Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15

This episode originally aired on December 17th, 2021Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about travel agency website design, choosing your agency names, and our free marketing plan.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:hostagencyreviews.com/blog/wix-tutorialhostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-websiteshostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-for-…l-agency-nameshostagencyreviews.com/blog/the-100-t…marketing-planhostagencyreviews.com/blog/free-diy-…ravel-agents-2We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about travel agency website design, choosing your agency names, and our free marketing plan.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/wix-tutorialhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-websiteshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-for-choosing-travel-agency-nameshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/the-100-travel-agency-marketing-planhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/free-diy-marketing-tools-for-travel-agents-2We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our Podcast❤️ If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! 💬 __________________________________________________ 📧 Never miss a HAR resource. Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsletter 🎧 Listen to our Podcast: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter 🤔 Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank 🌴 Thinking of becoming a travel advisor? Join our FREE 7 Day Set Up program: ________________________________________________________________ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviewshttp://www.facebook.com/iamstephly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hostagencyrvwshttp://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866 http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

Join us as we pick the brain of Molly Williams, a 10-year travel industry veteran who specializes in bringing some of your favorite bands around the world. That’s right, her 6-woman remote team found a niche in entertainment/production travel! While production travel isn’t for everyone, Molly’s lessons apply to any agency moving large groups around.And during that awful pandemic, Molly had an epiphany. She could either walk away or go all in and refresh her company. If you’ve considered a rebrand, Molly’s agency is one that’s done an amazing job. She worked with a pricing strategist to find out what fees she should charge and where. She worked with a copy writer to narrow down exactly the value she provided and what clients could expect working with her. She worked with a branding agency to turn her vision of her newly renamed agency, The Optimists Travel, into a reality.For those that are looking for some ways to build corporate responsibility into your agency’s DNA, we’ve also got some inspiration for you on that front too! ****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/tac21 ******Special thanks to Uniworld River Cruises for sponsoring this episode.

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about our 7-Day Setup Challenge, Travel Agent Education, and Agency Business Tips.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-uphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tagged/choose-a-hosthttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-certificationhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-business-structuresWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our Podcast❤️ If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! 💬 __________________________________________________ 📧 Never miss a HAR resource. Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsletter 🎧 Listen to our Podcast: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter 🤔 Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank 🌴 Thinking of becoming a travel advisor? Join our FREE 7 Day Set Up program: _________________________________________________________Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviewshttp://www.facebook.com/iamstephly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hostagencyrvwshttp://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866 http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about what a sub-agent is, a LLC business structure, and private airfare.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/host-agency-consortia-educationhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-uphttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-using-a-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-business-structureshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/airline-fare-typeshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplierWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our Podcast❤️ If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! 💬 __________________________________________________📧 Never miss a HAR resource.Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter:www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsletter🎧 Listen to our Podcast:www.hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter🤔 Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group:www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank🌴 Thinking of becoming a travel advisor?Join our FREE 7 Day Set Up program: ________________________________________________________________Facebook:www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviewswww.facebook.com/iamstephlyTwitter:www.twitter.com/hostagencyrvwswww.twitter.com/iamstephlyInstagram:www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/company/2534866www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about what a travel MLM is, MLM vs. a host agency, and disney dining tips.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:departurelounge.com/join-our-travel-advisor-team/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-mlmshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-a-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-using-a-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-guide-hars-disney-world-planning-booking-cheatsheethttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/disney-dining-reservation-calculatorhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/disney-world-tips-and-tricks-travel-agents-tell-allhttps://www.disneyinstitute.com/professional-development-courses/We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our Podcast❤️ If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! 💬 __________________________________________________📧 Never miss a HAR resource.Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter:www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsletter🎧 Listen to our Podcast:www.hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter🤔 Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group:www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank🌴 Thinking of becoming a travel advisor?Join our FREE 7 Day Set Up program: ________________________________________________________________Facebook:www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviewswww.facebook.com/iamstephlyTwitter:www.twitter.com/hostagencyrvwswww.twitter.com/iamstephlyInstagram:www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/company/2534866www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about getting started in leisure travel, travel niches, and the cost of starting an agency.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://departurelounge.com/join-our-travel-advisor-team/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-uphttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-travel-consortia-travel-coopshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/consortia/virtuosohttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/specialize-luxury-travelhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-using-a-host-agencyWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our Podcast❤️ If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! 💬 __________________________________________________📧 Never miss a HAR resource.Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter:www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsletter🎧 Listen to our Podcast:www.hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter🤔 Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group:www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank🌴 Thinking of becoming a travel advisor?Join our FREE 7 Day Set Up program: ________________________________________________________________Facebook:www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviewswww.facebook.com/iamstephlyTwitter:www.twitter.com/hostagencyrvwswww.twitter.com/iamstephlyInstagram:www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/company/2534866www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about leisure travel, travel niches, and the cost of starting an agencyHere's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup https://www.visitscotland.comhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/find-a-travel-nichehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-advisor-guide-researching-qualifying-suppliershttps://cruising.org/en/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-using-a-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-startup-costshttps://asta.digitalchalk.com/learn/RoadmapToBecomingATravelAdvisorhttps://www.thetravelinstitute.com/We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our Podcast❤️ If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! 💬 __________________________________________________ 📧 Never miss a HAR resource. Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsletter 🎧 Listen to our Podcast: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter 🤔 Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank 🌴 Thinking of becoming a travel advisor? Join our FREE 7 Day Set Up program: ________________________________________________________________ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviewshttp://www.facebook.com/iamstephly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hostagencyrvwshttp://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866 http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about how advisors charge fees, service & consultation fees, and what types of fees advisors charge.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-guide-to-charging-feeshttps://www.asta.org/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/how-do-travel-agents-make-moneyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/mvt-q2-2021https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/hosted-travel-agent-fee-report-2020https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-demographics-fee-report-2020We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about how advisors charge fees, service & consultation fees, and what types of fees advisors charge.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-guide-to-charging-feeshttps://www.asta.org/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/how-do-travel-agents-make-moneyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/mvt-q2-2021https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/hosted-travel-agent-fee-report-2020https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-demographics-fee-report-2020We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our Podcast❤️ If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! 💬 __________________________________________________ 📧 Never miss a HAR resource. Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsletter 🎧 Listen to our Podcast: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter 🤔 Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank 🌴 Thinking of becoming a travel advisor? Join our FREE 7 Day Set Up program: https://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-up ________________________________________________________________ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviewshttp://www.facebook.com/iamstephly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hostagencyrvwshttp://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866 http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about finding a host with low fees, what fees do host charge, and social media options.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup/https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tagged/choose-a-hosthttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-guide-building-work-communityhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-social-mediahttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tqn-q2-2021We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our Podcast❤️ If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! 💬 __________________________________________________ 📧 Never miss a HAR resource. Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsletter 🎧 Listen to our Podcast: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter 🤔 Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank 🌴 Thinking of becoming a travel advisor? Join our FREE 7 Day Set Up program: ________________________________________________________________ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviewshttp://www.facebook.com/iamstephly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hostagencyrvwshttp://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866 http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about Disney travel agency, CLIA or other accreditations, and advantages to host agency size.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-certificationhttps://cruising.org/en/https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/best-disney-travel-agents-booking-secretshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/disney-cruise-lines-101-for-travel-agentshttps://www.disneytravelagents.com/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-using-a-host-agencyWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our Podcast❤️ If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! 💬 __________________________________________________ 📧 Never miss a HAR resource. Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsletter 🎧 Listen to our Podcast: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter 🤔 Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank 🌴 Thinking of becoming a travel advisor? Join our FREE 7 Day Set Up program: https://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-up _____________________________________________________Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviewshttp://www.facebook.com/iamstephly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hostagencyrvwshttp://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866 http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

This podcast aired October 22, 2021Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about Disney travel agency, CLIA or other accreditations, and advantages to host agency size.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-certificationhttps://cruising.org/en/https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/best-disney-travel-agents-booking-secretshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/disney-cruise-lines-101-for-travel-agentshttps://www.disneytravelagents.com/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-using-a-host-agencyWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about starting a travel agency, choosing the best host, marketing to a larger audience.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-uphttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/free-travel-agency-business-plan-templatehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/starting-a-travel-agency-from-homehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/setting-up-travel-agencys-financialshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-using-a-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-4-travel-agency-marketing-toolshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tqn-q3-2021https://www.adventuretravel.biz/We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!❤️ If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! 💬__________________________________________________📧 Never miss a HAR resource. Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsletter🎧 Listen to our Podcast:http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter🤔 Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank🌴 Thinking of becoming a travel advisor? Join our FREE 7 Day Set Up program:https://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-up________________________________________________________________Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviewshttp://www.facebook.com/iamstephlyTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/hostagencyrvwshttp://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyLinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephlyInstagram:http://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviewshttp://www.instagram.com/iamstephly

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about starting your own travel business, starting in the travel biz, and getting your own travel accreditation.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/free-travel-agency-business-plan-templatehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/starting-a-travel-agency-from-homehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/setting-up-travel-agencys-financialshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tagged/choose-a-hosthttps://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-uphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditationhttps://www.iata.orgWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our PodcastTravel Agent Chatter: Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank ________________________________________________________Follow us online!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/Facebook (Steph): https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866LinkedIn (Steph): http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about attending your host conference, choosing a host agency, and specialized travel niches.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/find-a-travel-nichehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-advisor-guide-researching-qualifying-suppliershttps://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/make-your-travel-conference-counthttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/5-steps-to-finding-groupshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/supplier-want-you-know-booking-groupsWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our PodcastTravel Agent Chatter: https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatterTravel Agent Think Tank FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank ________________________________________________________Follow us online!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/Facebook (Steph): https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866LinkedIn (Steph): http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to take a look at the best host agencies, selling river cruises, and river cruises as a niche.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplierhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/find-a-travel-nichehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-certificationhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-a-clia-numberhttps://cruising.org/en/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/how-travel-agents-can-make-the-most-of-a-cruise-ship-inspectionhttps://cruise360.org/https://www.cruiseworldshow.com/We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our PodcastTravel Agent Chatter: https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatterTravel Agent Think Tank FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank ________________________________________________________Follow us online!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/Facebook (Steph): https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866LinkedIn (Steph): http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

This week on Friday 15, Maureen chats about whether you should be hosted or not, if hosts provide leads, and travel school.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/travel-agent-chatter-vol-5-karen-hurlbut-hurlbut-travelhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/lary-neron-airfare-consultanthttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-gdshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tqn-q4-2020https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-using-a-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/find-a-travel-nichehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplierhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditationhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-certificationWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!

This week on Friday 15, Maureen chats about whether you should be hosted or not, if hosts provide leads, and travel school.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tagged/choose-a-hosthttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-using-a-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplierhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/starting-a-travel-agency-from-homehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/setting-up-travel-agencys-financialshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-licensehttps://forms.freshfromflorida.com/10200.pdfSellers of Travel / Business Services / Home - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (fdacs.gov)https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/starting-a-travel-agency-from-homehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-uphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tagged/choose-a-hosthttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/find-a-travel-nichehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-licensehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-certificationhttps https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-schoolhttps://www.asta.org/We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found this helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! Listen to our PodcastTravel Agent Chatter: https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank ________________________________________________________Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/ Facebook (Steph): https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamstephly LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866 LinkedIn (Steph): http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

This week on Friday 15 Maureen chats about switching host agencies, finding a host agency, and which host offer adventure travel!Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: • https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/5-best-business-credit-cards-for-travel-agency-rewards• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/best-credit-card-rewards-travel-agency• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-travel-brand-credit-cards-travel-agents• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/starting-a-travel-agency-from-home• https://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-up• https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup/• https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/how-to-apply-for-an-ein• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-business-structures• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-license• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-certification• https://asta.digitalchalk.com/learn/RoadmapToBecomingATravelAdvisor• https://www.thetravelinstitute.com/We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! Listen to our PodcastTravel Agent Chatter: https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank _____________________________________________________________Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/ Facebook (Steph): https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamstephly LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866 LinkedIn (Steph): http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

This week on Friday 15 Maureen chats about switching host agencies, finding a host agency, and which host offer adventure travel!Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: Independent Travel Agent Contracts How to Choose a HostHow to Find the Best Host AgencyHost Agency MapHow to Find a Travel Niche Travel Preferred SupplierA Travel Agent Guide to Researching & Qualifying SuppliersAdventure Travel Trade AssociationMake your Travel Conference CountWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! Listen to our PodcastTravel Agent Chatter: https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank ______________________________________________________________Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/ Facebook (Steph): https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamstephly LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866 LinkedIn (Steph): http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

This week on Friday 15, Steph and Maureen chat about going solo and working with suppliers!Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-travel-consortia-travel-coopshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-advisor-guide-researching-qualifying-suppliershttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-need-eo-insurancehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/the-100-travel-agency-marketing-planhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-social-mediahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank/We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! Listen to our PodcastTravel Agent Chatter: https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank _______________________________________________________________________________________________Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/ Facebook (Steph): https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamstephly LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866 LinkedIn (Steph): http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

This week on Friday 15, Steph and Maureen chat about what conferences to attend, type of travel industry jobs, and how to prepare for the return to travel!Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: • https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/host-agency-consortia-education• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/make-your-travel-conference-count• https://hostagencyreviews.com/events/category/kind_conference• https://www.travelagentforum.com/• https://www.asta.org• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/new-hosted-travel-agent-report-2020• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-employee-income-2020• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/independent-travel-agent-income-report-2020• https://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-up• https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetup/• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-guide-building-work-community• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplier• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/find-a-travel-niche• https://www.travelweekly.com• https://www.travelmarketreport.com• https://www.travelpulse.comWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Listen to our Podcast, Travel Agent Chatter: https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank ______________________________________________________________Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/ Facebook (Steph): https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamstephly LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866 LinkedIn (Steph): http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

This week on Friday 15, Maureen goes solo and chats about Host Preferred Suppliers, Returning to the Industry, and Host Suppliers Sales Team. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-travel-consortia-travel-coopshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tagged/choose-a-hosthttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplierhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-up/https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetuphttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/find-a-travel-nichehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-advisor-guide-researching-qualifying-suppliersWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! ❤️ If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! 💬💬💬__________________________________________________📧 Never miss a HAR resource. Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsletter🎧 Listen to our Podcast:http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter🤔 Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank🌴 Thinking of becoming a travel advisor? Join our FREE 7 Day Set Up program:https://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-up________________________________________________________________Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviewshttp://www.facebook.com/iamstephlyTwitter:http://www.twitter.com/hostagencyrvwshttp://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyLinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephlyInstagram:http://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviewshttp://www.instagram.com/iamstephly

Hear from a 26-year travel industry veteran and host of the radio show Traveling Culturati, about how she’s successfully tackled her agency’s multiple brands, created a successful frequent traveler program, and blended her passions together to form a unique niche. We promise you’ll leave with multiple creative ways to grow your agency! Whether through ideas on how to grow your agency through radio/podcast, creating your own frequent traveler program for clients, or planting a seed on how you can marry your passions to create your dream niche, we'll have something for everyone in this episode.What’s Ja'Vonne's niche? This $2M agency has found major success in putting together come-along trips for radio stations, special interest groups that allow her to travel around the world and follow her curiosity and passions, as well as group trips for African American travelers. ****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/tac20

This week on Friday 15, Steph and Maureen chat about commission overrides, company logos, and budget host agencies. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/host-agency-commission-plan-comparison-calculatorhttps://www.canva.com/https://99designs.com/https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/why-your-travel-agency-needs-a-style-guidehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-uphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/7daysetuphttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-commissionshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM2hnPZeCLUWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Never miss a HAR resource. Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsListen to our Podcast, Travel Agent Chatter: https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatterTravel Agent Think Tank FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank________________________________________________________________Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/Facebook (Steph): https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866LinkedIn (Steph): http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

This week on Friday 15, Steph chats about the coveted IATA/ITANA card, more on E&O insurance and if you or your host should hold it, and about active military/veteran host discounts. Here's a short and sweet list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/surveyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-a-clia-numberhttps://youtu.be/a3aO4UpZN04https://hostagencyreviews.com/franchiseshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/hosts/kinship-vacationsWe do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment!Never miss a HAR resource. Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.hostagencyreviews.com/newsListen to our Podcast, Travel Agent Chatter: https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatterTravel Agent Think Tank FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelAgentThinkTank________________________________________________________________Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/Facebook (Steph): https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866LinkedIn (Steph): http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

This week on Friday 15, Steph is going to address the elephant in the room: fake reviews on the site. She’s going to chat on different kinds of fake reviews, why and how they happen, how we respond when one slips through the cracks, and what the HAR crew does to prevent them in the first place (spoiler alert, we do A LOT!). So grab your magnifying glass, put on your fedora, and learn from HAR and you’ll become an amateur fake review sleuth in mere minutes. Steph will also talk about what is a “good” commission split, highlighting one of our most creative site resources: HAR’s Commission Comparison Calculator.) A short and sweet list of helpful resources for today’s episode: HAR’s Review Guidelines: https://hostagencyreviews.com/etiquette-rulesHAR’s Host Agency Commission Plan Comparison Calculator: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/host-agency-commission-plan-comparison-calculator We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!If you found the video helpful, we'd love it if you could give it a like, drop us a comment! Never miss a HAR resource. Join 30,000+ agents and subscribe to our newsletter: http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/news...Listen to our Podcast, Travel Agent Chatter:http://www.hostagencyreviews.com/trav...Travel Agent Think Tank FB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/Travel...________________________________________________________________Follow us online!Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hostagencyrev...Facebook (Steph): http://www.facebook.com/iamstephlyInstagram:http://www.instagram.com/hostagencyre...Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/iamstephlyLinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/company/2534866LinkedIn (Steph):http://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly

In this week's Friday 15, Steph Lee chats on three key industry issues: What is a Host Agency?Agency with Multiple BrandsDo I Need an LLC if I Buy a Franchise?If you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!A List of Relevant Resources for Today’s Episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/surveyASTA Board of Director's Candidate Chat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ0R3KkPlrA&https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-a-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-franchise-or-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditationhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-mlmsFriday 15 on Travel MLMs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Ol5dKEsskhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/belonging-to-more-than-one-host-agency

A LIST OF RELEVANT RESOURCES FOR TODAY’S EPISODE:https://hostagencyreviews.com/surveyhttps://har.news/votehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/setting-up-travel-agencys-financialshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/5-best-business-credit-cards-for-travel-agency-rewardshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-need-eo-insurancehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/travel-agent-chatter-vol-3-be-well-travelhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/travel-agent-chatter-volume-7-lu-maggiora-travel-by-luhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/valerie-gossett-premier-resources-travel-grouphttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/5-steps-to-finding-groupshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/group-booking-tips-travel-advisors-agentshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/supplier-want-you-know-booking-groups

In our 16th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee chats about Hawaii seller of travel license and you get to meet the whole HAR team!If you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! A List of Relevant Resources for Today’s Episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/surveyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-licensehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/page/friday15

This previously aired June 18, 2021In our 15th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee chats on three key industry issues:1. Booking with Non-Preferred Suppliers2. How to Start a Travel Agency3. Travel Agent Training (What's available + when to take it)If you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!A List of Relevant Resources for Today’s Episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/surveyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplierhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/the-dangers-of-independent-contractor-travel-agent-misclassificationhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-set-uphttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-training-travel-agent-education

In HAR’s lucky 14th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee brain nearly explodes with knowledge about:1. Lead Programs for Travel Agents2. Travel Agents vs. Online Booking3. Belonging to Multiple Host Agencies4. Should Your Niche Be in Your Agency's Name?If you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!A List of Relevant Resources for This Episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-leadshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/page/feesurveyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/3-ways-travel-agents-save-you-moneyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-vs-booking-onlinehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/the-dangers-of-independent-contractor-travel-agent-misclassificationhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/belonging-to-more-than-one-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agency

In HAR’s lucky 13th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee's brain nearly explodes with knowledge about:1. Non-Local Hosts + BDM Relationships (Does being non-local hurt you?)2. Hosts for Non-US Nationals w/US-based Agency (What are the options?)3. How Can New Advisors Find ClientsIf you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!A List of Relevant Resources for This Episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditationhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-industry-lawyer-listhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-mlmshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatterhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-guide-building-work-communityhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/get-more-clients-in-3-easy-stepshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/the-100-travel-agency-marketing-plan

In HAR’s 12th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee imparts critical knowledge on starting and running a travel agent. Here’s what she covers this week:Where to Display Your SOT # (Hosted IC Exemptions)MLMs vs. Host Agencies (What's the Difference?)A List of Relevant Resources: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-licensehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-a-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-mlmsIf you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) har.news/friday15 Join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!

In HAR’s 11th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee shares more travel agent tips and tricks, answering the latest travel industry questions that have come across her desk. Here’s what she’ll cover: Going from Hosted to Indie (What should I know?)Paying Yourself a Salary (How to Budget with an LLC)Resources we go over:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditationhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-travel-consortia-travel-coopshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplierhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6705806-the-money-book-for-freelancers-part-timers-and-the-self-employedhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/how-much-do-travel-agents-make-travel-agent-salaryhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-business-structureshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/page/incomesurveyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/feesurveyIf you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) har.news/friday15 See you next Friday, 12CST!Join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!

In HAR’s 10th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee shares more travel agent tips and tricks, answering the latest travel industry questions that have come across her desk. Here’s what she’ll cover:Cruise Ship Tracker App (We've got one!)Storing Clients CC Info (How to do it securely)New Agents: TRIPKIT vs. ASTA Roadmap Course (Which is better?)Join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for a peek into Steph’s brain!If you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) har.news/friday15 See you next Friday, 12CST!

In HAR’s 9th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee shares more travel agent tips and tricks, answering the latest travel industry questions that have come across her desk. Here’s what she’ll cover: QuestionIC with a Host vs. Sub Agent (What's the difference?)Travel Agency Business Plan (Do you need one?)Booking FITs Outside Your Host Agency (What to know.)Join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! Resources Covered:https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/free-travel-agency-business-plan-templatehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-startup-costshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-franchise-or-host-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/franchiseshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-license https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/canadian-regulations-travel-agencies-nutshellhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-need-eo-insurancehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditation

This week, in our 8th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee covers a lot of ground in a short time! She shares pearls of wisdom on signing host contract as a personal rep of LLC, how to start charging fees, and do expensive hosts = better hosts?

She came from the world of non-profits with her eyes set on helping people of all abilities travel. Learn how this Indiana agent uses her agency to give back. You’ll walk away with LOADS of knowledge and some actionable tips to help your agency be more comfortable booking accessible travel.Tune in to hear about why she set up a travel accessibility advocacy non-profit (lots of words, I know) alongside her agency. The Greater Go Foundation challenges the boundaries of travel and creates opportunities for all who desire to travel. Plus, WE'RE HIRING! We'd love for you to join the HAR team. Applications due May 3rd, 2021. https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-jobs

This week, in our 7th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee covers a lot of ground in a short time! She shares pearls of wisdom using your home address for your home-based business (yay or nay?), whether co-working spaces are worth it, what to ask hosts about their Error & Omissions insurance policies, and the reviews logistic of U.S.-based agents booking travel for foreign nationals. Join us on Friday at 12CST! Can’t wait to see you there!Resources we go over:https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/protect-travel-agency-credit-card-fraudhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-need-eo-insurancehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-waivers-protect-your-travel-agencyhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-travel-agency

We normally publish recordings quarterly here at Travel Agent Chatter, but you're going to notice things getting a lot busier in your TAC feed. As in every WEEK we'll be pushing out new content! 🤯 Find out what our new project is, how it differs from our traditional Travel Agent Chatter interviews, and when you can expect those sessions to be uploaded! Submit your questions and find out more about the Friday 15: https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/friday15

This week, in our 6th episode of Friday 15, Steph chats on travel agency website options, the logistics of how and when to buy your domain, and how to go about selling travel when you already have a full-time day job. Give it a listen!https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/ASTAfinancialshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-websiteshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/wix-tutorialhttps://asta.digitalchalk.com/learn/finance-and-accounting-for-travel-agencies?navItemNumber=30910https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/g-suite-codesEmail [email protected] to get Google Workspace codehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-for-choosing-travel-agency-nameshttps://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/dejuan-shorter-the-timely-travelerhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/travel-agent-chatter-vol-2-zachary-russell-zetting-travel

This ex-ad agency advisor is doing things different and it’s paying off big for his $2M agency. Find out how he stumbled into booking sabbatical travel, uses social proof to grow his agency, and how his boutique agency won a big corporate client from a large TMC. We also hear about DeJuan's new project, FamTripReviews.com. | | | | Show Notes + Transcript + Video/Pics: https://har.news/tac18Subscribe today so you don’t miss another episode: https://har.news/newsletter

With 85% of his income from his air-only travel agency coming from fees, Lary Neron is living proof that you can make money in airfare. And he insists his philosophy goes beyond airfare and can be applied to any travel niche. Find out what he does to be able to earn 85% of his income from air ticketing fees ranging from $60-500 per ticket! | | | | Show Notes + Transcript + Video/Pics: https://har.news/vol17Subscribe today so you don’t miss another episode: https://har.news/newsletter

Corporate events at sea specialist Rita Perez talks about how she harnesses lead magnets to grow her agency. She also addresses how to balance your work when you have a full-time job in addition to having an agency? Don’t miss it! | | | | Show Notes + Transcript + Video/Pics: https://har.news/vol16Subscribe today so you don’t miss another episode: https://har.news/newsletter

In Vol. 14, we sold you on the idea of starting a podcast to help with lead generation for your agency. The party continues in this episode as we share our most effective podcast marketing techniques, interviewing tips, where to find a podcast community and if podcast training courses are right for you. Join the fun! | | | | Show Notes + Transcript + Video/Pics: https://har.news/tac15Subscribe today so you don’t miss another episode: https://har.news/newsletter

Thought about starting a podcast but haven't made the leap? This episode is for you. Steph interviews four travel podcast hosts--- Cruise Radio's Doug Parker, Travel Radio's Megan Chapa, The Travel Agent Podcast's Lynn Blanco, Travel Geniuses' Christy Camren, and Travel Pro Theory's Kate Thomas---on the secrets to their success. If you aren't sure about what starting a podcast entails, sit down and listen to the five of us breakdown what you need to get started and how to launch a successful podcast! Snuggle in for a two-part series that will leave you ready and excited to start a new lead stream for your agency! | | | | Show notes + Transcript + Video/Pics: https://har.news/tac14Subscribe today so you don’t miss another episode: https://har.news/newsletter

To kick off the new decade, former nurse Janet Tracy, owner of The Travel Dreamer, shares creative ways to increase your sales and inspiration on how to set the work-life boundaries that so many of us struggle with. She also dishes how she turned a river cruise giveaway into major dollars for her agency. Listen to find out how! | | | | Show Notes + Transcription + Pics/Video: https://har.news/tac13Subscribe today so you don’t miss another episode: https://har.news/newsletter

Andres Zuleta started Boutique Japan 7 years ago using content marketing and a lot of sweat equity. How did they grow using organic web traffic to be a remote team of six with $3.2M in sales? How do they manage a location-independent team? Listen to find out. ++++ Show Notes and Transcript + Video/Pics: http://har.news/tac12Special thanks to our sponsor, KHM Travel!Subscribe today so you don’t miss another episode: https://har.news/newsletter