Adventure Travel with Jake Field - The Ultimate Adventure Travel Company

Jake Field

Owner
The Ultimate Adventure Travel Company

My Name is Jake and I am the founder and owner of The Ultimate Adventure Travel Company. I have been working in the travel industry for the past 7 years and after leading many trips abroad to places like Everest base camp and Kilimanjaro i set out to pursue my dream of being a business owner and helping as many people as possible travel the world and experience their bucket list.

summary
In this episode, Jason Elkins interviews Jake Field, the owner of the Ultimate Adventure Travel Company. They discuss Jake's journey from a childhood spent outdoors to establishing his own adventure travel business. Jake shares insights on the challenges of entering the travel industry, the importance of networking, and the realities of being an expedition leader. He emphasizes the need for personal growth, the value of experience, and the significance of community in the travel sector. The conversation also touches on the skills required to succeed in guiding and running a travel business, as well as advice for aspiring adventure guides.

takeaways

• Jake's journey into adventure travel began with family outings in nature.
• The decision to pursue a career in adventure travel was influenced by his uncle.
• Training in Costa Rica was a pivotal experience for Jake.
• The reality of expedition leading includes challenges not often seen in promotional materials.
• Networking is crucial in the travel industry, especially for young professionals.
• Experience gained from bartending helped Jake develop essential people skills.
• Running a trip to Kilimanjaro boosted Jake's confidence and credibility.
• The travel industry is a close-knit community where relationships matter.
• Aspiring guides should seek opportunities to gain experience before starting their own businesses.
• It's important to understand the realities of the travel industry before diving in.

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