In Episode 016 of the #kilnroadtrip, created and produced by The Swell Pod, hosts Spencer McKeown and Josh Taylor interview Rilee Buttars, CEO of Donde, during the Kiln Road Trip. We discuss Rilee's mission to make travel accessible for employees through her company, which partners with businesses to offer travel benefits. Rilee shares her belief in storytelling as a superpower and recounts her entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges of pitching her idea to companies.
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Instagram: @rbuttars
Twitter:@rbuttars
Check out Donde: godonde.com
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Location: Kiln. SLC
The Kiln Road Trip: Uncovering Deep Truths with 100 Pleasantly Rebellious Humans. 10 days. 5 States. 3,580 Miles.100 Interviews! Daily episodes starting on March 5, Monday to Friday, for the next 100 days, followed by a short documentary and a book about the journey.
Thank you to the partners and sponsors who made the kiln.roadtrip possible: Kiln, Moterra, Torus
And thank you to the crew who helped us document and share the journey: Denisse Leon, Ty Cottle, Nathan Clark, Findlay McKeown
Bullets:
- Interview with Rilee Buttars, CEO of Donde
- Purpose of the Kiln Road Trip
- Rilee Buttars' passion and journey in founding Donde
- Challenges of making travel accessible and affordable
- Unique approach of Donde in providing travel benefits
- Strategies for getting companies to adopt Donde's travel benefits
- Support and admiration from the hosts of The Swell Pod for Rilee's work
- Discussion on creating a movement and taking an idea to execution
Timestamps:
The Kiln Road Trip (00:00:03) Introduction to the purpose of the road trip and the challenge to interview 100 pleasantly rebellious individuals.
Interviewing Rilee Buttars (00:00:54) Introduction to Rilee Buttars, CEO of Donde, and her work in helping companies reward their employees with travel and experiences.
Rilee Buttars' Passion and Superpower (00:01:31) Rilee describes her passion for problem-solving, connecting with people, and her storytelling superpower.
Rilee Buttars' Background and Energy (00:03:04) Discussion about Rilee's childhood, her high energy, and her experiences that led her to create Donde.
Creation of Donde and Its Purpose (00:03:45) Rilee explains the purpose of Donde to make travel accessible and the importance of travel in changing perspectives.
Naming Donde and Its Unique Approach (00:05:43) Rilee discusses the origin of the name "Donde" and the unique approach of the company in addressing travel accessibility and affordability.
Challenges Faced by Donde (00:12:25) Rilee talks about the challenges of getting companies on board with Donde's travel benefits and the difficulty in changing the corporate mindset.
Donde's Strategy for Overcoming Challenges (00:15:15) Rilee discusses the strategy of working with channel partners and brokers to promote Donde's benefits and rewards in organizations.
Closing Remarks and Sponsor Acknowledgment (00:17:23) The hosts express appreciation for Rilee's work and thank the sponsors and partners who made the Kiln Road Trip possible. They also promote Kiln's co-working and flex office community.
The Kiln Road Trip (00:18:44) Discussion about the luxury campervan rental company, Motor Campervans, and their top-of-the-line vans for iconic road trips.
Taurus Home Energy Storage (00:19:55) Promotion of Taurus, a leading home energy storage company, and the benefits of their energy storage solutions.
Creating a Movement (00:21:00) Rilee Buttars, CEO of Donde, shares insights on taking an idea and creating a movement, emphasizing the importance of asking for help and borrowing confidence.
Ancestral Origins (00:23:30) Light-hearted banter about ancestral origins and the speaker's connection to England and Idaho.
Conclusion and Call to Action (00:24:43) Closing remarks and a call to action to follow the Kiln Road Trip journey on social media and subscribe to the podcast.
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