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Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 — 376 episodes

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Net Rates? Facebook Groups? Marketing on Social?

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Which host? Start-up? FIT?

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Larger hosts? BDMs? Time?

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Airfare? Beyond Commission? Expansion?

5

Find Clients? Luxury Clients? Habits?

6

Mistakes? New Tech? Switching Hosts?

7

Host v Franchise? Tech? Questions to ask?

8

Commission Changes? Terms & Conditions? Travel in Advance?

9

Luxury Market? Use of AI? Need Inspiration!

10

Tech Investment? 7-Day Setup Enough? Taking the Leap to FT?

11

Paying Commission? Boutique Suppliers? Booking Platforms?

12

Sales near $1M in a few years. Accessible travel advisor has AT tips for you. Meet Karen.

13

DMC Quotes? IC vs Employee? IC vs Independent?

14

FITs? Switching Hosts? Planning Fees?

15

IC vs Independent? Selling? Marketing Activities?

16

Payments? Outreach? Using DMCs?

17

Tour Operator vs DMC? What is Adventure Travel?

18

Independent? CRMs? FIT?

19

Quoting? Incentives? Host Agencies?

20

Travel Insurance? Fees? First 30 Days?

21

$2M in Sales. No Team. No Marketing Budget. Meet Amy!

22

Closing a lead? Payment Practices? Trust?

23

Leads? Payment Gateways? Hierarchies?

24

CRMs? Tech Tools? Unnecessary tech?

25

Client IDs? Net vs Gross? Selling Yourself?

26

Corporate to Leisure? DMC Services? Destination Weddings?

27

Checklists? Responsible Travel? Website?

28

Niche from beginning? Website? FIT?

29

Commission on Fees? Certifications? Facebook?

30

CC Auths? Charging Fees? Switching Hosts?

31

Suppliers? Rebranded? Credit Card Authorizations?

32

Reasonable fees? Preferred Suppliers? Thresholds for access?

33

Chargebacks? Partnerships? FAM as new advisor?

34

Client communication? Niches? Quoting Clients?

35

Family travel? First year focus? Marketing activities?

36

Generate Leads? FIT’s with non-preferred? Confusing Booking Platforms?

37

What to Expect With Hosts? LLC’s? Partnerships?

38

FIT best practices? Costs to join a host? Niche and make money?

39

Help with BDMs! Group Bookings? Commission Splits?

40

FAM trips? Switching Hosts for more support? Name & Niche?

41

Using Points? New at Booking! Platforms for Booking?

42

(229) Visibility as new advisor? Fear of Marketing? How to Market?

43

Supplier network? Where to start? Changing commissions?

44

Starting my journey? Questioning my host? Niches?

45

Host in home state? Social Media? Best Host Agency?

46

Advertising Tours? Software Overwhelm! Accessible Luxury?

47

SOT Licenses? Last-minute travel? Certifications? Changing Commissions?

48

Commission Timing? Charging Fees? Switching Hosts?

49

Personal Travel? Accessible Travel? Client and Advisor Perks?

50

My own brand? Multiple hosts? Choosing the right host?

51

Hosts for cruising? Overwhelmed at the beginning? FAM etiquette?

52

OTA asking for marketing advice! Which HA for low fees + great training? How DO you handle your dual roles, Jenn Lee?

53

Travel Insurance? Cancel for any reason? New trends?

54

He turned a love of D&D into $30k bookings. $35 events = 5-figure bkgs. Meet Rocky.

55

Tech Trends? AI Practical Use? Staying Current?

56

Tech tools? Last minute changes? Tech Stack?

57

Marketing my agency? Working with DMCs? Franchise vs Host?

58

Hiring an agent for my agency? Selling other products? FAMs?

59

Balancing Work Life with Family Health Needs. Industry Standard for Payouts? Presenting Prices to Clients?

60

Protection for Wedding Coordinator? Selling Merch as Agent? Franchise vs. Own Brand?

61

Backend business organization? Contracts? Fraud Risks?

62

Commission Splits? Selling Myself? Group Booking Contracts?

63

Investing in my website? Do I really need an SEO strategy?

64

Group Travel Niches? Preferred Supplier Networks? Boutique Suppliers?

65

How To Trademark Your Agency? Interested in Multi-Gen Niche!

66

Preparing for a Travel Agency NOW? Bookings for International Clients?

67

Meaningful Travel? Supporting Local Communities? Impact on Destinations?

68

Narrowing Niche? TA Discounts? Customer Support? Air/Car Rentals Worth Low Commissions?

69

ID Number to Sell Travel? Newbie as a Sub-Agent? Transferring Clients?

70

Host Agencies in Japan? Seller of Travel Liability? Foreign Transaction Fees?!

71

Billing for FIT Trips? How Do Leads Work?

72

Ex-pat living 6,000 miles from your clients. Maximum efficiency w/time tracking. Charging fees from day one. Meet Grace from Switzerland.

73

Agency Name? Will Global Changes Affect US Travel? Do I Need a Host Agency?

74

Travel with Small Children? How To Organize Digital Info?

75

How To Organize Contacts? Should I Go Out On My Own?

76

When to LLC? How To Be a Sub-Agent? Worried About Refunds!

77

System for Supplier Contacts? Go Independent? Thank You Gifts?

78

When to LLC? How to Deal with Failure? Which Course To Take?

79

Client thank you gifts? Changing host agencies? Racing client for best price?

80

What CRM for Credit Cards? Too Many Hosts!! How to Assess Fees?

81

Benefits of Leaving a Host Agency? Clients Who Complain? A Teacher + Also Sell Travel?

82

Do Suppliers Provide Booking Software? Seller of Travel and Working Outside the U.S.

83

Starting an Agency While Working Another Job! I Like To Cruise – Should I Become a Travel Advisor?

84

Typical Timeline for Starting Out as Agent? Does Expedia Hurt My Sales?

85

Choosing E&O Insurance? When Should I Get My Own IATA Number?

86

Sabre Refresher? How Do You Do FIT Trips?

87

Vol. 31| NHL Star to Luxury Travel: How This Power Couple Built a Wellness-Focused Travel Agency. Meet Lauren + Chris.

88

Site Inspections Out of Country? Why Are Bookings More Expensive with my HA?

89

Preventing My Agency from Fraud? Do Commissions Change? Budgeting for a Travel Agency?

90

Getting Set Up with LLC, Bank Accts, Etc. – Using Points for Clients? – Host Agencies Outside US?

91

Contracts with Suppliers – What to Know? Split Planning Fees? How To Name Your Niche.

92

Are Booking Platforms Always Confusing? Should I Add Booking Metrics To My Site? Is BOI Required For All Agencies?

93

What Computer Should I Buy? Discounts in Host Agency Choice. Dual-Ownership of Agency and HAs?

94

Wait for Host Week to Choose Host? When to Make a Website? Where Do I Find Suppliers?

95

Head spinning with CRMs - Help! Tools to Track Expenses? Fall Foliage Tour Bookings.

96

GDS vs. Other Air Booking Tech? Booking Air for Clients? How to Get Clients to Respond Back to Supplier Options?

97

How to Make the Most of a Personal Cruise as an Advisor? Just Starting Out – Part-Time or Full-Time?

98

Host Agency for My Niche? Listing Fees? HAs and Boutique Suppliers?

99

What is a FAM? Why is GDS avoided by HAs + Which Ones Offer Access? Training Courses After HAR’s?

100

Starting Out as An Advisor – in Canada! Tips for Starting a Host Agency? How to Join a Preferred-Agency Program?

101

HAs Welcoming Partner Travel Advisors? Best CRMs To Track Payments? Trademark Pitfalls With Agency Names?

102

Most organized host agency? Property Inspections! Advisor or Consultant?

103

Are “No Air Bookings” a Red Flag? Are Multiple Hosts an Option? How To Compare Two Agencies with Different Fees and Benefits?

104

No Reviews for a Host Agency on HAR – Should I Be Worried? Industry Standard For Commission Payouts to Advisors?

105

What’s with Clientbase? Tips for Travelers with Autism? Booking Air for Non-profits!

106

How Do I Sell Disney? Ins and Outs of Seller of Travel?

107

What’s a good CTA course? Tell Me About Press Releases!

108

Come with Me Groups. $1.5M niche w/a work-life balance. Lessons from FB hack. Meet Veranda.

109

Moving an IATA-Accredited Agency To US; Client Poaching On Facebook Groups!

110

Course to Learn Sabre? Benefits of Certifications? Paying 6K for a Mistake – Is This Legal?

111

2 DBAs under 1 LLC? Off-the-books flight-booking? Are agency fees a red flag?

112

Do Airline Commissions Still Exist Travel Services Agreements - When Should A Client Sign

113

Just Starting Out – And My Brain is Frozen! How Do I Present Options to a Client?

114

How To Sell an Agency? Back into the Travel Industry 30 Years Later!

115

How to Build a Client Base? Leads Programs – Worth It? How to Handle Changeable Clients?

116

Agent Etiquette on FAM trips? Benefits of the GDS? Should I belong to ASTA?

117

Friday 15 Encore (Vol. 92)

118

Fees for Luxury Travel? HAR'S Host Search! Host v. Franchise?

119

Importance of HA with leads? Providing private info to an HA? Write-offs for cruises?

120

Contract obligations after leaving a HA? Switch to Travefy? Balancing FT job with TA work?

121

How to Manage Many Perks? Switching from Unsupportive HA? What’s a Trust Account?

122

Custom Terms and Conditions? Venmo for HA Payments? International Clients for US-based Agents?

123

Opened agency – now what? Finding a good HA? FAM Trips!

124

What’s in a (business) name? Locality of HA? Steps to Becoming an Agent?

125

What makes HAR Courses Special? Flight Commissions for International TAs? Benefits of GDS?

126

5k group booking fee. 6.5k retainer w/50k min annual spend. Content marketing. Meet Courtnie

127

How to Transfer Data to Tern? Help for Advisors with ADHD? How to See if a HA Offers Tern?

128

HAR-reviewed HAs Only? Host Agencies vs. Travel Agencies? Just Starting and Need Direction!

129

Accelerator Course for Experienced Advisors? Can HAs Require Exclusivity? Training Before HA?

130

How To Charge Fees? Accessibility of Interline Rates? Travel Tech on a Budget!

131

Opened in June. First booking June 2023. Previous salary replaced by June 2024. Meet Judi.

132

Working with Canadians? Best Host Agency for YOU? Becoming a Top Seller of Travel!

133

2024 Host Week - Fri - Prize Giveaways + Closing

134

2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpots, Making Travel More Accessible, De'Andrea Matthews

135

2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpots, Storytelling To Sell, Aubrey Jackson

136

2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpot, Curating A Loyal Fanbase, Jenn Lee

137

2024 Host Week - Fri - Luminary Awards

138

2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Departure Lounge

139

2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Uniglobe Travel Center

140

2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Pickles Travel Network

141

2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Montecito Village Travel

142

2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Gifted Travel Network

143

2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Fora

144

2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Consortia, Virtuoso

145

2024 Host Week - Fri - Keynote, The 5 Ps To Success, Kristin Karst, AmaWaterways

146

2024 Host Week - Fri - The One Thing About Growing Your Biz While Working Less, Mary Beth Lynn

147

2024 Host Week - Friday - CoffeeSpot, Uniglobe Travel Center With April Swales

148

2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot, Newsletters: Cultivate Your Ideal Clients With 3 Simple Steps

149

2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot Travel Lessons Learned From NASCAR And Concert Tours

150

2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot, Leveraging Tech for Your Financial Routine, Stephanie Cannon

151

2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Largay Travel

152

2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Independent By Flight Centre

153

2024 Host Week - Thursday - Meet The Hosts, Travel Leaders 365

154

2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Nexion Travel Group - Canada

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2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Incentive Connection Travel

156

2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Direct Travel

157

2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Travel Edge

158

2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Consortia, Ensemble

159

2024 Host Week - Thurs - Keynote, TA Buying Power To Push Towards Sustainable Growth

160

2024 Host Week - Thurs - The One Thing To Know About Facing Adversity, Lindsey Epperly

161

2024 Host Week - Thurs - CoffeeSpot, Faye Travel Insurance

162

2024 Host Week - Wed. - EduSpot, Create 30 Reels In 20 Minutes, Christine Hardenberger

163

2024 Host Week - Wed. - EduSpot, 8 Things To Ask A New-to-You DMC, Whitney Shindelar

164

2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Travel Resources Group

165

2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Travel Leaders Market Square

166

2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Carlisle Travel

167

2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Dugan's Travels

168

2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Nexion Travel Group

169

2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, KHM Travel Group

170

2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Avoya Travel

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2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Consortia, Travel Leaders Network

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2024 Host Week - Wed. - Keynote Watch Out For Cyber Scams, Shams And Shady Sh*t, Burton Kelso

173

2024 Host Week - Wed. - The One Thing To Know About Going Full Time, Jenny Desmond

174

2024 Host Week - Wed. - CoffeeSpot With TERN

175

2024 Host Week - Tues - Closing + South High Cmty Band, What A Wonderful World

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2024 Host Week - Tues - EduSpots, Sales Process Pro Tips To Boost Sales, Scott Rutz

177

2024 Host Week - Tues - EduSpots, How to Manage Work Life w/Caregiving At Home, Allison Breininger

178

2024 Host Week - Tues - EduSpots, Identifying Leads Worth Your Time, Betsy Grebinoski

179

2024 Host Week - Tues - South High Cmty Band, Sweet Georgia Brown

180

2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Outside Agents

181

2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts - Expedia Cruises Of OVC

182

2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Travel Planners International

183

2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, OAL Travel Network

184

2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Dream Vacations Advisor

185

2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Dream Vacations Franchise

186

2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Levarte Travel

187

2024 Host Week - Tuesday - Meet The Consortia - TRAVELSAVERS

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2024 Host Week - Tuesday - Keynote, How TAs Can Fight Human Trafficking, Sabrina Stratford

189

Host Week 2024 - Tuesday - Coffeepot With Sion Commission Tracking Software

190

Process to Change Agencies? Fears of Marketing? Client Intake Forms?

191

2024 Host Week - Tuesday - One Thing To Know About Fee Charging, Nikki Miller

192

2024 Host Week, Mon - EduSpot, HAR's 7DS ACCELERATOR COURSE, Students' Perspectives

193

2024 Host Week, Mon - EduSpot, Jet-Set w/ChatGPT. Elevate Your Agency In 20 Minutes, Tamay Shannon

194

2024 Host Week, Monday - EduSpot, 5 Critical Systems to Scaling Top Performing Teams, Cyndi Williams

195

2024 Host Week,Monday - EduSpot, LGBTQ Travel Trends For 2024 And Beyond, Scott Wismont

196

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Modern Travel Professionals

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2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Platinum Journeys Travel

198

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Cruise Planners

199

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, 1000 Mile Travel Group

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2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, TravelFun.Biz

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2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, NEST Plus

202

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, NEST

203

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, MAST Travel Network

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2024 Host Week, Monday - Keynote, State Of The Host Agency Address | Steph Lee

205

2024 Host Week, Monday: One Thing to Know about Itin Planning | Karla Fritz

206

How to Know a HA is Legit? DMC or vacation wholesaler? Consortia for Disney?

207

Tips for Starting an Advisor Podcast? Creating a Good Logo? HAR’s Cruise Packing List!

208

Does Disney Work with ICs? What to Ask a Prospective HA? Going into Business with a Friend?

209

Agencies Change Commission? Getting Listed on HAR? What To Consider in Change of Host Agency?

210

Clients’ loyalty programs? Agent -- not tour operator! Project Management Platforms?

211

Part-time Agencies Frowned Upon? IC or Employee – Benefits and Drawbacks? TA Trust Accounts?

212

New agent sales tricks; sales tax on fees; G Adv. + TLN; why single supplements expensive

213

When to get CRM/Itin Builder; Supplier Ads; Bringing on Biz Partner; Fees: How About This?

214

Fighting Chargebacks, Tour Operators for Families, G Adventures Vetting Process

215

Transitioning to TA after the military, selling one cruise line, and suitable charging models

216

Previous Friday15 questions, Disney & charge fees, and new agent “Must Haves”

217

FIT explained, getting an IATA & CLIA number, & helping clients w/ a US Passports

218

Leads through online marketing, honing in on a niche, and setting income goals

219

Travel certification, hosting outside of the US, and developing your brand

220

Linking a landing page, host agency website, and our host week event

221

Hotel views on takeover bookings, Competing with discounts, and 7 Day Setup Accelerator Course

222

Qualifying customers booking air, sub agency contract, and payment gateway

223

Finding a host with one-on-one relationships, business structures, and pinpointing a niche

224

Advantages of joining a host, best travel agent education, and going from salary to being an IC

225

Travel MLMs, choosing a Host, and multiple company names

226

Travel business hierarchy, help for vision impaired IC, and travel agent testing

227

Booking groups, payments done in installments, and ticketing vs. non-ticketing

228

Facebook Marketing, Travel Advisor Mentors, Sole Proprietor vs. LLC

229

Gaining trust as a new IC, reducing Misclassification w/Planning Fees, & FAM qualifications

230

Startup investment decisions, startup investment on tech, and sales minimums for FAMs

231

How do travel agents deal with visas, Website link, and Breaking up with your host agency

232

Biz Cards, getting to know the biz before specializing, & guides to setting up your own agency

233

This advisor booked the largest ship charter in history. Meet MICE expert Karen.

234

Host contract that only allow you to book through them & travel advisor related podcast

235

Choosing a host agency and finding software that handles CRM, group management, and invoicing

236

VTC vs. CTD, answering client fee questions, and accreditation first or applying to host first

237

Umbrella liability policies, travel jobs besides being a TA, and downward trend on flights

238

# of suppliers to use, adding TA rates, no $ to join a host, dual hosting offer more perks

239

Gifting a dinner for booking, charging sales tax for travel services, duel hosting

240

Using your agency name, sales tax, hiring a registered agent, leaving host and keeping clients

241

Seller of travel license, creating a business plan, and getting an Admirals Pass

242

How to get clients to commit, ASTA memberships and attending industry events

243

Types of travel agency insurance, host agency vs a host hybrid, and travel agency websites

244

Monthly cost to start a travel biz, fees to become an agent, attributes to becoming an agent

245

2 agents 1 EIN, independent agents and supplier rates, clients finding better rates

246

From Disney to Cruises. Accessible Travel Tips. $1M in Sales for 2023. Meet Amy!

247

Switching from a subagent to an IC, choosing a niche, TA documents & waivers explained

248

Replacing a full-time job w/ travel, how to find/generate leads, & changing your EIN number

249

Working in travel part-time, California regulations, and choosing a host with no reviews

250

Filling company under PO box, using your vaca for booking, & business name availability problem

251

How to find more/better leads, tips for saving time, and recruiting new advisors.

252

How to charge fees, marketing for wave season, clients outside your niche

253

Host vs. franchise and getting your own E&O insurance or using your Host's

254

Average DW size of 80 pax. Close ratio of 75%. A website to die for. Meet Ashley.

255

Non-disparagement clause, Faith-based host, Can Canadian agencies sell travel in the states

256

TA referring leads, Company sign host contract, TA software, Diff btwn TA and Tour Op.

257

HAR's new course, booking engine without a host, and what comes after initial training

258

Converting quotes to Canadian money, Host training vs. independent, Why’s a consortia important

259

Acquiring a GDS, FAM trip opt., Payment system w/out host, Certified to work w/ a host

260

Multiple host, host vs agency, having international clients, biz travel expenses

261

Touch pts w/client pre-travel, Move RCCL bkg to host, Personal travel restrict, Group promo

262

SBA Loan to Supercharge Agency Start, E&O Insurance Coverage, African Travel Host Agency

263

Exp. TAs skewing report data? Host w/ 1 booking system? Can new TAs get $100,000 gross

264

Booking small suppliers w/ host. Finding host's preferred supplier list. Info on TA sales.

265

Experience selling a product/destination to sell? Hosts that do group air? Host Week specials.

266

Hosts who use TourRadar? Get certification b4 or after join host? Vetting tour operators.

267

Interline rates, Is Host Wk recorded, Are comm. paid if leaving, DBA/sole prop needed w/1099

268

How influencers book groups, Time commitment if your hosted, Host for sm. tour operator

269

Personal CC for biz, Homebase vs. IC, Listing host agency on HAR, Working as TA employee

270

$0 to 2.2M in 4 (pandemic) years. Surprise travel box w/goodies for clients. Meet Erica!

271

Site pics, LGBTQ-friendly tours, VAX VacationAccess, Sustainable Travel Vetting @TourRadar

272

Supplier & host not paying, Who’s HAR's job board for, Are you team niche or no niche

273

Hosts w/ ASTA mbrp, Resources for hiring/job descriptions, Hosts w/ military discounts

274

What Can I Earn on Intl. Air Tix, Becoming a Host, How Much to Start a Travel Agency

275

Canadian Regulation, Offering Payment Plans, Is 60 Air Tickets Yr Worth Joining A Host

276

New Website, Now What, Social Media, Why, Rebrand or Refresh

277

Selling Destination Weddings. Host Website or 3rd Party, Trainings for Noobs from Host, S

278

CTA Certif. Valid in Canada, Guide to Optimize Ship Inspection, Choosing Host w/ GDS

279

What to Spend on Expenses, Clients o/s State, Register Your Biz, Do Lg. Host Have Pull

280

Need a host to join ATTA, ATTA & TL Cert. Program, Host outside US/Can., S Corp biz

281

Live Lead Programs for Travel Agents, HAR Dogs, Caring for Clients on a FAM Trip

282

Difference Between Travel Consortia, Travel Agent Discounts, Why Use a Travel Agent?

283

Starting Agency w/o Experience, How to Plan for Site Insp., PCI-Compliant CC Storage

284

From Hosted to True#: What You Need to Know, Best Host for Wheelchair Travel

285

From host to host-franchise hybrid. Meet educational travel expert LaTonya.

286

Working & Starting an Agency, $10k Cost to Start Agency, Best Host + Training- Groups

287

Work w/More Than 1 Host, How to Break Even 1st yr, Cost of Host Ed.

288

Candidate Chat: Hear from Candidates Running for ASTA's Board of Directors

289

Promoting suppliers, How commissions work with a host, affiliate marketing on site/email

290

Reviews of Education Programs, What are Travel Agent Rates, How to Get Travel Agent Rates

291

Work w/More Than 1 Host, How to Break Even 1st yr, Cost of Host Ed. Programs, Credit Checks

292

Best Travel Conferences, Why Join Virtuoso Host for Luxury Travel, Merchant Accounts

293

TA w/ FT job, How to Market, Non-US Citizen Abroad w/ US Clients Finding Host, After 7DS

294

Hosts For LGBTQ+, Sole Proprietor To LLC, IATAN Or CLIA For Group Cruise, Cruise Group Tip

295

Hosts for LGBTQ+, Sole Proprietor to LLC, IATAN or CLIA for Group Cruise, Cruise Group Tip

296

ASTA helps w/ Hotel Resort Fees, Difference Between ARC & IATA, Booking Employer's Travel

297

Trainings for Corporate Advisors, Booking School Groups, UK Agency with Same Name as Me

298

Difference of Trade/Service Mark/Copyright, Trademark Process, Cost/Time & Mistakes

299

Host Mentorship Free but Lower Commission, How to choose a Consortium, Niches Examples

300

Getting an Agency Job w/o Experience, Negotiating Rates for Groups, 50-50 Commission Split

301

View on Host with Clients, Host vs. Consortium, Business Banking, Client Payments

302

This Disney agency uses systematization for max profits. Remote Team Tips. Meet Laurie.

303

Lead Programs for Agents, Business Licensing, Asking Client to Pay Commission

304

Travel Expense Write Offs, Personal Travel, Accounting Software, Tax Tips

305

Accreditation Options, Processing Fees, Travel MLMs, Do Trainings Transfer if Moving Hosts

306

Virtuoso Host, Air Consolidators, Hosts w/ no HAR Ratings, & Corporate Travel for Newbies

307

OA Education Programs, Support, Mentoring and Networking Tips, Fraud Protection Program

308

Perks of Virtuoso Affiliation, Gifted MBA Program and GTN Support, Coaching & Mentoring

309

Affluent Travel Affiliation, Levarte Academy and Website & Lead Tools

310

Benefits of Travel Leaders Affiliation, TQN Training & Onboarding & Marketing Tips

311

Travel Agency Contracts, 7-Day Setup Program, CLIA vs IATA

312

Travel Agency Names, Domain Name Tips, Choosing a Business Structures

313

Travel Agency Names, Domain Name Tips, Choosing a Business Structures

314

Tips on Choosing a Host, Family Adventure Travel Niche, LLC Recommendations

315

Choosing a Host, Do Host Agency Provide Leads, Travel Leads Tips

316

Travel Agency Website Design, Choosing A Travel Agency Name, Free Marketing Plan

317

Travel Agency Website Design, Choosing Travel Agency Names, Marketing Plan

318

How to do a complete rebrand RIGHT + Production Travel! Meet Molly.

319

7-Day Setup Challenge, Travel Agent Education, Agency Business Tips

320

What is a Sub-Agent, LLC Business Structure, Private Airfare

321

What is a Travel MLM, MLM vs Host Agency, Disney Dining Tips

322

Questions for Prospective Hosts, Consortia vs Host Agency, Luxury Travel Hosts

323

Exploring Leisure Travel, Travel Niches, Costs for starting My Agency

324

How do Advisors Charge Fees, Service & Consultation Fees, Types of Fees Advisors Charge

325

How do Advisors Charge Fees, Service & Consultation Fees, Types of Fees Advisors Charge

326

Finding a Host with Low Fees, What Fees Do Host Charge, and Social Media Options

327

Disney Travel Agency, CLIA Or Other Accreditations, And Advantages To Host Agency Size

328

Disney Travel Agency, CLIA or Other Accreditations, Advantages to Host Agency Size

329

Starting a Travel Agency, Choosing the Best Host, Marketing to a Larger Audience

330

Starting My Travel Business, Starting in the Travel Biz, Getting a Travel Accreditation

331

Attending Host Conference, Choosing a Host Agency, Specialized Travel Niche

332

Best Host Agency, Selling River Cruises, River Cruises Niche

333

What is a GDS, Do I Need a GDS, Unique Business Model

334

Hosted or Not, Do Hosts Provide Leads, Travel Schools

335

Business Credit Card, Becoming a Travel Agent, Travel License & Certification

336

Switching Hosts, Finding a Host, Which Host Offer Adventure Travel

337

Going Solo and Working with Suppliers

338

What Conferences to Attend, Types of Travel Jobs, How to Prepare for the Return to Travel

339

Host Preferred Suppliers, Returning to the Industry, Host Suppliers Sales Team

340

Multiple Brands. Frequent Client Rewards. Radio Show Host. This $2M Agency Shows us How!

341

Commission Overrides, Company Logo, Budget Host Agencies

342

IATA/IATAN Card, E&O Insurance, Active Military/Veteran Host Discounts

343

Fake Reviews on HAR, What's a "Good" Commission Split

344

What is a Host Agency, Agency w/ Multiple Brands, Do I Need an LLC if I Buy a Franchise

345

Setting up Biz Bank Acct. + CC, E&O Ins Cover Missed Final Payment, Finding Group Bookings

346

Hawaii Seller of Travel License, Meet the Whole HAR Team

347

Booking With Non-Preferred Suppliers, How To Start An Agency, Travel Agent Training

348

Lead Program for TA’s, TA vs. Online, Belonging to 2+ Host, Should a Niche Be in Your Name

349

Non-Local Host + BDM Relations, Host of Non-US Nationals w/US Agency, New Agents & Clients

350

Where to Display Your SOT #, MLMs vs. Host Agencies

351

Going from Hosted to Indie, Paying Yourself a Salary

352

Cruise Ship Tracker App, Storing Clients CC, New Agents: TRIPKIT vs. ASTA Roadmap Course

353

IC with a Host vs. Sub Agent, Travel Agency Business Plan, Booking FITs Outside Your Host

354

Signing Host Contract as Personal Rep of LLC, Charging Fees, Are Expensive Hosts Better?

355

Get Comfortable with Accessible Travel + An Agency That Gives Back. Meet Becky.

356

Use CoWorking Space?, Home Address?, E&O Insurance Q’s, Foreign National Book w/US Agency

357

You're about to get a lot more from TAC!

358

When to Buy Your Domain, Travel Agency Website Options, Balancing FT Work with PT Agency

359

This Agent is a Master of Using Social Proof to Grow His $2M Agency. Meet DeJuan.

360

He sells $775k/yr worth of air with $60-500/tix fees. Find out how you can too! Meet Lary.

361

Corporate Events @ Sea + Using Lead Magnets to get New Clients. Meet Rita.

362

Hear from 5 Travel Podcast Hosts: How to Find Podcast Marketing Success + Community.

363

How to start a podcast. 5 podcast hosts tell you why + how to do it.

364

Setting Work-Life Boundaries + Turning a Giveaway Win into a Major Dollars. Meet Janet.

365

Building a Remote Team + Using Organic Web Traffic to Build a $3.2M Agency. Meet Andres.

366

A Newbie From Rural Wyoming Brings in $500k in Sales in Six Months. Meet Dale.

367

How This Group Specialist Filled Her 196-person Group Cruise in One Month. Meet Valerie.

368

This Destination Wedding Travel Agent Only Markets Through Social Media. Meet Will.

369

This Italy Travel Specialist Makes 80% of Her Income from Service Fees. Meet Madeline.

370

Building a Travel Community + Specializing in Groups and Hawaii. Meet Lu.

371

How This Backpacker Broke Into Luxury Travel with Virtuoso. Meet Becky.

372

How to Get the Best Deal for Your Meeting Clients + Booking Corporate. Meet Karen.

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Vol. 4 | From Home-Based Agent to Storefront with 9 Employees. Meet Jennifer.

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Vol. 3 | She Booked a $220,000 Safari... Without Marketing. Meet Deb.

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Within a Month of Opening His Agency, He Had a Booking. Meet Zachary.

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From Travel Agency Intern to Owner of $3.5M Agency. Meet Andrey.