70 episodes
On Deck with Throp Throp
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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On this podcast we have meaningful conversations with guests who live in Jamaica one way or another. Podcast guests have the opportunity to tell their story on how they either moved to Jamaica fully or how they're able to spend extended periods of time here. Everyone on the podcast are in different phases of their Jamaica move story. Some have already retired here others are beginning to make their transition with frequent visits to the island. My hope is that listeners gain value in seeing how they too might be able to make the transition to Jamaica one day.
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Jamaica’s Historic Development
St. Thomas will no longer be considered the forgotten parish in Jamaica after the Sun Coast Development is completed. This new luxury development will change Jamaica's real estate landscape forever. In this episode, I sit down with the developer of Jamaica's newest residential development, Mr. Kevin Frith. In this podcast, you will learn about his very humble beginnings as well as all the ins and outs of the details on the development. I hope you enjoy it.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:23 Kevin's Humble Beginnings
5:53 Next Phase of Life
10:03 Advice for Young People
14:34 Winthrop Car Service
16:08 After High School
21:59 Moving back to Jamaica
26:22 Doing Business in Jamaica
35:49 The Step Before Sun Coast Beach Club
43:01 The Design of Sun Coast Beach Club
50:43 Who is Sun Coast Beach Club for?
56:32 How to Sign Up for the waitlist
58:12 How Much Does it Cost to Purchase a Home?
1:02:14 The Real Estate Boom in Jamaica
1:05:53 Bob Marley Movie Trailer
1:07:53 Crime in Jamaica
1:15:29 Contact Information
Kevin Frith's Contact Information
Phone #: 1-876-878-2750
Sun Coast Beach Club
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suncoastbeachclub
Phone #: 1-876-216-5454
Email: cs@suncoastbeachclub.com
My Contact
Website: https://thropmedia.com/throp-x
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/throplife
Support the podcast on Patreon
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She Chose Jamaica: Why it might be a good place for you too!
Misti Memphis has been living in Jamaica for the past 13 years. She is originally from Memphis, Tennessee. From the first time she ever visited Jamaica, she knew she would eventually call this place her home. This is Misti's second time on the podcast. She was kind enough to not only share her story of how she came to call Jamaica her home but also updated us on the newest things happening in her life as a Negril social media community leader. Misti also recently received her Jamaican citizenship, which she is really proud of. In this podcast, she also gives great insight into her Negril lifestyle, the process of attaining permanent residency, as well as her view and experiences on crime in Jamaica compared to that of the US. Please enjoy this conversation between Misti and myself.
Misti's first time on the podcast: https://youtu.be/P5coQ3xqWv0?si=dPOqWbbuudc4PkW0
Chapter Titles
0:00 Intro
2:51 Why did you choose to move to Jamaica?
6:08 Capital of Casual Facebook Group
8:25 Supporting Jamaican owned businesses
13:22 Giving back to Jamaica
18:19 Black Expats in Negril Facebook Group
23:17 Jamaica at Level 3 Threat
27:19 My Experience with Crime in Jamaica
29:23 Crimes Against Returning Residence
33:40 Why Consider Investing in Jamaica
38:14 What type of Business to Start in Negril
43:10 Black Expat Group
47:35 Why do Black People Need their Own Groups
50:03 When Did the “Blexit” Movement Start?
53:49 You Can Always Move Somewhere Else in Jamaica
56:01 Use Your Money from Abroad to Afford your Life in Jamaica
1:01:14 Is Jamaica Still Affordable?
1:03:51 What is Your Life Style like?
1:06:14 How to Get Your Permanent Residence in Jamaica
1:10:17 Dating as an Older Person in Jamaica
1:14:22 Why are there far More Female Expats?
1:16:34 Best Advice for Someone Who is Considering Moving to Jamaica
1:19:32 Contact Information
Misti's Facebook Pages
Capital of Casual: https://www.facebook.com/groups/471013629949685
Black Expats in Negril: https://www.facebook.com/groups/488017843258604
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My Contact
Website: https://thropmedia.com/throp-x
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/throplife
Support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/throp -
A Canadian’s Story to Jamaica
Moving to Jamaica to farm and live off the land sounds like a dream to many. For Canadian native Israel, this is becoming more and more of a reality. In this sit-down, I learned so much about Canadian history and African-Canadians' history. I learned why Israel sees Jamaica as the land of liberation and freedom. I learned so much from this one, and I think you might too.
Video linkhttps://youtu.be/YSk2mkNTNFM
My Contact Info
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/Throp/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/throp/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/throplife
Twitter https://twitter.com/throplife
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/throp -
The Jamaican Entrepreneurs Setting the World on Fire
Jamaica is globally known for its cultural impact. From music to sports to food and of course our spice! Scotch Boyz Jamaica is a hot sauce company that has furthered Jamaica’s global impact in a massive way. I sit down with Co-Founders Neil Hudson and Matthew Wallace of Scotch Boyz Jamaica in this podcast interview. This is a wide-ranging discussion on the origin story of this Jamaican entrepreneurial venture. We also get some incredible insight into what it’s like to run a start-up in Jamaica that has its product distributed globally. Scotch Boyz has some hot ventures on the stove right now and I am so excited for all this to come to fruition for these guys. They represent Jamaica extremely well. I hope you enjoy this pod.
Video link https://youtu.be/ww4yiYAW_yk
Scotch Boyz
IG: https://www.instagram.com/scotchboyz/
Website: https://www.scotchboyz.com/
My Contact Info
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/Throp/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/throp/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/throplife
Twitter https://twitter.com/throplife
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/throp -
An investment opportunity like no other
Devine Destiny, in Negril, Jamaica, was one of the premiere hotels in the '90s and early '00s. Due to a series of unfortunate events, the property ultimately failed. Now, the owners are on a mission to sell. I had the opportunity to walk the property with James Horvath, one of the owners. I learned about the history of this property and what it was like in its heyday. But perhaps most importantly, we discussed what this property could potentially turn into. It's a large 10.5 acre property with a lot of potential. I also had a conversation with Mragit Eder of Valerie Levy & Associates, who is the realtor representing this property. We also ideated ideas on what this property could turn into. We, of course, talked about the selling price as well. I hope you enjoy this real estate fixer-upper video.
YouTube video link https://youtu.be/oaIKS_eWh_Q
Chapter Markers
0:00 Intro
2:11 The History of Devine Destiny
4:52 What happened to the property?
7:28 Property details
10:14 What could this property turn into?
13:00 What was the hotel like in its hay day?
17:30 What does the realtor think?
19:46 Who is the right investor for this property?
22:10 How much is this property being sold for?
25:08 Other commercial properties in Negril for sale
27:28 Real estate opportunities outside of Negril
29:23 Realtor contact information
29:23 Thank You!
Margit's Contact Info
E-mail: margit@vlarealtors.com
WhatsApp: 1-876-290-1581
My Contact Info
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/Throp/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/throp/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/throplife
Twitter https://twitter.com/throplife
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/throp -
Seeing is Believing | Jamaica's Housing Boom
In this episode, we look at the recent economic boom and its transforming impact on real estate, particularly emphasising the booming developments in Kingston and Negril. Discover insights from prominent realtors and better understand the rise in luxury housing and significant worries regarding typical Jamaican affordability.
Link to the Short referenced
My Contact Info
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/Throp/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/throp/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/throplife
Twitter https://twitter.com/throplife
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/throp