Best Mark Modica Podcasts (2024)

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Moving to Italy: Innovative Startup Visa in Piedimonte, Etneo, Sicily 53:48

7M ago53:48

53:48

"Life is too short not to live purposefully." Just one of the many tidbits of wisdom today's guest offered. Not everyone wants to wait months or years for their dream in Italy to begin. And not everyone wants to retire. Today's guest joins me to explain how she obtained Italy's Innovative Startup Visa -- sometimes called the 250K Investor Visa -- a…

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Moving to Italy: On Work Visas to Soriano nel Cimino, Lazio 1:15:17

7M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

The odds of getting one work visa make you a unicorn. The odds of getting two are unfathomable. Professional musicians, authors and travel experts, Matt and Zeneba Bowers of Little Roads Europe, made that magic happen just prior to the Covid lockdowns in Italy. Their new life in the region of Lazio continues to defy imagination as they pursue so ma…

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Moving to Italy: 2023 End of Year Tax Update with Paolo Rigo 1:09:46

8M ago1:09:46

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Tax time is stressful. So are potential Year End legislative changes to Italy's Budget Law. Recent rumors and a few news articles have had people extremely worried and wondering if they should "pull the trigger" on a last minute move to Italy. They're also wondering if its even POSSIBLE to become Tax Residents in Italy with such a short timeframe. …

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7% Flat Tax Towns: Santa Croce Camerina, Ragusa, Sicily 1:07:26

8M ago1:07:26

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Just because you HAVE Italian Residency doesn't mean you have to keep both feet on Italian soil year round. Today's guest, Kim Sutton, and her husband fell in love with sailing while still living in pre-Brexit England. The Mediterranean on their own boat was the goal. Be careful where you park your boat... it just might end up being home! They fell…

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Italy’s Affordable Regions: Le Marche’ with Mark Hinshaw 1:38:05

9M ago1:38:05

1:38:05

If I could give you only ONE person to talk to regarding building a new life in Italy, it would be this guy. Unfortunately, I'm giving you THIS guy 4 months after our initial recording (my tech-NO-bility issues). Mark Hinshaw, successful author, artist, architect, urban planner, journalist and for many years now, immigrant to Italy, joined me to di…

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Italy’s Affordable Towns: Lucca, Tuscany, with Our Italian Journey’s Gary and Ilene Modica 1:12:36

9M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Affordability is generally NOT a concept much associated with Italy's Tuscan region. The epicenter of all things Renaissance is often depicted in films with heavenly landscapes and hilltop towns, and books often describe its idyllic setting amidst some of Italy's most delightful sensory experiences. Many of us have swooned for decades. But affordab…

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Edited Moving to Italy: Taxes with Nicolo Bolla 1:04:19

9M ago1:04:19

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Italian taxes are notoriously challenging. So are Visas. Misinformation abounds. This episode highlights many areas someone interested in moving to Italy MUST know in order to navigate successfully. With discussion from “the basics” like “Is it true that Italy Taxes income at 43%” (NO!) to special tax saving opportunities like the 7% Flat Tax for R…

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Italy’s 7% Flat Tax Towns: Silvi Marina, Abruzzo 59:25

10M ago59:25

59:25

Monica Dalton, our guest for today's 7% Flat Tax episode, lives in Silvi Marina, Abruzzo. She obtained her Dual-US Citizenship and moved her Florida lifestyle to a more affordable waterfront venue. The entire region of Abruzzo is subject to Italy's 7% flat tax offering as long as the town in question has NOT been absorbed by a larger town (frazione…

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Italy’s Affordable Regions: Matera, Basilicata 58:40

10M ago58:40

58:40

Have you seen"No Time to Die", the recent James Bond movie? The 007 isn't the only one who knows where to find beauty and a little bit of action. Greg Foster, a local living in Matera, Basilicata, gives us great insight into a region not much known amongst immigrants. Many towns in the region qualify for Italy's 7% Flat Tax, and Greg helps us bette…

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Italy’s Affordable Towns: Chieti, Abruzzo 52:09

11M ago52:09

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Snugly tucked between the Adriatic Sea and skiing in nearby mountains, Chieti, Abruzzo, boasts everything both ancient and modern. Rino Di Bernardino of One Stop Abruzzo on YouTube explains how Trains, Buses and Planes can connect you in 2.5 hours to Rome and the entire Adriatic coast in less. Don't miss his HOT tip on the cheapest and most local o…

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Italy’s Affordable Towns: Orte’, Lazio 47:33

11M ago47:33

47:33

Consider being 40 minutes from Rome by train and 1.5 hours from Florence by fast train. Your darling apartment in the Centro Storico of a hilltop town with every amenity most expats would need cost less than you'd ever imagine. Join me with Cindy Wilhelm and discover what the amazing and affordable town of Orte', Lazio, has to offer.…

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Episode 10: Cutting the Tie: When Relationships Devalue Your Brand 37:05

11M ago37:05

37:05

In episode 10, Mark teaches Kristen the very tough concept of “spring cleaning” our relationships and the theoretical pruning of relationships that aren’t supporting you becoming your best self and achieving your goals. He discusses WHO to cut out, HOW to do it, and defines the difference between “toxic” relationships and relationships that aren’t …

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Episode 9: Brand Ownership & Viewing Yourself as a Stock 27:56

12M ago27:56

27:56

How many hours a week do you spend working on your own brand vs. working on someone else’s? In episode 9, we talk about ownership and how maintaining ownership over yourself and your brand can be the difference between a powerful or a powerless life. Mark shows us how to view ourselves as a stock and how just the simplest things can increase or dec…

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7% Flat Tax Towns: Taormina, Sicily with Barbara Palermo 55:26

12M ago55:26

55:26

This, our first exploration of affordable places to live, is a surprising episode. Ken and author, Barbara Palermo, retired from Oregon State to Taormina, Sicily, a 7% Flat Tax town. Barbara wants to share with listeners their experiences enjoying accessible and excellent healthcare, as well as a beautiful life running their Sicilian Farm Stay on a…

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Episode 8: Systems of Value & Harnessing Your Weaknesses as Superpowers 26:49

12M ago26:49

26:49

In episode 8, Mark and Kristen discuss systems of value and how traditional systems, like the toxic patriarchy, have given us a biased view of our own worth. Mark shows us how to create our OWN valuation system, based on your tangible and intangible assets. Kristen shares how something as simple as changing how you introduce yourself can make a hug…

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Moving to Italy: Mary Gets a Visa 29:07

1y ago29:07

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Italian Visas are tricky, and precious. American expat, Mary Hanson, shares her journey obtaining the Elective Residence Visa (ERV) and preparing her dog, Diggy, for a new life in Italy. She wants to help you avoid pitfalls along the way. Mary’s now enjoying her life affordably in the 7% flat tax town, Carovigno, Puglia, Italy.…

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Moving to Italy: The Goods, The Bags and the F-Ugly 32:14

1y ago32:14

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A how to move your household goods to Italy tutorial by US expat, Mary Hanson, who moved first to Thailand and later to her 7% flat tax home in Puglia, Italy. Mary shares tips to save thousands of euros, and how she almost lost her shipment.By Affordable Italy: Living la Dolce Vita on a Bootstring

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Episode 7: Why Toxic Productivity Hurts You & How To Maximize Your VALUE 30:45

1y ago30:45

30:45

In this episode, we DEEP dive on toxic productivity and flip the script on that well-known phrase "work smarter, not harder" into "work less, and add more VALUE." Mark shows us how to tackle what you want differently, highlighting the value only YOU can bring to the table. Kristen shares a story of how toxic productivity and chasing perfectionism h…

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Episode 6: The Brand of YOU and Harnessing Your Power 28:01

1y ago28:01

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Does the idea of "power" make you cringe? In this first episode of our 5 episode series on power, Mark shows us how to change our mindset on "power", how to gain more autonomy over your life, and how to begin viewing yourself as a BRAND, rather than as a job title or a service. We share examples of how powerful icons have made their brands into pla…

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Episode 5: How to get UN-stuck: Step by Step Advice, Layoffs, the Illusion of Job Security & the Value of YOU! 29:49

1y ago29:49

29:49

This week, we begin to unravel the step-by-step process of getting UN-STUCK. We also discuss why there are so many LAYOFFS happening right now, the truth behind the job security illusion, and how to value yourself as a BRAND, rather than a commodity. We know there are a lot of ways to be “stuck”, so we cast a wide net with our advice, breaking it d…

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Episode 4: How to know you’re STUCK: Burn out, autopilot, and creating your OWN path. 19:00

1y ago19:00

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In Episode 4, we dive into how to know you’re STUCK. We discuss the obvious and most intense signs such as burn out, but also the sneakier signs that make us rationalize our unhappiness and send us down that slippery auto-pilot slope. Join Mark and Kristen as they discuss all of this and more, including how to realize you’re following someone else’…

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Episode 3: LEAPS of Faith and How to Know You’re Working AGAINST the Grain 19:34

1y ago19:34

19:34

This week, we break down the falsely held belief that work should always equal sacrifice, how to know you're “working against the grain” in your life and why just “being good” at something shouldn’t be the only reason to stay in a job that doesn’t fulfill you. Kristen takes us on her own journey of deviating from her creative path and how believing…

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Episode 2: Being STUCK in Life and the Power of a Pivot 19:35

1y ago19:35

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In episode 2, we discuss what it means and feels like to be STUCK. We reframe the idea of “quitting” and how taking risks can change your life for the better. We also share how we got unstuck with our podcast, and Mark shares his own deeply personal experience with being stuck, hitting his “rock bottom” and how he pivoted in his life to follow his …

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Episode 1: What's WRONG With The Current Financial System!?? 31:12

1y ago31:12

31:12

In our very first episode, we talk about what is WRONG with the current financial system, how it holds us back, what barriers are in place to keep us there, and why we ALL might be feeling some degree of “STUCK” in our lives. Do you believe in our mission and want to help? Leave us a review (just one sentence or rating helps!) OR Follow us on our S…

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MoonShooting Podcast Trailer 1:08

1y ago1:08

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Welcome to MoonShooting - a podcast about following your dreams, reconnecting to your passion, and the money to get you there. Hosted by venture capital insider and financial expert, Mark Modica, and millennial dreamer, Kristen Espinosa, who left a career that wasn't fulfilling her and has recently restarted her journey to reconnect to her passion.…

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Mark Modica Podcasts

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MoonShooting Podcast

Mark Modica and Kristen Espinosa

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Affordable Italy: Living la Dolce Vita on a Bootstring

Affordable Italy: Living la Dolce Vita on a Bootstring

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Moving to Italy: Innovative Startup Visa in Piedimonte, Etneo, Sicily 53:48

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Moving to Italy: On Work Visas to Soriano nel Cimino, Lazio 1:15:17

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Moving to Italy: 2023 End of Year Tax Update with Paolo Rigo 1:09:46

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7% Flat Tax Towns: Santa Croce Camerina, Ragusa, Sicily 1:07:26

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Italy’s Affordable Regions: Le Marche’ with Mark Hinshaw 1:38:05

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Italy’s Affordable Towns: Lucca, Tuscany, with Our Italian Journey’s Gary and Ilene Modica 1:12:36

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Edited Moving to Italy: Taxes with Nicolo Bolla 1:04:19

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Italy’s 7% Flat Tax Towns: Silvi Marina, Abruzzo 59:25

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Italy’s Affordable Regions: Matera, Basilicata 58:40

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Italy’s Affordable Towns: Chieti, Abruzzo 52:09

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Italy’s Affordable Towns: Orte’, Lazio 47:33

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Episode 10: Cutting the Tie: When Relationships Devalue Your Brand 37:05

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Episode 9: Brand Ownership & Viewing Yourself as a Stock 27:56

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7% Flat Tax Towns: Taormina, Sicily with Barbara Palermo 55:26

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Episode 8: Systems of Value & Harnessing Your Weaknesses as Superpowers 26:49

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Moving to Italy: Mary Gets a Visa 29:07

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Moving to Italy: The Goods, The Bags and the F-Ugly 32:14

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Episode 7: Why Toxic Productivity Hurts You & How To Maximize Your VALUE 30:45

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Episode 6: The Brand of YOU and Harnessing Your Power 28:01

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Episode 5: How to get UN-stuck: Step by Step Advice, Layoffs, the Illusion of Job Security & the Value of YOU! 29:49

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Episode 4: How to know you’re STUCK: Burn out, autopilot, and creating your OWN path. 19:00

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Episode 3: LEAPS of Faith and How to Know You’re Working AGAINST the Grain 19:34

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Episode 2: Being STUCK in Life and the Power of a Pivot 19:35

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Episode 1: What's WRONG With The Current Financial System!?? 31:12

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MoonShooting Podcast Trailer 1:08

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