In this episode, we are joined by Geisha Cumberbatch, a seasoned travel industry professional and owner of the franchise travel agency, Geisha's La Rosa Negra by Dream Vacations.

Geisha talks about her journey in the travel business, how current events like the election year affected her clients' bookings, and how she has changed her focus to focus on luxury travel like river cruises and planned group trips.

We also talk about how important diversity is in travel marketing and how important it is to set limits to keep a healthy work-life balance.

Listen in to hear Geisha's tips on how to stay positive and deal with the tricky travel business!

Key Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:38 Meet Geisha Cumberbatch

01:14 Challenges in the Travel Industry

02:17 Impact of Current Events on Travel

03:23 Pivoting to Luxury Travel

04:55 Client Relationships and Financing

11:11 Diversity in Travel Marketing

17:33 Balancing Work and Personal Life

22:17 Cultural Connections and Cuisine

23:34 Closing Remarks and Elevator Pitch

In the second episode of the 'Businesses FN Hard' podcast, we welcome Emilio from Spain, an enthusiastic entrepreneur with a million followers on Instagram and TikTok!

Emilio shares insights about his marketing venture in Spain that creates immersive experiences of Mexico. We also hear from Kyndsie, our community marketing manager, and Mauricio, the designer at Semper Smart LLC.

Emilio delves into his entrepreneurial challenges, his method of 'failing fast,' and the importance of personal branding in scaling his business. We touch on the significance of market research, the benefits of failing fast, and balancing a personal brand with business growth.

The episode includes many more valuable entrepreneurial insights and conversations, so make sure to watch the whole episode!!

Key Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:26 Meet Emilio: A Passionate Entrepreneur

03:54 Emilio's Business Journey and Challenges

05:47 Insights from Kyndsie and Mauricio

06:30 Emilio's Unique Marketing Experience

15:10 Scaling the Business and Future Plans

23:39 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Welcome to the first episode of Business Is F'n Hard!

In this insightful episode, Calvin Smith, Brian Fisher, Kyndsie Huston, and Steve Hintz talk about how important it is to network, how important it is to be proactive with your time management, and how hard it is to find and keep good employees.

We touched on personal experiences from various industries, tips on hiring effectively, the importance of a solid business plan, and innovative marketing strategies.

Do you want to learn more about business lessons and useful advice? Then you should follow this podcast.

Don't forget to like and subscribe to our show so you know when we go live! Key Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Networking Insights

01:33 Challenges in Recruiting and Retention

02:49 Lessons from the Film Industry

04:22 The Importance of Hiring A-Players

07:55 Marketing Struggles and Strategies

13:03 Weekend Plans and Key Takeaways

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