Dramatic Travels: Entrepreneurs
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsIf you are passionate about travel, and you want to use that passion to create a profitable business—then this podcast is for you. When you subscribe to Dramatic Travels Entrepreneurs, you’ll meet some of the travel world’s most successful entrepreneurs who know just what it takes to turn wanderlust into a profitable business.
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Location independence!: The Travis Sherry Story
April 17, 2019 14:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBSix years ago, Travis was living in Japan and knew he wanted to travel more. But there was no way he could travel as much as he wanted to on a teacher’s salary. Plus, having “only” summers off wasn’t conducive to a schedule of constant travel! So he started learning about all the ways to travel for less, including the golden goose: frequent flyer miles. In five years, he was able to earn over 4 million frequent flyer miles and travel to over 40 countries, all for much less than he ever dre...
Getting paid to speak: The Grant Baldwin Story
April 10, 2019 14:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBGrant Baldwin is a nationally known speaker, podcaster, and author who has helped thousands of people start and build their own speaking businesses through his https://thespeakerlab.com/training (Booked and Paid to Speak) training Course. Over the last 13 years Grant has spoken to over 500,000 people in 47 different states. He's never spoken in Maine, South Carolina or Hawaii, so if you know someone, let him know. =) Connect with Grant at https://thespeakerlab.com (TheSpeakerLab.com).
Tax tips for travel bloggers: The Mari Ramirez Story
January 16, 2019 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBCPA Mari Ramirez discusses how travel bloggers and other independent entrepreneurs can keep as much income as possible without ending up on the IRS’s naughty list. In this interview, Mari discusses exactly which expenses can and can not be written off. She also offers a primer for entrepreneurs considering forming an Limited Liability Company (LLC). CONNECT WITH MARI Web: http://maricpa.com/ (MariCPA.com) Email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedabroad ...
Accessible travel is my business: The Cory Lee Story
January 09, 2019 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBCory Lee shares how he created his highly successful accessible travel blog, https://www.curbfreewithcorylee.com/ (Curb Free with Cory Lee).
The audacity to be a travel photographer: The Lola Akinmade Åkerström Story
January 02, 2019 13:44 - 33 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this personal and insightful interview, Lola Akinmade Åkerström shares her audacious journey from computer programmer to award-winning photographer and writer. Lola has photographed and dispatched from 60+ countries, and her work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic Traveler, BBC, CNN, and many others. Lola also owns and runs Geotraveler Media – a multimedia and travel… The post The audacity to be a travel photographer: The Lola Akinmade Åkerström Story appeared first...
Cheap flights are big business: The Scott Keyes Story
December 26, 2018 15:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MBhttps://scottscheapflights.com/ (Scott’s Cheap Flights) CEO and co-founder Scott Keyes shares in detail how he turned his passion for finding cheap flights into a multi-million dollar business (and a dream life for himself). Scott also discusses SCF’s humble beginnings, his current challenges as a CEO, and his customer-focused approach to growing the business. Scott’s Cheap Flights is a subscription service that alerts members about exceptionally cheap flights. CONNECT WITH SCOTT Web: ...
TravelCon follow-up w/ Tianna Roser
December 24, 2018 14:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MBToday, we’re catching up with Tianna Roser from https://www.gosologirl.com/ (GoSoloGirl.com). Tianna first appeared on the show in https://aaronschlein.com/this-girl-is-going-solo-w-tianna-roser/ (Episode 4.)
Benefits of podcasting start BEFORE you launch
December 19, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBIf you're launching a podcast—or even thinking about launching a podcast—consider these 10 benefits you can enjoy before you release your first episode. In a nutshell, being a podcaster allows you to use the power of your unique voice to expand your influence and make a positive difference in people's lives. It's not often talked about, but you don't have to wait until your podcast launches to start enjoying some of these benefits. When I launched Dramatic Travels, I had no soci...
Sustainable travel & sustainable business: The Claudi Sult Story
December 12, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBToday, we chat with the inspiring Claudi Sult. Claudi is a life enthusiast and the founder of http://www.greenmeberlin.com/ (GreenMe Berlin)— a cool city guide connecting travelers and locals with the local “green scene”. Through http://www.greenmeberlin.com/podcast/ (podcasts), maps, and events, Claudi inspires people to explore the city from a new, creative, and sustainable angle— showing that going green can be heaps of fun. Claudi and her team organize immersive guided tours in http...
TravelCon follow-up w/ Amanda Chay
December 10, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBToday, we catch up with entrepreneur Amanda Chay. Amanda is the founder of https://wondermentltd.com/ (Wonderment), a wellness travel company specializing in “life-changing travel and wellness journeys.” Amanda discusses the progress she’s made after attending https://travelcon.org (TravelCon)—a conference that helps people develop profitable and sustainable careers in the travel industry. Amanda also chats about organizing Wonderment’s first trip, how she stays focused , and doing things...
The Ultimate Entrepreneurship Journey for Two: The HoneyTrek Story
December 05, 2018 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBIn this episode, Mike & Anne Howard take us inside the business of the "World's Longest Honeymoon." Mike & Anne are the founders of https://www.honeytrek.com/ (HoneyTrek) and the authors of http://www.honeytrek.com/UJFTbook (Ultimate Journeys for Two)—National Geographic's first book on adventure travel for couples.http://www.honeytrek.com/UJFTbook ( ) https://www.honeytrek.com/ (HoneyTrek) has over 225,000 followers and has received international acclaim from the likes of Condé Nast Tra...
TravelCon follow-up w/ Megan Vick
December 03, 2018 20:55 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBToday, we catch up with Megan Vick from https://www.threestartraveler.com (ThreeStarTraveler.com) after she attended https://travelcon.org (TravelCon)—a conference designed to help people learn the skills they need to develop a profitable and sustainable career in the travel industry. Megan was the very first guest on Dramatic Travels Entrepreneurs.
Creating an unforgettable tour business: The Ryan Connolly Story
November 28, 2018 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBYour dream life begins https://www.dramatictravels.com/e (DramaticTravels.com/e) — Ryan Connolly is the co-founder of a boutique travel company called Hidden Iceland that focuses on immersive travel experiences onto glaciers, behind waterfalls, and across to volcanic islands. In this interview, Ryan shares the best ways to find jobs while traveling, how to get (and not get) customers for your tour business, and how to make trips unforgettable for your customers. Ryan Connolly is a Scotsma...
Finding the courage to do your own thing: The Patricia Serrano Story
November 21, 2018 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBPatricia Serrano is a travel blogger, travel host and film/video producer with a passion for one-of-kind life experiences and off-the-beaten path adventures. In this interview, Patricia discusses the courage needed to have a credible voice, working as a travel advisor, meditating to calm her her mind, and why you should date a girl who travels. Hailing from Bangkok, Thailand, Patricia was educated at Emerson College in Boston, MA (BA in TV Production) and successfully survived a two-year ...
Money earned & lessons learned: The Chris Oldfield Story
November 14, 2018 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBChris Oldfield is the Community Manager for https://www.nomadicmatt.com/ (NomadicMatt.com), one of the largest travel blogs on the web. He is also the author of the best-selling travel book, https://amzn.to/2OiU4j9 (The Dogs of Nam: Stories from the Road and Lessons Learned Abroad). In this interview, Chris shares how his passion for budget backpacking led to him managing one of the world’s largest online travel communities. He also discusses the pros and cons of working remotely, the chal...
Epic influencer marketing: The Brendan Gahan Story
November 07, 2018 15:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBInfluencer marketing expert Brendan Gahan discusses the history & present state of influencer marketing, how to stand out when pitching brands, and the power of ongoing partnerships. ABOUT BRENDAN Brendan Gahan is the founder of https://www.epicsignal.com/ (Epic Signal) and works with Fortune 500 brands on their YouTube influencer and community building campaigns. Brendan is on the advisory board for http://vidcon.com/ (Vidcon), the largest YouTube gathering. He was named Forbes 30 Unde...
Buying the time to grow your business: The John Bakator Story
November 05, 2018 15:00 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MBUp-and-coming travel blogger John Bakator discusses the art of choosing the perfect domain name, the pros and cons of being a baby boomer in the travel industry, and a sure-fire way to meet interesting people at networking events. CONNECT WITH JOHN Web: https://babyvroomers.com/ (BabyVroomers.com)
Monetizing a travel blog your own way: The Amanda Williams Story
October 31, 2018 14:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBTravel blogger Amanda Williams discusses authentic affiliate marketing, the myth that you have to be nomadic to write a good travel blog, and giving yourself permission to make money. RESOURCE https://dangerousbiz-blogging.teachable.com/ (Amanda’s online courses for travel bloggers) ABOUT AMANDA Amanda Williams is the former-journalist-turned-blogger behind https://www.dangerous-business.com/ (A Dangerous Business), a travel blog that aims to inspire people to fit more travel and advent...
Finding the clarity to change your life: The John McKenzie Story
October 29, 2018 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBAspiring travel blogger John McKenzie discusses stamp collecting as the origin of his travel inspiration, finding clarity about how to add value to the world, and building an online travel community. CONNECT WITH JOHN Web: https://geoddgraphy.com (Geoddgraphy.com)
BONUS: John Lee Dumas of EOFire
October 24, 2018 15:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBThis bonus episode features an interview with John Lee Dumas on the https://www.dramatictravels.com/podcast-dt-family (Dramatic Travels Family) podcast. John the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. With over 2000 episodes, 1.3 million listens every month, and seven-figures of annual revenue, JLD is just getting started. Visit EOFIRE.com to set YOUR Entrepreneurial journey ON ...
Creating 7-figure freedom: The Kate Erickson Story
October 24, 2018 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MB— Kate Erickson discusses running a seven-figure business around a podcast, taking advantage of location independence, and how to relate to friends and family who don’t understand entrepreneurship, — Kate is a creator, engager and implementer at https://www.eofire.com (Entrepreneurs On Fire), an award winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. — Kate is also the host of the podcast https://www.eofire.com/audio-...
Leverage your network and make more money: The Dr. Mark Wade Story
October 17, 2018 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBYour dream life begins https://www.dramatictravels.com/e (DramaticTravels.com/e) – Dr. Mark Wade shares how to grow your email list, how to build your network, and how to monetize just about anything. Dr. Mark went from a brick & mortar posture clinic to a multi-million online education business. With his brand http://hustleandscale.com (HustleAndScale.com), Dr. Mark helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses with a technique called the https://scalebig.hustleandscale.com/One-Day-Summit-Sta...
Creating your own reality as an entrepreneur: The Anna Rova Story
October 11, 2018 02:47 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBAnna Rova is a writer, a podcaster, a yoga instructor and a location independent entrepreneur. Anna is the founder of https://www.girlskill.com (Girlskill) – an online media platform, publication and podcast empowering women to live a life of freedom, joy and creativity. In this interview, Anna discusses how to create opportunities for yourself, how to be in the right place at the right time, and the dance between masculinity & femininity in entrepreneurship. --- If you are passionat...
Podcasting perks & pitfalls: The Chris Christensen Story
October 03, 2018 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBChris Christensen’s podcast, https://amateurtraveler.com/tag/travel-podcast/ (The Amateur Traveler), has been downloaded millions of times. In this interview, Chris speaks candidly about the business side of his podcasting journey. Chris discusses various podcast monetization strategies, the importance of a content creation plan, and the incredible travel opportunities he’s been offered because of his podcast. RESOURCES https://amateurtraveler.com/the-amateur-traveler-manifesto/ (The A...
Be vulnerable & give readers what they need most: The Kristin Addis Story
September 26, 2018 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBTravel blogger and photographer Kristin Addis shares her journey to becoming a top authority and influencer in solo female travel. Kristin discusses the importance of being vulnerable, how gratitude keeps her focused, and how listening to her audience helps her create the perfect products. RESOURCES Kristin’s https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/photo-muse-masterclass (Photo Muse Masterclass) teaches you to take professional-level photos with you in them. Kristin’s book https://www.bemytravel...
Amping up affiliate marketing w/ Betsi Hill
September 19, 2018 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBTravel blogger Betsi Hill discusses the importance of being niche, hiring out your weaknesses, and taking affiliate marketing to the next level. Connect with Betsi at https://betsiworld.com/ (BetsiWorld.com) —- If you are passionate about travel, and you want to use that passion to create a profitable business and a dream life—then this podcast is for you. Your dream life begins https://www.dramatictravels.com/e (DramaticTravels.com/e)
If you’re talking, you’re not learning w/ Brandon Neth
September 18, 2018 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBBrandon Neth discusses teaching English in Asia, creating a digital nomad lifestyle, and his great hair. Connect with Brandon at https://financebuzz.com/ (FinanceBuzz.com) or in the Fhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/financebuzzelite/ (BZ Elite Travel and Points Facebook group).
Traveling for Life & Livelihood
September 17, 2018 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce you to two inspiring individuals. First up is the one and only Zack Klamn. Zack appeared on https://www.dramatictravels.com/003 (episode three) of Dramatic Travels and was the second person I interviewed for the podcast. You’ll hear a conversation Zack and I had immediately after that interview, which took place back in January 2018. Zack speaks candidly about the struggles of a new travel blogger, and I share my idea to one day start a podcast t...
Rubbing elbows with the right people w/ Marisa Mohi
September 17, 2018 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBMarisa Mohi discusses how to find more travel opportunities, getting invited to bigger networking events, and the breakfast cereal she hopes to be an affiliate for someday. Marisa blogs at https://marisamohi.com/ (MarisaMohi.com).
Getting paid to run wild w/ Jenny Heyside
September 16, 2018 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBJenny Heyside discusses how to stand out on YouTube, how your content impacts how you feel about yourself, and truck stop affiliate programs. =) Jenny is the creator of https://www.theblondera.com/ (The Blondera) (now https://www.jennyheyside.com (JennyHeyside.com)), a travel and lifestyle blog dedicated to all those who choose to run (in heels no less) wild and free. Connect with Jenny at https://www.jennyheyside.com (JennyHeyside.com).
How do I get more traffic to my site? w/ Trang Pham-nguyen
September 15, 2018 14:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBTrang Pham-nguyen discusses how to get your first guest post, the struggle to get more traffic to your site, and the ways that travel changes you. Trang’s blog, https://www.travelwithtrang.com/ (Travel with Trang), features stories & budget travel tips from a solo female traveler. Connect with Trang at https://www.travelwithtrang.com/ (TravelWithTrang.com).
Start somewhere & see where it takes you w/ Erin Stone
September 14, 2018 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBErin Stone is brand new to the travel space. Erin discusses exploring her options for starting a solo female travel blog (or podcast!) Where will the road take her?
Optimizing a travel blog w/ Nathan Aguilera
September 13, 2018 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBTravel/food blogger Nathan Aguilera discusses optimizing a blog for SEO, working with an editor, and popular foods in Chania, Greece. Nathan eats and drinks his way across the globe while writing the blog https://foodieflashpacker.com/ (Foodie Flashpacker). Over four years ago, Nathan left his job at an Oklahoma City law firm and embarked on a journey around the world. Connect with Nathan at https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/ (FoodieFlashPacker.com).
This girl is going solo! w/ Tianna Roser
September 12, 2018 14:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBNew solo female travel blogger Tianna Roser discusses how to monetize your blog, content creation strategy, and her personal story behind her newly launched travel blog, Go Solo Girl. Connect with Tianna at https://www.gosologirl.com (GoSoloGirl.com.)
Show people who you really are w/ Megan Lundquist
September 11, 2018 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBMegan Lundquist is the owner of Legit Trips, a company that curates unique trips for “smart, adventurous professionals” — If you are passionate about travel, and you want to use that passion to create a profitable business and a dream life—then this podcast is for you. Your dream life begins DramaticTravels.com/e
Life isn’t meant to be perfect w/ Amanda Chay
September 10, 2018 12:02 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBAmanda Chay is the creator of https://www.wondermentltd.com/ (Wonderment), a company that guides others to lead healthy lifestyles while simultaneously investing in themselves and contributing back to life through travel. — If you are passionate about travel, and you want to use that passion to create a profitable business and a dream life—then this podcast is for you. Your dream life begins https://www.dramatictravels.com/e (DramaticTravels.com/e)
How Do I Build a Travel Tribe? w/ Megan Vick
September 10, 2018 12:01 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBBlogger Megan Vick shares her struggles in tribe building, SEO, and branding. Check out Megan’s blog at https://www.threestartraveler.com/ (ThreeStarTraveler.com). — Your dream life begins https://www.dramatictravels.com/e (DramaticTravels.com/e) If you are passionate about travel, and you want to use that passion to create a profitable business and a dream life—then this podcast is for you.
Travel Industry Entrepreneurship Starts Here!
September 10, 2018 11:59 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBIf you are passionate about travel, and you want to use that passion to create a profitable business and a dream life—then this podcast is for you. Your dream life begins https://www.dramatictravels.com/e (DramaticTravels.com/e)