In order to successfully serve clients in business-to-business relations, one has to know a lot about entrepreneurship. Well, Connor Mulvey is a great example of somebody who has mastered these skills. As a graduate of Loyola University Maryland, he got his bachelor’s degree with a focus in finance and economics. Since then, Chicago native Connor Mulvey secured a job with the Genesis Group, LLC where he has been for over five years. His current role is that of a junior associate who oversees most of the projects in the B2B sector as well as marketing. Outside of work, Connor Mulvey does a lot of physical activities related to running and resistance training.
What is your favorite thing about traveling?
I enjoy it because it gives me an escape. I love the thrill of getting on an airplane or planning a long drive because I know that some new adventures will come soon. Also, I am a very out-going person that takes advantage of every trip and meet as many people as possible. Whether they are some associates or complete strangers does not matter at all. As long as we can get along, I try to enjoy their presence and share some fun experiences.
Lastly, I love traveling because it is a perfect way to humble yourself. When you see how other cultures operate, you often realize that there are many things that you could be doing differently. Not to mention that you frequently also recognize how lucky you may be with your own circumstances.
Is traveling something you consider a hobby or a lifestyle? How did you get started?
It is more of a hobby. As much as I would like to make it a lifestyle, I do not have the time that is needed. If I did, however, it would certainly be my main priority as there are many locations that I am looking forward to visiting at some point in my life. As far as getting started, I think that some of the trips that I took when I was in college were definitely instrumental to me falling in love with traveling. Even though these were ventures with low budgets, I had a lot of fun because of the people that came with me and the destinations that were explored.
What are some travel tips you’d give to an inexperienced traveler?
First of all, calm down. Whether you are taking an international trip or simply going to a city nearby, you should collect yourself and let go of any fear that you have. The reason why is that traveling while being anxious of everything will ruin your experience. You will be too busy worrying about things to realize how beautiful your surroundings may be. So, try to focus on the things that you can control and do a good job with making sure that your planning is detail-oriented and timely.
Where would you like to go?
I want to visit Spain and probably Portugal since they are next to one another. Madrid and Barcelona have been on my bucket list for a long time. I will probably make this my next overseas trip. Until then, however, I will most definitely go to some of the states surrounding me. I always love going to Illinois because Chicago is my true home. Whenever there, I also take a trip to some smaller cities that I loved visiting as a kid. Other than that, I definitely want to take a trip to Mexico at some point. This, however, will take a backseat to my Europe-based endeavors.
Do you travel alone? Why?
I do not. In fact, I cannot even remember the last time when I went on a trip all by myself. The reason why is that I really enjoy having people around me and traveling is a perfect way to accommodate this preference. Also, having good company can help you turn an unsuccessful trip into one of the most fantastic experiences that you ever had.
Do you travel light, or do you pack up the house?
It mostly depends on the type of journey that I am taking as well as the company that is coming with me. If my friends and I are engaging in some leisure traveling, I will not take more than the bare minimum. So, if I am staying somewhere for a week, I will bring enough clothes to last me those seven days. Other than that, I do not really carry much. In my opinion, the more stuff you carry, the higher the risk of losing something important.
