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Living in Guyana for 60 Days: The Good, Bad & Unexpected | EP. 163

Dekimbe Smith | First Sip Podcast

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After 60 days of living in Guyana, I’m sharing what the move has actually been like, from the lifestyle changes and lower cost of living to the business opportunities I’m starting to see across real estate, home services, and entrepreneurship. I also talk about what I miss about the U.S., how business operates differently in Guyana, and why the move has changed the way I think about work, health, and building a life abroad.

Thank you for listening, and as always...enjoy your first sip!

Timestamps
00:00 60 Days After Moving to Guyana
00:32 What I Miss Most About America
04:38 How Business Works Differently in Guyana
07:05 Guyana Is Still a Cash-Heavy Economy
08:08 Why the Business Opportunities Excite Me
09:42 The Housing Boom and Home-Service Opportunity
12:00 New Opportunities for Guyanese Entrepreneurs
13:20 How Much Money You Need to Live Well Here
15:05 Escaping the American Rat Race
17:00 Finding Opportunity Instead of Complaining
19:35 How I’m Thinking About Building Businesses Here
23:30 How Moving Has Changed My Health and Lifestyle
27:15 What I’m Actually Doing for Work
29:00 The Bigger Project I’m Working On
30:20 Final Thoughts After 60 Days
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20 Comments

@errollee8597 17 hours ago

Hello my friend, I’m Guyanese born and have been living for 40 plus years in the USA, I recently spent 2 weeks in Guyana and was amazed by the amount of development that been done,I felt like a complete stranger,I was really shocked by how rude the locals are,it’s like they don’t appreciate your business,but my brother you’re doing a great job and I will definitely be following you,thanks.

@Mmvrvin 1 day ago (edited)

Most people go to guyana with big ideas and usually leave Guyana after 2 or 3 years. For now you're new and as you said its a new environment. Happy to see you making the necessary steps.

@Benjammin1647 2 days ago

You have given an honest impartial view of what to expect in Guyana without bias. It is refreshing. Your observation is bang on. In my recent visit there I saw where the service can be upgraded to the standard we are used to. There are tremendous opportunities to improve the country. You have given several free advice for even locals can use as start up.

@NyHass-x1q 12 days ago

Bro, you’re officially the first person I’ve ever subscribed to on YouTube and trust me, I’ve been on here for years without subscribing to anyone. I just came across your content, and what stood out to me was how genuine you are. Your opinions may be strong, but they’re fair, thoughtful, and from what I’ve seen, very accurate. I really respect the way you present your perspective. Keep doing what you’re doing, bro you’ve definitely earned a new subscriber. I’ll also be sharing your content with my contacts because I think more people should hear your perspective.

@vanessahinds4775 19 hours ago

Hi ...im not a social media person ...the only app i use ..is whats app ...so i dont usually follow content ...but i thoroughly enjoyed your jenuine and unbias content ...

@myrtlewalcott465 4 days ago

Awesome! Thank u for educating me and sharing your success. Best of luck!

@juliusmcbean1611 3 days ago

I need to have my dream house in Guyana. Recently went there and the amount of development taking place is crazy. Rome didn’t built in a day.

@NyHass-x1q 12 days ago

BTW, I’m Guyanese living in the U.S., and bro… just wow. I honestly can’t remember hearing commentary that compared the different options so fairly without becoming overly political. That’s rare, and I really appreciate it.

@TheRealms2024 11 hours ago

Us money melts in the Guyana economy

@queensdigestmagazine 2 days ago

Hi, this is good! Thanks. I plan on returning to Guyana and welcome the kind of information you are offering. Keep up the good work. I'd like to connect with you when I come down there in November.

@NorthVampton 2 weeks ago

Very interesting content, im looking forward to following this journey

@MaurissaSmith-ly7wy 8 days ago

I have been living in Guyana for the past 6 mths... I endorse these findings and can add on culture shocks, etc... As a Trini I was of the view that I could adjust to the culture quickly....I was wrong.

@NyHass-x1q 12 days ago

Bro I don't know what this is not viral...I agree with everything you are saying. Did you try a meeting with the people in position? ...meaning in Government.

@Thecustodycheatcode 4 days ago

I've been looking at moving to Guyana for some time after watching your video I've finally put a time line in place of a year but i want to come down in about six months (the dry season) i would certainly like to know more about what the airbnb it's like and what the process of acquiring property is like if it's available I know they have different rules but I found your supposed to be very informative and think it's on point. I'm thinking of starting a blog of my preparations to move.

@josephwinslow7613 1 day ago

The government is the main employer in Guyana. And when that changes, Guyana, will be a better country because everybody knows that civil jobs and civil service workers are the least productive workers in every country in the world. In the private sectors and business world, as an employee, you are required to perform and be productive.