Episode Title: Unlocking Affordable Travel with Katy Nastro
Introduction
Dr. Allen Lycka:
- Introduction of the episode's theme: saving money on travel.
- Introduction of the guest, Katy Nastro, spokesperson for Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Travel).
- Brief background on Katy: native New Yorker, international traveler, involved in sailing events and media assignments since 2015, has visited over 40 countries and 30 US states.
Katy's Journey with Going
Dr. Allen Lycka:
- Question about how Katy got involved with Going.
Katy Nastro:
- Story of discovering the job at Going while finishing a project in Charleston, South Carolina.
- The importance of preparation meeting opportunity.
- Creating a video cover letter to stand out for the spokesperson role.
- Katy's tenure at Going: a year and nine months.
Role and Responsibilities at Going
Dr. Allen Lycka:
- Inquiry about Katy's role at Going.
Katy Nastro:
- Description of her role as the spokesperson: first point of contact for media and new subscribers.
- Responsibilities include providing comments for media, appearing on news programs, and discussing industry trends and flight deals.
- Representation of Going in a thought leadership capacity.
Origin and Growth of Going
Dr. Allen Lycka:
- Question about the founder of Going, Scott Keyes.
Katy Nastro:
- Scott Keyes' discovery of a $130 round trip fare from New York to Milan, igniting his passion for travel.
- Transition from a personal discovery to creating a resource for finding amazing flight deals.
- Growth of Going into a 75-person company, completely bootstrapped without external funding.
Service Scope and Membership
Dr. Allen Lycka:
- Discussion on the scope of Going’s services and its target audience.
Katy Nastro:
- Going primarily serves US airports, with plans to expand internationally.
- Explanation of membership levels: free domestic flight alerts, international deals, and elite membership for mistake fares and premium deals.
- Importance of staying informed about travel rights and regulations through Going’s newsletters.
Future of Going and Expansion Plans
Dr. Allen Lycka:
- Question about the future expansion of Going’s services beyond flights.
Katy Nastro:
- Future plans could include hotel deals, car rentals, and additional travel-related savings.
- Emphasis on Going’s goal to help people travel more affordably and the potential for new features and services.
How to Get Started with Going
Dr. Allen Lycka:
- Final question on how listeners can learn more and get involved with Going.
Katy Nastro:
- Directing listeners to visit www.going.com or download the Going app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Encouragement for listeners to start saving on travel and explore new destinations.
Conclusion
Dr. Allen Lycka:
- Thanking Katy Nastro for sharing valuable insights and encouraging listeners to check out Going for their travel needs.
- Reminder about the benefits of planning trips and making travel a part of life.
BIO:
Katy Nastro is the Spokesperson for Going, a flight deal and travel resource that helps more people explore the world one amazing flight deal at a time. A native New Yorker who grew up by the water, Katy has worked and traveled internationally for sailing events and media assignments since 2015. Katy has hit over 40 countries and 30 US states to date. Outside of Going, you can find her reading up on the latest restaurant openings, hitting the beach whenever possible, and, of course, plotting her next getaway.
Social Media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-nastro-168a3325/
Twitter: https://x.com/KatyNast/status/752919307374387200
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katy_nast/p/CRpEgNpjcwV/