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Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15

Host Agency Reviews

We’ve got two listening delights for you on this channel, folks! 😲 Season 1 is Travel Agent Chatter (TAC), a spotlight interview of a wide variety of travel advisors that we publish every quarter. Season 2 is our shorter, but more frequent Friday 15 series, where every Friday we answer your travel industry questions for — you guessed it — 15 minutes! Travel Agent Chatter -- a Host Agency Reviews audio series -- inspires you with in-depth interviews featuring successful travel agents. We dig

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00:42:45

2024 Host Week, Mon - EduSpot, HAR's 7DS ACCELERATOR...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

We'll quickly walk you through what's involved with our 7DS Accelerator program and how it can help you get your agency set up the right way the first and help you get started selling faster! The main focus will be hearing from advisors who went through the course. They started after Host Week last year and we'll hear where they are today! We'll also discuss things like: What made you decide to join the course? What's your advice for new advisors? What was the most valuable part of the course? How

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00:23:58

2024 Host Week, Mon - EduSpot, Jet-Set w/ChatGPT....

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Ready to revolutionize your travel agency in just 20 minutes? Join us for 'Mastering ChatGPT for Travel Agents,' a turbo-charged workshop designed to fast-track your customer service and operational efficiency. Learn how to train ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art conversational AI, to tackle tasks like itinerary planning and customer queries. This session offers a quick dive into evaluating and refining the AI's performance, all while providing you with a take-home worksheet for continued learning

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00:26:03

2024 Host Week, Monday - EduSpot, 5 Critical Systems...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

The reports are in and our industry is in need of more skilled travel advisors to meet consumer demand. This is great news if you've been considering scaling your operation or growing a team. Before you start running hiring ads there are a few important things you should know first. Having a solid structure in place before you scale is critical for a proper start up and long-term success. In this session you'll learn from Cyndi Williams who is the behind-the-scenes consultant to travel agency owners

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00:25:37

2024 Host Week,Monday - EduSpot, LGBTQ Travel Trends...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Sponsored by: Globus Family of Brands. This presentation is designed to equip travel advisors with invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ travel trends for 2024 and beyond. As the travel industry becomes increasingly attuned to diverse needs, understanding these trends is paramount. The session will delve into emerging LGBTQ+ travel destinations, shedding light on their unique attractions and inclusivity initiatives. It will also explore the evolving preferences and priorities of

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00:16:50

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Modern...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Every host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host

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00:11:03

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Platinum...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Every host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host

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00:22:54

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

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Every host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host

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00:14:49

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, 1000 Mile...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Every host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host

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00:18:30

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

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Every host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host

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00:21:08

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

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Every host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host

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00:20:05

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, NEST

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Get to know the different consortia within the travel industry in Host Week's Meet the Consortia segments. We have all the major consortia, with the exception of Signature Travel Network. If you're going independent or with a host agency, your consortium will play a key role in the technology, partnerships, and marketing you'll have access to. Learn more about your options in our 10-15 minute interviews. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine:

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00:21:03

2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, MAST...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Get to know the different consortia within the travel industry in Host Week's Meet the Consortia segments. We have all the major consortia, with the exception of Signature Travel Network. If you're going independent or with a host agency, your consortium will play a key role in the technology, partnerships, and marketing you'll have access to. Learn more about your options in our 10-15 minute interviews. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine:

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00:26:43

2024 Host Week, Monday - Keynote, State Of The Host...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Host Week's opening keynote is from HAR's founder, Steph Lee. She discusses trends in the host agency market, where it's heading, what we're seeing, big trends to keep an eye on. Oh, and there's also a band playing a song composed just for Host Week. :) It's called Fly the Chief to the Moon. Enjoy! Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host Week 2025:

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00:04:57

2024 Host Week, Monday: One Thing to Know about Itin...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/14

Our Host Week One Things are short nuggets of information (3-5 min) to help you improve your business. It's like sitting down with an industry pro and asking them "If there was One Thing I can do to grow my business this year, what would it be?" Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host Week 2025: https://har.news/signupHW2025 7-Day Setup Course with HAR:

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00:18:15

(142) How to Know a HA is Legit? DMC or vacation...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/07

In episode 142 Steph co-hosts with Melissa Fahs of ATHome by Atlas and they answer your questions about the wide world of travel, host agencies and advising. 1. How can you tell if a host is legit if they’re not listed on your site? I had an owner of a TX agency reach out to me about joining them. --Anonymous 2. Hi Steph! I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around the difference between a DMC and a vacation wholesaler and when I would use one over the other. Love your show! Thanks, Courtney

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00:28:36

(141) Tips for Starting an Advisor Podcast? Creating...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/02/01

In this special Host Week edition of the Friday 15 (episode 141), Steph chats with Nadine of Nova Travel Solutions as they answer questions from you, our sweet HAR community. 1. For those looking to start a podcast to bring in potential clients to our agency, what are some tips you've learned through your podcast Nadine that other advisors can implement? Some of the "wish someone would have told me this when I started" type of advice. --Steph L. (Me!) 2. I need a great group of people to bounce

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00:25:48

(140) Does Disney Work with ICs? What to Ask a...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/01/26

In episode 140 Steph co-hosts with Christine Hardenberger of Modern Travel Professionals. They tackle the following questions, all about getting started or starting fresh with a new agency this week: 00:00 | Welcome to Friday 15 01:13 | Disney & Universal criteria for advisors 07:52 | What to ask hosts when switching 16:10 | Starting an agency with a partner 1. I'm a new-ish agent, under 3 years experience, and I have been entertaining the idea of venturing out on my own. I am currently with a

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00:20:36

(139) Agencies Change Commission? Getting Listed on...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/01/19

In episode 139 Steph chats with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel center and they answer questions from you, our awesome HAR community. 1. Can an agency change your commission level without notifying you or sending you a new contract to sign? Shouldn't there be some kind of agreement or acknowledgement from the agent before that happens? What if a host changes to a monthly fee -- shouldn’t there be a new contract or the option to leave and take your business? My partner and I are experiencing this

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00:20:32

(138) Clients’ loyalty programs? Agent -- not tour...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/01/12

In episode 138 we chat with the lovely Lindsay Taylor of Travel Leaders 365 as they tackle three questions from an astute listener named Tim M. Thanks, Tim! Thanks to you all for your great questions from week to week. 1) How to navigate clients’ loyalty programs: what are the logistics of ensuring they receive loyalty benefits, qualifying nights, miles/points? 2) Being an Agent vs. an Operator: If I want to book FIT travel, how can I safely curate customized itineraries as a travel agent and

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00:19:37

(137) Part-time Agencies Frowned Upon? IC or Employee...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2024/01/05

In episode 137 Steph has a new co-host! Join Scott Wismont, owner of Rainbow Getaways, as we dive into great questions you’ve been kind enough to submit. :) We break down if hosts and consortia look down upon advisors that are part-time, including what % of advisors are full time. And when we hear from an advisor with a background in entrepreneurship who is struggling to make a go of things as a self-employed agent, we answer if going the employee route is right for her. Including what income you

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