S2E7 - Enterpreneur lessons from Surfing

S2E7 - Enterpreneur lessons from Surfing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421128/fan_mail/new] Surf Lessons Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear | Made in Portugal S2E7 In this solo episode, I trade the boardroom for the beach and break down what years of catching waves have taught me about building a business. We talk about:  🌊 Patience — waiting for the right wave (or the right moment) instead of forcing it 🌊 Failure as fuel — why falling isn't the opposite of progress, it's part of it 🌊 The three types of people on the beach — the ones who never paddle out, the ones who try once and quit, and the ones who keep falling and keep getting back on the board. Guess which one wins. 🌊 Enjoying success while it lasts — standing on top of a wave only lasts seconds. That's the lesson: savor it while it's happening, know it's fleeting, and trust that if you're willing to keep paddling out, it'll come around again. If you're building something — a business, a life in a new country, anything worth doing — this episode is about learning to fall well, get back up, and enjoy the ride while it lasts. 🎧 Listen to more episodes of Made in Portugal wherever you get your podcasts.  📩 Building a business or relocating to Portugal? Book a consultation: calendly.com/lighthouseconsulting/let-s-chat  🔗 More on Portuguese immigration & relocation: Landed Portugal #MadeInPortugal #Entrepreneurship #Portugal #ExpatLife #SurfLessons #BusinessMindset Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421128/support] SUBSCRIBE! https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail [https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail] On You Tube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2sKiK6k5hblSe5WbYy3xXUm87a2C2ehq&si=BZ1CM_r_A8IURsHb Please check out our social media platforms! https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseconsulting_raquel/ [https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseconsulting_raquel/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080528232934 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080528232934] https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-batista-baa83b159/ [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7180489560760475648] https://www.tiktok.com/@lighthouse_consulting?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@lighthouse_consulting?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]

S2E6 - Carl Hyde

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421128/fan_mail/new] Building genuine trust and relationships transforms professional interactions. When that foundation is strong, people evolve from mere clients into individuals worth knowing and celebrating. They become fascinating people whose stories deserve to be shared more broadly. This is the heart of sharing insights – uncovering and highlighting the compelling backstories and unique journeys of the interesting people we encounter.  hashtag [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23relationshipbuilding&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #RelationshipBuilding [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23relationshipbuilding&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED]  hashtag [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23professionalnetworking&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #ProfessionalNetworking [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23professionalnetworking&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED]  hashtag [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23thoughtleadership&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #ThoughtLeadership [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23thoughtleadership&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED]  hashtag [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23storytelling&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #Storytelling [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23storytelling&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED]  hashtag [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23trust&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] #Trust [https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23trust&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421128/support] SUBSCRIBE! https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail [https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail] On You Tube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2sKiK6k5hblSe5WbYy3xXUm87a2C2ehq&si=BZ1CM_r_A8IURsHb Please check out our social media platforms! https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseconsulting_raquel/ [https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseconsulting_raquel/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080528232934 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080528232934] https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-batista-baa83b159/ [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7180489560760475648] https://www.tiktok.com/@lighthouse_consulting?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@lighthouse_consulting?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]

S2E5 - Carl Munson from Good Morning Portugal

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421128/fan_mail/new] What happens when two entrepreneurs sit down to talk about Portugal? In this episode of Made in Portugal, I’m joined by Carl Munson for a relaxed conversation about business, life, and the curious realities of living and working in Portugal. From the opportunities that attract international entrepreneurs to the quirks of Portuguese bureaucracy, we explore what it actually takes to build something here. Expect honest insights, a few laughs, and the kind of observations you usually only hear after someone has lived here for a while. If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or expat curious about Portugal, this episode gives you a glimpse behind the scenes of what doing business here is really like. And yes… we may also touch on the art of navigating Portuguese systems with patience, humour, and a good coffee. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421128/support] SUBSCRIBE! https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail [https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail] On You Tube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2sKiK6k5hblSe5WbYy3xXUm87a2C2ehq&si=BZ1CM_r_A8IURsHb Please check out our social media platforms! https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseconsulting_raquel/ [https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseconsulting_raquel/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080528232934 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080528232934] https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-batista-baa83b159/ [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7180489560760475648] https://www.tiktok.com/@lighthouse_consulting?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@lighthouse_consulting?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]

S2E4 - Jason Seymore - Taiko School Of Porto

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421128/fan_mail/new] From Music to a New Life in Portugal 🇵🇹🎶 | Jason Seymour’s Journey What is it really like to move to Portugal as a musician and start over? In this episode, Jason Seymour shares his personal journey of relocating to Portugal, navigating cultural differences, and rebuilding his life around music, creativity, and freedom. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about expat life in Portugal — beyond Instagram clichés and visa headlines. If you’re a musician, creative, entrepreneur, or expat considering Portugal, this episode will give you real insight into what the transition actually feels like. 🎧 In this episode, we talk about: * Moving to Portugal as a musician * The emotional side of starting over abroad * Cultural differences between Portugal and other countries * Creativity, identity, and reinvention * The realities of expat life in Portugal * Building a sustainable life outside your home country This episode is part of a wider conversation about culture, business, and life in Portugal — especially for people who want more than just “sun and low taxes.” ⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Jason’s background  02:15 – Why Portugal? The decision to leave  06:40 – First impressions vs reality of Portugal  10:30 – Cultural differences no one talks about  15:20 – Music, creativity, and identity abroad  20:10 – The hardest parts of starting over  25:00 – What Portugal gave him (and what it didn’t)  30:45 – Advice for creatives thinking of moving to Portugal  35:20 – Final thoughts & reflections Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421128/support] SUBSCRIBE! https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail [https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail] On You Tube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2sKiK6k5hblSe5WbYy3xXUm87a2C2ehq&si=BZ1CM_r_A8IURsHb Please check out our social media platforms! https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseconsulting_raquel/ [https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseconsulting_raquel/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080528232934 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080528232934] https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-batista-baa83b159/ [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7180489560760475648] https://www.tiktok.com/@lighthouse_consulting?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@lighthouse_consulting?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]

S2E2 - Meghana Kamdar

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421128/fan_mail/new] Speak Portuguese & Melt Hearts: Instant Charm Trick I spoke to Meghana in this episode about the recent stereotype associated with expats, why we don't believe it is true, about her integration in Portugal, and what were the best and the worst things about her journey here to Portugal. It's a very candid and heart-warming conversation. You can check out her instagram here https://www.instagram.com/meghana_in_portugal/ You can also get your tickets for the Portugal Culture Immersion LIVE that's happening in January, on the 13th! Don't miss out! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portugal-culture-immersion-program-live-tickets-1968503648403?aff=oddtdtcreator Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2421128/support] SUBSCRIBE! https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail [https://subscribepage.io/LighthouseConsultingMail] On You Tube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2sKiK6k5hblSe5WbYy3xXUm87a2C2ehq&si=BZ1CM_r_A8IURsHb Please check out our social media platforms! https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseconsulting_raquel/ [https://www.instagram.com/lighthouseconsulting_raquel/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080528232934 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080528232934] https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-batista-baa83b159/ [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7180489560760475648] https://www.tiktok.com/@lighthouse_consulting?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@lighthouse_consulting?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]