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Welcome to The Panama Podcast: From Dreaming to Doing! Imagine trading your “someday” for today—living the life you've always dreamed of in a tropical paradise. That’s exactly what your host, Melissa Darnay, has been doing since 2012. And now, she’s here to show you how you can do the same! Get ready for your weekly escape filled with sunny Panama inspiration, laugh-out-loud expat adventures, and insider secrets that’ll make your move to Panama smoother and more exciting. Melissa is not just ...
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This is an extension to my journey of being an expat, money expert and entrepreneur myself. In this newly launched podcast, we talk about what it is like living abroad, how to effectively and efficiently build wealth as an expat, how to make investments as an expat, mistakes to avoid to become financially healthy as an expat, how to become your own boss, and any other stories worth sharing. This podcast is hosted by Adam Fayed, a financial consultant specialised for expats. Adam is an author ...
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Investopoly

Stuart Wemyss

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Each episode is packed with concise tips, strategies, research, methodologies, case studies, and ideas to help you safely and effectively grow your wealth. Stuart Wemyss, a qualified financial advisor, accountant, tax agent, and licensed mortgage broker, delivers holistic advice. With four authored books, including "Investopoly" and "Rules of the Lending Game," Stuart shares his insights through a weekly blog, which is replicated on this podcast.
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The ESPC Show is the podcast to listen to if you're interested in any part of the Scottish property market! Each week we'll dive into a topic and share all that you need to know about it. Our promise is to provide honest, jargon-free and data driven advice from informative expert guests. Covering everything from buying a home in Scotland for the first time to investing in a rental property, The ESPC Show is the perfect audio companion. ESPC is the home of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, ...
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The Australian Finance Podcast is your guide to sorting out your finances, one episode at a time. Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer, & Gemma Mitchell, Senior Financial Adviser, bring you actionable strategies and knowledge that you can put into practice today. Save money, invest better and live life on your terms. ~~ New to the show? We recommend that you head back to our Starter Pack series of the podcast in Jan/Feb 2024, to get your head around some really important concepts! More advanc ...
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The Tax Compass Podcast helps globally mobile individuals, expats, and internationally connected professionals navigate the complexities of the UK tax system with clarity, honesty, and real-world insight. Hosted by tax advisers Simon Roue and Dr. Laura Sant from LSR Partners, each episode dives into the issues that matter most if you’re living, investing, or working across borders. You’ll get plain-English explanations, practical tips, and expert analysis on topics like: UK tax residency and ...
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The $100 MBA Show

Omar Zenhom

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Awarded Best of Apple Podcasts, The $100 MBA Show delivers practical business lessons for the real world. These no fluff episodes are packed with only the pure business building training you want. Omar Zenhom shares lessons, strategies and insights from 20+ years of entrepreneurship. He’s bootstrapped two multi-million dollar businesses (and several smaller businesses, too). Join him for short, actionable lessons on how to do everything from validating your idea, to audience-building and mar ...
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Viva Tropical

Josh Linnes

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Viva Tropical is a lifestyle 20 years in the making. It all started on a surf trip to Costa Rica in the mid 90's, where your host Josh Linnes fell in love with the tropical region. Since then he founded several companies including www. vivatropical.com, created real estate projects in Costa Rica and Panama, eventually buying his own island in Panama with his business partner Park Wilson. As comfortable in a dug out canoe as as a yacht, his adventures take him and his business partner into un ...
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The UK property podcast for anyone living overseas hosted by Neil Jensen. The podcast features a series of ‘how-to’ discussions with experts dealing with property sales, rentals, UK company formation, mortgages, tax and legal issues. If you live outside the UK and have an interest in UK property then this podcast is for you.
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Boardroom Conversations

Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Hosted by Bennett Mason, Boardroom Conversations features candid conversations with leading company directors. We'll speak about their journey to the boardroom, lessons they've learned and strategies for success. Whether you're a seasoned director or starting your governance career, this podcast will give you valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of the modern boardroom.
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Sales gets a bad rap. If the word makes you think of pressure, persuasion, or slick tactics, you’re not alone. But what if selling could actually feel… good? In this lesson, Omar shares a refreshing take on sales—one built on clarity, trust, and genuine connection. Based on his own entrepreneurial experience, he explores the real skills that make s…
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Investment hacks, AI fears, Debt recycling, family trusts & whether you really need VAS – there is a lot packed into this one! In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and Gemma are back for your weekly Q&A and answering your questions on: - Why some people invest through bucket companies - If you actually need a lot of money to see …
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Send us a text Thinking about moving to Panama? In this episode of The Real Expats of Panama, meet Brittani Panezo, a dynamic expat who turned a simple vacation into a brand-new life. She opens up about embracing the Panama lifestyle, finding love, launching her own business, and navigating the real-life expat challenges that come with relocating t…
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In this week's episode of ESPC's First-timers Club, we're sharing a real life first-time buyer story. Sam has recently purchased his first home with his fiancée in Rosyth, and he joins Megan to chat through his experience of buying in a busy Fife market, his advice to other first-time buyers and how to move on after a rejected offer. You can watch …
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Hiring shouldn’t feel like a roll of the dice—but for many entrepreneurs, it does. If you've ever brought someone on board only to realize they weren’t the right fit, you're not alone. It’s a pattern that can drain your time, budget, and energy. In this Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar unpacks why hiring missteps happen more often than we’d like—and wha…
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In this tongue-in-cheek solo episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, your host Owen Rask breaks down how to build wealth in Australia — the right way. Forget get-rich-quick schemes. Owen shares his personal philosophy and five practical steps to reach your first $100k fast, then explains how to turn that into a million dollars (and beyond). He d…
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Read full blog here. In this episode, Stuart explores why sometimes the smartest investment strategy is to do less. With global markets hitting all-time highs and every major asset class delivering positive returns in 2025, Stuart cautions against overconfidence. He explains why sitting on cash or keeping borrowing capacity in reserve can be a stra…
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In this Q&A-packed episode, Campbell tackles a variety of real-life scenarios from listeners navigating property decisions, capital gains tax, and super strategies. He begins by clarifying whether deferring the sale of investment properties until retirement results in meaningful CGT savings, a common assumption he carefully unpacks for Catherine. E…
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Send us a text Discover the Secret to Luxury Living in Panama City—Without Breaking the Bank! Thinking about moving abroad? Wondering where you can enjoy an upscale lifestyle without paying New York or Los Angeles prices? In this episode of The Panama Podcast, real estate expert Melissa Darnay breaks down 7 powerful reasons why luxury living in Pan…
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Being broke isn’t just hard—it’s confusing. What advice really helps when your resources are at rock bottom and the hustle feels never-ending? In this lesson, Omar shares the hard-earned insights he wishes someone had given him during his toughest times. You’ll hear how to embrace the “broke phase” as part of the journey, choose the right skill to …
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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your host Owen Rask sits down with Cameron Gleeson from Betashares to explore how defined income ETFs can provide greater certainty for income-seeking investors. In this conversation, they unpack: – What defined income ETFs are and how they work – The difference between traditional bond ETFs and fixed-ter…
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Send us a text You Asked, We Answered! | Panama Q&A with Melissa Darnay, Stacey Jenks and Amanda Gleeson... the Real Expats of Panama. Have questions about moving to Panama, buying real estate, expat life, or starting a new adventure abroad? In this special Q&A episode of The Panama Podcast, I’m answering the questions YOU sent in! From the cost of…
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Think your business is safe because everything feels “fine”? That sense of calm might not be what you think. In this lesson, Omar pulls back the curtain on a silent danger that could be quietly slowing you down—and maybe even putting your growth at risk. This episode doesn’t just name the threat—it arms you with real strategies to fight back. From …
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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma is joined by Mitchell Sneddon- Rask’s Head of Funds Management. Mitchell is in the hot seat for this special Q&A session - answering all your investing questions. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. And send in your question…
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In this week's episode of ESPC's First-timers Club we are talking about LBTT (Land & Buildings Transaction Tax) with Gavin Pearson, a solicitor at Mov8 Real Estate. It's likely you may have heard of Stamp Duty - a tax payable on the purchase of a property, but do you know what LBTT is? LBTT is Scotland's version of Stamp Duty. During this episode G…
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This week, Alex sent in a question that hits close to home for a lot of us: how do you deal with negative friends when you’re trying to grow? In this Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar shares real, honest insight into what happens when your personal growth outpaces the people around you. He explains how your environment shapes your outcomes, why distancin…
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Welcome to this bonus episode of The Australian Finance Podcast; your midweek dose of quick, practical money tips to keep you on track between our longer Monday shows and Friday Q&As. Today, Gemma Mitchell is joined by Financial Adviser Tahli Cavagnino to bring you three simple money maths concepts everyone should know. Spoiler: you don’t need to b…
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Read full blog here In this episode, Stuart reveals the results of his annual review of super fund performance, naming the best super fund for 2025. He compares returns across both Balanced and High Growth investment options from Australia’s leading industry and retail super funds, including Hostplus, UniSuper, ART, AustralianSuper, and the increas…
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In this Q&A episode, Stuart covers a wide range of real-life scenarios, offering clear insights on property strategy, superannuation, and retirement planning. He begins by unpacking Paul’s question about setting up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) and whether his current balance is sufficient to make a property purchase viable within it. Stuart als…
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Summer has officially kicked into high gear, and many of us are looking to wind down and bask in the heat. Yet, headlines continue to pour in—making it important to stay on top of market developments. Join our dynamic Co-Chief Investment Strategists Kevin Headland, CIM, and Macan Nia, CFA, as they weigh in on some of the latest news stories, includ…
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Feeling swamped by advice that’s all over the place? It’s tough to know what’s actually helpful—and what might lead you off course. If you've ever second-guessed your next move because of someone else's “must-do” tip, you're in good company. In this lesson, Omar dives into why most advice isn’t just unhelpful—it can be flat-out misleading. He share…
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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by financial adviser and Everest Wealth co-founder Alex Luck to break down seven practical money tips to kick off the new financial year. Whether you’re new to managing your money or ready to level up, this episode covers: – Education, advice, and the value of financial planning – Crea…
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Send us a text Looking for luxury property for sale under $250K in Panama City? In this episode of The Panama Podcast, host Melissa Darnay, founder of Choose Panama, unveils the insider details about Seaside House Panama—a stylish, pre-construction condo project just steps from the Pacific Ocean and the vibrant Calle Uruguay district in downtown Pa…
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Ever feel like you’re one big decision away from a breakthrough—or a facepalm moment? You’re not alone. In this lesson, Omar gets personal and shares the five biggest business mistakes he’s made over the years—and exactly how he bounced back from each one. From chasing passion without checking market demand, to ignoring the metrics that actually mo…
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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Gemma is joined by Tahli for your weekly Q&A and answering your questions. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. And send in your questions via the link below. Your questions answered today: – Tax question: Can I pay $500 onto my ho…
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Send us a text If you’ve been searching for the easiest permanent residency visa in Panama, you’re in for a treat. In this episode of The Panama Podcast, host Melissa Darnay sits down with Panama immigration attorney Ricardo Faraudo of DENFAB Law to reveal the ins and outs of Panama’s VIP Red Carpet Visa—a little-known fast-track residency option d…
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In this week's episode of ESPC's First-timers Club we are talking about Home Reports. Megan is joined by Kirsten Nicolson, a Director at DM Hall. In Scotland, it is a legal requirement for sellers to have a Home Report for their property. This allows prospective buyers the chance to find out more about the structural condition of the home and alert…
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Why aren’t marketplace startups talked about more often as go-to business ideas? Frederick sent in this sharp question for today’s episode, and it’s one Omar was excited to tackle. In this lesson, Omar unpacks why marketplaces can be some of the most challenging business models to get off the ground—especially if you're bootstrapping or going solo.…
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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask shares 5 essential questions to ask your accountant this tax season. You’ll learn how to: – Maximise deductions and find missed opportunities – Learn what successful clients do to minimise tax – Plan ahead for your next big financial decisions – Track your net worth like a pro – Make your invest…
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Read full blog here In this episode, Stuart takes a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood aspects of superannuation, how unrealised capital gains tax (CGT) affects your balance, and how to avoid it. He begins by explaining the irony of the government’s proposed tax on super balances over $3 million: while controversial, most Australians are …
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In this Q&A episode, Stuart tackles a wide range of complex financial and property questions from listeners navigating wealth-building decisions. He begins with a couple considering converting their first home into an investment property. Stuart breaks down the implications of their joint ownership structure, refinancing strategy, and whether they'…
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Send us a text Is Panama City the Tech Hub of Latin America? Discover why this tropical capital is blazing its way onto the global tech stage. In today’s episode, we dive into 7 compelling reasons why Panama City could be the next tech hub in Latin America—from fiber-optic infrastructure and the City of Knowledge to a VIP "Red Carpet Visa" and boom…
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Thinking of diving into the world of online business, but not sure if your big idea will sink or swim? What if you could spot the business models that are most likely to succeed—before you even get started? In this lesson, Omar lays out the five types of online businesses that consistently deliver results. Backed by real-world experience and solid …
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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask and Cameron Gleeson from Betashares dive into the world of currency hedging. If you invest in global markets — especially US stocks — you need to understand how foreign exchange (FX) movements can significantly impact your returns. Cameron breaks down: – What currency hedging means – How …
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What would you do if you landed in a brand-new city with nothing but your phone? No website, no product, no audience—just 24 hours to make your first dollar. Think it's impossible? Think again. In this lesson, Omar breaks down exactly how to build and pitch a profitable offer from scratch—fast. You’ll find out how to spot an urgent problem, craft a…
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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen and Gemma are back for your weekly Q&A and answering your questions. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. And send in your questions via the link below. Your questions answered today: - The collapse of First Guardian superannu…
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In this week's episode of ESPC's First-timers Club we are talking about appointing a solicitor. Megan is joined by Keri VanderburgSole, a Partner at Blair Cadell. In Scotland, it is a legal requirement to use a solicitor when buying a property. A solicitor will make offers on your behalf and can provide advice and support throughout the process. Du…
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Scrolling through social media can sometimes leave you feeling like you don’t measure up. Seeing everyone’s highlight reels can make your own business (or life) seem ordinary in comparison—but it’s time to break free from the comparison trap. Sally sent in this question, wondering how to stop comparing herself to everyone else online, and Omar is t…
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In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask shares 5 essential ways to boost your superannuation fast. From choosing the right investment option to understanding fees and insurance, this solo episode helps you take charge of your retirement savings. Covered in this episode: – The most misunderstood part of super funds – Why your in…
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Read full blog here In this episode, Stuart explores how to build personal wealth through employee share schemes (ESS), breaking down everything from RSUs and stock options to tax-effective strategies like salary sacrifice. He explains how shares vest, when and how they’re taxed, and the implications of holding versus selling. Stuart also highlight…
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In this Q&A episode, Stuart dives into some of the most pressing financial questions on the minds of listeners, from retirement tax strategies to smart investing moves. He unpacks the intricacies of transferring UK pensions to Australia, outlining the key rules, common pitfalls, and how to reduce unnecessary fees. Stuart then breaks down savvy loan…
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Send us a text Thinking about buying a condo in Panama City? This episode of The Panama Podcast gives you an inside look at the Panama City condo market, from neighborhood hotspots to financing tips and everything in between. Whether you're looking for an ocean-view condo in Punta Pacifica, a walkable lifestyle in Costa del Este, or an investment p…
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Curious about how to actually get Google Ads to work for your business—without wasting your budget or waiting forever for results? Not sure where to start, or why your current ads aren’t converting? If you’ve ever felt stuck or overwhelmed by Google Ads, this interview is exactly what you’ve been looking for. In today’s episode, Omar sits down with…
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In this episode of the Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask chats with Queenie Tan – finance creator, new author, and founder of the budgeting app Billroo. They explore: – The money stories Queenie learned from her parents – Why she believes finance should be fun and balanced – How she built a $1 million net worth over 10 years – Launching a succe…
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Send us a text Discover Panama’s Hidden Artistic Treasure: Opera! In this Real Expats edition of The Panama Podcast, hosts Melissa Darnay, Amanda Gleeson, and Stacey Jenks sit down with the inspiring Irena Sylya, founder and Artistic Director of the Panama Opera Foundation. What started as a chance meeting at a nail salon led to an exclusive invita…
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Joshua Riddett is a CEO of Easy Compute, which manufactures and sells machine learning and artificial intelligence compute server systems. He is an award winning entrepreneur and a leading expert in the UK Cryptocurrency space. 00:00 Highlights 00:09 Intro 00:25 Josh's background and Bitcoin 02:42 Future of crypto and blockchain? 06:45 Misleading c…
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Feeling stuck and wondering why your business just doesn’t excite you anymore? Questioning why your motivation burnout is quietly holding you and your business back? You’re not alone—every entrepreneur faces those days (or weeks) when the spark just isn’t there. In this lesson, Omar breaks down the real root causes of burnout and explains why it’s …
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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask and James from Rask discuss key decisions 20-somethings face when starting their money journey. Chapters (approximate) (00:00) Introduction (03:29) Transitioning Careers: From Retail to Financial Planning (06:43) Listener Q&A (08:12) What to Look Out For When Investing (16:08) Should …
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Welcome back to the ESPC first-timers club! In this episode we discuss the process of applying for a mortgage including how to work out your budget, how to find out about your credit score and the best ways to save money for a deposit. The initial consultation with an ESPC Mortgages adviser is free and without obligation. Thereafter, ESPC Mortgages…
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Gifts can be a useful tax planning tool, but they can also come with unexpected tax bills if you don’t understand the rules. In this episode of The Tax Compass Podcast, Simon and Laura dig into the tax implications of gifting assets in the UK, from property to shares to money. You’ll learn: What taxes apply when gifting property: CGT, SDLT, and IHT…
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