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Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 — 360 episodes

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Tour Operator vs DMC? What is Adventure Travel?

2

Independent? CRMs? FIT?

3

Quoting? Incentives? Host Agencies?

4

Travel Insurance? Fees? First 30 Days?

5

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

6

Closing a lead? Payment Practices? Trust?

7

Leads? Payment Gateways? Hierarchies?

8

CRMs? Tech Tools? Unnecessary tech?

9

Client IDs? Net vs Gross? Selling Yourself?

10

Corporate to Leisure? DMC Services? Destination Weddings?

11

Checklists? Responsible Travel? Website?

12

Niche from beginning? Website? FIT?

13

Commission on Fees? Certifications? Facebook?

14

CC Auths? Charging Fees? Switching Hosts?

15

Suppliers? Rebranded? Credit Card Authorizations?

16

Reasonable fees? Preferred Suppliers? Thresholds for access?

17

Chargebacks? Partnerships? FAM as new advisor?

18

Client communication? Niches? Quoting Clients?

19

Family travel? First year focus? Marketing activities?

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

Help with BDMs! Group Bookings? Commission Splits?

24

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

25

Using Points? New at Booking! Platforms for Booking?

26

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

27

Supplier network? Where to start? Changing commissions?

28

Starting my journey? Questioning my host? Niches?

29

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

30

Advertising Tours? Software Overwhelm! Accessible Luxury?

31

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

32

Commission Timing? Charging Fees? Switching Hosts?

33

Personal Travel? Accessible Travel? Client and Advisor Perks?

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

Travel Insurance? Cancel for any reason? New trends?

38

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

39

Tech Trends? AI Practical Use? Staying Current?

40

Tech tools? Last minute changes? Tech Stack?

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

Backend business organization? Contracts? Fraud Risks?

46

Commission Splits? Selling Myself? Group Booking Contracts?

47

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

48

Group Travel Niches? Preferred Supplier Networks? Boutique Suppliers?

49

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

50

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

51

Meaningful Travel? Supporting Local Communities? Impact on Destinations?

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

Billing for FIT Trips? How Do Leads Work?

56

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

57

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

58

Travel with Small Children? How To Organize Digital Info?

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

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

70

Sabre Refresher? How Do You Do FIT Trips?

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

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

100

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

101

Friday 15 Encore (Vol. 92)

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

2024 Host Week - Fri - Prize Giveaways + Closing

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

2024 Host Week - Fri - Luminary Awards

122

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

123

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

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Fora

128

2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Consortia, Virtuoso

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

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

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Consortia, Ensemble

143

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

144

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

145

2024 Host Week - Thurs - CoffeeSpot, Faye Travel Insurance

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

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

151

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

152

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

153

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

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

2024 Host Week - Wed. - CoffeeSpot With TERN

159

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

160

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

161

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

162

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

163

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

164

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

165

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

166

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

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

2024 Host Week - Tuesday - Meet The Consortia - TRAVELSAVERS

172

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

173

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

174

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

175

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

176

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

177

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

178

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

179

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

180

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

181

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

182

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

183

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

184

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

185

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

186

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, NEST

187

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

188

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

189

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

190

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

191

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

192

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

193

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

194

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

195

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

196

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

197

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

198

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

199

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

200

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

201

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

202

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

203

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

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

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

208

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

209

Travel MLMs, choosing a Host, and multiple company names

210

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

211

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

212

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

213

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

214

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

215

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

216

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

217

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

218

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

219

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

220

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

221

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

222

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

223

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

224

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

225

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

226

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

227

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

228

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

229

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

230

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

231

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

232

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

233

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

234

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

235

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

236

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

237

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

238

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

239

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

240

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

241

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

242

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

243

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

244

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

245

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

246

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

247

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

248

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

249

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

250

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

251

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

252

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

253

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

254

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

255

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

256

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

257

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

258

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

259

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

260

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

261

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

262

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

263

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

264

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

265

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

266

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

267

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

268

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

269

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

270

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

271

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

272

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

273

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

274

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

275

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

276

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

277

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

278

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

279

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

280

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

281

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

282

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

283

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

284

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

285

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

286

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

287

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

288

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

289

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

290

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

291

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

292

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

293

Affluent Travel Affiliation, Levarte Academy and Website & Lead Tools

294

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

295

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

296

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

297

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

298

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

299

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

300

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

301

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

302

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

303

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

304

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

305

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

306

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

307

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

308

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

309

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

310

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

311

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

312

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

313

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

314

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

315

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

316

Best Host Agency, Selling River Cruises, River Cruises Niche

317

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

318

Hosted or Not, Do Hosts Provide Leads, Travel Schools

319

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

320

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

321

Going Solo and Working with Suppliers

322

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

323

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

324

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

325

Commission Overrides, Company Logo, Budget Host Agencies

326

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

327

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

328

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

329

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

330

Hawaii Seller of Travel License, Meet the Whole HAR Team

331

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

332

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

333

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

334

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

335

Going from Hosted to Indie, Paying Yourself a Salary

336

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

337

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

338

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

339

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

340

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.