Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15
Episodes
How do Advisors Charge Fees, Service & Consultation Fees, Types of Fees Advisors Charge
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about how advisors charge fees, service & consultation fees, and what types of fees advisors ...
Finding a Host with Low Fees, What Fees Do Host Charge, and Social Media Options
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about finding a host with low fees, what fees do host charge, and social media options.Here's a l...
Disney Travel Agency, CLIA Or Other Accreditations, And Advantages To Host Agency Size
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast aired October 22, 2021Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about Disney travel agency, CLIA or other accreditations, and ...
Disney Travel Agency, CLIA or Other Accreditations, Advantages to Host Agency Size
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about Disney travel agency, CLIA or other accreditations, and advantages to host agency size.Here...
Starting a Travel Agency, Choosing the Best Host, Marketing to a Larger Audience
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about starting a travel agency, choosing the best host, marketing to a larger audience.Here's a l...
Starting My Travel Business, Starting in the Travel Biz, Getting a Travel Accreditation
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about starting your own travel business, starting in the travel biz, and getting your own travel ...
Attending Host Conference, Choosing a Host Agency, Specialized Travel Niche
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to chat about attending your host conference, choosing a host agency, and specialized travel niches.Here'...
Best Host Agency, Selling River Cruises, River Cruises Niche
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to take a look at the best host agencies, selling river cruises, and river cruises as a niche.Here's a li...
What is a GDS, Do I Need a GDS, Unique Business Model
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Friday 15, Maureen chats about whether you should be hosted or not, if hosts provide leads, and travel school.Here's a list of helpful re...
Hosted or Not, Do Hosts Provide Leads, Travel Schools
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Friday 15, Maureen chats about whether you should be hosted or not, if hosts provide leads, and travel school.Here's a list of helpful re...
Business Credit Card, Becoming a Travel Agent, Travel License & Certification
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Friday 15 Maureen chats about switching host agencies, finding a host agency, and which host offer adventure travel!Here's a list of help...
Switching Hosts, Finding a Host, Which Host Offer Adventure Travel
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Friday 15 Maureen chats about switching host agencies, finding a host agency, and which host offer adventure travel!Here's a list of help...
Going Solo and Working with Suppliers
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Friday 15, Steph and Maureen chat about going solo and working with suppliers!Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: h...
What Conferences to Attend, Types of Travel Jobs, How to Prepare for the Return to Travel
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Friday 15, Steph and Maureen chat about what conferences to attend, type of travel industry jobs, and how to prepare for the return to tr...
Host Preferred Suppliers, Returning to the Industry, Host Suppliers Sales Team
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Friday 15, Maureen goes solo and chats about Host Preferred Suppliers, Returning to the Industry, and Host Suppliers Sales Team. Here's a...
Multiple Brands. Frequent Client Rewards. Radio Show Host. This $2M Agency Shows us How!
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from a 26-year travel industry veteran and host of the radio show Traveling Culturati, about how she’s successfully tackled her agency’s mult...
Commission Overrides, Company Logo, Budget Host Agencies
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Friday 15, Steph and Maureen chat about commission overrides, company logos, and budget host agencies. Here's a list of helpful resources...
IATA/IATAN Card, E&O Insurance, Active Military/Veteran Host Discounts
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Friday 15, Steph chats about the coveted IATA/ITANA card, more on E&O insurance and if you or your host should hold it, and about act...
Fake Reviews on HAR, What's a "Good" Commission Split
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Friday 15, Steph is going to address the elephant in the room: fake reviews on the site. She’s going to chat on different kinds of fake...
What is a Host Agency, Agency w/ Multiple Brands, Do I Need an LLC if I Buy a Franchise
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Friday 15, Steph Lee chats on three key industry issues: What is a Host Agency?Agency with Multiple BrandsDo I Need an LLC if I Buy a F...
Setting up Biz Bank Acct. + CC, E&O Ins Cover Missed Final Payment, Finding Group Bookings
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A LIST OF RELEVANT RESOURCES FOR TODAY’S EPISODE:https://hostagencyreviews.com/surveyhttps://har.news/votehttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/setting...
Hawaii Seller of Travel License, Meet the Whole HAR Team
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our 16th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee chats about Hawaii seller of travel license and you get to meet the whole HAR team!If you have a travel in...
Booking With Non-Preferred Suppliers, How To Start An Agency, Travel Agent Training
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This previously aired June 18, 2021In our 15th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee chats on three key industry issues:1. Booking with Non-Preferred Suppli...
Lead Program for TA’s, TA vs. Online, Belonging to 2+ Host, Should a Niche Be in Your Name
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In HAR’s lucky 14th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee brain nearly explodes with knowledge about:1. Lead Programs for Travel Agents2. Travel Agents vs...
Non-Local Host + BDM Relations, Host of Non-US Nationals w/US Agency, New Agents & Clients
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In HAR’s lucky 13th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee's brain nearly explodes with knowledge about:1. Non-Local Hosts + BDM Relationships (Does being ...
Where to Display Your SOT #, MLMs vs. Host Agencies
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In HAR’s 12th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee imparts critical knowledge on starting and running a travel agent. Here’s what she covers this week:...
Going from Hosted to Indie, Paying Yourself a Salary
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In HAR’s 11th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee shares more travel agent tips and tricks, answering the latest travel industry questions that have com...
Cruise Ship Tracker App, Storing Clients CC, New Agents: TRIPKIT vs. ASTA Roadmap Course
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In HAR’s 10th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee shares more travel agent tips and tricks, answering the latest travel industry questions that have com...
IC with a Host vs. Sub Agent, Travel Agency Business Plan, Booking FITs Outside Your Host
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In HAR’s 9th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee shares more travel agent tips and tricks, answering the latest travel industry questions that have come...
Signing Host Contract as Personal Rep of LLC, Charging Fees, Are Expensive Hosts Better?
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in our 8th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee covers a lot of ground in a short time! She shares pearls of wisdom on signing host contract as ...
Get Comfortable with Accessible Travel + An Agency That Gives Back. Meet Becky.
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She came from the world of non-profits with her eyes set on helping people of all abilities travel. Learn how this Indiana agent uses her agency to gi...
Use CoWorking Space?, Home Address?, E&O Insurance Q’s, Foreign National Book w/US Agency
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in our 7th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee covers a lot of ground in a short time! She shares pearls of wisdom using your home address for ...
You're about to get a lot more from TAC!
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We normally publish recordings quarterly here at Travel Agent Chatter, but you're going to notice things getting a lot busier in your TAC feed. As in ...
When to Buy Your Domain, Travel Agency Website Options, Balancing FT Work with PT Agency
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, in our 6th episode of Friday 15, Steph chats on travel agency website options, the logistics of how and when to buy your domain, and how to...
This Agent is a Master of Using Social Proof to Grow His $2M Agency. Meet DeJuan.
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This ex-ad agency advisor is doing things different and it’s paying off big for his $2M agency. Find out how he stumbled into booking sabbatical tra...
He sells $775k/yr worth of air with $60-500/tix fees. Find out how you can too! Meet Lary.
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With 85% of his income from his air-only travel agency coming from fees, Lary Neron is living proof that you can make money in airfare. And he insists...
Corporate Events @ Sea + Using Lead Magnets to get New Clients. Meet Rita.
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Corporate events at sea specialist Rita Perez talks about how she harnesses lead magnets to grow her agency. She also addresses how to balance your wo...
Hear from 5 Travel Podcast Hosts: How to Find Podcast Marketing Success + Community.
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Vol. 14, we sold you on the idea of starting a podcast to help with lead generation for your agency. The party continues in this episode as we shar...
How to start a podcast. 5 podcast hosts tell you why + how to do it.
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thought about starting a podcast but haven't made the leap? This episode is for you. Steph interviews four travel podcast hosts--- Cruise Radio's Doug...
Setting Work-Life Boundaries + Turning a Giveaway Win into a Major Dollars. Meet Janet.
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off the new decade, former nurse Janet Tracy, owner of The Travel Dreamer, shares creative ways to increase your sales and inspiration on how ...
Building a Remote Team + Using Organic Web Traffic to Build a $3.2M Agency. Meet Andres.
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andres Zuleta started Boutique Japan 7 years ago using content marketing and a lot of sweat equity. How did they grow using organic web traffic to be ...
A Newbie From Rural Wyoming Brings in $500k in Sales in Six Months. Meet Dale.
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with newbie Dale Page who has brought in over $500k in sales his first six months. How does he do that in a rural Wyoming town? What big lesso...
How This Group Specialist Filled Her 196-person Group Cruise in One Month. Meet Valerie.
30 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Valerie, owner of a $6M agency, imparts her wisdom on group bookings. Her theory? If you're not doing groups, you're leaving $40k on the ta...
This Destination Wedding Travel Agent Only Markets Through Social Media. Meet Will.
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk all things destination weddings with Will Medina of Destination Weddings Expert, a travel advisor whose only form of marketing is social media...
This Italy Travel Specialist Makes 80% of Her Income from Service Fees. Meet Madeline.
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Madeline Jwahar, owner of Italy Beyond the Obvious, is a different kind of travel advisor. One that makes 80% of her income from service fees. Find ou...
Building a Travel Community + Specializing in Groups and Hawaii. Meet Lu.
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lu Maggiora is a 18 year travel industry veteran that has honed her niche to group cruises and Hawaii. She's built an amazing travel community of both...
How This Backpacker Broke Into Luxury Travel with Virtuoso. Meet Becky.
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in luxury travel, but find it intimidating? This is the podcast for you. We chat with Becky Lukovic—a luxury travel advisor and social me...
How to Get the Best Deal for Your Meeting Clients + Booking Corporate. Meet Karen.
17 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You won't want to miss the tips from a 35-year veteran travel agent, Karen Hurlbut! We discuss how to get the best deal for your meeting client (and s...
Vol. 4 | From Home-Based Agent to Storefront with 9 Employees. Meet Jennifer.
12 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Doncsecz, the owner of VIP Vacations, shares the story of her travel agency. Find out how she went from a home-based Disney agency to an awar...
Vol. 3 | She Booked a $220,000 Safari... Without Marketing. Meet Deb.
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Deb Fogarty, the owner of Be Well Travel, went from CPA receptionist to a highly successful travel agency owner, despite starting her agency during a ...
Within a Month of Opening His Agency, He Had a Booking. Meet Zachary.
05 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Zachary Russell shares his experience of getting Zetting Travel (a play off his first name and Jetsetting) off the ground and running. Within a month ...
From Travel Agency Intern to Owner of $3.5M Agency. Meet Andrey.
28 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how this Andrey Zakharenko of Russian Connections/Always Travel worked his way up from an agency intern at 17, to agency owner of a travel ag...