“The key to a happy life…once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.”
– Dalai Lama

Interview with Markus Wischenbart

Q: When and where were you born?
A: May 12, 1969 in Austria Tyrol in Brixlegg

Q: Did you have any Pets as a Child?
A: Yes, 2 dogs

Q: What did you do during the summertime?
A: Family vacation with my parents and sometimes working on a farm

Q: Who was your best friend in high school?
A: Robert Keiler, he was actually the person who introduced me to sales and the vacation club market. He played a big part in the start of my career and was a big influence on me.

Q: What was your favorite subject to study?
A: I always liked Mathematics

Q: What was your favorite sport?
A: I like to Ski

Q: Is there a teacher that you remember having been particularly influential?
A: Mr. Schwarz, I don’t remember his first name but I do remember that he was extremely strict.

Q: What was your first job?
A: Delivering newspapers at the age of 14

Q: What was your best job?
A: The one I have now!

Q: What was your worst job?
A: Working at my parent’s bakery being allergic to flour 

Q: Do you have children?
A:  4, 2 boys and 2 girls

Q: Do you have siblings?
A: A brother and a sister, both older

Q: Have you fought for a political cause?
A: No

Q: What is your most memorable travel experience?
A: My first visit to the Dominican Republic

Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: Creating, founding, developing, and growing Lifestyle…and still expanding!

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?
A: Sports, read, and watch films

Q: Favorite Book(s)?
A: Check my current reading list!