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Creating & Growing the Ultimate Offline Brand in 2023 - Hector Hughes | The Midnight Pod Episode 77

Sep 26, 2023
Hector Hughes, Founder of Unplugged, talks about the growth and future plans for Unplugged, the challenges of running a business in the hospitality industry, the impact of a digital detox, finding work-life balance, and optimizing pricing and balancing priorities.
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Quick takeaways

  • Unplugging from technology can provide a sense of calm and recharge, leading to better decision-making and deeper thinking.
  • Building a unique brand in the cabin space is a challenge but crucial for success in the digital detox hospitality business.

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Importance of Digital Detox

The podcast episode explores the importance of taking breaks from technology and highlights the negative effects of constant phone usage, such as reduced empathy and decreased IQ. The guest speaker shares their personal experience of feeling burnt out and craving a break from their busy life. They discuss the concept of unplugging and introduce the idea of staying in cabins where guests lock their phones away and spend a few days in nature. The guest emphasizes the value of disconnecting from technology to experience a sense of calm and recharge.

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