372. Martin Kids Don't Go To the Principal's Office: Chris Martin SVP of Wings Global Travel

"Find your passion and follow it." "If you follow your passion, you never work a day in your life." Navigating the skies and the seas of corporate travel is no easy feat, but Chris Martin, Senior VP of Wings Global Travel, has mastered the art of movement. In this high-flying episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Chris Martin live from the Offshore Technology Conference to talk about the complex world of travel logistics, where AI meets human touch, and where every journey is a lesson in culture and connection.  With a career spanning over two decades, Chris shares the evolution of the travel industry, the role of technology, and the value of diving into local communities. From chartering entire flights during a pandemic to embracing local cuisine that might just challenge your taste buds, Chris's tales are a passport to understanding the nuances of global mobility.  But it's not all about boarding passes and business trips. Chris opens up about his personal journey, from his father's influence to raising children with passions as diverse as video games and pig farming. Discover the importance of being present, the legacy of hard work, and the unexpected lessons learned from raising show pigs—yes, you read that right. Get ready for an episode that takes you from the boardroom to the barnyard, all while circling the globe.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Connect with Chris and explore the world of Wings Global Travel:- Website: wingsenergytravel.com- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chris-martin Connect with Reena:- Website: bettercalldaddy.com- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts- Twitter: twitter.com/reenareena- Instagram: instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts- Instagram Podcast: instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast We love to hear your thoughts. Leave us a review, and let us know what resonates with you. Share this episode with someone who's a travel enthusiast or simply loves a good story about life's unexpected paths. Join us for a journey that's about more than just destinations—it's about the people and experiences that shape our world. (00:00) This is the better call daddy show. Each week, I interview a guest, share stories with my dad (02:24) Wings Global Travel focuses on mission critical movement of individuals globally (05:09) Some mistakes that AI can make that still need humans to handle (06:47) We do charter flights during oil and gas business and pandemic (07:39) One thing I love most about travel is seeing new countries (09:37) OTC is the largest oil and gas conference in Houston (11:51) Walking the floor yesterday and a little bit this morning, you know, about AI (12:42) Would you encourage your own children to go into the travel industry (14:56) Your parents were in the chemical business. Well, sort of. Mom was on the purchasing side of it (17:05) Women in oil and gas are really starting to churn itself into the industry (18:27) Have your children shown an interest in what you do (19:35) How did you feel becoming a dad? Was it something that you always knew you wanted (20:31) One thing that my dad instilled in me is hard work and work ethic (22:16) My daughter's raised, I guess, three pigs now (24:39) Pigs are very intelligent animals. I've seen pigs waller in mud (25:51) I just learned how to inseminate a pig as well (27:51) Talk to me about legacy. Have you ever talked to your parents about legacy (29:30) The one place I love going the most is probably London (30:40) Is there anywhere that you've traveled that's been dangerous or that you had to take precautions (31:22) Is there anywhere on your list that you haven't been yet (32:32) What's the weirdest thing you've eaten in some of these places (36:26) Do you collect coins or artwork from your travels (39:53) What was it like raising you in a post college environment (40:43) Chris Martin's dad gave him advice on how to pass on a legacy Remember, it's not just about the miles traveled, but the memories made and the wisdom shared along the way. Tune in and let Chris Martin guide you through the world of travel, both professional and personal. 🎙️ Thanks for podcasting with Headliner!