problems around him and takes action to put himself in a better position. Mike’s optimism is infectious, and it’s the same attitude I hope to inspire in my own listeners right here every week.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOHN PERKINS:

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

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HOW TO REACH JOHN PERKINS

https://johnperkins.org

CONCLUSION

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

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

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

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

Answering Common Expat Objections

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

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PURCHASE THE EXPATS GUIDE TO MOVING TO MEXICO

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

THE EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT

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

CONCLUSION

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

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

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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

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

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

PANAMA CONFERENCE AND BIRTHDAY PARTY RECAP

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

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PURCHASE THE EXPATS GUIDE TO MOVING TO MEXICO

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

CONCLUSION

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

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

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

It’s about you.

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

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

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Enelin Toneva has been working remotely since 2015. In that time, she has visited 40+ countries, led teams from 5 to 150 people and founded a coworking space in Tallinn, Estonia. 

Her company, Digitarial Agency, is a boutique agency that helps clients to create, launch and manage affiliate and referral programs & PR partnerships. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ENELIN

• Have you gone remote with your job but have a hard time figuring out how to make a living from it? This episode is for you!
• Wondering what affiliate marketing is all about? Enelin and I discuss how you can become extremely successful using affiliate marketing.
• Discover the difference between affiliate marketing and referral programs and which one is best suited for your company.
• Are you a social media influencer? Listen to Enelin’s advice on how to make a lot more money for your business.
• No matter how big or small your business is, Enelin tells me that there is a system in place for you to grow your client base and earn additional income. 
• Enelin goes into depth on how to work with brands and optimize your returns. 
• Find out the type of businesses that Enelin and her company look for to work with, and see if your company fits her profile. You could be a good fit to work together.
• I talk about how I like to run my business, how people come to me and who I truly enjoy working with. I also discuss my marketing strategies. As a business owner myself, you will get value here.
• Listen in as Enelin reveals her favourite type of marketing. Is it YouTube, emails, or podcasts? She lets us in on what she finds works best!
• I let you in on my secret of podcasting and why I enjoy it so much.
• Enelin digs deep into helping companies who want to scale using influencer marketing and maybe create an affiliate program for the business.
• Tips and tricks for companies that already have a business and are looking to leverage that a little bit more.

HOW TO REACH ENELIN TONEVA

Agency website, https://www.vivianagency.com/

Ecourse for DIY affiliate program for your business: https://enelinpaas.teachable.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enelinpaas

RELATED EPISODES 

209: Life As A Long Term Digital Nomad – Kristin Wilson

175: Telemedicine For International Families – Efrat Sagi-Ofir

167: Why Go Remote And How To Get Started

CONCLUSION

Great conversation today with Enelin. It doesn’t matter where your business is at the moment; whether you are just starting out or an influencer, understanding and implementing affiliate marketing and referral programs can be very advantageous.

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Today’s guest is Kristin Wilson, known by her YouTube name, Traveling With Kristin, and is an expert on living the digital nomad lifestyle. 

Kristin is the author of Digital Nomads for Dummies and hosts the top-rated podcast Badass Digital Nomads, with over 250,000 downloads in 170+ countries. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH KRISTIN

• Before the pandemic and after the pandemic. How lives have changed, for the good and the bad. Listen as Kristin walks us through what life was like in Miami, Florida, during the past few years and where travels will take her in 2023.
• What should you do next when it’s time to move on, leave your comfort zone, and start travelling? Where are some really great places to travel to?
• Kristin shares the top ways to choose a location that’s perfect for you.
• Are you a snow junkie? Like to put snowboarding at the top of your list but don’t know where to go as a digital nomad? I chat with Kristin about our favourite countries to visit during the winter months. I know you’ll want to hear what countries she likes best.
• Interesting conversation about World Schooling ourselves, not just our kids. What interests you, and where can you tick the boxes while travelling the world?
• Being purposeful about geography, culture and religion, finding your hotspot. I’m super excited about this for my own children; listen in, especially if you have kids or are planning on having a family.
• In your business and travel experiences, do you focus on lowering your cost of living? Or focus on raising the top end; how much money you can spend on things? Which do you relate to?? It’s such an interesting concept.
• I give away some really top ideas on how to perform better, be more successful and be considerably happier, even though I work like crazy! Don’t miss this part!
• What can your life look like when you stop hoarding every dollar you make? Being open and free and abundant with it. Especially when you live in a country with a lower cost of living.
• If you want to be a digital nomad, if you want to be an expat, if you want to travel and live overseas and explore all these places, then do it now. Make sure to listen to this entire episode. If my chat with Kristin doesn’t move the needle, I’m not sure what will.

HOW TO REACH KRISTIN WILSON

Digital Nomads For Dummies – Step-by-step guide on how to become location independent

BadassDigitalNomads.com

YouTube Traveling With Kristin

RELATED EPISODES 

096: How To Be A Digital Nomad – Kristin Wilson 

133: How to Find Cheap Flights To See The World On A Budget – Jen Ruiz 

149: How To Work Online So You Can Live On The Beach – Marisa Meddin 

CONCLUSION

Over the past 7 years of podcasting, I’ve only had 1 or 2 guests back on, and Kristin is one of them. I have found Kristin to be a pro at what she does and what she is able to accomplish in her life as an expat. 

I’ve included podcast #96 some 120 episodes ago; time seems to fly when you’re an expat travelling the world.

Please listen to this episode if you’ve thought about becoming an expat. I know you’ll love it.

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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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Aline Dahmen is the co-founder of Nomad Soulmates, a community for single Digital Nomads, remote workers, and location-independent professionals. She’s fully invested in making an impact that will reach nomads the world over.

As a nomad herself, she believes that even though dating as a nomad comes with its unique challenges, it is absolutely possible to find meaningful friendships and a like-minded person who wants to wander the world together.

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED…

• If you identify with being a free-spirited digital nomad, who loves their freedom and wants to create a life on your own terms, then listen up to this fun podcast with Aline & Mikkel, this could change your life forever!
• How to handle questions like, ‘you better travel now while your young and not married, because you’ll never do it later… listen in to the fun answers from both of us!
• Top strategies for finding and keeping your soulmate, especially if you are a world traveller. 
• What life is like when men and women communicate using a dating app and why this new app will take the world by storm.
• Learn the best 3 questions to ask your subscribers that can help you build an app that really works.
• Unbelievable strategies on how to bring your audience into your product so they can help shape it, feel more connected and motivate customers to buy. Quite a brilliant concept!
• The number 1 question for digital nomads using regular dating apps, and what the challenges have been. 
• Aline breaks down the real problems and explains why her app is so radical for today’s travellers.
• If you are a digital nomad or a remote worker, this podcast is a must listen to episode, you won’t be disappointed!

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

160: Expat Life Secrets Across The Globe – Mikkel Thorup

146: Biohacking Immune Support For Busy Travellers – Siim Land

135: Living A Perpetual Traveller Lifestyle – Sergio Von Facchin

HOW TO REACH ALINE DAHMEN

Nomad Soulmates FB Group

Nomad Soulmates Pre Launch Tour

Aline@nomadsoulmates.com

CONCLUSION:

I knew this episode would be fun, and Aline certainly didn’t disappoint. I’ve travelled the world for the past 22 years, and I can certainly empathize with digital nomads today who are looking for a good friend, a relationship, or a travel buddy.

Sometimes, solo travelling can be lonely. Thanks to Aline and Nomad Soulmates, however, they have taken a lot of the stress out of the journey. Listen in and get connected!

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Jason Stapleton is the author of The Nomadic Wealth Formula and creator of Nomad Network, a new community for liberty-minded entrepreneurs that are focused on entrepreneurship and investment, not politics. 

HERE’S WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT IN DETAIL:

• What will happen to your business if you don’t immediately get out of this trading time for dollars mindset and listen to the tips and tricks Jason has that work way better and will bring you considerably bigger paycheques each and every month.
• Why getting up every day, passionate and excited about what you do will get you farther in your career than anything else you’ve been taught. 
• How people get the wrong impression about what entrepreneurship is. They think it’s about making money and convincing people to buy their stuff, something they probably don’t want or need, and that they do whatever they have to do to get a sale. Find out what entrepreneurship really is from 2 pros that have been doing it collectively for decades.
• Jason talks about the how-to and the massive benefit for a lot of the people who are starting businesses that have a skill set that they can basically build on as a continuation of their current career, just making it digital. 
• Listen in as Jason walks us through his formula for success and the nitty-gritty stuff that helps people through this process.
• Why blockchain technology, smart contracts, decentralized finance could possibly be the most important and rewarding career that you could learn right now.
• And so much more!

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

154: Converting A School Bus To A Tiny Home And Travelling For 10 Years Straight – Chris Penn

140: How To Live Your Life Unconstrained – Myles Wakeham

103: Whole Life Insurance For Multi-Generational Wealth – Rachel Marshall 

HOW TO REACH JASON STAPLETON

www.NomadNetwork.app and you can sign up for a free account.

Discover 2022 event www.Discover2022.com

jason@jasonstapleton.com  

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CONCLUSION:

This was a fun interview with my buddy Jason Stapleton. We think a lot alike, so the conversation flows really well. Jason is a master at what he does, so to learn from him, you are learning from the best. Don’t miss this opportunity to tap into some really amazing ideas and concepts. 

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Today’s guest is my very good friend Marc Clair, the co-founder, host and producer of the ‘Lions of Liberty’ podcast. Over the last eight years, Lions of Liberty has become a leading platform for libertarian voices in the alternative media. 

I have had the pleasure of joining him on his podcast multiple times and have even been able to assist him in his own expat journey overseas.

On today’s podcast, Marc and I discuss his expat journey leaving Los Angeles where he had lived for more than a decade to now living in Mexico City. We discuss the struggles and craziness of dealing with the Mexican government to get residency and in the USA to get a green card for his wife and stepson.

Here’s What We Discussed:

• First off, what is a libertarian? What does it mean to be a libertarian? Do we all think the same, do we have the same ideas…do we wave around a libertarian flag?
• How neither Marc nor I became overnight libertarians. It became our ideals, our way of life and what brought us to this point in our lives. I think you will love this conversation.
• Expat living is a vehicle towards freedom and liberty. Are you leaning towards leaving your home country? Wondering what all the hype is about. Marc and I discuss the real struggles of leaving your home and all the things you take for granted. 
• We talk about the little things that drive us crazy about living in Panama and Mexico and the old adage of ‘mañana‘. If you’re American or Canadian, you’ll feel our pain. 
• Marc talks about the nightmare of dealing with immigration in the USA and the time it has taken to complete the paperwork.
• And in the end, has it been worth it? All these extra steps, and time spent…has it been worth it? Being an expat, leaving your family behind? Going for a green card? Immigration?
• I talk a lot about being a libertarian and a lot of my guests are libertarians. If you are interested in the philosophy and really resonate with what we talk about, then this episode will speak to you.

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

165: Digital Nomad Life In The Middle East, Balkans, and the Caucasus During The Pandemic – Alex Bales 

157: Working Remote From Spain – Chase Warrington 

151: Helping Spouses Cope With Expat Life – Linda Mueller

BEST WAY TO REACH MARC CLAIR

What a giant Marc has been in the liberty podcasting world. His numbers really do speak for themselves. 

LionsOfLiberty.com

Non-political realm – comic book nerds visit Marc at SecondPrintComics.com

CONCLUSION:

I have been waiting for 3 years to have Marc on my show. I’ve had the pleasure of being a guest on the Lions of Liberty Podcast a few times now, so it was fun to get to chat with him about his expat journey. 

Here are some of my episodes on the Lions of Liberty podcast:

Unplug Your Kids from the Matrix 

Can You Achieve Liberty by Becoming an Expat?

Life and Liberty as an Expat

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Today on the Expat Money Show we’ve put together a compilation of the best episodes from 2021 on strategies, insights, and best mindset tips for digital nomads to start 2022 with a bang! I gotta tell ya, this is not all a pretty picture, we’re getting into all of the nitty-gritty and leave nothing out, so enjoy the show!

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED…

• Have you ever wondered where people get the ‘spark’ from, to travel the world? Are they born that way or do they learn how to become a world traveller? I talked with Chase Warrington about this exact question!
• Wow…imagine never failing and what you could accomplish. Juliana Rabbi nails this one!
• You want to travel, you have a business, but how the heck are you going to get the job done. Kari DePhillips and I talk about tips that really make this lifestyle so much easier.
• Have you met people that seem overwhelmed and tired all the time? Maybe it’s you? Nimrod Dean Kuchel really hammers home why it’s so important to pay for advice and what ultimately happens when you don’t.
• Do you always try to do all of the work yourself? Kari DePhillips and I give some practical tips on offloading certain tasks to free up more time for yourself to be more efficient.
• Are you a workaholic? You’ll love this clip as Nimrod Dean Kuchel and I discuss the value of taking time off from the business, resulting in greater insights and productivity, which will actually take you to the next level. (I really related to this one!!)
• Do you get distracted easily? Juliana Rabbi explains how she deals with the challenge of distractions in a remote work environment.
• Chase Warrington and I discuss the challenges that could lie ahead for you and your company and how you can combat the reality of working abroad.
• Are you worried about saying ‘goodbye’ to your friends? It’s never easy! Juliana Rabbi and I discuss the challenges associated with this. 
• Chase Warrington discusses his own struggles adapting to much of the digital nomad lifestyle and the adjustments he had to make to thrive while travelling.

Listen To The Full Episodes 

157: Working Remote From Spain – Chase Warrington

142: How To Land Your Dream Remote Job Faster – Juliana Rabbi 

132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips

138: Digital Nomad Life In Asia – Nimrod Dean Kuchel

Conclusion

I can’t believe 2021 has come to an end and 2022 is only a few days from now. I hope you enjoy the highlights from these amazing episodes. 

As always, I love my guests. They bring their best to our show, and I can’t imagine anything better. 

If you happen to be listening to this episode in years to come, you’ll find the content to be evergreen and always applicable. Enjoy the strategies, tips and tricks.

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Today on the Expat Money Show we’re going to do something a little different. We have gone back through 2021 and we have picked out some of the best clips of the year on ‘Why Go Remote And How To Get Started’. We had some amazing guests this year so we mashed them all together to tell a story. I know you’ll really enjoy this episode.

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED…

• Mikkel and Nimrod Dean Kuchel discuss how COVID showed everyone that remote work is possible, and how to get over limiting beliefs on becoming a digital nomad, and how easy it is to get started.
• Marissa Meddin details the 4 ways you can become a digital nomad.
• Listen in to hear what opportunities that people have when leaving the 9-5 job.
• Kari DePhillips and I discuss the conscious decisions you need to make, and the steps to go remote today, instead of putting it off.
• Do you believe that you need to reinvent yourself when you start out as a digital nomad or to work remote? Nimrod Dean Kuchel tells us why you need to shift your belief pattern.
• Julianna Rabbi discusses why it was so important that you spend time with people that understood you and your passion to travel.
• Marissa Meddin explains how she has helped others to overcome fears of life abroad with baby steps and how she can help you.
• I talk to Nimrod Dean Kuchel about having the “courage” to be a digital nomad, and how it takes courage to live the “normal” life.
• Marissa Meddin and I discuss strategies for negotiating remote work with employers, you’ll love these ideas!
• Kari DePhillips discusses the “sunk cost fallacy” that holds many people back and how to take actionable steps towards becoming a digital nomad.
• Marissa Meddin and I discuss how to overcome barriers with getting employers to agree to remote work.

Listen To The Full Episodes

132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips 

138: Digital Nomad Life In Asia – Nimrod Dean Kuchel 

142: How To Land Your Dream Remote Job Faster – Juliana Rabbi 

149: How To Work Online So You Can Live On The Beach – Marisa Meddin

CONCLUSION

What a year we have had. I always have a great time chatting with my guests, and this episode brings together 4 amazing episodes that have something in common: being a digital nomad and working remotely. So if these topics speak to you, don’t miss this episode. 

I hope you enjoy our Best of 2021 Special episode and have a great Christmas!

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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 Alex Bales, a freelance digital marketer who made the transition to digital nomad life on January 1, 2020. Well, we all know what happened next. Despite the COVID pandemic and resulting lockdowns, he has lived the greater part of two years out of a suitcase, off the beaten path and traversing the Middle East, Balkans, and the Caucasus, visiting 80+ cities and 16 countries (17 if you count the unrecognized breakaway state of Transnistria).

Here is a sneak peek of what we discussed…

• Do you find yourself disillusioned with your home country? Maybe the USA or Canada? Alex talks about his stay in Iran and the eye-opening experience he had there.
• Do you think you know and understand the world from your geography and history classes in high school? Ya, me too…except what we were taught way back then is not reality as Mikkel and Alex tell us.
• Maybe you haven’t been able to travel as of yet, after Covid hit the world, everyone just stopped vacationing. Alex didn’t! Listen in as he talks as a new traveller, having little to no experience and where he went and what he saw…you will be amazed!
• Imagine as a young adult, going to your family and telling them you’re going to Iran on vacation…can you imagine what your parents are going to say! Listen in to some words of advice!
• Mikkel and Alex talk about the forbidden land of Saudi Arabia. What it’s like? Why would you want to go there?, what all the fascination about the country is…and why it is #1 on Mikkel’s bucket list!
• Listen in to hear Mikkel talk about which countries are on the top of his bucket list, other than Saudi Arabia. Maybe one of them is on your list too!
• Imagine yourself, arriving in Tbilisi, Georgia…just as the pandemic was starting in March 2020. What was life like arriving in a foreign country, where you don’t speak the language, with English not widely spoken, jumping into uncertain waters, and the fear of Covid being almost unspeakable! 
• Have you ever wondered how safe using a mask being outside is, or inside for that matter? Alex has this horrible accident that he tells us about, not speaking the language and having to rely on Google translate…one more reason to dislike the use of masks!
• If you’ve wondered what country had the most locked-down mandates in The Balkans and what countries were the freest, you’ll really enjoy this episode.

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

160: Mikkel Thorup – Expat Life Secrets Across The Globe

132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips

131: Travelling To Brazil During The Pandemic – Mikkel Thorup

HOW TO REACH ALEX BALES

EmpowerUMarketing

CONCLUSION:

I’m so happy to hear about Alex and his travels over the past 2 years. He has travelled to a bunch of countries that are on the top of my travel list I want to go to. Saudi, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and more. I’m going to have to start planning for 2022!!

This was a fun episode with Alex, I know you’ll really enjoy it too!

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Recently I was interviewed by Allen Koski and Andrew Jernigan about the expat world, there is a lot of important things in this interview that I really wanted to share this episode with you, my listeners. 

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

• Why my backstory is so important and why I am who I am.
• How life as a backpacker 20 years ago, was immensely different from today’s digital nomad and what can be learned from living those life lessons.
• Advice to those who are frustrated who want to pay less taxes and have the freedom they were always promised.
• The 4 different ways to get citizenship, which one will suit you best and why your life could depend on it!
• What happens if you don’t have the legal right to work and live in a country? 
• How to make and move your money around the world.
• Five critical advantages of living and working in a country that you have residency or citizenship in, aside from your country of origin.
• Who benefits most from having a 2nd document in today’s crazy world?
• If you’re from a high-risk country, with a crappy passport, learn how you can change your life forever!
• Why Panama is still the very best country in the world to gain a 2nd residency. 

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

150: Six Months In Florianópolis, Brazil – Complete Update – Mikkel Thorup

116: How To Move To Panama Or Use It As Your Plan-B Residency – Mikkel Thorup

115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong

HOW TO REACH 

Expat Money Show

Expat Secrets: How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas & Make Giant Piles of Money

CONCLUSION:

I love getting interviewed on other people’s podcasts. I really enjoy telling my story so that my message can inspire more and more people. Helping people with their plan B, saving on taxes (or eliminating them), and moving overseas is just a great way to live. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode.

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Today’s guest is Chase Warrington, an American expat currently living in Spain with his wife, Allison, and their dog, Koda. (I am told that Koda has a passport, too.) He’s the Head of Remote at Doist, a leading remote-first company, and a contributor to some of the top remote-work outlets, such as Remote-how, repeople, Future of Work, and others. 

After calling half a dozen countries “home,” Chase is passionate about making location independence the new norm and helping others experience a life beyond borders.  

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

• Advice to the would-be digital nomad. What 2022 will look like? 
• Do you wonder who is suited for being a digital nomad? 
• Absolute best 3 tips for remote workers to get hired immediately!
• Swap stories of world travelling, what made them pack up everything and move to a new country, what drove them to see new lands, meet new people.
• Are your parents and friends still bugging you to settle down, have kids, white picket fence? Listen in to hear how Chase deals with it.
• Or about ‘being lucky’!! When people say, you’re lucky to get to travel and see new places and eat new food and make new friends…I wish I could do that! Does that make you mad?
• Chase talks about the sacrifices he made early on… loss of perks, low pay just to be location independent, and how now, those same things aren’t perks, people are demanding them. 
• Imagine this; surrounded by 3 oceans, the Pyrenees mountains, sunshine, amazing food and about 25% English speakers…heaven! Chase tells us where this is and how you can live there too!

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

149: How To Work Online So You Can Live On The Beach – Marisa Meddin

133: How to Find Cheap Flights To See The World On A Budget – Jen Ruiz

132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips

HOW TO REACH CHASE WARRINGTON 

Twitter: @dcwarrington

Instagram: @dcwarrington 

blog.Doist.com

aboutabroad.com

CONCLUSION:

Fun conversation with Chase. I love swapping stories with fellow world travellers. Life is different today than when I started travelling 21 years ago. I backpacked, slept on people’s couches, and learned the local language because it just made sense. Now, everything is online and digital. What an amazing world we live in!

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Today’s guest is Rob Cosman, a fellow Canadian who has been living and working in Costa Rica since 2017 and loves it. He has been selling online in various ways since 1998, when he made his very first website and launched a company selling online craft products. Today, he sells on Amazon and other online marketplaces and helps Amazon and eCommerce sellers design the lifestyle they want with his company Selling From The Beach. 

HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Great story of perseverance and family, and when the time is right to just go for it. 
• What happens when you find that the life you are leading is just not that much fun anymore. Working every day, 9-5, for what?
• Living in the Caymans and Costa Rica and what that looks like for a Canadian.
• So why Costa Rica? Of all the places on the globe, what would make a family of 4 pack everything up in Toronto and move south?
• You’re about to make one of the most important decisions in your life, so everyone better be on the same page, but what if that’s not the case? How do you handle that?
• What does life look like when you have small children and decide to leave the only home they’ve ever known to move to a country that speaks a different language and you’ll know no one? How do children handle that sort of adjustment? And is the education system well suited for your kids?
• Growing a business overseas, the pitfalls, the advantages, what they learned through renting and then buying a home in Costa Rica and getting their permanent residency card. 
• 5 years have now come and gone. Was moving to Costa Rica a good decision? Would they do it all over again?

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

123: Investing In Foreign Stock Markets Like A Boss – Eric Schleien

124: One Euro Homes In Italy And How You Can Purchase Them Today – Karl Pierre

134: Selling A Billion-Dollar Brand And What Comes Next – Travis Rosbach

HOW TO REACH ROB COSMAN

Selling From The Beach

CONCLUSION:

I had a fantastic conversation with Rob. He is truly living his dream life: with his wife and children, on the beach, and helping others create what he has created. If you are thinking of a change in career or are already a seller on Amazon, you’ll love this episode. Check out Rob’s courses; he is awesome. 

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Today’s guest is Yaro Starak, co-founder of InboxDone.com. He is an Angel Investor of 30+ companies, has built a Solar Farm In Ukraine, earned $2 Million from blogging and travelled the world living in AirBnb’s in 26 cities all while growing his business working only 2 hours per day. 

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

• Exactly how Yaro started and grew a business and sold for a profit. Not once but twice.
• A common myth about being an Angel Investor. This is an important concept to always understand when you want to make money as an investor. 
• Are you truly interested in freedom, real freedom, then listen in to hear the best advice ever!
• How you can achieve a 7 or 8 figure business with only 2 or 3 employees, and what you need to have in place to achieve those goals!
• Exactly how to build a business like a solar farm, what is needed and how to maintain good cash flow for years to come.
• Have you ever wondered what life would be like travelling the world and living in Airbnb’s and hotels? What are the life lessons learned!
• How to listen to your gut when it says, ‘I don’t want a job, I want to travel’ and how to make that your reality.
• Ever wonder what the best skills are to have as an entrepreneur? Listen in as Yaro and Mikkel talk about what they had to do, especially in the beginning of their careers.
• Best quote of the day, ‘It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep’

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

135: Living A Perpetual Traveller Lifestyle – Sergio Von Facchin

133: How to Find Cheap Flights To See The World On A Budget – Jen Ruiz

129: How To Move To Saipan Without A Visa Or Even A Passport – Vin Armani

HOW TO REACH YARO STARAK

https://www.inboxdone.com/

http://twitter.com/yarostarak

http://instagram.com/yarostarak

CONCLUSION:

I had a great conversation with Yaro. After all these years, his main business is InboxDone, an email management company with a team of 25 serving clients worldwide.

I am certainly a great candidate for using his service. I probably spend a good 5 hours every day, opening, reading and responding to emails. I think it’s time to give up my habit and call on the expertise of Yaro. If you are in the same position as me, what a great service to free up some really valuable time to build your business.

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Chris Penn from Off Grid Skoolie has been living and travelling in vehicles for over 10 years now. His journey started in a self-converted camper van, and today, he lives full time in a 2002 Blue Bird Skoolie. After spending 3 years in a Class A motorhome, he knew something had to change.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Listen in while Chris talks about the extensive renovations required after buying his 2002 Blue Bird Skoolie.
• What happens when you realize that you want something bigger and better…
• What life is really like living in a BlueBird Skoolie and travelling through Alaska, Canada and the entire USA for more than 10 years?
• Mikkel and Chris talk shop…1700w of solar, 900ah of lithium battery storage, 26quft. Of cold food storage and 200 gallons of fresh water capacity. Now that’s the way to travel!
• What does life look like after the culmination of lessons learned from hundreds of thousands of miles travelling in many different kinds of vehicles?
• Off-grid life and what features are important when you spend several months on the road. 
• Favourite quote of the day: Don’t talk about it, be about it
• Life can be absolutely amazing doing something that makes you happy, and driving coast to coast in a Skoolie is what does it for Chris. But what about money? Chris talks about earning a living, a good living. 
• Chris and Mikkel share travel stories, what living on the road can teach someone and is being a digital nomad and seeing the world really in your blood.

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

143: Building A Business And Finding Romance In Brazil – Kevin Koskella

140: How To Live Your Life Unconstrained – Myles Wakeham

135: Living A Perpetual Traveller Lifestyle – Sergio Von Facchin

HOW TO REACH CHRIS PENN

TheOffgridSkoolie.com

Tinyhometour.com

Zepplin travels.com

CONCLUSION:

What a great life Chris has! He travels at his leisure, teaches people how to create a life like his, and works on projects that he loves to earn a great income for himself and his dog! 

I’ve always wanted to rent an RV and travel through Europe or North America. It sounds better every day!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Sarah Tarvin from PolyglotandTot. Sarah does language acquisition and goal achievement coaching and currently uses 8 languages: English, German, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, Hindi and Arabic.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• What is life like in a family that speaks 8 languages fluently and understands another 16, enough so that they can travel the world and be able to talk like a local?
• The most crucial languages that you and your family need to learn for the future. Not just personal but for business.
• What is the most important thing to have and do for you and your family to be fluent in several languages?
• Are you craving to learn a new language? Maybe become a polyglot? What is a polyglot anyways?
• Four tools for you and your spouse to best educate your children on how to learn and speak many languages.
• How long does it take to learn a new language? Can you learn 2 at the same time? Is that a good idea?
• Have you got children? Would you like them to become bilingual or trilingual? When are the best years to be teaching your children a 2nd or 3rd language?
• Some tricks and tips on helping your children learn another language even if you’re not learning it. 
• For people who want desperately to speak a new language but don’t know where to start.
• What language is the most practical and most effective to have your child learn? You probably already know the answer!

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 128: Travelling To Every Country In The World – Salvatore Lavallo
• 115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong
• 083: Secrets to Learning a Foreign Language Quickly – Olly Richards

HOW TO FIND SARAH TARVIN’S WORK

• PolyglotAndTot.com
• chooseyourlifeadventure.com
• Instagram 

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CONCLUSION

I had so much fun talking with Sarah. She is a wealth of information and if you and your family are looking to take your language skills to another level, please reach out to Sarah. If you are trying to learn a new language or have your children learn a new language, pass an exam in a foreign language or make a presentation in a 2nd language, then Sarah is your gal. So, so knowledgeable, and really friendly and fun to talk with!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Juliana Rabbi, a Career Coach who helps professionals to land a remote job faster. She is a digital nomad, minimalist, yoga and dog lover. She has been to 51 countries, and counting!

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Were you one of the millions of 9-5ers in 2020 that went to work on Monday and on Tuesday they told you to stay home? And are you still trying to figure out what to do?
• The 5 critical advantages of working with a Career Coach to land the job of your dreams, in some of the most exotic locations, and taking years off your search….Once you grasp these 5 advantages you’ll never go back to doing it yourself…. 
• Who really benefits from working the traditional 9-5 job? If it’s you, that is fantastic, if that’s not you, and you’re not sure what to do next, then Juliana will get you there faster
• The great secrets behind how to travel the world and work from anywhere you want
• Some of the huge benefits of travelling the world during Covid
• How you can achieve your dream job, in record time 
• A common myth about becoming a digital nomad during Covid 
• Wondering what solo travel looks like during Covid? Juliana talks about the 51 countries she’s been able to visit that have touched her life in a way that nothing else has
• And so much more…

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips
• 133: How to Find Cheap Flights To See The World On A Budget – Jen Ruiz
• 115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong

HOW TO FIND JULIANA RABBI’S WORK

• LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/julianarabbi-career-coach
• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/julianarabbi
• Website – www.julianarabbi.com

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CONCLUSION

After 15 years of working as a corporate recruiter, Juliana really knows and understands what the other side is looking for, so she has that uncanny ability to help her clients achieve their goals so much faster. I love chatting with guests that really know their niche.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is an expat living in Copenhagen, Denmark and has over 12 years of Marketing and Startup Experience. He is an International Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Startup Junkie, Growth Hacker, Mentor and 6-time Course Designer and main instructor for Talent Garden’s Growth-Hacking Course.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Step-by-step instructions on how to live as a digital nomad in a country that is extremely different from your country of birth, and how to enjoy a really great life
• How to have employees that work for free and love the work they do 
• The absolute best advice for beginners of new start-ups 
• The disgusting amount of taxes you are expected to pay in Denmark and making it work for you anyways
• If you love cold calling, that’s great, but if you hate it, listen in to some really awesome tricks
• One key concept you must understand about moving your life to another country, that can lead you to building possibly 6 startups
• A common myth about starting a business in Denmark…the bicycles, the pretty city and the gorgeous girls.
• And so much more…

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 135: Living A Perpetual Traveller Lifestyle – Sergio Von Facchin
• 129: How To Move To Saipan Without A Visa Or Even A Passport – Vin Armani
• 137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer

HOW TO FIND TAYLOR RYAN’S WORK

• KlintMarketing.com – Creative Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking Agency
• GrowthSecrets.org – Online Digital Marketing Course
• TaylorRyan.io – Public speaker, workshops, and innovation consulting
• ArchitectureQuote.com – Saas Platform for Architects

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CONCLUSION

This was a really fun interview with Taylor, he certainly made me laugh. It’s always great to chat with someone that has moved to another country, for whatever the reasons, and has stayed, in spite of the differences! If you are thinking about making a move, don’t know to where, or even the how, then make sure you listen to Taylor and me, we unpack a ton!

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

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

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

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 109: How To Find Freedom And Travel Like A Boss – Johnny FD
• 113: Tariq Dennison – Tax Optimized Retirement Accounts for Expats
• 116: How To Move To Panama Or Use It As Your Plan-B Residency – Mikkel Thorup

HOW TO FIND DEAN KUCHEL’S WORK

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

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CONCLUSION

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

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Sergio Von Facchin, a Global Citizen, Perpetual Traveler, founder of GoodbyeMatrix, and an internationalization Strategist.

He teaches his clients the best options for business structuring and to optimize an international life. He focuses on legal strategies for tax optimization, how you can quickly grow a fortune, and how to live a free life while doing it.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Step by step instructions on how to live as a digital nomad, grow your fortune, and live life freely
• Exactly what it takes to opt-out of your country especially during these horrific times with Covid and mass lockdowns 
• The single best countries you can stay as a perpetual tourist and what countries you can apply for residency in?
• The absolute best 3 residency visas during Covid
• The one feature that will have you begging to get residency in Panama
• The 5 critical strategies for becoming a digital nomad and living an amazing life
• The great secret of where people are going and why they are drawn to these countries
• Why it’s essentially important to do things legally and in a structured way, not cutting corners.
• Worried about safety? Listen in as Sergio and Mikkel discuss which countries are the safest and what countries are no doubt unsafe
• A sneak peek into getting CNN to do your marketing for you  
• A common myth about Mexico…is it really that great of a country to live in? 
• Step by step answers to why working with an expert like Mikkel or Sergio is so beneficial and why going it alone can be the worst mistake you could make.
• And most importantly, countries that you just don’t want to visit or live in right now (you will be so surprised!)

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 130: Travelling To Costa Rica During The Pandemic – Mikkel Thorup – The Expat Money Show – With Mikkel Thorup
• 118: How To Move To Panama Or Use It As Your Plan-B Residency
• 049: Gregor Gregersen – Electric Vehicle Metals Held In Singaporean Vault – Next Big Commodity To Boom

HOW TO FIND SERGIO VON FACCHIN’S WORK

• https://goodbyematrix.com

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CONCLUSION

I always enjoy chatting with like-minded entrepreneurs who are living the life they love and are able to do what they love for a living. Teaching others how to be self-reliant, leave their country of birth and grow their wealth.

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Today’s guest on The Expat Money Show is Jen Ruiz, a lawyer turned travel blogger who took 20 trips in 12 months while employed full-time. Jen has been featured by The Washington Post, ABC News, and Huffington Post as a budget and solo travel expert. She is also a #1 Amazon bestselling author. Her debut book, “The Affordable Flight Guide: How to Find Cheap Flights and See the World on a Budget” is the 2018 Readers’ Favorite award winner.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• How to take 20 trips in 12 months while still working full time.
• The absolute best trick about feeling safe and keeping safe when travelling the world
• Exactly how to take what you love most and make it your career
• The absolute best way to travel for beginners.
• The greatest secret to getting cheap flights anywhere in the world and at any time. (especially during these crazy times with Covid lockdowns)
• How life lessons from 20 years ago can still make a huge impact on your life today!
• The great secret of balancing travel, life and working full time
• The one tool you need to keep handy so that the airlines don’t take advantage of you.
• And more!

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 127: Lockdowns Around The World And Where It’s Safe To Go – Jeffrey Tucker
• 074: Nora Dunn – How To Pay Nothing For Accommodations And Travel The World Rent Free
• 096: Kristin Wilson – How To Be A Digital Nomad

HOW TO FIND JEN RUIZ’S WORK

• JenOnAJetPlane.com
• @jenonajetplane

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CONCLUSION

Really interesting talking with someone that has left what most would call a lucrative job, one that takes a ton of education and knowledge to do, and trade it all in for travel, writing and blogging. The key is that Jen loves what she does, she has a passion for travel and I totally understand that.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Kari DePhillips, Co-host of the Workationing Podcast, a digital nomad, and is the CEO of The Content Factory, a digital PR agency that specializes in SEO and social media marketing. The Content Factory is one of the top SEO agencies in the English-speaking world and has been featured in Inc, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and many other media outlets for their digital marketing expertise and work culture.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• How you can build an agency from $500 into a company that represents multiple billion-dollar brands.
• What the secrets are to Kari’s success as a digital nomad.
• How to become a digital nomad despite half the world still being in lockdown and make a killing at it.
• Amazing stories of travelling the world, doing crazy stuff all while building a business, and being one of the top SEO agencies in the English-speaking world!
• Killer stories of being in South Africa, Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, and other amazing locations all while working a full-time job.
• Who really controls your life, and how you can change that.
• Why becoming a Digital Nomad in 2021 will change your life.
• Why this breakthrough concept has thousands of people leaving their homes and seeing the world
• And more!

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• EP 109: How To Find Freedom And Travel Like A Boss – Johnny FD
• EP 096: Kristin Wilson – How To Be A Digital Nomad
• EP 131: Travelling To Brazil During The Pandemic – Mikkel Thorup

HOW TO FIND KARI DEPHILLIPS’ WORK

• contentfac.com
• workationing.com

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CONCLUSION

Such an interesting hour spent with someone that loves to travel, almost as much as I do. Kari has done some crazy stuff, has lived a really fun life all while building a company on her own terms. If you’re thinking even for one moment about leaving your 9-5 job and travelling the world and working, then you have to listen to 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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Happy Holidays to all of our listeners of The Expat Money Show. Today is Christmas Day and we thought we would do something a little different.  As a Christmas gift to me, what I would really love is for you to share this episode with your friends and family. It helps us grow and while you’re there, please leave us an honest review.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

Going Global – Best of 2020

Carter Clews

• Chilling start but we have some real solutions for you in this episode so I hope you pay close attention to this entire episode
• Here is Carter Clews from Episode #95 on your future Freedom in the USA…

Travis Luther

• That’s some terrifying ideas
• Let’s go beyond the politics and the government infringement let’s discuss the data, traditionally what are some other reasons people leaving their homes to be Expats and where are they going
• Here is Travis Luther from Episode #93 who has studied this academically, let’s listen to what he has to say about it…

Kristin Wilson

• What are the options that are available for long term travel… expat’s, digital nomads, retirees, entrepreneurs, slow travel
• Here is Kristin Wilson from Episode #96 to discuss all of this and more…

Daniel Prince

• Maybe getting rid of all your stuff and just jumping in with both feet is a bit much for you to start off.
• Here is Daniel Prince from Episode #98 to discuss an alternative and how he travelled around the world rent-free for years on end with his wife and 4 kids…

Johnny FD

• You might be listening to all this but still not know where to go.
• Here is Johnny FD from Episode #109 to discuss the Expat and Digital Nomad hotspots around the world and put the pieces together…

Issac Morehouse

• Are you thinking “this is great, but I have kids, what am going to do with them?”
• In the next conversation from Episode #94, Isaac Morehouse and I discuss homeschooling and other alternative forms of education. We look at how kids learn best and the opportunities that could be available to them by going overseas…

John Palumbo

• Next, we have some very valuable advice on how to protect your downside when travelling internationally.
• Listen to John Palumbo from Episode #97 discuss his one and only horror story from a career investing internationally…

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CONCLUSION

There you have it, some of the highlights from 2020 on how to Go Global. I have dedicated my life to being an Expat, and I want to express my gratitude to YOU and all my listeners and fans. It’s incredible to produce content and talk about what I’m most passionate about, so thank you! We have amazing plans for next year, including more country-specific masterclasses, group discussions, exciting new guests, and a whole heap of other exciting things. Please remember to subscribe to your favourite app and leave an honest review—it helps spread the word and share this podcast with the world. If you want to join the discussion and connect with other fans, make sure to join our free Facebook group, Expat Money Forum, at ExpatMoneyShow.com/forum.

So that’s it, I hope you have an awesome holiday and we will see you in 2021!!!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Johnny FD from Travel Like a Boss Podcast and the founder of the Digital Nomad super conference, the Nomad Summit. Johnny is a location-independent entrepreneur who began travelling the world in 2008.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• How to go from corporate America and making $50 K a year to being a Scuba Dive Master and then to a Profession Muy Thai Fighter – How does that happen!!
• Visa’s and work permits around the globe
• The process of how to open and run a successful business
• Creating good karma
• What it was like living and working in Thailand in 2008
• Up & coming countries that are like Thailand
• Tbilisi, Georgia
• 8 years of running a Digital Nomad Summit around the globe and what that looked like in 2020
• What will happen in 2021 with the Digital Nomad Summit
• and tons more…

HOW TO FIND JOHNNY’S WORK

• Travel Like a Boss
• Johnny FD YouTube

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CONCLUSION

2020 has been a really tough year for so many people and businesses. As we know, travelling has almost come to a complete halt, but that’s not going to go on forever. Listen to this episode with the mindset that 2021 and going forward will be awesome years. Reach out to Johnny if you love the idea of having a Digital Nomad Summit in 2021, I know he would love to hear from you!

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Over the past 3 years of interviewing guests, we’ve usually come at it from the ownership side, or at least from the managerial side of a business. We talk about what our guest does for a living or how they left the crazy lifestyle of Corporate America and travelled as an expat and became an entrepreneur.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Becoming part of a community
• 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
• Fear Setting Exercise
• Love Home Swap and how it works
• Measuring Success
• Sir Ken Robinson
• Selling everything and moving to Thailand
• Home sitting/Pet sitting
• Digital Nomad
• Dual Citizenship
• And so much more!

HOW TO FIND DANIEL PRINCE’S WORK

• Blog: Prince off the Grid – talks about homeschooling, world schooling, travel, entrepreneurship, digital nomads.
• Book: Choose Life: The Tools, Tricks, and Hacks of Long-Term Family Travellers, Worldschoolers and Digital Nomads
• Twitter: @princey1976
• Podcast: Once BITten!

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• EP 068: Gunnar Garfors – Travel Adventurer Visits Every Country In The world Twice!
• EP 058: Pete Sisco – How To Start An Online Business So You Can Safely Leave The Rat Race

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CONCLUSION

Well, I gotta say, Daniel Prince, is leading his life better than almost anyone I know and is having just a great time. I so enjoyed this interview with Daniel, that we immediately got a membership with Love Home Swap and can’t wait to travel the world, homeschooling my daughter and really have the best life I could ever imagine.

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On today’s episode of The Expat Money Show, our next guest has been a full-time digital nomad and expat for the past 15 years, travelling throughout more than 60 countries and has helped thousands of people move, retire, or work abroad.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• How to invent your own job
• International real estate
• Freedom
• Pre coronavirus and post coronavirus
• Owning or renting your primary residence
• WiFi Tribe: https://wifitribe.co/
• Remote Year: http://remoteyear.com/
• Hacker Paradise: https://www.hackerparadise.org/
• Work Wanderers: https://www.workwanderers.com/
• Nomad Summit: http://nomadsummit.com/
• Nomad Cruise: https://www.nomadcruise.com/
• Coworking Bansko: https://coworkingbansko.com/
• Internations: http://internations.org/

HOW TO FIND KRISTIN’S WORK

• You can find Kristin on her YouTube Channels: Traveling with Kristin  And Digital Nomad TV 
• Her Podcast: Badass Digital Nomads Podcast 
• And her websites: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com  and 
• www.digitalnomadbootcamp.com
• As promised, here is the link for the Estonia Digital Nomad Visa Program: https://youtu.be/z0hUBpzk4Ds

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CONCLUSION

What a fun episode this was to do with Kristin. I had the privilege of being a guest on her podcast Badass Digital Nomads Podcast last week and today she is on our show. If you’re at all interested in the digital nomad lifestyle, then listen to this really informative and interesting podcast.

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