From Growth to Grace: How Amanda Klimak Leads with Heart

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In this week’s episode, I am joined by the remarkable Amanda Klima— the President and Co-Owner of Largay Travel, a luxury travel company recognized for over a decade by Conde Nast and Travel + Leisure as one of America’s top travel agencies. With over 30 years in the industry, Amanda has turned her passion for adventure into a mission to help people experience transformative travel—and build a thriving business doing just that.

Under her leadership, Largay has grown into a 150-person strong community of travel advisors who deliver world-class experiences through their Virtuoso membership and unmatched global relationships. Amanda is also the creator of the Growing Together webinar series and serves on multiple global advisory boards, championing both innovation and human connection in travel. A speaker, mentor, and Certified Travel Industry Executive, Amanda is redefining leadership in a legacy industry by centering joy, curiosity, and personal growth.

You’ll also hear how Amanda scaled from advisor to owner, her take on entrepreneur systems like EOS, and why joyful commerce is more than a slogan—it’s a business model. Whether you’re running a travel agency or a tech startup, Amanda’s story is full of wisdom about legacy, leadership, and letting go.

Takeaways:

• Joy is a Business Strategy: Amanda proves that joy and empathy can be baked into the business model—and become a competitive advantage.
• Systems Empower People: EOS helped Largay Travel transition from reactive to proactive growth, enabling Amanda to lead with clarity and elevate her team.
• It’s Okay to Let Go: Not every client or team member is a fit forever—and knowing when to release with grace is part of sustainable leadership.
• Personal Seasons Shape Professional Strength: Amanda shares how life’s challenges clarified what matters most in business.
• Legacy is Built in Real Time: Amanda’s work is already impacting the next generation—including her daughter.

Burning Questions Answered:

1. How do you scale a service-based business without losing your values—or your joy?
2. What does it mean to build a “practitioner-led” company in the luxury space?
3. How can you use systems like EOS to grow with clarity, not chaos?
4. What are the non-negotiables when leading a team through seasons of massive change?
5. Can you run a high-growth business and prioritize kindness, family, and legacy?

Favorite Quotes:

"Not all clients are the right fit. And that’s okay. We lead with joy and values.”

“Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come from the hardest seasons.”

Guest Offers & Contact Information:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-klimak/

LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/largaytravel/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/largaytravel/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LargayTravel/

X: https://twitter.com/largaytravel?lang=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LargayTravel

Website: https://largaytravel.com/

Email: [email protected]

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