EP 398 - Spain looks like a dream for startups: sunny, affordable, and full of talent. But beneath the surface, founders face a slow, fragmented system that often blocks growth instead of enabling it. In this episode, lawyer, founder and managing partner of Metricson Luis Gosálbez explains why Spain’s business environment frustrates entrepreneurs, from endless bureaucracy to region-by-region politics and a risk-averse culture that kills momentum. Whether you're launching in Spain or expanding into Europe, this is what they don’t teach you in school - but should.*For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player*Spotify Video Chapters:00:00 Business Without Baggage #2 - Spain's Hidden Business Rules00:19 Meet Luis Gosalbez01:36 Regional Differences in Spanish Business Culture08:15 Business Etiquette and Payment Practices09:25 Family-Owned Businesses and Hierarchies11:15 Impact of Historical and Political Context13:48 Collaborative vs. Individualistic Business Approaches16:35 Challenges of Employment Laws20:51 The Importance of Personal Connections29:21 Cultural Taboos: Money and Religion30:00 The British Perspective on Money32:51 Building Spanish Business Relationships34:21 Navigating Bureaucracy in Spain37:20 Banking and Financial Regulations43:45 Living and Working in Spain44:54 Special Tax Laws and Incentives47:27 Buying Property in Spain49:41 Show and Tell: A Taste of Spain51:43 Wrap Upbusinesswithoutbullshit.meWatch and subscribe to us on YouTubeFollow us:InstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterFacebookIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - [email protected] is powered by Oury Clark

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