Frequent Miler origin story - Carrie's story | Coffee Break Ep18 | 7-16-24
Jul 16, 2024
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Carrie shares her journey from meeting Greg in 2013 to joining the team in 2020. They discuss collaborations, including Redbird infographic, Necker Island videos, and website improvements. The podcast also highlights their shared love for travel and Evergreen resources.
Carrie's initial interest in Frequent Mylar stemmed from Greg's captivating presentation on Million Mile Madness in 2013, highlighting the importance of compelling content in attracting new audience members.
Carrie's evolution from a freelance project collaborator to an integral member of the Frequent Mylar team exemplifies the significance of recognizing and nurturing talent within a professional partnership, leading to successful outcomes and growth.
Deep dives
Carrie's Introduction to Frequent Mylar in 2013
Carrie's journey with Frequent Mylar began in 2013 when she attended a session where Greg was the speaker. Intrigued by Greg's presentation and past adventures like the 'billion mile madness,' Carrie's interest in Frequent Mylar grew. They later met at an event in Ann Arbor, leading to a friendship that flourished over shared interests in travel and points. The initial meeting laid the foundation for a partnership that evolved over time.
Collaboration and Friendship Evolves into Work Relationship
As their friendship deepened, Greg recognized Carrie's talents and potential contributions to Frequent Mylar. Utilizing her skills in website management and content creation, Carrie became an integral part of the team, enhancing the blog's performance and quality. Their shared passion for travel hacking and innovative content creation strengthened their work relationship, leading to successful collaborations and projects.
From Web Manager to Valued Team Member at Frequent Mylar
Carrie's transition from a web manager to a core member of the Frequent Mylar team was marked by her creativity and proactive approach to enhancing the brand. By embracing new responsibilities like redesigning the website, managing social media, editing videos, and contributing blog posts, Carrie showcased her versatility and dedication. Her impactful contributions, such as the viral Machu Picchu post, solidified her position as a valuable asset to the blog's success.
(01:37) - Carrie saw Greg speak at Chicago Seminars in 2013 - the topic was Million Mile Madness.
(02:10) - The next summer (2014) Drew and Carrie were invited to the "Ann Arbor Art Fair Do". While in Ann Arbor, they met Greg for kayaking.
(05:02) - Over the next few years, Carrie periodically did freelance projects for Greg (including an infographic about Redbird, layout design for the card page, editing YouTube videos for Greg's Necker Island visit, etc.)
(07:33) - After selling TIF in 2019, Carrie half-jokingly (but not joking at all), asked Greg if FM needed a web designer.
(09:12) - Greg decided he was actually interested, but by then Carrie had started a UX/UI course and was considering that. The indecision was brief - by early 2020 she was part of the team.
(10:17) - Here's a link to our Best Offers Page: https://frequentmiler.com/best-credit-card-sign-up-offers/