Learn how to transition from a 9-to-5 office job to a full-time travel content creator so you can travel the world. Jordan Campbell tells the story of her transition from an office job to a full time travel content creator. She reflects on the initial challenges of entrepreneurship, explains how to avoid the #1 mistake when building your website, and then gives personal brand building tips and advice for how to market yourself. Jordan explains the current mission of her brand, Global Debauchery, and how it has evolved over the years. She also talks about her involvement in the Wanderful community, the role of travel in her marriage, and how travel has impacted her as a person. You’ll also learn how to meet Matt and Jordan in person at the upcoming WITS Travel Creator Summit.
Hosted by Matt Bowles
336: How to Become a Full-Time Travel Content Creator, Build Your Personal Brand, Market Yourself and Find Community with Jordan Campbell
Episode #336: How to Become a Full-Time Travel Content Creator, Build Your Personal Brand, Market Yourself and Find Community with Jordan Campbell
Hosted by Matt Bowles
336: How to Become a Full-Time Travel Content Creator, Build Your Personal Brand, Market Yourself and Find Community with Jordan Campbell
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About the Guest
Jordan Campbell
Jordan Campbell is an off-beat traveler with a penchant for tasty beverages and the creator of the award-winning brand Global Debauchery. Her travel content is devoted entirely to the overindulgence of wanderlust. She left her six-figure corporate job as a Creative Director working on multimillion-dollar brand campaigns and websites to pursue her passion for travel, and helping other people to travel deeper. She has now been to over 75 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and all 7 continents.
What You'll Learn
- How to Leave your 9-to-5 job and become a full time travel content creator
- How to grow your personal brand and market yourself
- How to find and join amazing travel communities
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MEET MATT AND JORDAN AT THE WITS TRAVEL CREATOR SUMMIT 2025 IN NEW YORK CITY (Get a $75 discount here)
CHECK OUT JORDAN’S COURSES (use code “Maverick” for a special discount)
TOP 3 BOOKS THAT JORDAN RECOMMENDS
TOP 2 PEOPLE WITH WHOM JORDAN MOST WANTS TO HAVE DINNER
TOP 3 FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
TOP 3 BUCKETLIST DESTINATIONS
LOCATIONS WHERE THE INTERVIEW TOOK PLACE
- Matt: Asheville, North Carolina
- Jordan: Washington, DC
SCHOOL THAT JORDAN ATTENDED
APP JORDAN RECOMMENDS
COMMUNITIES JORDAN IS INVOLVED WITH
UNIQUE BAR DISTRICT IN TOKYO
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OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
CONTACT AND FOLLOW JORDAN
- Jordan on LinkedIn
- Jordan on X
- Global Debauchery Facebook
- Global Debauchery Website
- Global Debauchery Instagram
- Global Debauchery TikTok
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Time Stamped Show Notes
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[1:32] Jordan’s Professional Career Trajectory
[4:43] Transitioning from an Office Job to a Full Time Travel Content Creator
[7:58] Initial Challenges in Becoming an Entrepreneur
[9:44] Personal Brand Building Tips
[11:41] How to Avoid the #1 Mistake When Designing a Website
[13:44] How to Market Yourself
[15:48] How to Work with Jordan and Take Her Courses at a Discount
[18:17] Jordan’s Connection with the Wanderful Community
[21:17] Meet Matt and Jordan at the Upcoming WITS Travel Creator Summit
[24:14] The Global Debauchery Brand Mission Today
[26:33] The Role of Travel in Jordan’s Marriage
[29:03] How Travel Has Impacted Jordan as a Person
[30:24] What Travel Means to Jordan
[32:49] The Lightning Round
[45:46] Follow and Connect with Jordan
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