Hugh Whalan l Destination Entrepreneurs

Hugh Whalan l Destination Entrepreneurs


Latest Episodes

DE 014 – Making money from artisanal wine in South America
October 18, 2014

I love a good bottle of wine as much as the next guy, so I was thrilled to finally find someone like Peter Toot, an American who has started boutique vineyards in Argentina and Uruguay. Peter arrived in Latin America with passable Spanish,

DE 013: How researching your business idea can save years of your life, and get you some nice cow horn!
September 17, 2014

Doing research on your business idea sounds kind of boring, but it can save you years of your life and maybe even hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s something that almost everybody overlooks when they start their first business,

DE 012: 18 countries for $0, and a fashion label that Michelle Obama will wear
August 24, 2014

Maryanne paid for her backpacking trip around 18 countries by selling small collections of clothing she made with local fabrics in each of those countries. She used that experience to start a fashion label in Ghana.

Destination Entrepreneur Series: The lowest risk way to start a business in Africa
August 15, 2014

Zoe Cohen produces her Zoko Bags in Kenya. She got her start as a destination entrepreneur while she was getting a guaranteed weekly pay check. Here's how.

DE 011: Breakups and startups. How dating advice can help you set up shop overseas
August 10, 2014

What do dating and starting a business have in common? Fear and unrealistic expectations. Thankfully, some techniques used in the dating world can help you take your first steps towards starting a business.

DE 010: Can you afford it? Living overseas comfortably, for $1000 per month
July 27, 2014

You can live overseas for less than you currently pay in rent. But only if you make some smart decisions early on.

Destination Entrepreneur Series: How To Not Come Home From Your Next Vacation, And Start A Business Instead
July 19, 2014

You don't have to be stuck at that desk all summer. Here's how Bianca Forzano left her office and ended up with a thriving company that she operates from the beach.

DE 009: Making a niche business idea work
June 30, 2014

China and punk rock vinyl are not two things you typically associate with each other. Despite this, Nevin has figured out how to combine his passion for both into a viable business. His story is a fantastic example that whatever niche idea you are th...

6 (crap) excuses you tell yourself
June 25, 2014

We all do it, and we know we do it. The big, life changing decisions are the ones you often leave until the absolute last minute... after you have done the dishes, cleaned up the house, done your taxes and paired all those uneven socks. It's important to

Destination Entrepreneur Series: From Backpacker To Media Mogul
June 19, 2014

Find out how this 26-year-old started a newspaper in a foreign country.