What are the most important things to remember when buying a car in El Salvador?
Will is race car driver, a drift race champion, a drift instructor and he also has an extensive background in auto dealerships and autobody repair. 

Will shares his years of knowledge with Mike Peterson on buying cars. 
Will breaks down the differences between local and imported vehicles.
He tells the story of 'coyotes' - car flippers who buy and sell vehicles for a living.

If you are planning on coming to El Salvador and want to buy your own vehicle, this is a must watch episode. 

So much information here!

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Francesco barely made out of Italy, as medical restrictions blocked travel. He moved to Florida.  He then, reads a book called Strategic Relocation. He discovered that he may be in the worse location possible, according to the authors. Find out why he choose El Salvador as his new home.
Francesco and Mike Peterson review many topics such as finding a home, adjustments to weather, raising a family in El Salvador, paying for everything with bitcoin and much more.

Francesco specializes in helping content creators connect online with a wider, larger audience. 
His links are below...

Website https://vida.page/moneydelics

Twitter https://twitter.com/moneydelics

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Moneydelics

Telegram group https://t.me/bitcoinersinelsalvador

Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/bitcoinersinelsalvador

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Question : What does it take to turn a train-wreck landscape beach front property into the most popular El Zonte Bitcoin friendly full service private rental in the country?
Answer : The People. The Training. The Service. The Vision.
Mike Peterson gets into the details with Lety. Starting way back when El Salvador was in war time, through the 1990's and the gangs, Lety tells her personal story of perseverance.  
For the Salvadoreans who are now coming back to their home country, Lety was about 10 years ahead of the curve. How did she do it? What is her vision for the future of the country?
Find out how bitcoin played a role in putting Villa Lety on the map. 
Interested in opening an Airbnb? Pay attention to Lety's inspiring story.

Link Below...

https://www.villa-lety-elzonte.com/

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Hear the romance, adventure story of a couple who escaped the political and medical tyranny of Canada. Mike Peterson interviews Ryan and Jessica to find out what they went through to find their way to El Salvador and freedom. 
Why El Salvador? Because Bitcoin.
Ryan and Jessica then created their own youtube channel in order to help others on their journey.
Link below...

https://www.youtube.com/@UCM8nOXv4m2Izhwjr_t6AiGw 

"...Leaving Canada is like a breakup  ...like getting out of an abusive relationship." - Ryan.
"...for us being people who care about liberty freedom and self responsibility that put us in a 'small fringe minority' in Canada." - Ryan 
This is a dynamic conversation that will embolden any uncertain traveler.

Ryan and Jessica recount their journey and describe the details of settling down living in El Salvador.
Rent , weather, language, friends and HOPE!
Very inspiring story.

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Wally tells Mike Peterson why he came back to El Salvador after living in China. Wally watched from over seas as bitcoin became legal tender. It was a turning point in his life. In late 2021 El Salvador had just re-opened the airport after COVID restrictions were removed, Wally was among the first people to arrive. 
Wally was so moved by the bitcoin standard adoption that he started his own youtube channel.
Bitcoin Podcast El Salvador,  link below...
https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinpodcastelsalvador

He is continuing his work with a proposal to bring all bitcoin call center businesses to El Salvador. He says, that getting paid in bitcoin is the best way to understand and manage bitcoin.

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What's it like to load-up and drive to from Texas to El Salvador?
What are Bitcoin Micro-Loans?
Mike Peterson sits down with Cory Tolar to discover the thread that connects these and other story lines.

"I do a lot of different things at once... that's how my mind works" - Cory Tolar.

Cory Tolar works with professional athletes to help improve their performance.
Cory Tolar owns a nutritional supplement company called Pure Grade , which helps people improve their performance.
Cory Tolar works with clients in Bitcoin security, teaching them better basic practices.
Cory Tolar has found that no-interest micro-loans can make a big difference in the lives of local entrepreneurs. 
oh yeah.... Cory is also building his own house.

This is a very inspiring interview.

Want to learn more about life performance improvements for you body, your business or your Bitcoin security? Contact Cory Tolar - Link below...
https://linktr.ee/corytolar

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When Gladys Jeannette told Mike Peterson that she found a way to offer 20% down mortgages to foreign buyers, he said, "That sounds too good to be true." But, it's true. The full story of Gladys Jeannette's hard work and determination is remarkable, especially knowing how incredibly slow and resistant to change the traditional banking system tends to be. 

WOW indeed! This new loan offering is, by itself, a monumental accomplishment, but it is only a portion of Gladys Jeannette's comprehensive narrative.

Her accomplishments include the creation of The Bitcoin Landing Spot. It is exactly the way it sounds. Her tag line is even more direct. "The Worlds First Bitcoin Based Boutique Hotel for the Wondering Traveler." link below.
https://twitter.com/BTCLandingSpot

She started working in Real Estate at age 19... Impressive.
She started working in Real Estate at age 19 .... while being a teen Mom ... Wait what!?

Perseverance, tenacity, and strength of purpose are the words I would use to describe Gladys Jeannette's cadence. She runs Excellence Real Estate with the same fortitude. link below.
https://blinq.me/nDIH9yv9vjCaH2U5G9MU

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Listen to the end to hear Mike Peterson's proposed solutions.
Mike Peterson had an open question. Who would like to come on the show and talk about immigration? Angela Smith answered the call. Angela Smith is an Independent Consultant, she runs a business called CHISPA strategies. 
https://chispa-strategies.com/

Both Mike Peterson and Angela Smith understand that the current system is broken. Why is it so difficult for Salvadorans to immigrate to the USA through regular migration? 
How do we change the system? 

This is an in depth conversation covering the multi-layered scenarios both Mike and Angela have been aware of over the years. 

Some definitions are required...

Irregular Migration. Wikipedia's Definition : is the practice of crossing an international border without official permission from the authorities.

"...distinctions between migrants in regular and irregular situations are rarely clear. The overwhelming majority of the world’s migrants arrive to their host country in a regular manner and only later become ‘irregular’ due to administrative overstay. This may be due to
no fault of the migrant herself, but instead to unclear or overly bureaucratic migration procedures, discrimination, or practical barriers such as high visa renewal costs, language barriers and lack of access to legal aid. Such overstay affects migrants from all countries and at all socio-economic and educational levels. Members of the same family may even hold a different status to each other, and such status can regularly change throughout the course of one’s migration and/or stay. For the minority of migrants who do arrive irregularly, it is important to note that such irregular arrival can be justified, for example in the case of irregularly arriving migrants seeking
protection from refoulement." from Differentiation Between Regular and Irregular - United Nations Human Rights - Office of the High Commissioner.

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A couple of months in El Zonte can turn into a year in El Zonte. This is true for many people and it's certainly true for Kiki.
Mike Peterson hears Kiki describe her experiences in El Salvador vs. her experiences in Toronto. She remembers her first time learning about bitcoin. "What is bitcoin?" The answers came flooding in while being locked down in a Canadian apartment with a laptop and plenty of time. 

Now, she is a part of a hopeful community, growing, teaching and thriving. Volunteering at the Hope House has been a pivotal part of her feelings of connectivity.

Mike Peterson and Kiki discuss the ins and outs of remote work. The work / life balance here includes a healthy amount of beach sunsets along with a measured amount of sensible discipline. If you are curious about renting in El Zonte, Kiki narrates her experiences finding the right place to live and expands into the exciting world of El Salvador transportion. Why are used Toyotas so expensive? 

Mike and Kiki recount the stories of contrast between North American and El Salvadorean health care. Hint* El Salvador's health care is top notch and very affordable.

They chat about visa requirements and more. This conversation is loaded with detailed information that can help you with your transition to freedom. Must Watch!

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Where's the Beef? Owen Gwilliam has the answers. 
Owen Gwilliam is one of many displaced world citizens who has moved to El Salvador recently for freedom, medical and financial freedom. He literally sold the farm in Australia and is now thriving in El Salvador. 
Owen explains to Mike Peterson how he arrived with only a few key belongings, namely his moto gear. "You can ride up a volcano, something you can't do in Austraila". "You can go anywhere in the country freely and safely" 
Exploring the country with locals by dirt bike, Owen Gwilliam has had a first hand look at cattle farming practices. He created Beef Back Better to provide organic grass-fed cuts of meat from local farms to local plates. His bitcoin only beef business is growing quickly, bitcoiners love to grill.

This is a free-range conversation covering important topics such as entrepreneurial endevours, personal safety and finding the perfect steak. Enjoy.

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