How He Got Drugged and Robbed in Medellin and Bounced Back!

In this video, I interview Omer who was drugged and robbed in Medellin a couple of years ago. He tells us how he's bounced back in a big way, and still loves living in Medellin, Colombia.

Omir talks about his initial struggles, including being drugged and robbed, and his journey to success in Medellín. He emphasizes the importance of location freedom and running a business remotely. Omir also discusses the pros and cons of living in Medellín, such as affordable living costs and vibrant community life, while cautioning about potential dangers like scams and distractions. He provides advice for those thinking of relocating, recommending visiting first, join communities, and learn from experienced locals.

Highlights
🌎 Location Freedom: Omer stresses the value of location freedom, helping business owners scale remotely and hire talent from Latin America, especially Colombia.
💰 Affordable Living: Omer shares his lifestyle, living in a penthouse with a personal assistant and chef for just $2,500/month—highlighting the incredible cost of living in Medellín.
🚨 Personal Robbery Story: Omer recounts being drugged and robbed after a Tinder date, sharing the red flags he ignored and the lessons learned to warn others.
💼 Business Opportunities: Omer talks about the thriving entrepreneurial scene in Medellín, mentioning the community of remote workers, business owners, and crypto entrepreneurs.
🤝 Building a Community: Omer advises newcomers to join local communities and learn from established residents to better integrate into life in Medellín.
🌆 Challenges of Living in Medellín: Omer mentions distractions and the prevalence of scams as potential downsides to living in Medellín, especially for newcomers.

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[Gierboo]

I salute him for taking ownership for the bad experience he had. Most people that get drugged and robbed blame everybody else but themselves.

[themindofjonathan]

Lol, I appreciate his honesty on the food.

[moshesierra]

I’ve been to medellin 13 times
It’s a great city, great vibes but I won’t lived there for a long time
Greetings from Miami Beach

[kbkb]

Would love to see more videos like this but with people who have a family!

[Culturalenthusiast-qb]

I really enjoyed this video and this guest. Both of you I'm sure are aware that you're providing an invaluable service educating people with well balanced, practical content concerning an incredible part of the world with a rich culture and history.

[omerbloch]

Thanks for having me on brotha! Medellin is the best city I’ve ever lived in. <3

[PkyLikesFoxies]

I have to agree, a true Colombian woman would never go back with you to your apartment on a first date but their beauty can blind us.

[olanderdecastro]

You know by now, almost everyone who was traveling to Medellin or any other part of Columbia should know the score. First, if beautiful women approach you in America or Europe or wherever you’re from on a regular basis then you can probably relax a little bit when females show you attention. However, if that doesn’t happen to you and United States or the UK, then if it happens in Medellin, you need to be extremely suspicious and assume the worst. Also, never ever drink anything in a public setting nor leave your drink or food accessible to a stranger. I know it cuts down on the fun time, but the risk is just too high. Cuidate!

[JurassicJerkyAmazon]

Dude, San Diego has the best🇺🇸weather you would not be freezing. What are you talking about?

[TraderMigs]

$2, 500 a month for a penthouse, chef, and a maid?! WHERE?! lol I'm in Thailand now. Not including business income, my pension alone is $4, 000 per month. Sounds like I can have a penthouse, chef, and a maid, too, easily! lol

[vigalantyleyba]

8:51
hey can you please check up on this guy, the day of his next Tinder date !

I want to make sure he survived 🙏

[shimonnathan]

Thank you for posting
I had my own experience but didn’t get scoped but roofied in bogota
The girl got my cards computer in cell phone
Thank god she got no money from me and couldn’t use my panama debit card
I went back to panama and got my shit together I still go to colombia but with other people and leave after a few days

[fredsands]

Keep ferreting out the interesting characters for interviews Andrew. That's your niche, that and the real estate. El Poblado penthouse, personal assistant and chef, maid, and everything else for 2500 a month? I suspect he owns his place and isn't paying rent or mortgage payments. Otherwise that sounds like a stretch, especially considering the inflation of the last few years.

[Phantastikal]

Dude actually victim shamed himself! Hahahaha!

[kmennem]

Poor Omer. Had a full on panic attack talking about how he got drugged when bangin eskies. ROOKIE MOVE

[gildedage]

Uhh... NO.! It doesn't happen in the US.