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Learn How To Get Super Powers From A World Class Memory Expert. Jonathan Levi ~ Super Human, Super Powers, Memory Export, SuperLearner~Are you born with these skills? or do you develop them! How to get super powers anyways?   How about being an entrepreneur? Do you have to work harder and longer than anyone else? or are their 'hacks' for becoming one of the greats in your lifetime?  Is there someone you emulate and want to be just like? and have you wondered how they got there?   Can you change YOUR life and become all that you want, without huge sacrifices? or is it possible?   Have you ever wondered if you could become a better boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse?  what about a better parent or is it all in the genes we were dealt?   Would you like the skill to get up on stage fearless? write a book? learn how to code? be a mathematician?  or do these ideas scare you enough to not even give them a try?  Does the thought go through your mind, 'these skills must be for the brave, the fearless, the brainiacs of our time.  I couldn't possibly achieve all that's out there'.     How to Get Super Powers Jonathan Levi and Mikkel Thorup talk about all of this.  They talk about how to get super human powers and becoming a SuperLearner and that we can all achieve what we most desire.  And yes, there is work involved, this is not about a mantra that says, 'I have no fear, I have no fear'.  This is about attaining the secret skills that we don't learn in school, that someone like Jonathan Levi and his SuperLearner course can teach you.   Jonathan Levi coined: The intellectual Pigmalian Effect- how others can influence someone's ability.  If they believe you are highly intelligent and can get the work done, then you most likely will.  The Intellectual Golem Effect - The same effect if they believe you cannot do the job, you won't. Phrases like: * I'm such a clutz * I'm so bad at math * I never remember names So the question is: how do people break this pattern, what are the steps to becoming a SuperLearner?     SuperLearner Years ago if you wanted to become an Entrepreneur it was hard.  The information wasn't readily accessible.  You had to go to the bookstore and hope that someone had written a book on the subject you wanted to learn and you had to trust that they knew what they were talking about.   Today, information is at our fingertips.  So much information in fact that if you have the skills that Jonathan Levi teaches, you can become a SuperLearner, a memory expert and super human in no time.  In this episode, all is revealed.  Are these skills important to becoming an entrepreneur? you bet they are!     Memory Expert What does a memory expert look like?  What is it that you want to accomplish?  When you go to a dinner party do you want to remember guests names? what do they do for a living? become friends with them?  Jonathan Levi has a system, a course that he is willing to share with our readers.  It can be found at www.JLE.VI/5   Jonathan Levi was kind enough to give us this free gift.  It is a treasure that you should all take advantage of, really.  5 days can change the course of your entrepreneurial life!   Jonathan Levi shared one of his favourite quotes with us, from Robert Hyman about specialization: 'A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, con a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall,

How To Use International Diversification to Grow Your Wealth Overseas. International diversification of your portfolio.  What does that REALLY means and why it is so important to grow your wealth overseas.  In this interview with Lief Simon, he takes us into the world of Investing in Overseas Real Estate, Hot Countries to get Residency in and so much more!   Lief Simon and his wife Kathleen Peddicord are the owners of Live and Invest Overseas.  Kathleen is a writer and she likes to say 'they are a publishing company' and they are, they publish online. Lief Simon likes to say 'they are an information company'.  They try to provide their readers with information on opportunities, lifestyle, residency, investment, asset protection, and citizenship options abroad.   Live and Invest Overseas has 3 newsletters.  Listen in to find out what each newsletter contains: * Main Lifestyle - Overseas Living Letter * Simon Letter * Global Property Adviser   Which newsletter would you receive the most benefit from?   Investing in Overseas Real Estate Mikkel Thorup and Lief Simon dig into investing in Over Seas Real Estate.  Why it is so advantageous and why diversifying in currency is so important.     Hot Real Estate Ventures for the Future In this interview with Lief Simon, he goes into detail about agriculture and why it makes sense.  Lief explains how to be effective and efficient in this market. * Own the land - Panama * Own the equipment - Thailand * Own the trees - France   Mikkel Thorup poses the obvious question:  'What kind of returns can be expected on these investments?'  Lief Simon answers in detail, so make sure you listen in to this episode!     How do these Investments Work From a Tax Standpoint? Find out the advantages of doing this overseas and what countries are most beneficial for working with. Should you set up these investments overseas in your own name? or have an LLC? * What are the benefits * What effect this has on probate * Umbrella LLC * Transfer tax * Analyze property by property, investment by investment * What is your ultimate goal?     Lief Simon's Rules!  The Question is: Do you always follow them or is it okay to break the rules from time to time? Rule 1:  Go see the property in person Rule 2:  Don't put more than 5% of your net worth into any single deal Rule 3:  Don't spend too much money on due diligence Rule 4:  Use an attorney when buying property overseas Kathleen Peddicord also has her #1 Rule:  No partners     Hot Countries to Get Residency Panama, Colombia, Mexico and more... * Do you do it yourself? or hire a lawyer?  What are the pitfalls of either way? * What is the easiest country? * What do you have to do? * What is a 'back-up' residency * Can you work, buy property, set up a bank account? * Will this lead to a 2nd citizenship? * Will you have to take a language test?   In this interview with Lief Simon, he talks about his lessons learned while getting his residency in Panama.  How long it took, what happened and could it have been done more effectively.   Live and Invest Overseas Conferences What can I expect at the Offshore Summit * Banking options in the current banking world * Some investment options * Lifestyle

How To Run An International Business As An Expat In Chiang Mai Michael Michelini started his career out of college on Wall Street and soon realized that entrepreneurship was his calling.  11 years later, his business, Global From Asia, calls Chiang Mai, Thailand home.   In this Interview with Michael Michelini, we chat about: * How to Run an International Business * Best way to meet Expats in China * The Cross-Border Summit * Being an Expat in Chiang Mai * Cross-Border Match Maker * Canton Fair * and so much more!   How to Run an International Business Are you the type of entrepreneur that always wondered what it would be like to have an FBA store? or a Shopify store? And just thought it might be too difficult to build a profitable store online?  Then this is the episode for you!   Or are you already successful in the online shopping world?  Do you have a profitable store but have no real say in how the products are manufactured and delivered?  Then this too is the episode for you!   Michael Michelini and Mikkel Thorup talk about how to best start in this space.  What needs to happen, meeting the suppliers in China, branding, and plain old hand-holding.  Michael Michelini started his business in Hong Kong, China. After 11 years he has mastered the ins and outs of how to effectively and efficiently work alongside the factories in China so that you, the import/export company can easily create the products that suit your needs.   Most of us would be afraid of the language barrier, the thousands of factories to choose from, and the fear of trying to communicate with the shop owners.  Michael Michelini understood those issues when he first started his business and is here to help guide you through the process.     How To Meet Expats In China Living in the USA his entire life, having school friends and work colleagues, moving to Hong Kong meant that Michael had to learn to socialize with the locals, or find new expat friends.  We discuss where Michael Michelini found his new tribe; was it difficult;  and is that where he met his wife?   Meet another Expat in China in this interview with Rico Ngmoa, we also dive deep into the Canton Fair and talk about how to safely judge a manufacturing plant who builds your products.   Cross Border Summit For the last 3 years, Michael Michelini has held his Cross Border Summit, in Shenzhen, China, in conjunction with the Canton Fair. (Listen in as Michael describes what the Canton Fair is all about!!)   Their Cross Border Summit is for anyone interested in, but not excluding: * how to sell on Amazon * selling E-commerce * sourcing products and buying from China and selling in different countries This Cross Border Summit is for the newbie and the experienced buyer.  There are dozens of experts and a roundtable discussion to chat with your favourite expert.   Cross Border Summit 2019 will be held in Cartegena, Columbia on March 7th & 8th with a Mastermind Event on the 6th.  For more information and to purchase tickets: www.crossbordersummit.com/columbia .   Expat In Chiang Mai Thailand Why leave China to go to Chaing Mai? * School for his children * Lower cost of living * Chaing Mai has an amazing Expat Community

International Real Estate Guru Breaks Down Investments In Belize And Nicaragua. Mike Cobb is the Co-Founder of ECI Development, that does International Real Estate Developments in Central America and the Caribbean with a lot of the focus these days being investments in Belize and investment in Nicaragua. Mike and his family lived as Expats in Managua, Nicaragua for 14 years before returning to the States.  They went there for business and stayed there by choice.   International Real Estate Mike Cobb is extremely passionate about what opportunities the country has for Expat Entrepreneurs and International Real Estate!  Have you ever wondered how someone from the USA could end up living and working in Central America?  What would the draw be and why would you stay?  This is the episode to listen to if Central America is where you've contemplated investing, retiring or a little of both.   When Mike Cobb starting building communities in Central America, they believed that their market would be for investors to buy and to rent out as vacation homes.  This was true until the baby boomers decided they could have it both ways.  They could buy International Real Estate, rent out 6 months of the year and pay down their mortgage.   Then as 'snow birds' spend the winter months in a fabulous community in a country that offers a high standard of living with a low cost of living.   Time Machine & Path of Progress Mikk Cobb, what does that mean?  Time Machine & Path of Progress?  If you could go back 20 years and see how the path of progress was, you'd be rich.  I'm sure many of you have dreamt about the 'what if's' If I only knew what the economy would be like.  You still have time with an investment in Belize or an investment in Nicaragua.   Investment in Belize Let's talk about investments in Belize and the time machine & path of Progress.  In Belize, you're likely going back in time about 5-10 years.  If you're talking about Nicaragua, it's more like 20 years.  It truly is the best time to make an investment in Belize.   Are you interested in an investment in Belize?  Mike Cobb discusses what is available, what life is like in Belize and what you can expect from your investment in Belize.   Are you an early baby boomer? Do you find yourself wondering if you've saved enough money to have the life you're accustomed to in the US or Canada?  If not, again, this is the episode that is so important to give a listen to.   Offshore Banking in Belize Are you an American or Canadian entrepreneur?  with a viable business and paying high taxes? Let's talk about offshore banking in Belize.   Life in Belize is warm and sunny most of the year. Crime is low, medical care is fantastic, in fact, they welcome medical tourism.  Therefore, the real question is 'why would you stay in your home country when you can set up offshore banking in Belize and pay next to nothing in taxes and have a lower cost of living and a higher quality of life'.  I know that sounds like a paradox, but it's true.   DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN LEGALLY ELIMINATE YOUR TAX BILL THIS WEEK - ASK FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION HERE   Investment in Nicaragua Talking about an investment in Nicaragua, Mike Cobb and his partner have been at this a long time and have built their company ECI from the ground up.  They know what they are talking about and are an integral part of helping to develop a country so that Americans & Canadians have a ...

Behind The Scenes Look At The Life Of An Expat Entrepreneur... Welcome to Episode 50, which is certainly a milestone for any podcaster.  It has been almost one year since the beginning of the Expat Money Show and what a year it has been! This interview with Mikkel Thorup is a look back over this past year, with all of the new friends made, accomplishments, and lessons learned.   Mikkel Thorup Interviews Mikkel Thorup :) In this interview Mikkel Thorup gets real with us about where he is going, what he is working on, what he has learned and all of the great connections he has made with you, his listeners. Mikkel Thorup takes us deep into his daily correspondence, EMS Pulse.  A daily freeflow behind the scenes email, documenting his day to day business.  Make sure to sign up today by going to www.ExpatMoneyShow.com   2018 In A Glance Masterminds Chicago Mastermind Mikkel Thorup loves his Mastermind Groups and to find out why, you just have to listen to this episode.  You will learn WHAT a mastermind is,  WHY it is so important to belong to a mastermind, and WHY you pay the big bucks to be a part of a mastermind.   EMS Titanium After you learn WHY it is so important to belong to a mastermind, you'll also learn why Mikkel Thorup's EMS Titanium Mastermind is so powerful.  They are a small group and their main purpose to help each other out in their business. They concentrate on 2 things: * What's working now * What you need help with   EMS Titanium is not accepting new members at the moment, possibly in the new year.  If this is something you are interested in, please contact support@mikkelthorup.com and ask to be put on the waitlist for 2019.  Someone will be in touch with you.   Fun and Fantastic Topics in this interview with Mikkel Thorup * Influencer Marketing Conference in the UK * Facebook requests * Singapore and the interview with Gregor Gregerson * Being a Giant Libertarian * Asset Protection * and so much more!   Unbelievable Guest Lineup Over the past month * Edmund John, from Flag Theory talking about KYC and AML * Jeff Haden, best selling author of The Motivation Myth and ghostwriter of over 60 books * Rico Ngoma, from SourceFindAsia on drop shipping from China (all you need to know so you don't get scammed) * Gregor Gregersen, Electric Vehicle Metals Held In Singaporean Vault – Next Big Commodity To Boom What an amazing year!   *Update* Mikkel Thorup's Book Expat Secrets What an exciting time here at The Expat Money Show!  Mikkel Thorup's Book Expat Secrets is due out any time.  Revisions have been made, the Cover is outstanding, the editing is damn near perfect and we are just waiting for those final touches! It is a culmination of 20 years of being an Expat and is a true blue business book.  Stay tuned...   Next on the Agenda!! Mikkel Thorup gets excited when he is presented with a really good, solid, financial investment. Hundreds pass by his desk but only a few are worth looking at a second time. Please listen as Mikkel Thorup discusses what he feels are exceptional investments.  

Electric Vehicle Metals Held In Singaporean Vault - Next Big Commodity To Boom. Gregor Gregersen is the CEO and founder of Silver Bullion Pte Ltd. A gold bullion and silver bullion Singapore dealer as well as The Safe House. A Singaporean Vault company for many types of precious metals; including electric vehicle metals.   Gregor Gregersen has lived as an Expat for nearly 38 years, and he actually gave up his German passport to become a Singaporean citizen. In this interview, we talk about why Gregor chose this country to build his vault for gold bullion and silver bullion Singapore and how this led to electric vehicle metals.   What are "Electric Vehicle Metals"? The Electric Vehicle Metals I am referring to are the metals that go into the batteries that power electric cars. These are precious metals and bullion of high grade.  They are used in the manufacturing process and compose the bulk of the batteries themselves.   Why Should we care about Electric Vehicle Metals and Batteries? Electric vehicle batteries are becoming too cheap to ignore. In the past 4 years, production costs for EV batteries have fallen by over 70%, thanks to investments from major automakers. Elon Musk thinks that these costs will fall a further 20% by 2020. That would make these batteries cheaper to produce than internal combustion engines.   Special Report on Electric Vehicle Metals After recording the interview with Gregor Gregorson I got massively interested in the topic of electric vehicle metals as an investment.   I took everything I learned from Gregor plus a couple hundred hours of research and I compiled it down into a special report. In this special report, I break down why electric vehicle metals is a space you should really be paying attention to, what the opportunities are, what the pitfalls are and most importantly how you can get involved. I think you will see that the world is changing, fortunes are being made and by the time you hear about it on mainstream media it will be too late and you will have missed your chance.   In my daily life, I travel the world searching for unique opportunities, I put an intense amount of due diligence in my research and when I find something really extraordinary I share it with my subscribers.   This is one of those times...   I was thinking about charging for this special report on electric vehicle metals…. Maybe $97 or $197 or maybe it will be part of a paid subscription newsletter I am working on, I have not decided yet...   In the meantime I don't want to delay, this is timely information and I want to get this special report into your hands as fast as possible… therefore I will let you have a copy of it for free for being a loyal listener of this podcast.   If you really want to dig into electric vehicle metals as an investment; to learn about the opportunities, how to protect your investment and what the exact steps are to get started in the most profitable way possible you can download your copy of the report for free by clicking HERE.   What Does Gregor Gregersen Store in his Singaporean Vault Silver Bullion Singapore holds all types of precious metals including gold bullion, silver bullion, platinum bullion. They buy, sell and test all types of bullion. And of course, as we talk about in this interview electric vehicle metals.   Conversations on Commodities With Gregor Gregersen

How To Source Products In China For Drop Shipping and FBA From An Expat Who Actually Lives There. Rico Ngoma grew up in Canada and at a very young age realized being an expat entrepreneur was in his blood.  After a trip to China and seeing the difficulty with finding how to source products in China for drop shipping and how to do business in China, Rico realized that he could assist other entrepreneurs on how to find a good manufacturer in China.     Rico Ngoma talks to us about his life since 2014 living and working in Guangzhou, China.  With 24 Million people and thousands of factories, most would find it almost impossible to navigate, especially with the language barrier.  China is not like most countries where English is spoken in most parts of the country.  To survive in China, one must learn even the basics of Mandarin just to survive.  Rico found a small expat entrepreneur community in Guangzhou, which has helped him to feel more at home.   Source Find Asia is Rico's company.  He explains to Mikkel how they are problem solvers for those that want to learn: * How to do business in China * How to source products in China for drop shipping * And how to find a good manufacturer in China.       Rico Explains How to do Business in China Rico Ngoma and Mikkel Thorup chat about how to do business in China and the concept that China is a great source for drop shipping, but where do you start?  who do you trust?  These questions and more, from someone that knows how to source products in China for drop shipping.   Rico Ngoma tells us the difference between a Trading Company and a Factory.  Rico recounts some pretty funny stories about when they first started Source Find Asia.  He claims that you must be a detective to really understand how the buying works in China.     How to Find a Good Manufacturer in China Rico Ngoma chats about how to find a good manufacturer in China and how to source products in China for drop shipping and all the pitfalls that can happen if you're not aware of the many different areas that need to be covered when you want to learn how to source products in China for drop shipping.     Rico Ngoma's company: Source Find Asia * Manufacturing Consultants * Introduction to Factories * Interpreting the language * Peace of Mind for Clients * and more!!   If becoming an expat entrepreneur is in your blood, or you want to learn how to do business in China, or how to source products in China for drop shipping listen to Ep 029: Jim Cockrum - where Jim talks about how his company does $25 Million in Sales on Amazon.     How to Reach Rico Ngoma www.SourceFindAsia.com Made in China Podcast rico@sourcefindasia.com     FINAL THOUGHTS Super interesting episode with Rico Ngoma. I previously understood some of the intricacies of drop shipping, but Rico really helped me to realize that what is the most important part of the process is having a company that speaks your language, that you can trust to get the job done, and having someone in your corner!   I hope you get as much value from this interview with Rico 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 make sure you sign up below f...

The First Rule Of Ghostwriting Is: You Do Not Talk About Ghostwriting... Jeff Haden author of The Motivation Myth spent over 20 years in manufacturing when he realized he really didn't love what he was doing.  Over the next few years, he learned different skills to create a job for himself in the ghostwriting arena.  Some may ask? What is ghostwriting? Why do people hire a ghostwriter? and where do you find a ghostwriter?   What is Ghostwriting? Ghostwriting is when someone is hired to write literary or journalistic works, speeches, or other texts that are officially credited to another person as the author.  Celebrities, executives, and political leaders often hire ghostwriters to draft or edit their autobiographies, memoirs, or a book they have an idea for.   Why Do People Hire A Ghostwriter? In this interview with Jeff Haden, he explains it this way:  You get an offer to write a weekly column on a certain subject, but you either don't have the time nor the talent, so you hire someone to write for you, and they sign your name to the work.  Often someone is in a field with expertise that everyone wants to hear about.  The problem is that you are a terrible writer, but a fantastic expert.  You hire a ghostwriter to clean up and polish your idea.   Where Do You Find A Ghostwriter? Jeff Haden and Mikkel Thorup talk opening about where do you find a ghostwriter?  It's actually quite simple.  Use sites like UpWork, Freelancer and BloggingPro, to name just a few. One of the key takeaways from Jeff Haden was to hire someone that has written before, been paid for it, and does it daily.  Jeff has written 70 books as a ghostwriter...I'd say...hire Jeff Haden if you want a book that is professionally written.   The Motivation Myth Jeff Haden's book, The Motivation Myth, overturns the beloved (but false) idea that motivation leads to success, instead, small successes lead to constant motivation - and let you achieve your biggest goals while also having more fun. In short, motivation isn’t something you get — motivation is something you create. Listen as Jeff and Mikkel go through several concepts in the book, The Motivation Myth. Jeff breaks down some of his controversial ideas and helps us to understand that what's been drilled into us since we first started in the workforce are actually false.   What is a Serial Achiever Jeff Haden and Mikkel Thorup talk about how we CAN do more than 1 thing in life, and that we LOVE doing more than 1 thing.  We spend our early adulthood pursuing a career that we believe we will stay at for the rest of our lives. After 15 years we decide to move on to something different.  We go back to school, we learn everything that is required and then we pursue that career.  That may happen several times in our life, and that's perfectly fine.  In fact, in this Interview with Jeff Haden, he encourages people to add the word 'AND' to your elevator pitch. You don't have to be just one thing;  you can be several;  like a photographer AND a writer. That's part of life that gives us character and depth.   Check out this podcast to hear about: * What's the difference between a Coach and a Pro * How to write a book in 1.5 weeks * Learning to persevere and work hard is a SKILL! * Leadership skills * Coping Skills * And so much more!   In Ep 042: Matt Javit left his executive job to travel the world.  You can be any age when you realize you want something different.  Listen in to hear from Matt Javit.  

KYC Chain A New Blockchain Technology From The Founder Of Flag Theory. Edmund John From Flag Theory has embarked on a new platform and in this episode, Mikkel Thorup delves deep into what is KYC & AML and how KYC Chain is using blockchain technology to solve problems they face. We then give an in-depth review of Flag Theory and explain what is Flag Theory.   What is Flag Theory - A Review of Flag Theory Some of you may be asking 'what is Flag Theory'? Here is a review of Flag Theory.  It was created about 50 years ago and it started with 5 flags: * Passport * Residency * Company (Check Out Our Services On Offshore Company Formation) * Bank Account * Physical Assets Edmund John from Flag Theory has added 2 more: * Digital Security * Digital Assets (Additional Episodes With Cryptocurrency Founders) Listen in to the episode now as we review Flag Theory and how all 7 Flags work to give you more control over your life.   What is KYC & AML Edmund John From Flag Theory explains KYC: Know Your Customer & AML: Anti Money Laundering. For decades there has been an issue with collecting personal data and how it is stored, and most important: can it be hacked. Often times as Expats we need KYC & AML for a host of different reasons, including; sending funds abroad, buying real estate or investments and getting residency or second citizenship in a new country. If a person with malicious intent intercepts this KYC & AML pack and it contains your passport copy, utility bills, birth record, SIN or Personal Identity Number, bank account details and a host of other things they really can take control of your life...   How KYC Chain Is Using Blockchain Technology To Solve Problems Edmund John from Flag Theory talks about Selfkey, A Self-Sovereign Identity system that empowers individuals to find more Freedom and Privacy through the full ownership of their digital identity. And Edmund John from Flag Theory founded KYC Chain a blockchain based technology that is solving problems (explained above) by securing your sensitive data, removing redundancies making for a more user-friendly and secure environment. To learn more, you'll want to listen to the entire episode!   Covered in this episode with Edmund John from Flag Theory: * Visa-Free Travel * Strong passports * Cryptocurrency * Review of Flag Theory * Expat Communities   Where to reach Edmund John from Flag Theory www.flagtheory.com www.selfkey.org   Final Thoughts Super interesting conversation with Edmund John from Flag Theory.  We broke down, what is Flag Theory? We then had a review of Flag Theory and really talked about each flag specifically. But we had to start at the beginning and talked about what is KYC & AML, topics that are a must for those that are concerned about how your own country is dealing with their economy.   I hope you get as much value from this interview with Edmund John from Flag Theory 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 make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse - My behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world building my business,

James Guzman - How To Start A Vacation Rental Business Using Airbnb As An Expat In Mexico 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.   James Guzman and Mikkel Thorup talk about short-term rentals when it comes to how to start an Airbnb in Mexico.   Are short-term rentals more beneficial than long term?  Are the risks different? If you've ever considered how to start a vacation rental business, then this is the episode for you.   How to Start a Vacation Rental Business We have all heard about Airbnb and how it has revolutionized the lodging and accommodation world of travel, and you probably know someone that puts their home on this site when they are away on vacation to maybe recoup some of their expenses while they are away. However, have you ever considered renting properties and then turning around and advertising on Airbnb?  Did you know that you don't have to own the property?  As long as the landlord is aware of what your plan looks like, there is no reason for them to say no.  This and many other ideas are discussed in this fun episode on how to start a vacation rental business. As mentioned, Airbnb has changed the face of short-term rentals forever.  How did they get so big? so quickly? and you must be asking yourself, what kind of software do they use and can I use it too?  Listen in as James Guzman explains the software they use for efficiency and speed.   Starting a Business in Mexico as an Expat and How to Start an Airbnb in Mexico We also talk about the demographics of his short-term rentals and how to start an Airbnb in Mexico.  Because James Guzman lives in Mexico, of course, it is much simpler, as he can keep an eye on his business, but you can start an Airbnb anywhere.  The concepts are the same all across the globe.  Here are a few ideas discussed: * Platforms and Software * Access to the property/keys * How to earn more income from your properties * What to do during slow seasons * What does a 'Full Vacation' look like * Challenges of owning your own business   What To Consider When you Start a Vacation Rental Business * Is your city safe? Clean? * What about the culture? the food? * Why do people come to your city? * What kind of return can I expect? * Vacancy rates? * All this and more is discussed!   James Guzman on Education Most of our listeners are aware of our passion here on the Expat Money Show regarding the current state of the education system in North America and the trend towards homeschooling and world schooling.  James Guzman and Mikkel Thorup discuss this hot topic.  Many of our past guests discuss this same topic, listen in to Ep 37: Zak Slayback or to Ep 43: Sam McRoberts who currently owns and operates his business as an expat and world schools his son.   We all know how much Mikkel loves to talk about travel and the experiences learned from each country.  Today's episode was no different.  Mikkel and James Guzman chat in detail about Medellin & the country of Colombia.  Mikkel spent quite a bit of time there when he first started his travels and speaks kindly about the people, the food and the culture.  James Guzman would agree!   Best Way to Reach James Guzman

How To Do 2-Million In Sales Through E-Commerce & Drop Shipping As An Expat. Ian Bond, along with his wife and family, realized they no longer wanted to live in the USA and pay big taxes so they moved to Dubai and opened several e-commerce stores using drop shipping and are living their life to the fullest. Don't miss this episode if you have thought at all about what it would be like owning an e-commerce store and drop shipping as an expat.   Mikkel and Ian Bond start by talking about the 'broken state of affairs' with the medical situation in the USA.  How about Medicaid?  Where is it today?   After chatting about why people continue to exit the USA for a better life, Ian Bond explains why peoples retirements are in jeopardy?  What happened to 401K's, we all thought they would provide for us??  Ian Bond states that there were 3 things that we all relied on:   * Social Security * Company Pensions * Your Own Savings   These were supposed to be the 3 legs to the stool - Listening to this episode Ian Bond explains why this is not the reality any longer.   Ian Bond and Mikkel talk in detail about how life will look over the next 50 to 60 years.  Depending on your age today and what your employment situation is, are you willing to invest all of those years in the same job?  I don't know about you, but for most people, staying at the same company for 60 years is just not practical.  Many of us will have 3, 4 or even 5 different careers.  Are you ready for a change?   Many of you listening will gain huge benefit listening to what Ian Bond talks about as he enjoys creating his 2nd career that will fund his retirement.   3 Ways to Make money outside of your day job: * Coaching * Consulting - freelancing eg: copywriting * E-Commerce/E-Commerce as an expat - Drop Shipping   "The world has changed more in the last decade than it has in the last 10 decades"   Drop Shipping Listen as Ian Bond explains step by step what has to happen for you to take control over your retirement and what needs to happen now, not later! Tons of chatting about drop shipping and drop shipping as an expat.   What 30 years of Experience Brings to an E-Commerce Business * Why E-Commerce * E-Commerce as an expat * How does it work * Can you earn money * Is it still attractive * Additional streams of income * Drop Shipping and Drop shipping as an expat   Benefits of 'Buying Websites' Ian Bond has purchased several e-commerce websites and helps us to understand how and why you would want to buy into an existing e-commerce website oppose to starting from scratch.   And Why use Drop Shipping Physical Goods? Question Mikkel asked:  Ian, Is it too late to get into E-Commerce? Answer:  Listen to this episode to find out because Ian Bond is pretty in depth and has a ton of information to share, specifically about e-commerce as an expat. If you're still not convinced, listen to EP 029: Jim Cockrum - Jim is a constant top 10 seller on Amazon, and along with his two closest partners (Nathan Bailey & Brett Bartlett), run a combined $25 million annual sales empire all through an E-Commerce store.   How to Reach Ian Bond IanBond@MyRetirementRehab.me   Final Thoughts As always, a brilliant chat with an international expat who is finally living his dream.

Discover How To Internationalize Your Life So You Can Protect Your Wealth And Protect Your Family Sam McRoberts, with family in tow, left behind his home country of USA to travel the world and unschool his 7-year-old son.   We talk in depth about how to internationalize your life,  how to protect your wealth and most importantly, how to protect your family.   About Sam McRoberts Sam McRoberts is the successful CEO of VUDU Marketing, where he consults with medium to large size companies and influencers on SEO.  They audit websites, figuring out what's right and wrong, what needs to be fixed to increase organic traffic and helping people put together strategies so they know what to do to dominate their space. As Sam McRoberts and his family travel the world, the most important thing he requires is a good internet connection, and from there, he can run his company.  VUDU Marketing is his bread & butter, but that's not the only company Sam operates. Sam realized in the beginning; when he was trying to learn SEO; that no one taught it, so that became his mission, to teach other people how to get the job done easily.  Sam walks us through what that looks like and how SEO works. Screw the Zoo, Sam McRoberts book is another way he has helped to monetize his adventurous travel.  Listen as everything is woven together to make life as an expat easier and for more fun!   How To Internationalize Your Life We then delve into how to internationalize your life.  Besides education, how to internationalize your life is the biggest topic we discuss here on our podcast.  More and more people are compelled to learn how this is done, and how easy it can be if you follow some simple rules and talk to people that know what needs to be done before you leave your home country. We've realized that to pay big corporate taxes is just not necessary anymore.   If you are traveling the world, why do you have to pay for the roads to be fixed and for schools in a neighbourhood that you no longer live in?   How To Protect Your Wealth Once you've learned how to internationalize your life, it's time to learn how to protect your wealth.  You're making big bucks so you need to protect your wealth.  We chat quite a bit about this topic, because if you live in the USA or Canada, the taxes are outrageous and what's left can be a lot less than if you know how to internationalize your life and then protect your family.   How To Protect Your Family Sam McRoberts and Mikkel Thorup both love their family.  Family first!  Do you know how to protect your family?  Are you interested in learning how to protect your family, and how to internationalize your life, then this episode is a must listen to.   What is Unschooling Have you been wondering what is unschooling?  Sam McRoberts gives his definition of homeschooling compared to unschooling and it's right on the money.  Mikkel and Sam spend at least 1/3 of the episode delving into education, what's wrong with our current system and answering the question, what is unschooling? In Ep 029: Jim Cockrum talks about what is unschooling and how happy his children are because they chose this type of education.   What Else Will You Learn From This Episode * What is the Schengen Area and why is it important to understand * Why travelling the world is so important for our survival * Flag Theory and what is Sam attempting to implement in his life

Matt Javit - International Award Winning Sales Executive Leaves It All Behind To Travel The World. Matt Javit and his wife Nikki left their high paying Executive jobs in the USA to pursue their love of travelling the world and learning what it's like to be true entrepreneurs.  Listen in to hear Matt talk about what it took to finally make the leap of faith and trust that everything they had planned for over the year was the right decision.  It's been a year and a half of constant travel and Matt Javit has a lot to discuss.     Leaves it all Behind to Travel the World Matt Javit and Mikkel Thorup discuss what life looks like when you have a great job, lots of family and friends and you decide to do what most people would say is crazy. Some would say, "how could you leave your great job?  You won't earn any money, how are you ever going to survive?"  Matt shares that those closest to him were extremely supportive, which really was fantastic to hear.  Those questions and more are part of this fantastic interview with Matt Javit.     Things to do Before Moving Overseas Matt Javit and Mikkel Thorup really dig deep and discuss all of the things to do before moving overseas.  It wasn't a simple pack up and go.  They own a home full of furniture;  had 2 cars; jobs; friends...well, they had to plan ahead.  An exit plan was in order and because everyone is different a well thought out plan was crucial.  Matt discusses his exit plan and all the things to do before moving overseas.     Next Came the Guide to Moving Abroad Matt Javit along with his wife Nikki set out the guide to moving abroad.  What had to happen for them to make a seamless transition.  Where would they go? For how long?  Matt talks about how he bought their first one-way ticket to South America...and then their second one-way ticket to Europe.  It all started to come together.  Matt had to tell his boss...what a great story this is!     Tips for Living Abroad Mikkel and Matt Javit laugh about the lessons they have both learned because of living overseas and their tips for living abroad.  They both agree that life is never the same once you leave your safe job, a safe home, and safe friends.  Your mind will never be the same.  If you have ever wanted to leave your life behind, in this interview you'll get fantastic tips for living abroad.     Topics we Discuss in Depth * How to Make friends while you're overseas * How you can live the life you've always dreamed of * Earning an income and what has to happen for that to be a reality * Challenges you face living abroad * Documenting your adventures * Matts goals * Mind expansion!     Re-Entry into the Corporate World A year and a half has passed since leaving Indianapolis, Indiana.  Will Matt and Nikki be able to step back into their old jobs?  Will they want to after being so independent and free? In Ep 038: Gundi Gabrielle also left the corporate world for a life of travel.  If you haven't had a chance to listen to Gundi Gabrielle about the lessons she has learned make sure you go back and listen in.     Where can we find Matt Javit Matt has a successful podcast himself called:  PassportJoy    Go to his website www.PassportJoy.com and you can see his blogs about their world travels and listen in to hear his podcast!     Matt Javit's Secret to Success

Oren Klaff - Learn To Pitch Anything From The Guy Who Has Raised Over 2 Billion In Capital Oren Klaff is the author of Pitch Anything, which has sold well over 1,000,000 copies and he has trained over 80,000 people using the Oren Klaff Pitch Anything Method.  Oren has raised over 2 Billion in Capital, so who better to learn from when you have an idea to pitch or you want to know how to raise capital.  Why would you go in alone?  Doesn't make any sense.  Oren Klaff recounts how he would pitch, well, anything!   Oren Klaff tells us that techniques like the Pitch Anything Method come about from pain, misery, frustration, confusion, alcohol consumption, moving to the desert, living in a trailer living with a 3 legged dog and saying 'Where did I go wrong' hahaha...but I totally understand.  If the systems you've been working with so far;  the conventional systems we've all been taught on how to pitch a deal or to stand in front of a CEO and ask for money; are not working, then systems and techniques need to be created out of necessity.     Starting a Business Overseas Oren Klaff talks directly to our audience, the Location Independent Entrepreneur.  What is that you need to know? How a deal you want to pitch can ultimately work and how to raise capital. We all know there are international business opportunities and that starting a business overseas, with these techniques created by Oren Klaff and Pitch Anything,  you are more likely to succeed.     What do you need to know first? Frame Control It's important to understand what Frame Control is:  The Ability to see the world in terms of frames. And a frame is just someone's perspective (there is Mikkels favourite word again) on how they see things.     Time Frame We talk about how to make the deal more likely to happen. A Timeframe is directly related to frame control.  Listen in to this episode.  Oren Klaff and Mikkel Thorup talk in great length about frame control and time frame and if you don't have this down right, your chances of bringing in that big deal or raising capital are very slim.     Ideas & Concepts We Talk About * Why people will do a deal with you and why they won't * Is rapport important * How can you raise your status to that of a peer and why this technique is so important * How to NOT fall into the Beta trap * International Business Opportunities * Wolves???     3 Major Takeaways * People want what they can't have * People chase that which moves away from them * and People only value that which they pay for     How can I reach Oren Klaff? Go to Amazon or Audibles and get his book Pitch Anything in audiobook form.  Oren himself reads it and it truly is one of the best books I've ever read.   Visit Pitch Mastery to discover Oren's top-level coaching: http://pitchmastery.com     What's Coming Next For Oren Klaff? Oren's new book is called:  The Users Guide to Power (working title), and I can't wait for it to come out.  Watch for it on Amazon.     Here's What Oren Can Help You With * How to Raise Capital * A 50% Higher Sales Conversion * Finally, Selling A Big Idea     We've had some really fantastic authors and entrepreneurs on our podcast. Listen to Ep 40: Mike Mi...

A Man On A Mission: Eradicate Entrepreneurial Poverty! Mike Michalowicz author of Profit First, is a man on a mission: Eradicate Entrepreneurial Poverty!  In 2008, Mike lost everything through what he calls arrogance & ignorance.  Listen as Mike recounts his story of how his 9-year-old daughter wanted to 'provide for her family'.   Profit First We talked about Mike Michalowicz's book: Profit First.  He states that you should give your accountant this book, as they know your business. Mike told me that there are over 300 members certified worldwide in Profit First Accounting and they are working hand in hand with Entrepreneurs.  If you are looking for a fantastic tax accounting agency, directly dealing with American Expats, listen to Mikkel's interview with EP 032: David McKeegan, it's awesome! And an important strategy in tax planning as an expat to have your company incorporated offshore.   So I bet you're wondering, what does Profit First mean?  We talk in depth about how the concept of Profit First works, so really listen in, this could change your life drastically.     Does Your Banking System Work? Mike Michalowicz and Mikkel Thorup dissect the 5 bank accounts that every Entrepreneur should have.  This may all seem foreign to you, but Mike assures us that if you follow the rules of Profit First and implement these bank accounts, you will not only be more profitable, you will be able to eradicate Entrepreneurial poverty in your business forever.     It Takes Money to Make Money As Mike Michalowicz states:  'whoever said this is a jerk!'  This statement is absolutely false.  Are you asking, 'how do I make money with less money?' Listen to the episode and you'll learn this most valuable lesson.     Do you Have a Healthy Business? Can you change your mindset to take Profit First?  Is your company a powerhouse in your industry?  How can I tell if I have a healthy business?  Mike helps us to understand these concepts in the books he has authored.     Topics we Discuss in Detail * It's not how much you make! It's how much you take! * Cash equity - What is that? * Okay, now that I have some Profit Built up, now what? * Can you take a 4-week vacation and not have your business fall apart?     Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself I really wanted to discuss Mike Michalowicz's Clockwork Book.  Q: What does Oxygen have to do with Sales?  Find out more!  The Clockwork Book teaches us how to design our business to run itself and how to remove the business owner from the business so it can survive on its own.  Does that appeal to you? It did to me!     Mike Michalowicz Books Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself The Pumpkin Plan:  A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine. The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur:  The Tell-It-Like-It-Is guide to cleaning up in business, even if you are at the end of your Roll. Surge: Time the Market Place, Ride the Wave of Consumer Demand, and Become Your Industry's Big Kahuna All of Mike Michalowicz books can be found on Amazon and MikeMichalowicz.com