Exploring Growth: The Journey of Veg Jaunts and Journeys with Kim Giovacco

Pivot! A Vegan Business Interview Series

In this episode of Pivot! we sit down with Kim Giovacco, the visionary behind Veg Jaunts and Journeys, to uncover the remarkable story of her company's rapid expansion. Despite the setbacks of the pandemic, Kim's resilience and strategic vision helped take Veg Jaunts and Journeys to new heights.

We dive into Kim's journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, and how her background in the travel industry paved the way for her success. Plus, you'll hear how Kim transformed adversity into opportunity during difficult times, building a thriving business that offers unique vegan travel experiences worldwide.

This conversation is a raw look at the challenges and triumphs of growing a business during uncertain times. It's full of Kim's valuable tips and strategies for sustainable growth and innovation.

Tune in to learn from the inspiring journey of Veg Jaunts and Journeys.

https://www.vegjauntsandjourneys.com

Join us as we delve into the story of Veg Jaunts and Journeys with Kim Giovacco, the driving force behind this innovative vegan travel company. With a background in the travel industry and a passion for veganism, Kim has transformed her vision into a thriving business that offers unique travel experiences for the vegan community.

In this episode, Kim shares how Veg Jaunts and Journeys has evolved from a small startup to a global leader in vegan travel, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. She shares her journey of resilience and adaptation and what it's like navigating the complexities of running a travel company in a rapidly changing world.

We explore the company's expansion into new geographic regions, including Africa and Asia, the innovative tours the company offers, from European adventures to whole food plant-based experiences near national parks, and how Veg Jaunts and Journeys is shaping the future of vegan tourism worldwide.

If you're looking for valuable insights into Kim's strategies for business growth and sustainability, don't miss this episode.

Get to know Kim Giovacco and Veg Jaunts and Journeys better here: https://www.vegjauntsandjourneys.com

Show notes:
🧳 [00:43] More intimate travel experience: getting back on track after Covid.
👩‍💼 [04:05] Kim took people on tours instead of traveling by herself: creating a business with quality as the priority.
🇺🇸 [08:18] Entering the Covid without debt: oil-free tours in national parks and having tours in the States.
🤝 [12:45] Having a partner sometimes can help you expand your business: sharing ideas, helping each other and creating subsidiary offers.
🗼 [21:24] Booking for 2025 is open.
🗺️ [22:45] What trips to Europe, Safari in Africa are like: supporting the vegan scene while having your own room.
🌍 [27:10] Having vegan relationships internationally and expanding your community.
🌆 [28:24] Short tours in vegan-friendly towns.
🤩 [29:43] Don't be afraid to give up some control: growing means delegating and being sustainable.

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