Storytelling, Being Selfish and The Power of Community
Dave is an adventurer, speaker and community leader.
In 2006 he skateboarded across Australia which began his Expedition 1000 quest with the goal of completing 25 1,000 mile journeys on non-motorised transport. He’s also the founder of the YesTribe, a community of more than 10,000 people around the world. Amongst many other things he’s written 3 books and also hosts the Self Propelled podcast.
He is now working on his next big project, Big Sky Hideaway, a glamping and events space powered by renewables and community.
And that’s just scratching the surface…
Summary
Dave’s lived a fascinating life and this episode delves into a few of the incredible things he’s done.
From starting Expedition 1000 to his current adventures with Big Sky Hideaway, he’s learned a thing or two about living a happy life and the many aspects that go into running a successful business.
However, his take is far from the norm, and his experiences have moulded a refreshing view of how you should approach things like marketing, managing a team or dealing with significant challenges.
Dave has been a massive inspiration for me ever since I first heard his story, so I hope you take as much from this conversation as I have from Dave over the years.
Enjoy!
0:05:50
How did your journey to Big Sky Hideaway begin
0:06:45
Travelling in Australia
0:09:00
Skateboarding across Australia
0:14:25
Expedition 1000
0:21:50
How did Expedition 1000 lead into a ‘career’?
0:26:15
The YesTribe
0:33:30
The power of community and the FB Community Leadership Programme
0:43:00
Mental health
0:44:25
Charity work and supporting communities
0:51:20
The importance of lifelong learning
0:53:30
What personal qualities have led to success
1:00:00
Marketing strategies
1:03:00
Storytelling
1:05:00
Video course and advice for filming
1:11:00
Biggest challenges
1:14:00
Managing a team
1:15:00
Daily routines and habits
1:19:00
Advice to someone starting their own travel business
1:23:30
Big Sky Hideaway
“Find your unique selling point. We all have a unique mix of talent, experience and personality. Be prepared to work hard and learn all the skills that you need to make that business successful.”
Dave Cornthwaite
Founder, Big Sky Hideaway
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