Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
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Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
Nicole Smith Founded Flytographer And Turned Her Great Idea Into A Thriving Business
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Nicole Smith, founder of Flytographer, a travel service that connects you with hand-picked local photographers in many destinations around the world, turned her side hustle into a multi-million dollar business.
Today, Nicole and her team have grown Flytographer into a multi-million dollar business that operates across six continents and was ranked as one of the fastest-growing startups. She is passionate about sharing her experiences openly to inspire other women entrepreneurs around the world.
Nicole shares how she created her startup from idea to side hustle to over $25 million dollars in sales and how she had to turn her business around during Covid. When the pandemic hit, her sales instantly went to zero and she had to lay off 80% of the team. Nicole explains how she was able to come back and continue to grow a profitable, evergreen business.
Also on Speaking of Travel, find out how Chow Chow, a culinary event in Asheville, NC, is pairing diverse community leaders with chefs to tell their own stories through food.
And discover why being in a fantastic neighborhood in close proximity to historical landmarks is a win-win for your vacation experience. John Zellers, General Manager of the Elevation Lofts Hotel in downtown Asheville, NC, shares how this historic building, originally built over 100 years ago, is so special today.
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