Today’s guest is Addison Wiggin, an American writer, publisher, and filmmaker. He currently hosts The Wiggin Sessions, a YouTube show covering the financial markets, the economy and politics. He writes the financial daily, The Daily Missive, and is the host and editor of The Essential Investor, a fundamental resource for individuals managing their money. 

Addison joins me today to discuss his perspective on the inevitable financial reckoning that he has been predicting for years. 

 

Hear Addison detail how his background in philosophy led him on an unexpected path that found him publishing books and a newsletter on finance.

Listen to Addison explain how the Federal Reserve’s money supply manipulations have led to recent bubbles in cryptocurrency, marijuana and AI-related equities.

Learn how Addison was “early, but not wrong,” about the current economic situation and why timing is the most challenging part of financial forecasting.  

Get Addison’s take on why we haven’t yet seen the great big global economic meltdown. Just what is holding things back from a collapse?

Addison and I discuss how world wars have historically been tied to massive financial crises and the parallels with today's global predicament.

Does the Federal Reserve still have the confiscated gold from the 1930’s? Addison and I ponder this question. 

Hear Addison lay out the trends in place for decades that have enabled the unprecedented totalitarian responses by governments in the last few years.

Lastly, Addison gives his thoughts on CBDCs and whether central banks can successfully implement them in the coming years. 

 

Sign up for our newsletter and get my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”

 

261: Preparing Your Investments for the Coming Recession - Rick Rule

253: Where To Go If We Have World War Three

252: Spit in the Eye of the Globalists - Tom Luongo

The Wiggin Sessions

Anatomy of a Bust: Banks Go First - A Special Presentation by Addison Wiggin

 

It was great getting Addison’s perspective on everything going on with the looming global financial crisis and the march toward war. Considering the depth of his knowledge of both history and finance, you’d be hard-pressed to find a voice more qualified to speak on these topics. 

My audience knows I’m far from a doomsayer - but we have to face the realities of a rapidly changing world around us.

That’s why I always encourage my audience and clients not to hesitate one millisecond in starting their Plan B - because the sh!t could hit the fan anytime.

Mentioned in this episode:

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

Paraguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Today I bring you the final part of my four-part series discussing my experience travelling in each of the four countries I visited on my recent trip. In previous episodes, I discussed Turkey, Georgia and Armenia. Be sure to check those out if you missed them.

This week, I’ll talk a bit about my time spent on the last leg of my trip in Azerbaijan. How did it compare to my experiences in Georgia, Turkey and Armenia? Which, in the end, has the most potential for expats? 

 

Tune in to hear how our initial impression of Azerbaijan of feeling like we were back in our old home of the UAE was quickly turned on its head once we arrived in Baku.

Listen to me break down how Azerbaijan is like a weird mix of several countries I’ve been to before, with minimal feeling of a culture of its’ own.

You’ll be shocked to hear how much of life in Azerbaijan is controlled by the government, and you can imagine how I felt about that. 

I describe the F1 race track that runs through the city streets of Baku, which has quite literally shaped the city.

Listen to my absolute indignation at our visit to what I called the “Museum of Propaganda” in Baku. 

Hear me describe the stark contrast between the feeling in the countryside vs the big city once we got out of Baku.

I explain how - much like in Armenia - the people of this country are deeply scarred by the conflicts with its neighbour. 

Listen to the story of our simply unbelievable cab driver, quite possibly the most incredible driver I’ve ever had. I can’t stop thinking about this!

Hear me break down Armenia’s truly horrendous response during the COVID hysteria. This is about as anti-liberty as it gets. 

Tune in for my final assessment of Azerbaijan and the three other nations I visited on this trip. Which has the best overall potential for expats?

Sign up for our newsletter and get my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships."

 

267: Armenia Trip Report

266: Is Georgia A Good Plan B Location For Expats?

263: How To Get.A Turkish Passport

 

That’s it for my report on Azerbaijan, and that wraps my four-part series breaking down my trip, which included Turkey, Georgia and Armenia. Azerbaijan is a country that doesn’t get a ton of attention from expats - and for understandable reasons. But I always make a point to do my due diligence on the ground so I can speak real-world experience when informing my audience and client about their options for seeking more freedom in the world. 

Remember, there’s no “Shangri-La,” perfect libertarian country out there. It’s about finding the right balance that’s best for your own personal situation, and it’s my sincere hope that in-depth reports like the ones you’ve heard over the last month provide insights that you’ll never get from a tourist guidebook or a government website. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Governments Hate This Trip

Paraguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

Expat Money Paid Membership

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. 

 

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. 

 

Sign up for our newsletter and get my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”

 

266: Is Georgia A Good Plan B Location For Expats?

263; How To Get.A Turkish Passport

180: Residency and Citizenship Updates - Mikkel Thorup

 

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!

Mentioned in this episode:

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

Paraguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Today, I will deliver an in-depth report on my time spent in Georgia. This is part two of my series breaking down my experience in each of the four countries I visited on my recent trip. I started in episode 263 with my report on Turkey, and I will soon deliver two more reports on my trips to Armenia and Azerbaijan. 

 

Listen in for the full story about our experience with a baseball bat-wielding cab driver (no, really!) 

Hear my take on where Georgia ranks in terms of “friendliness” out of the four nations I visited on my trip.

You’ll salivate as I describe the mind-blowing food we ate in Georgia - it was nothing like I expected!

 Tune in to hear my biggest disappointment about dining in Georgia. This one was a big letdown.

Learn about how the influx of Russians and Ukrainians into Georgia has affected the economic situation on the ground.

Listen in to hear my dismay at the remarks a Georgian banker made about CBDCs - this made my blood boil!

Get a glimpse into the presentation I gave in Georgia about my experience going through St. Kitts & Nevis' citizenship by investment process and the recent changes to the program. 

Hear my final verdict on Georgia as a potential Plan B location for expats. Does Georgia meet my standards? 

 

Sign up for our newsletter and get my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”

 

236: Answering Common Expat Objections

226: My Travel Adventures From Around The Globe

206: From Canada to Turkey (Via Texas) An Expat Story - Mike & Ivy

 

As you can tell from this episode, I don’t like to sugarcoat anything or overhype a country when I am investigating it for clients and potential clients. As I’ve said many times, there is no “Shangri La” perfectly free country that exists, and that’s why I always set my feet on the ground in a country and go through residency processes myself so that I can relay the reality to my clients, and I take the same approach with this podcast when discussing these countries. 

As with any other country, Georgia has a mix of good and bad qualities, and only you can be the final judge on which countries strike the right chord with you.

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the Expat Money Show and stay tuned for my forthcoming breakdowns on my trips to Armenia and Azerbaijan!

Mentioned in this episode:

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

Expat Money Paid Membership

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Governments Hate This Trip

Paraguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

On this week's podcast, as I recover from the incredibly successful second year of the Expat Money Summit, I'll be republishing an episode I did a couple of years ago that I'm calling Tips, Tricks & Strategies for Moving Abroad With Your Family. I’ve got a lot of experience travelling with my family, so I believe you'll get some really great insights in this episode if you are thinking about moving overseas with your family.

How you can bring your family closer together and have the absolute best time of your life.

Why making friends with other expats from around the world will change your life for the better.

Concerned about safety? I talk a lot about different countries and the safety aspect, this is an important topic.

’m going to let you in on some huge tips and tricks to combat questions on the standard of living and how to enjoy your new country to the fullest.

Top 5 reasons why you should take the leap and move overseas, and what can happen if you never do.

Listen in as I share my experiences with schooling my kids, and what my life looks like now after 22 years of travelling the world.

The #1 tactic used by most polyglots to really learn and comprehend a new language and help your family to become fluent easier and faster than you ever thought possible.

The single most important piece of advice I can give for living overseas and enjoying your new life with your family.

263: How To Get A Turkish Passport

236: Answering Common Expat Objections

232: Immigration Back to Basics

I really enjoy doing these solo episodes. After 22 years of continual travel and living abroad, I’ve got so much information to share with my listeners. If you’ve thought about becoming an expat, listen to this episode, it will answer so many questions for you.

Mentioned in this episode:

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

Paraguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Since it's Summit week, and you really should be checking out the over 40 free presentations going on there, I am going to republish an episode today that I did earlier this year about how to go about getting a backup citizenship or residency. 

But first, really, stop what you're doing and grab your spot over at the Expat Money Summit and catch these incredible presentations live. You can come back to this later!

 

HOW TO GET A BACKUP CITIZENSHIP OR RESIDENCY

Confused about the lexicon or language when it comes to immigration? Many people are. This is the episode that you won’t want to miss.

I start with the most basic language, so you’ll fully comprehend and understand it.

I discuss the difference between temporary and permanent residencies and why they are so important to understand.

The next step up is citizenship. What does this mean? What must you do or complete to become a citizen in a new country?

Are you thinking about starting a family or having additional children? Listen as I talk about birth tourism and what it can mean for you and your family.

One of my main focuses is on Residency by Investment. What does that look like, and how can you obtain one?

What is a Golden Visa? You may have heard this phrase.

The next piece of information I cover is Citizenship by Investment. The countries that offer it, and why I believe it is so important.

I run through the countries that currently have citizenship by investment and the costs involved.

 

CONCLUSION

I hope today's episode was beneficial to you and works as a real complement to the three-hour workshop I did on Saturday.

I also want to say that if you're listening to today's episode and you still haven't hopped over to the Summit, it's the perfect next step on your expat journey. You can still catch the remaining presentations for free or upgrade to a VIP ticket for lifetime access. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

Paraguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

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!

 

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.

 

255: CBI Sh!tstorm News

206: From Canada to Turkey (Via Texas) An Expat Story - Mike & Ivy

180: Residency and Citizenship Updates - Mikkel Thorup

 

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!

Mentioned in this episode:

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

Paraguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Across several episodes, I have been trying to organize my thoughts regarding what I've been able to do over the last couple of decades to set myself up for success. 

I have spent a lot of time trying to figure these things out, and a number of major struggles were holding me back along the way. Tune in to hear me break down how I overcame three major obstacles to pave the way for success in my personal and professional lives.

 

178: Ninety-Four Things I Do To Set Myself Up For Success

224: How I Plan Out My Life And Guarantee Success – Part 1

225: How I Plan Out My Life And Guarantee Success – Part 2

 

There you have it, the 3 massive things I had to overcome in my life before I really was able to become successful.

As you can tell from this episode, nothing has come easy for me in life, but I don’t talk about how I’ve overcome these struggles in order to brag. Rather, I hope that you’ll be able to learn from my experiences and perhaps skip a few of the mistakes I made along the way in identifying exactly what was holding me back. If you get value out of this episode, please feel free to share it with a friend.

See you next Wednesday! 

 

Mentioned in this episode:

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

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Paraguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

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Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

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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.

 

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.

 

201: Investing In Agroforestry For Residency

123: Investing in Foreign Stock Markets Like A Boss - Eric Schleien

108: Bitcoin vs. Gold Live Debate From Vegas

 

Rule Investment Media

 

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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Governments Hate This Trip

Paraguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

Expat Money Paid Membership

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Today’s guest is Laurence Easeman, a filmmaker and host of the “Eyes Wide Open” podcast. His mission is to empower others to know their rights, break free from the system, and recognize the importance of personal autonomy and agency.

He spends his time between the UK and Portugal, where he is pursuing residency.

 

Listen as Laurence recounts his fateful trip up a mountain that changed his life and led to him pivoting away from filmmaking into becoming a full-time advocate for personal sovereignty. 

Hear how the onset of the COVID regime shut down Laurence’s business in the UK and triggered him back into full-time activism and his current efforts on the “Eyes Wide Open” podcast.

We discuss the concept of activism - how it can make you a “moving target” like Laurence and why I do not consider myself an activist. 

Find out why Laurence has embarked on his own expat journey and is currently pursuing residency in Portugal.

Listen in to hear how Portugal got put on the “red list” by the UK, banning its citizens from travelling there for not initially fully going along with the COVID narrative. 

Hear Laurence break down how the powers that be utilize their illusion of authority to manufacture consent for tyrannical measures. 

Laurence and I talk about the dark side of technology and why we both find value in places that are somewhat “backward in time” with their technological systems. 

We discuss the absolute flood of Canadians fleeing during the last few years of the Trudeau regime, reflected in the fact that Canadians are now taking up the majority of my private clients. 

Lastly, Laurence and I share in our passion for using homeschooling as a strategy to shield our children from psyops while depriving the state of its essential workers. 

 

252: Spit in the Eye of the Globalists - Tom Luongo

248: How To Build A Parallel System and Just Leave

245: Fleeing the UK Lockdowns to Become a Sovereign Individual - Johnny HODL

 

LaurenceEaseman.com

Laurence Easeman on YouTube

 

I had a blast speaking to a kindred spirit in Laurence Easeman, who shares my passion for individual liberty and personal responsibility. It’s no wonder he is climbing so quickly in the podcast world, as his insights and understanding of the systems of control in place - and, more importantly, how to deal with them - are second to none.

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The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

Paraguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.