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Why some Investors Are Looking at Colombian Real Estate and abroad Right Now The Opportunity Everyone's Talking About While everyone's fighting over overpriced properties in the U.S., smart investors are quietly building wealth in one of the most undervalued markets in the Western Hemisphere: Colombia. I just got back from Cartagena, and what I saw blew my mind. We're talking Miami Beach vibes at 1/3 the price, with cash flow that makes U.S. properties look like a joke. Let me break down the numbers. The Dreams Karibana Example: Real Numbers Property: 3-bed/3-bath beachfront resort condo Purchase Price: $250,000 USD Location: Caribbean coast, world-class resort amenities Annual Revenue: - High season rates: $280-$350/night - Average occupancy: 70-85% - Gross annual income: $65,000-$80,000 Operating Expenses: - Management, HOA, utilities, cleaning, maintenance - Total expenses: $37,000-$40,000/year Net Annual Cash Flow: $28,000-$40,000 That's a 11-16% cash-on-cash return, PLUS 6-10% annual appreciation. Compare that to U.S. markets where you're lucky to see 6-8% returns after expenses. Why Colombia? Why Now? 1. Entry Cost is 50-70% Lower Than U.S. You can own a beachfront property outright for what a down payment costs in Miami or California. 2. Tourism is EXPLODING - 15%+ annual growth in international visitors - New infrastructure (airports, highways, resorts) - Digital nomads and expats flooding in 3. You Earn in Dollars, Spend in Pesos Airbnb pays you in USD, but your expenses are in Colombian pesos. When the peso weakens, your profit margins increase. 4. Appreciation Upside Cartagena today is where Tulum was 10 years ago, where Miami was 20 years ago. You're getting in early. 5. Lifestyle Bonus This isn't just an investment—it's YOUR Caribbean beachfront property. Use it, enjoy it, write off the trips. The Wealth-Building Strategy Here's how everyday people are making this happen: Step 1: Build Your Capital - Service business income (tax prep, consulting, freelancing) - Strategic crypto investments (BTC/ETH with disciplined DCA) - W-2 income + aggressive saving
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Sporty's Success Shot: VIP Customer Notifications - The Inner Circle Advantage
The Psychology Behind VIP Early Access When you give your existing customers first dibs on sales and specials, you're not just offering a discount - you're creating an exclusive club. This taps into fundamental human psychology: we all want to feel special, valued, and part of something exclusive. The Three Pillars of Compelling VIP Offers: 1. EXCLUSIVITY - "You're getting this before anyone else" 2. URGENCY - "Limited time for VIP members only" 3. VALUE - "This deal is so good, we can only offer it to our best customers" Why This Strategy Works Your existing customers already trust you. They've done business with you before, so the biggest hurdle (trust) is already cleared. When you give them VIP treatment: - Increases Customer Lifetime Value - They buy more frequently - Reduces Marketing Costs - Selling to existing customers costs 5x less than acquiring new ones - Creates Brand Ambassadors - VIP customers become your biggest advocates - Builds Loyalty Moats - Makes it harder for competitors to steal your customers The FLPPD Formula for VIP Offers F - First Access (24-48 hours before public) L - Limited Quantity (creates scarcity) P - Personal Touch (use their name, reference past purchases) P - Powerful Incentive (discount, bonus, or exclusive feature) D - Deadline Driven (clear expiration) Sample VIP Email Campaign Subject Line: 🔥 [VIP ONLY] Your 48-Hour Head Start on Our Biggest Sale of the Year Hey [First Name], You're part of my inner circle, so you get first dibs on everything. While everyone else is still sleeping on this opportunity, I'm giving YOU exclusive access to our biggest FLPPD University sale of 2025. Here's what's happening: 🎯 FLPPD Complete System - Normally $997, VIP Price: $497 (50% OFF) 🎯 1-on-1 Deal Analysis Call - Normally $297, FREE with purchase 🎯 Exclusive VIP Bonus: My personal Rehab Cost Calculator (never been released publicly) But here's the kicker... This VIP pricing is only available for the next 48 hours, and I'm only releasing 50 spots at this price. Once they're gone, the general public gets whatever's left at regular pricing.
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Sporty's Success Shot: VIP Customer Notifications - The Inner Circle Advantage
"Your Mind is Your Employee, Not Your Boss"
Day 1: The Mental Narrator That's Running Your Business Entrepreneurs, here's a reality check that'll change how you operate: Your mind talks ALL THE TIME because you gave it a job - to protect you from reality. Think about it. You walk into a property and immediately your mind starts: - "This neighborhood's sketchy" - "The numbers don't look right" - "What if the seller's hiding something?" - But here's what's really happening: You're experiencing your MENTAL MODEL of reality, not reality itself. The FLPPD Truth Bomb: Your mind narrates everything to make you feel in control. It takes the raw experience of walking through a house and creates a story that fits your past experiences and future fears. Real Estate Example: - You feel cold air → Mind says "Poor insulation, this'll be expensive" - You already FELT the cold air. Why does your mind need to tell you about it? - Because it's trying to control your experience by making it fit a familiar pattern. The Liberation: What if you just experienced the house WITHOUT the mental commentary? You'd be more present, notice details you'd miss, and make decisions from clarity instead of mental noise. Today's Challenge: Next time you're at a property (or anywhere or even if it's not real estate related), catch yourself when the mind starts narrating what you're already experiencing. Ask: "Am I living in reality or in my mental story about reality?" The Power Move: Remember - you're not the voice creating the story. You're the one AWARE of the voice. That awareness is your superpower. P.S. This week has been a mental challenge as well... For some reason the Transformer in the A/C at our office decided to go on vacation early so it's been HOT!! Anyway thank goodness for the Winter Months coming but I did get the A/C taken care of as well. Also I will probable record a Video on this as well because I've been thinking everyone is dealing with that little person on the inside of their mind that's either propelling yourself forward or holding you back.
 "Your Mind is Your Employee, Not Your Boss"
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