Mit Hector Hughes(Unplugged) Staffel #6 Folge #6 | #Marketing_021 Der Podcast über Marketing, Vertrieb, Entrepreneurship und Startups
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in English 🇬🇧
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https://unplugged.rest
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Hector Hughes, co-founder of Unplugged, discusses in the "Marketing From Zero To One" podcast the concept of digital detox retreats in tiny cabins located an hour away from London. He explains how the idea emerged before the pandemic and how the business developed to include nine cabins that are constantly booked. Hector shares insights on the effectiveness of marketing channels, particularly Instagram influencers and press coverage, and elaborates on the benefits of spending time offline in nature.
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01:04 - Hector's background and the idea behind Unplugged
01:57 - His studies in Leeds and initial career steps
03:52 - Transition from mathematics and statistics to sales
04:54 - Development of the idea for Unplugged during his time at a previous startup
08:28 - Experience at a silent retreat in the Himalayas and its impact
09:27 - Establishing the first cabin and its timing with COVID-19
10:55 - Influence of the pandemic on business demand
11:30 - Initial business intentions and expansion plans
12:32 - Selecting the first cabin site
14:04 - Revenue sharing model with landowners
14:14 - First customer experiences and feedback
15:18 - Initial pricing strategy for three-night stays
16:06 - Customer feedback and challenges with the first cabin
17:07 - Building the guest experience and operational details
18:34 - Flexibility in accessing locked phones during the stay
19:36 - Typical guest activities during the retreat
20:13 - Collecting feedback and improving the service
20:42 - Expansion to second and third cabins
21:54 - Changes and improvements in subsequent cabins
22:41 - Launch of additional cabins
23:07 - Diverse cabin locations for different experiences
23:33 - Early marketing efforts and organic growth
24:25 - Impact of influencer marketing and media coverage
25:15 - Reasons for successful PR and word-of-mouth growth
26:43 - Key marketing channels and strategies
28:04 - Instagram strategy and user-generated content
29:10 - Data on smartphone usage and its societal impact
31:29 - Benefits of disconnecting from digital devices
33:29 - Future expansion plans and broader goals
34:33 - Mental health aspects of entrepreneurship
37:37 - Discussion on the mental health challenges of entrepreneurship
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