I help American families move abroad like mine did. Here are my 5 best tips for actually making relocation a reality.

I left the US and moved abroad with my kids a few years ago. Now, other Americans pay me to help them relocate.

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I relocated to the Netherlands with my kids two years ago and have since helped many Americans call new countries home.Typically, I talk to two types of people considering a move abroad.The first type has been "planning to move" for years. They've watched every YouTube video, joined multiple expat Facebook groups, and can recite visa requirements in their sleep.However, they're still in the same place they were two years ago, just with more bookmarked articles.The second type? They're booking their flights.After relocating my own family from Atlanta to Utrecht, Netherlands, in 2024 and now guiding other American families through the process with my own company, I've identified exactly what separates the dreamers from the doers.It's not money, time, or even circumstances. Rather, it's a specific set of actions and mindset shifts that turn "someday" into "moving day."

Here are some of my best tips, and a look at what the families who actually make relocation happen do differently.Get brutally honest about your 'why'

Moving abroad isn't always easy, but for many, it's worth it.