Watchman Privacy 67 - Matt Smith: Escaping to Uruguay
May 5, 2023
Matt Smith, an entrepreneur and founder of Royalty Exchange, shares his journey from the U.S. to living on a ranch in Uruguay. He discusses why he chose Uruguay for its stability and agricultural benefits, and the challenges of local wildlife and climate. Matt dives into the ease of residency and property ownership, contrasts social life there with that in the U.S., and reveals his passion for building a community focused on self-sufficiency and parallel economies. He emphasizes firsthand information over hearsay for a more grounded perspective on global events.
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From Broke To Meeting A Mentor
- Matt recounts dropping out of college, early businesses, and crashing in 2000 before rebuilding via an ad agency that quickly became lucrative.
- He describes meeting Doug Casey by chance in Buenos Aires which drastically changed his worldview and plans.
Buying An Apartment In A Week
- Matt explains selling his business and moving overseas after reading Doug Casey and other financial writers.
- He bought an apartment in Buenos Aires quickly and later co-founded Sovereign Man with James Hickman.
Knights Of Malta Experience
- Matt and James attended a Knights of Malta event in Spain after saying yes to unusual invites from acquaintances.
- The event included heads of state, formal services, and an unexpectedly conventional program.
