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Ep 25 - From Travel Expert to Business Owner: Jase Pashley’s Ipswich Business Story
Season 2, Ep. 5
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After 18 years in the travel industry, Jase Pashley decided it was time to turn a long-held dream into reality and start his own corporate travel business.
In this episode of Your Number 1 Business Podcast, Jase shares what prompted him to step out on his own, the early stages of launching his business and why personal service remains at the heart of everything he does.
He discusses the importance of understanding a client’s business, building relationships through networking and remaining resilient through quiet periods, setbacks and the everyday challenges of business ownership.
Jase also challenges common travel myths, including whether booking online is always cheaper, whether corporate travel management is only for large companies and why a travel manager’s role continues long after the initial booking.
From customer service and cash flow to networking, work-life balance and backing yourself, this is an honest conversation about building a business around experience, trust and genuine human connection.
Your Number 1 Business Podcast features inspiring business stories from Greater Springfield, Ipswich, Brisbane and across Queensland. Each episode shares practical advice and real experiences from Australian entrepreneurs, small-business owners and community leaders.
For listeners searching for a Greater Springfield business podcast, Ipswich business stories, a Brisbane entrepreneur podcast, Queensland small-business insights or Australian business-owner interviews, this episode offers practical lessons from someone taking the leap into business ownership.
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