79. Host Agency Culture: Finding The Perfect Fit For Your Travel Business with Stephanie Lee

Thinking of switching to a different host agency? Don’t miss this episode! Before making the switch, there are so many factors to consider, and it can oftentimes feel like you’re piecing together a puzzle where support, mentorship, community, and financials need to fit just right! Stephanie Lee, founder of Host Agency Reviews, joins this episode to discuss the intricacies of finding the right host agency for your business growth. From commission structures to training programs and culture dynamics, this conversation gives insights for both new and seasoned travel advisors. Learn how to navigate the host agency landscape and find the perfect fit for your business!    About Stephanie Lee: Stephanie founded Host Agency Reviews in 2012. As a former host agency director for a $50M agency, she has spoken with thousands of new and experienced travel agents—many of whom found it difficult to find in-depth, reputable information about the travel industry. She grew up in the heart of the travel industry - her family owned a home based travel agency that grew into a storefront, and went through the same growing pains you may currently be experiencing!   hostagencyreviews.com     Today we will cover: (03:25) Stephanie’s background; Host Agency Reviews  (10:25) The different host agency models to choose from (13:50) Switching host agencies (17:20) Different aspects of a host agency (22:45) The number one reason advisors leave a host agency (27:00) Challenges that host agencies face (36:30) The impact of leadership on host agency culture (39:10) Questions to ask when inquiring about a specific host agency (41:50) Number of host agencies to consider before making a decision (44:30) Side hustle to career travel advisor     SEMI CUSTOM BRAND KITS tiquehq.com/semi-custom-brands     TONIC  tonicsiteshop.com/showcase Get 15% off your purchase with code: TiqueSentMe _____     JOIN OUR NICHE COMMUNITY: tiquehq.com/niche FOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tiquehq CHECK OUT OUR SERVICES & PROGRAMS: tiquehq.com