Casco Viejo in Panama City wasn’t always the vibrant, world-class destination it is today. Just a few decades ago, much of the historic district had been left to decay and certainly not a place you’d visit if you were in the country. Today, it stands as one of Latin America’s greatest urban revival stories.

In today’s episode, I sit down with my good friend and Panama developer Simone Di Giovanni to discuss Casco Viejo’s remarkable transformation and what makes Panama such a compelling place to live and invest. Enjoy!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Tune in as Simone shares why he left his native Italy and ultimately chose Panama over Miami as his new home abroad
• Listen in as we discuss the remarkable transformation of Casco Viejo from a neglected historic district into one of Panama’s most visited destinations
• Learn why Plaza Santa Ana is becoming the next chapter in Casco Viejo’s revival and why it continues to attract investors
• Hear why all the pieces have come together to make Casco Viejo one of Latin America’s greatest urban revival stories

THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2026: FREEDOM IS RISING IN LATIN AMERICA!

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom Is Rising In Latin America from October 1-2, where we’ll help you learn everything you need to know about crafting a Plan-B centred in the region. We’ll cover the geopolitical trends, residency and citizenship programs, the lifestyle on the ground, and so much more over these two jam-packed days. This is a free event open to the entire community. Get your complimentary tickets here: expatmoneysummit.com

JOIN OUR TELEGRAM CHANNEL

Not everything belongs in an email, so be sure to join our Telegram channel so you can stay up-to-date on the most important expat-related news and information. I highly encourage you all to not only join, but participate in the discussion. Join here: ExpatMoney.com/Telegram

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{Note: Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are accepted as forms of payment for the project discussed in today’s episode.}

For nearly 7 years, I have called Panama my home. And I’ve helped a ton of people help to make it their home as well, whether as a “Plan-B” or as their primary residence. But there’s one thing I always get asked about that Panama has been missing… until now.

In this episode, I’m sharing a project that has been years in the making. It’s the result of countless conversations, extensive planning, and a vision for what coastal living in Panama could look like when it’s done right. If you’ve ever dreamed of combining lifestyle, community, and long-term opportunity in one place, you’ll need to lock in and pay close attention to this presentation.

Enjoy!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Tune in to discover why Panama continues to attract expats, investors, and freedom-minded families from around the world.
• Learn what makes this stretch of Panama’s Pacific Coast so unique, from its natural beauty to modern infrastructure and easy access to Panama City.
• Hear how I worked with my partners on the ground in Panama to put together this project designed specifically to support the needs of the expat community in Panama. 
• Find out how qualifying real estate investments can open the door to permanent residency in Panama and provide a pathway toward citizenship.

If you’d like to learn more about the project discussed in this episode, you can connect directly with Kiley and her team by emailing Expat@GLP.com.pa. 

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Brazil’s Northeast is quickly becoming one of the most compelling real estate opportunities in the world, and today, we continue to build on yesterday’s episode with a deeper dive into the region.

In today’s episode, I sat down again with Michael Kruger to answer the biggest questions from our community and go deeper into the practical side of this opportunity. If you listened to yesterday’s episode and wanted more clarity before taking the next step, this is where we cover it.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Tune in to clarity on all the details surrounding property ownership in the region, including titling and whether you need a Brazilian bank account
• Learn how investing in Brazil’s Northeast region could qualify you for Brazilian residency
• Get the inside scoop on how investors factor construction timelines, environmental approvals, and coastal regulations into investment decisions
• Find out how occupancy rates, pricing strategy, and demand projections are calculated

If you still have additional questions that weren’t covered or if you’re already ready to discuss the next steps, please email Michael Kruger at expat@beachfrontoffers.com. 

SUBSCRIBE TO THE BRAZIL BEACHFRONT NEWSLETTER

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

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362: Brazil Beyond the Headlines: Perception vs. Reality

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

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

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

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

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

Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Prices go up after January 9th, and space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Paraguay September 2025 Tour Video

St. Kitts Family Legacy Mastermind

Expat Money Tours

Expat Money Membership Breakdown

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

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

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

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

JOIN US IN COLOMBIA THIS NOVEMBER

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

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

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

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

Reserve your free ticket today.

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Owning precious metals offshore is one of the cornerstones of any fully formed Plan-B. With governments constantly inflating currencies and manipulating markets, owning history’s most reliable form of currency is a no-brainer. But keeping metals buried in your backyard or even in a local bank vault carries enormous risks. This is where the necessity of offshore vaults comes into play. 

In today’s episode, I am joined by Jeremey Varlow, who oversees Business Development & SWP Capital for Strategic Wealth Preservation (SWP) in the Cayman Islands. Jeremy shares the story of how he found himself moving to the Cayman Islands from Vancouver, what life is like in Cayman for residents and investors alike, and what makes Cayman such an ideal offshore jurisdiction. 

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Tune in as Jeremy shares the unique set of circumstances that led him from Canada to the Cayman Islands
• Listen in to hear about Jeremy’s pathway to achieving Permanent Residency in Cayman, and what the eventual path to citizenship looks like
• Learn what makes Cayman the premier offshore jurisdiction in the Caribbean
• Find out how you can use offshore gold holdings for your financing by taking loans backed by your own gold. Amazing!

OFFSHORE GOLD AND SILVER

If you’re in the process of crafting your Plan-B, you need to get serious about offshore precious metals storage. Head to expatmoney.com/gold to learn more about how you can work directly with our trusted partners in the Caribbean.

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

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

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

Reserve your free ticket today.

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If you’ve been looking for stability, opportunity, and sovereignty in one place, you need to start paying serious attention to Paraguay. With food independence, energy abundance, and a banking system that quietly outperforms many better-known jurisdictions, Paraguay is becoming a go-to destination for strategic offshore positioning.

In this episode, I read one of our most in-depth Paraguay Potential newsletters and break down why I’ve invested my own money there, and why you might want to do the same.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Tune in to learn why Paraguay is one of the most self-sufficient and export-strong nations in Latin America
• Explore why Ciudad del Este is rapidly becoming a commercial hub for high-level professionals and cross-border trade
• Hear about the luxury expat investment tour we hosted in Paraguay and how you can join us for the next one this September
• Get insider details on two premium units in Paraguay’s most modern development, available exclusively to Expat Money subscribers

SUBSCRIBE TO THE PARAGUAY POTENTIAL NEWSLETTER

If you’re serious about building a strong offshore strategy and want real-time insights into one of Latin America’s most promising jurisdictions, then subscribe to the ParaguayPotential.com/newsletter. Twice a month, you’ll get deal alerts, economic analysis, and firsthand updates from our team and trusted partners working directly in Paraguay. 

And if you’re ready to take the next step and explore specific opportunities, including real estate and land banking, please email my trusted partner, Fernando, directly at Expat@GreenParana.com, Just mention the newsletter, and he’ll walk you through everything.

JOIN US IN PARAGUAY FOR OUR LUXURY EXPAT EXPLORATION & INVESTMENT TOUR 

Join us September 14–21, 2025, for an 8-day luxury expat and investment tour through Paraguay. From real estate and residency to Iguazu Falls and insider access to the country’s booming energy and agriculture sectors, this is your chance to see it all firsthand. Reserve now at ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

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

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

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

Reserve your free ticket today.

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If your retirement money is tied up in an IRA or a 401(k) and exposed to the ups and downs of the U.S. stock market, your retirement savings may be more vulnerable than you think. With growing debt, inflation, and political uncertainty, relying solely on Wall Street is becoming an increasingly risky strategy.

That’s why I brought in Matt Calhoun from Equity Trust for a timely discussion on how to regain control with a self-directed IRA. In this episode, we cover how to use it to invest in foreign real estate and other real assets that can help protect and diversify your portfolio for the long term.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Learn how a self-directed IRA is unique from most in that you can direct and manage your own portfolio, including the type of assets you invest in. 
• Uncover the wide variety of assets that you can own using self-directed IRAs, from precious metals to cryptocurrency to international real estate.
• Discover the very few types of assets that retirement accounts are prohibited from managing. Cross these off your list of investment ideas for IRAs. 
• Hear about the most common mistakes people make using self-directed IRAs so that you don’t make them yourself!

DON’T MISS THE EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT 2025!

Join the Expat Money Summit 2025: The Future is Latin America from October 10-12! This jam-packed 3-day event will teach you how to launch your Latin American Plan B.  Get your complimentary ticket here. 

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Many people spend their entire lives building wealth and security, but end up leaving everything they’ve built tied to a single country, exposing themselves to unnecessary risk. This is exactly why my Private Clients and I utilize a time-tested strategy called “flag planting.” In this episode, I outline how you can do the same legally, efficiently, and confidently, no matter where you’re starting from. Enjoy!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Tune in to discover the nine critical flags you must plant now to shield your life from collapsing systems.
• Listen in to better understand why holding all your assets in USD, CAD, or any fiat currency is financial suicide.
• Discover how global censorship and surveillance are crushing democracy in the West.
• Find out why renouncing US citizenship is no longer a fringe idea but a critical step for Americans serious about protecting their wealth.

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Could you imagine a small Latin American country with a favourable tax regime, an easily attainable residency program, no woke nonsense, and that is still off-the-radar enough to stretch your dollars than most popular expat destinations? Imagine no more, as this perfectly describes why Paraguay is beginning to garner some attention as an expat destination.

Today’s guest, my friend and trusted partner Fernando De Cevallos, first fell in love with Paraguay thirteen years ago and has since found a life of pure fun and adventure through international investing in off-the-radar locations. Enjoy!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH FERNANDO DE CEVALLOS

• Listen in as Fernando details how he first found himself in Paraguay and why he quickly developed a deep connection with the country.
• Discover what Paraguay was like 13 years ago when Fernando first arrived and why it continues to challenge his expectations.
• Find out why, for Fernando, starting a business in Paraguay felt like playing a real-life version of “Sim City.”
• Uncover the factors that make Paraguay one of the most food and energy-independent nations in the world.
• Hear how a pivotal decision to defy his parents changed Fernando’s life trajectory forever.
• Tune in as Fernando shares his passion for helping others invest in and relocate to Paraguay—and how this business has become a pure joy.
• Gain insights into the mindset and culture of Paraguay’s people – is this a culture you’d fit in with?
• By the end of this conversation, you’ll understand why Fernando and I are so excited about Paraguay’s imminent economic boom – and you won’t want to be left out!

HOW TO CONTACT FERNANDO DE CEVALLOS

Email: expat@greenparana.com

JOIN US NEXT FEBRUARY TO TOUR PARAGUAY IN STYLE!

Join us for eight amazing days of travelling, sightseeing, and investment tours, starting in the capital, Asuncion, with time in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, plus a visit to the extraordinary Iguazu Falls. Learn more over at ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay. If you’re interested in joining, email Susan James at trips@expatmoney.com to secure your spot and answer any questions.

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ATTEND THE WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE IN PANAMA!

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

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

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

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

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH TIM HUBBARD

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

HOW TO FIND TIM’S WORK

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

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CONCLUSION

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

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

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

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Are you an American with an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) loaded with mutual funds, investing in the incredibly shaky foundation of the U.S. stock market? Today’s episode is just for you.

This week, I am going to share a recent webinar I held where I invited our new partner, Matt Calhoun from Equity Trust, to discuss how to take control of your retirement with a self-directed IRA and share strategies for using one to invest in foreign real estate. This really is a can’t-miss for my American friends.

TODAY’S PRESENTATION ON USING SELF-DIRECTED IRAS FOR INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE

• Tune in to meet Matt, who was referred to me by a trusted real estate partner as the “best in the business” when it comes to understanding American retirement accounts and foreign real estate. 
• Discover how Matt first became interested in the niche area of self-directed IRAs after previously being involved with more conventional mutual funds.
• Learn how a self-directed IRA is unique from most in that you can direct and manage your own portfolio, including the type of assets you invest in. 
• Uncover the wide variety of assets that you can own using self-directed IRAs, from precious metals to cryptocurrency to international real estate.
• Do you already have an account that can fund a self-directed IRA without your realizing it? Find out the most common ways to fund self-directed IRAs. 
• Learn the differences between a “traditional IRA” and a “Roth” IRA – and the tax implications of each. This knowledge is absolutely crucial for understanding how to use these types of accounts to your benefit properly.
• Discover the very few types of assets that retirement accounts are prohibited from managing. Cross these off your list of investment ideas for IRAs. 
• Hear about the most common mistakes people make using self-directed IRAs so that you don’t make them yourself!
• By the end of this episode, you will know everything you need to know about using your retirement account to purchase international real estate and protecting yourself from a coming stock market crash. 

GET STARTED WITH YOUR SELF-DIRECTED IRA TODAY

Contact our partner Matt by email at m.calhoun@trustetc.com to fill out an application and start taking control of your retirement today. Tell him Mikkel Thorup sent you, and he’ll get you started right away. 

DON’T MISS OUR NEXT WEBINAR!

If you missed this one a few weeks ago, save yourself the trouble next time by bookmarking and frequently checking back at our webinar page.

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CONCLUSION

I am always harping on the fact that the stock market is about the most dangerous place you can have your money right now, so much so that I have nearly divested myself of stocks completely as the world continues to move away from the dollar and the U.S. economy rests on shaky ground. It’s crucial to act now to protect your wealth with overseas investments. 

While this episode won’t necessarily apply to my many listeners from Canada, Australia, Europe and all around the world, stay tuned because we are actively working to put together information about how to utilize retirement accounts from other countries as well. But I’ve had so many American friends and clients asking me about this that I just had to share it, as there are just too many great opportunities out there not to take advantage of if you have the means.

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Today, I want to introduce a new segment in the show, one that my team and I have been talking about internally for a while. It will be known for now as “Expat News.”

The idea is that every quarter or so, as I’m reading the news or going through government websites and I see changes to immigration and programs and things that affect the offshore and expat space, I’ll do one of these episodes breaking it all down. 

So enjoy this premier edition of Expat News, where we’ll discuss a number of stories from the wave of migration from Canada to the popularity of Panama’s investment visa to El Salvador’s interesting – and pricey – citizenship program. Enjoy!

LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

This episode was a little bit of an experiment, so I really would appreciate all of your feedback. Would you like to see more “Expat News” segments in the future? Head over to the Expat Money Forum, and let me know what you think!

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CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed this premier edition of Expat News. I know you’re all busy and probably won’t catch every nugget of expat-related news that passes by, and it’s the same for me. Luckily, I have a team of expert researchers here at Expat Money who make sure the most important stories don’t pass me by, allowing me to give you my thoughts here on the podcast. 

Are you a fan of this type of segment? Be sure to let us know, and I’ll see you back here next Wednesday!

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This is the second part of the presentation I put together with my friend Fernando about the incredible, under-the-radar opportunities for real estate investment in Paraguay.

I met Fernando when I travelled to Paraguay last year to explore the country, and we became not only fast friends but also business partners. I was thrilled to have him come on and share everything he has learned living and investing in Paraguay. We also took some questions from webinar attendees as we recorded it live.

If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to go back and listen to that one first so you’re all caught up. Enjoy!

TODAY’S PANEL ON BUILDING WEALTH IN PARAGUAY’S REAL ESTATE BOOM

• Learn how the last decade of infrastructure development translates to investors entering an area that is proven, tested, and primed for growth.
• Find out how the opportunities available in Paraguay represent an economic “perfect storm” with huge potential for both cash returns and capital appreciation. This is exactly what I look for in my investments. 
• Hear the details of how Fernando’s team at Green Parana handles all of the little details so that the whole process is turnkey for my investors.
• Gain a detailed understanding of the strategies for renting these units – short or long-term, furnished or unfurnished – it’s all up to you!
• Get the inside scoop on the different types of apartments available and the discounts I was able to secure on these units. You will seriously be floored when you hear these prices!
• Find out why I am only looking at this opportunity as an investment, not as a launching pad for moving to Paraguay as an expat, which is really a separate conversation. 
• You are not going to believe the “cherry on top,” as we refer to it, that will be included with these rentals for my investors – this is not something you normally get when you invest in a rental property! 
• Finally, Fernando and I take questions from our live attendees and put to rest any remaining doubts you might have about Paraguay’s coming real estate boom.

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Email us at ExpatMoney@GreenParana.com

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284: Part 1 – Building Wealth In Paraguay’s Real Estate Boom

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CONCLUSION

There’s a reason you have been hearing me talk so much about Paraguay lately, and those reasons should be clear after these last two episodes with Fernando. I never recommend investments that I am not making myself, and I’ve got a number of these units in my portfolio already. 

But as you heard in the presentation, the units I was able to secure for my investors are limited and are already going fast, so be sure to reach out to Fernando ASAP by emailing ExpatMoney@GreenParana.com for more information. My private clients will move to the front of the line, and in fact, I may not even leave this podcast up for long, so don’t hesitate to act!

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Paraguay is a new country for me and is the latest stop on my quest to try to tick off all of the countries in Central and South America. I saw all of Central America over 20 years ago, but there are still some South American countries that are on my bucket list. 

Today, you’ll not only learn about my time in Paraguay and my overall perspective on the country but also get a sense of the kind of things I look for when I am touring a new country for the first time, always with my listeners and clients in mind. 

TODAY’S EPISODE ABOUT PARAGUAY

• Learn about my “hub and spoke” model for touring a country for the first time. 
• Hear about a little mishap with our room upon arriving in Villa Rica and how I turned that into an excuse to have an incredible meal.
• Listen to me describe our tour of a timber plantation, which included seeing a Guinness World Record-holding marvel!
• I describe my visit to an exclusive German-speaking community (you read that right) in the middle of Paraguay!
• Hear another of my tales of travel mishaps – this one involving my attempts to pay a Paraguayan cabbie. 
• Learn how Paraguay has leveraged its hydroelectric power, not just to provide electricity for its own people but also by selling power to neighbouring Brazil. Brilliant!
• I explain how the cheap electricity available in Paraguay has led to a boom in Bitcoin mining in the country – a unique potential area of investment to keep an eye on.
• Listen to me break down several of the exciting real estate investment opportunities I got to check out there. While I can’t advise anyone to act just yet, there are definitely some projects to keep an eye on.

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CONCLUSION

That wraps up my recap of my first time in Paraguay. As you can see, when I visit a country like this, I am there as much more than simply a tourist. Rather, I see myself as the first boots on the ground for any of my listeners or clients who might have an interest in pursuing residency or investments in that particular country. 

I really enjoyed the country and saw a lot of potential investment opportunities there. Be sure to bookmark our website, ExpatMoney.com and sign up for our newsletter to get a ton of content about Paraguay in the coming months.

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Rick Rule is a legendary investor known for his expertise in natural resources, including agriculture, alternative energy, forestry, oil and gas, mining, and water. He is the founder of Sprott US Holdings, which he later merged into Sprott Incorporated in 2011.  

He joins me today to discuss his investment strategy and how listeners can best prepare their portfolios for the forthcoming recession.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH RICK RULE

• Hear Rick break down what he sees as a coming realization that the “chickens are coming home to roost” for natural resources investments.
• Tune in for Rick’s take on the gold market and the economic and political factors that will influence the price of gold in the coming years. 
• Listen to Rick explain why if you try to analyze natural resource companies the same way that you would supermarkets or auto manufacturers, you’ll lose all your money.
• Rick and I discuss the complex nature of investing in the technology sector – and why he avoids it altogether.
• Uncover Rick’s insights on the tricky task of navigating geopolitical factors when investing.
• Find out which surprising country has been the best in Rick’s portfolio – I guarantee you won’t guess this one!
• Listen to why Rick assumes there will be a recession in the next five years – and why he has the track record to be taken seriously!
• Learn why Rick greatly prefers precious metals over cryptocurrency when it comes to preserving your wealth. 
• Find out what investment concept Rick refers to as the “eighth wonder of the world.”
• Hear Rick’s take on the truth about inflation, including his #1 tip on how you can protect yourself.

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HOW TO FIND RICK RULE’S PROJECTS

Rule Investment Media

CONCLUSION

It was an honour to have Rick Rule – an absolute living legend in the investment world – as a guest on the program. Rick’s decades of investing success and track record of predicting recessions made him the perfect person to help prepare listeners for the troubling economic times ahead. I hope you get as much value out of the conversation as I did. Enjoy!

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Today I take a break from format to provide you with an in-depth update on this year’s Expat Money Summit, which is happening from October 2nd to the 6th. I am really, really excited about this Summit, and I can’t explain to you how much work it is to put on, but I’m so thrilled about it. 

I am going to share with you guys how it works, what’s going to be happening there, why you guys want to grab a free ticket, all the speakers, the bonuses, and the whole package. 

Enjoy this episode, and make sure to grab your ticket NOW!

THE EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT

Secure your complimentary ticket today!

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CONCLUSION

Last year’s Summit was an incredible, value-filled week, and this year is primed to be even bigger and better! From familiar faces like Jim Rogers, Marc Faber and Ron Paul to first-time speakers like Peter Schiff, Tom Woods and Tom Luongo, my team and I have gone above and beyond to ensure that this year’s event is like no other. 

Did I mention that you can attend at absolutely NO COST to you whatsoever? 

Reserve your FREE ticket today, and I’ll see you there!

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JIM LENNERTZ

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

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CONCLUSION

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

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Antony Sammeroff is a psychotherapist, economics journalist, the author of Universal Basic Income – For and Against, and the upcoming book Pharma Lie, People Die.

Originally from Scotland, he has spent the past several years since the onset of the UK’s COVId policies living outside the country as a digital nomad in places like Mexico, Costa Rica, Turkey and most recently, India.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ANTONY SAMMEROFF

• Antony and I discuss the nature of remote work and why Antony had already begun moving his work primarily online even before COVID policies shut the world down.
• Hear Antony describe the onset of the absurd COVID policies in his home country of Scotland and how that propelled him to take his business fully remote and to search for more sane parts of the world to reside in.
• Antony points out an interesting side benefit of the COVID travel restrictions – spending time in a place previously hadn’t planned to – in this case, Mexico.
• Hear Antony describe how the “COVID years” altered people’s sense of what they are allowed to say and has caused many to self-censor with friends, family and the workplace. 
• Antony describes the push for “subjectivity” within his education and profession, which is often a cover for leftist bias within institutions. 
• We discuss what it is like to hold “radical” (sane) positions in today’s post-COVID clown world and how Antony helps people in his practice deal with this feeling of friends, family and institutions acting like they are the crazy ones. 
• Antony and I discuss the concept of natural law and why so many libertarians were able to see through much of the BS of the last several years due to their ability to filter things through the natural law model.
• Hear Anthony’s opinion on “conspiracy theories” and mental health after a member of our Expat Money Forum on Facebook questioned my own mental health due to my emails criticizing the World Economic Forum. Does Antony think I’m nuts? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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HOW TO FIND ANTONY’S WORK:

7pharmamyths.com

Beyourselfandloveit.com

Email: antony@beyourselfandloveit.com

CONCLUSION

It was great connecting with Antony and learning about how he has helped others cope with this crazy post-COVID clown world we’ve been living in and how he himself coped by leaving his own country and becoming a digital nomad. This conversation was even a bit therapeutic for me – it’s always nice speaking with someone with a similar view of ethics and natural law.  

Antony is a fantastic example of someone who saw greener pastures elsewhere and didn’t hesitate to take life into his own hands and explore them. 

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH NICK GIAMBRUNO

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

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HOW TO REACH

FinancialUnderground.com

Twitter @NickGiambruno

CONCLUSION

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

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Today on the Expat Money Show, I would like to share a really great webinar that I did with my friend Patrick Hiebert from EcoVillages.Life. The webinar is titled: Expat Life In Honduras – Where To Go And How To Get There.

We had an amazing turnout live, and I wanted to share with all of you this amazing opportunity.

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HOW TO REACH PATRICK HIEBERT

expat@EcoVillages.life

CONCLUSION

I really hope you all enjoyed this presentation as much as I did. Patrick Hiebert is a real pro and certainly understands the importance of self-sustainability and not relying on corporations or the government. 

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Today on the Expat Money Show, I’m going to do a solo episode on Uruguay and my recent trip there. We will discuss what I went through, the experience, and what I learned while there. 

WHAT I DISCOVER ABOUT URUGUAY AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW 

• If you are already a private client, you will love this episode! And if you are not, listen in to hear how you can become a private client, be a part of our amazing community and possibly join us on our tours around the world.
• Why Uruguay? Where did this come from, and why did I decide to go down there? I’ll tell you all about it in detail!
• I talk about what you need to do to immigrate to Uruguay and why it is different from most other countries.
• What happens when you want to bring your children with you, are you allowed to just walk right in?
• The #1 thing about Uruguay I didn’t like, which won’t likely come as a big surprise for most of you and what I would do to combat this nasty aspect to be able to live there.
• What Americans must do to live in Uruguay, and if you don’t follow the rules, you will be denied entry. 
• Find out the top 3 ways to get citizenship in Uruguay, the easy and quickest ways.
• I dig deeper into Uruguay’s citizenship and passport and the most important things you MUST do to obtain it, and if you don’t, chances are likely you will get rejected.
• If you are thinking about having children or adding additional children to your family, I talked to the lawyers about birth tourism. Is this possible? 
• How to be a tax resident in Uruguay? What is the easiest way to accomplish this?
• Find out about cryptocurrency and the tax laws. I think you will like this part.
• Interested in obtaining a firearm while living in Uruguay? I list all the details required to make this happen for you.

RELATED EPISODES

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

178: Ninety-Four Things I Do To Set Myself Up For Success – With Mikkel Thorup

169: Best Foreign Language Learning Techniques, Strategies, And Methods For Shortcutting Your Language Learning Journey –  With Mikkel Thorup

CONCLUSION

This was a fun interview for me. If you want to come on our Expat Exploration & Investment Tour Uruguay that I’m putting together for October, make sure you go to www.expatmoney.com. In the right-hand corner, go to Work With Me. There, you’ll find a letter. Read it, and if it sounds like something you want to do, then fill out the application, and maybe you will get a chance to join me in Uruguay.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Larry Scharf, Senior Vice President of Scharf & Selden, Wealth Management of Raymond James. He specializes in portfolio management with a special passion for precious metals and mining companies. In this interview, we are focused on Larry’s travels visiting dozens of mines around the world and his insights on investing in junior miners for fun and profit.

IN TODAY’S CONVERSATION

• Larry breaks down the difference between mines in a first-world country like Canada to mines in developing countries like Mongolia, I’m positive this will surprise you!
• What happens today, compared to mining in the early 80s, and how they can go back and mine the same area over again.
• And the money-making way that they wanted to mine silver from a bat cave in East Malaysia.
• The excitement involved taking an elevator down to the 1700 level of a mine, surrounded by rock everywhere you look and the mind-blowing fact that there’s only one way back out!
• How gold is leached out of the rock. I bet you have no idea how it’s done, the time it takes and what needs to be done to get ½  gram of gold.
• Great conversation about some of the more interesting countries in South America and how the government can really make a mess of things purely out of greed and which countries Larry will NEVER invest in.  
• Larry shares the companies he likes to work with best.
• Why understanding the culture, the people, the mentality and the work ethic and how everything fits together and plays very strongly into the performance of the mine or the investment itself, and what happens when you don’t do your due diligence.
• I asked Larry to walk me through the process of arriving in a new country, what is he looking for, and what is going to set off alarm bells or make him say ‘okay, this is it, I like it.
• Larry shares what his sweet spot is when he’s looking to invest for himself and his clients. Where does the company need to be for him to give them money and invest for his clients!
• Top tips for those of you who want to get into the mining space, either from the investment side or the hobby side.

HOW TO REACH LARRY SCHARF

Phone or email at Raymond James: 203-635-5409

Raymond James

285 Riverside Avenue

Westport, Connecticut 06880

Attn: Larry Scharf

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

158: Swen Lorenz – Investing in Russia For Massive Profits

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

CONCLUSION

I’ve loved the idea of mining and precious metals since I was young and started my travels across the globe. I’ve been to many private vaults around the world, but never have I been down 1 kilometre in a mine, or watched as they dig for gold! I just had so much fun chatting with Larry, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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

SNEAK PEEK INTO TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH TIM,

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

HOW TO CONTACT TIM HUBBARD

Short Term Rental Riches Podcast

www.restmethods.com

www.midtownstays.com                

RELATED EPISODES 

171: Layover Secrets – How To Get The Most Out Of Every Minute You’ve Got – Michael Wedaa

157: Working Remote From Spain – Chase Warrington 

138: Digital Nomad Life In Asia – Nimrod Dean Kuchel

CONCLUSION

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

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Today on the we are very fortunate to have a returning guest, Swen Lorenz from Undervalued Shares. Swen and I have been friends for a couple of years now, and truthfully, I just love how his brain works. I know you’re really going to enjoy this interview.

A FEW INSIGHTS INTO MY CHAT WITH SWEN,

• How to protect what you’ve got left in your portfolio due to this crazy war with Russia and Ukraine.
• How you can quickly understand the massive changes regarding Russia and Ukraine when it comes to investments and financial planning.
• If you fear being CANCELLED OUT on social media, listen while Swen and I delve into this concept, it will save you a mountain of headaches.
• Top 3 strategies that might not be obvious to you, about investments for the coming year and what Swen is placing his bets on. You will absolutely love this one.
• If you’re concerned about a further wider war in Europe, and you can’t sleep at night, then you must listen to my conversation with Swen as we discuss deglobalization and other extremely important directions that this can all take.
• Top 3 choices for dynamite stocks to put your money into that both Swen & I absolutely love.
• I’ll let you in on some of my best-kept secrets on the choices I’ve made when it comes to buying stocks for my portfolio. 
• Advice to brand new investors that are worried about losing what they have and possibly more because of the events with Russia and Ukraine.
• The most important things to understand about China, Russia and Ukraine and how you can benefit from these decisions when everyone else is afraid too.
• The number one concern you should be aware of during this new crisis the world is facing, you will thank me for this.
• Listen in to learn about my #1 choice for investing in South America, and which country has the best chance of survival in today’s market. 

Other Podcast You Might Like

172: Building A Community For Liberty Minded Entrepreneurs – Jason Stapleton 

160: Expat Life Secrets Across The Globe – Mikkel Thorup

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

How to reach out to Swen Lorenz

ExpatMoneyShow.com/undervalued

CONCLUSION

You will love this conversation I had with Swen Lorenz. He is such a smart and gifted investor and really knows his stuff.

I love picking Swen’s brain and discussing things no one else is talking about so much that this is the second time I’ve had him on my podcast (which never happens) and we also did several YouTube videos when he came to Panama late last year to visit me, make sure to check them out.

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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 is Swen Lorenz, the Founder of Undervalued Shares which serves as an inspiration and research resource for other investors. At just 46 years old, he has 31 years of experience in the stock market. His approach has always been to look at the entire world and pick the best investments for himself and his readers, focusing on easy-to-invest opportunities, DIY investing and community.

HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Why it’s so important to diversify your portfolio and not listen to those that have a negative perception about investing overseas. 
• Best advice for weirdos like us, who are contrarian investors who choose not to invest like the mainstream.
• What happens when you listen to the advice of an investor who looks at the entire world to make the best picks for his readers.
• Listen in to hear about extraordinary opportunities in countries that you never would have imagined in your lifetime. 
• Hear about an emerging investment trend that you won’t want to miss.
• Are people actually talking about moving to Russia for freedom?
• What is happening with Germany and Nuclear power plants? Are they following through with commitments made in 2011?? 
• What has happened to the richest country and state in the world that can’t keep its lights on?
• Swen discusses that over the next 5 years life will not be getting any better and asks the question, ‘do you have your Plan B, 2nd residency, a 2nd passport, offshore gold vault, offshore banking in place?’ And why there has never been a better time in history for Mikkels type of business.
• Listen in to hear the best recommendations for stocks coming out of Russia.
• How to profit in Russia on their terms.
• And lots more for your investing consumption.

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

155 – Angel Investor Makes Millions And Builds A Solar Farm In Ukraine – Yaro Starak

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

113: Tax Optimized Retirement Accounts For Expats – Tariq Dennison

HOW TO REACH 

expatmoneyshow.com/undervalued

Swen promises you’ll get some extra goodies by using this link.

CONCLUSION:

I’ve been friends with Swen for a couple of years now and really trust and value his honest and ethical opinion. If you’re interested in learning more about buying undervalued shares in Russia or anywhere else in the world, use the link above and reach out to Swen. He knows what he’s talking about, so you won’t be disappointed.

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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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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Andrew Holliday, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Ostrich, an app-based community focused on enabling people to achieve their financial goals, regardless of their level of wealth or knowledge. In order to do this, they emphasize habit building, and the behavioural psychology underlying it. They provide the structure for users to work towards their goals with their financial challenges within their mobile app and add social accountability to this by allowing users to connect with one another and see challenge progress. 

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

• Step-by-step instructions on how to become Financially Free in these times of high debts, student loans, and massive credit card debt.
• Exactly how to achieve Financial Freedom from the beginning ….and how to live a freer life whether it’s through saving, investing, giving or spending.
• The absolute best concept for beginner investors and why this solution is safe and easy to use. 
• Being accountable for your finances and life and why it is possibly the most important lesson you will ever learn.
• Who really benefits from you paying off your credit card and student debt earlier than expected and why this one trick can put $$$ in your pocket.
• Listen in to hear Mikkel talk about working 13-14 hours a day for 2 years straight, 6 ½ days a week and what that can look like in your family life.
• The great secret behind wealth and Financial Freedom that no one ever wants to tell you.
• Why it’s essentially impossible to get out of debt the way you’ve been taught in traditional schools and why Andrew and his app, Ostrich, can help you get on the right track.

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

140: How To Live Your Life Unconstrained – Myles Wakeham

138: Digital Nomad Life In Asia – Nimrod Dean Kuchel

113: Tax Optimized Retirement Accounts For Expats – Tariq Dennison

HOW TO REACH ANDREW HOLLIDAY

Get Ostrich

CONCLUSION:

I really enjoy talking about travelling the world and personal finances. Andrew and his partner at Ostrich have figured out how to help people achieve personal financial freedom with their new app and showing how being accountable to one another can be a game-changer.

If you don’t have the amount of money in your savings account that you would like, or you are heavily in debt and can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, or retirement just may not happen for you, then please check out this episode. 

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Brad Warren. Brad helps investors purchase risk mitigated, pre-developed land in high-growth areas. He then assists them with selling their parcels to developers who consolidate that land into larger parcels to build housing, a shopping center, a solar farm, etc. 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• How land banking actually works, from one of the #1 sellers in Southern California. He’ll explain the fine details so you can understand it, even if you know nothing about buying vacant land out in the middle of nowhere.
• The #1 top way to buy land and make a huge profit in 10 years or less, with as little as $25 K
• How to truly tailor a generational and legacy wealth system from anywhere in the world. One where you can set it and forget it
• Why it’s essentially impossible to fail with land banking
• How to be patient and mitigate risk 
• Top 3 ways to not have to dip into your own pockets to buy land and still make amazing returns. 
• 12 different ways you can invest
• Global as possible – use these strategies to buy land anywhere in the world.
• 10 growth factors: some are simple- following the money, applicable to anywhere in the world.
• A sneak peek into land banking, and how very lucrative it can be when done properly.
• What happens when you have a research and acquisition department of 8-10 people all working for you, to ensure you come out on top
• How you can achieve this outcome living somewhere other than in Southern California. What are the prerequisites? What do you need to know before anything else?

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 125: Overcoming Fear Through Travel – Mike Corey
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• 099: How To Buy A European Passport – Laszlo Kiss

HOW TO FIND BRAD WARREN’S WORK

• The best way to reach Brad is by simply emailing him at: brad@bradwarren.com

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CONCLUSION

Truthfully, I really had no idea that land banking was a ‘thing’. However, over the past few months, I’ve had a ton of people reach out to me asking about buying large parcels of land throughout the world. So I looked for the best person I could find on the subject, and voila, I found Brad Warren. He is truly an expert in the field and the company he works for comes highly recommended. This is an episode, where if you want to diversify, and especially with real estate, that you need to listen in.

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

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Today’s guest on The Expat Money Show is Eric Schleien, the sole portfolio manager of Granite State Capital Management. Today we will be talking to our guest about opportunities in the financial markets overseas and what he expects to boom.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Buying foreign assets for less than their worth
• How to study different business ideas
• The opinion of big tech and FANG stocks
• Why does Eric Schleien buy stock overseas?
• What are alternative investment markets?
• The advantage that smaller investors have over institutions
• Does he buy in USD or local currency? 
• Trends, countries, commodities? What does he think will perform well?
• Where are the countries that have a bad rap & underperforming stocks?
• How does Eric Schleien find these stocks?
• And finally, what is THE country to look at if you want to invest?

HOW TO FIND ERIC’S WORK

• The Intelligent Investing Podcast
• Twitter.com/EricSchleien
• Instagram.com/EricSchleien 
• www.GSCM.co

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CONCLUSION

Great interview with Eric Schleien, he really knows his business. If you want to invest and not sure where to start, listen to Eric’s podcast, it’s fantastic! at The Intelligent Investing Podcast. I enjoyed our conversation so much that Eric invited me to be a guest on HIS podcast. Make sure you look up my episode, should air sometime in March. 

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Tariq Dennison, a Wealth Manager and Certified Financial Planner at GFM Asset Management, which is based out of Hong Kong and Macau. In today’s interview with Tariq Dennison, I wanted to take a 30’000 foot overview of what different individuals, young, old and with a family, might be looking at for their financial wealth.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Tax code as an expat
• Retirement plans
• Who is the ideal person for this style of investing
• Gift tax allowances
• Insurance
• Is your will up-to-date?
• Expats living overseas
• Pre high net worth individuals
• And much, much more!

HOW TO FIND TARIQ’S WORK

• www.gfmasset.com

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CONCLUSION

I can see why Tariq loves working with ‘Pre High Net Worth’ individuals. A young 22-year-old comes to him for advice, and they can plan out his/her future to ensure they take all the right steps so when retirement is around the corner, they are prepared. And these pre-high net worth individuals come to him because their parents came to him first. The parents made sure their retirement was in place and they were able to say to their children, see, we listened to the advice given to us by Tariq, we believe you should do the same.  Wow, I just love it!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is David Ament, an international businessman and a global citizen, who made his first million dollars at the age of 29. While earning multiple licenses with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, he’s built an in-depth foundation of knowledge in finance and the international markets.  Today, he manages Private Equity & Hedge Funds around the world.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Offshore Hedge Fund
• What is a hedge fund compared to a regular fund
• Private equity
• Public equity
• Tax advantaging
• Extreme wealth building
• Currency arbitrage
• Blending funds – Moving across borders
• Tax ramifications
• Smart money
• Why the international space?
• Investor education
• and more…

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CONCLUSION

This episode with David Ament is just chocker-block filled with so much information I can’t believe it.  I learned a ton and I know you will too! David has a system to teach you how to become a more knowledgeable and proficient investor.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Kirk Chisholm, Wealth Manager and Principal at Innovative Advisory Group. He has over 20 years of experience managing money for High Net Worth individuals and their families.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• How Kirk learned risk management quickly and 1st hand as a new advisor
• Make money when the market goes up and not lose money when the market goes down
• What is risk management?
• Scenario-based thinking versus outcome-based thinking
• Asset allocation
• Options
• Risk allocation
• Stop loss
• Alternative assets
• Gold/Silver
• Real Estate & Cashflow
• FANG stocks

HOW TO FIND KIRK’S WORK

• https://www.innovativewealth.com/ExpatMoney

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CONCLUSION

What a fascinating interview with Kirk Chisholm, and what a smart investor. Truly, if you’re looking for someone to manage your portfolio, I would highly recommend you reach out to Kirk today, he’s got some really brilliant ideas.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Chris Temple, who is in his fifth decade in the financial world and is an “outlier” of sorts. He is editor/publisher of the National Investor, a twice-monthly publication that distinguishes the knowledge he provides from the oceans of mere information that people typically have to wade through.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• USA Presidential Election 2020
• Seeing through the facade: What is the agenda of the Deep State, What is the agenda of Global Capitalism and what is the agenda of Globalization.
• What is the Deep State?
• Harry Browne
• Gold Space – This is not your father’s Gold market!
• China and the Cold ware
• CIA/FBI/Justice Department
• Why does Trump get to be a ‘loose cannon’
• Predictions for the Middle East
• Africa & China
• and so much more…

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CONCLUSION

What a fast-packed hour with Chris Temple. We talk about the predictions for the upcoming US elections. It’s a nightmare no matter who gets in I reckon, but it’s good to hear someone else back up the theories I’ve got. Discussing the Deep State was super interesting too. So much information, you just really have to listen to the entire hour.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is an international speaker, author, and an expert in the international real estate market. He has been published and interviewed by numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal and is the author of nine books on the psychology of influence and persuasion, including his best-seller, SalesNosis: The Art of Hypnotic Persuasion.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The most important things to know about buying and selling international real estate
• Understanding the currency
• Will this be a rental property or a vacation home?
• John’s hilarious ‘Horror Story’
• Travel Medical Insurance

HOW TO FIND JOHN’S WORK:

• John encourages you to write to him at palumboj@aol.com. He responds personally to every email. So if you’re interested in buying or selling international real estate, John is there to help.
• Instagram at @palumboj where you can view his pictures from around the world.
• Facebook @JohnAPalumbo

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CONCLUSION

This was a fascinating conversation with my good friend John Palumbo who is a world traveller buying and selling real estate. Over the past 35 years, John has figured out what to do and what not to do. If you see real estate in your future, please make sure you set aside an hour and listen to this great episode. 

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Rich Checkan from ASI is our guest today on The Expat Money Show, and I’m really excited for our listeners to get to know him and understand why buying gold is so important. He is a very good friend of mine and I promise, you are in for a real treat.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Price war with China
• Election Year
• Insurance, using Gold
• Did Gold ‘Do its job’?
• Fabrication of the metal
• How DO you buy gold?

As if these topics aren’t enough to fill a fast-paced hour, Mikkel and Rich wrap it up with:

• Silver being for the growth
• Platinum, palladium and other precious metals
• Inflation/Deflation and Stagflation

Quote of the day: “Holding onto a bad investment doesn’t make it a good investment”

HOW TO FIND RICH’S WORK:

• www.AssetStrategies.com visit his website to see what makes them so special.
• If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Rich at 800-831-0007.
• If you would like to email Rich, here is his address: rcheckan@assetstrategies.com

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CONCLUSION

Wow is all I can say. This is a really great episode with my friend Rich Checkan. If you don’t know a ton about gold, where to buy and when to buy, this is a must-listen-to episode. We talk a lot about gold here on The Expat Money Show and I’m sure we will continue as this is such an important topic, especially with the uncertainty of Covid-19 and the FED debasing currencies around the world at such an alarming rate.

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

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

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

HOW TO FIND LADISLAS’ WORK:

• Ladislas@ExpatMoney.io

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CONCLUSION

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

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In this Interview with Jim Rogers, I get updated opinions on everything from North Korea and China to the Mandarin language and the current state of education around the world. Jim Rogers tells me what he is teaching his own children and where he, as an investor, is putting his own money today.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Episode Focus: Jim Rogers and Mikkel Thorup discuss education, particularly for their children, and what kind will best prepare them for the future.
• Jim’s Book Insight: Moving to China or an Asian country offers children a rigorous education system, unlike in the USA.
• Importance of Education: Education is a recurring topic with many guests, including multimillionaire entrepreneur Jim Cockrum.
• Jim’s Change of Heart: Initially, Jim Rogers did not want children, seeing them as a waste. Now, he believes everyone should have children and regrets not having them earlier.
• Family Decision: After completing a world record trip in 2002, Jim decided to have children, which he claims was the best decision of his life.
• Book for Daughters: His book “A Gift to My Children” was written for his daughters and might inspire others to do something similar.
• Mandarin Importance: Jim believes Mandarin is the second most important language after English. His daughters, fluent in Mandarin, have won national awards in Singapore.

JIM’S BOOKS:

• 1994: Investment Biker: Around the World with Jim Rogers
• 2003: Adventure Capitalist: The Ultimate Road Trip
• 2004: Hot Commodities: How Anyone Can Invest Profitably in the World’s Greatest Market
• 2009: A Gift to My Children: A Father’s Lessons For Life and Investing
• 2013: Street Smarts: Adventures on the Road and in the Markets

HOW TO FIND JIM’S WORK:

• www.jimrogers.com

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CONCLUSION

Jim Rogers has lived an amazingly wonderful life doing what he loves. Investing, guiding and writing about his adventures. Millions of people have gained a sense of knowledge from Jim and his ability to communicate with the public. Jim has been very influential in my life as both a human being and as an investor. This was a dream interview come true!

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