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Monday's episode told you WHERE to live in the AI economy. Today's episode tells you HOW.

Carlo Thompson breaks down the step-by-step relocation playbook: the job-vs-move-first question answered with actual data, the financial runway you need, the housing strategy that protects your capital, and how to build a professional network in a city where you know nobody.

📋 What you'll get today:
→ Move First vs. Job First — the real answer based on your situation
→ The true cost of relocation (most people underestimate by 40%)
→ The 6-month financial runway formula
→ Rent-first vs. buy — the 2026 math
→ The 90-Day Network Blueprint for a city starting from zero
→ How to negotiate relocation packages most people leave on the table

This is the advanced companion episode to Episode 22 (The Geographic Deep Dive). Monday gave you the city rankings. Wednesday gives you the execution plan.

📌 Key Stats Covered:
- Referrals fill 70–80% of professional jobs — the only strategy that scales in a new city
- Referred candidates are hired 30% faster and 4–5x more likely to land the role
- Average relocation packages: $15K–$75K — and most people never ask
- Full financial runway target: $15K–$30K before you move

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