121 — Why I Moved to Cyprus (And Should You?)
This week, I break down the key reasons I made the move to Cyprus and why it might be the perfect place for Founders looking for more freedom, better weather, and financial benefits.
In today’s ScaleHQ podcast episode, I’m diving into one of the most common questions I get asked: why did I move to Cyprus?
This episode isn’t just about me... it’s for the Founders out there who dream of stepping back from their business, gaining more freedom, or making a bold move to a new country. If you’ve ever thought about living overseas, either for a few years or permanently, you’re not alone.
Many Founders are looking for the perfect location that balances lifestyle, cost of living, and business advantages. But here’s the thing: moving countries is a big decision, and it’s not for everyone. There are trade-offs, challenges, and unexpected surprises.
What you’ll learn in today’s episode:
In this episode, I break down the 7 key reasons why Cyprus works for me and why it might (or might not) work for you.
This episode covers:
- The sweet spot: Why Cyprus hits the sweet spot for infrastructure with fast internet, good healthcare, but old-school bureaucracy
- The cost of living benefits: How Cyprus compares to Australia, the UK, and Europe
- Non-stop sunshine: How the Mediterranean lifestyle and flexible work culture change the game
- Tax incentives and business benefits: How Cyprus stacks up financially without being a tax haven
- The reality of expat life: Why Cyprus still feels authentically local compared to other expat-heavy hubs
- Who Cyprus is perfect for: And who it’s not suited to
- The travel advantage: How Cyprus gives me easy access to European travel while keeping a work-friendly time zone
If you’re a Founder thinking about an international move or just curious about how to design a business and lifestyle that works for you, this episode is for you.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Sean's not a startup guy. He is an expert in buying, building, and scaling businesses.
With his teams, he developed growth strategies and execution plans that led to the creation of over $100 million in new revenue for 4 companies over 8 years.
These companies included both large and small businesses, so Sean is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges Founders face at different stages of their scaling journey.
Sean now shares his methodology and frameworks for preparing for investment, installing management and full exits for 1m-30m businesses through his advisory services, podcasts and education programs.
The Founders Sean mentors personally grow revenue by an average of $3.1m and EBITDA by $488k over the first two years.
He brings over 15 years of experience in growing businesses to the table. He’s integrated 7 brands into larger structures, scrutinised over 200 acquisitions, and consulted with ASX-listed companies on their acquisition strategies.
Sean is also the host of the ScaleHQ Podcast where he shares his methods, interviews successful entrepreneurs, experts on scaling, and Founders striving to scale.
About Sean Steele
Sean has led several education businesses through various growth stages including 0-3m, 1-6m, 3-50m and 80m-120m. He's evaluated over 200 M&A deals and integrated or started 7 brands within larger structures since 2012. Sean's experience in building the foundations of organisations to enable scale uniquely positions him to host the ScaleUps podcast.
