Today we’d like to introduce you to Sue Rudolph.
Hi Sue, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I started in 1994. I was a Software Engineer in Aerospace prior. I lost my job and there were very few engineering jobs available at the time. I met someone who owned a travel agency, and she asked if I wanted to do outside sales. I started to work for her temporarily until the job market got better. I found I really liked it and so after a few months, I decided to open up my own agency not really knowing anything about running a business or sales and marketing. It was definitely a rough road, and I made a lot of mistakes, but I managed to survive and grow to be successful.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
No, definitely not a smooth road. I had to learn all the skills necessary to run a business. I didn’t have a business plan and I was trying to sell everything to everyone instead of specializing. I took a lot of classes, talked to a lot of successful travel professionals and other business owners and did a lot of networking. I had to learn as I went along. I had not done much traveling at that time and there was no internet to research what I needed to know.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Absolutely Amazing Travel?
I help travelers experience a destination not just see it. I create itineraries to Exotic locations where you meet the locals, immerse yourself in the culture and get up close to nature and wildlife. I also specialize in active adventures – running, cycling and hiking tours worldwide. I have been a long-distance runner and cyclist for many years. I sell what I am passionate about. With my years of experience in the travel industry and my experience as a runner and cyclist, I am able to create amazing adventures for my clients. I also organize an event in Kenya, the Kenya Wildlife Marathon. It is a marathon, half-marathon, 10K and 5K and is sold as a complete travel package. The race takes place in a private game conservancy where you see zebras, giraffes, wildebeests and other wildlife. The package includes the race, accommodations, meals, transportation, sightseeing and game drives in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. I donate some of the profit to the Kenya Wildlife Trust to help endangered wildlife. I am extremely passionate about wildlife conservation, and I am proud to be able to help.
What matters most to you?
It is really important to me that my clients have a memorable travel experience. I listen closely to what they want and do whatever I can to make it happen. I am also really passionate about responsible tourism and giving back to the communities. As I said before, wildlife conservation is very important to me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://amazingtravel.com https://amazingrunningtours.com https://kenyawildlifemarathon.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/absolutely.amazing.travel https://instagram.com/amazing.running.tours
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