#763 Max Chernov, the YouTuber redefining the expat experience

In today’s globalized world, more people are pursuing their dreams beyond their home countries. And there’s no greater expert on expat life than Max Chernov, the YouTuber who has garnered over 288,000 subscribers by connecting with expats worldwide. We explore how Max built his life in Singapore and how he’s making the expat experience easier for everyone.

(01:15) Introducing Max Chernov

(02:18) How long Max has built his audience on YouTube

(02:55) Max's motivation to explore diverse perspectives within the expat community

(05:20) The highest viewed video on Max’s channel

(06:18) Balancing creating content in Singapore and abroad

(07:48) Interesting feedback from the expat community

(08:28) Does Max receive hate or negative comments?

(09:50) Should expats interact more with locals?

(14:00) The reason Max came to Singapore

(15:08) Making Singapore his forever home?

(16:46) Max's children and their school life

(19:28) Singapore’s appeal over other countries

(21:35) How Max navigated cultural differences when moving to Singapore

(23:30) Max's thoughts on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict

(26:18) Tension in the larger Russian community

(28:10) Max's achievements in his career

(29:38) What's Max’s dream and aspiration for his channel?

(32:35) The magic of Singapore - according to Max

(35:16) Sneak peek into Max’s upcoming releases

(37:35) Max doing interviews for us?!

(38:00) Follow Max on socials!