World War 3 isn’t coming…it’s been unfolding in front of our very eyes. From rising tensions in the Middle East and Europe, recent events are a reminder that, in many ways, we already are a world at war. 

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my co-host, Marc Clair, as we break down what is happening around the world. From ceasefires to movement restrictions, we discuss how these changes impact real people and the decisions they make.

Enjoy!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Tune in as Marc and I break down the latest developments in the Middle East and why a “ceasefire” doesn’t necessarily mean stability
• Listen in as we discuss reports of UAE visa cancellations and what that reveals about how quickly your options can disappear
• Hear our thoughts on a shocking new rule in Germany and what it could mean for German citizens living there
• Marc and I discuss why having a Plan-B is no longer optional in today’s chaotic geopolitical environment

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

Here is a sneak peek of what we discussed…

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

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

160: Mikkel Thorup – Expat Life Secrets Across The Globe

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

131: Travelling To Brazil During The Pandemic – Mikkel Thorup

HOW TO REACH ALEX BALES

EmpowerUMarketing

CONCLUSION:

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

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

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Linda Mueller, a coach for expat partners who have given up their own careers in their home countries to help support their spouses abroad. Her company is called The Expat Partner Coach and she offers a program called Adapt & Succeed Abroad that addresses the key issues faced by expat spouses from planning a move to adapting quickly and creating connections. 

She has been featured in HuffPost, Women’s Health, MSN, and Thrive Global.

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

• Linda and Mikkel discuss what it’s REALLY like being a spouse living overseas.
• Top tips and tricks to understanding if your spouse is saying ‘yes’ to the opportunity for them or not.
• Best bit of advice you can get from an experienced spouse & expat that has moved to more countries than you have probably moved homes!
• Why it’s so important to help your spouse to communicate & understand what lays ahead of them.
• Best advice from a veteran expat of 13 years, who has made 7 international moves
• Is reverse culture shock (coming back to the USA), real? 
• Linda shares what the move to Japan was like, not once but twice? What did she go through? Was she scared? Was it a massive shift?

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144: How To Raise Your Children To Be Multilingual – Sara Tarvin

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HOW TO REACH

Instagram and Fb @ The Expat Partner Coach

The Expat Partner Coach

CONCLUSION:

I had such an interesting conversation with Linda about living overseas with a spouse who has taken on a new job in different countries, 7 times. They were lucky enough to live in Japan twice and also one of my favourite places, Abu Dhabi UAE. 

Life can be daunting for a spouse that has their own career and is then asked by their spouse to give it up. Linda really understands what it takes to make the move and still keep her family together. If you’re thinking about moving, you’ll love this episode.

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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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Ian Bond, along with his wife and family, realized they no longer wanted to live in the USA and pay big taxes so they moved to Dubai and opened several e-commerce stores using dropshipping and are living their life to the fullest. Don’t miss this episode if you have thought at all about what it would be like owning an e-commerce store and drop shipping as an expat.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

HOW TO FIND IAN’S WORK:

• IanBond@MyRetirementRehab.me

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CONCLUSION

As always, a brilliant chat with an international expat who is finally living his dream. Ian Bond has successfully created an online drop shipping company with his wife and living life in Dubai where the sun never stops shining. Ian Bond assures us that it’s not too late to enter the world of e-commerce and drop shipping, so don’t think twice, do it now!

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

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

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

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HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT ABOUT BANCOR NETWORK:

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

RELATED CONTENT:

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

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CONCLUSION

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

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Employee Amplification
• Influencer Contracts
• A Brain Trust
• Judicious Course Taking

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HOW TO FIND TOM’S WORK:

• Visit Tom at TheInfluenceMarketer.com
• Or on his private Facebook group at Influencer Marketing (for Badasses)

INFLUENCERS WE DISCUSS:

• Tim Ferriss
• Mike Dillard
• Sarah Austin
• Andru Edwards
• Chris Pirillo
• Al Golin

BOOKS WE DISCUSS:

• The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich Hardcover by Timothy Ferriss
• Expert Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Finding Your Message, Building a Tribe, and Changing the World by Russell Brunson
• DotCom Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Growing Your Company Online by Russell Brunson
• Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team by Simon Sinek
• The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday
• The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday
• Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday

EP 018: Trish Leto – Why You Need To Use Facebook Live Videos To Grow Your Business Today, Even If You Are Shy

COURSES WE DISCUSS:

• Ryan Stewart
• Brian Dean

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CONCLUSION

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