LEAVE THE OLD 9-5 BEHIND interview with Edgar Tejada | Episode 33

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Taking the first step can be the hardest, and leaving that steady paycheck, aka 9-to-5, can be extremely difficult.

Now, the entrepreneur's lifestyle isn’t easy, and it's not for everyone, especially at the same time.

But once you have that itch and find your passion, it's up to you to invest in yourself and pursue what makes you happy.

Today, we discuss what it takes to transition from a day job to turning your passion into your new career. Edgar Tejada, who successfully made that transition and owns Panama Tours Company, joins us.

TOPIC POINT 1: Find your passion and pursue it

• Find your passion and pursue it
  • There is a simple 3-step process
    • 1. Discovering and Defining Your Passion:
      • Self-Exploration: Identify what truly excites and motivates you. This can be hobbies, interests, or activities you lose track of time doing. Use tools like journaling or taking personality assessments to gain deeper insights.
      • Research and Validation: Once pinpointed your passion, research potential career paths. Look for examples of people who have successfully turned similar passions into professions and understand the market demand and opportunities.
    • 2. Skill Development and Mastery:
      • Education and Training: Invest time in learning and mastering the skills required to excel in your chosen field. This can include formal education, online courses, workshops, or self-directed learning.
      • Practical Experience: Gain hands-on experience through internships, volunteering, freelancing, or starting small personal projects. Real-world practice helps you refine your skills and build a portfolio that showcases your abilities.

• • • 3. Building a Personal Brand and Network:
      • Personal Branding: Establish a solid brand that reflects your passion and expertise. Use social media, a personal website, and other platforms to share your journey, showcase your work, and connect with like-minded individuals.
      • Networking:** Actively build a network within your chosen industry. Attend industry events, join professional organizations, and connect with mentors who can provide guidance and support. Networking opens doors to opportunities and helps you stay inspired and informed.

• • By focusing on these areas, you can effectively transition from having a passion to building a fulfilling and sustainable career around it.

TOPIC POINT 2: The transition from 9-to-5 to a startup interview with Edgar Tejada

• We are joined by Edgar Tejada, who successfully made that transition and owns Panama Tours Company.

LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE. INTERVIEW with Edgar Tejada

• Welcome Edgar Tejada
  • With over 15 years of experience and a proven track record of driving growth, identifying opportunities, establishing partnerships, and promoting brand expansion, Edgar is the ideal guest to speak to all of us.
  • Holding strategy leadership roles with tech giants such as Dell and Samsung
  • Edgar has taken his vast leadership experience and passion for innovation to start multiple businesses.
  • Edgar took time from his busy schedule to share his journey from tech leadership to starting a boutique touring business
• What they are knowledgeable about travel industry startup
• Notable accomplishments
  • 1 - At Samsung, he led strategy and planning teams that supported 32+ countries, including all Central American and Caribbean nations.
  • 3 - He’s Vice President of Dealhappi, a worthy challenger of the crowned leader of deal sites like Groupon

And the man knows Panama like nobody else…this is my conversation with Edgar Tejada.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What is the Panama Tours Company?
2. What did you do before Panama Tours?
3. What inspired you to start Panama Tours Company?
4. What sets your company apart from other tours in Panama?
5. How do you promote and market your business?
6. How do you ensure your tour guides provide travelers with an authentic, immersive experience rather than just reciting scripted information?
7. With the rise of technology and online booking platforms, how do you maintain a personal touch and connection with your customers throughout their journey with your company?
8. Do you have any plans for your business that you want to share with our listeners? Remember, these are fellow entrepreneurs who love to travel.

WHAT TO READ “Be a Free Range Human”

• About the author: Marianne Cantwell
• How it relates to our topic
  • Work and live the life that you want, not the life that others want you to live or you are told to.
  • Positive and realistic stimulant to help you think outside of the box that others have put you and themselves in.
• Three (3) key takeaways from the book and how it helps the listeners
  • Take away 1
    • Unleashing your Passion for your career
  • Take away 2
    • Escaping career cage
  • Take away 3
    • Embrace your authentic voice
• How to purchase the book
  • • https://www.amazon.com/Be-Free-Range-Human-Escape/dp/B0C9MVC3DD/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2QOV4R7L13BQW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.P9yDtdndPxsJTelX1wTI_w.tiDGHoBy9hgksqXzAke-M5rF7dYInM8O6_D0JOEjr4Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=Be+a+Free+Range+Human+Marianne&qid=1714934024&s=audible&sprefix=be+a+free+range+human+marianne+%2Caps%2C354&sr=1-1

TAKE-A-WAYS = FREE OFFER(S)
Business plan - https://www.bplans.com/sample-business-plans/

Links to Research:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/panama/overview

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-biggest-industries-in-panama.html

https://www.statista.com/topics/2847/panama/#topicOverview

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