The Home Travel Agent Podcast

📖 The FREE resource mentioned in this series is available here: https://www.hometravelagent.co.uk/niche This process of finding your niche is a crucial part of the ‘Build’ phase in The BRAVE Travel Agent Academy, where we help you create a solid foundation for your business. For more resources or to learn about the academy, visit us at  https://www.hometravelagent.co.uk/ 🤩 In this episode,...

📖 The FREE resource mentioned in this series is available here: https://www.hometravelagent.co.uk/niche In this bonus episode, Peter Stamford celebrates CLIA Cruise Week by bringing together the last few weeks episodes into one working example: Expedition Bucket List Cruises 📖 The FREE resource mentioned in this series is available here: https://www.hometravelagent.co.uk/niche This process of fi...

📖 The FREE resource mentioned in this series is available here: https://www.hometravelagent.co.uk/niche This process of finding your niche is a crucial part of the ‘Build’ phase in The BRAVE Travel Agent Academy, where we help you create a solid foundation for your business. For more resources or to learn about the academy, visit us at https://www.hometravelagent.co.uk/ 🤩 In this episode, host P...

📖 The FREE resource mentioned in the episode is available here: https://www.hometravelagent.co.uk/niche This process of finding your who is a crucial part of the ‘Build’ phase in  The BRAVE Travel Agent Academy , where we help you create a solid foundation for your business. For more resources or to learn about the academy, visit us at  https://www.hometravelagent.co.uk/ 🤩 In a world...

Does the idea of choosing a niche feel scary, like you might be turning away good business? This episode tackles that fear head on, showing why becoming a specialist is one of the most powerful moves you can make. Peter explains why you don't want to be the generalist who knows a little about everything. You want to be the expert who is the only choice for a specific type of client. This episode g...

Do you ever feel like you’re shouting to be heard in a crowded market, forced to compete on price just to get noticed? In the first episode of this new series, Peter introduces the idea of the ‘Boutique Shift’ a move away from the noisy desperation of the market towards building a business that clients choose on purpose. Sharing his own story of starting a travel agency that initially failed , he...

You’ve learned the models. You’ve thought about your goals. Now it’s time to choose the right host agency for you . In this final episode of the “Starting Strong” series, Peter shares the 6 most important questions to ask before you join a host, plus red flags to watch out for and tips for trusting your instincts. Whether you're comparing a few options or about to book a discovery call, this episo...

Choosing the right host agency is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a new travel agent. In Part 1 of this two-parter, Peter breaks down the three main types of host agency models in the UK, to help you get a feel for what’s out there. Hosted Franchise Fully independent Whether you're looking for low-cost flexibility, a franchise framework, or dream of going fully solo one day, this episo...

Do you need to go “all in” to become a successful travel agent? Spoiler: no! In this episode, Peter breaks down the three most common ways to structure your travel business—side hustle, part-time, and full-time—and helps you figure out which one makes the most sense for you right now. You’ll learn the pros and cons of each, how to avoid common pitfalls (especially if you’re thinking of leaving you...

Overwhelmed by all the acronyms and "must-have" courses being thrown at new travel agents?  You’re not alone—and you’re not falling behind. In This Episode: Do you actually need to be certified to sell travel in the UK? What CLIA, ABTA, and ATOL actually mean—and who they matter to The difference between useful training vs money-wasters Confidence vs Competence Powered by Firstory Hosting

You’ve got the dream—now let’s get you set up to make it happen. In this episode, Peter walks you through everything you need to launch your travel business from home—without overspending or overthinking it. From workspace essentials to simple digital tools, you’ll get the practical guidance you need to feel ready and confident from Day One. In This Episode: How to set up a workspace that boosts f...

In this first episode, Peter Stamford walks you through the realities of becoming a home-based travel agent—beyond the glossy Instagram reels and beach laptop dreams. You’ll learn: What this career is really like day-to-day The key traits successful agents have (it’s not just being “good at sales”) Common myths that might be holding you back A few powerful questions to help you decide if this is t...