Jetset World Travel: Redefining Leadership in the Travel Industry with Lindsey Epperly

When faced with monumental business decisions, how can leaders navigate the intricate balance between personal fulfillment and professional success? 

 

Lindsey Epperly is the CEO of Jetset World Travel, which she has scaled from a one-person operation into a team of over 80 dedicated members, recently recognized on the Inc. 5000 List of fastest-growing companies. She has been named to the Forbes Next 1000 List and was most inspired by navigating her industry’s greatest crisis while expecting her first child, a season she affectionately refers to as the “MBA I never wanted.” Lindsey is dedicated to fighting burnout and imposter syndrome while teaching others how to turn obstacles into opportunities on her podcast, Who Made You The Boss?

 

In this episode of the Crown Yourself podcast, host Kimberly Spencer interviews Lindsey Epperly, CEO of Jetset World Travel. Lindsey shares her journey of navigating the travel industry during the global pandemic, scaling her business, and the personal challenges she faced, including balancing motherhood and leadership. She discusses the emotional aspects of entrepreneurship, the importance of intentional leadership, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture. Lindsey also highlights her significant achievements, such as landing on the cover of Luxury Travel Advisor and making the Inc 5000 list, and emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives and personal growth.

 

What you will learn from this episode…

• Challenges and transformations faced by Lindsey Epperly as a leader in the travel industry during the global pandemic
• Emotional and personal decisions made by Lindsey, including balancing business and personal life
• Lindsey's struggles as a leader, feelings of burnout, and the need to let go of control to grow
• Influence of Lindsey's parents, who were entrepreneurs, on her approach to business
• Importance of understanding one's calling and empowering individuals on the team
• Impact of societal conditioning on gender roles and the need to celebrate and honor the superpowers of both men and women
• Fostering a culture of collaboration over competition within the workplace
• Lindsey's journey in the travel industry and the shift to a service-based model in her agency
• Importance of embracing diverse opinions and backgrounds within the company
• Lindsey's pivotal moments in her business journey and her commitment to personal and professional growth

 

Enjoy, sovereigns!

 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on Youtube.

 

Moments of Note:

Navigating the Pandemic (00:00:00) The impact of the pandemic on the travel industry and the challenges faced by leaders in the midst of global crisis.

 

Scaling a Travel Agency (00:02:28) The see