Living in Ecuador: The Story of Pro-Ecuador.com

Life is an ongoing experience of never-ending amazements. This has been my experience while living in Ecuador.  Life constantly brings the most incredible surprises.  Whether these surprises result in happiness or sadness, they always have the potential to lead me in wonderful directions if I hold to a clear intention of what I want. 

This website is about inspiring you to make the leap into a new life, to discover first-hand that you can live your dreams.  This website, Pro-Ecuador.com, is here to help. 

My wife Linda and I and a host of associates have one overriding goal:  to lead you to experience an Aha! moment that may change your life forever.  One of those wonderful moments when the light bulb goes on and suddenly you just know what to do next.

This type of experience occurred for me when I got my first professional job after completing college in the early '70s.  A chance encounter with an old friend on the streets of my rural Minnesota hometown resulted in his offering me a job. 


After his two-minute job description, I immediately and enthusiastically said, “Yes!”  That brief, perfectly-timed encounter shaped virtually every moment of my life for the next 10 years.  Saying 'yes' came in a rush from somewhere deep inside me and I seized the moment!

This same phenomenon happens often in Ecuador.  We came to Cotacachi to attend some business courses.  In our first class we met Jason Murphy, a young North American who is married to Tania, an Ecuadorian woman.  He was doing consulting work and Tania was studying law.

We didn’t really talk much, but we kept in touch by e-mail.  I was impressed by Jason’s enthusiasm for his new life, his curiosity and sharp intellect. 


A few weeks later Linda and I met two Ecuadorians, Martha and Hugo Perez, at a party in Cotacachi.  They had just moved back to Ecuador from Washington, D.C., where Martha had worked in the Ecuadorian Embassy for many years.  Months later, we called her for help in getting our Ecuadorian resident visas. 

A few weeks later, Jason came to mind as a possible connection for investment contacts in the states and I called him.  Jason and Tania decided to join us in creating a new business, Ecuador Development Group Inc, or EDG. Jason's computer skills helped get our business and website up and running. 

After working with us for a year, Martha and Jason decided to leave the business.  Martha is focusing on the operation of her B&B, while Jason and Tania decided to return to the U.S.

Pro-Ecuador continues to grow, moving more into real estate and now development.  We formed a new Ecuadorian Company called Eagle and Condor Internacional Cia.Ltd.

                               Another Perfect Alignment

In the summer of 2008, Linda and I purchased 28 acres of land just outside Cotacachi with two other couples.  Once again, great partners came along, expressed their interest in living and working together, and we did not hesitate.

Our intention is to create a green, self-sustainable, ecological community.  How we acquired the land and met our partners is another story, but it included many synchronicities and magical moments, especially during the week-long brainstorming charrette which laid the foundation for our development.  

                                 One of the Secrets of Success

I’m sharing our process with you to demonstrate one of the secrets not only of successful business but of successful living.  With a clear intention set forth, all you really have to do is keep the faith, prepare the foundation, watch the signs, and then take action when you feel that 'aha.'   
Our purpose as stated above is to communicate with you, our reader, in a personal way that will help you collect the information you need to make that leap of faith to come to Ecuador.  Endless possibilities await your exploration.    

We want you to feel that you have advisers, advocates, and most importantly, new friends, who can help make your experience of living in Ecuador enjoyable and fulfilling--whether it's a short visit, retirement, investment, or for the rest of your life.