#2 - Matt: Meet the Man Who Ditched His 9-5 Selling Mortgages to Become a Paddleboarding, Cliff-Jumping Tour Guide

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Bizpirations

Jake Alexander

10 episodes

16 hours ago

This isn't another series about million-dollar ideas. It's about every day people. People like you, like me, who chose to a different path. They chose to pursue their passion. That lingering business idea in the back of their head. And I am here to share their stories. Engineer --> rainforest spice farmer Mortgage broker --> Paddleboard/Waterfall tour operator Data Analysts --> Freediving center owner/operator These stories and more, every other Saturday.

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#2 - Matt: Meet the Man Who Ditched His 9-5 Selling Mortgages to Become a Paddleboarding, Cliff-Jumping Tour Guide

Bizpirations

1 hour 13 minutes 32 seconds

1 year ago

#2 - Matt: Meet the Man Who Ditched His 9-5 Selling Mortgages to Become a Paddleboarding, Cliff-Jumping Tour Guide

In this episode, we travel with Matt to the scenic landscapes of Costa Rica, where he transformed his passion for adventure into a thriving tourism venture. Matt candidly shares the hurdles of bureaucracy and the cultural shock of setting up a business in a foreign land, juxtaposing the bustling pace of American business with the laid-back rhythms of Costa Rican life. He recounts tales of perseverance, from modest operations to a booming enterprise, and the entrepreneurial spirit that turned unexpected challenges into exciting opportunities.

We'll paddle through the evolution of Paddle 9, from its grassroots in paddleboarding to becoming trailblazers in the region's tour industry. Matt opens up about his journey of self-discovery, the switch from the financial world to manual labor, and the profound lessons learned from a journey started alongside his associate, Brian. Discover how a combination of strong community ties, continuous improvement, and an unyielding commitment to safety and customer service carved out a niche for Paddle 9 amidst Costa Rica's lush paradise.

So grab your life jacket, and let's dive into the captivating tale of adventure, adaptability, and the art of embracing change—right here on Bizpirations.

- Jake

Paddle9 - paddle9sup.com

Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction

06:35 Lack of communication leads Matt to wonder

12:17 How do you start paddleboarding?

17:27 3 Key elements of paddleboarding

23:38 How do you teach people to jump off waterfalls?

28:21 Paddle Nine innovates with advanced kayak technology

32:30 Extra guides ensure everyone enjoys safe experiences.

40:32 Manuel Antonio's tourism growing with positive impact

43:59 Matt’s first success leads to crazy expansion

52:57 Pushing the vehicle (and the limits)

54:07 What is a retro dislocation treatment?

01:00:54 Why people hide injuries and how to avoid it

01:07:13 The business transition

01:12:07 Promoting tours via Instagram, TripAdvisor, and website

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