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Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15FAM trips? Switching Hosts for more support? Name & Niche?This week for the Friday 15, Shayna co-hosts with Betsy of Uniglobe Travel Center. We’ve got a bunch of great questions to discuss this Friday at 12 pm CST. Join us! I'm a disabled travel agent just starting. I'm nervous about Fam trips. how can I explain or how can a host agency help me go on Fam trips - MichelleI am thinking about switching to another host agency because the one I am with really does not reach out to ask me why my sales are low. It is very difficult to find clients, I would like to sig...
2025-11-0715 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Personal Travel? Accessible Travel? Client and Advisor Perks?This week for the Friday 15, Shayna co-hosts with April Swales of Uniglobe! This week we’ve got a bunch of great questions to discuss this Friday at 12 pm CST. Join us! I am wondering how it works if I book flights and hotel stays separately for myself? I typically travel for work within Canada and also to San Diego for pleasure to see family. How does commission work for that type of travel? Hi, I just passed my tap certification. I'm interested in helping people with accessible travel .I'm disabled myself. Where's a good place to start. for exam...
2025-08-2920 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Hosts for cruising? Overwhelmed at the beginning? FAM etiquette?This week for the Friday 15, Shayna co-hosts with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel Center! This week we’ve got a bunch of great questions to discuss this Friday at 12 pm CST, and you know it’s gonna be good. Join us! -What is the best host agency for cruises? - Susan-I recently joined a host agency and I do a ton of research but somehow I feel more lost every day. I feel a little overwhelmed with so much information and access out there that my brain is freezing. I don't know where to start...
2025-08-1524 min
The WatchdogMorning Show 08-01-25 exposure-highlights-Jennifer UniglobeMorning Show 08-01-25 exposure-highlights-Jennifer Uniglobe by The Watchdog
2025-08-0152 min
The Free LunchHard Truths About Leadership No One Tells You – Tom Catesn this episode of The Free Lunch, Eddie Ross sits down with leadership veteran Tom Cates, Senior VP of Business Development at Uniglobe and former Chief Commercial Officer at Amadeus.With over four decades in leadership across aviation, banking, and global tech, Tom shares deeply personal stories and hard-earned lessons on self-awareness, feedback, team dynamics, and the power of culture.🚨 Highlights:Why leadership starts with leading yourselfHow to balance ego and humility in a senior roleWhat Tom learned managing 42 direct reportsWhy building relationships is more powerful than managing tasksHow to lead through mergers, global change, and culture clashesWhether you're an...
2025-06-0843 min
The WatchdogMorning Show 05-30-25 Hour 1 Steve Adams, UniglobeMorning Show 05-30-25 Hour 1 Steve Adams, Uniglobe by The Watchdog
2025-05-3055 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Group Travel Niches? Preferred Supplier Networks? Boutique Suppliers?Shayna Zand and Steph cohost with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel Center to host this week's Friday 15 to celebrate Travel Advisor Day/Month. You can check out their HAR profile HERE! You can scope out our questions below, then come and join us at 12 pm CST for the podcast! Don't forget that you can submit questions and sign up for reminders for the F15 here: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 !1. I am thinking of getting into travel advising to share my love of animals. I have traveled to Kenya on a safari with a s...
2025-05-1622 min
Business Travel 360Linking the Travel Industry | Sabre Sells Hospitality Business & Gray Dawes selects Sabre as Exclusive GDSSend us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -Sabre Corporation sells it's hospitality business unit to asset firm ...
2025-05-1017 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15How To Organize Contacts? Should I Go Out On My Own?In episode 198, Steph Lee co-hosts with a longtime friend of the Friday 15, April Swales of Uniglobe Travel Center. They’ve got two especially in-depth questions, so have a look and tune in Friday 12 pm CST! 1. Do you have a good system for organizing all your travel BD contacts and promotional material of properties? I get overwhelmed with paper and business cards and even online and notes I still cannot seem to get a system in place for everything I receive. --- Sara R.2. I am an IC with about 2 years in the business. I'm considering going...
2025-03-0729 min
The Business Spotlight SeriesI CONTINUALLY BUILD UPON MY WINNING TEAM OF EMPLOYEES | Elizabeth McCormick and Rick Plasket | The Business SpotlightIn this Business Spotlight interview, we hear from Elizabeth McCormick of UNIGLOBE Travel Designers. Elizabeth has been in the Travel industry for a number of and loves to continually build upon her winning team of employees. Her team and their ability to deliver next-level service to their clients are among her most proud accomplishments. Some great advice shared here, as well as a fantastic learning about being focused. You can get in touch with Elizabeth McCormick here on LinkedIn: / elizabethblountmccormick 🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podca...
2025-01-2732 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Starting an Agency While Working Another Job! I Like To Cruise – Should I Become a Travel Advisor?In episode 189, Steph Lee and April Swales of Uniglobe Travel chat on our first barrage of 2025 questions from all you lovely people! Here's a taste, make sure and tune in on Friday! 1. I plan to continue working at my current job and want to start my travel agency in the new year. Do you have tips on how to juggle two jobs and make sure I get back to my clients quickly when I have another day job? I don’t want to lose any future clients but can’t afford to not work. —Katee R.2. Ou...
2025-01-0323 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Are Booking Platforms Always Confusing? Should I Add Booking Metrics To My Site? Is BOI Required For All Agencies?In episode 181 Steph cohosts with a longtime Friday 15 friend, April Swales of Uniglobe Travel! Here's a taste of the topics they'll tackle -- via your questions! 1. I'm a new advisor and the host agency's booking platform is soooo complicated! I'm still trying to make it through the training. Thinking about switching to another host. Are booking platforms so complicated in general? How can you find out? —Marsha G.2. Hi Steph, I've been a long-time listener and am now a regular caller—love the show!For my Friyay! 15 Question, I’m thinking about adding my booki...
2024-11-0821 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Are “No Air Bookings” a Red Flag? Are Multiple Hosts an Option? How To Compare Two Agencies with Different Fees and Benefits?In episode 170 Steph cohosts with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel! They will tackle these questions, all provided by one curious listener this week! Thank you so much for all the wonderful resources on your website! If you don’t mind me asking you for advice..So I figured that I would be better off signing up with the Host Agency… I applied with 2 different ones and I'm gonna look into more. I can already see some obvious differences. Was wondering…1. Should I be worried if the company says, “they don’t do air bookings- t...
2024-08-2326 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Come with Me Groups. $1.5M niche w/a work-life balance. Lessons from FB hack. Meet Veranda.****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol30 ******Special thanks to today’s sponsors: Travel Edge and Uniglobe Travel CenterToday’s guest got her start in the industry with the inside sales team at Travel Impressions. After a reorg, Veranda Adkins decided to start her own agency, Travel Legacy. She gave herself 6 months to see if she could make things work. She’s yet to look back. Having been in the shoes of a supplier, Veranda tells us how advisors—even those just started out—can strengthen supplier relationships to help grow their agency.
2024-07-221h 17
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15How To Sell an Agency? Back into the Travel Industry 30 Years Later!In episode 160 Steph is co-hosting with April Swales of Uniglobe! Please join us as this dynamic duo tackles a couple of important questions!QUESTIONS :1. I was wondering if I could pick your brain a little about the current status of the industry, the possibilities of finding someone interested in buying an agency, and what makes a travel agency attractive for a potential buyer. My mother isn't ready to stop working as an agent and loves helping her clients but I could see it being a good exit strategy for her in the near future. —Nathan...
2024-06-1426 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15What makes HAR Courses Special? Flight Commissions for International TAs? Benefits of GDS?In episode 149 Steph co-hosts with April Swales of Uniglobe. Here are the questions they’ll cover. Got some fun ones this week! Questions : 1. How do HAR courses differ from an IATA course or something offered through a host agency? –Anonymous2. Hello HAR and team! I have a question about commissions. For travel agents based in Europe, as far as I know most airlines do not pay any commission. But it seems to me that this is not the case for TAs based elsewhere. I am asking this because I just got my IATA accre...
2024-03-2927 min
Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness with Tony NesbittNorm Nathan's Vault of Silliness - Ep 177I had planned on a different date and year to use for today’s episode but the second half of last week’s (Ep 176) was very entertaining with a little bonus content too soooooo...We head back to February 12th, 1996 for a post DBG/NNS 4am – 5am hour.
Why don’t we call this one, “The Carryover” due to the continuing discussions of previous subjects.
It all begins with an in progress call about Franco Zeffirelli
Jumps to another in progress call about who the heck knows?
Then it’s Roy on the Freedom...
2024-02-2654 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 152024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Uniglobe Travel CenterEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there.
Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek
View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine
Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals
Register for Host Week 2025: https://har.news/signupHW2025
7-Day Setup Course with HAR: https://har.news/7DScourse
Host Week 2024 Survey: https://har.news...
2024-02-2213 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 152024 Host Week - Friday - CoffeeSpot, Uniglobe Travel Center With April SwalesHost Week CoffeeSpots are a great way to pre-game the big event. Join us as we dive in-depth into one company a day to learn more about what makes them unique!
Uniglobe Travel Center is a leading host agency that stands out for its professionalism and support for its members. We offer programs to meet all experience levels, as well as ongoing training & support, providing the tools and resources you need to grow. Through our commitment to success, and our partnership with Virtuoso, UTC empowers you to bring your travel business ideas to life. We understand the unique challenges you...
2024-02-2147 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Process to Change Agencies? Fears of Marketing? Client Intake Forms?In episode 143 Steph chats with the one and only April Swales of Uniglobe as they answer your wide-ranging questions. Don’t forget to enter your own questions, as we are inspired by your queries! Question :1. What is the process of switching host agencies? I am unsure if my current one is a good fit, but I do have trips booked while using them, and am unsure if I can bring them to a new host. --Anonymous2. How do you face your fear about marketing your travel business on social media if...
2024-02-1622 min
Franchise Findings by Vetted BizExploring Affordable Franchises Under $10K, Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Journey!Franchises Under 10K: Are you ready to dive into the world of business ownership without breaking the bank? Join us in this exciting episode as we explore FRANCHISES PRICED UNDER $10,000, providing an accessible pathway to entrepreneurship. Discover the Power of LOW-COST Franchises: Uncover the significance of affordable franchises as a game-changer for individuals with limited funds, turning dreams of business ownership into reality. We shine a spotlight on some incredible opportunities, including DYSTOPIA RISING, SIGN GYPSIES, PACKAGEHUB, and UNIGLOBE TRAVEL. Get a closer look at their investment details and understand how these ventures could be your ticket to success...
2024-01-2404 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Agencies Change Commission? Getting Listed on HAR? What To Consider in Change of Host Agency?In episode 139 Steph chats with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel center and they answer questions from you, our awesome HAR community. Questions :1. Can an agency change your commission level without notifying you or sending you a new contract to sign? Shouldn't there be some kind of agreement or acknowledgement from the agent before that happens? What if a host changes to a monthly fee -- shouldn’t there be a new contract or the option to leave and take your business? My partner and I are experiencing this and could use some advice. – Lori S.
2024-01-1920 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15FIT explained, getting an IATA & CLIA number, & helping clients w/ a US PassportsWelcome to Friday 15! In episode 131 Steph chats with April Swales, Director of Marketing & Sales from Uniglobe Travel Center about what a FIT is and how to specialize in it, getting an IATA & CLIA number as a new independent agent, and helping clients get a US Passports.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be cove...
2023-11-0223 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Leads through online marketing, honing in on a niche, and setting income goalsWelcome to Friday 15! In episode 130 Steph chats with Chad Burt, co-owner of Outside Agents about leads through online marketing, honing in on a niche, and setting income goals.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) (Sign up for Google My Business) (A great exercise on how to find your niche!) (TAC episode with an advisor who has an amazing website that...
2023-10-2726 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Travel certification, hosting outside of the US, and developing your brandWelcome to Friday 15! In episode 129 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, VP Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Planners International about travel certification, hosting outside of the US, and developing your brand.A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) (Travel agent certification options, including Travel Institute, ASTA, CLIA) (Traveller Made, a European based consortium, changed its name to the much harder to remember and prono...
2023-10-2024 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Linking a landing page, host agency website, and our host week eventWelcome to Friday 15! In episode 128 Steph chats with Chad Burt, co-owner of Outside Agents about linking a landing page, host agency website, and our host week event.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) (Virtually attend Adventure Together and tune in to Steph’s sessions!) (Discover the options for your travel agency website) (Create a subdomain of your main domain)...
2023-10-1316 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Travel MLMs, choosing a Host, and multiple company namesWelcome to Friday 15! In episode 123 Steph chats with April Swales, Director of Marketing and Sales for Uniglobe Travel Center about Travel MLMs, choosing a Host, and multiple company names.A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) (Call for Host Week event speakers is open! Submit your Eduspot idea!) (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) (Who are the travel MLMs and what you need to know before joining one. Muy import...
2023-09-0820 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Types of travel agency insurance, host agency vs a host hybrid, and travel agency websitesWelcome to Friday 15! In episode 106 Steph chats about E&O vs. liability insurance vs. umbrella policy, host-only agency vs a host/agency hybrid, and whether a website that clients can interact with is important to have.A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) QR code (Sign up for reminders and to get the final reports here.) Take the survey, get the free report! (Amy Garner TAC episode) Thank you to our...
2023-05-1119 min
Good TalksIs Jeff Duncan the emerging star of the entertainment industry? Listen as he explores his journey from humble origins as Jiffy the Clown to professionally managing stars from Netflix and the world of social media#30: Today on the Pod, Cam connects with Jeff Duncan, CEO of talent management firm Ingenuity Live. Jeff explores a career that’s been nothing short of monumental - how he started his first franchise at 17, breaking bread with Richard Branson on Necker Island, and celebrating his 40th birthday in style at the Kim Dotcom mansion in New Zealand with his business partner David Ebert. And he discusses how the early days of COVID lockdown encouraged his impromptu career shift into the wild world of talent management.• 00:00:13 Start• 00:00:50 Jeff's journey• 00:01:42 Entry into business journey (clown su...
2023-04-272h 27
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Filling company under PO box, using your vaca for booking, & business name availability problemWelcome to Friday 15! Today Steph chats about filling your company under a PO box, if you can use your personal vacation as a startup booking, and what to do when you have a business name availability problem.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) (Free previews of HAR’s Complete Guide to Starting a Travel Agency Course first chapter with 7 lessons.) Travel expenses article! (Travel Agent Forum March 31st in L...
2023-03-2316 min
The Community's ConversationLaying Track for Amtrak's ExpansionIn much of the world, a major capital city without passenger trains would be unthinkable, yet that’s been the case in Columbus since 1979. With the last Amtrak train’s departure that year, Central Ohio bet all its transportation chips on cars, buses, and airplanes, and the area’s transit puzzle has been without passenger trains of any kind since then, earning Columbus the dubious distinction of today being the country’s second largest city without any passenger rail service at all. Amtrak’s return to Central Ohio has been long-discussed and debated: former Governor Ted Strickland felt train...
2023-03-1553 min
Business Travel 360What's Up in Business Travel - March 6, 2023Send us a textWelcome to What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 9 of 2023. This is a weekly podcast from BusinessTravel360, where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -FAA awards $1B in airport fundingUS Airlines forecast busy spring seasonCBRE hikes 2023 hotel occupancy forecastViva Air suspends all operationsAirlines sue Dutch governmentUS passport renewal time gets worseDelta pilots approve a 34% pay raiseVirgin Atlantic...
2023-03-0614 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Non-disparagement clause, Faith-based host, Can Canadian agencies sell travel in the statesWelcome 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 (HAR will be at Travel Agent Forum in Vegas from March 31st to April 3rd) (HAR’s new Ultimate Guide to Starting a Travel Agency course) (Host Agency Contracts: What to Look For) (Host Week Playlist on YouTube) (Ed Vent...
2023-03-0317 min
The ConduitTattva Tuesday featuring Deborah Reynolds, Image Mindset & Transformation ExpertTattva is a Sanskrit word meaning “truth, reality, principle, thatness” Each Tuesday will feature someone and dive into their spiritual journey, how they found God/Source/Truth Within and see what comes through!President & CEO of About Face Image Consulting, Deborah is an International Image Expert, Speaker and Business Consultant. She is also a Best Selling Author, along with Dr. Wayne Dyer and Anthony Robbins, of Wake Up Live The Life You Love: Living In Clarity. She is best known for accelerating the development & growth in executives and entrepreneurs, propelling them to the next level.Debo...
2023-02-2154 min
2023-02-0602 min
Kathy Sullivan ExploresTaking People around the World with Elizabeth Blount McCormickElizabeth Blount McCormick is the owner and President of UNIGLOBE Travel Designers, an award-winning full-service travel management company that specializes in corporate and leisure travel. Alongside the UNIGLOBE team, Elizabeth designs, coordinates, and delivers complex travel plans for the diverse needs of individuals, groups, and corporate travel partners. Before becoming the President of UNIGLOBE, Elizabeth launched a career in retail and worked at Gap Inc. and Edun. At Edun, she served as a Production Line Manager, which allowed her to travel extensively to Tunisia, India, Portugal, and Peru, sparking her passion for travel. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor’s degree in...
2023-01-2656 min
Business Travel 360What's Up in Business Travel - December 19, 2022Send us a textWelcome to the BT360 Podcast: What’s Up in Business Travel for Week 50 of 2022. This is a weekly podcast where we update you on what’s up this week in the world of business travel. This podcast is great for those who need to know what’s happening all in less than 15 minutes.Topics covered during this podcast -Airline revenue is up but not bookingsNovember airfares dropAAA expects 113 million to travelAmerican tells TMCs to be NDC readyAir France-KLM stops FCM subsidiaryThoma Bravo acquires CoupaFocus partnership appoints TripStaxHighgate buys Viceroy HotelsUn...
2022-12-1914 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Hosts w/ ASTA mbrp, Resources for hiring/job descriptions, Hosts w/ military discountsWelcome to Friday 15! In episode 79 Steph chats about which hosts include ASTA membership, resources for hiring + job descriptions, and which hosts have military/veteran discounts.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: (Register for Host Week 2023 --- Jan 23-27th. It's free! We'll also be putting on an educational session on hiring employees and writing stellar job descriptions to attract the right candidates.)https://hostagencyreviews.com/speaker (ASTA's course with list of host agencies that are ASTA members. Use code HAR149 to save 50%.) (Host Week has unbeatable specials from hosts/consortia/suppliers/associations! If...
2022-10-1212 min
CEOs You Should Know ColumbusCEO's You Should Know-Elizabeth Blount McCormick: Uniglobe Travel DesignersWe caught up Elizabeth Blount McCormick, CEO of Uniglobe Travel Designers: It's a Black, women owned travel management company offering over 40 years of experience in the travel industry. Specializing in both corporate and leisure travel, our mission is to assist clients in substantially reducing and controlling costs while offering you an increased variety of travel programs, services, and options.
2022-08-0840 min
Expert In YouLevel-Up Your Business with Right Strategies & Systems - Terry OgburnHave you ever looked at a successful business owner and wondered about the secret of their business success?
Everyone has their own success journey, but the right system & strategies are definitely a common factor for every successful business.
And it is the right systems and strategies that help every business navigate through challenging times and scale up.
Scaling up your business is challenging, but your systems and processes can make it much easier.
In this episode, Terry Ogburn shares some strategies to help you take your business to the next level.
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
Terry...
2022-07-2033 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15From host to host-franchise hybrid. Meet educational travel expert LaTonya.This quarter we sit down with a mom of seven who left a career in education to start a travel agency focused on educational travel just four years ago. She’s moved from being with a traditional host to a host-franchise hybrid and we dig into why. (Not sure what a host-franchise hybrid is? We cover that too.) If you’ve ever wondered the difference between an agency that belongs to a travel franchise, vs. one that doesn’t, we break down the main differentiators in layman’s terms for you. Not only has LaTonya sampled two differen...
2022-07-201h 07
Arts CallingEp. 55 Denise Cruz-Castino | Screenwriting, advertising, and co-writingHi there,
Welcome to CRUZFEST: Today I am thrilled to be arts calling Denise Cruz-Castino!
About our guest:
Denise Cruz-Castino graduated from UCLA, had a successful advertising writing career, and has turned that into a screenwriting career. Her first feature produced 5 Weddings premiered at Cannes in 2018, opened in 52 countries worldwide, co-stars Bo Derek and Candy Clark and was produced by Uniglobe Entertainment. She’s currently working on a feature comedy with Josephson Entertainment and has Miranda Bailey attached as director. She recently had several children’s horror animation shorts produced by DreamworksTV Youtube channel for their...
2022-07-1438 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15Working & Starting an Agency, $10k Cost to Start Agency, Best Host + Training- GroupsWelcome to Friday 15! In episode 68 Steph chats with April Swales, Marketing Director for Uniglobe Travel Center about working full-time while starting an agency, is $10k normal cost to start travel agency, and best host + trainings for groupsHelpful Resources: (Real numbers on the average cost to start a travel agency) (A great resources for different educational and training options for travel advisors.) (Travefy is mentioned in the podcast as a great itinerary builder -- and it is -- but there are a few more out there if you're shopping around)
2022-07-1421 min
North Star with Ellin BessnerCanada-U.S. border reopening: Here's what you need to knowAs the Canada-U.S. land border reopens today, officials are expecting it will be busy. Canadian snowbirds will begin their annual migration south to places like Florida and Arizona, but government restrictions and social distancing regulations will inevitably slow things down, and traveller hesitance will prevent numbers from reaching pre-pandemic levels for some time.
Add the cost of travel insurance and expensive COVID-19 tests required by the Canadian government to return, plus the tests your destination country needs—not just for vaccinated adults, but unvaccinated children as well. It adds up.
To discuss these issues an...
2021-11-0815 min
Conversations With UBuilding and Maintaining Client RelationshipsOn this Episode of Conversations with U, we speak with Heather Pastrick the VP of Sales at Enterprise. Heather shares with us some insights from her 23 years of building not only relationships with her clients but also with her team. Listen in to this intriguing conversation with Heather and gain wisdom from a veteran in her space. Heather also is involved with many philanthropic ventures which we love! You can find out more by connecting with her on LinkedIn.
2021-06-1428 min
Orange Juice OptionalWhy Hello… Travel Companion!Suzanne overcomes her jet lag and Michelle manages her excitement regarding some significant events coming up in her life just long enough to bring you another entertaining episode about one of their favorite topics, travel – this time focusing on travel companions. As regular listeners will already be aware, our hosts are avid travelers with a great deal of experience in the field, and today they share their opinions on what makes a good travel companion, share examples from their many trips, and, as they so often do, participate in a quiz.
Michelle begins by sharing the upcoming events about whi...
2021-04-2754 minConversations With UThe State of Travel With Mitchell HicksOn this episode of Conversations with U, we chat with our president (and my Father) Mitchell Hicks, about the current state of travel and his outlook on the future of our industry. Mitchell gives us his insight on how he's been able to weather the storm COVID has brought among his business. We finish the Epidose off on a lighter note discussing Mitchell's latest vacation to Costa Rica. He gives us the highlights, as well as what traveling internationally during the pandemic, looks like.
Where is travel right now compared to this time...
2021-03-2327 min
Betting On YourselfElizabeth Blount McCormick: The Importance of Adopting a ‘No Fear’ AttitudePresident and owner of Columbus-based Uniglobe Travel Designers, Elizabeth Blount McCormick, spoke with host and friend Michael Redd about the art of approaching business (and life) without fear, why a “no” often leads to a better “yes,” and the importance of adopting a “no fear” attitude."Nothing beats a failure but a try. And the worst thing you can hear is a ‘no.’ But the one phrase I live by is ‘a no leads to a better yes’. There are times I’ve been told no, but that means something else was in store." – Elizabeth Blount McCormickUniglobe Travel Des...
2021-02-1543 min
The MindShare Real Estate PodcastPowerful Insights from an Industry Leader, with Special Guest – Martin CharlwoodHe has been involved in the franchise industry for over 30 years, with a focus on business development, sales, marketing, and system growth, both domestically, and internationally, and as a past franchise owner he is tuned to the challenges and opportunities in running a small business as well as a global organization. As the Vice-Chairman and CEO of CENTURY 21 Canada®, he also serves as President and Partner of the Charlwood Pacific Group (CPG) which has operations in 67 countries with 24,060 network members under five brands: CENTURY 21 Canada; CENTURY 21 Asia-Pacific; Centum Financial Group; Real Property Management Canada; and UNIGLOBE Travel In...
2021-01-2957 minConversations With UDefining The Traveler ExperienceToday we' talk about Traveler Experience and how this looks a lot different than it did this time last year. Were joined by Steve Newton, Head of Sales at Tripkicks, who defines TX and the redesign of a T&E Program which places traveler at the center. A few of the questions we discuss in this episode are:
What does it mean to put the traveler at the center of your Travel Program? What it is that travelers need? How does a T&E Program look different today? How do you empower and give your...
2021-01-1532 min
Bushuddle PodcastInsight into the future of travelInsight into the future of travel
Elizabeth Blount McCormick, President of Uniglobe Travel Designers interview
Elizabeth Blount McCormick, Uniglobe Travel Designers: Pack these tips from Uniglobe on your next travel adventure. Elizabeth Blount McCormick explains how COVID has altered the travel industry and what to consider before you pack your bag. Subscribe to our podcast.
2020-12-2322 minConversations With UCreating and Sustaining a Remarkable CultureOn this episode of Conversations with U we talk with Dee Ann Turner. Dee Ann served as Vice President, Talent, and Human Resources for Chick-fil-A, Inc., Dee Ann has discovered the secret sauce of selecting and retaining extraordinary talent, while cultivating a remarkable organizational culture. We chat with her on how talent selection impacts not only the organization but also customer loyalty and client success. This episode is packed full of nuggets of truth, including her 3 components of creating a remarkable culture and also a few things she looked for when selecting candidates.
2020-12-1638 minConversations With UWhat is Data Modernization? With Jared Herman of North LabsReady to put on your thinking hat? Today we have the opportunity to talk to Director of Sales at North Labs, Jared Herman. In this episode we discuss the topic of Data Modernization and the term rather known as "Digital Transformation". As we define the three main pillars within data modernization you will find that we discover the underlying foundation which are security, stability, and cost which effect global business in the marketplace.
2020-11-1100 min
Luchtvaartnieuws PodcastS01E02: Cees Klinkenberg (Uniglobe) pleit voor reisbubbelKlaas-Jan van Woerkom en Niek Vernooij bekijken onder andere wat de uitslag van de Amerikaanse presidentsverkiezingen betekent voor de luchtvaart. Daarnaast aandacht voor de opening van Berlijn Brandenburg Airport, de A380 die nog maar weinig in de lucht is en de grote uitverkoop bij Thai Airways. Te gast is Cees Klinkenberg van zakenreisorganisatie Uniglobe, die pleit voor een zakelijke reisbubbel.
2020-11-0617 min
Clicks and MortarJamie Milton of Uniglobe Carefree TravelIn this episode, you’ll meet Jamie Milton, the owner of Uniglobe Carefree Travel in Saskatoon.
Jamie is a true pro in her business and I learned so much during this conversation!
We dive into what it was like during those early days in March when everything was being grounded and how travel agents played a major role helping Canadian Citizens get back home before borders closed, how consumer and corporate travel has changed since then and how her business is adjusting to the times.
Jamie also shares:
Some things people don’t gene...
2020-11-0327 min
Succession StoriesEmbracing a New Landscape - Elizabeth Blount McCormickLaurie Barkman speaks with Elizabeth Blount McCormick, 2nd generation CEO of UniGlobe Travel Designers. Elizabeth discussed the challenges of COVID-19 on her firm, and how focusing on client service, relationships, and fresh ideas are creating value in the new travel industry landscape. If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Show links: UniGlobe Travel Designers on LinkedIn, Facebook @UniGlobeTD on Instagram UniGlobe Travel Designers website Follow and connect with the host, Laurie Barkman on LinkedIn Visit SmallDotBig for more resources, podcasts, and schedule a complementary business assessment to identify opportunities t...
2020-10-2738 minConversations With UCustomer Centricity with Dean Matt WallerOn this episode of conversations WIth You we talk about how to lead a Customer-Centric Organization with Dean Matt Waller. We also get the inside scoop on Matt Waller's role as the dean of the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.
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2020-10-1400 minConversations With UMaintaining a Healthy MindsetToday we are taking a deep dive into what it looks like the have a healthy mindset while traveling. We are delighted to have Heather Fuselier from Wellview Health as she is a health advisor for employee of corporate companies around the country. Heather takes us into what maintaining a healthy lifestyle and setting trip goals look like so we can be the best version of ourselves no matter where we are. Get your note section out on your phone or a piece of paper and a pencil, this conversation has bullet points worth writing down!
2020-09-1500 minConversations With UToday's Travel ClimateWant to know what the current climate is of travel domestically in the United States? We take a deep dive into the travel experience from start to finish with Michael and Steven Hicks as they had a firsthand experience at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta. Take a moment to listen to their insight as you can start preparing for your next trip with these helpful tips and updated standards for your entire future travel experience!
2020-08-1000 min
The World According To ChristyCreating and Living the Life of Your DreamsJoin Christy Demetrakis and her special guest, Neuroperformanceologist Scott Schmaren for "Creating and Living the Life of your Dreams". About Scott Schmaren: NeuroPerformanceologist Scott Schmaren is a nationally known speaker, coach and author. He has spent over 20 years learning powerful success technologies. He has used what he has learned and created to transform his life, losing 180 pounds and maintaining it while rediscovering his vitality. He has appeared on Oprah and is a regular guest on The Howard Stern Show. Oprah said, “If Scott can do it, I can do it and so can you!". Scott has also appe...
2020-08-1000 min
Tokyo Alumni PodcastTokyo Alumni Podcast Episode 25: Phillip Seiji Vincent - Plug and Play, Bilingual, Bicultural, Silicon Valley, TechEpisode 25 Philip Seiji Vincent (ASIJ 2007)
Managing Partner (Japan) - Plug and Play Japan
Seiji explains to Nick the role of Plug and Play in Japan, and how they help create bridges between the large corporates in Japan, with new innovative startups.
The two discuss the difficulties of bridging the two very different cultures of innovative start-ups and conservative Japanese corporate culture.
Seiji, having spent roughly half of his life in Japan, and half in the United States, a bilingual and bicultural individual feels like his role of connecting startups to large co...
2020-07-1022 min
Ignite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCRESTIgnite Your Business® Podcast presented by GREENCREST, Episode 58: Elizabeth Blount McCormick, president and owner, UNIGLOBE Travel DesignersElizabeth Blount McCormick, president and co-owner of UNIGLOBE Travel Designers, discusses how her family successfully steered their family-owned business through dramatic shifts in the travel industry as well as three recessions. She also shares the creative ways they have worked to connect with customers through the coronavirus outbreak, and she talks about the outlook for corporate and leisure travel given the current global pandemic.
2020-06-2938 min
The Retirement Fiduciary PodcastEpisode #18 "Is it Safe to Travel?-How to Enjoy a Vacation Amid the Pandemic"An interview with Elizabeth Blount McCormick, President of Uniglobe Travel Designers in Central Ohio
2020-05-2947 min
Franchise EuphoriaUnderstanding the Power of a Franchise with Terry Ogburn of Ogburn’s Business SolutionsTerry Ogburn is the owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business Solutions. His proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the success of hundreds of small to large business ventures. Terry began his business career in 1979 when he invested his last $118.42 to start an air conditioning service business. 10 years later he developed his own business success program based on his experience and the teachings of his favorite business books. Terry successfully sold his air conditioning service business and was later asked to join UniGlobe Active Travel as a Director of Op...
2020-01-1432 min
The Project EGG Show: Entrepreneurs Gathering for Growth | Conversations That Change The World#304 - Terry OgburnTerry Ogburn is the owner of Ogburn’s Business Solutions. He has developed a Business Development Process that helps Entrepreneurs and Business Owners learn the importance of working on your business instead of being caught up in the day-to-day grind. Has unique system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the excess of hundreds of small to large business ventures.
Terry began his business career in 1979 when he invested his last $118.42 to start an air conditioning service business. At that time, he had no car or truck, but he did have the knowledge an...
2019-11-0154 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowBreakfast Leadership w Terry OgburnTerry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business Solutions. His
proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the
success of hundreds of small to large business ventures.
Terry began his business career in 1979 when he invested his last $118.42 to start an air conditioning service
business. At that time, he had no car or truck, but he did have the knowledge and ability to build relationships.
10 years later he developed his own business success program based on his experience and the te...
2019-01-1434 min
Behind The LensBEHIND THE LENS #183: Featuring Leon Lee and Namrata Singh GujalAn exciting and eye-opening BEHIND THE LENS as we span the globe exploring cultures and historical events thanks to our special guests, LEON LEE and NAMRATA SINGH GUJRAL, plus our exclusive interview with writer/director AMMA ASANTE.
We kick off this episode of #BTLRadioShow with our exclusive interview with writer/director AMMA ASANTE who talks about her latest film, the emotionally powerful WHERE HANDS TOUCH. Set in 1944 Germany, Asante explores an oft-overlooked part of World War II history – the Rhineland Bastards, the name given by the Nazis to those of mixed race. Another part of Hitler's "cleansing", Asante sets the st...
2018-09-1759 min
Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda EllsworthWFYHP 0118 Terry OgburnTerry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business Solutions. His proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the success of hundreds of small to large business ventures. Terry began his business career in 1979 when he invested his last $118.42 to start an air conditioning service business. At that time, he had no car or truck, but he did have the knowledge and ability to build relationships. 10 years later he developed his own business success program based on his experience and the teachings of his favorite business books. Terry su...
2018-07-1931 min
Climate Change UnfoldingEpisode 6 - The Green Tourism Summit AfricaListen in to how host Sam Ward heads off on a last minute mission to get involved with the The Green Tourism Summit Africa, and listen in to some of the speakers as they share some soundbites of wisdom!
Here are some of the folks mentioned in the episode and the links to their respective websites and social media platforms.
JUDY KEPHER-GONA
Twitter: @GonaJudy
Judy Gona on Linked in: www.linkedin.com/in/judy-kepher-gona-miist-09604930
Judy’s company Sustainable tourism and travel Agenda: STTAKenya.org
Instagram: @STTAkenya
STTA on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sustainable-travel-tourism-agenda-stta-184a60116/
BARRY CLEMMENS
If you want to...
2018-06-2229 min
JumbleThinkLearning Entrepreneurship | Terry OgburnHow do you learn how to be an entrepreneur? Terry Ogburn shares how he helps others on the journey of entrepreneurship. Terry also shares about his journey into entrepreneurship and business coaching. Other topics covered in this interview include: the long term value of a customer, seeing the missing pieces of your business, understanding your role in your business, how to successfully structure a business to run without you, empowering your team, and more.Terry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business Solutions. His proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the development of other...
2018-04-0248 min
Business Success Archives -Terry Ogburn Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business SolutionsTerry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business Solutions. His proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the success of hundreds of small to large business ventures.
Terry began his business career in 1979 when he invested his last $118.42 to start an air conditioning service business.
At that time, he had no car or truck, but he did have the knowledge and ability to build relationships. By 1983, he was a top 5 nominee for Small Businessman of the Year.
In 1984, he won th...
2018-01-2500 min
Influential EntrepreneursTerry Ogburn Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business SolutionsTerry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business Solutions. His proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the success of hundreds of small to large business ventures.
Terry began his business career in 1979 when he invested his last $118.42 to start an air conditioning service business.
At that time, he had no car or truck, but he did have the knowledge and ability to build relationships. By 1983, he was a top 5 nominee for Small Businessman of the Year.
In 1984, he won th...
2018-01-2500 minBusiness Innovators Radio NetworkTerry Ogburn Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business SolutionsTerry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business Solutions. His proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the success of hundreds of small to large business ventures.
Terry began his business career in 1979 when he invested his last $118.42 to start an air conditioning service business.
At that time, he had no car or truck, but he did have the knowledge and ability to build relationships. By 1983, he was a top 5 nominee for Small Businessman of the Year.
In 1984, he won th...
2018-01-2500 min
The Bulletproof Entrepreneur™Terry Ogburn Teaches Struggling Entrepreneurs How To Build A Better BusinessTerry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburns Business Solutions. His proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the success of hundreds of small to large business ventures.
Terry began his business career in 1979 when he invested his last $118.42 to start an AC Service. He had no car or truck, but he had knowledge and the ability to build relationships.
By 1983, he was a top 5 nominee for Businessman of the Year
In 1984, he won Young Businessman of the Year for the State of Fl...
2018-01-1651 min
The Joe Pardo ShowTerry Ogburn From Award-Winning Business Owner To Business CoachTerry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn’s Business Solutions. His proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the success of hundreds of small to large business ventures.
Terry began his business career in 1979 when he invested his last $118.42 to start an air conditioning service business. At that time, he had no car or truck, but he did have the knowledge and ability to build relationships. By 1983, he was a top 5 nominee for Small Businessman of the Year.
In 1984, he won the award fo...
2018-01-1644 min
Work at Home RockStar PodcastWHR #95 : Terry Ogburn - Business Development Coach Terry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburn's Business Solutions. His proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the development of others has contributed to the success of hundreds of small to large business ventures. Terry began his business career in 1979 when he invested his last $118.42 to start an air conditioning service business. At that time, he had no car or truck, but he did have the knowledge and ability to build relationships. By 1983, he was a top 5 nominee for Small Businessman of the Year. In 1984, he won the award for "...
2017-10-0231 min
SoulFeed with Shannon AlgeoNamrata Singh Gujral: Turn Tragedy Into OpportunityIs it possible to turn your tragedy into opportunity? Of course it is, and Namrata Singh Gujral has done just that. Gujral is a producer, director, actor and speaker who is also a breast cancer survivor, blood cancer survivor and a cancer advocate. She launched The Thrive Channel, a media brand devoted to cancer survivors which has featured notable cancer survivors like Olivia Newton-John, Melissa Etheridge, Priya Dutt, Lisa Ray, Jaclyn Smith and Barbara Mori. For her work as a filmmaker for Warner Bros "1 a Minute," Lifetime TV honored Gujral as one of t...
2015-11-0241 min
Atlanta Business RadioAtlanta Business Radio Interviews Bart Foster with SoloHealth; Theresa Barber with FranChoice; Tunstall Rushton with BenevolinkPlease click on the POD button to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from Atlanta, GA, USA. Here's how to listen to the podcast of our show. First click on the title of the show you are interested in. Then there should be a player in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Now just press play and the show you chose should start playing. You can also download the show to listen on your mp3 player. We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can...
2008-05-2829 min