Building Presence Podcast

Welcome to the wonderful world of international venture capital fundraising. I sat down for a fascinating conversation with Brian to discuss why they are searching internationally for unique businesses that show potential. They fund and train startups for success in their homegrown accelerator program. We discuss where the best startup ideas come from, how to foster a startup ecosystem, what characteristics make great founders, the state of venture capital coming out of silicon valley and the opportunities for startups during this current global disruption. This is the kind of conversation that opens you to a whole new world of opportunity. Enjoy. You can reach Brian through: https://expertdojo.com/ or brian@expertdojo.com To connect with me or be the first to hear about investment opportunities when they come available on our Lifeafar newsletter sent straight to your inbox go here: https://bit.ly/2BjBjLw    

Take a moment and travel by perspective through a beautiful soul raised in the world´s tallest coastal mountain range, above the tropical beaches of Parque Tayrona (the pristine jungle lined beaches that made the cover of Colombia´s Lonely Planet) and into the glacier capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Jwikamey is from the Arhauco tribe and is currently studying in Santa Marta. He has entered the world of social media and the internet to learn and share their knowledge with the world. Their duty is to protect and advocate for Mother Earth, and believe they are guardians of the local ecosystem of the Sierra Nevada which they consider the corazon del mundo.  Follow his life from inside the Arhauo community on his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwikamey/ To connect with me or be the first to hear about investment opportunities when they come available on our Lifeafar newsletter sent straight to your inbox go here: https://bit.ly/2BjBjLw  

 Everyone has opinions, but few do the hard work to make those opinions transform their reality. This is a conversation with Joel Duncan, a pillar of the expat community in Medellin who leads with his heart, is conscious of his words and follows through with his actions. I am privileged to share with you his perspective of doing business, helping the community, photography and understanding the situation in Colombia. Enjoy, you can connect with Joel on the following platforms: Marketing: https://www.studiosreddoor.com/ Photography: https://www.instagram.com/joelduncanphotography/ Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/helpcolombianow/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/colombiapodcast To connect with me or be the first to hear about investment opportunities when they come available on our Lifeafar newsletter sent straight to your inbox go here: https://bit.ly/2BjBjLw 

We continue our tour speaking to people in Real Estate in the world´s top locations for an affluent global lifestyle. When you can live anywhere and optimize your lifestyle where would you go? Many people have chosen Costa Rica for a life filled with sunrises, beach, casual dress and a holistic outlook on life. Andrea Ochoa is a Broker, Property Management and Vacation Rental operator in Tamarindo and can help get you started in real estate in Costa Rica. I talk about: - The most popular locations for foreign buyers- Up & coming locations - What you can get for $100K USD- What you can get for $1M USD- Tax, Legal and Fee considerations for foreign buyers. This is a fun, straight to the point podcast for anyone considering buying real estate in Costa Rica and want to know what it´s like. Get in contact with Andrea Ochoa in Tamarindo, Costa Rica here: https://www.hideawayrentals.co/sales@hideawayrentals.co Be the first to hear about investment opportunities when they come available on our Lifeafar newsletter sent straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/2BjBjLw 

There are conversations that change your life. This is one of them. It doesn't matter how many years you have been using the internet, the amount of content, sales pitches, noise and distractions will be a constant threat to your prosperity into the ever-changing, digital unknown. In this episode we speak to Dane Maxwell a veteran digital entrepreneur with multiple successful cash flowing online businesses in Software as a Service (SaaS), education, B2B and more. Enjoy this one, it´s a beauty. PICK UP DANE´S BOOK FOR FREE HERE (PAID SHIPPING)www.startfromzero.comGet on our newsletter to get real estate investment opportunities sent straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/2BjBjLw  

 We´re continuing to tour real estate around the world in the best markets for expats and people seeking a global lifestyle! This time we are talking about Puerto Rico, a stunningly beautiful island that is a territory of the United States. There is an incredible beach/city lifestyles to be found, impressive tax programs and a resilient culture that makes Puerto Rico a flavorful place to live. I know I will be spending more time there in the future. I previously caught up with Aida on a real estate tour around San Juan, Puerto Rico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhY3KCKcAJA Get on our newsletter to get investment opportunities sent straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/2BjBjLw 

We´re starting a tour of global real estate in the region of Cabo, Mexico, guided by Fletcher Wheaton, a guy who is building a life in real estate in Los Cabos, Mexico and bringing his audience along for the ride. To get in contact with Fletcher go here: https://cabokey.com/Get on our newsletter to get investment opportunities sent straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/2BjBjLw

Let´s talk YOUTUBE and how to do business on this platform. Marissa is a former engineer turned digital entrepreneur living in beautiful Medellín, Colombia. Youtube is the second largest search engine on the internet after google! New business models are being discovered on Youtube everyday and Marissa has blazed a trail on the platform and is now helping others do the same! What does it take to do business on Youtube? How long does it take to get to $1000 a month on Adsense? How to grow a youtube channel in 2020? Common mistakes to avoid on youtube. Thumbnails, video length, uploading frequency, we break it all down!! Check out her Subscribers to Sales coaching program here: https://bit.ly/31oHTLl Check out her awesome Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/marissaromero Get on our newsletter to get investment opportunities sent straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/2BjBjLw 

The world of the digital unknown is full of opportunity, as many are finding as they do business on Linkedin. Mark Firth is operating a successful program doing business on Linkedin, so I had him on the podcast to give us an idea of the opportunities available. There are new business models created every day that permit a location independent lifestyle. The tools and locations we are dependent upon to do business determine the level of our own independence. As we recreate a digital version of our civilization this is important to consider. Linkedin is a special part of our digital civilization because it is carving out a space to find business. Instead of a suit, we have a personal profile page. Instead of being limited in a conference room by time and space, we can scale operations to levels we have never been able to previously. There´s no stopping you to just get out there and learn from trial and error. The platform is constantly evolving, so doing business on Linkedin will be constantly changing. Many people are opting to contract Linkedin business consultants to show them the exact path, to save time in the long run. Get in touch with Mark´s Linkedin training here: www.linkedpreneurs1.com/training-sm Get on our newsletter to get investment opportunities sent straight to your inbox: https://www.lifeafarinvestments.com/samlifeafar 

When I saw the mission of the foundation Los Exponencialistas, I knew I had to get them on the podcast. ¨Empowering Exponentialists from low-resource communities.¨I spoke to the founder Jared who works in Real Estate in Texas, but has established a foundation which I think is positioned to help connect young entrepreneurs of Medellín with the incredible talent of digital entrepreneurs that are establishing their lives in Medellin. To connect with Jared and Las Exponencialistas Foundation: https://www.losexponencialistas.com/To get insider real estate updates and hear about our Lifeafar investment opportunities, get on our newsletter here: https://www.lifeafarinvestments.com/samlifeafar

This week Henry May a former teacher in the UK joins us to share his journey creating an educational program that brings essential social and emotional skills to the Colombian Education system. They have a growing team functioning in many parts of rural Colombia and are bringing new ideas to areas that are often overlooked by many. Enjoy this conversation, it is no small feat working through Colombian bureaucracy and it´s clear Henry´s passion and determination was critical to the success of CoSchool. Check out CoSchool here: http://coschool.co To get insider real estate updates and hear about our Lifeafar investment opportunities, get on our newsletter here: https://www.lifeafarinvestments.com/samsurvey

Ayahausca, Mambe/Ambil, Rapé, Cannabis, Sacred Mushrooms. In this episode we discuss a variety of medicinal plants that have been used by local indigenous people in Colombia for as long as recorded history to heal conditions of the mind, body and soul. Daniel is a student of these sacred teachings and shares ancestral knowledge that he has acquired from shamanic and indigenous mentors around Colombia. The wisdom passed down in this conversation has been true for millennia, enjoy!See the journey I did with Daniel to the glaciers of El Cocuy National Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sed7Yv8ZNEcGet in touch with Daniel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dafersTo get insider real estate updates and hear about our Lifeafar investment opportunities, get on our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/samlifeafar 

 Did you know there was a 18000KM network of paths across Colombia used to connect tribes? Los Caminos Reales are found all over Colombia. When the Spanish arrived half a millennia ago, they paved many of them with rocks and became known as the ¨Royal Roads¨. I had Gabriel on the podcast to discuss his work mapping the paths from Santander, through Boyaca and all the way to Bogotá, Cundinamarca. He runs expeditions passing beautiful colonial towns, magnificent waterfalls and sampling typical foods, in a region which is my favorite part of Colombia to find adventure. Get in touch with Gabril on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddytrekking/ To get insider real estate updates and hear about our Lifeafar investment opportunities, get on our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/samlifeafar 

 Vincenzo manages the taxes of wealthy, internationally diversified individuals. I asked him where the smart money is moving during these times, and what we can do to start moving down the same path. He helps US expats manage their financial situations as they start investing and generating income overseas in places like Medellín, Colombia. To get in contact with Vinenzo: https://onlinetaxman.com/To get insider real estate updates and hear about our Lifeafar investment opportunities, get on our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/samlifeafar 

WHY DO WE BREATHE?At the first day of monk school they teach you how to breathe. It´s the first and the last thing we do in this life. . Just like a campfire, the fire in our belly is regulated by our breath. We take for granted the control we have our breathe. Wim Hof has popularized one way to breathe, in this conversation Joe takes us through some more advanced techniques that we can use throughout the day, and also discuss how to go into altered states of consciousness with the breath. To get in touch with Joe and join his breathwork sessions: https://www.instagram.com/breathworkcoach/To get insider real estate updates and hear about our Lifeafar investment opportunities, get on our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/samlifeafarSubscribe for more podcast episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lP...

There are some people who stay comfortably in the known, and there are some people who muster their entire soul and charge headfirst into the unknown. Jay Campbell is one of those people. A devastating testicle injury started him down a path of healing, supplementation, transformation and transcendental optimization. In this far reaching conversation we talk about fortifying our immune systems, testosterone therapy, holistic healing medicine, the ¨sick care¨industry¨, stem cells and how use the force of gravity to find the well-being we seek. Enjoy, this is a conversation like no other. To find the books we discussed, resources and get in contact with Jay, visit his website: https://jayccampbell.com/To get insider real estate updates and hear about our Lifeafar investment opportunities, get on our newsletter here: https://bit.ly/samlifeafar

Imagine showing up to Medellín not knowing anybody. Now imagine showing up to Medellín, and because of the groundwork you did won instagram, facebook and linkedin, you show up to a network of movers and shakers who plug you in to their world, share their knowledge and ideas and take you a long for the ride of your life. ¨This is the power of elite networking. I had Social Coach Patrick on the Podcast to discuss the how, what and why of building a powerful social network using free tools we all carry in our pocket. I know how different an experience of a new city when you don´t know anyone compared to knowing just one person. There are key skills and strategies shared in this podcast for anyone considering MAKING A LIFE AFAR. Enjoy this chat. If you want to get in touch with Patrick check out: http://patrickred.youcanbook.me or his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachpatrickredMake sure to get on our newsletter: bit.ly/samlifeafar

I met Diego on an expedition into the glacier capped mountains of El Cocuy National Park on the border between Colombia and Venezuela. He was there to see what his mind and body was made of and to understand himself better. Trading afterall is about understanding emotion. He teaches groups of students in Colombia how to start and build income using forex trading, so I thought it would be great to get him on the MAKING A LIFE AFAR podcast to discuss what it takes. Now is a great time to be learning skills and adding multiple streams of income. This is an episode if like me, you´re curious what forex trading is all about and what is involved to get started. To contact Diego connect with him here: https://www.instagram.com/genttlyThis is the Making a Lifeafar podcast:Welcome to a world defined by opportunities instead of borders. Each week gather the most adventurous experts in real estate, investment and travel to share their first hand experiences exploring the front lines of the unknown. We will discuss global lifestyle design along with the tips & tactics that give you complete freedom to travel, live and invest abroad.I'm Sam Miller, I rode a motorcycle from Canada to Argentina in 2009. It wasn't my original plan to make a life afar, but I did. I joined a group of real estate entrepreneurs and co-created Lifeafar, a hospitality and real estate investment company that has served thousands of people as they build a life on their own terms. In this podcast, I aim to connect dots with experts and people who have transformed their worlds. Making a life afar is easier than ever, and the sooner we realize we are all on this rock together, the better. Subscribe for more episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lPGLGFXQCZ2mjA7Fj4UNgGet on our newsletter here:  bit.ly/samlifeafar

Medellín attracts people from all over the world to make a life afar.In this conversation, I speak to Jacob Vener, a 4 year resident of Colombia. He has a growing real estate portfolio in the US and now Medellín. With the recent lockdown, many people who work day to day or week to week are the first to feel the pain of an economy on pause. He recently began helping buy food for some of his tenants and the Medellín Expat groups rallied behind him. We discuss real estate, the current situation in Medellín, and how to make the most of your time right now to build your network and be ready to identify opportunities as they appear! This is an incredibly insightful conversation and is focused on what we should be talking about right now. ***Welcome to a world defined by opportunities instead of borders. Each week gather the most adventurous experts in real estate, investment and travel to share their first hand experiences exploring the front lines of the unknown. We will discuss global lifestyle design along with the tips & tactics that give you complete freedom to travel, live and invest abroad. I'm Sam Miller, I rode a motorcycle from Canada to Argentina in 2009. It wasn't my original plan to make a life afar, but I did. I joined a group of real estate entrepreneurs and co-created Lifeafar, a hospitality and real estate investment company that has served thousands of people as they build a life on their own terms. In this podcast, I aim to connect dots with experts and people who have transformed their worlds. Making a life afar is easier than ever, and the sooner we realize we are all on this rock together, the better.  Each week we send out insider information about travel, real estate and Lifeafar updates, be sure to get on our newsletter by entering in your email here: https://bit.ly/samlifeafar Subscribe for more podcast episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lP... Subscribe to the Sam Lifeafar Vlog channel and join the Lifeafar adventure: http://www.youtube.com/Samlifeafar

If you are a freelancer still trading 1 hour of your time for 1 hour of money, WATCH THIS. Open your mind to a way to work that will bring exponential wealth into your life. This is what this podcast is all about, connecting you to new people and new ideas that will enable you to make a life afar you may not even know exists yet!Matt Kohn´s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KillaKohn***Welcome to a world defined by opportunities instead of borders. Each week we gather the most adventurous experts in real estate, investment, and travel to share their first-hand experiences exploring the front lines of the unknown. We will discuss global lifestyle design along with the tips and tactics that will give you complete freedom to travel, live and invest abroad.I'm Sam Miller and I'll be your host. I rode a motorcycle from Canada to Argentina in 2009, and while it wasn't my original plan to make a life afar, I did. After discovering Colombia I joined a group of real estate entrepreneurs and co-created Lifeafar, a hospitality and real estate investment company that has served thousands of people as they build a life on their own terms. In this podcast, I aim to connect the dots with experts and people who have transformed their worlds. Making a life afar is easier than ever, and the sooner we realize we are all on this rock together, the better. Each week we send out insider information about travel, real estate and Lifeafar updates, be sure to get on our newsletter by entering in your email here: https://bit.ly/samlifeafar Subscribe for more podcast episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5lP... Subscribe to the Sam Lifeafar Vlog channel and join the Lifeafar adventure: http://www.youtube.com/Samlifeafar