Start-up marketing stories: The Marketing Hustle

#37 Scaling Success in Travel Marketing with Flash Pack 📈🌏


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In this episode of The Marketing Hustle, Lottie interviews Lee Thompson, CMO and Founder of Flash Pack, an award-winning adventure travel company that brings together solo travelers in their 30s and 40s. They discuss the journey of Flash Pack, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned. They also talk about the marketing strategies they employed, the disruption they brought to the travel industry, and their plans for future growth. Lee shares his insights on leadership, hiring, and standing out in marketing. 

Takeaways:

  • Flash Pack was born out of a unique business idea and grew rapidly through innovative marketing strategies.

  • The journey of Flash Pack has been a roller coaster ride, with highs and lows, but they have learned valuable lessons along the way.

  • Marketing is not just the responsibility of the marketing team; it should be integrated into every aspect of the business.

  • Standing out and being different is crucial in marketing, and candidates should showcase their creativity and unique ideas during interviews.

  • Scaling a business in America can be challenging, and seeking advice and insights from others who have gone through a similar experience can be helpful

  • Chapters

    00:00: Introduction and Background

    01:00: The Birth of Flash Pack

    03:22: The Journey and Getting Stuff Done

    06:36: Marketing Challenges and Lessons

    13:10; The Roller Coaster of Flash Pack

    17:05: Marketing Strategy and Growth

    19:00: Leadership and Hiring

    22:11: Disrupting the Travel Industry

    23:38: Challenges and Future of Flash Pack

    25:46: Marketing in America

    28:38: Future Growth and Hiring

    29:08: Standing Out in Marketing

    31:00: Vulnerability and Honesty in Interviews

    32:54: Scaling a Business in America

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