How One Woman Built a Flexible Home-Based Travel Business Around Her Life (That Pays!)

In this episode of the Work It Like a Mum Podcast, we chat with Hannah Fleming, founder of Ocean Bug Travel, about her journey from running a stressful homewares business to creating a thriving, flexible travel business and network marketing venture.

Hannah shares her honest experience of pivoting her career, building a business around family life, and breaking through industry stereotypes.

What We Cover:

• Hannah’s journey from law to entrepreneurship and key lessons from her first business.
• Discovering the travel business and why it was the perfect fit.
• Running a travel booking business: client types, logistics, and insider tips.
• Understanding commissions and strategies to maximise earnings, including cruises.
• The network marketing side: myths, the real model, and uncapped income potential.
• How this industry empowers women and contributes to closing the gender pay gap.
• Opportunities from global expansion and being an early adopter.
• Practical advice for starting a flexible, low-risk business.

Key Takeaways:

1. Experience Matters: Skills from previous ventures are invaluable, even if that business didn’t succeed.
2. Flexibility + Income: A travel and network marketing business can offer flexible work hours, low startup costs, and uncapped earning potential.
3. Personalised Service Wins: Clients value expertise and time-saving services, especially for complex travel bookings.
4. Network Marketing is a Business: Success depends on effort and commitment—not “get rich quick” schemes.
5. Women Thriving: Industries without glass ceilings enable ambitious women to earn, lead, and close the gender pay gap.
6. Low-Risk Entry: With a small monthly subscription, you can start your own travel agency without high upfront costs.

Why Listen:
If you’re a parent, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone looking for a business that fits around your life, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

Show Links:

Connect with our host Elizabeth Willetts here

Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn here

Follow Ocean Bug Travel Here

Find Out More About Ocean Bug Travel Here

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