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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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00:24:38

(136) New agent sales tricks; sales tax on fees; G...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/12/14

In episode 136 Steph's co-host is Eduardo Cartaya with G Adventures. :) What's their relationship with Travel Leaders Network like when it comes to commissions? What does Eduardo see successful new advisors doing that listeners can start emulating? We need to know the secret sauce! And Eduardo breaks it down for us why single supplements are often so spendy. (Hint: It's not because the suppliers are being greedy) Lastly, we chat on if there are sales taxes that agencies need to be paying and how

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00:21:02

(135) When to get CRM/Itin Builder; Supplier Ads;...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/12/08

Mary chats with Katie Williams from Tern. We discuss when the best time to invest in a CRM and/or travel itinerary builder, how effective using supplier advertisements are for agencies, things to consider when taking on a business partner, and our listener Michael sent us over his fees and wants to know what we think about them! Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://www.tern.travel/ (Learn more about Tern) https://branchup.com/ (BranchUp - FREE

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00:22:17

(134) Fighting Chargebacks, Tour Operators for...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/12/01

In episode 134 Steph chats with Eduardo Cartaya from G Adventures about what family options G Adventures (and other resorts/operators) offer for advisors looking to focus on families. We also dive into what steps G Adventures takes to vet their on-the-ground partners and ensuring they're keeping the dollars in the local community to improve the welfare of those who live in the destination. Lastly, we answer the question how to handle chargebacks (and how G Adventures handles them). A reminder that

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00:22:57

(133) Transitioning to TA after the military, selling...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/11/17

Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://skillbridge.osd.mil/industry-employers.htm?section=2 https://skillbridge.osd.mil/industry-employers.htm?section=2 (More info on DOD’s Skill Bridge program) https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-jobs (HAR’s travel jobs

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00:23:23

(132) Previous Friday15 questions, Disney & charge...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/11/10

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 132 Steph chats with Lori Speers, CEO and Owner of Levarte Travel about previous Friday15 questions, Disney & charge fees, and new agent “Must Haves”. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be

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00:23:18

(131) FIT explained, getting an IATA & CLIA number, &...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/11/02

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 131 Steph chats with April Swales, Director of Marketing & Sales from Uniglobe Travel Center about what a FIT is and how to specialize in it, getting an IATA & CLIA number as a new independent agent, and helping clients get a US Passports. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be

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00:26:05

(130) Leads through online marketing, honing in on a...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/10/27

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 130 Steph chats with Chad Burt, co-owner of Outside Agents about leads through online marketing, honing in on a niche, and setting income goals. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) https://www.google.com/business/ (Sign up for

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00:24:44

(129) Travel certification, hosting outside of the...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/10/20

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 129 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, VP Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Planners International about travel certification, hosting outside of the US, and developing your brand. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for HAR’s Host Week

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00:16:19

(128) Linking a landing page, host agency website,...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/10/13

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 128 Steph chats with Chad Burt, co-owner of Outside Agents about linking a landing page, host agency website, and our host week event. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for HAR’s Host Week

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00:24:16

(127)hotel views on takeover bookings, competing with...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/10/06

Welcome to Friday 15! in episode 127 Steph chats with Connie Miller, Chief Relationship Officer/Business Development for Your Travel Center/Montecito Village Travel about hotel views on takeover bookings, competing with discounts, and 7 Day Setup Accelerator Course. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be

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00:20:05

(126) Qualifying customers booking air, sub agency...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/09/29

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 126 Steph chats about qualifying customers booking air, sub agency contract, and payment gateway. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/travel-advisor-research-reports/ Hosted advisor

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00:26:28

(125) Finding a host with one-on-one relationships,...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/09/22

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 125 Steph chats with Carolyn Sekerak, Director of Marketing Strategy and Community Engagement about finding a host with one-on-one relationships, business structures, and pinpointing a niche. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for HAR’s Host Week

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00:22:59

(124)advantages of joining a host, best travel agent...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/09/15

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 124 Steph chats with Jackie Friedman, President of Nexion Travel Group about the advantages of joining a host, the best travel agent education, and going from salary to being an IC. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for HAR’s Host Week

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00:20:53

(123)Travel MLMs, choosing a Host, and multiple...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/09/08

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 123 Steph chats with April Swales, Director of Marketing and Sales for Uniglobe Travel Center about Travel MLMs, choosing a Host, and multiple company names. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/speakers (Call for Host Week event speakers is open! Submit your Eduspot

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00:17:46

(122) Travel business hierarchy, help for vision...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/08/31

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 122 Steph chats with Keith Waldon, owner of Departure Lounge about travel business hierarchy, help with vision impaired IC, and travel agent testing. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/speakers (Call for Host Week event speakers is open! Submit your Eduspot

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00:17:37

(121) Booking groups, payments done in installments,...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/08/25

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 121 Steph chats with Lindsay Taylor Lauer, Director of Luxury & Hosting for Travel Leaders 365 about booking groups, payments done in installments, and ticketing vs. non-ticketing. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/speakers (Call for Host Week speakers is open! Submit

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00:17:31

(120) Facebook Marketing, Travel Advisor Mentors,...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/08/17

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 120 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, VP of Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Leaders International about how to go about finding a travel advisor mentor, leveraging your Facebook marketing (page vs. group?), and choosing between Sole Proprietorship and LCC! A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/travel-agent-chatter-volume-7-lu-maggiora-travel-by-lu (TAC episode where advisor uses a FB group for her

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00:23:57

(119) Gaining trust as a new IC, reducing...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/08/11

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 119 Step chats with Lori Spears, Owner of Levarte Travel about gaining trust as a new advisor, reducing IC Misclassification w/Planning Fees, and FAM trip qualifications. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/speakers (Call for Host Week speakers is open! Submit your

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00:20:48

(118) Startup investment decisions, startup...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/08/04

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 118 Mary chats with Chad Burt, Co-Owner of Outside Agents about startup investment decisions, startup investment on tech, and sales minimums for FAMs. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/speakers (Call for Host Week speakers is open! Submit your Eduspot

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00:20:44

(117) How do travel agents deal with visas, Website...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/07/28

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 117 Steph chats with Lindsay Taylor Lauer, Director of Luxury & Hosting for Travel Leaders 365 about how travel agents deal with visas, website links, and how to break up with your host agency. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/speakers (Call for Host Week speakers

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