The Disney Bubble: How a 22-Person Trip Became a Business

13/11/2025 1h 15min Episodio 303

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AJ Matthews, founder of Be Our Guest Getaways, joins us to share how one family trip to Disney turned into a full-time business helping others experience the magic.From 22-person family reunions to the “Disney bubble” that makes your real-world problems melt away, AJ breaks down what makes Disney different, why planning it alone feels like drinking from a fire hose, and how his passion for creating memories became a thriving travel company.🎢 In This Episode: 00:00 – Intro 01:10 – How AJ started Be Our Guest Getaways 04:30 – What makes Disney vacations so different 09:15 – The “Disney bubble” explained 13:40 – The chaos of planning Disney trips alone 18:20 – How AJ helps families experience the magic 25:10 – Growing the business through word of mouth 32:00 – From DJ to travel expert 40:15 – Lessons from teaching at Pikes Peak State College 47:50 – Bringing creativity and magic into leadership 54:30 – How Disney transformed his family and career 01:00:00 – AJ’s advice for anyone chasing a dream01:10:30 – Where to find AJ and Be Our Guest Getaways🌍 Learn more: https://beourguestgetaways.com 🎙️ Follow the show: https://cosbizpodcast.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cos.bizpodcast

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