Why He Is Building The Startup That Is Reinventing Travel in America
🚆 Could overnight sleeper trains revolutionize travel in America? In this episode of Beyond The Wealth, host Andres Sanchez sits down with Joshua Dominic, co-founder of Dreamstar Lines, to explore the bold startup that’s reimagining how Americans travel—luxuriously and efficiently.
Joshua shares the story behind launching a luxury travel startup that aims to compete with planes and long drives by introducing overnight sleeper trains with car ferry service. From his early inspiration while backpacking through Europe and Asia to negotiating track access with Union Pacific, this episode dives deep into the startup journey, logistics, and vision behind Dreamstar.
We cover:
- Why train travel disappeared in the U.S.
- What makes this business model finally viable
- The future of sustainable and comfortable transportation
- The surprising demand from families, pet owners, and business travelers alike
If you're passionate about innovation in travel, building from zero to one, or simply love stories of bold entrepreneurship, this one's for you.
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Contents of the video
00:00 "Medium-Distance Travel Insights"
05:16 European Train Travel Fascination
06:35 Myanmar Adventure: Stupas and Empty Trains
12:42 "Unexpectedly Prepared for Success"
13:36 Rebuilding History Using First Principles
18:03 "Future-Proofing Ideas Through Critique"
22:58 Reviving Sleeper Trains for Day Use
25:59 Technological Shifts in Transportation History
27:36 Bridging Amtrak Service Gap
32:28 Revolutionizing Car Rental Access
36:14 Advice to 18-Year-Old Joshua?
39:30 Optimism, Kindness, and Social Trust
40:43 "Thanks, Joshua, for Insights"
