Building Your Dream Retirement Abroad with Tommy Sikes, CFP® (Ep. 209)

Mitlin Money Mindset

What if retiring meant more than just winding down? What if it included excitement, exploration, and a new beginning in your favorite corner of the world?

In this episode, Larry Sprung chats with Tommy Sikes, founder of Traveltirement, about the unique adventure of combining retirement with the allure of living abroad, particularly in Italy and France.

Tommy reveals how his personal passion and financial knowledge have led to helping others discover affordable housing and seamless transitions in these dream destinations. Together, they explore the ins and outs of balancing travel desires with financial realities, ensuring a thrilling yet sound journey into international living.

Larry and Tommy discuss:

• How the entrepreneurial mindset shaped Travel Retirement
• Discovering affordable properties in Italy and France
• The significance of niching down in content and business
• Practical tips for retiring abroad
• Building an engaging online presence through YouTube and newsletters
• And more!

Resources:

• Mitlin Financial
• The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung

Connect with Larry Sprung:

• LinkedIn: Larry Sprung
• Instagram: Larry Sprung
• Facebook: Larry Sprung
• X (Twitter): Larry Sprung

Connect with Tommy Sikes:

• LinkedIn: Tommy Sikes
• Website: Traveltirement
• YouTube: Traveltirement™

About our Guest:

Tommy Sikes has been travelling since he was young, inspired by his parents who instilled in him a love for exploring the world. Their encouragement to see new places left a lasting impact on him.

When his parents passed away at the ages of 70 and 75, it served as a wake-up call for Tommy to live life to the fullest. Now, at age 53, he feels the urgency to pursue his own travel dreams.

Tommy is on a mission to combine his passion for France and Italy with his expertise as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He aims to help others achieve their dreams of living in France or Italy, sharing his knowledge and experience to make their goals a reality.

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