Georgia Byrd

Luxury Charter Yacht Broker
 
Georgia made the transition from writer to broker with Nicholson Yachts in 2012. She has now joined RJC Yacht Sales & Charter in 2019 and plans to focus on selling charters.
 
A native of the South, Georgia’s career began as a newspaper journalist in Alabama. She is the author of seven published books. The seaport of Savannah became her introduction to the world of yachting 15 years ago. Hired as a media consultant for shipbuilder Intermarine, she formulated marketing strategies, created collateral and initiated public relations campaigns.
 
She has produced newsletters and press releases for Palmer Johnson, Crescent Yachts, and Derecktor shipyards and was a frequent contributor to several yachting publications. With more than 35 years experience in newspaper/magazine management and national product marketing, she is also an expert in product branding, media placement, advertising sales, and copywriting. She joined Forbes Media as a custom content producer in 2000, producing special sections on yachts and the industry. Her client relationships at Forbes are ongoing and represent the thriving luxury lifestyle brands.
 
Additionally, Georgia has produced national advertising campaigns for a number of companies including port authorities, private corporate aircraft, and destinations. As an author, Georgia has appeared on CNN, The Travel Channel, The Today Show, and locally, as a travel consultant promoting the yachting industry.