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. 

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362: Brazil Beyond the Headlines: Perception vs. Reality

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Brazil is one of the few countries with a massive, self-sustaining economy. powered by a population of over 200 million, one region in particular continues to stand out. In the Northeast, growth is now outpacing the national average, driving demand for higher-quality beachfront living that still hasn’t been fully met.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by our trusted partner in Brazil, Michael Kruger, to break down what’s happening on the ground and how this shift is creating a new type of opportunity along the coast. We also walk through a beachfront, resort-style development built to meet that growing demand.

Enjoy

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Tune in to learn why Brazil’s large, domestically driven economy makes it resilient to global instability
• Get the inside story on how Ceará is outperforming national growth and why more capital is flowing into the Northeast
• Learn how a permanent shift in lifestyle is driving affluent Brazilians to relocate from the south to coastal regions
• Find out why there is a glaring market gap along the coastline…and how my partners and I have positioned the community to take advantage of it

Once you’ve finished the episode, I encourage you to reach out to Michael immediately at expat@beachfrontoffers.com. These units will NOT last long at all.

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In today’s episode, we pick up where we left off with my friend and business partner, Fernando de Cevallos, for a live Q&A session about the transformation happening inside Paraguay’s most important region.

This discussion followed the special live presentation we hosted for hundreds of members of the Expat Money Community. We cover everything from expected net returns and capital appreciation expectations to the development timeline… and, of course, we discuss the ownership benefits that extend beyond the financial side of things. 

Enjoy today’s episode!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Why the “Madrid” comparison matters: it’s not about bragging rights, it’s about the finishing that pulls high-quality tenants and strengthens demand
• The two exit paths almost every investor ignores (and why the wrong one can trap your capital longer than you planned)
• How this region of Paraguay fits into a larger economic story, why it’s a magnet for jobs, services, and growing businesses
• The difference between just buying “a unit” and buying into a micro-market, and why a micro-market is where the REAL money is made…
• How the benefits thatdon’tshow up on a spreadsheet are the ones that actually drive the long-term value we all seek

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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! Space is very limited, so reserve your tickets right away.

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Fernando de Cevallos, my friend and business partner, and one of the key people behind a decade-plus development surge in one of the country’s most strategic regions. He’s been in the middle of the transformation while everyone else was busy “discovering” it after the fact… and now he’s rolling out a project in Paraguay that doesn’t look anything like what’d you’d expect in the “developing world”. 

If you didn’t know where it was, you’d swear you were looking at something built for downtown Madrid, not Paraguay. We dig into the economic thesis: why this location, why this timing, and why this model… and we unpack the parallels between overlooked markets that got written off… right up until they turned into serious wealth engines and global-tier cities.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• The unsexy fundamentals behind Paraguay’s growth (the kind that actually holds), and what that means if you’re building a Plan-B for your family and looking for asymmetric upside as an investor. 
• Why the capital isn’t being put “everywhere” it’s being funnelled into one tiny cluster,  and how to spot the exact zones where new roads, utilities, and services force prices and rents upwards.
• The demand engine most people miss: trade tailwinds + sustained population growth, bringing in a steady stream of buyers, renters, and businesses that keep this corner of the market liquid.
• How the smart money is positioning before the headlines, what they’re buying, how they structure deals, and how you can get in without needing a million dollars in spare cash to do so.
• If you want a clear, boots-on-the-ground playbook for where Paraguay is actually moving, and how to position your family and capital BEFORE the crowds show up, then this conversation gives you the map, the logic, and the real world-signals to follow.

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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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Investing in real estate requires discernment, responsibility, and a strategic outlook, and that’s exactly how I approach every opportunity before bringing it to the Expat Money community. Today, we will dig further into the project I unveiled in Part 1, which presents an extremely unique opportunity in a country poised for a breakout, Paraguay. 

In today’s episode, we pull back the curtain even further with a Q&A session from the live presentation. Fernando, my partner on the ground in Paraguay, and I take questions from the live attendees, where we get into the nitty-gritty details of this project. This marks the transition from concept to concrete action, where we break down how you can leverage the boots-on-the-ground due diligence I have personally conducted to secure a position in this project, which will never be made available to the public.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Tune in to hear the incredible story of how a once-overlooked area was transformed into a thriving new center of commerce
• Listen in for the full breakdown of the project’s blueprint, from premium penthouse-level spaces to accessible entry-level units
• Gain boots-on-the-ground insights about the local area surrounding Ciudad del Este, and why it’s primed for a breakout
• Hear Fernando and me field a myriad of questions on every aspect of the project, from the minute, granular details to the long-term outlook in the region

DON’T SLEEP ON THIS. GET IN TODAY. 

This opportunity is exclusive to the Expat Money community and is not being made available to the public. Early investors are already reserving units, so it’s crucial to act quickly before this opportunity disappears. To secure your units, email Fernando directly at expat@greenparana.com.

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DON’T MISS THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2025: THE FUTURE IS LATIN AMERICA

Learn more about Paraguay and the entire region at the Expat Money Online Summit 2025, featuring three high-impact days focused on why Latin America is becoming the ultimate destination for expats, investors, and freedom-seekers in 2025 and beyond.

The event takes place from October 10-12 and is completely free to attend. 

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. 

STAY IN TOUCH!

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Trump’s global tariff plan, a surprise shakeup in Canadian leadership, and a crackdown on citizenship programs are just a few of the major stories my co-host and resident newsman Marc Clair and I tackle in this latest edition of Expat News. 

After a whirlwind start to the year, we’re back in the newsroom format to bring you the hard truths behind the headlines—and why they matter for freedom-minded individuals like you.

This week’s episode is packed with insights that go way beyond the mainstream narrative. Whether you’re already living abroad or in the process of crafting your Plan-B, these are the geopolitical and policy shifts you need to stay ahead of.

TODAY’S EDITION OF EXPAT NEWS:

• Listen in as Marc and I break down Trump’s bizarre new tariff proposal—why it’s economically incoherent and how it will raise your cost of living almost immediately.
• Tune in to hear us discuss Canada’s sudden change in leadership and why Mark Carney’s installment as Prime Minister is even scarier than the Trudeau regime.
• Get the inside scoop on why BlackRock’s deal for Panama Canal port control may have been secretly blocked by China… and why that’s not necessarily bad news.
• Find out how the UK’s latest “solution” to knife crime—banning ninja swords—completely misses the mark on what’s really causing violence in Britain.
• Discover why the EU’s biometric visa system has been delayed yet again—and why that delay is a small win for liberty-minded travellers.
• Learn how Italy’s proposed limits on Citizenship by Descent could disqualify millions of people from obtaining Italian citizenship.
• Uncover why Brussels is threatening to revoke visa-free access to Schengen for Caribbean CBI holders.
• Hear my take on the Vanuatu CBI program— and why claims it has been suspended are misleading. 

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ARTICLES MENTIONED

Is Canada  Beyond Repair? What The 2025 Elections Won’t Fix

When Does ETIAS Start? New Date Announced

Is Trump Coming For The Panama Canal?

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Spotting opportunity in an emerging market before the crowd rushes in takes a special kind of vision—and a willingness to take risks. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Markus Amann, did when he left Austria and planted his flag in Paraguay nearly two decades ago.

In this episode, Markus shares his incredible journey—from his first eye-opening trip to the Chaco region to becoming one of the earliest foreign investors in Asunción’s booming real estate market. We discuss what it takes to succeed in a frontier economy, how he secured prime land years before the boom, and so much more.

If you’ve ever dreamed of getting in early on the next big opportunity, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Enjoy!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH MARKUS AMMAN:

• Tune in to hear how a fateful trip to Paraguay as a university student completely changed Markus’s life and career.
• Hear Markus’s wild story about a life-changing accident that forced him to leave Paraguay—only to return years later with even stronger determination.
• Learn how Markus became one of the earliest foreign investors in Asunción’s real estate market—at a time when most locals didn’t see the potential.
• Find out how mentorship played a crucial role in Markus’s success and why having the right business partners can make or break an investment in emerging markets.
• Discover how Paraguay’s evolving business environment has shifted over the years, from a closed-off society to a hotspot for international investors.
• Find out why Paraguay’s stable tax and immigration policies made it the perfect place for long-term investment.
• Listen as Markus shares how he identified Nueva Asunción as a prime investment opportunity long before the bridge was even discussed.
• Get an inside look at the real estate boom happening in Paraguay and why Markus believes the country’s best years are still ahead.

TAKE YOUR PLAN-B TO THE NEXT LEVEL:

Don’t make the mistake of trying to craft your offshore Plan-B without the guidance of those who have been doing it for decades. Head to expatmoney.com/membership to see which of our membership levels are right for you. Don’t hesitate another day to turn your expat dreams into reality.

JOIN OUR NEXT PARAGUAY TRIP! 

If you want to check out Paraguay for yourself, join our next Paraguay Luxury Expat Exploration Investment Tour from September 14th-21st, 2025!

expatmoney.com/paraguay

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An off-grid community full of freedom-minded families and individuals situated in Panama’s highlands just fifteen minutes from the beach? This isn’t just a dream; it’s the reality I unveiled in yesterday’s episode, in which my friend Patrick Hiebert joined me to put Veritas Panama on full display.

First, if you didn’t catch yesterday’s episode, go back to episode 307 and listen before this one so that you will have the full context of the project as we dive into the question and answer session from the original live webinar today. 

If you have questions about Veritas Panama, how to buy a lot, how to build a home there, etc., there’s a good chance they will be answered in today’s episode. 

To secure your lot or inquire further, email expat@EcoVillages.life immediately, as these lots are already flying off the market.

TODAY’S Q & A SESSION ABOUT VERITAS PANAMA

• How will water be allocated within the Veritas Village community? Tune in to fully understand how this unique community is equipped to determine important issues like this. 
• Can lots and homes be financed in Veritas Village? Hear Parick lay out the various pricing and financing options.
• Will Veritas Village be filled with random expats who get a case of “Margarita Madness” and decide to purchase property on a whim? Find out how the community maintains its authenticity. 
• What about HOA fees? Learn how the (very low) maintenance fees are determined and collected at Veritas Village. 
• Can Veritas Village provide passive income? Discover how you can residents will be able to rent their property 
• What does the general makeup of Veritas Village look like? Is it mostly retirees, young couples with children, etc? Hear from Pat how this has already changed since COVID.
• How is the internet in Panama’s highlands? Outside the spoiler that this entire presentation was done by Patrick live from Veritas Village. He lays out how the community is able to have such great internet. 
• Whether you knew you wanted it or not, by the end of this discussion, my enthusiasm for a butterfly garden will infect every listener of this show!
• Listen as Patrick lays out the details of Veritas Village’s solar-powered electrical system and how it keeps the community completely self-sufficient and off-grid.
• Lastly, learn about the diverse ecosystem within Veritas Panama and how the community at large takes care of and works with the local environment instead of against it.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VERITAS PANAMA

https://veritaspanama.com/

Email: expat@EcoVillages.life

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CONCLUSION

It’s only been a few days since Veritas Panama was first unveiled to the public, and I can tell you these lots are already going fast. As I always say about anything related to your Plan-B, there is simply no time to waste, and if you are serious about surrounding yourself with freedom-minded people like yourselves – people who won’t judge you for your “crazy” political ideas or your dreams of living abroad. 

I am so proud to have partnered with Patrick on this project and helped bring it to fruition. Be sure to email Patrick and Andrea at expat@ecovillages.life right away, and I hope to see you as one of my neighbours down the road!

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Freedom-minded folks like you and I can often feel isolated in a world where so many people are affected by socialist propaganda, the woke mind virus, or whatever you want to call it.  Can you really count on your neighbours when they think your views are “nutty” or that your concerns about world events make you a “conspiracy theorist?”

In today’s episode, I am excited to present you with a solution to this problem: Veritas Panama, an off-grid community living development in the highlands of Panama.

Don’t worry –  this isn’t some hippie-dippie place with small log cabins, no internet, and no access to modern amenities…

Veritas Panama is a luxury development designed specifically for freedom-oriented individuals who want to guarantee a secure future for themselves and their families without foregoing the modern amenities of the developed world.

Enjoy the presentation, and to secure your lot today, don’t hesitate to email expat@EcoVillages.life.

TODAY’S PRESENTATION ABOUT OFF-GRID LIVING IN PANAMA’S HIGHLANDS

• Listen in as Patrick Hiebert—one of my dearest friends and my partner in Veritas Panama—guides you through the project’s background and how it all came together.
• If you think “off-grid” means living without modern amenities, think again! Learn how this solar-powered community maintains all the luxuries of first-world living. 
• What about water? Discover how Veritas Panama is able to maintain its own self-sufficient water supply. 
• Does “off-grid” mean losing life’s luxuries? Hear why Veritas Panama is fully equipped to handle a luxury lifestyle for its inhabitants, all while remaining off-grid and self-sufficient. 
• Are you sick of being looked at with a sideways glance for your “crazy” beliefs? Find out how Veritas is fostering a welcoming environment where you’ll feel more than free to speak your mind. 
• Learn how Veritas Village is a crypto-friendly community – you can even use Bitcoin to purchase your lot!
• Find out what a DAO (Decentrally Autonomized Organization) is and how it utilizes Bitcoin to enable voluntary community governance.
• Discover how Veritas Panama is perfectly set up to enable the growing of all its own food, from community-oriented projects to private gardens.
• What about education? Yes, there will even be an expat school in Veritas Village.
• How is the climate in the highlands of Panama? Patrick breaks down the seasons and how they play into the ability to have a water supply throughout the year.

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CONCLUSION

Veritas Panama is a project I have been deeply involved with for close to two years now, and I am so thrilled to finally be able to present it to the Expat Money audience. I founded this company to find real solutions to the problems faced by freedom-seekers around the world, and Veritas Panama is a direct response to the type of concerns I hear all the time. 

As much of the world’s political elite prepares to usher in a dystopian nightmare flush with draconian “solutions” like CBDCs, Digital IDs and “15-minute cities’, we are forming a strong, self-sufficient community in Panama that will be immune to many of these machinations. 

If you want to become a part of this community, email expat@EcoVillages.life right away to secure your lot.

I hope you enjoyed this presentation, and tune in to a special bonus episode tomorrow for Part Two, where we’ll share the question-and answer portion of this presentation. 

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What’s it really like to work with me? That’s exactly what my colleague Marc Clair asked several of my clients and partners last month during my 41st birthday bash in Panama.

This came at the tail end of our Panama Expat Exploration & Investment Tour, where I spent the week helping clients craft their own Plan B, whether it be residencies, citizenships, or simply investing internationally and protecting their wealth. 

People often ask why I have spent so much time and resources building this company when I could easily retire on the beach somewhere and spend the rest of my days staring off into the sunset. Aside from the fact that I am simply not built that way and would completely lose my mind, you’ll see from these testimonials today what it’s really all about. 

More people than ever before are awakening to the threats to their freedom and wealth, and I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to help others dramatically improve their situation. In today’s episode, you will get a glimpse into what it’s really like to work with me, craft your own Plan B, and protect yourself and your family from the machinations of corrupt politicians around the globe. 

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DON’T MISS OUR NEXT WEBINAR!

I often host informative webinars that are completely free to attend, so be sure to bookmark our webinar page. Our next webinar, “Beachfront Bonanza: Strategies For Cash Flow In Brazilian Property,” is one you can’t miss, so be sure to register now and get it on your calendar!

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CONCLUSION

I hope today’s episode gave you a taste of not only exactly what I do when working with my clients and partners but also helped you understand my motivation for doing so. The truth is, I could retire today, but building this company that is actively helping people’s lives is a giant puzzle that I’ve been determined to solve. I have built an absolutely incredible team here that makes so much of the content you see possible, and I do it all in to find more people like those you heard from in today’s show. 

This work never stops because there will never be a lack of people needing to shelter their wealth and protect their liberty from greedy, tyrannical politicians. Luckily, I never plan to stop, either, so I thank you for being part of the ever-growing expat community. 

See you all 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.

SECURE YOUR PARAGUAY PROPERTY TODAY!

Email us at ExpatMoney@GreenParana.com

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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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This is a replay of a webinar I hosted about the incredible investment opportunities in Paraguay I uncovered on my recent trip to that off-the-radar South American country.

I invited my friend Fernando to explain why Paraguay’s real estate market is such an exciting prospect in 2024 and how you can capitalize on those opportunities now before the rest of the world catches up. Enjoy!

TODAY’S PRESENTATION ON PARAGUAY’S REAL ESTATE BOOM

• Tune in to meet Fernando; he and I became fast friends when we met up in Paraguay and are now working together to educate expats about Paraguay’s burgeoning real estate market. 
• Hear Fernando describe Paraguay as a conservative culture with liberal economic policies – the sort that many of my clients are looking for as expats.
• Fernando breaks down the recent change in Paraguay’s government and why the current president shows a lot of promise in regard to staying out of the economy.
• Learn why Paraguay has such a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with its largest neighbour, Brazil, another country I’m a huge fan of. 
• Hear Fernando expertly break down the current housing “problem” in Paraguay – a problem that is music to the ears of investors looking to capitalize on a real estate market that’s ready to explode. 
• Water, water, everywhere! If you love water, Paraguay is the place for you, as there are luscious rivers and waterfalls nearly everywhere you look. 
• Marvel at Paraguay’s incredible energy sector – one that has seen no rise in energy prices in over eight years!
• Be sure to stay tuned in to the end, where Fernando will unveil the great discount I was able to negotiate for my subscribers on his units, along with all the details you need to know. This is a discount you won’t be able to get anywhere else!

SECURE YOUR PARAGUAY PROPERTY TODAY!

Email us at ExpatMoney@GreenParana.com

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CONCLUSION

As you can tell from this presentation, I’m incredibly excited about the prospects of capitalizing on Paraguay’s coming real estate boom. This is a country that is still off-the-radar enough that you can still get some great deals – especially if you go through Fernando. 

But the low prices won’t last forever as more savvy offshore investors discover the opportunities in Paraguay, so be sure to reach out to us at 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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This interview is with my friend and mentor, the great Doug Casey. In this conversation, Doug polishes his crystal ball and gives his thoughts on what we can expect to see in 2024 when it comes to the economy, geopolitics, and the prospect of World War Three. This is an absolute can’t-miss discussion!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH DOUG CASEY

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

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CONCLUSION

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

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

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Today I am bringing you part three of my series, breaking down my experience in each of the four countries I visited on my recent trip. I already discussed Turkey and Georgia in recent episodes – be sure to go back and check those reports out as well. 

This week, I’ll discuss my time spent in the interesting country of Armenia. Does this country have the potential for expats? You’ll get all my thoughts in today’s episode. 

TODAY’S ARMENIA TRIP REPORT

• Tune in to hear how my initial first impression after taking the train into Armenia was quickly flipped around after I ventured downtown Yerevan.
• Hear about the HUGE difference I noticed right away that put Armenia a notch above Georgia.
• As with the Georgia episode, you’ll once again have to hear me rave about the incredible food. Which country’s food did I rank higher in the end?
• Learn how I found Armenia to be more business-oriented and entrepreneurial than neighbouring Azerbaijan – which I’ll elaborate on in next week’s episode.
• Listen for an inside look at my visit to a building site. How did the conditions hold up compared to the first world?
• I give my take from the ground on how the geopolitics involving the war in Ukraine have affected the situation in Armenia. 
• Find out how friendly I found the people in Armenia to be towards visitors compared with Georgia.
• Learn how the Armenian genocide and the on-again, off-again war with Azerbaijan affect the country’s people to this day.
• Hear my final verdict on all aspects of Armenia for expats, from banking to the cost of living to the political situation. 

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CONCLUSION

That does it for Part 2 of my trip report, and I hope you all learned a lot about Armenia, a country that really goes under the radar. It’s a lovely place and one certainly worth visiting at a minimum. But it does bring a lot of baggage as far as a Plan-B location for expats goes, many of which concern the geopolitical situation and the constant problem with its’ neighbour, Azerbaijan.

Well, Azerbaijan just happened to be the next stop on my trip, and it will be the subject of next week’s episode of the Expat Money Show. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it, and I’ll see you next week!

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Today, I bring to you a personal report of a portion of my month-long trip that I just returned from. As we focus on my time in Turkey, I will include an update on the citizenship by investment I am working on from there. While it was an incredible trip, it wasn’t all roses, as we had some challenges to face along the way. 

I don’t hold back – you’ll get the good, the bad and the ugly of my experience in Turkey, one of my favourite countries. Enjoy!

TODAY’S EPISODE ABOUT MY TURKEY TRIP

• Find out what it was like travelling with my entire family – my wife, the kids, my mom, and even the nanny – through four different countries.
• Learn about some of the difficulties I encountered while pursuing my citizenship by investment program for Turkey.
• Hear about all the incredible (and not-so-incredible) properties that I saw and the endless hurdles we faced along the way while shopping for real estate.
• Find out how we ran into a major complication with our CBI due to our marriage taking place outside of both of our native countries.
• Listen in to hear about our run-in with a pickpocketer that snatched my mother’s purse – a stark reminder to never let your guard down while travelling.
• Learn all about my experience at the awe-inspiring Galata Towers – this is one place you absolutely cannot miss when in Istanbul.
• Come to understand why – despite some of its issues – Istanbul remains one of my favourite cities in the world.

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CONCLUSION

Well, that’s it for my trip to Turkey. While I went into this episode with the plan to discuss my entire trip, the conversation about Turkey and the efforts I am making to achieve my citizenship by investment was plenty enough to fill its own episode. 

In a perfect world, I’d only have positive things to report about the process, but one of the reasons I do these programs is to find the roadblocks so that my clients don’t have to. And rest assured, when it’s all said and done, I will be the owner of a Turkish passport.

If you enjoyed this behind-the-scenes glimpse into my experience in Turkey, leave a comment and let me know. I may very well follow this up with reports on my experiences in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, so stay tuned!

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH TOM LUONGO

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

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HOW TO FIND TOM LUONGO’S WORK

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

Twitter: @TWL1728

CONCLUSION

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

See you next Wednesday!

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH PARALLEL MIKE

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

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HOW TO FIND PARALLEL MIKE

Website: https://parallelmike.com/

YouTube: Parallel Systems

CONCLUSION

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

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Often I get asked by subscribers and clients, “Hey Mikkel, What Are You Doing?”

So I thought it would be helpful to record a quick episode on what I am doing with my own money to protect myself and my family from the financial armageddon that is on the horizon.

This episode should give you a bit of insight into the way my brain works and what I think is important for us to defend ourselves.

I don’t expect my opinions to be popular, but at least I am honest.

Enjoy,

Mikkel

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

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

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

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOHN PERKINS:

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

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HOW TO REACH JOHN PERKINS

https://johnperkins.org

CONCLUSION

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

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

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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

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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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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.

RELATED EPISODES

234: The Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico Is Here

208: From USA To Panama an Expat Story – Angela

207: From Arizona to Panama An Expat Story – Keith & Yvette

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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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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.

RELATED EPISODES

201: Investing In Agoforestry For Residency

190: How To Build A Self-Sustaining Libertarian Community In Latin America – Patrick Hiebert

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

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’s guest on the Expat Money Show is me, Mikkel Thorup 🙂 Over the past 5 years, I’ve tried my best to do the milestone episodes for the podcast. Episode #50, #100 and now we are celebrating episode #150.

I’m so excited to be here, statistics say that something like 80% of new podcasts don’t make it past episode 7, and honestly, we’ve never been stronger. More and more people are listening to our show and recently we started a new YouTube channel and we have a Facebook group called Expat Money Forum. Each day we get new subscribers and listeners and I’m thrilled to be able to help so many people.

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

• Big changes to the Friendly Nations Visa in Panama and why it’s important to listen to the professionals when it comes to immigration processes. 
• What’s next for Panama? Is it still a great place to buy real estate? and is living tax-free at the top of living a free life!
• Brazil: freedom, food and safety. Why living in one of the safest areas of Brazil has been one of the most interesting times as a family!
• Did we mention Food; Churrasco… Mikkel talks about having an indoor BBQ in his home and enjoying some of the best meat ever, being one of the highlights of living in Brazil. 
• Listen in as Mikkel talks about buying real estate in one of the most beautiful places in Brazil and having the ability to walk out your back door to some of the best beaches in the world. 
• Cost of living in Brazil, you will be pleasantly surprised!
• Children, how quickly they adapt to the language, food and surroundings and why you shouldn’t fear their ability to make these changes. 
• The truth about government-run schools, the damage that can be done by forcing your children to attend and how a new expat international school based on Socratic ideas can change your children’s lives forever.
• Heading home to Panama and the work that lays ahead of us, and how excited we are to be going home! 

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 144: How To Raise Your Children To Be Multilingual – Sarah Tarvin
• 131: Travelling To Brazil During The Pandemic – Mikkel Thorup
• 115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong

HOW TO FIND MIKKEL THORUP’S WORK

• Our new YouTube channel, subscribe here: ExpatMoneyShow.com/youtube

• Facebook Group: ExpatMoneyForum.com
• Buy my book: ExpatSecretsBook.com – profits get reinvested back into the podcast to pay for the editors and to make the show.

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CONCLUSION

What an amazing 5 years in this business. Honestly, I never would have guessed the impact Expat Money Show would have on so many people around the world. Every day someone reaches out to me for assistance. It’s been a very rewarding experience, for sure. And I want to thank every single one of you for trusting me and believing in the work we do here.

I’m looking forward to the next 5 years. With our FB group growing and our YouTube channel as a hit, I know we’ll be here for many years to come. 

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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
• 124: One Euro Homes In Italy And How You Can Purchase Them Today – Karl Pierre
• 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 Karl Pierre the creator of the YouTube Channel ENTP Life and ENTPLife.com. He is a Real Estate Investor, serial entrepreneur and educator who has been an entrepreneur for more than half of his life and his entire adult life.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Why Karl Pierre started a Home Health Care business and became an Entrepreneur
• How he runs his business remotely
• How did he start to invest?
• An amazing story of how he came to work in Brazil and what attracted him so much
• His home in Colombia, and what takes him back year after year
• The truth about 1 euro homes in Sicily – Last year, he went to Italy and saw the truth about 1€ homes in Sicily for himself.
• Do these homes come with the land? Or does the municipality own it?
• What are the fees associated with buying a 1 euro home?
• Is there a specific amount of money that must be spent on renovating these homes?
• Are you able to get residency in Italy when you buy one of these homes?
• What about the taxes?
• Karl Pierre tells us the bottom line cost to renovate a home in Sicily.
• What is the best advice Karl has for someone that is truly thinking about buying and renovating a home in Sicily?
• And tons more…

HOW TO FIND KARL’S WORK

• www.ENTPLife.com
• YouTube Channel ENTP Life

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CONCLUSION

Talking with Karl Pierre about his experiences in Brazil, Colombia and Italy was super energizing. I’m been to all 3 countries and could really relate to how Karl felt about them. The people, the atmosphere and the economy. What really excited me was how he bought 2 homes in Sicily and how he’s renovating them. If construction is your game, then you’ve got to listen in to hear what we discuss.

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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 on the Expat Money Show is Gill Phelan. Gill has truly led a most interesting life. He grew up in the cold north of the USA, moved to Florida after his divorce and now lives full-time in Costa Rica, making Gill a true expat.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

PICTURES

Open up Facebook and go and look at Gill Phelan’s community, called Grand View Estates Costa Rica you won’t be disappointed. The best way to contact Gill is through his FB page or if you have specific questions, Gill says you can email him @ info@gillphelan.com.  He’s happy to answer any questions you might have.

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CONCLUSION

Over the past several months I’ve really gotten to know and like Gill Phelan. He is the real deal, as I’ve already mentioned. When we bring on new partners to work with, it’s my responsibility to do my due diligence to make sure they are who they say they are.

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Rachel Jensen is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for ECI Development, a regional development company based throughout Latin America in Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, Argentina, and Nicaragua.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Real Estate in Belize: Key considerations for buying property abroad, including safety, viability, and investment soundness, with tips to minimize risks
• Gran Vineyard Estates Argentina: ECI Development’s venture offering affordable properties compared to Napa Valley
  • Options: personal use, partial rental, or full rental
  • Locations: Ocean, Gulf, Caribbean, inland, island, and vineyard
  • Description: Living at the foothills of the Andes, surrounded by vineyards

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CONCLUSION

I just loved interviewing Rachel Jensen from ECI Development. She is a wealth of knowledge on best practices for real estate in Central & South America. Her expertise in buying real estate in Belize in incredible. If you’ve ever wanted to dabble in buying or selling international real estate, this is the episode for you.

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Grant Cardone is a New York Times Bestselling author, the #1 Sales Trainer in the World, and an internationally renowned speaker on leadership, Real Estate Investing, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, and Finance.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Grant Cardone’s journey to a millionaire mindset
• Advocating renting over buying a home
• Owning a jet as a smart investment
• Simplified real estate investment with Cardone Capital
• Wealth Creation Formula e-book with 9 steps to build wealth

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CONCLUSION

What a fantastic episode with one of my financial heroes of all time. Grant Cardone. There really is no one like him and this episode is just a sample of what Grant Cardone can do along with Cardone Capital. As he says, he’s going to disrupt the Real Estate world and I can believe it!

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Jay Papasan is a bestselling author, Vice President, and Executive Editor at Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the world’s largest real estate company and a co-owner of KellerINK, Keller Capital, and Papasan Properties Group. We talk today about Your One Thing, do you know what it is?

You’re going to LOVE this episode with Jay Papasan and The One Thing!

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Best Practices
• Business Strategies = Wealth Business
• Investing in People
• Hiring Better
• Couples Goal Setting

HOW TO FIND JAY’S WORK:

• Jay Papasan – www.jaypapasan.com
• www.the1thing.com
• Twitter
• Facebook

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CONCLUSION

What a brilliant interview with Jay Papasan about The One Thing! If you are an entrepreneur, no matter where you are on the scale; you will absolutely love our discussion on the best strategies for wealth building. Jay has learned and honed his craft from his mentor Gary Keller and he shares his wealth of knowledge with us for a remarkable hour. Please don’t miss this outstanding conversation with Jay!

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In this interview with Christoph Heuermann, we talk in detail about Libertarian concepts like his association with the Free Private City Project in Honduras; plus, alternative investments in Walnut farms overseas.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Libertarian concepts and alternative investment strategies with Christoph Heuermann
• Definition and risks of Alternative Investments (e.g., precious metals, arts, wine, antiques, coins, stamps, real estate)
• Investing in walnut farms as an example of alternative investments
• Discussion on the Free Private City Project in Honduras and its potential, inspired by historical investments in Singapore or Hong Kong

HOW TO FIND CHRISTOPH’S WORK:

• www.tax-free.today
• christoph.today personal blog

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CONCLUSION

Fascinating interview with Christoph Heuermann from Tax-Free. Today, I’m certainly intrigued about the Libertarian concept of the Free Private City Project in Honduras. I truly believe that this interview will help many of our subscribers see a brighter future.

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Surgeon turned investor, Dr. Buck Joffrey with his company Wealth Formula talks to us today about what is a real asset investor, what private placement opportunities in investing are, and how to create real wealth in your lifetime.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

In this interview with Buck Joffrey, Mikkel asks questions like:

• Was your cosmetic surgery business not scaleable?
• How do you decide when to scale a business?
• How do you decide your strengths and weaknesses?
• And how did Buck Joffrey go from med school to an 8 figure business?

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CONCLUSION

I hope you got as much value from this interview with Buck Joffrey as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all 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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