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Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 — 369 episodes

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Commission Changes? Terms & Conditions? Travel in Advance?

2

Luxury Market? Use of AI? Need Inspiration!

3

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

4

Paying Commission? Boutique Suppliers? Booking Platforms?

5

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

6

DMC Quotes? IC vs Employee? IC vs Independent?

7

FITs? Switching Hosts? Planning Fees?

8

IC vs Independent? Selling? Marketing Activities?

9

Payments? Outreach? Using DMCs?

10

Tour Operator vs DMC? What is Adventure Travel?

11

Independent? CRMs? FIT?

12

Quoting? Incentives? Host Agencies?

13

Travel Insurance? Fees? First 30 Days?

14

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

15

Closing a lead? Payment Practices? Trust?

16

Leads? Payment Gateways? Hierarchies?

17

CRMs? Tech Tools? Unnecessary tech?

18

Client IDs? Net vs Gross? Selling Yourself?

19

Corporate to Leisure? DMC Services? Destination Weddings?

20

Checklists? Responsible Travel? Website?

21

Niche from beginning? Website? FIT?

22

Commission on Fees? Certifications? Facebook?

23

CC Auths? Charging Fees? Switching Hosts?

24

Suppliers? Rebranded? Credit Card Authorizations?

25

Reasonable fees? Preferred Suppliers? Thresholds for access?

26

Chargebacks? Partnerships? FAM as new advisor?

27

Client communication? Niches? Quoting Clients?

28

Family travel? First year focus? Marketing activities?

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

Help with BDMs! Group Bookings? Commission Splits?

33

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

34

Using Points? New at Booking! Platforms for Booking?

35

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

36

Supplier network? Where to start? Changing commissions?

37

Starting my journey? Questioning my host? Niches?

38

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

39

Advertising Tours? Software Overwhelm! Accessible Luxury?

40

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

41

Commission Timing? Charging Fees? Switching Hosts?

42

Personal Travel? Accessible Travel? Client and Advisor Perks?

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

Travel Insurance? Cancel for any reason? New trends?

47

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

48

Tech Trends? AI Practical Use? Staying Current?

49

Tech tools? Last minute changes? Tech Stack?

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

Backend business organization? Contracts? Fraud Risks?

55

Commission Splits? Selling Myself? Group Booking Contracts?

56

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

57

Group Travel Niches? Preferred Supplier Networks? Boutique Suppliers?

58

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

59

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

60

Meaningful Travel? Supporting Local Communities? Impact on Destinations?

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

Billing for FIT Trips? How Do Leads Work?

65

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

66

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

67

Travel with Small Children? How To Organize Digital Info?

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

Sabre Refresher? How Do You Do FIT Trips?

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

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

110

Friday 15 Encore (Vol. 92)

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

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

124

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

125

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

126

2024 Host Week - Fri - Prize Giveaways + Closing

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

2024 Host Week - Fri - Luminary Awards

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Fora

137

2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Consortia, Virtuoso

138

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

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

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

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

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

151

2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Consortia, Ensemble

152

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

153

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

154

2024 Host Week - Thurs - CoffeeSpot, Faye Travel Insurance

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

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

160

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

161

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

162

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

163

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

164

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

165

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

166

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

167

2024 Host Week - Wed. - CoffeeSpot With TERN

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

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

172

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

173

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

174

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

175

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

176

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

177

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

178

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

179

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

180

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

182

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

183

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

184

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

185

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

186

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

187

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

188

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

189

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

190

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

191

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

192

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

193

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

194

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

195

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, NEST

196

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

197

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

198

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

199

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

200

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

201

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

202

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

203

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

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

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

208

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

209

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

210

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

211

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

212

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

213

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

214

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

215

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

216

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

217

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

218

Travel MLMs, choosing a Host, and multiple company names

219

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

220

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

221

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

222

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

223

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

224

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

225

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

226

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

227

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

228

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

229

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

230

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

231

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

232

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

233

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

234

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

235

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

236

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

237

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

238

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

239

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

240

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

241

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

242

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

243

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

244

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

245

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

246

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

247

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

248

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

249

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

250

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

251

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

252

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

253

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

254

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

255

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

256

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

257

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

258

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

259

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

260

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

261

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

262

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

263

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

264

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

265

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

266

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

267

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

268

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

269

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

270

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

271

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

272

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

273

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

274

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

275

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

276

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

277

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

278

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

279

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

280

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

281

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

282

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

283

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

284

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

285

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

286

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

287

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

288

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

289

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

290

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

291

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

292

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

293

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

294

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

295

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

296

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

297

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

298

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

299

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

300

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

301

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

302

Affluent Travel Affiliation, Levarte Academy and Website & Lead Tools

303

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

304

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

305

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

306

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

307

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

308

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

309

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

310

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

311

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

312

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

313

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

314

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

315

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

316

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

317

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

318

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

319

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

320

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

321

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

322

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

323

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

324

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

325

Best Host Agency, Selling River Cruises, River Cruises Niche

326

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

327

Hosted or Not, Do Hosts Provide Leads, Travel Schools

328

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

329

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

330

Going Solo and Working with Suppliers

331

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

332

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

333

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

334

Commission Overrides, Company Logo, Budget Host Agencies

335

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

336

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

337

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

338

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

339

Hawaii Seller of Travel License, Meet the Whole HAR Team

340

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

341

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

342

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

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

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Going from Hosted to Indie, Paying Yourself a Salary

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

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

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

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

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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.

358

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.