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In this episode, we chat about the essential steps for travel advisors to establish their service fee structure with industry expert, Jennifer Jacob! Gain insights into tailoring fees based on niche, geographical considerations, and transitioning into fee charging for the first time. Jennifer shares actionable strategies to develop an objective approach rooted in expense analysis, time tracking, and trip complexity assessment, ensuring sustainable pricing for your business.
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Recorded on February 27, 2024
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In this episode, we chat with Morris Sims who shares how to create a proactive strategy to getting new and more clients to your business. Morris challenges conventional approaches and emphasizes the importance of crafting a compelling introduction. Learn actionable strategies for visibility across social media, email marketing, events, and personal interactions. Morris also shares his game-changing 3-List Process with us so be sure to grab a pen and paper while you listen!
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Recorded on February 6, 2024
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In this episode, we chat with Erin Novodvorsky, Lead Consultant at The Geek Travel Agent. Join us as Erin takes us through her journey in the travel industry, where she transformed her business by aligning it with her passions and expertise. Erin shares her pivot from selling travel that didn't resonate with her to focusing on unique niches such as pop culture travel. From movie and TV show-inspired tours to crafting K-Pop vacations, Erin found her clients and her calling. Her journey and insights will undoubtedly inspire and guide you towards discovering your own niche and standing out in your industry!
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In this episode, we chat with Roni Weiss from Travel Unity to explore how travel advisors can enhance their support for clients and each other by embracing diversity and fostering an understanding of differences. Roni shares advice on how to better serve travelers by including specific questions when helping to plan their trip and thoughts to consider when working with each client.
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Visit Travel Unity's WebsiteFollow Travel Unity on LinkedinWatch Roni's videos from his trip to Iraq (mentioned in the show)!
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Recorded on December 13, 2023 -
Discover the ins and outs of S-Corps with Haylie Hardin in this episode as we delve into what they are and how to determine if your business is ready. Explore the advantages of transitioning to an S-Corp for tax planning, and get a quick guide on the actions you need to take to make the switch.
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Download a Presentation Slide Deck of Haylie’s Tax Tips!Visit Go Hardin’s WebsiteConnect with Haylie on LinkedinListen to Haylie’s previous episode “Money Matters: Expert Tax Tips for Small Business Success”Start a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_started
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In this episode we chat with tax expert Haylie Hardin about top tax-saving tips for small business owners, especially those who are new to understanding business taxes. We explore the practical strategies of saving money on business expenses and discussing actionable steps that can lead to substantial savings at tax time!
Download a Presentation Slide Deck of Haylie's Tax Tips!Visit Go Hardin's WebsiteConnect with Haylie on LinkedinListen to Our Bonus Episode with Haylie: "When to Take Your Business S-Corp"
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What is wave season and how should you be preparing for it? Join us in this episode and Travel Advisor and marketing strategist, Rita Perez, will tell you how! Get ready for a big year of travel sales in 2024 and Rita will give you the tips and guidance on how to get your business, life, and goals aligned to create a successful year head!
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Free Wave Season Checklist!Free Lead Generation CalculatorListen to the Strategic Travel Entrepreneur PodcastJoin the Strategic Travel Entrepreneur Facebook GroupFull Podcast Episode InformationStart a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_started
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In this episode, we chat with Stuart Marra, Founder and Luxury Travel Advisor of The Opulent Explorer.
Like many advisors, Stuart entered the industry fueled by his love for adventure and exploration. He shares his path to success growing his travel business, highlighting The Opulent Explorer team's one-of-a-kind services, such as a tailored travel planning workflow, how he's how he's incorporated his love for photography into his business, and so much more!
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Subscribe to Stuart's Linkedin NewsletterVisit The Opulent Explorer WebsiteView full podcast episode information and notesStart a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_startedRecorded on October 30, 2023
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Who doesn't love getting new leads and prospective clients to their travel business?! We chat with travel agency owners, Penny Cooper and Christina Viera, who have discovered formulas of success when it comes to finding new leads. In fact, they even created their own company Magic Made Simple, that specializes in helping advisors attract and nurture leads!
During this episode, Penny and Christina discuss how to approach a strategy you can implement into your business. They also share what generating new leads can look like by using innovative tactics, such as lead magnets and more!
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Free Download: Lead Magnet Content & Delivery Ideas for Your Travel BusinessRegister for Upcoming Sales Workshop Session with Penny & ChristinaStart a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_startedRecorded on October 3, 2023
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In this episode, we sit down with Harish Schroff from Indus Travels on how travel advisors can create and host successful events to market group travel trips and tours. Harish shares his pro tips and best practices on how to plan, market, and execute effective in-person and virtual events. Discover the art of engaging your audience and turning event attendees into enthusiastic group travelers!
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Recorded on July 24, 2023
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In this episode, we chat with Kelli Hayes Smith as she guides us through strategic tips to set yourself apart from the competition (ahem, booking engines, we’re looking at you). Learn the art of crafting compelling narratives that highlight your services and how to set achievable goals to optimize your social media presence. Kelli also shares real-life inspiration and ideas from fellow travel advisors that can pave the way for authentic connections.
Recorded July 14, 2023
Listen to Kelli’s podcast Social Take OffVisit Kelli’s Website at https://kellihayessmith.comFind Kelli Hayes Smith on InstagramStart a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_started
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In this episode, we chat with Tammy Levent, Travel Industry Expert on the ways she's utilizing the power of ChatGPT and how others can do the same! Discover the essential tools and software that unlock its power and the secrets of seamless integrations. Tammy also shares her own journey with ChatGPT and presents real-life examples, demonstrating how you too can effortlessly apply this transformative technology in your everyday travel business.
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Use OpenAi's ChatGPT at chat.openai.comDownload Tammy's "Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Travel Agent" by clicking hereStart a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_startedRecorded on July 20, 2023
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This is episode, we sit down with Phillip, Co-founder of Rise Up Retreats about how he turned his passion of surf and travel into a growing business. We talk about the importance of sustainability in the travel industry and how he and his team leverages digital marketing and harnessing the power of word-of-mouth to attract new travelers and keep past ones coming back for more!
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Recorded on June 27, 2023
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“Artificial Intelligence”, or better known as A.I., has been growing in popularity since the start of 2023 and the buzz isn’t slowing down, especially within the travel industry! In this episode, we chat with Glenda Beagle and she shares what is A.I. is, how it can impact selling travel, and the ways travel advisors should be using and thinking about it.
Recorded on June 8, 2023
Visit Glenda’s Website: artofsellingtravel.comArt of Selling Travel InstagramOpen Ai ChatGBT (Website to use ChatGBT in ways discussed during the podcast)Start a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_started
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In this episode, we connect with Grace McBride, Founder and CEO of Lucia, a freelancer marketplace for the travel industry. Grace shares the story of how and why Lucia was created and how it works for travel advisors and the travel industry. She shares success stories of how travel advisors have unleashed their full potential of their travel business with freelancers.
Visit Lucia at https://www.letslucia.com/Start a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_startedRecorded on May 23, 2023
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Create FAMtastic strategies to make the most out of your FAM trips! In this episode, we chat with Anne Smith, CTIE, on how to harness and maximize the education and networking power of a FAM ("familiarization") trip. Anne shares what a FAM trip is, including the different ways it can be achieved, mistakes to avoid when attending a FAM trip, how to plan out marketing strategies before, during, and after a trip, and so much more.
Recorded on May 10, 2023
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Join The Lounge as we chat with Stephanie Louzil and Danielle Meyer from the Travel Anywhere Virtual team! Hear the story of how they started the company during the pandemic and how it continues to thrive today. We discuss how other travel professionals can implement virtual travel experiences into their business and create once-in-a-lifetime memories for clients...virtually!
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Show Notes:Recorded on April 20, 2023
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Grab a pen and paper for this episode! Gabbie Borgus, or better known as Gab from @thatguidedtravelgirl, shares her top five tips on how to not only increase your own social media presence but also how to decrease burnout from the social media. Each tip is crafted with the busy travel advisor in mind with actionable items you can start implementing today.
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Show Notes:Recorded on April 5, 2023
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Join us on this special episode with Tamika C. Carter, Executive Director of Group Travel Academy! We set the stage for Travefy Academy's upcoming "Travefy Academy’s Grow With Groups Mini-Event" happening on May 18, 2023 (register for event here).
Curious which path you should take when selling group travel? Take Tamika's free quiz here: https://www.grouptravelacademy.com/quizRegister for upcoming group travel session: https://go.travefy.com/grow-with-groups
In this episode, Tamika shares an overview of what selling group travel can look like for you and your business and what to know before planning and booking your first group trips. From escorting travel groups to booking out cruise ships, Tamika explains it all!
Show Notes:Recorded on April 20, 2023
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In this episode, we chat with Guida Botelho, CTIE, Senior Director of Education for The Travel Institute. We discuss how advanced education and the power of knowledge can be crucial for travel professionals growing their business and expertise, which in return can increase booking revenue! Guida shares not only the educational opportunities available through The Travel Institute but also how to decide which certification program is best for you and your career goals, and so much more.
Recorded on March 9, 2023
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