Business Without Baggage #2 - What They Don’t Tell You About Doing Business in Spain

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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