Interview with BuckitLife CEO Doug Murphy
Check out the below interview with Doug Murphy CEO of BuckitLife (@BuckitLifeInc)!
What is BuckitLife?
BuckitLife is the online marketplace for bucket list adventures – Skydiving, Dog Sledding, Party on a Yacht, etc… With BuckitLife.ca you can discover 1000s of adventures, build your bucket list, invite and plan with friends, and purchase the adventures – all in one spot!
Why did you create BuckitLife?
In 2011, Eric and I lost our friend Kevin at age 21. This event deeply inspired us to go out and achieve our bucket list aspirations now. This inspiration came from our newfound appreciation for the fact that we don’t always have the time we may think we do. Unfortunately, finding, planning, and purchasing the adventures we wanted turned out to be an extremely time and effort intensive process, because the local adventure industry was very fragmented. Although marketplaces existed for adventure travel (like Expedia, TripAdvisor, and Trivago), there was nothing that did this effectively for local adventures like skydiving, dog sledding, and target shooting.
What sorts of adventures are on the BuckitLife platform currently?
There are too many to mention, but here are a few – Skydiving, Bungee Jumping, Dog Sledding, Exotic Car Driving/Rental, Group Travel, Animal Experiences, Target and Trap Shooting, Off Roading, Flyboarding, etc… We will be giving away some of these (along with many other prizes) at our Launch party – Feb 25th @ The Honest Lawyer.
How many adventures are on the BuckitLife platform?
Right now we have approx 60 adventures posted, but have over 1000 approved and are uploading more daily. We should have over 1000 by the end of the month (January).
What’s the most common thing you’ve seen people have on their bucket list?
Bucket lists are pretty unique by nature, but Skydiving is definitely a very popular adventure.
What’s the next thing you plan on scratching off your own bucket list?
My next adventures are Skydiving, Dog Sledding, and exploring in Thailand (ironically)
How do you monetize BuckitLife?
Adventure providers pay us a commission when we sell one of their adventures
Are there any adventures you’re hoping to add to the platform in the future?
There are MANY, but some on the top of our list include unique local adventures like the CN Tower Edge Walk.
Where do you hope to see BuckitLife in 5 years?
We hope to see BuckitLife as a global company, inspiring and supporting the realization of dreams in as many places, and with as many people as possible.
What advice do you have for students and recent alumni founding a startup?
Take advantage of the amazing programs that Hamilton, Ontario, and Canada has to offer. Besides that, trust your gut (cliché, but for a good reason).
How can people in the Hamilton community help you make BuckitLife a success?
The can help us and themselves at the same time by a) creating a bucket list on BuckitLife.ca and living life to the fullest b) Coming to our launch party on Feb 25th @ The Honest Lawyer
