The Travel Wins

Can event manager Amanda Nelson find a new opportunity involving travel during the lockdown?
Amanda Nelson is the CEO and content creator of ExploringAmanda. A unique property and destination focused brand, tripod traveller, and on a mission to inspire more independent travels. With her adventurous and often blunt opinions, Amanda's followers appreciate her honesty and look to her as a valuable and trusted source for Texas travel.
She has been featured on Texas tourism boards including South Padre Island and Visit Paris, Texas for her work on showcasing these destinations.
If you want to hear how to pivot during the worldwide lockdown give this episode a listen. Amanda’s career managing and coordinating large scale events in Texas was dissolved when the lockdown occurred. She has rebounded from that with starting her own travel and media company with the support of her husband. Amanda is traveling and helping get the word out on unique properties in Texas.

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Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin Tricker

#exploringamanda #amanda #texas #texastravel #socialmedia #tripod #traveller #tripodtraveller #austin #cowboyboots #pivot #lockdown #wrangler #businesstravel #thetravelwins

Can country singer Lucas Hoge pursue his passions outside of music?
Originally from a town of 44 people in Hubbell, NE, Lucas is a country artist with Top 30 and Top 40 singles and his last album “Dirty South” went No. 1 on Billboard for Country album sales. He’s an avid outdoorsman and hosts the Sportsman Channel show “Hoge Wild”. Lucas has performed on the Grand Ole Opry and overseas for 12 years entertaining our troops for the Wrangler National Patriot Tour.
Unfortunately the worldwide lockdown has affected both his television show and touring for music. We talk about how the lockdown has specifically affected him and how he has kept a good attitude while waiting for travel to re-open. One of the subjects I was excited to speak with him about is his ability to meet people on the road and make them friends. He shares his story how he met the founder of Cabela’s at the end of a show and partnered together thru the years.

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Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin Tricker

#lucashoge #hogewild #sportsman #devotional #hunting #fishing #nebraska #nashville #wrangler #armedforcesentertainment #husband #countrymusic #cabelas #businesstravel #thetravelwins

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Can country singer Lucas Hoge pursue his passions outside of music?
Originally from a town of 44 people in Hubbell, NE, Lucas is a country artist with Top 30 and Top 40 singles and his last album “Dirty South” went No. 1 on Billboard for Country album sales. He’s an avid outdoorsman and hosts the Sportsman Channel show “Hoge Wild”. Lucas has performed on the Grand Ole Opry and overseas for 12 years entertaining our troops for the Wrangler National Patriot Tour.
Unfortunately the worldwide lockdown has affected both his television show and touring for music. We talk about how the lockdown has specifically affected him and how he has kept a good attitude while waiting for travel to re-open. One of the subjects I was excited to speak with him about is his ability to meet people on the road and make them friends. He shares his story how he met the founder of Cabela’s at the end of a show and partnered together thru the years.

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Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin Tricker

#lucashoge #hogewild #sportsman #devotional #hunting #fishing #nebraska #nashville #wrangler #armedforcesentertainment #husband #countrymusic #cabelas #businesstravel #thetravelwins

“Navigating New Horizons: Reshaping Corporate Branding and Business Travel with Matt Kovacs of BlazePR”

In a captivating episode that delves into the heart of modern corporate branding and the dynamic world of public relations, we had the honor of speaking with none other than Matt Kovacs, the visionary President of BlazePR. A powerhouse public relations company nestled in the vibrant hub of Santa Monica, California, BlazePR has emerged as a trailblazer in redefining corporate brand narratives.

Our conversation with Matt Kovacs offered an illuminating glimpse into the intricacies of corporate branding public relations. As we journeyed through the waves of change that ripple through the industry, we explored how the landscape of business travel has undergone a remarkable transformation. No longer confined to conventional in-person pitches and traditional trade shows, the PR industry has pivoted gracefully to embrace the virtual realm, primarily through the avenue of Zoom calls. Matt Kovacs shared invaluable insights into both the advantages and limitations of this 'remote' PR paradigm.

With the seasoned wisdom of someone deeply entrenched in the pulse of the PR sector, Matt Kovacs guided us through the evolution of public relations itself. From the classic realm of traditional media, the journey has meandered through the influential corridors of bloggers and into the dynamic sphere of social media influencers. Matt even shed light on the latest facets of this evolution, introducing us to the intriguing dimensions of 'micro' and 'nano' influencers.

Intriguingly, the conversation also delved into the intriguing phenomenon of 'cancel culture'. With an air of sagacity, Matt Kovacs shared how he meticulously prepares both his clients and his own company for the intricate dance with the potential of being 'cancelled'. A testament to the strategic foresight that defines BlazePR, these insights underscored the company's adaptability in an ever-changing landscape.

Join us in this thought-provoking episode as Matt Kovacs paints a vivid picture of BlazePR's journey, where corporate branding meets the art of public relations, and where the concept of business travel has been reshaped by the winds of innovation. Immerse yourself in the world of BlazePR's president, a maestro orchestrating the symphony of storytelling in the digital age.

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How will the lockdown change the public relations industry?
Matt Kovacs is my guest today. Matt is the president of BlazePR, a corporate brand focused public relations company based in Santa Monica, California. We had a great conversation about how corporate branding public relations work and the recent changes to business travel. The PR industry has already pivoted from in person pitches and trade shows to Zoom calls and Matt sees the benefits and shortcomings of being a “remote” PR firm.
Matt talks about the evolution of public relations going from traditional media sources to bloggers to influencers and now includes “micro” and “nano” influencers. BlazePR has to constantly make the adjustments to the ever changing trends. We also discuss the phenomenon of “cancel culture” and how he prepares his clients and even his own company with the potential of being “cancelled”.

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Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin Tricker

#blaze #blazepr #blazepublicrelations #publicrelations #prfirm #mattkovacs #frenchbulldog #frenchieowner #strategist #businesstravel #jobsthatinvolvetravel #careersthatinvolvetravel #businesstravelcareer #businesstraveljobs #thetravelwins

Can a millennial make a positive difference in the world?
Greg Chumakov, Chief Operating Officer, is an impact entrepreneur dedicated to building software to provide large-scale change and a more equitable and holistic approach to education. He is currently the COO of Treedom, a service-learning platform for students designed to empower today’s youth. Greg was born and raised in Singapore where he lived as a US expatriate until enrolling at the George Washington University for Economics and Business.
His story is inspiring and he gives all millennials a good name by helping children get the tools they need to balance the playing field in schoolwork.

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Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin Tricker

#gregchumakov #chumakov #treedom #millennial #millenials #school #schools #software #coo #apps #education #siliconvalley #treedom #businesstravel #thetravelwins

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Can a millennial make a positive difference in the world?
Greg Chumakov, Chief Operating Officer, is an impact entrepreneur dedicated to building software to provide large-scale change and a more equitable and holistic approach to education. He is currently the COO of Treedom, a service-learning platform for students designed to empower today’s youth. Greg was born and raised in Singapore where he lived as a US expatriate until enrolling at the George Washington University for Economics and Business.
His story is inspiring and he gives all millennials a good name by helping children get the tools they need to balance the playing field in schoolwork.

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Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin Tricker

#gregchumakov #chumakov #treedom #millennial #millenials #school #schools #software #coo #apps #education #siliconvalley #treedom #businesstravel #thetravelwins

How do you start your own fashion show?
Berny Martin is my guest today and he is a fashion designer, style consultant, custom tailor and founder of the Midwest Fashion Show. We had a great chat about his decision to start a fashion design company in the Midwest instead of New York or Los Angeles. While admitting that Carmel, Indiana isn’t the hub of fashion forward trends, Berny has made it a point to express his visions and to make them available to everyone.

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Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin Tricker

#fashion #fashiondesigner #fashionweek #designer #indiana #bernymartin #catuo #catuowear #midwest #midwestfashion #businesstravel #jobsthatinvolvetravel #careersthatinvolvetravel #businesstravelcareer #businesstraveljobs #thetravelwins

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How do you start your own fashion show?
Berny Martin is my guest today and he is a fashion designer, style consultant, custom tailor and founder of the Midwest Fashion Show. We had a great chat about his decision to start a fashion design company in the Midwest instead of New York or Los Angeles. While admitting that Carmel, Indiana isn’t the hub of fashion forward trends, Berny has made it a point to express his visions and to make them available to everyone.

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Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin Tricker

#fashion #fashiondesigner #fashionweek #designer #indiana #bernymartin #catuo #catuowear #midwest #midwestfashion #businesstravel #jobsthatinvolvetravel #careersthatinvolvetravel #businesstravelcareer #businesstraveljobs #thetravelwins

Imagine your corporate conference without him?
Greg Schwem, business humorist, is my guest today and he has a great career making others laugh for a living. Greg started as a comic and quickly realized he has a gift for corporate humor. While sharing the stage with the likes of Celine Dion, Jay Leno, Leann Rimes, Kenny Loggins, Pat Benatar and others is a great feather for his cap he has equally enjoyed making corporate employees laugh when he shares jokes he crafts specifically for their company. Greg has an equally impressive list of companies he has entertained over the years like McDonald’s, Microsoft, General Motors, IBM, Hyatt Hotels, United Airlines and Cisco Systems.
Having traveled to locations like Poland, Peru, Vienna and Hawaii for comedy, much of our talk was based around the idea of how do you work as a corporate humorist while gatherings at companies are no longer allowed. Like many past guests, Greg is learning new ways to accomplish his goals.

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Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin Tricker

# gregschwem #comedian #humorist #corporate #corporatecomedy #comic #businesstravel #jobsthatinvolvetravel #careersthatinvolvetravel #businesstravelcareer #businesstraveljobs #thetravelwins

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