Masters in Travel

Ep 272 How to Stop Overthinking Your Content and Actually Show Up with Kyla Daisy

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever stared at a blank caption, rewritten it three times, and still didn’t hit post, this episode is for you. Brianna sits down with soc...

Ep 271 The Travel Advisor Business Model Is Changing

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been booking trips, staying busy, and still questioning whether your travel business is truly sustainable, this conversation is for you. B...

Ep 270 What Luxury Hotels Wish Travel Advisors Understood with Alexandra Hepworth

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What actually happens at a hotel before your client even walks through the door?In this episode, Brianna sits down with Alexandra Hepworth, founder of...

Ep 269 How to Use All the Unused Content From Your Past Trips with Kaytee Fisher

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever come home from a trip with thousands of photos and no plan for what to do with them, this episode is for you. Whitney sits down with ...

Ep 268 Shop Talk: Navigating a Slow Season, Client Uncertainty, and Building Smarter Systems

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Shop Talk, Brianna and Whitney get candid about what Q1 2026 really looked like. Brianna shares her concerns about a slowdown in inqui...

Ep 267 How I Use AI at Every Stage of the Client Process

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Brianna walks through exactly how she uses AI inside her travel business, from the first client inquiry all the way through fina...

Ep 266 Building an Intentional Marketing Strategy With Storytelling with Kaytee Fisher

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Whitney sits down with email marketing strategist Kaytee Fisher to unpack what it actually takes to shift your travel business toward...

Ep 265 Growing your book of business with networking, with Kathryn Morga

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the fastest way to grow your travel business isn’t social media or referrals, but showing up in your local community? In this episode, Whitn...

Ep 264 Shop Talk: Wave Season Overwhelm, Business Confidence, and Knowing When to Let a Client Go

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Shop Talk, Brianna and Whitney get real about navigating a chaotic start to the year while balancing the mental load of running a ...

Ep 263 Create Your Own Signature Retreat with Karen Hattaway

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if leading a retreat didn't mean doing it all yourself? In this episode, Whitney sits down with Karen Hattaway, founder of Life Beyond the Ro...

Ep 262 Why So Many Travel Advisors Feel Stuck but Busy

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the reason you feel stuck isn't because you're not working hard enough, but because you're too busy executing to decide what actua...

Ep 261 From Noise to Nuance: A smarter way for travel advisors to grow (AMA)

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to growing your travel business isn't about doing more, but about getting clearer on what you're actually saying? In this Ask ...

Ep 260 Shop Talk: Honesty, Boundaries, and Getting Real About Profitability

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's Shop Talk, Brianna and Whitney get real about navigating a chaotic start to the year while balancing the mental load of running a ...

Ep 259 Six Figure Paycheck

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if selling more travel still isn’t translating into the paycheck you actually want? In this episode, Brianna challenges travel advisors to stop...

Ep 258 Mutual Investment with an Engaged Host as an Experienced Advisor

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if staying with a host agency as an experienced travel advisor isn’t about settling, but about scaling smarter? In this episode, Whitney is joi...

Ep 257 Shop Talk: Inbox Chaos, Client Fit, and Choosing Joy in Your Travel Business

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this month’s Shop Talk, Brianna and Whitney kick off the new year by getting real about inbox overwhelm, coming back from time off, and what it a...

Ep 256 Why travel advisors should stop waiting for FAM invitations

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if familiarization stays didn’t require waiting for an invitation or hoping the timing worked out? In this episode, Whitney sits down with Lott...

Ep 255 AI as Your Newest Team Member

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI is everywhere right now, but the question on most travel advisor’s minds is how to actually use it in a way that feels practical, personal, and a...

Ep 254 Shop Talk: Year-End Wins, Workflow Overhauls, and What’s Next for 2026

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever reached the end of a year and wondered how so much happened so fast, you’re in good company. In this December Shop Talk, Brianna an...

Ep 253 Selling with Soul: Creating Connection Through Culturally Inspired Travel

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if selling travel wasn’t just about itineraries, but about identity, connection, and the stories travelers carry home? In this episode, Brianna...

Ep 252 What if we started our agency today? with Julie Lanham

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would we do differently if we started our travel agency all over again today? In this episode, Whitney sits down with industry veteran Julie Lanh...

Ep 251 How to Build Systems, Automations, and Support That Actually Work for You

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join systems-specialist and travel industry veteran Erin Faith Erdos to demystify how travel advisors and travel business owners can stop relying on h...

Ep 250 Shop Talk: Delegation, Marketing on the Go, and Building Wealth as a Travel Entrepreneur

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this month’s Shop Talk, Brianna and Whitney open up about the realities of travel, delegation, and growth as a travel entrepreneur. Whitney share...

Ep 249 Am I Ready to Hire? Stepping into the CEO Role in Your Travel Business

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your travel business is thriving on paper but you sometimes feel like you are barely holding it together, tune into this episode where Brianna shar...

Ep 248 Comparing and Contrasting Hotels in Grand Cayman

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to hotel knowledge, it’s not about knowing which property is “the best”—it’s about understanding the differences and trade-off...

Ep 247 The Freedom of Financial Clarity

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Financial clarity might not sound glamorous—but it’s one of the most powerful tools for building a sustainable, confident business. In this conver...

Ep 246 Shop Talk: Busy seasons, owning outcomes, and shaping your work lifestyle

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

October’s Shop Talk is full of honesty, exhaustion, and big-picture reflection. Whitney shares how an overwhelming travel season pushed her to rethi...

Ep 245 How Travel Advisors can be found in the age of AI search

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Search is changing faster than ever—and it’s not just about Google anymore. As AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity reshape how travel...

Ep 244 What travel advisors need to know about Seville [from The Hivemind Podcast]

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we are previewing an episode from newly launched The Hivemind Podcast. For more episodes like this, add it to your weekly podcast roundup (...

Ep 243 Introduction to Brava

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Whitney sits down with Jeremy Sulek—CEO/Owner of Jetset World Travel and founder of Brava—to unpack a new, advisor-first approach...

Ep 242 3 signs you’ve outgrown your business model

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many travel advisors hit a stage where their business is running, clients are happy, and revenue looks strong — but behind the scenes, it still feel...

Ep 241 Building a Team

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When your calendar is full but your goals are bigger, something has to change. In this candid conversation, Ali Raymer (Picture This Travel) shares ho...

Ep 240 Shop Talk: Biz Huddle, AI trends, how to scale without burnout

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And we're back with newly recorded content! Picking up with a Shop Talk check in. We unpack the difference between trip operations and business op...

Ep 239 [REPLAY} Client Experience Series: Five areas of business that impact a client's experience

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this second episode of our 4-part client experience series, we explore five top areas of business that impact any client's experience working w...

Ep 238 [REPLAY] Client Experience Series: Branding Experience is Client Experience

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today premiers the first episode of our 4-part Client Experience Series! Join us as we explore all the ins and outs of creating a memorable, signature...

Ep 237 [REPLAY] How to host client events as a marketing strategy

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Brianna as she chats with Megan Vatnsdal, the passionate entrepreneur behind Onyx and Evergreen Travel, to discuss the ins and outs of attracting...

Ep 236 [REPLAY] Increase sales in your travel business without that "sales ick"

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Love travel and planning it, but hate the sales part? In this episode, Brianna and guest Glenda from The Art of Selling Travel delve into the art of s...

Ep 235 [REPLAY] How to find the best host agency fit for your travel business

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host agencies...how do you find the right fit for you? Whitney delves into this world with special guest Steph Lee, the founder of Host Agency Reviews...

Ep 234 [REPLAY] The secret of specialization and becoming a destination expert

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a certain part of the world that tugs at your heart strings? If you want to learn more about developing a travel planning niche, this is the ...

Ep 233 [REPLAY] How to harness the power of lead magnets and email marketing to grow your business

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Masters in Travel, Whitney dives into the art of marketing with the experienced Kaytee Fisher, founder of Moxie & Fourth, and g...

Ep 232 [REPLAY] How to plan a self-guided FAM trip

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode, Brianna and special guest Kate Sullivan peel back the curtain on the concept of self-fam trips in the travel advisory worl...

Ep 231 [REPLAY] How to effectively ask for and leverage reviews

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Whitney is joined by Jen Lee, VP of Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Planners International, to talk about a valuable as...

Ep 230 Shop Talk: Building a Business That Runs Without You [And an important Advisor Accelerator announcement]

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this candid Shop Talk episode, Brianna joins from Costa Rica, where she’s spending a month on a “sabbatical-ish”—a slower pace of work made...

Ep 229 What every travel advisor should know about representation partners

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Representation companies are often misunderstood, but they’re one of the most valuable allies a travel advisor can have. In this episode, Whitney an...

Ep 228 How this travel business uses AI to save hours every week

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Whitney talks with Kaleigh Kirkpatrick and Julie Jamgochian from Shameless Tourist about how they’re reimagining travel advising th...

Ep 227 Get support for your travel business: coaching vs. mentoring vs. training

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into the critical (but often misunderstood) differences between training, coaching, and mentoring in the travel industry. Jeremy Se...

Ep 226 Shop Talk: First class flights & surprise staffing changes

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This month’s Shop Talk is a masterclass in both luxury travel and operational resilience. Brianna recaps her epic Emirates first-class experience—...

Ep 225 On DMCs: A candid conversation with a DMC partner

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation on DMCs, Whitney flips the script and chats with Hicham Mhammedi Alaoui, co-founder of Experience Morocco and The Travel Collecti...

Ep 224 Tapping into your travel story

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brianna welcomes Sahara Rose Devore, founder of the Travel Coach Network, to discuss the power of using personal stories and deeper purpose in buildin...

Ep 223 How to share contextual feedback on hotels after returning home

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can you talk about hotels in a way that inspires and informs your clients? Joining Whitney this week is Madeline Steuber to shine a spotlight on t...

Ep 222 Onboarding & offboarding in the client experience (Master Hour)

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pull back the curtain on a Master Hour inside the Advisor Accelerator, where Sarah Williams of Rebel Office Inc and the host of IT'S A VIBE Podcas...

Ep 221 Shop Talk: Masterminds & Tricky Destinations

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shop Talk is where we talk about what is going on in our travel businesses, getting honest about the day to day and big picture successes and struggle...

Ep 220 Beyond the Trip: Elevating the client experience in your travel business

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brianna dives deep into 'client experience', highlighting how creating a memorable and seamless experience for clients is not just about logis...

Ep 219 Making the leap from corporate to full time travel advisor

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Making the leap from a corporate job to full-time travel advisor is a courageous and scary decision, and here to share her story about making the leap...

Ep 218 On stepping down from CEO

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us on Masters in Travel is Lindsey Epperly, founder and former CEO of Jet Set World Travel, to chat with Whitney about "the future"—...

Ep 217 How to create content while traveling (replay)

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever come home from a trip with hundreds of photos and videos, only to struggle with actually using them to create marketing content for your travel b...

Ep 216 Balancing inspiration and advising in your marketing approach

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You own a travel business...but does your marketing showcase "travel influencer"? In this episode, Brianna dives into the balance of inspiration and a...

Ep 215 Mastering 'relationship marketing' in your travel business

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Masters in Travel, Lisa Taub joins Brianna to explore the intricacies of building meaningful relationships with travel clients by u...

Ep 214 Shop Talk: Strategic investments for travel business growth

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In classic Shop Talk style, this week Whitney & Brianna delve into sharing about their personal and professional journeys as travel entrepreneurs....

Ep 213 On DMCs - Part 2

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can travel advisors create partnerships with DMCs that feel more like collaborations and less like transactions? Joining Whitney for Part 2 of a t...

Ep 212 On DMCs - Part 1

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you love them, sometimes they drive you crazy...this week, we're talking all about Destination Management Companies (DMCs)! Seasoned adv...

Ep 211 Defining Your Travel Brand: How to stand out in a saturated market

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Brianna this week for another solo episode where she breaks down her favorite topic for travel advisors – branding! She breaks down with exampl...

Ep 210 Dream Bigger, Grow Smarter: Breaking barriers in the travel industry

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in as Brianna chats with a successful travel advisor and founder of the Biz Huddle, Courtney Nichols, in this week's inspiring, "I can a...

Ep 209 Shop Talk: Hot takes for travel advisors in 2025 (plus, branding + marketing strategies!)

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our first Shop Talk of 2025, we (Whitney & Brianna) bring back the tradition of opening up about what's going on in our travel businesses. ...

Ep 208 Replay: Are you a travel advisor or an entrepreneur? How to know what’s right for you

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're bringing back a favorite past episode that is full of insights, even for a second listen! You may be interested in being a travel advisor, but a...

Ep 207 ICs vs Employees for your travel business

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Whitney this week are two star travel business owners, Madeline Steuber & Kaleigh Kirkpatrick, to delve into the intricate balance between...

Ep 206 How to Set CEO-Worthy Goals for Your Travel Business

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 2025! We're doing something a little different by bringing you a solo episode featuring Brianna Glenn that explores "CEO-worthy goals" for ...

Ep 205 Shop Talk: Looking back on 2024 and strategic planning for the future

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

That's a wrap to 2024! In this special Shop Talk, Brianna and Whitney reflect on 2024 and look ahead at what the next year holds for their travel busi...

Ep 204 Why a weekly newsletter is the best way to connect with and engage clients

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Travel industry expert Lisa Fletcher has watched the industry evolve since the '80's when she first got into the business, and while it has evolved, ...

Ep 203 Building an Iconic Brand: Strategy, Marketing, and Long-Term Success for Travel Advisors

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Brianna on the podcast again is Cynthia, the brand strategist who gave Masters in Travel our new look! Together, these two branding gurus delv...

Ep 202 Shop Talk: Tracking investment KPIs, AI for content creation & FAM reflections

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What really goes on behind the scenes of a travel business? Find out in Shop Talk! This week we spill the tea on past and upcoming FAM trips and the a...

Ep 201 How to nail your content and cadence to resonate with your readers

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A travel industry favorite, Kaytee Fisher of Moxie and Forth, joins Whitney to share her marketing insights, having worked with many travel advisors ...

Ep 200 The Power of Storytelling in Social Media

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this milestone episode (200 episodes later...wow!), Brianna chats with Valerie Merut, founder of social media marketing agency Cerita, to explore t...

Ep 199 Travel Advisor Copy + AI and how it can make your life easier

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Remember when AI wasn't a part of our daily lives? How quicklly things can change, but that doesn't have to be a scary thing! Join Whitney as she chat...

Ep 198 Shop Talk: Navigating slow periods + creative marketing efforts

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting closer to the end of the year, which means that even though inquires are slower right now, travel advisors are preparing to ramp up in 2...

Ep 197 The Power of Self-FAMs: Enhancing team knowledge and bonding

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about FAMs! Brianna is joined by her agency team, Kelsey and Ellen, to debrief their recent self-FAM trip to Peru. Gain some colorful insig...

Ep 196 Asking the right questions to best serve your client

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What questions are travel advisors asking their clients to build loyalty and plan unforgettable travel experiences? Back by popular demand, Sandy Sabu...

Ep 195 Brutal facts and brave choices: today’s travel advisor dilemma

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is AI's role in the travel advising industry, and what are today's travelers actually looking for? Oh, and how can travel agency owners truly ele...

Ep 194 Finding candidates, hiring, training, delegating...and everything in between

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a topic many travel business owners can't get off their minds – hiring. This week, Grace Van Hollebeke of Lucia joins Whitney to talk about how...

Ep 193 Shop Talk: Navigating hard conversations with clients + partners

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Shop Talk, we are covering a variety of topics – quiet months in business, handling difficult conversations with suppl...

Ep 192 The power of mentorship in building a successful travel advisor business

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we're covering a favorite topic at Masters in Travel – mentorship! Mentor and mentee Margaret Haas and Brittany Pigori...

Ep 191 Commission with a comma

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"If you aren't working hard, you're hardly working." Heard this before? On today's episode, Brianna is joined by Marcie Muenster...

Ep 190 How to curate a personalized selection of cruise itineraries for client proposals

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to hear a special airing of a special event hosted by The Hive, featuring a conversation about the intricacies of curating personalized cruise...

Ep 189 Shop Talk: Doubling business + taking a sabbatical

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another episode of Shop Talk, the conversations where we don't hold anything back and share transparently what is going on rig...

Ep 188 Building your repeat and referral business

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building a book of business from scratch, regardless of how you do it, is a big feat. Most commonly, travel advisors start off by diving into their pe...

Ep 187 It's a Yes Until it's a No

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When a new inquiry comes in, how do you approach it? In today's episode, Jeremy Sulek of Jetset World Travel shares his less conventional approach...

Ep 186 Show me the money

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're all in this industry for the travel, but achieving financial freedom is an (attainable) goal that many travel advisors have! Join Brianna as...

Ep 185 Building your business on Google

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can you utilize the world's most powerful search engine to spread word about your business and attract ideal clients? Join us for this informa...

Ep 184 How to curate a personalized selection of hotels for client proposals

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Personalization is the key to success when it comes to your client experience. So, how do you curate a personalized selection of hotels to share with ...

Ep 183 Master Hour: Branding with Victoria

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Peel back the curtain on a Master Hour member call inside the Advisor Accelerator! Join us as Victoria of BrandWell Designs leads us in a session abo...

Ep 182 Part II: How to create content while traveling

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

And we're back with Part 2 of how to create content while traveling! By popular request, we invite back Kate Sullivan and Julie Patterson for this...

Ep 181 How to find your way into the world of incentive travel

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We asked listeners on our Instagram what topics you want to hear on the podcast, and the topic of "incentive travel" was one. So today, Brit...

Ep 180 How to elevate your business and transition into luxury sales

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to build or shift a travel business into the luxury travel market? Join Brianna and guest Becky Lukovic for a conversation about the intricaci...

Ep 179 Master Hour with Travis Shelton

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find finance-related conversations to be dry and not very inspiring? Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at an Advisor Accelerator Master...

Ep 178 Roundtable Conversation with 3 travel advisors about how the Advisor Accelerator impacts their businesses

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting roundtable episode, we welcome three incredible travel advisors: Haleigh, Lina, and Ashley, all members of the Advisor Accelerator. O...

Ep 177 Client Experience Series: Ask Us Anything – Your Questions Answered

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You asked, we're answering! We put out a question: "What do you want to know about client experience?" and listeners really challenged u...

Ep 176 Client Experience Series: Mastering communication & systems for each phase of the trip design process

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our third Client Experience series episode, we delve into the intricacies of communication and systems in the four phases of the trip design proces...

Ep 175 Client Experience Series: Five areas of business that impact a client's experience

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this second episode of our 4-part client experience series, we explore five top areas of business that impact any client's experience working w...

Ep 174 Client Experience Series: Branding Experience is Client Experience

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today premiers the first episode of our 4-part Client Experience Series! Join us as we explore all the ins and outs of creating a memorable, signature...

Ep 173 AI in Travel

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will artificial intelligence replace travel advisors? David Shull of Tern Travel shares insights on how AI can aid, not hurt, the travel industry. Gai...