Today we’d like to introduce you to Erica Carr.
Erica, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
It all started when some of our best friends didn’t have time to plan their trip to Spain. They booked flights to Barcelona, but that was as far as they got. Enter me – a first-born, Enneagram 1 who couldn’t bear the thought of them showing up in a city for the first time with nothing planned to do. They gave me their trip dates, budget, and trip wish list and off I went to Hobby Lobby. Yes, the craft store. I knew that I couldn’t just book them a hotel room and activities and let that be it. I wanted it to be an experience, from the moment they started packing their bags. So I got a kraft brown paper box, a bunch of envelopes, some fun travel goodies and started planning.
Each day’s itinerary and reserved events were in a daily, sealed envelope. Included were recommended itineraries, priority access tickets to the must-see monuments, off-the-beaten-path suggestions, dining reservations, and even a two-day interim vacation to San Sebastian, Spain. Every night, they opened the following day’s folder to disclose their plans. They loved it and so did all of their friends on social media! And from there, bookitbox TRAVEL was born. And we’re so thankful for our little bundle of joy!
Has it been a smooth road?
It’s been a smooth road, but LOTS of work! As an entrepreneur, there are so many elements to juggle. It’s a constant battle of “what gets my attention right now”, vs what gets put on hold. And there is always a list of to-dos that constantly gets longer & longer.
My best advice to young women starting their entrepreneurial journey is: don’t look at where you want to be; instead, look back and see how far you’ve come. Always track success by how far you’ve come; not how close you’ve gotten to your end-goal because the reality is: you’ll never get there.
We’d love to hear more about bookitbox TRAVEL.
We’re making travel agents cool again! bookitbox TRAVEL has productized travel by delivering trips in a box that includes an entire experience before departure day. Our team offers a luxury service, which means we deliver travel experiences exactly the way each client wants it. The experience really is from start-to-vacation, beginning with a quick travel survey and complimentary consultation call, where we really dig in and get to know the client, their travel style, and what makes them say “WOW!”.
We’re mega-proud of our packaging & delivery system, our client experience, and the fact that we’ve re-invented the perception of the traditional travel agent.
So much of the media coverage is focused on the challenges facing women today, but what about the opportunities? Do you feel there are any opportunities that women are particularly well-positioned for?
Oh man, we have so many opportunities as women. Women have a unique talent for multi-tasking. And as a female entrepreneur, you also have the ability to work from anywhere, anytime you want. So for those with a family, it allows them to be present when they’re needed, and work around family schedules. For those of us without children, it provides the opportunity to travel and work remotely from anywhere in the world.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.bookitboxtravel.com
- Email: hello@bookitboxtravel.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookitboxtravel
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookitboxtravel
Image Credit:
Alexandra Haynes Photography (Alex Haynes)
Telltale Design (Lydia Kerr)
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