E133: Priceless Business Lessons & Hacks from Traveling Abroad

This week, Roger shares key business insights inspired by his recent travels. From his trip to Australia, he illustrates how small gestures of reciprocity can yield substantial returns and underscores the power of building brand advocates—highlighted through the story of the beloved Tim Tam biscuits. He also emphasizes the value of creating memorable customer experiences, using an exceptional dining experience in Sydney as an example. Roger challenges business owners to find low-cost ways to delight customers and to standardize what works across their organizations. A visit to the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo in Queensland inspires reflections on how passion and a strong mission can sustain employee enthusiasm and customer loyalty long after a founder’s time.

Roger also introduces ThriveMore Autopilot, a new service designed to help brick-and-mortar fitness and wellness studios scale by leveraging proprietary AI and personalized calls to generate and manage leads. He wraps up by sharing lessons from Italy about value extraction, VIP experiences, and reducing friction in business operations, highlighted by a seamless return to the U.S. using Global Entry. Roger leaves listeners with a final takeaway: invest in experiences that create lasting memories rather than material possessions. Tune in for strategies that can create a meaningful impact for your small or mid-sized business.

 

Topics Include:

• Business Lessons from Abroad

• Lasting Lessons From “The Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin’s Legacy

• Building Brand Advocates: The Tim Tam Story

• What Italians Can Teach Everyone About Value Extraction

• Reducing Friction: The Power of Efficiency

 

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Produced By: Social Chameleon