Tips for dealing with insecurity and imposter syndrome

Have you been feeling… not good enough lately? Like maybe you aren’t really cut out to be a travel agent, or a business owner? Like everyone else has their stuff together, and you’re the only one struggling? Like the next client you get is going to be the one who finds out that you don’t…

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A completely different business model for travel agents

This could be the best, and most impactful episode yet. Our world is never going to be the same, and that is especially true about the travel industry, and travel agents specifically. The way we think about and run our business has GOT to change if we want to continue helping our clients have amazing…

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How and Why to Start Selling US Vacations

My prediction is that travel within the US is going to be HOT for the next year, or even 2. And I want you to be prepared for that! In this episode, I offer some tips to position you and your business so that your clients come to you to book these trips, and see…

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Working with local businesses to start selling group travel

If you’ve heard all the hype about selling group travel, but didn’t know how to get started, you won’t want to miss this episode. Michelle Woodson Howell transformed her business by reaching out to local businesses and working with them to sell group trips with their clients and fans. And in this episode she shares…

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How to grow your travel business without marketing

Everywhere you look people are shoving marketing ideas in your face. And when I ask agents what they struggle with the most, “marketing” is BY FAR the number one answer I get. But is that really what you want? What if I told you you could grow your business without spending hours every day on…

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Why it’s good for your business to turn down bookings

  It’seems, counterintuitive, doesn’t it, especially in the middle of arguably the worst time in the history of travel, to turn away a potential booking. But in this episode, I’ll tell you why saying no, can be better for your business, and you. You’ll find links to everything mentioned below the podcast. Here are the…

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Ideas for working ON your business

  This is a really hard time for the travel industry. I don’t know that we’ve ever been through anything quite so devastating. And I know you might not be in a place yet, where you’re ready to start preparing your business for the other side of this, but if you are, I wanted to…

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Selling Cuba with David Lee from Cultural Cuba

Cuba has been on my list of places to go for years, but I’ve always thought it was too difficult OR that it would mean having to go on a big group escorted tour, doing things that someone else thought I should do, or getting a very “corporate” experience. I was SO wrong. I think…

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Why you should start a podcast

Have you ever thought about starting a podcast but thought – no one would want to listen to ME. And who wants another travel podcast, anyway?? I happen to think a LOT of people will want to hear from you about travel, and other topics related to your niche. You’ll hear why, and get some…

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