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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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00:19:51

(98) How to charge fees, marketing for wave season,...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/03/17

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 98 Steph chats about how to charge fees, marketing for wave season and providing services to clients outside your 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/travelagentchatter/ashley-morris-alpaca-your-bags-travel TAC episode on

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00:19:26

(97)Host vs. franchise and getting your own E&O...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/03/10

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 97 Steph chats about choosing between a host and franchise and if you should get your own E&O insurance or use your Host Agency's (If they offer it). 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/independent-travel-advisor-report-2022%20 (Independent advisor report

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01:11:02

Vol. 25 | Average DW size of 80 pax. Close ratio of...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/03/04

****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol25 ****** With 175 all-inclusive site visits under her belt, Ashley Morris may have a funny name to her agency --- Alpaca Your Bags Travel --- but she does not joke around when it comes to planning amazing destination weddings and honeymoons for her couples. Ashley’s website is now on its third iteration and this one is a beaut! Visually appealing, full of content and personality, and set up to streamline her operations, it’s a model for how

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00:17:23

(96) Non-disparagement clause, Faith-based host, Can...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/03/03

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 96 Steph chats about non-disparagement clause in host contracts, switching host agencies and how to do it, and if Canadian businesses can sell travel to clients in the states. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 https://www.travelagentforum.com/ (HAR will be at Travel Agent Forum in Vegas from March 31st to April 3rd) https://courses.hostagencyreviews.com (HAR’s new Ultimate Guide to Starting a Travel Agency

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00:23:16

(95) TA referring leads, Company sign host contract,...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/02/23

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 95 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, VP of Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Planners International about travel agents referring leads, host partnerships with companies, travel agent software, and the difference between travel agents and tour operators. 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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00:27:23

(94) HAR's new course, booking engine without a host,...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/02/16

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 94 Steph chats with Joshua Harrell, Chief Marketing Officer for Travel Quest Network about HAR's new course (The Complete Guide to Starting a Travel Agency), what travel booking engine you can get access to without joining a host agency, and what next after you initial training into the travel biz. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-license (Info on state-level

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00:25:26

(93) Converting quotes to Canadian money, Host...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/02/09

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 93 Steph chats with Vanessa McGovern, Co-Founder of Gifted Travel Network about converting quotes to Canadian money, host training vs. independent training, and why’s a consortium important to consider when choosing a host. Helpful Resources https://courses.hostagencyreviews.com (Use promo code HWhuzzah to save 50% through Feb, 12th, 2023) (https://courses.hostagencyreviews.com/) Course Community Meetup on Feb 13th at 7pm CT https://youtube.com/live/VL9KNcRERzc

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00:16:33

(92) Acquiring a GDS, FAM trip opt., Payment system...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/02/02

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Steph chats about acquiring a GDS system without a host, attending FAM trips through other host/consortiums, using a payment system without using a host, and do you need to be certified to work with a host. Helpful Resources: https://asta.org/become (Use code HAR149 to save 50%) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditation (More on IATA/ARC) https://www.etac.online/ (Entertainment Travel Advisors Coalition) https://gbta.org/ (Global Business Travel

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00:28:05

(91) Multiple host, host vs agency, having...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/01/19

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 91 Steph chats with Lori Speers, Owner & Founder of Levarte Travel about working with multiple host, the difference between a host and a travel agency, having international clients, and business travel expenses. Helpful Resources: (Host Week!!! Register: https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek) (Host Week! Exclusive Specials: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/host-week-discounts-2023) Levarte Travel’s Meet the Hosts interview will be on Tuesday, January 24th @

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00:19:45

(90) Touch pts w/client pre-travel, Move RCCL bkg to...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/01/13

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 90 Steph chats with Jennifer Dugan, Chief Family Officer of Dugan's Travels about touching base w/ client post-booking, moving direct RCCL booking to host agency, host restrictions on personal travel, and the best group travel promotion in the new year. 00:00 | Welcome to Friday 15! 01:49 | What info to offer client after booking & before trip 06:33 | Can you book a personal trip through a host? 15:10 | Do you have a group travel promotion you can recommend

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00:17:08

(89) Fri15: SBA Loan to Supercharge Agency Start, E&O...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2023/01/06

Welcome to this week's Friday 15 brought to you by our sponsors at Incentive Connection Travel! Today Steph chats about SBA loans to supercharge your agency start, best E&O insurance coverage, and host agency for African travel. Helpful Resources: https://hostagencyreviews.com/hosts/incentive-connection-travel https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/hosted-travel-advisor-income-fee-report-2022 https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-need-eo-insurance

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00:17:59

(88) Exp. TAs skewing report data? Host w/ 1 booking...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2022/12/16

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 88 Steph chats about if experienced advisors were more likely to take the HAR survey, host with one booking system, and can new TA's get $100,000 in gross sales. 00:00 | Welcome and meet Steph! 01:27 | Do more experienced advisors take HAR's survey? 06:58 | Are there hosts with one portal to book all suppliers? 11:45 | How hard is it get $100,000 in sales as a newbie? Watch as a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hECh6KK_SsE (Lots of visuals this episode!) A

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00:16:00

(87) Booking small suppliers w/ host. Finding host's...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2022/12/09

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 87 Steph chats about if hosts work with small suppliers, how do you find a host's preferred suppliers if not listed on HAR, and how do you find out information on advisor's average sales and commission. 00:00 | Welcome to Friday15! 02:30 | Can you book small suppliers with a host? 05:18 | How to find a host's preferred suppliers 09:19 | How do find data on income, sales, and commissions for specific niches ---------- A list of helpful resources for today’s

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00:20:34

(86) Experience selling a product/destination to...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2022/12/01

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 86 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, from Travel Planners International about if you need to experience it to sell a product/destination, Host that does group air? Hard to get timely air quotes. Why? Host Week specials -- should I wait to join? 00:00 | Welcome a sneak preview of HAR's latest data 05:45 | Do you need to experience the places you sell? 11:17 | Hosts that do group air? 15:20 | What the heck is up with your host deals?! A list of helpful resources for today’s

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00:18:14

(85) Hosts who use TourRadar? Get certification b4 or...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2022/11/26

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 84 Steph chats with repeat co-host Kimberly Stirdivant, TourRadar. Which hosts use TourRadar? Is picking a host before getting a travel certification okay? I'm an advisor that wants to also operate as a tour operator . . . Can I be hosted? Helpful Resources: https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for Host Week -- It's Free!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/hosts (Host Agency Review

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00:18:07

(84) Interline rates, Is Host Wk recorded, Are comm....

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2022/11/14

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 84 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, from Travel Planners International about which hosts allow you to book interline rates, if Host Week be recorded, is it normal for host not to pay commissions when you leave, and if you have a 1099, do you still have to do DBA and sole prop? Helpful Resources: https://hostagencyreviews.com/events/2023/host-week-2023 (Register for Host Week 2023 --- Jan 23-27th. It's free!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/speaker (Want to speak at Host

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00:20:00

(83) Fri15-How influencers book groups, Time...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2022/11/10

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Steph chats about how are influencers booking group travel, is there a minimum time commitment if you go hosted, host agency that are good for small tour operators. Helpful Resources: https://hostagencyreviews.com/events/2023/host-week-2023 (Register for Host Week 2023 --- Jan 23-27th. It's free!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/speaker (Want to speak at Host Week? Submit your Application!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Sign up for reminders for the F15, along

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00:21:52

(82) Fri15: Personal CC for biz, Homebase vs. IC,...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2022/11/02

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 82 Steph chats with Lori Speers, Owner & Founder of Levarte Travel about using personal CC for business, homebased vs. IC - what's the difference, how to list host agency on HAR, and working as travel agent employee. Helpful Resources: https://hostagencyreviews.com/events/2023/host-week-2023 (Register for Host Week 2023 --- Jan 23-27th. It's free!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/speaker (Want to speak at Host Week? Submit your

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01:04:28

Vol 24 | $0 to 2.2M in 4 (pandemic) years. Surprise...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2022/10/28

A self-proclaimed perfectionist, Erica Carr stumbled into travel in 2019, booking a jaw-dropping 100 trips her first year … just in time for the worldwide pandemic. But ain’t no pandemic stopping this lady. Nope, Erica and her team of three employees are on track to bring in $2.2M in sales for 2022! Bookitbox TRAVEL is a luxury travel agency with a spin. Every client gets a box pre-departure with travel info and gifts personalized to their unique itinerary. As they say at Bookitbox, “All boxed up

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00:18:03

(81) F15:Site pics, LGBTQ-friendly tours, VAX...

Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15 ·

2022/10/26

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 81 Steph chats with Kimberly Stirdivant, Director of Partnerships, TourRadar about What resort/tour pics you can you use on your site, TourRadar has an LGBTQ-friendly filter for trips, What is VAX Vacation Access, How does TourRadar vet sustainable travel partners, and Does TourRadar only carry adventure tours? Helpful Resources: https://hostagencyreviews.com/events/2023/host-week-2023 (Register for Host Week 2023 --- Jan 23-27th. It's

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