The Art Of Selling Travel Podcast

Most travel advisors are building businesses on top of burnout, pressure, and “shoulds” then wondering why everything feels so hard. In this episode, I’m joined by human design expert Rachelle Nicholetts  to talk about what happens when you start running your travel business in alignment with your actual energy instead of everyone else’s rules. We dig into: What human design is and how it bec...

Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Check out our programs:    Accelerator 2026:  https://artofsellingtravel.com/2026   Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors :  https://www.travelsalesauthority.com//facebook   How to build an email list for Travel Advisors :  https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold   Looking to grow your travel business? Join the   Travel Advisor...

Wishing you the happiest of holidays, merriest of Christmases and of course a phenomenal new year ahead. Here are my 2026 wishes for you.  Merry Christmas!  Check out our programs:  Join Accelerator 2026:  https://artofsellingtravel.com/2026   Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors :  https://www.travelsalesauthority.com//facebook   How to build an email list for Trave...

If you’ve ever said “I just need one more training,” this episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m talking about the real reason so many travel advisors stay stuck. It’s not lack of knowledge. It’s not lack of talent. It’s staying in consumption mode instead of moving into implementation. Webinars feel productive. Courses feel safe. Learning gives you permission to delay the hard parts. Putti...

If the thought of going on camera makes you want to crawl under your desk, this episode is for you. I’m joined by on-camera confidence coach and former TV journalist Shirlee Engel , and we’re getting painfully honest about what it really takes to show up on video as a travel advisor. We talk about: Why your first videos (and emails, and podcasts…) will absolutely suck—and why that’s not a problem...

This week we’re doing things differently, and for a good reason. I recorded an episode last week that I never released because somewhere in the planning, outlining, and polishing, I accidentally handed over my greatest superpower. My voice. Not the sound of it, but the cadence, the stories, the squirrel-chasing, the integrity, the actual me behind the mic. This episode is my reminder to you, and t...

Finding the balance between required to know, nice to know and what will send them screaming into the night can be as tricky as walking a tight rope.  This week, Glenda shared tips for what to share how to share it, and of course how to handle it when hiccups arise for your travel clients.    Check out our programs:  Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors :  https://www.travelsa...

Building Partnerships through Influencer Travel... How to start and grow long-term local partnerships with travel influencers and create travel experiences that are a win-win for your brand and theirs. Ali has planned these types of trips with local influencers, and speaks firsthand about what goes into planning them, promoting them, the challenges, and opportunities. If you've been want...

Are you looking to truly grow your travel business... you know beyond just the family and friends circle? Then you're going to need to bring in Facebook Ads as a part of your business tool belt.  Facebook ads are the fastest way to get in front of people that you didn't even know are looking for you and your expertise. In this exisode, I'm joined by the amazing Zach Spuckler, a Facebook Ads e...

Do you have a group that you want to promote? Maybe it's changing your niche to bring in a different type of client? Before you just leap and start promoting, take a moment and walk through the process of what needs to happen before you jump straight to telling everyone about it.  From the who to the what, the where to the when when and why of it all. Before you launch something, make sure yo...

What moves the needle on your business? What actually brings in the money? Is it your marketing? Is it the ability to close?  When you are evaluating what is bringing in the revenue - you've got to ensure you've got your finger on the pulse.  If you're thinking of outsourcing your marketing - I'm going to encourage you to pause on that. No you don't have to do it all yourself BUT you do...

When your business doesn't grow, there is an endless list of reasons that could be happening. Each can seem like it's really the reason ... but what if... the obstacle that's preventing your travel business from growing is actually you?  Perfection, Procrastination, and change, so many things can feel like external forces but in reality the problem could actually be you.  Cold To Curious...

This week I was joined by the amazing Brianna Glenn, co-host of Masters In Travel Podcast and owner of Milk + Honey Travels.  Being able to offload projects from your business can seem like a great way to grow your business. The problem, unfortunately, is that we get so focussed on what we can get rid of that we fail to set up the systems and processes to be able to effectively delegate proje...

Is a website really required? This is a never-ending question among travel advisors. Many travel agents aske me all the time "do travel agents need a website?"  We tackle that question in this episode. Spoiler - there is more than one answer.  Cold To Curious:  https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold   Looking to grow your travel business? Join the Travel Advisor Success Studio tod...

What does a 100K client look like?  How do you find a 100K client?  What if I told you that you probably already have not just one but multiple in your sphere? It's true - they are in there, you probably just aren't 'seeing' them.    Cold To Curious:  https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold   Looking to grow your travel business? Join the Travel Advisor Success Studio tod...

Are you waiting for potential leads to hop out of a dark room and yell surprise? Or are you searching for new leads daily?  What leads are you attracting? Are you attracting the download Dori's or freebie Freddies? Or are you attracting people who are looking for clarity so they can make the decisions that they need to make? In this episode Glenda shares with you the types of clients that are...

Time, that thing no one seems to have enough of - but is that really the case?  From not having time to market, but also not having enough clients, how do you find the time to service clients if you're not finding the time to find clients?  Grow your travel business with group coaching supports:  https://artofsellingtravel.com/tass   Mind Your Money Challenge:  https://www...

This weeks podcast came from a conversation I had with my husband about how businesses treat people when they don't see them as a potential customer, yet who are we to make that judgement?  The question is, how do you treat people when they're not looking to buy from you? There is a lot of opportunities to turn away a potential client because we didn't know that they were watching. &nbsp...

Of all the things I've said in my career, it turns out the most controversial thing I've said to date is about Em Dashes and AI.  People came for me! So let's talk about it. This episode is all about why I talked about the connection between AI and Em Dashes - but more importantly, this episode talked about what triggers us and why. What is it about someone saying something, and our own biase...

This week on the show Glenda dove into the 5 biggest mistakes that travel advisors are making when it comes to social media and marketing their travel business.  From using outdated tactics such as follow for follow or hashtags to an overreliance on AI (and the ways your audience can tell you're using AI) to the overwhelm that comes from trying to create a content calendar rather than just ge...

How do travel advisors standout in a sea of other travel advisors? In this episode Glenda shared how you can make your marketing stand out through the stories that are uniquely yours and how to avoid blending in by sounding like everyone else.    Cold To Curious:  https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold    

Marketing to the masses is hard - especially when you're trying to talk to the "masses". Instead in this episode, Glenda shared how much more you can connect with your audience by talking to just one person at a time.  Simple shifts in your language can have a huge impact on the way you're able to connect with your audience.  Check out the Travel Advisor Success Studio here:  https:...

Sometimes life has a way of knocking you down. But they say it's not about the setback, it's about the come back.  Today on the episode, Glenda answered a question from Colleen, who asked how do you get going again after a traumatic pause in life?  In the episode Glenda shares a bit of what has gotten her through the last few months of a very stressful situation that is allowing her to b...

AI is a revolutioinary tool that can help so much in your travel business, but are there things you should be mindful of? Is there a downside to using AI in your business?  While there are so many ways AI can help, this episode shines a light on a few of the most important things to keep in mind when you're considering using AI for your business.  To check out the FB live inside our FB g...

Summer is great - you get time to connect with family and friends, you get to go to reunions, weddings and catch the fireworks. The kids are out of school and so much more fun to be had.  Except - you're running a business and when you're relaxing the business may be slowing right down. The problem with that is that it doesn't affect you today or even this week - instead it will be weeks down...