84. Summer Tech Series: The Hive with Whitney Schindelar

The Hive is changing the way advisors can research cruises, DMCs, wholesalers, hotels, and so much more. The platform provides a centralized database of suppliers, facilitating easier searches and better organization of travel resources; helping advisors save time by offering detailed supplier profiles and search filters.    Whitney Schindler, founder of The Hive, joins this episode to share the backstory and the pain points that led to the platform’s creation. She also explains how The Hive aims to consolidate the travel industry's fragmented information, making it easier for advisors to find the best suppliers and organize their notes. Learn about the features and potential to revolutionize travel planning by saving time and leveraging relationships. From the inception of The Hive to its functionalities and impact on the industry, the conversation covers the challenges advisors face and how The Hive aims to address them!   Connect with Whitney Schindelar: undiscoveredsunsets.com     Today we will cover:  (04:15) How The Hive came to be; it’s mission and vision  (08:50) The role of technology in travel  (14:10) The importance of DMCs in travel planning  (19:55) User experience on The Hive  (25:50) Challenges in payment processing for advisors   (33:15) Booking direct and ensuring commissions  (38:10) Managing client expectations  (38:35) Understanding DMC requirements; using filters when searching  (44:00) The Hive platform overview; supplier/advisor interactions  (48:15) Success stories and future vision  (55:20) Who should join The Hive     JOIN OUR NICHE COMMUNITY: tiquehq.com/niche   TONIC: tonicsiteshop.com Get 15% off your purchase when you use the code, TiqueSentMe _____   FOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/tiquehq CHECK OUT OUR SERVICES & PROGRAMS: tiquehq.com