Ep 5: Lessons from Starting a Business Abroad with Amanda

02/09/2025 19 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5

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In this episode of The Start, I sit down with Amanda Gedney, founder & CEO of Settle in Abroad, a company that helps people relocate to Thailand with everything from visas and legal documents to real estate.Amanda shares her inspiring journey of leaving New York, teaching English in Chiang Mai, and ultimately creating her first business from the ground up. From exchanging English lessons for legal fees to building a thriving relocation service, Amanda’s story is full of wisdom for anyone dreaming of starting fresh abroad or launching their first business.We explore:- Why Amanda left the corporate world in New York for life in Thailand- How studying abroad in Paris shaped her entrepreneurial mindset- The challenges (and opportunities) of starting a business as a foreigner in Thailand- The creative “hustle” that helped her fund her business early on- The importance of patience and building relationships when starting outHer wisdom? Nothing good happens overnight. True success takes patience, persistence, and a willingness to learn from the journey.Key Quotes:“If an entrepreneur lacks patience, they might as well give up — because nothing good happens quickly.”“Relationships are everything in business, especially in Thailand.”📌 Connect with AmandaWebsite: settleinabroad.comInstagram: @settleinabroadYouTube: Settle in AbroadLinkedIn: Amanda Gedney🔔 LIKE | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE if you found value in this episode.📌 Follow Wahn: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetwahn/IG: https://www.instagram.com/wahnpunnapha/✨ If you loved this episode, please rate, review, and share it with a friend who’s dreaming of starting a business or moving abroad.

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