Kelli Hayes Smith

The Social Takeoff Podcast with Kelli Hayes Smith

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Welcome to the Social Takeoff podcast, a podcast for travel professionals to learn how to use their social platforms to help their business take off! Kelli is a travel agent turned social media marketer who now works as an Instagram Expert for travel professionals in the award winning Careers on Vacation mastermind, and also works with multiple 7 figure travel agencies to help them bring goals & strategy into their social media presence. On this podcast Kelli will take you, the travel professional on a deep dive of content creation, social media strategy, and tips + tricks of the trade.

Author

Kelli Hayes Smith

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Business

Podcast website

www.kellihayesssmith.com

Latest episode

Feb 24, 2026

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Episodes

Mastering Social Media Engagement: The Key to Growing Your Account and Converting Followers to Travel Clients 20.06.2023

Join me in the subscriber chat and share your engagement strategy and insights from this podcast episode. We'll discuss the importance of having an engagement strategy and how it can significantly impact your account growth. Remember, engagement goes beyond simply replying to comments and messages. It involves actively connecting with your followers, understanding your ideal client, and creating m...

Unleashing the Power of Continuous Marketing: Elevating Client Journeys and Upselling Success 13.06.2023

In this episode, we explore the question of when the marketing process stops. We challenge the idea that marketing only happens before a client books and emphasize the importance of continuous marketing. We discuss the marriage of sales and marketing and debunk the misconception of being "salesy." Instead, we highlight the significance of focusing on the client's needs and offering personalized se...

The Problem-Solving Travel Advisor: Transforming Your Marketing Strategy for Success 06.06.2023

In this episode, we dive into the mindset shift needed for travel professionals to position themselves as problem solvers, rather than simply trip bookers. Join us as we explore the power of creating content that addresses the concerns, desires, and needs of clients, guiding them towards personalized and unforgettable travel experiences. Discover how to identify the problems your clients face, und...

Travel Agent Round Table : May 23.05.2023

Join Kelli and 3 amazing travel professionals as they ask Kelli what a content strategy really is. They dive deep into their business goals and how they can use content to push them towards those goals. Follow These Agents on Instagram : Sarah Erin Patti

How to Launch 2024 Walt Disney World Packages : Plus What NOT to do! 16.05.2023

We all got a shock when Disney released details and dates for their 2024 packages.. but have no fear, there's a plan for this! Dig into this with Kelli today!

3 TIPS SURE TO TAKE YOUR SOCIAL CONTENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL 09.05.2023

Today Kelli is diving into 3 ways to take your social content up!

6 MISTAKES TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS ARE MAKING ON SOCIAL AND HOW TO FIX THEM. 02.05.2023

Today Kelli is diving into 6 common blunders she’s seeing made on social media and how to fix them.

The Key to Warming Up Leads on Social Media 18.04.2023

Today Kelli is diving into two infamous, and content crashing words - BOOK NOW. Learn more about how to warm up your leads so that you are creating content that converts!

3 Content Goals to Improve Your Content 11.04.2023

Dig in with these 3 content goals!

Why you should stop reacting in your marketing & create a pro active strategy. 04.04.2023

If promotions send you over the edge in overwhelm you need to listen to this! Today Kelli helps you understand how to stop reacting & be proactive in your marketing strategy!

FIVE THINGS FRIDAY : 3.31.23 31.03.2023

Check out this week’s five things - or really three things this week!

Posting isn’t the problem, strategy is. A travel advisor’s guide to content strategy & Marketing. 28.03.2023

Dig in with Kelli as she breaks down the 4 main pieces of a content strategy and how you can use your marketing to support the strategy.

FIVE THINGS FRIDAY : 3.24.23 24.03.2023

Dive into this week’s five things Friday & hear a special announcement from Kelli!

How to Infuse Travel Events Into Your Content Plan 21.03.2023

Today you’re gonna hear about utilizing events for marketing and how to market that in your content plan!

To Niche or Not To Niche : Tips to marketing your travel business and stand out online 14.03.2023

Why do you need a niche? How do you market it? And what if you specialize in something? All that is in this episode! Let's Dig In!

FIVE THINGS FRIDAY : March 10, 2023 10.03.2023

Check out this week’s five things Friday where we talk about DM conversations, new IG features.. and more!

Questions To Answer To Crush Your Q2 Travel Sales 07.03.2023

If you want to keep riding the WAVE from wave season - you need to listen to this episode! We are breaking down some questions to answer from Q1 that you can use in your marketing next quarter! Let's Dig In!

Virality vs Reality : What this has to do with your social media plan as a travel professional. 21.02.2023

Today we are looking hard at the 'viral' mentality - and how it may become a virus in your business! Listen up as we really break down what your goals should be with social media for your travel business.

Five Things Friday : February 17, 2023 17.02.2023

Take a dive into 5 things you need to know about marketing your travel business this week!

Beyond the Booking : Are you using this one phrase that is crushing your travel sales? 14.02.2023

On today's episode Kelli is helping you stand out against booking engines by changing the vocabulary you're using to market your business! Join the conversation and drop into Kelli's DMs on Instagram!

The Secret to Batch Creating Content 31.01.2023

This was a hot topic in Kelli's Instagram comments recently - how far out do you plan your content? Today, Kelli is diving into the content planning issue and giving you the top secret formula for batching your content, and I promise you it is NOT what you think! Make sure to listen, leave a review, and then head to Kelli's DMs to continue the conversation!

Boost Your Q1 Social Engagement 24.01.2023

In this episode Kelli takes a deep dive into one of the biggest trends for social platforms this year - ENGAGEMENT! Listen in to help your social accounts grow during this crucial time in the travel industry - WAVE SEASON!

Five Things Friday : January 20, 2023 20.01.2023

Today on 5 things Friday, Kelli is breaking down the overwhelming number of Disney promotions, a few things her team is seeing when it comes to reach on socials, and a hot topic that happened in her IG Comments this week! Take a listen! And don't forget to leave a review!

The Top Content Mistakes Travel Agents Make & How to Fix Them 17.01.2023

As a travel professional - you aren't a content creator.. what do I mean by that!? Your business is so much more than content creation - you're working on client vacations, creating quotes, and so much more! However content creation is also essential to growing your business and showcasing your authority and value -  If you want the content you are creating to give you a big return - avoid these c...

Five Things Friday January 13, 2023 13.01.2023

This Friday we are diving head first into the 5 things that dominated the week for travel professionals and how you can market them! In today's episode you're getting content creation tips and how to market these 'crisis' that seem to keep happening! Make sure to hit follow or subscribe, and leave us a review!

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