The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

344: Don’t Just Stand and Fight—Position Yourself to Win

Mar 26, 2025

Join Austrian economist Bob Murphy, host of The Bob Murphy Show, as he discusses the freedom revolution reshaping global perspectives. He elaborates on Trump's Panama showdown, El Salvador’s unique approach under Nayib Bukele, and his adventurous experience in Argentina’s blue market. Bob critiques the U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve and reveals how sanctions against Russia backfired, pushing the world toward de-dollarization. Explore practical strategies like securing assets offshore to navigate an uncertain financial landscape.

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Expatriates are increasingly taking control of their futures through offshore structures and diversifying assets to avoid reliance on unstable systems.

Austrian economist Bob Murphy emphasizes the role of proactive leadership, highlighting El Salvador's unique strategies to attract global interest under Nayib Bukele.

The geopolitical landscape and recent U.S. sanctions have accelerated global de-dollarization, prompting expatriates to rethink financial strategies and secure alternative citizenship.

Deep dives

Life as an Expat

Living as an expat offers a unique lifestyle that is filled with both challenges and opportunities. The journey often begins with personal experience, as individuals like Mikhail Thorup demonstrate, navigating various cultures and legal landscapes while working in multiple countries. Thorup, with 25 years of expat experience, shares insights into how families can benefit from being open to international living, from real estate investments to cultural exposure. This lifestyle not only allows for personal growth but also enhances financial literacy and entrepreneurial ventures.

Intro

3min

A Personal Journey into Libertarian Philosophy

2min

Geopolitical Dynamics and Cryptocurrency Challenges

22min

Navigating Financial Vulnerabilities in a Dollar-Dominated World

2min

The Future of the Dollar and Global Currency Dynamics

9min

Building Your Financial Safety Net: Small Steps Toward Freedom

3min

Securing Assets in Uncertain Times

16min

There’s a freedom revolution quietly unfolding—and it’s not coming through politics. More and more people are taking matters into their own hands—setting up offshore structures, getting second residencies, diversifying their assets, and ensuring they’re not boxed in by failing systems. It’s not about fear—it’s about options and the ability to act on your own terms when things get messy. In today’s episode, I sat down with Austrian economist Bob Murphy on The Bob Murphy Show to break down this transformation and share what I’m seeing on the ground with clients around the world.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH BOB MURPHY:

Tune in to hear Bob and me break down Trump’s showdown over the Panama Canal—and how it pushed China’s Belt & Road Initiative out of Panama.
Discover why Nayib Bukele’s unapologetic leadership is turning heads—and what El Salvador is doing differently to attract global attention.
Listen in as I share the story about purchasing pesos in Argentina’s “blue market”—this was wild!
Get my take on Javier Milei’s bold reforms—what’s working, what’s not, and whether Argentina is on my expat radar yet.
Learn why I’m deeply skeptical about a U.S. “strategic Bitcoin reserve”—and why it runs counter to everything crypto stands for.
Find out how the Biden administration's sanctions against Russia backfired—and accelerated the global de-dollarization trend.
See how ordinary people are already being debanked—and how offshore tools like gold vaults and foreign accounts can offer protection.
Hear my response to Americans who say, “We need to stay and fight”—and why I think there’s a smarter way to go about it.

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