Burko Artem Ihorovych

Opened during the pandemic, weathered the invasion — and Keep moving as a guiding principle

My name is Artem Burko, and today I am an entrepreneur in the travel industry and the director of  Dynamic Travel Services.

Dynamic Travel Services - is a new brand that fully reflects our approach to work.

Dynamic is about dynamism: both in our online solutions and in our day-to-day operations.

Travel Services is about the wide range of services we provide to both travelers and agents.

Our motto - Keep moving. These are not just words, but a principle we live and work by. We do not stop, even during the most difficult periods: the COVID-19 pandemic, the full-scale invasion, and other challenges have only made us stronger and pushed us to move forward with even greater confidence.

I have never built my path around specific financial goals—to earn 1 000, 10 000, or 100 000 dollars. What has always mattered more to me is whether I feel a connection to what I do. If there is genuine interest and energy, everything else follows as a result.

I did not chase money—and, as experience has shown, money came when I was in the right place and doing what truly mattered to me.

If I had to name the main principle in business, it is very simple: do not be afraid.

At the beginning, there are always plenty of fears: the unknown, risks, responsibility. But you have to face them. What seems difficult and frightening today becomes familiar and understandable tomorrow.

Every entrepreneur has their own story. No two paths in business are alike, so there are no universal recipes. But the ability to act despite fear is what unites everyone who keeps moving forward.

I consciously choose where to invest my time and energy—in business as well as in life. This applies to professional decisions, personal priorities, and even participation in business communities. Everyone has their own path, and it is important to find what feels right for you.

Looking ahead, in my personal life I want to preserve what I already have: family, stability, and balance. In business, I am driven by scale. My goal is to build a multinational company with a presence in 5–7 countries. This is a goal for the next 10 years.

At the same time, life has taught me to be flexible: the pandemic, the war, and other circumstances have shown that not everything is up to us. So I keep moving toward my goal while leaving room to adapt—reality always brings its own adjustments.

The issue of helping the military is also important to me. I support people I personally trust—people I have known for years. This is a deliberate approach: instead of making donations at random, I choose targeted assistance for specific needs. This can mean purchasing equipment, vehicles, or other essentials—all through trusted contacts. I do not publicize this activity because I believe such things do not need to be made public.

I also value trusted people in my professional circles. I can recommend people I know personally and trust in the fields of helping the military and charitable work. For me, what matters is not big names, but real action and accountability.

Ultimately, my story is about movement, choice, and being honest with myself. I am building a business not only for the results, but for a process that has meaning. That is what gives me the energy to keep moving forward.

If I do not feel an inner connection — I do not do it, regardless of the profit

How did you come up with the business idea?

For me, interest in the work is essential. If I am not interested in something, I do not do it. Regardless of the potential profit, if I do not feel an inner, energetic connection, it makes no sense. It is not about finances, but about whether it feels right to «me».

I have worked in this field all my life, and at a certain point I realized I had reached the end of the road as an employee. I could not see any further development: whatever the company, it would have been the same path. Essentially, I was going around in circles. That was when I decided to start my own business.

Decisiveness and the ability to take responsibility for the consequences

What key skills helped you launch your business?

First and foremost, decisiveness: the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for their consequences.

Sales, a team, and stabilization — three fundamentals that determine survival

What were the 3 most difficult challenges you overcame in the first years?

Increasing sales volume Finding and building a team Stabilizing sales

These are basic things, but they are what determine whether a business survives in its early stages.

The pandemic at launch and the invasion two years later — if there is a will, there is a way

What crises has your business faced, and how did you overcome them?

We opened during the pandemic, and two years later the full-scale invasion began. That is why I am convinced that if there is a will, there is always a way. Every crisis is a challenge, but also an opportunity to adapt.

An exclusive product and a professional team enabled us to stand out and scale

Which decisions proved most effective for the company's growth?

Finding an exclusive product Building a professional team

These were the factors that enabled us to stand out in the market and scale.

At the peak of sales, I decided to scale — and lost $100 000

What mistake do you now consider your most valuable experience?

At the peak of sales, it can seem that everything is working and you need to scale. I made the risky decision to increase volumes—and lost about 100 000 dollars. It was an important lesson: growth needs to be controlled and well-founded.

From renting out a bicycle at age 8 to earning $100 000 in the fifth year of my own business

How did you earn your first $100?

I earned it as a child—at around age 8. I rented out the bicycle my parents had bought me.

How did you earn your first $1 000?

While I was a student, I took on part-time jobs and gradually saved up that amount.

How did you earn your first $10 000?

I earned it working as an employee in the tourism business.

How did you earn your first $100 000?

I reached that milestone in my own business, around its fifth year of operation.

How did you earn your first $1 000 000?

I haven't earned it yet, but I have clearly defined goals and am moving in that direction.

Tourism, resolving challenging situations, and practical advice for travelers

I can share practical experience in tourism:

• Consultations on organizing trips
• Help resolving challenging situations (being denied accommodation, ticket refunds, additional requirements or fees)
• General recommendations for traveling around the world as a tourist

A strong and responsible team — is the foundation of any system

Your experience: how do you systematize a business?

It is always a team effort. No one can do it alone—it is important to build a strong and responsible team.

Exclusivity in the product, approach, or service as a path to x2 growth

Your experience: how do you grow x2 in a year?

By seeking exclusivity—in the product, approach, or service. Uniqueness is what makes it possible to scale quickly.