On Creating Empires
Having moved their family from Dallas to Merida a few months back, our friends Lars and Claudette are figuring out ways to make a living in this new land. Thinking big, they both are busy creating what Lars refers to as their empire.
When we first moved here 18 months ago, we thought expats in Mérida were all retirees, who having made their money, were here to bask in the sun and relax. While there are certainly plenty of retirees, there is also another type of expat - people in their mid 30s to early 40s who moved here to start a new life and do something different. More often than not, this means creating an amazing venture and not working for “the man.”
Claudette, for instance, has just launched a new travel company for women called MexicaChica Getaways. Our friend Rob decided it was time to get his license and open up a hair salon that focused on the needs of the expat community. Lou and Kerry are importing antique furniture from India and selling it at their new shop, Puerta al Este.
All this raises a question that perhaps everyone should ask: what is my empire?
