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Tony Wheeler
Co-founder of Lonely Planet, a travel guide book publisher, which he sold for $115 million. He is known for his adventurous travels and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Oct 8, 2024
• 60min
The Man Who Made $115M by travelling The World - Tony Wheeler, Lonely Planet
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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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