61: The Biggest Takeaways from Travel Con: Lessons I Learned

Is Travel Con worth it for travel creators or is online networking better?I just got back from Travel Con and wanted to give you my hot takes and lessons. If you've been feeling stuck in your content creation journey, struggling with community building, or debating how to create content that lasts, this episode is packed with insights straight from TravelCon. Discover why in-person networking is a game-changer for content creators and how to use it to grow your brand.Learn how to balance creative passion with smart business strategies so you can thrive without burning out.Get practical tips on avoiding "shiny object syndrome" and staying focused on your long-term content goals.Resources & Links Mentioned:📍 Follow me on Instagram: @travelcontentwriting and let me know if we met at TravelCon! 🎙️ Want to learn more about building a community as a creator? Search "community" in my podcast archives. 📚 Book Recommendation: Essentialism – Learn how to work proactively instead of reactively. 🔥 Interested in UGC for travel? Check out Maddie Garrett's UGC program (DM me for a discount code!).Let me know which travel conference you're attending next—I’d love to connect! 🚀Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5Say hi on InstagramJoin Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.  You’ll get:  ✔ monthly business systems  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”Sign Up HERE