The Costa Property Podcast
Welcome to the Costa Property Podcast!
Your first step to making your dream home in Spain a reality.
We are Warner and Sandra, founders of WL Costa Properties. Eight years ago, we relocated from Ireland to Benalmádena, chasing our dream of owning a home in the sun and living an outdoor Mediterranean lifestyle with our family.
Our business was born from our own relocation journey, inspired by the advice, services, and support we wished had been available to us.
Now, through this podcast, we’re here to help you turn your dream into reality.
Join us each week as we share expert insights from life in spain, property lawyers, real estate agents, and relocation specialists, alongside practical advice and personal stories (with a dash of mindset along the way!)
From navigating Spanish property laws and securing financing to choosing the right location and building your ideal expat lifestyle, we cover it all! Including the highs and lows.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor, a retiree, a digital nomad, or a family seeking a new adventure, this podcast will empower you to confidently make your move to the Costa del Sol.
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The Costa Property Podcast
#59 How I Built a C-Level Career in Spain Without Fluent Spanish
Can you really build a successful career after relocating to Spain if you don’t speak fluent Spanish?
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to move to Spain, but I’d have to give up my career…” - this episode is for you.
In this week’s episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra shares the full story of how she went from searching job portals in Ireland - with no Spanish and no contacts - to landing a senior role in a major international company in Spain.
If you are wondering if you could have the same success abroad and bring your career to Spain , this episode is proof that you don’t have to choose between your career and your lifestyle.
Tune in to discover:
✅ How Sandra landed two job offers and built her C-Level Career in Spain without Spanish
✅ What it was really like applying for jobs without fluent Spanish.
✅ Why your CV might be getting overlooked by Spanish recruiters and companies.
✅ The surprising challenges of cultural office politics in Spain.
✅ Why it’s not all bar work - and how to break into roles that match your experience (even if you don’t speak perfect Spanish).
✅ The biggest advice she’d give to anyone wondering if they can still grow their career and move to Spain.
Get in touch with WL Costa Properties
- Follow us on Instagram for daily insights into life in Spain: https://www.instagram.com/wlcostaproperties/
- WL Costa Properties Website: https://wlcostaproperties.net/
- Contact WL Costa Properties on What’s App: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=0034602428928&text&type=phone_number&app_absent=0
Related Episodes
- #50 Self-Employment, Remote Work & Jobs in Spain – Busting Myths with Ali Meehan
- #49 How to Mentally Prepare for Moving to Spain: 5 Key Mindset Shifts That Will Make or Break Your Experience
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