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In this episode, we chat with Travel Advisor Lori Gold, who has created a booming Facebook group dedicated to Resorts in the Riviera Maya. Since she moved to the Riviera Maya, she’s been able to be boots on the ground checking out resorts for clients, trying all kinds of excursions, and finding hidden gems. Lucky for us, she’s willing to share her finds and give advice to other travel advisors! Lo...

This is a special episode because we converted a live webinar session that was hosted during New Agent Bootcamp on July 20, 2022. This webinar session was a ton of fun because we got to ask industry experts what makes a successful Travel Advisor. We cover various topics from what a new agent should focus in on their first year, trends they are seeing in the industry, how to make quick wins, and so...

In this episode, we chat with Martin Mussey, Business Development & Education Manager of Nexion Travel Group, on how to best manage time in your life and business. He shares tons of insightful tips and tricks to better understand how you can use your personal strengths to build an ideal structure and schedule. Martin also tells us how we can apply these ideas to everyday life to create success...

In this episode, we chat with Martina Holbrook, Travel Advisor with You Pack We Plan about how she grew her TikTok into a successful (and fun!) way to generate new client leads for her business. She shares how she got started, what advisors should know about creating their own TikTok videos, what tools she uses and how she plans out her content. Did we mention she started using TikTok only six mon...

Happy Pride Month! In this episode, we chat with Independent Travel Consultant, Heather Murray and Travel Advisor, Kathy Estes on what travel professionals should know about specializing and booking travel for LGBTQ+. Throughout the chat, Heather and Kathy share where to find the best resources and information for LGBTQ+ travel planning and how to help the industry work toward a safe and equal ind...

Whether you're in the process of finding a host agency or curious to see what else is out there from your own, this is a great episode for you! We chat with Steph Lee, founder of Host Agency Reviews, about the basics of what a host agency can offer you and how to select the right one for your travel business. There are many factors and questions to consider and Steph Lee walks us through them...

Join us for a special series of "How I Built My Business" where we get to hear from industry experts on how they created and are continuing to grow their business!  In this episode, we chat with Dana Rubin, Owner of Dana Rubin Casino Services and Dana Rubin Travel. Dana has been booking travel for over 25 years and started in the industry by helping to manage and book high-end travel for...

If you’re a Travel Advisor in the U.S. you may have noticed an uptick in domestic travel requests in the past couple of years during the pandemic but it makes us wonder, is this a hidden niche that hasn’t been tapped to its fullest? In this episode, we chat with Travel Agent, Jennifer Todden from WDW Getaways on how she creates one-of-a-kind travel experiences for her clients traveling with the U....

Join us for a special series of "How I Built My Business" where we get to hear from industry experts on how they created and are continuing to grow their business! In this episode, we chat with Co-Founders Jennifer Jacob and Robin Bradley on how they created Tique during the height of the pandemic and how they've continued to build its success. Tique was created to help Travel Advis...

Join us for a special series of "How I Built My Business" where we get to hear from industry experts on how they created and are continuing to grow their business!  In this episode, we chat with Karolina Guilcapi, Founder of Sated Ventures who began to take her business to new heights during the pandemic. She shares the first steps she took to create her brand, what she's found that...

In this episode, we chat with Gina Bang, Director of Marketing at Avanti Destinations on what booking trends she's seeing at Avanti and how Travel Advisors can leverage this and market to their clients in the current climate. Gina also shares ways that Avanti Destinations has adapted during the pandemic by providing valuable resources for Advisors to share with clients to keep them informed a...

In this episode, we chat with Business Coach and Trainer of Online Travel Boss about the importance of a strong relationship with your suppliers. Sundey highlights how to find the right suppliers and how to maximize your relationship for a successful travel business.  Recorded on 1/26/22

Get ready for a big year on social media! In this episode, Amber Zakem, Creative Director of Haus Social is sharing her top five trends to watch for (and try for yourself) in 2022. She gives tons of actionable tips and ideas for you to use in your own business from new collaboration features on popular platforms, bringing a personal aspect to all of your posts, and so much more. Visit Haus Social&...

Over the past two years, Azdean Elmoustaquim has been pivoting and re-focusing his business to continue capturing new client and agent leads while also nurturing travelers waiting to visit Morocco. During this podcast, we chat about how Azdean and his wife started their business from the ground up and what's on the horizon for not only their business, Destination Morocco but also what travele...

Join us as we take a look back at the last 12 months and talk about what’s ahead in 2022 for the travel industry. We gathered a panel of industry experts to talk about the pent-up demand for travel and what that means for travel advisors. During the webinar, we explore various topics from how to best handle travel restriction changes to capturing the right leads for a successful 2022. Panelists In...

As we quickly approach 2022 with travel's pent-up demand, now is the perfect time to make sure your mindset is in check and that you can reflect on the past year and build goals for an even more successful next year! We chat with Brandon Foster, Mindset Expert with Careers on Vacation on how to keep a positive outlook and grow your business to what you dream of. You'll gain lots of new t...

In this episode, we talk with Angela Hughes who has helped grow a successful luxury travel business and taught others how to do the same! We discuss the different marketing and social media tactics someone can apply while growing their luxury travel business. We also talk about how Angela continues to grow her business, how she pivoted during the last year, and what she sees on the horizon for the...

In this episode, we chat with Michael Savage, President of TIMA (Travel Industry Marketing Association), about what the marketing horizon looks like for travel advisors right now and for the next 6-12 months. With travel's demand rising from the pandemic, it's now more important than ever to have your marketing ready to capture new leads and nurture current ones. Michael will share ways...

In this episode, we chat with Sahara Rose De Vore on the importance of finding your own passion in the travel industry and how to set yourself apart from the rest. Instead of doing what the industry tells you to do, she challenges advisors to dig deeper and find their passion. Sahara also shares why this is the best time, more than ever, to find your niche in travel.  Recorded on October 1, 2021

Want a consistent flow of new and ideal clients in your travel business?  If yes, this episode with maven, Heidi DeCoux is for you!  Heidi walks through six amazing and unique strategies that Travel Agents can implement today. The best part is, all of these strategies are either free or low cost and you can implement them immediately to land new clients! Recorded on September 28, 2021

In this episode, we catch up with Alvin and Keisha Adriano from Travelwise on how they’ve pivoted their business and expanded their marketing efforts during the pandemic. We talk about what the future of travel businesses looks like and how advisors can stay ready for the big comeback! Visit Travelwise International at https://itravelwise.com

In this episode, we chat with Rick Rosenfeld who is an industry leader in travel risk management. Due to the pandemic, it's now more important than ever to understand the travel risks associated with international travel. Rick shares top-notch advice on where to find information and best prepare you and your client for any travel hurdle whether in the travel planning stage, getting there, or...

While at Cruise360 in Hollywood, FL we were able to catch up with industry veteran Randy Goodrich, Travel Advisor and Co-Owner of Passport Online Inc. We talked about his career journey in the travel industry and how he helped to create a technology company in the late '90s.  We also chatted about the recent challenges the pandemic has created for travel advisors and hopes for the future of t...

There is so much to learn in this episode with our guest, Dezaree Stack, Owner of Stack Strategies, a digital marketing service! She shares simple and unique ways that you can level up your digital marketing game with your website. Whether you're looking for new ways to spice up your digital presence or starting with a fresh new website, this episode provides great tips to consider when marke...

During this episode, we chat with Marco Fernandes from Sagres Vacations and learn what tourism is like currently in Portugal and Spain! Marco talks about what travel trends are happening in these countries and the most popular times that travelers are booking. He also shares how travel advisors can market and highlight travel to Spain and Portugal to their clients.  Recorded on July 21, 2021