Description

Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to build a travel business from home that offers both freedom and financial stability?

In this episode, I open up about how my travel business works and why I chose this model after exploring countless options. I wanted to share the truth behind what's often misunderstood, the structure, the opportunities, and the incredible potential that comes from combining a passion for travel with smart business systems.

I began my journey through IntelliTravel, a well-established travel agency partner with over 30 years in the industry. Their partnership with Planet Marketing, a network marketing company, provides a unique business model that allows me not only to book holidays and earn commission but also to help others start their own travel businesses.

Throughout the episode, I reflect on how this setup gives me the flexibility to work on my own terms while building meaningful connections with clients and colleagues across the world. I discuss the misconceptions around MLM structures, clarify how IntelliTravel and Planet Marketing operate legitimately with real products and ABTA-protected partners, and share why I believe this business model empowers people to create their own financial future.

As I talk through how commissions work, the kinds of holidays we can offer, from solo retreats and group adventures to golf and yoga holidays,  and how team support is structured, I also share the personal growth that's come from helping others succeed.

This business isn't about luck; it's about consistency, learning, and taking ownership. It's about creating the life you want without waiting until retirement to enjoy it.

What an MLM Company is:

A Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) company is a business model that combines direct sales with the opportunity to build a network of independent partners who also sell the company's products or services. In an MLM structure, participants earn money in two main ways:

• Retail commissions from selling genuine products or services
• Referral bonuses or overrides from helping others in their team grow their own sales

What makes a legitimate MLM different from a pyramid scheme is simple but critical:

• A real MLM offers tangible, regulated products or services that customers can buy and benefit from directly, in this case, travel bookings through IntelliTravel's ABTA and ATOL-protected partners.
• A pyramid scheme, on the other hand, has no genuine product or service and relies solely on recruitment fees to generate income. Those models are illegal because money only flows upward from new recruits rather than being created through real sales.

In the travel business model I describe, the focus is always on providing quality travel experiences to clients, that's the product. The network aspect simply helps others learn the system, build confidence, and scale their own businesses ethically and sustainably.

Timestamps:

01:10 – How IntelliTravel works and how commissions are structured
02:06 – Examples of creative ways people build their travel businesses
03:00 – Why learning and supplier relationships matter
03:30 – Explaining Planet Marketing and clearing up MLM misconceptions
04:55 – What makes this business model fair, flexible, and empowering
05:20 – Low-risk setup, no contracts, and quick return on investment
05:49 – Side hustle or full-time business – how the earning potential scales
06:19 – Examples of high earners and the support system available
07:14 – Freedom, financial independence, and living life on your own terms

Key Lessons Learned:

• There are legitimate, structured ways to run a travel business from home through trusted industry partners.
• Commission rates vary depending on suppliers, but with the right effort, earnings can grow substantially.
• MLM doesn't automatically mean pyramid scheme — the distinction lies in having real, valuable products and compliance with industry standards.
• Freedom in business comes from flexibility, not from avoiding structure — this model offers both.
• Community, mentorship, and consistent action are key to success in travel entrepreneurship.

Keywords:

travel business from home, how to start a travel business, MLM travel business
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Want to learn more about starting your own travel business?
Email me for a free information pack: kimcooper99@gmail.com

text me on: 07788202441

Website: www.thelatitudecollective.com

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