Sam, having the courage to do this video says the kind of person you are. Many things had happened since we contacted back in 2010, but I think we still share quite similar ideals. Keep being authentic.

You inspired confidence in visiting Colombia, a country that continues to have a ridiculous reputation as a narco state. On the contrary, Colombia is a beautiful country with wonderful people. I look forward to your future.

One of your early videos convinced me to go to Medellin and later I stayed at some point in a Lifeafar-managed apartment. All the best on your journey!

Sam, your integrity has always been evident to me through your videos. I appreciate your generous and expansive intentions for Colombia and all who seek to participate in that vision. Looking forward to the abundant and prosperous future we are all creating for the planet.

Sam, I'm a Colombian in Japan. I came here in 2018 and being here I found your videos. Sadly I realized that even though I spent 25 years of my life there I didn't travel there as I should had done... I stayed studying and working and got to see the sea by myself when I was 22 with my sister who loves traveling (I'm the boring sister haha), because I thought it was dangerous and unworthy to go around my own country (yes, I was totally wrong )... Being in a capsule, I got a scholarship and came here, and watching your videos I really regret my lifestyle of giving more importance to keep working... I was eager to go back to see all the beautiful landscapes that you've shown us but then covid appeared, and after I got my diploma the borders there were closed and I had to remain here... Working 😅... However, I traveled here during my master's and it was a nice experience which I miss indeed due to the covid measurements... My father also died (covid) and I couldn't go to Colombia..... So, I've understood how happy I was there, how many experiences I lost etc. However, they're now on my list of things that I want to do when I can see finally the green Sabana de Bogotá from the airplane's window... I appreciate from the deep of my heart the message of your videos, the passion of your work, and the places that you've shown to so much people all over the world in a country which has suffered the misconception of even it's own inhabitants... Your work is amazing and I respect you absolutely and wish for you success in whatever goal you have. Un abrazo!

Good luck in your new adventure and keep up your great work. Never give up. I'll miss your videos. They all great showing us what a beautiful country Colombia is. I hope you continue making them. I've been following you since you started and I've been missing your great work and adventures. Wish you the best and looking forward on seeing your new work.

As a Colombian repat in the US, I thank you for educating me about my country of origin and inspiring me to have hope in Colombia. I look forward to continuing following your insights and my own journey to possibly going back to live in such a beautiful and wonderful country. I am with you about preferring the thrill and adventure of working outside vs. an office.

It truly hurts when relationships & dreams get squashed! Sorry hearing that you’ve been dealing with that type of pressure lately & hope you can shake whatever weight remains fairly soon. Sometimes you need to rip the rear view mirror off the windshield so you’ve no choice but paying attention to what’s ahead. Years ago the most successful person I know gave a bit of knowledge that I’ve found solid as a rock. Most of the truly successful people you’ll meet usually have rooms full of failures so big that a single one would be viewed as life ending for most. The key is getting back up, not repeating the process while keeping it behind you where it belongs, and doing so only carrying the lessons learned.

Hi Sam, well this is part of the growing process, something Better come for you, you are a beautiful person inside and outside, Integrity is your brand, and that is one of the key that will help your future to be amazing, good luck with your new project. Colombia love !!!!

What an inspiration. I’m Australian and my wife is Colombian so I have a very close tie to this incredible country. I know a lot about the difficulties and suffering going on, COVID has really taken its toll on the world as well. So kudos for keeping what you are doing Sam, I really admire your courage. One time in Medellin I thought that I may have walked past you but it was quick and I wasn’t sure. Gracias por todos y te deseo la mejor de las suertes 🤞

Sorry to hear Sam. I appreciate the update and the clarity of how it all went down. Life is a learning experience. You are better off now and free to do as you please. Onward and Upward!!

You do so much great work to build trust publicly - next time around keep ownership so you can make sure your values align through the rest of the business. Hope the next phase goes great Sam - I’m sure you’ll crush it.

Great video, talking about a difficult topic. I hope the investors in the various Colombia projects aren't totally screwed.

Things like this happens all the time in the USA - be familiar with Contract Law it helps even internationally. Wish you success!

This Video probably should have been done at least 6 months ago don’t you think?

Sam! Thank you so much for being such an inspiring and Colombia representative person. It is people like you that inspires and show others how life can be lived and what you might have to do. I´ve been enjoying your videos since i found the channel for some years and i do hope that you will continue to make videos about Colombia and investments there. Go your own way now and grow your own real estate business and we catch up later on!

Thank you Sam for all the great videos over the years and I am looking forward to seeing your work in the future.. Your very smart and very selective in your words and have a great passion for your work, i have followed you from the beginning and will continue. You are the reason I have made the move to Medellin… I am not a young man but have lived a great life, To see you go through what you have been through the last couple of years reminds me of myself. Partnerships are easy to get into but very hard on you when it’s over, but you will take the experience now and move on to even higher values and goals in life… I wish you the best and someday hope to have a cup of coffee with you…

Awesome video Sam. I know we weren’t able to meet in person while I was in Colombia last year but it was great connecting with you by email. I’ve learned a lot from you for both business and for Colombia. Appreciate your authenticity and looking forward to what you’re doing next. Cheers buddy

To my fellow 🇨🇦. Stay strong family. People take our kindness for weakness.

No se ingles pero se k hablas bien de mi pais amiguito bendiciones un abrazo desde Fusagasugá te sdmiro mucho 😘🤗🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴

Duuude. How did they let go the most important part in the puzzle??? Keeping the channel was an awesome move !! 👏🏻 THANKS for sharing. I will be following the link

When one door closes a window opens! I'm ready for OUR next adventure & thank YOU Sam for bringing us along for the ride! Keep your head up Parce & let's do this! 🇨🇴👊🏼😘

Sam...stick with your strengths and stay cheery. You'll be amazed at what the road ahead will present you with. Nice move with this video. Cheers!

The best is yet to come hermano. Keep the camera rolling!

Thank You Sam, as a Former Lifeafar Investor, I appreciate you stepping up.

I hope this is true. I was living and networking in PR during covid and the stories I heard from Lifeafar investors was quite unsavory.

Sam los videos de algunos lugares emblemáticos de Colombia en lo personal fueron maravillosos, San cipriano, Cerro tusa, Barichara, las vistas de la fincas, por nombrar algunos porque fueron muchos, los conocimientos que compartiste sobre el Real state en Colombia y las oportunidades que diste a conocer suman para personas que queremos encontrar nuevas alternativas o nuevas formas de hacer las cosas, gracias Sam, cuantas con un seguidor.

Respect bro. Glad you kept the channel and looking to see where you take things from here 👊

Keep up the good work Sam and never look back😄

Sorry about your experience. I wish you many successes in your new project.

Good luck, great that you kept the name, we will keep following you up.

Part of the reason I got interested in Colombia was your videos and Rich Holman, and then suddenly it disappeared and everyone was left wondering.

Thanks for clearing this up been following you 4 yrs

What would you do differently in the beginning of LIfe afar if you knew this was going to happen. What do you recommend to future investors to make sure they do not get pushed out of the company they created.

Nunca es tarde para regresar....hagalo pronto...mi admiracion para usted

Colombia, especially Medellin, is overrated. Talk to the older people there. They will tell you of the cityscape before the thousands of brown apartment buildings arrived. The old charm is gone

Hi Sam. I'm coming down for three weeks on Wednesday. Hope to get together whilst there. I'm at the San Fernando Plaza in Poblado..

Sam good morning. Thank you for the private reply. Please let me know how to contact you. We live in Medellin. Gracias.

We make losses into lessons. Keep it up.

Sam qué pasó no me digas que te vas del país por qué eso me entristece eres un gran ser humano y te admiro mucho un abrazo

Nice way to turn the page hermano...well done

It's sad cause Medellin it's a good place

My God help you grow even faster than before.

Good Luck in your new adventure Sam

That’s what happens when you get a bunch rookies in real estate. Customer service and accountability is #1 always.

There is always something going on in Colombia...most of the times is something not quite right...that's why I got the hell out of there!

La experiencia ganada, los momentos hermosos, especiales y únicos son los que se quedan por siempre en nuestra vida. Gracias Sam por enseñarnos que los límites no existen cuando queremos lograr nuestros objetivos y que los sueños se hacen realidad. Gracias por tus aventuras por Colombia fueron increíbles nos mostraste un país hermoso, potencial y sobretodo diste a conocer la calidez, empuje y sencillez de los colombianos. Un gran abrazo 🤗 de una bogotana que disfruto de cada video tuyo. Buena suerte y mil bendiciones 😘

Ok!! You are the man!!! So you will be fine!!! Better than fine!!!

I follow your channel for a while. I think at the core of your issues is the fact that Colombia real estate is grossly overpriced, so if you start by overpaying for a project it is very hard to generate cash flow even with Airbnb rentals.

Venturing into countries where even judges & lawyers & police can be easily bought is not for those who want a stable living. Been dealing with that corruption for decades so I can attest to cultures in South America that call it normal to cut corners, take bribes, etc. It's safer to be a digital nomad from foreign companies and buy your own property in South America.

Do you have a discord server? If not I would definitely recommend you create one!!

Sounds like the lawyers made out well and that is always a tragedy. Lol.

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Sorry it became a hassle.

Sad that this happened to you mate, but I wonder if you realize the negative impact your company has had on the city of Medellín.... It is a fckn mess more than ever, it is out of control, tourists are being green 🍏 lighted..... And should stay home or find another place to ruin. "Forced out" means plata o plomo, right? You look scared and if you compete w them... Things will probably not be pretty. That is my 2cents. Australia is so much better (other than taxes). PR is much better place man..... Looks like you are nervous and scared. Best of luck 🤞