Conversations With U

On this Episode of Conversations with U, we speak with Heather Pastrick the VP of Sales at Enterprise. Heather shares with us some insights from her 23 years of building not only relationships with her clients but also with her team. Listen in to this intriguing conversation with Heather and gain wisdom from a veteran in her space. Heather also is involved with many philanthropic ventures which we love! You can find out more by connecting with her on LinkedIn.

On this episode of Conversations with U, we chat with our president (and my Father) Mitchell Hicks, about the current state of travel and his outlook on the future of our industry. Mitchell gives us his insight on how he's been able to weather the storm COVID has brought among his business. We finish the Epidose off on a lighter note discussing Mitchell's latest vacation to Costa Rica. He gives us the highlights, as well as what traveling internationally during the pandemic, looks like. 

Where is travel right now compared to this time a year ago, two years ago?

Where is travel headed?

What's been your biggest surprise about the pandemic in relation to travel?

What has Uniglobe done differently during these times?

You've been in the business over 30 years, what's been your secret to weathering the storms?

Recent trip to Costa Rica

Why Costa Rica? How was it?

What was your favorite part of the trip?

What was different compared to travel before COIVD?

The final question we ask everyone we have on our show. Where’s your next trip?

Today we' talk about Traveler Experience and how this looks a lot different than it did this time last year. Were joined by Steve Newton, Head of Sales at Tripkicks, who defines TX and the redesign of a T&E Program which places traveler at the center. A few of the questions we discuss in this episode are:

What does it mean to put the traveler at the center of your Travel Program? What it is that travelers need? How does a T&E Program look different today? How do you empower and give your travelers confidence? How do you constitute or benchmark a good traveler experience? What brands would you say are leading the way in TX?

On this episode of Conversations with U we talk with Dee Ann Turner. Dee Ann served as Vice President, Talent, and Human Resources for Chick-fil-A, Inc., Dee Ann has discovered the secret sauce of selecting and retaining extraordinary talent, while cultivating a remarkable organizational culture. We chat with her on how talent selection impacts not only the organization but also customer loyalty and client success. This episode is packed full of nuggets of truth, including her 3 components of creating a remarkable culture and also a few things she looked for when selecting candidates. 

Ready to put on your thinking hat? Today we have the opportunity to talk to Director of Sales at North Labs, Jared Herman. In this episode we discuss the topic of Data Modernization and the term rather known as "Digital Transformation". As we define the three main pillars within data modernization you will find that we discover the underlying foundation which are security, stability, and cost which effect global business in the marketplace. 

On this episode of conversations WIth You we talk about how to lead a Customer-Centric Organization with Dean Matt Waller. We also get the inside scoop on Matt Waller's role as the dean of the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. 

https://walton.uark.edu/be-epic-podcast/

https://walton.uark.edu/be-epic-podcast/andy-murray.php

https://walton.uark.edu/insights/customer-centric-leadership.php

Today we are taking a deep dive into what it looks like the have a healthy mindset while traveling. We are delighted to have Heather Fuselier from Wellview Health as she is a health advisor for employee of corporate companies around the country. Heather takes us into what maintaining a healthy lifestyle and setting trip goals look like so we can be the best version of ourselves no matter where we are. Get your note section out on your phone or a piece of paper and a pencil, this conversation has bullet points worth writing down! 

Want to know what the current climate is of travel domestically in the United States? We take a deep dive into the travel experience from start to finish with Michael and Steven Hicks as they had a firsthand experience at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta. Take a moment to listen to their insight as you can start preparing for your next trip with these helpful tips and updated standards for your entire future travel experience!