Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Vikas Bhatnagar, Owner of World All Over, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I plan and book all kinds of travel for people (Land, All-inclusive packages, and River/Ocean Cruises) for individuals, families, and groups from all over the world based on their travel needs. All this at no cost to my services to them! I get compensated at the end by the supplier/s when the clients execute their travel/s.
Tell us about yourself
In the time of the pandemic, I had been really wanting to do something on my own! Since my family and I are passionate about travel (we have traveled to over 50 countries), I decided to help others plan to travel too to open their eyes (and minds!) and became a Travel franchise owner. As a Travel Advisor, I can help and match travelers to the right destinations and plan/book vacations for them - at ZERO cost for my services!
I am passionate about Travel and passionate about helping others! Both of these came together in the form of my business. I live in the Fort Lauderdale area, am widely traveled all over the world, am a Bollywood enthusiast, and left a high-paying corporate job to pursue my passions!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
I was able to pursue my passion, quit my corporate job, and start two businesses at the same time and keep them afloat - one a Travel Advisory Service and the other a Franchise Consulting Service.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
When there are times of lull with no income flowing in, it becomes rather difficult not to throw in the towel and go back to the high-paying corporate world. But you have to keep faith in yourself and keep going.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Know your customer and anticipate their needs of the customer.
- Don't underestimate the power of networking and marketing.
- Be prepared for anything! Keep funds aside for rainy days.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.worldallover.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldallovercp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikas.bhatnagar_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GP_Vikas
LinkedIn(Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/FranchisesAllOver/
LinkedIn(Company): https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikaas-bhatnagar-9861057/
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