Beyond Bacalhau: Cracking the Portuguese Business 'Cod' with Raquel Batista
Beyond Bacalhau: Cracking the Portuguese Business 'Cod' with Raquel Batista
Podcast Description
Are you ready to dive into the Portuguese business world? Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned executive, this podcast offers essential insights into the Portuguese market. In a relaxed yet professional style—with a touch of humor—we’ll cover everything from bureaucracy to business etiquette. So grab a glass of white wine, enjoy a sardine by the ocean, and let’s make your business flourish in this amazing country. This is your taste of success!
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Explores key aspects of doing business in Portugal including bureaucracy, business etiquette, cultural insights, and practical advice for entrepreneurs, with episodes discussing essential topics like tax regulations and empowering women in business.
Made in Portugal is the go-to podcast brought to you by Raquel Batista of Lighthouse Consulting for entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to thrive in the Portuguese market. Whether you’re navigating complex regulations, overcoming cultural differences, or adapting your business strategy to local demands, we’ve got you covered. Join us as we share expert insights, real-life success stories, and practical tips to help you make informed decisions, build local connections, and turn challenges into opportunities. Tune in to discover what it takes to succeed in Portugal—straight from those who’ve made it happen!
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
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