The Pathfinder System: An Example Mission
This is a simple, repeatable formula that works anywhere in the world. It's just as powerful at a café in Rome as it is at "Big Joe's Crab Shack."
Embody The Pathfinder
Your role has clout. A Pathfinder is a **Global Talent Scout** for OffbeatPathfinder.com. Your mission is to find and feature unique local businesses anywhere in the world.
Your "Blaze Good" Intro:
When an owner asks what you do, here's your script: "We're talent scouts for a media platform that helps American travelers find the world's best hidden gems. Your place looks like it has a great story."
Your Mission Kit:
You get access to branded logo wear and a digital toolkit (including a Pathfinder ID in our app) to make you look and feel like the pro you are.
Enjoy The Experience
This is the best part. Order your food, have a drink, and soak it all in. A Pathfinder's work is to genuinely experience a place. Your enjoyment is part of the formula.
Examples of Mission Expenses:
- Meals & Drinks with clients
- Event & Park Tickets for features
- Hotel & Resort Stays on mission
- Gas & Mileage to locations
- Flights & Train Fare
Conduct The Interview
Our playbook shows that connecting with the owner gets the best results. Politely ask for them, tell them you'd love to feature their story, and use our provided questions to guide the chat.
Your Core Interview Questions:
- "What inspired you to open this place?"
- "What's the one thing on your menu I absolutely have to try?"
- "What's the one thing you'd love our audience to know about your business?"
Share The 'Magic Link'
When you're done, show them your personal QR code and say: **"Your feature will be live at this link soon!"** This link goes to your Pathfinder portfolio where they can see your past work and, later, their new feature.
The Automated Sales Tool:
The portfolio page your QR code links to is also your sales page. It has simple, built-in options for the business to purchase advertising or sign up. You get the commission automatically—the page does the selling for you.
Upload & Write-Off
In your Pathfinder dashboard, upload your photos, videos, and review. Then, in the Tax Portal, log your receipts and mileage. Your mission is now complete and documented for a powerful tax deduction.
Tax Portal Mini-FAQ:
What receipts do I keep? Meals, gas, tickets, hotels... basically any cost related to your mission.
How does mileage work? The IRS sets a rate per mile. Our app helps you log your business miles, and the portal calculates the total deduction value for you.
