Passports, Profits and Pixie Dust | Business Systems, Coaching & Marketing for Travel Agents

Do you ever wonder how some travel advisors seem to do it all? In this behind-the-scenes episode, I'm sharing exactly what I automate in my travel business—from client workflows and email templates to AI tools, CRM automations, scheduling, onboarding, and follow-up systems. These are the same processes that help me run a successful travel agency while teaching full-time, creating content, hosting...

Have you ever joined a Facebook group, attended an industry event, or asked a question in your business and walked away feeling discouraged instead of supported? You're not alone. In this episode of Passports, Profits, and Pixie Dust , we're having an honest conversation about something many travel advisors experience but few people openly discuss: gatekeeping, scarcity mindset, and negativity wit...

What if growing your business didn’t have to come at the expense of your wellbeing? In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust , I sit down with business coach and mentor Samara Bortz to talk about sustainable business growth, navigating pivots, avoiding burnout, and building a business that actually supports the life you want to live. Samara shares her fascinating journey from profess...

Stop Leaving Money on the Table: How to Sell Cruises and Adventures by Disney to Your Theme Park Clients Are your Disney clients taking cruises, visiting Europe, or checking off bucket-list adventures… with someone else? If you're a travel advisor who specializes in Disney destinations, this episode is for you. One of the biggest opportunities for growth in your travel business isn't finding more...

The REAL Reason Travel Advisors Aren’t Getting Leads www.lindsaydollinger.com Are you posting consistently but still not getting inquiries? Do you feel like everyone else is booking trips while you're wondering where your next lead is coming from? In this honest and practical episode, Lindsay pulls back the curtain on the real reasons many travel advisors struggle to attract leads and clients. Spo...

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Travel Advisors Are Making Going Into Summer https://www.lindsaydollinger.com Summer is one of the biggest opportunities of the year for travel advisors—but it can also become a season of missed momentum if you're not careful. In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust , Lindsay breaks down the five biggest mistakes travel advisors are making as summer begins and...

What if travel stopped being something you only squeezed into PTO… and became part of how you got paid? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what becoming a modern travel advisor ACTUALLY looks like in 2026 — including how travel advisors make money, how beginners get clients, and why you do NOT need to quit your job to get started. I’m also sharing my own story of going from full-t...

Why Some Travel Advisors Will Have Their Biggest Summer Ever… and Others Will Stay Invisible Summer booking season is here — and while some travel advisors are about to create massive momentum in their business, others are accidentally disappearing from their audience completely. In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust, Lindsay is breaking down the REAL difference between the adviso...

Today we have on guest, Korrine Johnson, talking about her path from high-end optical sales to travel advising, co-founding an agency, and later selling her half to focus on consulting, trainings, and cruise-only sales. Korrine explains building systems over 10+ years, launching Travel Biz Boss in 2018 and Cruise Business Blueprint in 2024, and how adopting TravelJoy plus a part-time VA helped dou...

Want to grow your dream business without working 40+ hours a week? In this episode, Lindsay Dollinger breaks down what you actually need to DO, BELIEVE, and LET GO of to build a profitable, flexible business in less than 20 hours a week. Learn how to focus on revenue-generating tasks, simplify your systems, create content that converts using the CASTLE framework, and shift your mindset around prod...

Feeling like you’re not “experienced enough” to be a travel advisor? You’re not alone. In this episode, Lindsay Dollinger breaks down how imposter syndrome shows up in the travel industry—and exactly how to overcome it so you can confidently attract clients and grow your travel business. You’ll learn: ✔ Why you don’t need to be the most traveled person to succeed ✔ What clients actually value (hin...

Travel insurance is one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of the booking process for travel advisors. In this episode of Passports, Profits, and Pixie Dust , Lindsay Dollinger breaks down exactly why offering travel insurance is a non-negotiable in your travel business, what it actually covers, and how to confidently present it to your clients. If you’ve ever felt awkward bringing up...

Spring Clean Your Travel Business: How to Get More Clients & Book More Trips 🌸 Is your travel business feeling cluttered, inconsistent, or just not bringing in the bookings you want? In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust , I’m walking you through how to spring clean your travel business so you can attract better clients, simplify your systems, and start booking more trips—wit...

Welcome to a special podcast swap / behind-the-scenes episode! Lindsay Dollinger (Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust) and Morgan Speck (Six Figure Brand) sit down for a real conversation about what’s working in business right now —from branding strategy and website basics to lead generation that doesn’t feel sleazy. Morgan shares how she runs her brand strategy + website design agency with limite...

It’s my birthday episode! 🎉 Today I’m turning 39 , and to celebrate I’m sharing 39 lessons I’ve learned about life, business, travel, and entrepreneurship along the way. If you’ve been part of my journey for a while, you know it’s been quite the ride. I’ve built businesses, pivoted businesses, hosted retreats, launched memberships, started and renamed podcasts, joined host agencies, and recently...

Building a business isn’t just about marketing strategies, social media posts, or sales funnels. The truth is that entrepreneurship is just as much a mental game as it is a business strategy. In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust , Lindsay Dollinger dives into the often-overlooked topic of mindset and mental health in entrepreneurship — and why protecting your mental well-being is...

Most travel advisors post beautiful photos — Disney castles, cruise sunsets, European streets — but still hear crickets when it comes to bookings. In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust , travel agency owner Lindsay Dollinger breaks down why pretty travel content alone doesn’t convert and how to create strategic travel marketing content that actually attracts clients . You’ll learn...

Thinking about becoming a travel agent but not sure where to start? In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust , Lindsay Dollinger breaks down the real, behind-the-scenes roadmap from “I love travel” to booking your first client. You’ll learn how to choose a host agency, understand commission splits, get legally set up, complete supplier training, pick your niche, and start landing cli...

If you’re a travel advisor looking to confidently sell Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales — or wondering how to finally start using AI in your travel business — this episode is for you. Lindsay sits down with Kate Thomas , founder of North & Leisure (a boutique Ireland & UK DMC) and Travel Pro Theory , to talk about: • What a Destination Management Company (DMC) actually is • How DMCs h...

If you feel overwhelmed every time you open your laptop… this episode is for you. Today we’re diving into digital clutter — the hidden stressor slowing down your productivity, content creation, client follow-up, and overall business growth. From too many browser tabs to unused subscriptions, scattered content ideas, messy CRMs, and incomplete workflows… digital overwhelm is costing you time, money...

If you’re a travel agent creating content consistently but not seeing bookings, this episode is for you. In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust , Lindsay breaks down her signature CASTLE Framework — a strategic content marketing system designed specifically for travel agents who want to turn social media posts into real client inquiries and bookings. This episode walks you through...

Have you ever looked at your email list, followers, or past inquiries and thought, “I know these people are here… but it feels quiet” ? In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust , we’re having a heart-centered conversation about warm leads —the people who aren’t ready to book yet, but aren’t gone either. If you’re a travel agent feeling discouraged by low engagement, ghosted inquiries...

What if you didn’t have to chase leads, post nonstop, or feel awkward asking for referrals… because your clients were already talking about you? In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust , we’re diving into relationship marketing —the secret weapon travel agents can use to create consistent referrals and repeat business without burnout. Travel is emotional. It’s memorable. And when yo...

Growing a travel business shouldn’t mean being available 24/7, living out of your inbox, or feeling guilty for taking time off. In this episode of Passports, Profits, and Pixie Dust , Lindsay breaks down how travel entrepreneurs can grow sustainably — without sacrificing their energy, personal travel experiences, or work-life balance. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by client expectations, content...

In this episode of the Passports, Profits, and Pixie Dust podcast, host Lindsay Dollinger delves into the concept of activation events—events designed to transition potential clients from interest to active engagement with your business offerings. Lindsay explains that activation events can take various forms such as workshops, webinars, live training sessions, and more. She emphasizes their impor...