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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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00:22:52

(116) Biz Cards, getting to know the biz before...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/07/21

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 116 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, VP of Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Planners International about business cards and what should be on them, if you should get to know the business before specializing, and what guides are out there on how to set up your own agency. 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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01:19:21

Vol. 27 | This advisor booked the largest ship...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/07/17

****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol27 ****** When it comes to booking cruises, Karen Devine doesn’t just book a ton of rooms. She and her team of 8 literally charter entire ships for some of their corporate clients! Your immediate reaction may be that her agency sales of $30-40M are way out of your league. But fear not! The head of 3D Cruise Partners has tips for agencies of all sizes and experience levels that are looking to level up their business. With a combined total of 40

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00:23:01

(115) Host contract that only allow you to book...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/07/13

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 115 Steph chats with Chad Burt, Co-Founder of Outside Agents about host contracts that only allow you to book through them and travel advisor-related podcast options. 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/blog/travel-agent-fam-trip (New article on FAM trips: What they are and

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00:23:17

(114) Choosing a host agency and finding software...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/07/07

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 114 Steph chats with Henley Vasquez, Co-Founder of Fora on how to narrow down and choose a host agency and the best travel software package that handles CRM, group management, and invoicing 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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00:15:46

(113) VTC vs. CTD, answering client fee questions,...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/06/29

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 113 Steph chats about getting a VTC accreditation as an independent agent or to make a CTD with a company, answering client fee questions and whether to get an accreditation first or apply to host first. 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/blog/travel-agent-fam-trip (New

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00:13:55

(112) Umbrella liability policies, travel jobs...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/06/23

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 112 Steph chats with Lindsay Taylor-Lauer, Director of Luxury & Hosting at Travel Leaders 365 about umbrella liability policies and they can take the place for E&O insurance, travel industry jobs besides being a travel agent, and the downward trend on flights. 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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00:17:13

(111) # of suppliers to use, adding TA rates, no $ to...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/06/16

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 111 Steph chats about the number of suppliers for your travel business, how to add a travel agent rate to HAR's download of 200+ rates, what to do if you don't have money to join a host agency, and does dual hosting offer more perks for your clients. 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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00:16:39

(110) Gifting a dinner for booking, charging sales...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/06/08

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 110 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, VP of Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Planners International about gifting a dinner for booking, charging sales tax for travel services, and duel hosting. 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/TAC (Find the latest episodes of Travel

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00:19:15

(109) Using your agency name, sales tax, hiring a...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/06/01

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 109 Steph chats about where to use your agency name, sales tax, hiring a registered agent, and keeping clients when you leave a host. 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/hosts/travel-leaders-market-square Thank you to Travel Leaders Market Square for sponsoring today’s

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00:17:47

(108) Seller of travel license, creating a business...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/05/26

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 108 Steph chats with Lindsay Taylor-Lauer, Director of Luxury & Hosting of Travel Leders 365, about seller of travel license, creating a business plan, and getting an Admirals Pass. 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/survey (Sign up for reminders and to get the final reports

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00:23:11

(107) How to get clients to commit, ASTA memberships...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/05/19

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 107 Steph chats with Chad Burt, co-owner of Outside Agents, about how to get clients to commit and ASTA memberships and attending industry events. 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/survey (Sign up for reminders and to get the final reports here.) Take the survey, get the free

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00:19:51

(106) Types of travel agency insurance, host agency...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/05/11

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 106 Steph chats about E&O vs. liability insurance vs. umbrella policy, host-only agency vs a host/agency hybrid, and whether a website that clients can interact with is important to have. 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!) QR code https://hostagencyreviews.com/survey (Sign up for reminders and to get the

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00:24:35

(105) Monthly cost to start a travel biz, fees to...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/05/05

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 105 Steph chats with Krissi Harmon, Director at OAL Travel Network about monthly costs when starting your travel business, fees to become a travel agent, and attributes to becoming a travel agent like joining a host agency or obtaining an ASTA or CLIA number. 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!) QR

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00:23:05

(104) 2 agents 1 EIN, independent agents and supplier...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/04/28

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 104 Steph chats with Lindsay Taylor-Lauer, Director of Luxury & Hosting for Travel Leaders 365 about using an EIN for two agents and how to do taxes, becoming an independent agent and getting the best rates with suppliers, and what to do if a client finds a better rate than you did. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: har.news/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be

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00:50:37

Vol. 26 | From Disney to Cruises. Accessible Travel...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/04/22

****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/tac26 It started with Disney—doesn’t it always—and before she knew it, Amy Garner was introduced to the world of booking outside of theme parks and that’s when business really took off. Well, until the pandemic came. Despite the pandemic blip, Wicked Travel Concierage is looking to hit $1M in sales for 2023! Coming from a “neuro spicy” family, Amy came into travel wanting to help other families like hers that felt like anxiety, ADHD, autism, etc

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00:28:17

(103) Switching from a subagent to an IC, choosing a...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/04/21

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 103 Steph chats with Michelle Leal, Vice President. Member Engagement for Travel Edge, about switching from being a subagent to an independent contractor, choosing a niche, and they explain travel agent documents & waivers (Terms and Conditions, Service Agreement, and Liability Waiver). 00:00 | Welcome to Friday 15 & Hello to Travel Edge! 02:39 | From Sub Agent to IC 11:05 | How to select a niche 19:06 | Differences between waivers A list of helpful resources for

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00:19:33

(102)Replacing a full-time job w/ travel, how to...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/04/13

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 102 Mary chats with Ali Moffitt, Marketing Manager for Andavo Travel about replacing a full-time job w/ a travel advisor job, how to find and generate more leads, and changing your EIN number and business structure. Helpful Resources: har.news/Friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) har.news/survey (Upcoming survey opens next week, April 15th! Sign up for reminders and to get the final

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00:21:20

(101) Working in travel part-time, California...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/04/07

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 101 Steph chats with Stephanie Pickles, President & Founder of Pickles Travel about working in travel part-time, California regulations, and choosing a host with no reviews. 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/survey (Upcoming survey opens next week! Sign up for reminders

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00:16:13

(99)Filling company under PO box, using your vaca for...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/03/23

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Steph chats about filling your company under a PO box, if you can use your personal vacation as a startup booking, and what to do when you have a business name availability problem. 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://courses.hostagencyreviews.com/ (Free previews of HAR’s Complete Guide to Starting a

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00:20:13

(100) How to find more/better leads, tips for saving...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/03/22

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 99 Steph chats with Geraldine Ree about how to find more and better leads, tips for saving time as an advisor, and tips on recruiting new advisors. 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/blog/travel-leads (HAR article on things to consider with lead programs and where to find

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