On today’s show, I sat down with the ultimate foodie Markiss Stone, known as 'The Traveling Foodie Guyde' on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, who has transformed his passion for travel and food into a thriving online brand.

Markiss shares his journey from a humble beginning on the south side of Chicago to a military career, and finally to becoming a prominent food and travel influencer with over 141,000 followers.

We cover Markiss’ pivotal trips, his struggles and triumphs of content creation, and his ambitious dreams of visiting all Seven Wonders of the World.

He also provides invaluable advice for small business owners looking to leverage online marketing.

You are going to learn about:

• Markiss’ Transition to Full-Time Content Creation

• Balancing Ambition with Contentment

• Building an Online Brand Organically

Thank you to our partners:
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Elements Financial

Check out these great clips from the show:
01:25 Guest Introduction: Markiss Stone, Traveling Foodie Guyde
02:55 Markiss’ Journey from Radio TV Class to the Military
04:16 Life in the Military and Post-Service Education
08:46 Transition to Civilian Life and the Auto Industry
09:38 The Epiphany: Shifting from Materialism to Experiences
16:30 The Birth of Traveling Foodie Guyde
20:53 Building a Brand: From Fitness Page to Food Tours
22:42 The Power of Reels and Growing a Following
32:59 Monetizing Content and Helping Small Businesses
39:13 The Inspiration Behind Travel Content
39:48 The Importance of Enjoying Your Work
41:02 Dealing with Algorithm Challenges
41:47 Life Audit and Career Shift
45:06 Defining Success Beyond Money
46:55 Balancing Ambition and Mental Health
48:44 The Journey of Traveling Foodie Guyde
51:09 Challenges and Rewards of Content Creation
56:04 Future Plans and Goals
01:09:53 Marketing Tips for Small Businesses