 Six 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 dreamed. Travis started Extra Pack of Peanuts to share this knowledge with the world as well as create an online business that he could run from anywhere, including the beach in Thailand. In 2013, he added a podcast for those people too lazy to read, which has now become the top-rated travel podcasts on iTunes! He’s ridden camels in the desert in India, scuba dived on the Great Barrier Reef, and drunk (lots of) wine in Tuscany – all made possible by the fact that they fly anywhere in the world for under $100. 

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Location independence!: The Travis Sherry Story

 Grant Baldwin is a nationally known speaker, podcaster, and author who has helped thousands of people start and build their own speaking businesses through his 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 

Getting paid to speak: The Grant Baldwin Story

 CPA 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: MariCPA.com Email: mari@maricpa.com Instagram: @marialcia   ABOUT MARI Mari Ramirez has been in public accounting in Austin for more than 10 years and is owner of a paperless CPA firm, focused on start-ups, retail and non-profits. She wrote a chapter on financial empowerment in “The Better Business Book, Volume 2.” Mari has received the Humanitarian of the Year award from TAMIU for her efforts to educate students on the political process. She is currently the President of Georgetown Art Works, Treasurer for FLYTE (Foundation for Learning and Youth Travel Education) and a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer. She has spoken at various events and panels, for different industry groups and freelance groups, including American Society of Journalists and Authors, Indie Pub Austin and Women Communicators of Austin.

Tax tips for travel bloggers: The Mari Ramirez Story

 Cory Lee shares how he created his highly successful accessible travel blog, Curb Free with Cory Lee.

Accessible travel is my business: The Cory Lee Story

 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: ScottsCheapFlights.com Facebook: @scottscheapflights Instagram: @scottscheapflights Twitter @scottsflights

Cheap flights are big business: The Scott Keyes Story

 Today, we’re catching up with Tianna Roser from GoSoloGirl.com. Tianna first appeared on the show in Episode 4.

TravelCon follow-up w/ Tianna Roser

 If 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.   

Benefits of podcasting start BEFORE you launch

 Today, we chat with the inspiring Claudi Sult. Claudi is a life enthusiast and the founder of GreenMe Berlin— a cool city guide connecting travelers and locals with the local “green scene”. Through 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 Berlin and Melbourne, Australia.  The third outlet, GreenMe Detroit, is launching soon—mainly as an online guide. 

Sustainable travel & sustainable business: The Claudi Sult Story

 Today, we catch up with entrepreneur Amanda Chay. Amanda is the founder of Wonderment, a wellness travel company specializing in “life-changing travel and wellness journeys.” Amanda discusses the progress she’s made after attending 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 that scare the crap out of her. Amanda’s first interview was Episode #2 of Dramatic Travels Entrepreneurs when we launched back in September!

TravelCon follow-up w/ Amanda Chay

 In this episode, Mike & Anne Howard take us inside the business of the "World's Longest Honeymoon." Mike & Anne are the founders of HoneyTrek and the authors of Ultimate Journeys for Two—National Geographic's first book on adventure travel for couples.  HoneyTrek has over 225,000 followers and has received international acclaim from the likes of Condé Nast Traveler, Brides, BBC Travel, CBS, ABC, NBC, Los Angeles Times, and dozens of other international print, radio, and TV outlets.  

The Ultimate Entrepreneurship Journey for Two: The HoneyTrek Story

 Today, we catch up with Megan Vick from ThreeStarTraveler.com after she attended 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.

TravelCon follow-up w/ Megan Vick

Your dream life begins 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 Scotsman living and working in Iceland. Ryan has traveled across all seven continents over the past five years but says he feels most at home on the ice of a glacier. — Links to the resources mentioned in this episode are at DramaticTravels.com/e23

Creating an unforgettable tour business: The Ryan Connolly Story

 Patricia 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 MFA program for Dramatic Writing at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Since she started her travel blog, she’s been sponsored by a number of reputable companies, such as Travel Channel, Honda, Rand McNally, Banyan Tree Hotels, Delta Airlines, Soneva Kiri as well as Tourism Boards such as the Mexican Tourism Board, Moroccan Tourism Board, South African Tourism Board, Thailand Tourism Board, and many more. CONNECT WITH PATRICIA Web: FreshTraveler.com Facebook: @freshtraveler Instagram: @freshtraveler

Finding the courage to do your own thing: The Patricia Serrano Story

 Chris Oldfield is the Community Manager for NomadicMatt.com, one of the largest travel blogs on the web. He is also the author of the best-selling travel book, 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 challenges of planning a live event, and the voluntary hardships of backpacking. CONNECT WITH CHRIS Web: LessonsLearnedAbroad.com Facebook: @lessonslearnedabroad Instagram: @lessonslearnedabroad

Money earned & lessons learned: The Chris Oldfield Story

 Influencer 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 Epic Signal and works with Fortune 500 brands on their YouTube influencer and community building campaigns. Brendan is on the advisory board for Vidcon, the largest YouTube gathering. He was named Forbes 30 Under 30 in Marketing & Advertising, and was invited to the White House as one of the nation’s youth leaders to advise on how to get the word out about the Affordable Care Act. CONNECT WITH BRENDAN Web EpicSignal.com Web BrendanGahan.com Twitter @brendangahan IG @brendangahan

Epic influencer marketing: The Brendan Gahan Story

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