STOP SURVIVING. START THRIVING.
'Your blueprint for planning your escape and building a world-class life abroad!'
You’ve felt it for a while, haven't you? The rising costs, the endless hustle, and the feeling that you’re working harder just to stay in the same place. You know there’s a better way to live—where a 3-bedroom home costs less than a cramped studio back home and your "daily grind" is replaced by morning walks on the beach.
But then the "What ifs" kick in:
- What if I move and can't find a way to make money?
- What if I get scammed on a rental or a visa?
- What if my family thinks I'm crazy?
Most people spend years "dreaming" about moving. We’re here to help you actually DO it.
I’m Cartess Ross, the founder of Move Abroad and Thrive. For over 20 years, I’ve helped individuals, families and businesses achieve their biggest goals. Now, I’ve bottled up the exact systems, "hacks," and local secrets I used to build a thriving life in Mexico with my family, so you can do the same—without the expensive mistakes.
Introducing: The Thrive Abroad Academy
The World’s Most Comprehensive Relocation System.
This isn't just a course; it's a "Fail-Proof" Plan. We bridge the gap between "I want to leave" and "I’m living my best life." Through 12 targeted modules, we handle the logistics so you can handle the lifestyle.
What You’ll Master Inside:
- The Financial Freedom Formula: How to create reliable income streams that travel with you (Module 3).
- The "Anti-Gringo" Pricing Strategy: Tips and tricks to save thousands by navigating local markets like a pro (Module 11).
- The Merida Advantage: Deep-dive insights into finding the perfect home, the best schools, and the highest-quality medical care for a fraction of the cost (Modules 6, 9, & 10).
- The Smooth Transition: From your "Why" to your "Welcome Home," we cover the mental and physical steps to assimilate quickly.
"By the end of this program, you won't just have a plan. You'll have the confidence to walk away from the stress and into your new reality."
Ready to Plan Your Escape?
Here's an outline of our curriculum...
MODULE 1:
How to Design Your Best Life & Future: Less than 3% of people have written goals. Goals give you direction and keeps you on track. This is the first thing we'll work on in the class
MODULE 2:
Identifying Your Why for This Epic Journey: There will be times where you get discouraged and want to leave. This will remind you and help keep you grounded when things go off track
MODULE 3:
Creating Reliable Income Sources In most places, you're not allowed to work without a special visa. We cover various options to having reliable income sources to live abroad
MODULE 4:
Calculating How Much is Needed to Move This is different for everyone, but we breakdown common necessities so you can determine what's best for household
MODULE 5:
Making an Exploratory Trip Before Moving Some people make a permanent move before ever visiting; we cover the pros and cons of doing this so you can best decide
MODULE 6:
Deciding How You'll School Your Kid(s) This is an important thing to factor when moving abroad. We cover the different options available to expats that are living abroad
MODULE 7:
Phrases & Numbers You Must Know Not knowing the language is a challenge itself; there's basic words and numbers you should know before leaving to make life easie
MODULE 8:
Determining if a Move Abroad is Viable Lots of decisions and factors to consider. In this module we'll cover a variety of topics so you can determine if this is a right move for you.
MODULE 9:
Finding Living Arrangements Finding, choosing and deciding on a property to buy or rent abroad. Get practical advice on how to find the best living situation for your needs
MODULE 10:
Medical Tourism In Mexico Need medical tests or procedures done? It can be much cheaper abroad. Get the inside scoop on how to take advantage of this
MODULE 11:
Tips and Tricks to Save BIG Money It's easy to overspend when everything is cheap. Foreigners tend to get charged more; get tips to minimize getting 'Gringo Pricing'
MODULE 12:
Tips to Make Your Transition Smoother Moving to a new country can be stressful. The sooner you assimilate into local culture the better. Discover how in this module.
Ready to Plan Your Escape?
Choose the level of support that fits your journey. Whether you want the 'Do it Yourself' roadmap or a white-glove concierge, we have a seat for you.
Academy (Self-Paced)
The Blueprint to Your New Life-Without the $10,000 Mistakes!
"You know you want to leave, but the 'how' is overwhelming. Stop scrolling through conflicting YouTube videos and outdated blogs. Get the exact 12-module system used by successful expats to fund, plan, and execute a fail-proof move abroad."
HERE'S WHAT YOU GET:
$
297
Mastermind Coaching
Don't Just Dream of Moving-Actually Be There This Year!
"Most people spend years 'thinking about' moving. Our Mastermind members spend time actually doing it. Join a cohort of like-minded people for twice-monthly live strategy sessions and direct coaching from Cartess, and the accountability you need to turn your 'someday' into a departure date."
HERE'S WHAT YOU GET:
$
1,297
VIP Concierge (1-on-1)
Your Private Shortcut to Paradise: The Merida 'White-Glove' Transition.
"Too busy to spend months researching neighborhoods? We provide a 1-on-1 partnership that handles the heavy lifting—from custom housing searches in Merida to legal liaisons. We don't just give you a map; we pick you up from your AirBnB and go look for homes with you."
HERE'S WHAT YOU GET:
$
3,500
Your THRIVE ABROAD COACH
Señor Cartess Ross
Hola! I'm Cartess and I'm excited to coach you through this process. I'm going on my 5th year living in Mexico, and it continues to get better each year. There are many little things that can derail your plans for life abroad; I see many people come and go because they lacked a plan, or their expectations weren't set. As your coach, I want to help you make and plan for a successful transition to life in Mexico.