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.

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Spotify Video Chapters:

00:00 Business Without Baggage #2 - Spain's Hidden Business Rules

00:19 Meet Luis Gosalbez

01:36 Regional Differences in Spanish Business Culture

08:15 Business Etiquette and Payment Practices

09:25 Family-Owned Businesses and Hierarchies

11:15 Impact of Historical and Political Context

13:48 Collaborative vs. Individualistic Business Approaches

16:35 Challenges of Employment Laws

20:51 The Importance of Personal Connections

29:21 Cultural Taboos: Money and Religion

30:00 The British Perspective on Money

32:51 Building Spanish Business Relationships

34:21 Navigating Bureaucracy in Spain

37:20 Banking and Financial Regulations

43:45 Living and Working in Spain

44:54 Special Tax Laws and Incentives

47:27 Buying Property in Spain

49:41 Show and Tell: A Taste of Spain

51:43 Wrap Up

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