Hot Smart Rich with Maggie Sellers Reum

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

April 29, 2026·1h 32m
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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

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