The conventional path for young men is breaking down. College is more expensive than ever, jobs are disappearing faster than degrees can keep up, and an entire generation is being pushed into debt, confusion, and dependence before they’ve even had a chance to build real-world skills. More parents and young men are starting to ask a hard question: “If this system is failing, what actually works?”

In today’s episode, I am joined by entrepreneur, rancher, and author Matt Smith to discuss The Preparation, his new book co-written with my friend and mentor Doug Casey. We break down how real competence creates confidence, why character matters more than credentials, and how skill acquisition, mentorship, and responsibility can shape capable, independent individuals inside a system designed to produce the opposite. 

Enjoy!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Listen in to hear why the traditional college path is failing young men
• Learn why exposure to risk and responsibility builds judgment that schools never teach
• Hear why character and responsibility matter far more than credentials
• Finish this episode with a clear alternative to raising dependent boys in an increasingly unstable world

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Gret Glyer is the founder of DonorSee, a support network for the world’s poorest. Their Mission is to become the world’s fastest-growing charity platform and usher in a new age of global charity by raising the industry’s standards for transparency, immediacy, and innovation.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Exactly how to make a difference in the life of an infant child, a widow or an orphaned child….and how to help them possibly provide for themselves for a lifetime!
• Who really benefits from donating as little as $10 a month to people from the poorest country on the planet?
• Why it’s essentially impossible for people from developing countries like Malawi to get themselves out of poverty with the system we have without some help from outside sources
• How your donation can provide simple necessities like formula and food for a child for an entire year.
• A common myth about why people from Africa are some of the poorest countries in the world… This is an important concept to understand when you reach into your pocket to help and why it’s so important to help.
• How to guarantee your donation goes directly to the project that you have chosen.
• What happens after you donate? Listen in as Gret explains what the protocol is and how your money will be spent.
• This is tax-deductible — I would much rather see my subscribers voluntarily giving money to help families in need instead of it being wasted on taxes.

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

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

076: Chasing Black Unicorns – Tech Startups & Corruption – Marek Zmyslowski

031: How You Can Make A Difference In Small Island Nations With Renewable Energy And Sustainable Innovation – James Ellsmoor

CONCLUSION:

What a heart-wrenching conversation with Gret Glyer. Listening to his stories of living in the poorest country in the world for three years led to the founding of DonorSee.

Gret believes relationships are the heartbeat of effective charity. His platform enables donors to donate directly to people in need and see the impact of their gifts with a video update on every donation.

I would like to encourage you to donate; even just a small amount will make a big impact. You’ll understand my urgency once you’ve listened to Gret’s story of living overseas and how important DonorSee is.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Kris Broholm from Actual Fluency, a language learning blog and podcast that he started in 2014 which now has over 180 episodes. He is a passionate entrepreneur who specializes in affiliate marketing, sales funnels and copywriting. Originally from Denmark, he has lived all over Europe and is now an expat in Portugal.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Are you ready to take the leap from living in one country to living abroad, becoming a digital nomad?
• Listen to Kris as he talks about his expat journey from growing up in Denmark and how he learned English, you’ll be amazed!
• The absolute best trick to learn a second language, or even a third or fourth
• The fatal flaw of following someone that has no experience or following someone like Kris who has tons of experience.
• How you can achieve your ultimate expat journey 
• Learn one of the biggest lies told to you when you are learning another language
• Tips and tricks when searching for the perfect place to live
• A common myth on why people are expats, and why it’s okay to just go from country to country and enjoy life!
• A sneak peek into being an expat 
• The most important question about Portugal, home of port wine!
• How to set up a company in Cyprus during the pandemic, are you ready for it!

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• 138: Digital Nomad Life In Asia – Nimrod Dean Kuchel
• 132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips
• 083: Secrets to Learning a Foreign Language Quickly – Olly Richards 

HOW TO FIND KRIS BROHOLM’S WORK

• Actual Fluency

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CONCLUSION

My friendship with Kris goes back a few years now and I am thrilled to finally have him on my podcast. We have worked on some projects together and we’ve become friends and I’ve watched Kris travel the world and experience the best of what life has to offer. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for you, my friend!

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

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

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

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• 128: Travelling To Every Country In The World – Salvatore Lavallo
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HOW TO FIND SARAH TARVIN’S WORK

• PolyglotAndTot.com
• chooseyourlifeadventure.com
• Instagram 

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CONCLUSION

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

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Michael Strong, Founder of Expanse Online, an innovative virtual secondary school and he is one of the most experienced and creative school program designers in the country.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Public education in Michael’s opinion is abusive and fraudulent, listen to a better alternative
• Statistically, 75% of high school students are unhappy and only 45% are actively engaged in learning
• The increase in suicide rates in teens are shocking, why is this happening?
• We examine the rise in substance abuse in government-run schools and how to protect your child from it
• Why communication and compassion will always be necessary and how to foster them in your child’s education
• Mikkel and Michael go into what careers require higher education to be successful and what careers don’t
• How to prepare your child for the real world and set them up for success
• How Michael’s school rewards Emotional Intelligence in kids
• What does a school day and week look like at Expanse Online?
• Some have referred to this program as ‘Homeschooling by professionals’
• And so much more…

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

HOW TO FIND MICHAEL STRONG’S WORK

• www.expanseonline.co

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CONCLUSION

Michael is an amazing human being, working to ensure his students get the very best education possible so that becoming effective adults is not that difficult. I really enjoyed the conversation, and personally got a lot out of it, I hope you do too!

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Today’s guest is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He is the CEO of Crash.co, the career launch platform, and the founder of Praxis, a startup apprenticeship program, both of which are shaking up how young people pursue their dream jobs and develop necessary skills. 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The biggest problems with the education system today
• The history of how the education system began
• What ‘deschooling’ is and why it’s necessary
• The concept of Human Capital in education
• What’s relevant in education today
• Introduction to Praxis and its impact on career fulfillment
• How Praxis helps those entering the workforce or seeking more fulfilling careers
• Isaac’s creation of Crash.co to help students craft better resumes and improve job prospects

HOW TO FIND ISAAC’S WORK

• www.isaacmorehouse.com
• You will find all the information on both Praxis and Crash.co and a little bit about the man himself!

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• EP 078: Brandon Pearce -Travelling the Globe World Schooling your Children
• EP 029: Jim Cockrum – How Creating Engaging Content On Social Media Is Translating into 25 Million In Sales On Amazon
• EP 004: Clara Day Herrera – How To Raise Your Child To Be An Entrepreneur. Morning Routines

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CONCLUSION

The hour with Isaac went by so fast, we really got to chat about so many great ideas. He’s a really cool guy with some amazing perspectives on life and freedom. I encourage all of you to listen and share this podcast with your kids, friends, and your friend’s kids. Really!

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