The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

Dr. Kolja Spori, Formula 1 Agent and Austrian Economist who has visited all 193 countries of the world. In his quest to seek truth and liberty, he met freedom fighters, guerrillas and warlords, such as the FARC leaders "Black Death" and Tanja Nijmeijer in the Colombian mountains, the Russian Nightwolf "Chirurg" in Crimea, Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov in Grozny, and Liberia's putschist Prince Johnson in Monrovia. Kolja narrowly missed the bombing of Donbas rebel leader Alexander Sakharchenko in the Separatist Cafè Donezk, and he won a staredown against US "Defence Secretary" Donald Rumsfeld in an elevator in Batumi. He is often known by his nickname Dr. Dangerzone and is the Ambassador of Germany to the World’s youngest country: Liberland, and he also happens to be a very dear friend of mine, so I’m really excited to have him on our show!

A GLIMPSE INTO MY CONVERSATION WITH KOLJA

• What an intense conversation with Kolja on the most dangerous cities and countries you can travel to and what can happen at any moment while you are there.
• What life is like when you have visited every UN country in the world, especially war zones...
• We talk about THE most dangerous capital in the world and what the government does and doesn’t do to protect its citizens.
• On the other hand, we talk about Russia and the freedom from government and what it’s like in Siberia. Such dichotomy.
• I really wanted to understand what is it about these dangerous countries or the war zone that attracted Kolja to want to visit and see them, and why he continues to visit them again and again.
• Listen in as Kolja describes war zones and crisis areas in Belfast, Northern Ireland... what it felt like and the process he undertook to be able to process what was happening... countries like Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and the Congo... each one more dangerous than the other
• How hiring a local taxi driver in these horrific war zone areas who can explain why after so many years these things are still happening, can impact who you are as a person and why it’s so important to understand the truth.
• Find out which city and country are Kolja’s most favourite of all the countries he has visited in his lifetime. I bet you’ll never guess.
• How the information we get on television or in our mainstream media is the direct opposite of the reality on the ground, as we discuss several different countries and what life is actually like living there.
• Extreme Traveller Congress... from billionaire to backpacker, how 150 participants come together, no matter what they’ve done in the past, and why it just doesn’t matter, all for the love of travel and adventure.
• We discuss in detail what life is like for Kolja now, living in Monaco, after spending years travelling... is this still a passion for him?
• I wanted to understand what Kolja has learned from visiting all of these different types of war zone countries and meeting the players that are involved? What have been his insights?
• If you have an extra $250,000 sitting around and want to do something so radical that almost no one else on earth has done or even heard about, then listen as Kolja pitches you on his next adventure of 2023.

RELATED EPISODES

159: Creating A Libertarian Country From Scratch – Vít Jedlička 145: Building A Nonprofit In The Slums Of Uganda – Jennings Wright 128: Travelling To Every Country In The World – Salvatore Lavallo

HOW TO CONTACT KOLJA SPORI

Spori.net

CONCLUSION

This was a fun hour spent with my friend, smoking a cigar and talking about our radical travels throughout our lives. I’m not a jealous person, but wow, Kolja’s experiences have been just mind-blowing for me. If you’re viewing war zones through the lens of mainstream media and believe what you see and read, this episode will open your eyes to the truth of what is actually happening on the ground.

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Join Me In Panama For Our Next Tour

I have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last... If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the...

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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Join Me In Panama For Our Next Tour

I have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last... If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.

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David McKeegan and Mikkel Thorup talk in detail about what it takes to be an expat entrepreneur. How a young couples life looks like starting in NY City as students, moving to Barcelona Spain for an MBA program, starting their careers in Finance in London, England and realizing that they just didn’t want to raise a family with both parents working 12 hour days and how could they achieve their dream life. .

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

David McKeegan is a brilliant marketer. You have to be to build a company that is successful and allows you and your family to move and live in other countries around the world. David talks about best marketing practices of outsourcing and what not to outsource. And so much more!

• What’s hot for Expat communities
• What pushing through looks like
• Being resilient
• Overcoming adversity
• Travel vision for the future and what that looks like
• How to build a really really successful business

BOOKS WE DISCUSS:

• The End of Jobs: Money, Meaning and Freedom without the 9-to-5 By Taylor Pearson
• The Millionaire Fast Lane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Life Time By MJ DeMarco
• 4 Hour Work Week By Tim Ferris
• Topgrading By Bradford D. Smart, PhD
• Beyond the E-Myth: The Evolution of an Enterprise: From a Company of One to a Company of 1,000! By Michael E Gerber

HOW TO FIND DAVID'S WORK:

• https://www.GreenBackTaxServices.com

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CONCLUSION

On The Expat Money Show, I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. David McKeegan has lived a life that most entrepreneurs strive for. David and Carrie and their 3 boys live life as an adventure! And isn’t that really what we all strive for. It's all about living life to the fullest, following your dreams, meeting new people and spending time with your spouse and children. For me this certainly is the case, and if you want a glimpse into the life of another expat entrepreneur who has created his dream life, listen to this episode.

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Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Join us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited.

Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

Today on the Expat Money Show, I want to update you, my faithful listeners, on what you can expect from the Expat Money Summit that starts next Monday, November 7, until the 11th. I don’t want anyone to miss out on learning how you can secure your new life abroad.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Don’t miss possibly one of the most important decisions of your life; listen to the speakers that we have lined up for this Summit; it will blow you away!
• I share with you some really cool secrets I’ve got planned for this Summit and how you can get involved.
• It’s not too late! Go to www.ExpatMoneySummit.com to register. Do it Now!!
• After you listen to this episode, you’ll want to upgrade to a VIP or Founders ticket, you will go absolutely crazy over the benefits we are giving you with one of these tickets; truly a lifetime of giving!
• I share with you what we have in store for our evening entertainment! This is worth the price of a VIP ticket on its own.
• Best of all, we’ve got a fantastic giveaway happening, you can register here: https://ExpatMoneyShow.com/giveaway. I’ll tell you all about the amazing prizes you could win with this giveaway, and it’s totally free to sign up.
• To top it off, hear all about our fantastic trip to Uruguay in October with my private clients and learn why people work with me and how you can too.

CONCLUSION

The Expat Money Summit has been a labour of love. My team and I have worked tirelessly to bring you the very best presenters that we could, I know you’re going to enjoy this episode.

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Join Me In Panama For Our Next Tour

I have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would. This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last... If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today. Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family. We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly. Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.

Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate Tour

Join Us For Upcoming Live Webinars

Every month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.

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For a limited time, we have opened our Hub Membership to the world! To find out more information, learn more at https://ExpatMoney.com/go

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This was such a fun interview to record, if you want to LOL and be entertained while at the same time learning heaps about positioning from an Expert in the Celebrity Entrepreneur space then this is the Podcast Episode for you!

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Clint Arthur's Credentials: One of America's most sought-after motivational, inspirational, and entrepreneurial speakers, and the world's top expert on creating celebrity status through local TV and prestige speaking.
• Bestselling Author: #1 Bestselling Author of Break Through Your Upper Limits on TV, What They Teach You At The Wharton Business School, and The President's Code: Common Traits of Uncommon Leaders.
• Special Episode Highlights: Clint Arthur entertains and educates with his unique brand of comedic Celebrity Entrepreneur stories on The Expat Money Show.

HOW TO FIND CLINT'S WORK

• https://www.ClintArthur.tv/

BOOKS WE DISCUSSED

• The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
• How to Buy Your First Home or Investment Property with No Down Payment by Carleton H. Sheets
• Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki
• The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield & Janet Switzer
• Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! by Tony Robbins

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CONCLUSION

I honestly had a giant grin on my face during this entire interview... it's such a reminder to me to always keep things fun and entertaining. I love learning and hope you do as well... and one of the easiest ways to continue to learn is to keep it fun while doing it. I believe this Episode of The Expat Money Show with Clint Arthur accomplishes that goal.

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Every month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.

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JOIN US IN PANAMA - FLY'N BUY TOUR

Beginning of Q4, 2024, the Panama government has already stated that they are increasing the investment minimums for immigration from $300k to $500k for real estate; we also expect them to make this process more difficult! Because of this, I have decided to run a few quick trips to Panama for our community. Seeing the real estate in Panama is an important part of the due diligence process, that’s why I would like to pay for you to join me in Panama. All you have to do is sign up for the tour at https://expatmoney.com/fly, pay for the tour, and if you end up finding a property that fits your needs on the trip, then the amount you paid for the tour PLUS your airfare (up to $1000 USD) will be taken off the purchase price, making the entire tour and flights essentially free for you. Why am I offering you this awesome deal? Because my hope is you will hire me and my lawyers to do your immigration work! Our company has helped hundreds of people successfully go through the immigration process in Panama, and we do an excellent job, if I do say so myself. This is a service we offer to everyone in our community, but you have t...