Welcome back to another exciting episode of Traveling on Purpose. My guest today is Freddy Lanski, founder of Points Panda. This is a 2-part episode where we will be talking about his early beginnings, his various business successes and failures, business strategies, and most important of all, how he became the travel hacking guru he is today.
Freddy's story begins at the University of Georgia, where he graduated with a business degree. Like many of us, he initially ventured down the corporate path, but life had other plans. The Great Recession hit, and Freddy found himself facing job losses that made him rethink his career choices.
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With a dash of adventurous spirit and a pocketful of savings, Freddy decided to embark on a life-changing journey across Europe. This journey served as a pivotal moment, igniting his passion for exploration and discovery. But it was during a trip to Argentina that he started a unique business venture called iChess. Teaming up with a partner, they created chess courses. For almost a decade, they worked tirelessly on this venture, allowing him to make frequent travels to Europe and South America.
Episode Guide
04:49 When did you realize you love to go into business, to make your own money?
13:02 What would you say your superpower is as an entrepreneur?
15:30 How does AI into Marketing?
21:59 What does your brother and the rest of your family do?
24:22 How do you know if your business is doing good or not, what is your number?
32:19 What do you think about offering online courses?
34:41 Can you tell us more about Points Panda?
40:25 Where did you advertise?
If you think we’re done, well you’re in for a treat. So, tune in to our next episode and get ready to be inspired as we dive deeper into the world of travel hacking with the incredible Freddy Lanski. But for now, keep traveling, keep thinking about your purpose, and don’t be afraid to pursue it.
Until next time, happy travels!