Secret Leaders The Man Who Made $115M by travelling The World - Tony Wheeler, Lonely Planet
Oct 8, 2024
Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, shares his adventurous journey from modest beginnings to building a $115 million travel empire. He recounts the chaotic inception of his iconic guidebooks, forged from personal travel experiences. Tony discusses the challenges of selling to a major corporation and how travel impacts personal growth far beyond traditional education. With insights into balancing ambition and social responsibility, he illuminates the joys and complexities of transforming a passion for travel into a successful business.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Chaos: The Birth of Lonely Planet
02:24 • 11min
Navigating the Transition from Entrepreneurship to Acquisition
13:30 • 4min
Navigating Security and Timing in Business
17:07 • 6min
Travel, Media, and Entrepreneurship
22:38 • 10min
The Transformative Power of Travel
33:04 • 27min
Exploring Wealth and Travel Choices
01:00:20 • 2min
Streamlining International Payments for Businesses
01:02:44 • 2min