Florida, the UK or Dubai? It's the decision that's been keeping me up at night, and if you're an entrepreneur trying to figure out where to build your next chapter, this one's for you. I'm currently in Tampa, Florida, driving through Bayshore Boulevard on Tesla FSD, thinking out loud about one of the biggest decisions I've ever had to make. Do I stay in the UK where I grew up, where I know the landscape and can leverage financing easily? Do I move to Florida where everything feels like home but requires a substantial investment and starting from scratch with zero network? Or do I go back to Dubai, a place I've spent thousands on but never truly felt was home? In this episode, I walk you through my thought process in real time. The SBA loan changes that just killed my original US plan. The reality of needing an extra $100,000 to $200,000 in cash because traditional financing isn't available to non-citizens anymore. Why I'm planning to sell my cleaning business after 12 years regardless of where I end up. And why the UK's anti-business climate is pushing me away despite the easier path. I also share why buying an existing profitable business beats starting from scratch every time, the visa timeline and process I'm looking at for the US, and why building a network in the right place might be more important than the financial logistics. If you've ever stood at a crossroads trying to decide where to invest your time, money and energy for the next decade of your life, you'll relate to every word of this. Moving abroad or splitting time between countries? Roam Rule helps you track tax residency days, visa limits, Schengen stays and your travel record from iPhone: https://roamrule.com/download/bm Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: Driving Through Tampa on Tesla FSD 00:01:39 Florida vs UK vs Dubai: Evaluating My Options 00:03:05 SBA Loan Changes and Financing Challenges 00:03:55 The Visa Process and Timeline Considerations 00:04:54 Network and Family Considerations 00:05:53 Why Buying a Business Beats Starting from Scratch 00:06:55 Planning to Sell My Cleaning Business 00:08:23 Other Business Assets and Exit Strategy 00:09:17 UK Business Acquisition as an Alternative Path 00:10:05 Why I'm Leaving Dubai Behind 00:10:41 The UK's Anti-Business Climate 00:12:09 Why Florida Feels Like Home 00:12:57 Innovation Gap: US vs UK Regulation 00:13:56 The Importance of Building a Network 00:14:42 My UK Property as a Base or Holiday Home 00:15:12 Focusing 100% on Making the US Move Happen 00:16:15 Financial Requirements for a Viable US Business 00:17:29 Scoping Out Florida Like a Local 00:18:26 Learning from Others Who Made the Move 00:19:52 Final Thoughts and Wrapping Up Connect with Aaron Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronhenray/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aaronhenray Website: https://aaronhenriques.com/ © 2026 Handlr Media Ltd. All rights reserved. This content is for general information only and is not financial, legal, tax or professional advice. Some links may be affiliate or referral links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Full disclaimer: https://aaronhenriques.com/disclaimer
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