Today we’d like to introduce you to Caprese Gordon
Hi Caprese, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was born in LA, Inglewood specifically. I moved to Long Beach in middle school where I consider to be my stomping grounds. I’ve taken on many hobbies and roles growing up. First I wanted to be a police officer, model, and artist. Yes, all three so it’s safe to say I have always had my hands full. By the time I reached middle school my aspirations shifted to fashion designer. So into high school that’s what I focused on. I started designing clothes for myself and others, then I began a FIDM fashion club sponsored by FIDM where we were able to curate and host a school fashion show. Later completed a year at The Art Institute of Colorado where I majored in Fashion Design. I later moved to San Diego in 2016 with my childhood best friend as she began her career in the Navy. I used art to help me adjust to my new environment. I created an Instagram page specifically for my art, and began selling tattoo designs and paintings to locals this way. All this to say, don’t limit yourself. I shuffled through several jobs when I first moved here until I began working a Technical Support role that I found would be my job for 5 years. During those 5 years, I’ve had about 3 business plans, side hustles, or monetary hobbies to make more of my time. From custom artistry, to a meal prep service, to now being an independent Travel Advisor. I began working in the travel industry because I love to travel and have visited 4 new countries this year alone. Now here I am, a little over a year in this field with over 50 paid Inquiries and 30 traveled clients. I am in love with this and cannot wait to see where this path takes me! I am currently enrolled in Johnson & Wales University for my BS in Digital Marketing & Social Media, learning and applying this to my businesses and watching it actually work has kept me motivated along with the immense support I have received. I am truly blessed.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I’d be lying if I said any of this was easy. Any time you have customer facing roles, you can never quite predict how an exchange will play out. It takes great patience and tenacity. I’ve experimented and found the best ways for me to interact with my target audience is to be completely transparent and personable. “Serious Inquiries Only” was likely said by a frustrated entrepreneur which I can completely resonate with, but I have learned to not take a “waste of time” as a waste of time. I welcome all inquiries to converse with me about what it is that I do and how my services will benefit them. Patience is truly a virtue. Sometimes interaction can be low, but that’s all based on my work ethic, consistency is key and we may all fall short at times in this crazy life. It’s just important to pick it right back up or you will lose people’s interests, and especially now where attention spans are at an all time low.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am an Independent Travel Agent for my business Trip with Caprese since 2023. I have been responsible for over 10 International and domestic traveled trips for over 30 clients since my career began. I am so proud in knowing that I was able to successfully build trusted relationships with such a great amount of clients to create everlasting memories for them to cherish forever. I love what I do because I know the feeling a vacation and new environment gives someone, gives me! I put my all into curating custom vacation packages for solo, couples, and group trips. Interaction is personable, yet professional as I want to get to know my clients on a deeper level to assure this is the vacation of their dreams and of their budget. Before meeting me, you may feel a certain vacation is just so far-fetched, but I break these trips down and show you just how obtainable and easy it really can be! I am so happy to be apart of creating these memories for such beautiful people.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
Reddit, Tiktok, Travel webinars & podcasts, E-Marketing books, and Travel Agent Networking events are some of the fun methods I use to learn about how to market my brand and target my audience.
Pricing:
- Travel Inquiry Form: $20 Research Fee
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TripWithCaprese/TravelInquiry
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripwithcaprese/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TripwithCaprese
- Other: https://linktr.ee/caprese__
Image Credits
Caprese, Khadija, Cheyenne, Kaylani
