Travelwithlivii: How the Ultra-Rich Spend Their Money (& my secrets to be in the 1%)

How do billionaires spend their money? Luxury travel agent Olivia Ferney (@travelwithlivii) sits down with Maggie Sellers Reum to reveal how the ultra-rich travel, shop and spend - from $150k Birkins and $500k private planes to nepo baby budgets! Olivia takes Maggie inside the world of billionaire travel, celebrity client demands and the money rules of the ultra-rich. She shares the truth behind her viral client calls, what wealthy clients really want from luxury service, and how working so closely with extreme wealth has shaped the way she now thinks about money herself. They also get into nepo baby spending, the difference between fame and real wealth, and why Olivia sees everything through an ROI lens (including her own wedding!) If you want to break into the luxury market, Olivia also shares where to meet rich clients, how the ultra-rich really travel, and the small moves that can help you get better deals, upgrades and access! (00:00:00) Intro(00:01:31) How Olivia Ferney Became The Luxury Travel Agent(00:03:02) Are The Viral Luxury Travel Calls Actually Real?(00:04:49) Having Zero Fear Of Risk(00:05:54) Working With Wealthy People(00:07:49) How To Use Your Assets To Get Ahead(00:10:01) The Hidden Costs Of Building A Luxury Business(00:11:34) How To Walk Into A Room And Own It(00:11:43) The Handshake Trick For Connection(00:12:18) What To Say If You Want To Impress Someone(00:13:51) The K-Shaped Economy And Why Luxury Is Booming(00:15:26) How To Break Into The Ultra-Luxury Market(00:17:24) Where To Go If You Want To Meet Rich People(00:19:09) Does Fake It Till You Make It Actually Work?(00:21:20) How The Luxury Travel Business Really Works(00:24:37) The Hardest Part Of Working With The Ultra-Rich(00:26:10) How Olivia Handles Clients Shouting At Her(00:28:23) Pipedrive Ad(00:29:22) The Difference Between Wealthy, Rich And Famous(00:33:14) Who Actually Follows Travelwithlivii?(00:34:51) How Olivia Built A Loyal Online Community(00:37:13) Does Money Really Buy Happiness?(00:39:44) What Nepo Babies Are Really Like(00:42:27) Love, Money And Different Financial Backgrounds(00:44:29) Olivia’s Relationship With Troy(00:47:47) Finances And Contracts In Relationships(00:49:21) Why Did You Keep Him A Secret?(00:50:36) Can Ambitious Women Still Feel Feminine?(00:52:48) My Wedding Needs An ROI(00:55:44) What Billionaire Clients Teach(00:58:58) Lululemon Ad(00:59:58) Stan Ad(01:00:54) Is Success Luck Or Do You Create It?(01:01:40) How Olivia Built Real Self-Confidence(01:05:58) The Travel Hacks Rich People Actually Use(01:08:14) How To Get A Hotel Upgrade(01:09:34) How You Deal With Impossible Client Requests(01:10:57) Are You Afraid Of Being Called A B*tch?(01:13:07) The Craziest Request You’ve Ever Had(01:15:06) Most Problematic Client Request Ever(01:16:24) Rapid Fire: The Last Thing Olivia Bought(01:16:41) Rapid Fire: Olivia’s Last Expensive Purchase(01:17:02) St Barts Or The South Of France?(01:17:48) Olivia’s Dream Travel Destination Right Now(01:18:16) Taylor Swift, Drake Or Kylie Jenner’s Plane?(01:19:00) Aman Or One&Only?(01:19:23) The Most Expensive Thing A Client Asked Olivia To Buy(01:19:50) The Most Expensive Hermès Bag Olivia Has Sourced(01:20:05) Hotel du Cap Or Villa d’Este?(01:20:27) The Hardest Restaurant Reservation To Get Right Now(01:21:56) The Most A Client Has Spent In 24 Hours(01:22:50) The Most Overrated Luxury Destination(01:23:10) Are The LA Celebrity Tunnels Actually Real?(01:23:33) Olivia’s Most Expensive Business Mistake(01:23:56) The Best Spot For A Confidential Lunch In LA(01:24:21) Where Olivia Would Go To Completely Disappear(01:25:26) Olivia’s HSR Love Note ⸻ Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/HSR Lululemon -Head to http://Lululemon.com for new drops every Tuesday Stan - Learn more at http://getstanley.ai/maggie ⸻ Olivia Ferney is the founder of Travel With Livii and co-owner of Top Tier Travel, where her Concierge+ membership handles travel for some of the world’s most elite clients, from celebrities and athletes to executives and family offices. Known for sold-out suites, impossible last-minute requests, and access to the world’s most exclusive events. Olivia has built a business around discretion, access, and high-level execution. She is also quietly preparing to launch a new project this June called Passport, so keep your eyes out. Follow Olivia Ferney here: instagram.com/travelwithlivii Check out Top Tier Travel: https://toptier.travel/ ⸻ Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Subscribe to the Hot Smart Rich newsletter: https://hotsmartrich.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices