#29: Trav Lubinsky: The Trailblazer's Journey

The Clever Investor Show

Join Cody Sperber as he welcomes entrepreneur and investor Trav Lubinsky to an engaging podcast episode. Explore Trav's journey, from his for-purpose business to appearances on reality TV shows. Discover insights on international product sourcing, creating a unique watch brand, and integrating cause marketing. Gain valuable advice on entrepreneurship, brand building, and overcoming challenges. Dive into topics like licensing deals, e-commerce, Airbnb ventures, and the power of celebrity endorsements. Get inspired to pursue success and connect with them for assistance in setting up Airbnb properties. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

ABOUT TRAV:

Trav Lubinsky is a visionary entrepreneur known for his diverse skill set and extensive business partnerships. As the founder of Flex Watches, he gained recognition on CNBC's "The Profit" and collaborated with Marcus Lemonis for further ventures. With a relentless drive to succeed, Trav excels in identifying untapped opportunities and creating pathways to success. He has successfully licensed products for top brands like Disney, Star Wars, Universal, and Minions. Trav's portfolio showcases his versatility as an entrepreneur and investor, spanning high-end real estate, property tech, a restaurant, a marketing agency, a watch company, NFT projects, and charity tech. This well-rounded portfolio combines stability with innovation and positions Trav for continued success in the future.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Discover how Trav integrates purpose into his business model, sourcing products overseas and donating proceeds to charity through Flex Watches.

• Learn about Trav's licensing deal with Viacom for product integration on "Real World," exploring the investment, exposure, and sales generated.

• Trav reveals the initial hurdles faced in running an online business, from server crashes to inventory management and customer service.

• Trav discusses brand-building strategies, leveraging TV shows and influencers, and the charitable aspect of Flex Watches.

• Hear about Trav's achievements with Facebook ads, celebrity endorsements, and their venture into Airbnb, integrating brands for a unique guest experience.

• Discover how Trav scaled the concept of integrating brands into Airbnb properties, offering guests the chance to shop and enjoy add-ons and activities.

• Trav reflects on running Airbnb properties professionally, creative financing, and the impact of charitable initiatives, concluding with advice for success.

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SOCIAL MEDIA:

Website URL: https://travbrand.com/ https://flexwatches.com/

Trav Lubinsky IG 👉 https://www.instagram.com/trav/

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TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 - Prelude
• 00:11 - Introduction to Trav Lubinsky
• 01:52 - How Trav got into entrepreneurship
• 05:14 - Creating a brand for flex watches
• 06:47 - How Flex watches got their name
• 10:02 - Working with Viacom
• 13:56 - Building over 100 schools in third-world countries
• 17:26 - Going from zero to a million sales
• 18:11 - Running a business at the age of 25
• 20:58 - Adding value to the customers.
• 23:07 - The logistics side of the business
• 24:28 - Getting traffic from youtube and partnering with influencers
• 30:48 - How to automate and delegate tasks
• 31:54 - Building a personal brand is vitally important
• 37:00 - Finding a creative way into the game
• 40:33 - Cody Sperber’s marketing genius
• 43:51 - The value of celebrity endorsement
• 46:49 - Being vulnerable and putting yourself out there
• 51:12 - How they got into real estate during the pandemic
• 58:45 - Getting 25,000-30,000 new followers a month on Instagram
• 01:01:42 - How to make people feel phenomenal
• 01:04:51 - How to get a house ready for Airbnb
• 01:07:04 - Creative financing for the future of Airbnb
• 01:08:22 - Sales are the lifeblood of all these companies
• 01:09:11 - The most impactful charity that flex watch has supported
• 01:11:46 - How to find and follow Trav
• 01:15:47 - END

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