The U.S. under Donald Trump has been redrawing its map of allies in Latin America…and not every country has made the cut. At the recent Shield of the Americas Summit, representatives from 12 Latin American countries, handpicked by U.S. President Donald Trump, convened to discuss joint security and anti-cartel operations.

In today’s episode, I recap the summit and discuss the implications for expats and investors across the region. I’ll dive into where political capital is currently flowing, and how this realignment will shape the future of Latin America.

Enjoy today’s episode!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Tune in as I break down Trump’s plan for Latin America, and the second-order effects of controlling crime and cartels. Which countries are most aligned with the United States? 
• Which Latin American countries are investable now, and where is the region going in the next decade?
• Hear my thoughts on why Chile was represented by President-elect José Antonio Kast, leaving the current administration out in the cold.   
• Learn why who wasn’t invited may matter more than who was—and what that signals for the future of Latin America.

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From the war in Iran to rumblings of the U.S. “taking” Cuba, it’s been an eventful few weeks in the geopolitical world, to say the least. With the world feeling more chaotic than ever, a group of freedom-seekers came together for our second annual Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference here in Panama City.

In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I recap the weekend that was while also taking a look at some of the geopolitical events that coincided with it. From war in the Middle East to the “Shield of the Americas” Summit, which seemed to push forward President Trump’s so-called “Donroe Doctrine,” we break it all down.

Enjoy today’s episode!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Tune in as Marc and I recap the entire weekend and why the conference has become the premier event for those serious about protecting their wealth and freedom.
• Learn why I left Dubai years before this once-peaceful country turned into the literal warzone it has become today.
• Listen in as Marc and I discuss our thoughts on living in Mexico after the recent violence surrounding the killing of “El Mencho.” Would we recommend living there?
• Is the family the best vehicle for holding and stewarding wealth? Hear about one of my personal highlights from the conference.

JOIN US NEXT YEAR IN PANAMA!

Miss this year’s Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference? Worry not, you can make amends by joining us here in Panama City next year, March 5-6, 2027. Tickets are already on sale (at Super Early Bird prices – the lowest they will ever be); get yours today at ExpatMoney.com/conference.

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Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan-B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”

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What happens when a global crisis forces you to rethink everything? For Mark and Hazel, two long-time British expats, COVID wasn’t just an inconvenience. Living under some of the harshest restrictions imaginable in Australia opened their eyes to the truth about the direction of the Western world and led them to seek Plan-B options elsewhere.

In today’s episode, my colleague Marc Clair sits down with Mark and Hazel to unpack their remarkable journey. From their time as corporate expats in Germany to escaping Australian lockdowns to building a Plan-B with multiple flags planted across Latin America, they lay out their full journey for the Expat Money Show audience. Enjoy!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Listen in as Mark & Hazel reveal what it wasreallylike inside Australia during COVID—and why the government’s extreme lockdowns pushed them to take action
• Learn how they rescued their daughter from Europe before Australia sealed its borders, before later facing the challenge of beingforbidden to leavethemselves
• Explore why Mexico became their first landing spot, and how the quiet charm of Puerto Morelos offered the calm and freedom they were seeking
• Hear why they no longer consider the UK part of their future…and how decades abroad helped them embrace a freer, more flexible way of living

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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! Get your tickets now, as space is very limited. 

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A Bitcoin bank in El Salvador? That’s the headline that sits atop this week’s Expat News, the third edition in this series, where I analyze the latest news affecting the expat world. We’ve had a lot of really great feedback about this new segment we’re doing on the show, so I do plan on making this a regular aspect of the show, so enjoy today’s Expat News!

TODAY’S EDITION OF EXPAT NEWS:

• Listen in and get my take on El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s place to create a “Bitcoin bank.”
• Learn about Portugal’s “brilliant” new housing policy, which is primed to scare off expats.
• Is Javier Milei really turning Argentina around? Argentina’s reported record surpluses seem to suggest that he may be seeing some success on the economic front.
• Could Turkey become the next expat crypto hub? Hear me dissect the recent announcement that the country will exempt profits from cryptocurrencies from taxation. 
• Discover which Caribbean nation is raising its CBI prices, as I have been warning about for some time. 
• Should there be concern over Mexico’s newly elected socialist President, Claudia Scheinbaum? I’ll examine her policies and how they could affect expats in the country.
• Uncover which Latin American country I am definitely not recommending for expats, particularly considering recent political events in that country.
• Lastly, we’ll look at the recent plea deal that freed heroic journalist Julian Assange.

LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

How are you enjoying these “Expat News” segments? Visit the Expat Money Forum, join our community, and let me know your thoughts!

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CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed this third edition of Expat News. A lot goes into these episodes, from sourcing the articles to laying out my thoughts and forming my opinions, but I really enjoy doing them and will continue to do these regularly so long as interest remains. Hopefully these help to keep you informed about everything affecting expats in this rapidly-changing world.

Are you a fan of these expat news episodes? Be sure to let us know, and I’ll see you back here next Wednesday.

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOHNNY PROFITA

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

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HOW TO FIND JOHNNY’S WORK

Peddling Fiction Podcast 

Peddling Fiction Substack

CONCLUSION

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

See you next Wednesday!

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Today’s guest is the news editor over at Antiwar dot com and host of the daily podcast Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. In this episode, we will be discussing the geopolitical situation as we head into a possible World War III scenario.

While it’s not the cheeriest of subjects, this is a necessary conversation to have given the current state of affairs, so I hope you find great value in it.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH DAVE DECAMP

• Listen to Dave recount how he first became a passionate antiwar activist and how he was able to turn that passion into speaking about the subject full-time. 
• Hear Dave break down the current geopolitical situation involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. and its NATO allies, and why we are closer to a hot war situation than at any time during the Cold War. 
• Dave breaks down how the situation between China and Taiwan is escalating simultaneously and how the United States has been sabre-rattling on the Asian front as well.
• Dave and I discuss the role of Elon Musk in providing Starlink support to Ukraine. Is he really a hero, as many libertarians seem to believe, or is he another wolf in sheep’s clothing?
• What would a full-scale war involving the U.S., Russia, or China look like? Dave breaks down the frightening possibilities of “warfare we’ve never seen before.”
• Has World War III already begun? Dave and I discuss the idea that the war has already begun and how the definition of just what constitutes an act of war has shifted so drastically in recent years.
• We discuss Turkey’s unique role as a peace broker and a thorn in the side of NATO in many ways, even while being a member state. 
• What does Vladimir Putin want, and how far is the U.S. willing to continue to escalate its vast funding of the war in Ukraine? Dave and I both ponder these questions.
• We also dig into the role some surprising countries have played in escalating tensions, like my former home Canada and even the supposedly neutral Switzerland.
• Dave and I cap things off by discussing what the best region of the world would be if a full World War really does break out. 

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CONCLUSION

As much as this is a conversation I didn’t necessarily want to have, I don’t think it helps us any to bury our heads in the sand as some truly dangerous situations play out across the globe. I’ve been listening to Dave’s podcast since he started, and he was the first person that came to mind when I decided I had to do an episode on the topic of a potential World War. I hope the information proves useful to you as you plan your expat journey. 

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Tom Luongo is a former research chemist turned geopolitical and market analyst. He is the publisher of the Gold, Goats ‘N Guns newsletter, as well as the host of the podcast by the same name. 

This was an absolute blast of a conversation covering various freedom-related topics, and I know you’ll love it. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH TOM LUONGO

• Hear Tom detail how he completely reinvented his career by pursuing his interest in economics and geopolitics, going from chemist to renowned geopolitical analyst. 
• Learn why Tom believes in delivering the unvarnished truth to build an audience organically.
• Tom explains why it’s important to understand your own limitations as a content creator – and why your audience will always forgive you if you’re honest.
• Hear Tom address how he “navigates the freedom question” in regard to platform censorship and self-censorship.
• Tom and I have a great back-and-forth discussion about the importance of narrowing your focus towards practical steps to protect yourselves instead of doom-scrolling all day.  
• Find out why Tom and I both turn off or remove our phones from the room when private conversations delve into certain topics. 
• Discover why Tom believes we are the “bottom of the dark age” and why the idea of the Great Reset will “end up in a museum.”
• Find out what Tom foresees as the future of the United States. Will the U.S. break up? And on whose terms?
• Learn what Tom thinks of Elon Musk. Is he on “our side?” Or is he just another plant by the global elite?

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

Twitter: @TWL1728

CONCLUSION

What an absolute blast it was talking to Tom! We got sidetracked from my initial topic idea and ended up going in many different directions, and I was thrilled with how it turned out. The topics we touched on in this conversation are of utmost importance, especially to those in the expat community who are tuned in to what is happening worldwide. If you weren’t already, you’ve got to follow Tom Luongo for his take on geopolitics. 

See you next Wednesday!

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ANTONY SAMMEROFF

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

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HOW TO FIND ANTONY’S WORK:

7pharmamyths.com

Beyourselfandloveit.com

Email: antony@beyourselfandloveit.com

CONCLUSION

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

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

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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

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

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

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CONCLUSION

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

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today Ernie is back to talk a bit about his work in law enforcement, specifically in Latin America, and some of the safety concerns, tips and tricks, and anything to do with safety and security in Latin America.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ERNIE BACA

• Listen to Ernie detail his extensive background in law enforcement, including working on HUGE cases that you’ve absolutely heard of, including John Gotti and Timothy McVeigh!
• Ernie explains what he means by the phrase “security is an illusion” – and how you can use that knowledge to understand your own security situation better.
• Hear Ernie unveils his security philosophy of mitigating risk. How can you find the balance to understand the reality of the situation best and assess your personal security situation? 
• Ernie describes how obtaining only partial information, whether from national news – or, in Ernie’s case, security reports – can lead to a skewed view of the security situation in a given area. 
• Ernie and I discuss the concept of situational awareness – how to use your knowledge and the knowledge of others to assess the level of security you need in any given time and place. 
• Ernie lays out some very simple rules for travelling, using the examples of Mexico and Brazil. Follow these tips, and you will more than likely be safe and sound wherever you go.
• Ernie and I discuss more of the little steps we take to “stack” security in our lives and turn situational awareness into a habit. Ultimately, it all comes down to taking personal responsibility.
• Ernie and I trade personal stories about various security-related situations and how situational awareness – or lack thereof – drastically altered the course of events.
• Ernie also reveals his ultimate trick for avoiding a bad situation – learning to trust your instinct. Learn from one of the absolute best in this episode.

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HOW TO FIND ERNIE BACA’S WORK

“Retired Life in Mexico NO BULL” on YouTube

CONCLUSION

Ernie has extensive experience with the security situation in a number of Latin American countries that are very popular with expats as well, so I had to have him back to dive deeper into the subject. Ernie and I have a lot in common when it comes to our approach to this issue,  so I know you’ll get a ton of value out of it as well.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today’s guest is Ernie Baca, a retired law enforcement professional with a distinguished career spanning 30 years. During his tenure with the United States Marshals Service, he was part of high-profile cases such as the Trials of John Gotti, the World Trade Center Bombers, and Timothy McVey.Upon retiring at the age of 52, he moved to Mexico and fell in love with San Miguel de Allende, where he initially settled before moving to Monterrey. He now serves the Expat community by sharing his experiences of moving, living, and travelling to Mexico through his well-known YouTube Channel, “Retired Life in Mexico NO BULL.”TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ERNIE BACA

• Listen to Ernie detail his backstory in various U.S. federal law enforcement agencies, leading him to find and fall in love with Latin America.
• Ernie details why he ended up moving to Mexico “by accident” upon retiring at the age of 52.
• Hear Ernie describe the U.S. doctor’s visit that awakened him to the idea that, perhaps, U.S. health care isn’t the greatest in the world after all.
• Your jaw will drop as you hear the nightmare of red tape and bureaucratic boondoggles Ernie had to manage to try to deal with U.S. health insurance companies.
• Learn how Ernie’s healthcare woes led to his wife suggesting the crazy idea of trying a doctor in Mexico.
• Ernie describes his absolute amazement at the rapid and excellent service he received in Mexico, getting the MRI he spent months trying to get in the U.S. the next day in Mexico at a fraction of the cost.
• You will be floored to learn about the incredibly high level of treatment Ernie received all along the process of diagnosing and treating his cancer in Mexico.
• Hear the inspiring perspective that beating cancer gave to Ernie and how it has propelled his new lease on life as he continues to enjoy the retired life in Mexico, cancer-free.

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“Retired Life in Mexico NO BULL” on YouTubeCONCLUSION

It was absolutely incredible to hear Ernie’s story. I legitimately got shivers up my spine during certain parts of his harrowing journey dealing with cancer. But Ernie’s story is an excellent example of what I am always driving home to my listeners – there are almost always superior, more affordable options overseas, even when it comes to saving your own life.I enjoyed my conversation with Ernie so much that I’ve already invited him back to discuss safety and security in Latin America, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast and the Expat Money YouTube channel so you don’t miss it!

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

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOHN PERKINS:

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

RELATED EPISODES

145: Building A NonProfit In The Slums Of Uganda – Jennings Wright

071: John Perkins – Confessions of an Economic Hitman – Yesterday and Today!

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

HOW TO REACH JOHN PERKINS

https://johnperkins.org

CONCLUSION

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

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

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN:

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

RELATED EPISODES

234: I Wrote a New Book on Moving to Mexico

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

170: Searching For Freedom In Mexico – Marc Clair

PURCHASE THE EXPATS GUIDE ON MOVING TO MEXICO

Inspired by Jonathan’s story to look further into Mexico? Get your own copy of the Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico and after you read the book, do us a HUGE favour and leave us a great review on Amazon! This is a huge help in getting the book in front of more people.

HOW TO REACH JONATHAN

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

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

CONCLUSION

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

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

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

Answering Common Expat Objections

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

RELATED EPISODES

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

170: Searching For Freedom In Mexico – Marc Clair

093: Why Are People Leaving The USA – Travis Luther

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

THE EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT

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

CONCLUSION

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

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

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today, I am going to do a “freedom read”, a concept inspired by my friend Kevin Koskella on his Freedom Lovin’ Podcast, where he would read sections of prominent freedom books, which I thought was such a cool idea. So today I am going to be reading the first few chapters from my recently published book, the Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico.

We haven’t even done an official launch of this book yet, so we need to help people realize it’s out there. In today’s reading, you’ll learn much of the basics of why so many expats have been moving to the beautiful country of Mexico.

The Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico

• The Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico is a comprehensive A to Z guide through everything you need to know about Mexico and the processes behind moving there or setting up a Plan B residency in the country.
• Getting a residency in Mexico is not that complicated or expensive. So don’t fear; in my new book, I go into detail about what the process is like and how you can do it yourself.
• I explain my first task as the author of this book – to discuss mindset. Are you ready for a change, and how will you accomplish it?
• My goal is to present the full reality of Mexico to the fullest extent of my ability – the good, the bad, and the ugly.
• I address some of the biggest fears many have of becoming an expat. Are any of these holding you back?
• I outline some of the reasons Mexico can provide an excellent quality of life, including some advantages you might not expect.
• I discuss who this book is NOT for. Yes, it won’t be for everyone.
• I lay out the major differences between living in Mexico vs. living in places like the USA, Canada and Europe.

RELATED EPISODES

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

170: Searching For Freedom In Mexico – Marc Clair

093: Why Are People Leaving The USA – Travis Luther

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CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed today’s episode, and I really do hope you enjoy the brand-new book.

After reading this book, you will have a thorough understanding of the types of visas to be able to move to Mexico, the specific requirements to get residencies, the safest cities to live in as an expat, the cost of living, and so much more!

Even in just the chapters covered here, you’ll leave with a solid idea of everything you need to take into account to determine if Mexico is the right country for you.

As I said in the episode, our plan is to release several of these, but for that to happen, I need lots of support from the community. We want to make this a number-one bestseller, and we need lots of reviews out there. So pick up the book and let me know what you think. Hopefully, you’ll get lots of value. Send me a note or put a review on Amazon. I’m going to read everything. Thanks!

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Ramiro Romani is a technologist, activist, educator, and entrepreneur who dropped his corporate career to work on meaningful social movements. His company, Above Agency, recently released Above Phone – a complete privacy phone solution that combines secure hardware, open-source operating systems, and cutting-edge privacy services.

I know the issue of privacy is of utmost importance to Expat Money Show listeners, and today’s episode will open your eyes to how your phone tracks you every single day and the actionable steps you can take to stop it.

How to Stop Your Phone From Spying on You

• If you’ve long suspected your phone is spying on you, trust us, it is. Today’s episode will give you the tools you need to begin to fight back.
• Ramiro delves into his background as a software engineer and how he realized the Big Tech companies are a part of the privacy problem.
  
• I discuss with Ramiro how he decided to shift his priorities and help build systems outside of Big Tech’s grasp and bring heart back to their technology, quitting his job to become a full-time activist in movements such as the Freedom Cell Network before founding Above Agency in 2021.
• Ramiro breaks down how his software team went about creating Above Phone by “De-Googling” their phone and using open-source software to tweak existing open-source platforms
• We discuss in detail why having a privacy phone is so important and how Big Tech companies track everything you do because YOU are the product.
• Ramiro shares some SHOCKING examples of how innocent lives have been affected by big-tech spying.
• I discuss with Ramiro the 3 layers of tracking through the Operating Systems, the apps and the telecom companies. 
• We look at one of the most common questions Ramiro fields regarding why they use “the Devil” aka Google to build a privacy phone instead of using Linux or another system?
• Ramiro and I examine why it’s important to accept incremental steps in taking privacy back and not let the lack of the perfect tool prevent you from taking any precautions against Big Tech.
• We examine how even “privacy” companies track and mine data from their users and make false claims about their products while portraying a privacy face on the surface.
• Ramiro gives an on-screen demonstration of how some of the available apps work – this is a great reason to head over and watch the video on the Expat Money YouTube channel!
• We even learn how it’s possible to use a phone without being exposed to ANY EMF at all by using an ethernet adaptor! This blew me away!

RELATED EPISODES

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

182: Creating Your Freedom Cell Overseas – John Bush

117: How To Protect Yourself From The Digital Inquisition – Remso Martinez

HOW TO LEARN MORE AND GET AN ABOVE PHONE

For a special offer and to support our work go to riseabovephone.com and use code EXPATPRIVACY for $50 off your Above Phone!

CONCLUSION

I hope that by now, most of my listeners are aware of the privacy issues regarding Big Tech and their phones, but this episode will open the eyes of even the staunchest privacy advocates to the depth of the problem. Luckily, there is a solution, and I can personally attest that Ramiro and his team at Above Phone have come up with a great one!

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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

Enjoy!

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

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

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

Here’s What We Discussed:

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

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

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

157: Working Remote From Spain – Chase Warrington 

151: Helping Spouses Cope With Expat Life – Linda Mueller

BEST WAY TO REACH MARC CLAIR

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

LionsOfLiberty.com

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

CONCLUSION:

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

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

Unplug Your Kids from the Matrix 

Can You Achieve Liberty by Becoming an Expat?

Life and Liberty as an Expat

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Kevin Koskella.  Kevin currently works with entrepreneurs in relieving them of technical website issues with his business, Work Hero, as well as hosts the Freedom Lovin’ Podcast, and is writing a new book due out this Fall, titled, The Rebel’s Guide to Freedom. 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The 5 critical advantages of entrepreneurship — when you understand them, you’ll never go back to the 9-5.
• One simple book changed Kevin’s life… if Freedom is what you’re after, then you need to read this book too!
• What needs to be done day after day in the world of podcasting, to ensure you get and keep the most dedicated listeners.
• The differences between evergreen or relevant content. Which one is more beneficial in staying power for a strong podcast?
• How living in another country can change your life forever!
• A common myth about online dating in a country where you don’t speak the language and why you need to know the truth behind this myth.
• What happens when you don’t speak Portuguese and you’ve met the person of your dreams.
• Great secret strategies for a long-distance relationship

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer
• 132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips
• 098: Sixty Home Swaps In 3 Years Of Non-Stop Travel With 4 Kids In Tow – Daniel Prince

HOW TO FIND KEVIN KOSKELLA’S WORK

• Twitter @freedomlovinguy
• www.freedomlovin.com
• www.workhero.com 

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CONCLUSION

We covered so much ground in this episode. I really enjoyed our conversation about starting a business, what worked and what didn’t, language learning; one of my passions; and Brazil. 

A shout out to Kevin, congratulations on learning Portuguese!

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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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Today’s guest is an award-winning writer, speaker, musician, and entrepreneur from Denver, Colorado. His nonfiction book, The Fun Side of The Wall: Baby Boomer Retirement in Mexico, has been a #1 New Release on Amazon, and portions have been quoted in Forbes and PBS.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Increase in people retiring abroad
• What is an authentic community?
• Financial possibilities for foreign governments
• The ‘why’ part, can they make a great life for themselves in Mexico?
• Where in Mexico are people migrating to?
• What has travel taught them?
• Is it different in Mexico?
• Do you have to speak Spanish?
• Should you buy real estate in Mexico?

HOW TO FIND TRAVIS’ WORK:

• Go to Amazon and check out The Fun Side of The Wall; Baby Boomer Retirement in Mexico. 
• www.TravisLuther.com
• www.MightyBuffalo.com

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CONCLUSION

I really had fun with Travis doing this interview. I just love talking about travelling and he’s done a ton himself, along with his family. We both agreed, travelling changes you. I’ve been to Mexico many times, and I just love it there. The weather is perfect, the food is amazing and Spanish is my second language, so that makes it a trifecta!!

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

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

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CONCLUSION

This interview is a real-life model of how to internationalize your life with Joel Bowman and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. The how-to episode for those that don’t think they can do it.

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Today’s interview is with Kathleen Peddicord, founding Publisher of Live and Invest Overseas. After more than 30 years in the business, she is considered the world’s foremost authority on the best places to retire overseas.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Top Places to Retire or Live in 2019
• Live and Invest Overseas
• Best Cities to Retire 2019 Criteria
• Best Places to Retire Overseas

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CONCLUSION

This was a really fun episode with Kathleen Peddicord. I was so intrigued by her list of 10 Best Places to Retire Overseas that I want to now go and visit them. You’ll hear on this episode the cities and countries I’m familiar with and the ones I’m not!

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In this episode of Expat Money Show, Jeff Berwick and Mikkel Thorup discuss Libertarianism, Anarchy, and Unschooling, criticizing government deception about freedom and safety.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Definition of a Dollar Vigilante
• Libertarianism and Anarchy
• Safest Countries in the World
• Unschooling
• Anarchapulco

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CONCLUSION

I hope you got as much value from this interview with Jeff Berwick as I did…, and if you would like to stay up to date with all the new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show.

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James Guzman is an American Expat living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He is an expert on how to start a vacation rental business, and specifically, how to start an Airbnb in Mexico and Airbnb as an Expat.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

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

HOW TO FIND JAMES’S WORK:

• www.borderlessblog.com

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CONCLUSION

I really didn’t know much about Airbnb myself, so I learned a great deal from James Guzman. It really is a great business model for those interested in learning how to start a vacation rental business. James has some great insights and totally worth listening in.

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

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

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

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

HOW TO FIND NYDIA’S WORK:

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

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CONCLUSION

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

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

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