The tourism industry is having a difficult time right now. The coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult for people to travel so there are no customers. But, that doesn’t mean such businesses shouldn’t be considered by aspiring entrepreneurs in the future.
In this episode of the Fire In The Belly Podcast, Pete talks to Claire Rees, the co-director at Introbiz Sweden and Wild Spirit, about her successful journey in starting a business in the wilderness. If we’re being honest, it is not something that most entrepreneurs would risk to do. But Claire and her husband has proven that it could thrive—they grew their dog sledding business at the peak of a mountain with zero to little resources.
Their vision to expand has been paused because of the outbreak, but they’re ready to hit the play button soon. There is a lot that any entrepreneur can learn from her experience. Listen in to know more.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What is it like to run a business in the middle of nowhere? Claire likes the calmness and peace she feels being within nature. She’s always been thrilled to run a business where she can enjoy her freedom, help people, and also increase her wealth.
As Claire and her husband are running 3 businesses, internet connection is vital for them. Living far from urbanised areas can be difficult. So now, they are looking at ways to further develop the place to keep every business operation up to date as well as serve as an amenity for their customers.
Claire and her husband Richard like helping people—whether it be by helping them stay fit or giving tourists a great experience.
In their business, it’s not just people they deal with. They are also responsible of taking good care of the dogs. For example, when dogs are having a terrible day, then they don’t want to be with other people, especially the strangers. So, the dogs’ needs have to be met first. The furry friends’ disposition and health are as important as the people’s in their business.
Businesses should be able to run on their own, according to Claire. This is her vision. She wants to be able to enjoy her freedom and time with family, with or without having to be hands on in the business all the time, in the future.
Claire’s advice for entrepreneurs: Always aim for self-improvement. Do what you think is right for you. don’t let someone else dictate your path. Other people’s suggestions and feedback are just that, nothing else. It’s up to you if you want to take them into consideration. But if their words just stall you or push you backwards in terms of improvement, then it’s time to rethink, and maybe shut them out.
BEST MOMENTS
“It always has to be sustainable. I don’t want to be reactive.”
“The seclusion and the escape into the wild is the life we want to end up to.”
“I love people, but I like my space.”
“What keeps me going is the positivity that people get.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Listen to Fire In The Belly Podcast in Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-in-the-belly/id1499375061)!
Watch Kevin McCloud’s Escape to Wild on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Kevin-McClouds-Escape-Wild-Season/dp/B073HRZCGM
Book at arctic sled dog tours and stone age bush craft courses at Wild Spirit: http://wildspirit.se/
Join weekly networking events with Introbiz Sweden: https://introbizsweden.se/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Claire Rees is the co-director at Introbiz Sweden and Wild Spirit. Together with her husband, they started these two businesses centred on helping people. Introbiz Sweden focuses on networking while Wild Spirit offers dog sledding activities and bush craft courses for individuals and groups.
Connect with Claire Rees on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-and-claire-rees-4062a3a6/
ABOUT THE HOST
The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton’ from the ‘Mighty 247’ company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly’.
Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor, and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete’s background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire in The Belly’ project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly’. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting, and inspiring others.
Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person’s passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In The Belly’ is the Q&A’s - Questions and Actions!
The ‘Fire In The Belly’ brand and the programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development course, and rapid results mentoring.
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