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Strategic Travel Entrepreneur: Business Tips for Travel Agents/Advisors, Travel Agency Owners, and Travel Business OwnersEp 70 Breaking the Travel Business Rules with Christy Camren (Pt. 2)Send Rita a text with your thoughts!Welcome to Part 2 of my incredible conversation with Christy Camren, fellow travel advisor and travel industry support partner. She hosts the Travel Geniuses Podcast, and we have quickly become fast pals, as we both resonate with each other's travel industry perspectives. In this episode, we discuss:Being more selective with the supplier partners we work withWhy it's important to select business strategies that work with your energy level and valuesAlternatives methods to bring in revenueand SO much more!Enjoy (and take action)!...2022-08-0342 minStrategic Travel Entrepreneur: Business Tips for Travel Agents/Advisors, Travel Agency Owners, and Travel Business OwnersEp 69 Breaking the Travel Business Rules with Christy Camren (Pt. 1)Send Rita a text with your thoughts!Today's wonderful guest is Christy Camren, who holds dual roles in the travel industry as both travel advisor and travel industry support partner. She hosts the Travel Geniuses Podcast, and we have quickly become fast pals, as we both resonate with each other's travel industry perspectives. So much so, that our conversation ran much longer than anticipated and ergo, I split this episode in two.In this episode, we discuss:Our thoughts on hard work and hustling, especially in relation to our medical conditionsHow travel ad...2022-07-2743 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents070 - Do travel agents need lead magnets?You've probably heard that you need a lead magnet. And for most businesses, this has been solid advice. But is this something you really need if you're a travel agent? I'll give you MY opinion in this episode. Want to take things even further? Wish you had someone to show you HOW to implement the things I talk about on the podcast (with worksheets, checklists, and more ideas around how to make them work for YOUR business) Check out The Lab ! The online home for travel agents who are ready to build a bus...2022-04-2031 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents069 - Why and how to qualify clients in your travel buinsessDo you know what it means to qualify your clients? It sounds a little scary, I know (at least to me) but is actually VERY simple (you might even be doing it already!!) and SO important. In this episode I'll talk about what it means, why it's one of the most important things you can do, and then will offer some suggestions for how to do it. Want to take things even further? Check out The Lab ! The online home for travel agents who are ready to build a business that is everything they ever dr...2022-04-0629 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents068 - If you're sure you don't have ADHD, you should listen to this episodeIf you had asked me a few months ago if I had ADHD, I would have said a very confident no. It wasn't just that I hadn't considered it, but that I knew what it was, have family members with it, and was positive that I didn't have any of the classic symptoms. Turns out I was wrong. So in this episode I'll talk about why I was so sure I didn't have ADHD, share some of my symptoms, tell you why I think ADHD brains are so awesome!! and offer some places to get...2022-03-2349 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents067 - Does marketing make you feel like you're trying to trick people into working with you? This might help.There are a lot of reasons that you might find it hard to "market" yourself and your business. One that I've just realized is that it feels like the goal of marketing is to convince someone to work with me, wether they want to or not, and wether it's the right choice for them or not. In this episode I talk about that, and share a different way of thinking that might just change the way you feel about marketing, forever. The Lab will be open to new members soon! If you want to be the...2022-03-0424 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents066 - Running your travel business doesn't have to be hard!Are you convinced that being a travel agent means long hours, and tons of work you hate? If I do nothing else, I hope this episode convinces you that that's not the case. If you're ready to transform your business , and turn it into something you LOVE, that supports the life of your dreams (instead of sucking the life out of it) I'd love for you to join us in The Lab! You can sign up HERE. 2022-02-1750 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents065 - Pandemic Proof Your Travel Business!Listen, there isn't really anything you could have done to COMPLETELY protect your business from the effects of the Covid pandemic, or to avoid all downsides of future crises, BUT doing this one thing can definitely make weathering future storms a lot easier... Want to take things even further? Sign up for INSIDERS and get access to additional training and coaching for your business. You’ll find links to everything mentioned below the podcast. 2022-02-0233 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+How to Deceive a Duke by Samara ParishPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/519870to listen full audiobooks.
Title: How to Deceive a Duke
Author: Samara Parish
Narrator: Christy Woods
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 26 minutes
Release date: January 25, 2022
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
Fiona McTavish is an engineer, a chemist, a rebel—and no one’s idea of a proper lady. She prefers breeches to ballrooms, but her new invention—matches—will surely turn as many heads. There’s just a little matter of her being arrested for a crime she didn’t commit. And the only person she can turn to for help is the man who broke her he...2022-01-2511h 26
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents064 - Welcome to 2022!! Is it over yet?I know it's just started, but 2022 already feels HARD! If you feel that way, too, I have some suggestions to help you get through this month, and come out the other side feeling a little more hopefully, and ready for all the GOOD that 2022 is sure to bring... Want to get on the waitlist for Insiders? Learn more here: https://www.travelgeniuses.com/insiders2022-01-1718 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents063 - 3 questions you should answer before setting goals for next yearThis is my favorite week of the year - Christmas is over (including all the shopping, and wrapping, and baking, and parties) but things are still slow. Many people are still off work, and just not back into real life yet. It's the perfect time to think about and get excited for the new year. But first... I have 3 questions you should answer before you set any goals or make plans for next year. Want to take things even further? Sign up for INSIDERS and get access to additional training and coaching for yo...2021-12-2918 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents062 - Feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you need to adjust your expectationsThis time of year can be really stressful for a lot of people. There just seems to be so much we have to do, and not anywhere near enough time to do it all. Except... how much of that stuff do you really HAVE to do? Could you adjust your expectations (personal and business) and get rid of some stuff on your list? That's what we're discussing in this episode. Want to take things even further? Sign up for INSIDERS and get access to additional training and coaching for your business.2021-12-1018 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents061 - My predictions on the future of social media contentI've been noticing a shift in my use of social media, and I think a big change in the way people use social media is heading our way. I want you to be ahead of it! So I'm letting you in on my predictions. I'm also preparing for 2022, and would love to know how I can best help you. I've set up a quick survey at www.travelgeniuses.com/survey to make it easy for you to tell me what you're struggling with! You never know, your question may just end up as a...2021-11-2433 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents060 - 5 ways your website is hurting your travel business - and how to fix itI'm just going to come out and say it - I think a lot of these "websites for travel agents" not only don't HELP you grow your travel business, but do a lot to HARM your business. In this episode, I'm sharing why I think that, and offering some (fairly) simple things you can do to change that. 2021-10-2136 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents059 - (some of) My FAVORITE books.I LOVE books, and I'm kindof famous for recommending the BEST books to help in certain situations. In this episode, I'm sharing some of my favorites - around mindset, money, business, and life. You can find links to all of the books and other resources mentioned in this episode at www.travelgeniuses.com/episode59. 2021-09-2936 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents058 - Is your travel business growing slower than you hoped? Maybe that's a GOOD thing!I know there are a lot of new agents joining the industry right now. And for a lot of experienced agents, you're restarting your business after this long... pause. And things might not be growing as quickly as you'd like... In this episode, I'll share why that might just be a good thing! Here are the links to the resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 7 - All About Fees Episode 28 - HOW to charge fees Sign up for the (audio??) newsletter Travel Geniuses Websites2021-08-3128 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+The Last Beekeeper by Siya TurabiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/522197to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Last Beekeeper
Author: Siya Turabi
Narrator: Devesh Kishore
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 9 minutes
Release date: August 19, 2021
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
‘Reminds me of Khaled Hosseini, poignant and heartwarming… Simply a beautiful story that had me reading until 3:30 in the morning’ Sarah, NetGalley ‘I am a friend of the bees. Like you.’ ‘So, you have been waiting for me?’ ‘The forest has been waiting for you.’ Pakistan, 1974: The secret-wreathed trees of Harikaya have always called to Hassan. He knows if he doesn’t find the last beekeeper and salvage a precious j...2021-08-199h 09
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents057 - How setting expectations can lead to happier clientsSetting expectations for your clients is ALWAYS a good idea, but especially now, when the travel experience is often much different than we're used to, it can ensure your clients have a wonderful experience, even when things don't go as planned. In this episode, I'll share some things it would be good to set expectations around, and offer some tips for doing that. You’ll find links to everything mentioned in this episode at www.travelgeniuses.com/episode572021-07-2826 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents056 - Setting boundaries for your travel businessHave you ever quit a job, and realized after you left just how toxic and unhealthy it was? Some of you are feeling that way after having this forced break from your business for a while. It's hard to want to go back to long hours and little pay... But you don't have to! This is YOUR business. You're the boss. And you get to choose if you're a good one or not. In this episode, I'm sharing several ways you can set boundaries in your business so it can go from something that you...2021-07-1444 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents055 - How to recover from, and prevent, overwhelm!I tend to have 2 modes: Way behind on everything and panicked because I have too much to do, and not enough time OR Way ahead on things so I mess around and don't get stuff done until I find myself way behind on everything and panicked because I have too much to do... Which is obviously a terrible cycle to be in. I've been working hard to get a handle on this and have created a really simple tool that has helped me end the panic cycle. In this episode, I'm s...2021-06-3028 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents054 - Hey travel agent! Are you ready to finally grow your travel business?I've got some tough love for you in this episode. If you've been playing small, and holding back when you should be talking about what you do, and how you can help people, you need to listen to this episode. You’ll find links to everything mentioned in this episode at travelgeniuses.com/episode54 CLICK HERE to learn more about Travel Genius Websites. CLICK HERE to get on the waitlist for INSIDERS CLICK HERE to get on the email list (I forgot to tell you how to do that.)2021-06-1634 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents053 - How to really believe in the value you bring as a travel agentIt's one thing to SAY you think what you do provides real value to your travelers, it's another thing to really believe it at your core. In this episode, I'm hoping to help you really believe it. You’ll find links to everything mentioned in this episode at travelgeniuses.com/episode532021-05-2638 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel AgentsWhat travel agents need to know about working with an attorneyCovid has made us see so many problems in our industry, and one of the biggest is how vulnerable we are, legally, if we don't have good contracts and terms and conditions in place to protect us. We know we need to protect ourselves, but hiring an attorney feels very overwhelming and out of reach for most of us. In this episode, I am talking to Thomas Carpenter - an attorney AND a travel agent. We talk about why it's so important to protect yourself, but also HOW you can do that, even...2021-01-271h 05
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents051 - How to manage your money as a travel agentThis is a subject that not many people discuss in the travel industry, but it's VITAL that you deal with it if you want to grow a successful business. Of all the topics I've ever covered... this might be the most important one yet. You can find additional notes and links to all of the resources discussed in this episode at www.travelgeniuses.com/episode502021-01-1537 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel AgentsEverything you wanted to know (or didn't) about the Anti-marketing Marketing WorkshopThis isn't a "real" episode. I just wanted to share a little about the Anti-marketing Marketing Workshop I'll be starting in February, and thought this would be a good way to do it :-) 2021-01-0920 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents050 - Let's get ready for 2021!2020 has been hard, especially for those of us in the travel industry. It can be hard to feel excited about your business after a year like that, and even harder to feel motivated to work on it when the coming year is still so uncertain. In this episode I'm sharing what I'm doing to get past that so that I start 2021 rested, and excited about the possibilities for my business again. Here are links to resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 33 where I talked about how and why to take a break from...2020-12-2944 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents049 - What to do when you think you're not good enoughHave you been feeling... not good enough lately? Like maybe you aren't really cut out to be a travel agent, or a business owner? Like everyone else has their stuff together, and you're the only one struggling? Like the next client you get is going to be the one who finds out that you don't have any idea what you're doing? Like you maybe just aren't cut out to be a business owner? Then this episode is for YOU! I'm sharing all the tips and tricks I use to help combat imposter syndrome and insecurity i...2020-09-1737 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents048 - A completely different business model for travel agentsOur world is never going to be the same, and that is especially true about the travel industry, and travel agents specifically. The way we think about and run our business has GOT to change if we want to continue helping our clients have amazing vacations. But if you keep doing things in your business the way you've always done them, and the way EVERYONE has done them, for decades and decades, your business won't survive. Elizabeth de Quillacq, from Souvenir and Far, shares the unconventional way she started and runs her agency, that not...2020-08-2056 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents047 - How and why to sell travel to the USMy prediction is that travel within the US is going to be HOT for the next year, or even 2. And I want you to be prepared for that! In this episode, I offer some tips to position you and your business so that your clients come to you to book these trips, and see you as necessary for the vacation of a lifetime... even when it's close to home. Here are the links to the resources mentioned in this episode: As always, my episode about choosing a niche is relevant to this conversation. :-) The...2020-08-0523 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents046 - Working with local businesses to start selling group travelIf you've heard all the hype about selling group travel, but didn't know how to get started, you won't want to miss this episode. Michelle Woodson Howell transformed her business by reaching out to local businesses and working with them to sell group trips with their clients and fans. And in this episode she shares how she did it, and talks about the course she's created so that you can to. Here are the links to the resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Michelle's course If you have questions you can reach h...2020-07-2257 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents045 - It's time to start treating your travel business like a real businessAre you treating your travel business like a real business? Do you see yourself as a true professional, with a business? If you've been treating your business as anything but a legitimate business that deserves to be respected and taken seriously, that needs to change, and it needs to change now. In this episode, I talk about why that has to change, and I give you some tough love about things you're going to have to do differently if you want your business to succeed in the new, post covid world. Here are the...2020-07-0839 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents044 - How to grow your travel business without marketingEverywhere you look people are shoving marketing ideas in your face. And when I ask agents what they struggle with the most, "marketing" is BY FAR the number one answer I get. But is that really what you want? What if I told you you could grow your business without spending hours every day on marketing?? Listen to this episode to learn how... 2020-05-2228 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15How to start a podcast. 5 podcast hosts tell you why + how to do it.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 Parker, Travel Radio's Megan Chapa, The Travel Agent Podcast's Lynn Blanco, Travel Geniuses' Christy Camren, and Travel Pro Theory's Kate Thomas---on the secrets to their success. If you aren't sure about what starting a podcast entails, sit down and listen to the five of us breakdown what you need to get started and how to launch a successful podcast! Snuggle in for a two-part series that will leave you ready and excited to...2020-05-1850 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents043 - Why it's good for your business to turn down bookingsIt'seems, counterintuitive, doesn't it, especially in the middle of arguably the worst time in the history of travel, to turn away a potential booking. But in this episode, I'll tell you why saying no, can be better for your business, and you. 2020-05-0642 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents042 - Ideas for working ON your business during this timeThis is a really hard time for the travel industry. I don't know that we've ever been through anything quite so devastating. And I know you might not be in a place yet, where you're ready to start preparing your business for the other side of this, but if you are, I wanted to offer some thoughts on what we can do NOW to make sure we come out of this better than before 2020-04-1732 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents041 - Selling CUBA with David Lee from Cultural CubaCuba has been on my list of places to go for years, but I've always thought it was too difficult OR that it would mean having to go on a big group escorted tour, doing things that someone else thought I should do, or getting a very "corporate" experience. I was SO wrong. I think that, even if you don't think you'll ever want to sell Cuba, you'll get so much out of this episode, and just might change your mind. :-) Links to everything mentioned in this episode can be found at https://www...2020-03-1153 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents040 - Why Travel Agents Should be PodcastingHave you ever thought about starting a podcast but thought - no one would want to listen to ME. And who wants another travel podcast, anyway?? I happen to think a LOT of people will want to hear from you about travel, and other topics related to your niche. You'll hear why, and get some tips for getting started, in this episode. 2020-02-2639 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents039 - Marketing that feels good with Brit Kolo from Marketing PersonalitiesI've been talking about it for months, and it's finally here - in this episode we're talking to Brit Kolo from Marketing Personalities. She teaches how to design your marketing strategy around what fits your personality. The end result? Marketing that feels good! Links mentioned in the show: Take your free Meyers Briggs Personality Assessment Grab your Marketing Personality Full Report 2020-02-1248 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents038 - New Training and Certification Program for Travel Agents w/ Lindsey EpperlyWe all know there's been a shortage in education programs for new travel agents. Well, Lindsay is doing her part to solve that. In this episode, we talk about her education program, EntreTravel, as well as how to know if you should move from travel agent to CEO or host agency. 2020-01-2942 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents037 - OFFLINE Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Travel BusinessEVERYONE is talking about how to use the internet, and social media to grow your business. But what if you don't want to sit behind your computer all day? What if you LIKE getting out of the house/office and interacting with people? Can you still build a successful business without being attached to a keyboard? YES! Yes, you can. And in this episode, I'll share some ways to do that.2020-01-1531 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents036 - Your Business Year in ReviewThis time of year, everyone's talking about setting goals and New Year's resolutions. But before you do that, it's important to look back on the past year. In this episode, I talk about why I think this is so important and offer some tips and resources to get you started.2020-01-0224 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents035 - Using SEARCH to grow your travel businessI'm always talking about 2 types of marketing you should have in place: How to help people find your business and How to keep people interested in your business. In this episode, we're talking about search. But not just Google searches. We're talking about Pinterest, YouTube, and podcasts, too. 2019-12-1225 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents034 - Market your travel business using FacebookI'm always talking about 2 types of marketing you should have in place: How to help people find your business and How to keep people interested in your business. In this episode, we're talking about a (free) strategy you can use to help people find your business - using Facebook. 2019-11-2829 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents033 - The Importance of Taking Time Away From Your BusinessI know we sometimes feel like we have to work work work work work and if we take a break, everything we've worked for will come crashing down around us. The truth is - the exact opposite is true. Taking time away from your business will not only not cause your business to fail, it will make it better than you ever dreamed! 2019-11-1331 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents032 - What Should You Talk About On Your Blog?One of the biggest excuses I hear from travel agents about why they aren't posting to their blog, or social media accounts, or newsletter is... "I don't know what to talk about!" In this episode, I help solve that problem, so you can't use that excuse anymore. :-)2019-10-3037 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents031 - Create beautiful documents for your clients with TRAVEFYBack in the old days we had to create client documents in Microsoft word, with pictures that we spent hours searching the internet for. It was my most dreaded task because I wanted them to look nice, and professional, but no matter how hard I tried, or how many hours I put into it, they still ended up looking homemade. Those days are over, friends. Enter - Travefy. One of my favorite tools for travel agents that will have you turning out professional documents for your clients in no time. In this episode, I'm talking to...2019-10-1636 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents030 - The only 5 Pages Your Website NEEDS - with Emily Matras from Bon Vivant CopyCreating a website doesn't have to be complicated. You only need 5 pages! And in this episode, Emily breaks down what those pages are, along with some tips for creating content for each of them.2019-10-0258 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents029 - FIVE productivity hacks (for your brain)Productivity does NOT mean figuring out how to do things faster, so you can cram more into your day! It means, automating or getting rid of the busy work so you have more energy and clarity for the things that are important. In this episode, we're talking about how to automate some of your BRAINS busy work.2019-09-1829 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents028 - HOW to charge feesWe talked about why I think you should be charging fees in episode 3. In THIS episode, we're going to talk a little bit more about HOW to do that. 2019-09-0532 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents027 - Are you asking yourself this IMPORTANT question in your business?ONE SIMPLE question has made a huge difference in my business, and now I'm sharing that question with YOU.2019-08-2225 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents026 - Should you be bootstrapping your travel business?These days, with so many cheap and free business tools and resources available online, you can definitely bootstrap your whole business and spend very little to get it off the ground. But should you? That's what we're talking about in this episode. 2019-08-0829 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents025 - Grow your business with Facebook GroupsFacebook is dead, right? Except it isn't! There are many strategies that still work with Facebook and in this episode, Jenn Cain shares how she used Facebook Groups to grow her agency. 2019-06-2651 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents024 - Do this ONE THING to make massive progress on your businessI've seen it over and over again - the reason most entrepreneurs don't make progress on their businesses is because they don't commit to, and focus on, one idea. Instead, they move from one idea to the next and don't ever give any of their ideas time to work. In this episode, I talk about why this is so bad for your business, and offer some tips for pushing past that point and making more progress in the next 6 months than you ever thought you could.v2019-06-1228 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents023 - How travel agents can work with a VA with Jenna DaykinHave you ever thought about hiring a VA, but didn't know what exactly they could do for you, or if you're even ready? Jenna Daykin, of In the Details Darling joins us to answer all of your questions. And she's amazing, you guys. You're going to love this episode... 2019-05-2938 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents022 - WHY are you doing this?Have you thought about WHY you want to own your own travel business? Or WHY you want to make money? Knowing the answer to these 2 questions will really help you get through the tough times in your business - the times when the thought of switching to a regular 9-5 job sounds like a really good idea, or when there's something a little scary and uncomfortable that you know you should do for your business, but really don't want to. ;-) And THAT is what we talk about in this episode.2019-05-1523 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents021 - How to Plan for Sick DaysI've been sick a lot this year. And this podcast has suffered. I want to help prevent the same thing from happening to YOU and your travel business, so I'm sharing everything I've learned through this experience. 2019-04-2633 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents020 - Travel Agent Website Pet Peeves - with Emily MatrasYou're a travel agent, not a web developer! It's not your job to stay on top of all of the latest trends in creating a website that converts. So in this episode Emily and I talk about our biggest pet peeves when it comes to travel agent websites. And you know I have a checklist for you, so pop over to the show notes to download it. :-) https://travelgeniuses.com/episode20 2019-02-2047 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents019 - Video for Travel Agents with Sylvia LongmireHave you wanted to use video to promote your travel agency, but haven't because - you don't have the right equipment, you don't know how to use those fancy cameras, and you don't think you can create anything worth watching without a full film crew helping you out? Sylvia puts all of those objections to rest in this episode. Trust me. You won't have a single excuse left by the end. 2019-02-0646 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents018 - GOALS!In this episode, we're talking about goals! But this isn't your normal "start of a new year" goals session. I'm sharing a few "tricks" that I think just might make all the difference if you've struggled with meeting goals in the past. 2019-01-2533 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents017 - Mindset, Limiting Beliefs, and Other Woo-Woo Stuff for Travel AgentsIn this episode, we're talking about Mindset, Limiting beliefs, and other things that you may not think about, but that can really affect the success of your business. Even if this isn't something you necessarily believe in, or don't think could possibly affect your business, I hope you'll give it a listen. I didn't really think much of it, either, until I learned a few things that really opened my eyes, and changed my business.2019-01-0944 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents016 - How to Work with a Copywriter with Emily Matras, Bon Vivant CopyIn this episode, we're talking about copywriting for travel agents with Emily Matras from Bon Vivant Copy. There's more to copywriting than just putting words on a page, and more benefits than I ever imagined before talking to Emily. We talk about when to hire a copywriter, what you need in place before you do, and how you can work with Emily, even if you're not ready to jump into a full copywriting package.2018-12-2744 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents015 - Do you really need a blog?In this episode, we learn the truth - do you really even need a blog? And if so, what do you even do with it?2018-12-1419 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents0014 - Less learning, more doingIn this episode, I share the secret to not getting overwhelmed by all of the new ideas and to-dos being thrown at us from every direction. AND how to finally start doing the things that will make a difference in your business. 2018-11-3021 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents013 - An Interview with Royal Caribbean's Vicki FreedIn this episode, we're talking to Vicki Freed, from Royal Caribbean! They've recently allocated a LOT more money and resources to supporting travel agents, so I wanted to talk to her about that to find out why they're doing that, and how agents can make money selling Royal Caribbean. 2018-11-1537 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents012 - How (and why) to Become a SpecialistIn this episode, I share my thoughts on the difference between your niche, and your specialty, why I think you need both, and some steps you can take to become a specialist in one or more parts of the world, or types of travel.2018-11-0239 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents011 - Social Media Tips for Travel Agents with Brianna GlennIn this episode, we're talking to Brianna Glenn about what to post on social media. I use her accounts all the time as an example of a travel agent's social media account done right. And she shares some of her best tips with us here. 2018-10-2432 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents010 - Preparing for a travel agent FAM tripWe're talking about everyone's favorite perk - FAM trips! I'm NOT going to cover how to get invited on a FAM, how to get travel agent "deals" or anything like that. What I am going to talk about is how travel agents can make the most of these trips, so that they come home with tons of content for their blogs and social media accounts. 2018-10-1824 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel AgentsEP9 - Advisor or Agent? And the ONE thing you should do if you want to be a travel advisor.In this episode we talk about the age-old debate - are we travel agents, or travel advisors? I'll give you my take on the debate (it might not be what you think) And will also tell you the ONE thing you need to do if you want to be seen as a travel advisor. 2018-10-0319 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents008 - Choosing the right Host Agency - an interview with Steph LeeI've had a lot of questions about how to get started as a travel agent, so in this episode, we're talking to Steph Lee all about host agencies. Steph is the founder of Host Agency Reviews - a website where agents can rate and review host agencies online - and she knows her stuff. Steph was as nice as could be and brought up some things to consider that I hadn't thought of before, so I'm sure even you experienced agents will enjoy this conversation. 2018-09-1927 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents007 - Why and how to start charging feesIn this episode, we're talking about FEES! I thought you all knew why you should be charging fees, but I'm learning that some agents don't even know this is a thing! So if you don't know why you should be charging fees, or if you DO know why, but are just scared to start - this episode is for YOU!!2018-09-0519 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents006 -Things your travel website needsYour website should look nice, of course! But it should also actually WORK to help you grow your business. In this episode, we'll talk about your website, and a few really easy things you should be sure to include on your homepage if you want your website to help you build your audience and attract new customers. 2018-08-0125 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents005 - A low stress way to keep your social media accounts full of new contentAre you struggling to find time to add content to your social media accounts? In a perfect world we'd all have time to create custom content to post to our social media accounts every day. Since we don't live in a perfect world, I've come up with a super easy way to keep my social media accounts full of great content, even when I'm out of town on an extended trip. And I'm sharing that with you in this episode!2018-06-2619 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents004 - Design a Business You LoveDo you dread Monday? You shouldn't! You have the best job. In this episode I'll help you pinpoint tasks that drain you, figure out how to turn them into something you don't hate as much, and decide which of them you can get rid of altogether.2018-05-2226 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents003 - Why travel agents should choose a niche before they do ANYTHING else to grow their businessIt is SO important for travel agents to choose a niche before they do anything else to promote or grow their businesses. This will change EVERYTHING and in this episode we'll break down all of the benefits, and give you some tips to help you figure out your niche, too. 2018-05-0628 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents002 Choosing client gifts that work for youIn this episode, we discuss how travel agents can use clients NOT as a present, or a bribe/rebate in exchange for a booking, but as an actual tool that helps get your clients talking about you to their friends and family. We talk about how this works, and share some of our favorite gifts to give to clients.2018-05-0625 minTravel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents001 - Free tools travel agents can use every day to save a TON of timeThese are some of my favorite tools. I use them every day and don't know how I would run my business without them anymore. Best of all? They're all FREE! Not free trials, but 100% free.2018-05-0118 min
Travel Geniuses - Podcast for Travel Agents000 - What's This Podcast About, Anyway?Welcome to the Travel Geniuses Podcast! In this pre-episode I explain why I'm creating this podcast, who it's for, and what you'll learn if you subscribe and join me for future episodes.2018-04-2005 min