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The Panama Podcast

Melissa Darnay

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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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No Limits Selling

Umar Hameed

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Welcome to the No Limits Selling Podcast, where top leaders share their most impactful WINS, LOSSES, and candid WTF moments. Dive deep into the world of real estate coaching, mindset coaching, and sales coaching. Discover how elite leaders persist when others falter, inspire teams to exceed expectations, cultivate a winning culture, and drive rapid revenue growth. For actionable advice and insights from industry-leading speakers, tune in and elevate your performance today. Learn more and unl ...
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Exit Strategies Radio Show is our way of giving back to the community. We're here to empower you through financial literacy and real estate education. So, if you're out there hustling to make things happen for your family, if you're striving to secure a better future for your children and their children, then this podcast is tailor-made for you. Our host is Corwyn J. Melette, Broker/Owner of EXIT Realty Lowcountry Group in North Charleston, South Carolina. He is passionate about sharing insi ...
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In The Lab with Ruben Kanya compiles over $2 Billion worth of successful real estate experiments for new investors looking to get started in real estate. With real estate being a broad umbrella, in the lab we introduce you to a variety of real estate models (experiments) that real practitioners have implemented while sharing their wins, losses and lessons in the lab so that you can pick the experiments that suit your lifestyle the most and double down. In the lab we focus on repeatable proce ...
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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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Get the Midterm Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprintIn this deep-dive episode of In The Lab, Ruben sits down with Joel Friedland, founder of Brit Properties, to explore an uncommon but powerful approach to real estate syndication: acquiring industrial properties with no debt. Joel, who has been in the industrial r…
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What if the key to long-term wealth wasn’t found in skyscrapers or single-family homes—but in overlooked, misunderstood mobile home parks? Mobile home parks (MHPs) are often misunderstood, but for those looking to build real estate portfolios with strong cash flow, tenant stability, and legacy potential, MHPs are one of the most strategic investmen…
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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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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 timely episode of In The Lab, Ruben breaks down when and why you should consider shifting to a hybrid short-term and mid-term rental model and how the latest tax legislation makes it even more lucrative. Coming off last week’s Driving Conversations with AI vs. Questions, he explains how operators can strategically layer MTR contracts over S…
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It’s our 200th episode—a milestone that celebrates more than just time on the air. It represents 200 conversations centered on financial literacy, community empowerment, and legacy building. And what better way to mark this moment than with a guest whose work embodies everything we stand for? In this powerful episode, host Corwyn J. Melette, an exp…
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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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Get the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this informative episode of In The Lab, Ruben breaks down a powerful framework for how to actually use AI as a strategic partner—not just a search engine. Drawing from real-world conversations he's had with AI to help close deals, refine business plans,…
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On today’s episode of The No Limits Selling Podcast, we’re joined by two industry leaders from the world of supply chain and logistics: Shawn Nava and Jake W Ahmad. Shawn Nava is the Vice President of Sales & Operations at MacMillan Supply Chain Group, where he leads a high-performing team dedicated to delivering innovative, tailored solutions for …
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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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What does it really take to build wealth that lasts? It starts with mastering the fundamentals. Using a football analogy to break down the path to financial success, David explains how everyone—regardless of where they start—can move the ball forward. David Flores Wilson is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), financial planner, and founder of…
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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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Send us a text Ready to live on the beach AND be just minutes from Panama City? In this episode of The Panama Podcast, Melissa Darnay reveals the Top 10 Reasons to Live in Playa Bonita, Panama—a luxurious beachfront community just 15 minutes from downtown. Whether you’re dreaming of oceanfront living, planning your next vacation, or exploring real …
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Get the Midterm Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprintIn this solo episode of In The Lab, Ruben delivers a powerful, high-impact debrief heading into Q3 2025. With the lab coat on and lessons in hand, he walks through seven strategic experiments and three hard-earned insights from the previous quarter that every rea…
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Looking for a smarter, safer way to invest in real estate—without picking up a hammer or managing tenants? This week on the Exit Strategies Radio Show, host Corwyn J. Melette sits down with Merriah Harkins, Chief Sales Officer at Lucrum Capital, a private real estate lending firm structured as a REIT. With more than 20 years of experience in raisin…
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Send us a text Looking for affordable ocean view real estate in Panama? 🌊 In this episode of The Panama Podcast, real estate expert Melissa Darnay reveals some of Panama’s most affordable oceanfront properties—from budget-friendly condos under $200K to luxury ocean view residences under $500K. If you've ever dreamed of owning a beachfront property …
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Get the Midterm Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this data-packed episode of In The Lab, we sit down with Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder and former President of Vrbo, Chief Strategy Officer at HomeAway, and COO of Expedia Group. Jeff brings decades of experience in travel and hospitality tech to a fast…
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What’s the true value of working with a Realtor—not just a licensed agent? And how do behind-the-scenes advocacy efforts shape your neighborhood and your next real estate transaction? This week on the Exit Strategies Radio Show, host Corwyn J. Melette welcomes Nick Kremydas, CEO of South Carolina REALTORS®, for a wide-ranging and eye-opening conver…
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On today's episode of The No Limits Selling Podcast, we have Creig Northrop, a legendary real estate leader with over four decades of experience. Creig is the founder and CEO of Northrop Realty, a nationally ranked brokerage recognized for its record-breaking sales and award-winning customer service. Today’s guest embodies what it means to have a p…
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Send us a text Thinking about buying real estate in Panama? Don’t make a move until you listen to this essential interview with Ricardo Faraudo, founding partner of DENFAB Law and one of Panama’s top real estate attorneys. In this episode of The Panama Podcast, host Melissa Darnay, founder of Choose Panama, sits down with Ricardo to uncover the leg…
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Connect with me at https://experimentrealestate.com/connect Get the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this insightful episode of In The Lab, we’re joined by Gabriel Wacker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Transitions Group—a vertically integrated firm providing solutions in corporate h…
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Ever wonder how the rich keep getting richer—legally and tax-free? It’s not luck. It’s strategy. And it starts with knowing how to use a self-directed IRA to invest in real estate, private equity, and even startups—while keeping the IRS out of your profits. What if you could unlock the same wealth-building tools the ultra-rich use—without needing m…
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Send us a text Dreaming of Beachfront Bliss? Discover Why the Coronado Beach Region of, Panama Is the Perfect Place to Call Home! In this episode of The Panama Podcast, host Melissa Darnay counts down the Top 10 Reasons to Love--and Live in--the Coronado area of Panama. This thriving expat hotspot just over an hour from Panama City. From stunning P…
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Get the Midterm Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this energizing and introspective episode of In The Lab, Ruben sits down with Corey Ryan Bevilacqua and Cory Jacobson, co-founders of the Wealth Juice brand and podcast. These two long-time friends and partners share their inspiring journey from college roomm…
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What if life’s most difficult moments were actually doorways to your purpose? In this inspiring episode of the Exit Strategies Radio Show, host Corwyn J. Melette welcomes Lima MacLean—real estate investor, author, speaker, and founder of the Elite Real Estate Investing Academy. Lima opens up about the journey that began with one of the hardest seas…
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Send us a text Is Panama really the ideal place for remote work? In this episode of The Real Expats, we sit down with Louise Henry, a Canadian entrepreneur who left Toronto in 2020 to embrace beach life, business freedom, and a meaningful new chapter in Coronado, Panama. Louise runs a thriving online business teaching digital courses at LouiseHenry…
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Get the Midterm Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprintIn this immersive episode of In The Lab, Ruben sits down with Melissa Darnay, founder of Choose Panama and host of The Panama Podcast. Melissa shares her remarkable story of turning personal tragedy into purpose by relocating to Panama and building a thriving rea…
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What if your business could scale faster—and exit smarter—without giving up control? In this episode, we dive into an often-overlooked strategy for building real estate-backed wealth: partnering with private equity. Neel Bhargava, managing partner of NB Group, joins Corwyn J. Melette to reveal how business owners can unlock massive growth and creat…
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Send us a text Welcome to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)—the newly expanded gateway to Latin America! In this episode of The Panama Podcast, we break down the jaw-dropping billion-dollar transformation of Panama's main international airport and what it means for travelers, expats, investors, and locals alike. From smoother check-ins and gourme…
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On today's episode of The No Limits Selling Podcast, we have Luis Baez, a powerhouse in revenue enablement who’s scaled portfolios from $20M to over $100M ARR, led teams of 5 to 100+, and helped companies drive sustainable growth through storytelling, coaching, and strategy that actually sticks. Luis isn’t your typical boardroom speaker—he brings r…
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Get the Midterm Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this inspiring episode of In The Lab, we're joined by Brian Hatcher, founder and CEO of Hatch Capital, and Aaron Appleton, his trusted partner in Hatch Capital property management and founder of Mirror Haus Collection micro resort. Together they’ve moved from…
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Can real estate in a small rural town really hold the keys to generational wealth? According to returning guest Adam Lesperance, the answer is yes—and he’s back to share the surprising market shifts and what’s next. Adam Lesperance is the team leader of the Terry Hastings Real Estate Group, based in the Wiarton area of Ontario, Canada. His team is …
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Send us a text How Learning to Dance Changed My Life isn’t just a catchy title—it’s a truth we’ve all lived! In this heartfelt episode of The Panama Podcast: Real Expats, we sit down with Javier Cabrera, co-owner of Let’s Dance in Panama City, to uncover how dancing can transform your life… emotionally, physically, and socially. 🕺 Your hosts Meliss…
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Have you ever considered investing in international real estate? Discover how Panama offers lucrative opportunities for investors seeking affordability, lifestyle upgrades, and long-term wealth building. Melissa Darnay is an American entrepreneur who has been living her dream life in Panama since 2012. As the CEO of Choose Panama, a luxury real est…
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Send us a text Looking for a beautiful, affordable place to enjoy your golden years? Discover why Panama is quickly becoming a top destination for retirees who want to age in place with comfort, safety, and style. From modern medical care to thoughtfully designed condos, this video explores everything you need to know about retiring smart in Panama…
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In this eye-opening episode of In The Lab, Ruben sits down with public adjuster Andy Gurczak of All City Adjusting for a second time to unpack the misunderstood world of insurance claims and temporary housing. Andy explains why most homeowners and investors are at a major disadvantage when filing insurance claims and how public adjusters can help r…
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What if everything you needed to build wealth already lived inside you—your time, your mindset, and your drive? This week on the Exit Strategies Radio Show, Corwyn J. Melette sits down with Jacopo Iasiello, an Italian entrepreneur, investor, and author of Healthy, Rich & Happy. Jacopo shares how he went from launching a multimillion-dollar jewelry …
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Send us a text Ever wondered how expats in Panama manage to balance a thriving career and a laid-back tropical lifestyle? 🌴 In this episode of The Real Expats on The Panama Podcast, we pull back the curtain on Panama’s perfect life-work balance. Host Melissa Darnay welcomes special guest Nataly Netchaeva, an international hair stylist whose vibrant…
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Want to work with me and learn the power of Mid-Term Rentals Insurance? https://experimentrealestate.com/submitGet the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this high-energy behind-the-scenes episode of In The Lab, Ruben and Vivian sit down to unpack the real wins, surprises, and life-changing conv…
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Are you stuck in analysis paralysis when it comes to investing in real estate? Joel Miller, author of Build Real Estate Wealth, joins us for a powerful conversation packed with actionable advice, personal insights, and a wealth of real-world experience. In this episode, Joel breaks down the foundational steps to becoming a successful real estate in…
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Send us a text Thinking about investing in Panama? Whether you're a seasoned investor, a future expat, or just curious about the booming Panama property market, this episode is your insider guide to what's really happening on the ground in 2025. In this episode of The Panama Podcast, Melissa Darnay breaks down the 7 hottest real estate trends shapi…
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Want to work with me and learn the power of Mid-Term Rentals Insurance? https://experimentrealestate.com/submit Get the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint Welcome to the lab. Today, we're joined by Linda Holtz, a multifamily investor and property management expert who immigrated to the U.S. With ov…
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What does it really take to go from broke at 19 to building a real estate empire with over 80,000 units? This week on the Exit Strategies Radio Show, host Corwyn J. Melette welcomes Patrick Carroll, founder of CARROLL, a powerhouse real estate investment firm managing tens of thousands of multifamily units across the Sunbelt. With no college degree…
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Send us a text Thinking about moving to Panama? Before you pack your bags and chase that tropical dream, make sure you really know what you’re getting into. In this episode of The Panama Podcast, I’m sharing insider tips, expat mistakes to avoid, and the little details that can make or break your Panama experience. From choosing the right neighborh…
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Want to work with me and learn the power of Mid-Term Rentals Insurance? https://experimentrealestate.com/submit Get the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this eye opening episode of In The Lab, Ruben unpacks the hidden truths behind what it really takes to succeed—across life, business, and rea…
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In today’s ever-evolving real estate landscape, technology is revolutionizing how investors approach self-storage.If you're tired of the traditional rental grind and looking for a smarter, simpler path to financial freedom, this episode is your wake-up call. On this week’s Exit Strategies Radio Show, host Corwyn J. Melette sits down with Joe Downs,…
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Send us a text Is Panama really a foreign country… or does it feel more like the 51st state? In this eye-opening episode, we uncover the surprising ways Panama mirrors American life—and where it definitely doesn’t. From fast food chains and U.S. dollar currency to cultural differences you won’t see coming, this is the video you didn’t know you need…
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Want to work with me and learn the power of Mid-Term Rentals Insurance? https://experimentrealestate.com/submit Get the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this expansive and thought-provoking episode of In The Lab, Ruben breaks down a powerful concept that’s shifting the way high-level operators…
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