Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 116 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, VP of Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Planners International about business cards and what should be on them, if you should get to know the business before specializing, and what guides are out there on how to set up your own agency. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders...

****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol27 ****** When it comes to booking cruises, Karen Devine doesn’t just book a ton of rooms. She and her team of 8 literally charter entire ships for some of their corporate clients! Your immediate reaction may be that her agency sales of $30-40M are way out of your league. But fear not! The head of 3D Cruise Partners has tips for agencies of all s...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 115 Steph chats with Chad Burt, Co-Founder of Outside Agents about host contracts that only allow you to book through them and travel advisor-related podcast options. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( New article on FAM trips: What th...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 114 Steph chats with Henley Vasquez, Co-Founder of Fora on how to narrow down and choose a host agency and the best travel software package that handles CRM, group management, and invoicing Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( How to res...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 113 Steph chats about getting a VTC accreditation as an independent agent or to make a CTD with a company, answering client fee questions and whether to get an accreditation first or apply to host first. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 112 Steph chats with Lindsay Taylor-Lauer, Director of Luxury & Hosting at Travel Leaders 365 about umbrella liability policies and they can take the place for E&O insurance, travel industry jobs besides being a travel agent, and the downward trend on flights. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 111 Steph chats about the number of suppliers for your travel business, how to add a travel agent rate to HAR's download of 200+ rates, what to do if you don't have money to join a host agency, and does dual hosting offer more perks for your clients. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F1 ( More...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 110 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, VP of Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Planners International about gifting a dinner for booking, charging sales tax for travel services, and duel hosting. HERE'S A LIST OF HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Fin...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 109 Steph chats about where to use your agency name, sales tax, hiring a registered agent, and keeping clients when you leave a host. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) Thank you to Travel Leaders Market Square for sponsoring today’s episode (...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 108 Steph chats with Lindsay Taylor-Lauer, Director of Luxury & Hosting of Travel Leders 365, about seller of travel license, creating a business plan, and getting an Admirals Pass. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Sign up for reminders...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 107 Steph chats with Chad Burt, co-owner of Outside Agents, about how to get clients to commit and ASTA memberships and attending industry events. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Sign up for reminders and to get the final reports here. ) T...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 106 Steph chats about E&O vs. liability insurance vs. umbrella policy, host-only agency vs a host/agency hybrid, and whether a website that clients can interact with is important to have. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) QR code ( Sign up...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 105 Steph chats with Krissi Harmon, Director at OAL Travel Network about monthly costs when starting your travel business, fees to become a travel agent, and attributes to becoming a travel agent like joining a host agency or obtaining an ASTA or CLIA number. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, alo...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 104 Steph chats with Lindsay Taylor-Lauer, Director of Luxury & Hosting for Travel Leaders 365 about using an EIN for two agents and how to do taxes, becoming an independent agent and getting the best rates with suppliers, and what to do if a client finds a better rate than you did. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up fo...

****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/tac26 It started with Disney—doesn’t it always—and before she knew it, Amy Garner was introduced to the world of booking outside of theme parks and that’s when business really took off. Well, until the pandemic came. Despite the pandemic blip, Wicked Travel Concierage is looking to hit $1M in sales for 2023! Coming from a “neuro spicy” family, Amy c...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 103 Steph chats with Michelle Leal, Vice President. Member Engagement for Travel Edge, about switching from being a subagent to an independent contractor, choosing a niche, and they explain travel agent documents & waivers (Terms and Conditions, Service Agreement, and Liability Waiver). 00:00 | Welcome to Friday 15 & Hello to Travel Edge! 02:39 | From Sub A...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 102 Mary chats with Ali Moffitt, Marketing Manager for Andavo Travel about replacing a full-time job w/ a travel advisor job, how to find and generate more leads, and changing your EIN number and business structure. Helpful Resources: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Upcoming survey opens...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 101 Steph chats with Stephanie Pickles, President & Founder of Pickles Travel about working in travel part-time, California regulations, and choosing a host with no reviews. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Upcoming survey opens...

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Steph chats about filling your company under a PO box, if you can use your personal vacation as a startup booking, and what to do when you have a business name availability problem. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Free previews of HAR’s...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 99 Steph chats with Geraldine Ree about how to find more and better leads, tips for saving time as an advisor, and tips on recruiting new advisors. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( HAR article on things to consider with lead programs and wh...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 98 Steph chats about how to charge fees, marketing for wave season and providing services to clients outside your niche. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) TAC episode on DWs/Honeymoons. Travel expenses article! ( Travel Agent Forum March 31st...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 97 Steph chats about choosing between a host and franchise and if you should get your own E&O insurance or use your Host Agency's (If they offer it).  A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Independent advisor report 2022 ) ( Affiliate l...

****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol25 ****** With 175 all-inclusive site visits under her belt, Ashley Morris may have a funny name to her agency --- Alpaca Your Bags Travel --- but she does not joke around when it comes to planning amazing destination weddings and honeymoons for her couples. Ashley’s website is now on its third iteration and this one is a beaut! Visually appealin...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 96 Steph chats about non-disparagement clause in host contracts, switching host agencies and how to do it, and if Canadian businesses can sell travel to clients in the states. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode : https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 ( HAR will be at Travel Agent Forum in Vegas from March 31st to April 3rd ) ( HAR’s new Ultimate Guide...

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 95 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, VP of Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Planners International about travel agents referring leads, host partnerships with companies, travel agent software, and the difference between travel agents and tour operators. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along...