Building the Foundation of my Travel Business

Building the Foundation 

No amount of experience in the corporate, compliance, or working with athletes could have fully prepared me for the challenges of entrepreneurship. I'm still currently juggling it all - learning the systems, understanding the industry, building relationships, and marketing myself as a trusted travel advisor. It is exhausting but super fun and exhilarating.

I quickly realized that just being a pro at planning vacations wasn’t enough—I needed people to know me, trust me, and believe that I could give them an experience they couldn’t get anywhere else. So, I went all in. I showed up everywhere—networking with LeTip, creating cruise groups with ideas from family and friends, diving into AI, and making sure my social media was on point. Oh, and did I mention? I’m writing a book for travel advisors on AI. Yep, it’s happening. Coming soon!

Some days, I feel like I’m crushing it. Other days? It’s like I’m shouting into the void. But then—boom! Things start clicking.

My first group cruise? I'll let you know in June, so stay tuned. Clients booking more expensive vacations? Check! More referrals, more word-of-mouth clients? Double-check!

Bu the biggest win? Knowing that I'm building something that matters. Every small win gives me the confidence to keep pushing forward and to never stop shining!