HAR's Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15

By Steph Lee | Travel Industry Veteran, Founder Host Agency Reviews

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We’ve got two listening delights for you on this channel, folks! 😲 The first is Travel Agent Chatter (TAC), a spotlight interview of a wide variety of travel advisors that we publish every quarter. The second is our shorter, but more frequent Friday 15 series, where every Friday we answer your travel industry questions for — you guessed it — 15 minutes! Travel Agent Chatter -- a Host Agency Reviews audio series -- talks about all things travel. We specialize in-depth interviews with travel agents from all walks of life. Whether you’re a new or experienced travel advisor, we help you up your game by sharing where other travel agencies have found success and offering inspiring stories from the front lines! Transcripts, videos and show notes of the TAC episodes can be found at https://hostagencyreviews.com/TAC And every Friday at 12pm CT we publish the Friday 15 to our TAC feed. It’s 15 minutes over the lunch hour, where we answer your travel industry questions. Submit your questions and watch videos of the Friday 15 at https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15. Travel Agent Chatter and the Friday 15 are hosted by Steph Lee, the founder of the website Host Agency Reviews and travel industry veteran. She's insatiably curious. A lover of travel, writing, gardening & the stars. Most importantly, she ♥'s her dogs, Fennec and Orion!

Episode Date
Importance of HA with leads? Providing private info to an HA? Write-offs for cruises?
May 10, 2024
(154) Contract obligations after leaving a HA? Switch to Travefy? Balancing FT job with TA work?
May 03, 2024
(153) How to Manage Many Perks? Switching from Unsupportive HA? What’s a Trust Account?
Apr 26, 2024
(152) Custom Terms and Conditions? Venmo for HA Payments? International Clients for US-based Agents?
Apr 19, 2024
(151) Opened agency – now what? Finding a good HA? FAM Trips!
Apr 12, 2024
(150) What’s in a (business) name? Locality of HA? Steps to Becoming an Agent?
Apr 05, 2024
(149) What makes HAR Courses Special? Flight Commissions for International TAs? Benefits of GDS?
Mar 29, 2024
Vol 29 5k group booking fee. 6.5k retainer w/50k min annual spend. Content marketing. Meet Courtnie
Mar 26, 2024
How to Transfer Data to Tern? Help for Advisors with ADHD? How to See if a HA Offers Tern?
Mar 22, 2024
(147) HAR-reviewed HAs Only? Host Agencies vs. Travel Agencies? Just Starting and Need Direction!
Mar 15, 2024
(146) Accelerator Course for Experienced Advisors? Can HAs Require Exclusivity? Training Before HA?
Mar 08, 2024
(145) How To Charge Fees? Accessibility of Interline Rates? Travel Tech on a Budget!
Mar 01, 2024
Vol. 28 | Opened in June. First booking June 2023. Previous salary replaced by June 2024. Meet Judi.
Feb 26, 2024
(144) Working with Canadians? Best Host Agency for YOU? Becoming a Top Seller of Travel!
Feb 23, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - Prize Giveaways + Closing
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpots, Making Travel More Accessible, De'Andrea Matthews
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpots, Storytelling To Sell, Aubrey Jackson
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpot, Curating A Loyal Fanbase, Jenn Lee
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - Luminary Awards
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Departure Lounge
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Uniglobe Travel Center
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Pickles Travel Network
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Montecito Village Travel
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Gifted Travel Network
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Fora
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Consortia, Virtuoso
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - Keynote, The 5 Ps To Success, Kristin Karst, AmaWaterways
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Fri - The One Thing About Growing Your Biz While Working Less, Mary Beth Lynn
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Friday - CoffeeSpot, Uniglobe Travel Center With April Swales
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot, Newsletters: Cultivate Your Ideal Clients With 3 Simple Steps
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot Travel Lessons Learned From NASCAR And Concert Tours
Feb 21, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot, Leveraging Tech for Your Financial Routine, Stephanie Cannon
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Largay Travel
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Independent By Flight Centre
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thursday - Meet The Hosts, Travel Leaders 365
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Nexion Travel Group - Canada
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Incentive Connection Travel
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Direct Travel
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Travel Edge
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Consortia, Ensemble
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Keynote, TA Buying Power To Push Towards Sustainable Growth
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - The One Thing To Know About Facing Adversity, Lindsey Epperly
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Thurs - CoffeeSpot, Faye Travel Insurance
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - EduSpot, Create 30 Reels In 20 Minutes, Christine Hardenberger
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - EduSpot, 8 Things To Ask A New-to-You DMC, Whitney Shindelar
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Travel Resources Group
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Travel Leaders Market Square
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Carlisle Travel
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Dugan's Travels
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Nexion Travel Group
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, KHM Travel Group
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Avoya Travel
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Consortia, Travel Leaders Network
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - Keynote Watch Out For Cyber Scams, Shams And Shady Sh*t, Burton Kelso
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - The One Thing To Know About Going Full Time, Jenny Desmond
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Wed. - CoffeeSpot With TERN
Feb 20, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - Closing + South High Cmty Band, What A Wonderful World
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - EduSpots, Sales Process Pro Tips To Boost Sales, Scott Rutz
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - EduSpots, How to Manage Work Life w/Caregiving At Home, Allison Breininger
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - EduSpots, Identifying Leads Worth Your Time, Betsy Grebinoski
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - South High Cmty Band, Sweet Georgia Brown
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Outside Agents
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts - Expedia Cruises Of OVC
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Travel Planners International
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, OAL Travel Network
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Dream Vacations Advisor
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Dream Vacations Franchise
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Levarte Travel
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tuesday - Meet The Consortia - TRAVELSAVERS
Feb 19, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tuesday - Keynote, How TAs Can Fight Human Trafficking, Sabrina Stratford
Feb 19, 2024
Host Week 2024 - Tuesday - Coffeepot With Sion Commission Tracking Software
Feb 19, 2024
(143) Process to Change Agencies? Fears of Marketing? Client Intake Forms?
Feb 16, 2024
2024 Host Week - Tuesday - One Thing To Know About Fee Charging, Nikki Miller
Feb 15, 2024
2024 Host Week, Mon - EduSpot, HAR's 7DS ACCELERATOR COURSE, Students' Perspectives
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Mon - EduSpot, Jet-Set w/ChatGPT. Elevate Your Agency In 20 Minutes, Tamay Shannon
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Monday - EduSpot, 5 Critical Systems to Scaling Top Performing Teams, Cyndi Williams
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week,Monday - EduSpot, LGBTQ Travel Trends For 2024 And Beyond, Scott Wismont
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Modern Travel Professionals
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Platinum Journeys Travel
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Cruise Planners
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, 1000 Mile Travel Group
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, TravelFun.Biz
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, NEST Plus
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, NEST
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, MAST Travel Network
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Monday - Keynote, State Of The Host Agency Address | Steph Lee
Feb 14, 2024
2024 Host Week, Monday: One Thing to Know about Itin Planning | Karla Fritz
Feb 14, 2024
(142) How to Know a HA is Legit? DMC or vacation wholesaler? Consortia for Disney?
Feb 07, 2024
(141) Tips for Starting an Advisor Podcast? Creating a Good Logo? HAR’s Cruise Packing List!
Feb 01, 2024
(140) Does Disney Work with ICs? What to Ask a Prospective HA? Going into Business with a Friend?
Jan 26, 2024
(139) Agencies Change Commission? Getting Listed on HAR? What To Consider in Change of Host Agency?
Jan 19, 2024
(138) Clients’ loyalty programs? Agent -- not tour operator! Project Management Platforms?
Jan 12, 2024
(137) Part-time Agencies Frowned Upon? IC or Employee – Benefits and Drawbacks? TA Trust Accounts?
Jan 05, 2024
(136) New agent sales tricks; sales tax on fees; G Adv. + TLN; why single supplements expensive
Dec 14, 2023
(135) When to get CRM/Itin Builder; Supplier Ads; Bringing on Biz Partner; Fees: How About This?
Dec 08, 2023
(134) Fighting Chargebacks, Tour Operators for Families, G Adventures Vetting Process
Dec 01, 2023
(133) Transitioning to TA after the military, selling one cruise line, and suitable charging models
Nov 17, 2023
(132) Previous Friday15 questions, Disney & charge fees, and new agent “Must Haves”
Nov 10, 2023
(131) FIT explained, getting an IATA & CLIA number, & helping clients w/ a US Passports
Nov 02, 2023
(130) Leads through online marketing, honing in on a niche, and setting income goals
Oct 27, 2023
(129) Travel certification, hosting outside of the US, and developing your brand
Oct 20, 2023
(128) Linking a landing page, host agency website, and our host week event
Oct 13, 2023
(127)hotel views on takeover bookings, competing with discounts, and 7 Day Setup Accelerator Course
Oct 06, 2023
(126) Qualifying customers booking air, sub agency contract, and payment gateway
Sep 29, 2023
(125) Finding a host with one-on-one relationships, business structures, and pinpointing a niche
Sep 22, 2023
(124)advantages of joining a host, best travel agent education, and going from salary to being an IC
Sep 15, 2023
(123)Travel MLMs, choosing a Host, and multiple company names
Sep 08, 2023
(122) Travel business hierarchy, help for vision impaired IC, and travel agent testing
Aug 31, 2023
(121) Booking groups, payments done in installments, and ticketing vs. non-ticketing
Aug 25, 2023
(120) Facebook Marketing, Travel Advisor Mentors, Sole Proprietor vs. LLC
Aug 17, 2023
(119) Gaining trust as a new IC, reducing Misclassification w/Planning Fees, & FAM qualifications
Aug 11, 2023
(118) Startup investment decisions, startup investment on tech, and sales minimums for FAMs
Aug 04, 2023
(117) How do travel agents deal with visas, Website link, and Breaking up with your host agency
Jul 28, 2023
(116) Biz Cards, getting to know the biz before specializing, & guides to setting up your own agency
Jul 21, 2023
Vol. 27 | This advisor booked the largest ship charter in history. Meet MICE expert Karen.
Jul 17, 2023
(115) Host contract that only allow you to book through them & travel advisor related podcast
Jul 13, 2023
(114) Choosing a host agency and finding software that handles CRM, group management, and invoicing
Jul 07, 2023
(113) VTC vs. CTD, answering client fee questions, and accreditation first or applying to host first
Jun 29, 2023
(112) Umbrella liability policies, travel jobs besides being a TA, and downward trend on flights
Jun 23, 2023
(111) # of suppliers to use, adding TA rates, no $ to join a host, dual hosting offer more perks
Jun 16, 2023
(110) Gifting a dinner for booking, charging sales tax for travel services, duel hosting
Jun 08, 2023
(109) Using your agency name, sales tax, hiring a registered agent, leaving host and keeping clients
Jun 01, 2023
(108) Seller of travel license, creating a business plan, and getting an Admirals Pass
May 26, 2023
(107) How to get clients to commit, ASTA memberships and attending industry events
May 19, 2023
(106) Types of travel agency insurance, host agency vs a host hybrid, and travel agency websites
May 11, 2023
(105) Monthly cost to start a travel biz, fees to become an agent, attributes to becoming an agent
May 05, 2023
(104) 2 agents 1 EIN, independent agents and supplier rates, clients finding better rates
Apr 28, 2023
Vol. 26 | From Disney to Cruises. Accessible Travel Tips. $1M in Sales for 2023. Meet Amy!
Apr 22, 2023
(103) Switching from a subagent to an IC, choosing a niche, TA documents & waivers explained
Apr 21, 2023
(102)Replacing a full-time job w/ travel, how to find/generate leads, & changing your EIN number
Apr 13, 2023
(101) Working in travel part-time, California regulations, and choosing a host with no reviews
Apr 07, 2023
(99)Filling company under PO box, using your vaca for booking, & business name availability problem
Mar 23, 2023
(100) How to find more/better leads, tips for saving time, and recruiting new advisors.
Mar 22, 2023
(98) How to charge fees, marketing for wave season, clients outside your niche
Mar 17, 2023
(97)Host vs. franchise and getting your own E&O insurance or using your Host's
Mar 10, 2023
Vol. 25 | Average DW size of 80 pax. Close ratio of 75%. A website to die for. Meet Ashley.
Mar 04, 2023
(96) Non-disparagement clause, Faith-based host, Can Canadian agencies sell travel in the states
Mar 03, 2023
(95) TA referring leads, Company sign host contract, TA software, Diff btwn TA and Tour Op.
Feb 23, 2023
(94) HAR's new course, booking engine without a host, and what comes after initial training
Feb 16, 2023
(93) Converting quotes to Canadian money, Host training vs. independent, Why’s a consortia important
Feb 09, 2023
(92) Acquiring a GDS, FAM trip opt., Payment system w/out host, Certified to work w/ a host
Feb 02, 2023
(91) Multiple host, host vs agency, having international clients, biz travel expenses
Jan 19, 2023
(90) Touch pts w/client pre-travel, Move RCCL bkg to host, Personal travel restrict, Group promo
Jan 13, 2023
(89) Fri15: SBA Loan to Supercharge Agency Start, E&O Insurance Coverage, African Travel Host Agency
Jan 06, 2023
(88) Exp. TAs skewing report data? Host w/ 1 booking system? Can new TAs get $100,000 gross
Dec 16, 2022
(87) Booking small suppliers w/ host. Finding host's preferred supplier list. Info on TA sales.
Dec 09, 2022
(86) Experience selling a product/destination to sell? Hosts that do group air? Host Week specials.
Dec 01, 2022
(85) Hosts who use TourRadar? Get certification b4 or after join host? Vetting tour operators.
Nov 26, 2022
(84) Interline rates, Is Host Wk recorded, Are comm. paid if leaving, DBA/sole prop needed w/1099
Nov 14, 2022
(83) Fri15-How influencers book groups, Time commitment if your hosted, Host for sm. tour operator
Nov 10, 2022
(82) Fri15: Personal CC for biz, Homebase vs. IC, Listing host agency on HAR, Working as TA employee
Nov 02, 2022
Vol 24 | $0 to 2.2M in 4 (pandemic) years. Surprise travel box w/goodies for clients. Meet Erica!
Oct 28, 2022
(81) F15:Site pics, LGBTQ-friendly tours, VAX VacationAccess, Sustainable Travel Vetting @TourRadar
Oct 26, 2022
(80) Fri15 - Supplier & host not paying, Who’s HAR's job board for, Are you team niche or no niche
Oct 19, 2022
(79) Fri15 - Hosts w/ ASTA mbrp, Resources for hiring/job descriptions, Hosts w/ military discounts
Oct 12, 2022
(78) Friday15 – What Can I Earn on Intl. Air Tix, Becoming a Host, How Much to Start a Travel Agency
Oct 05, 2022
(65) F15 Canadian Regulation, Offering Payment Plans, Is 60 Air Tickets Yr Worth Joining A Host
Oct 04, 2022
(77) Friday15 - New Website, Now What, Social Media, Why, Rebrand or Refresh
Sep 21, 2022
(76) Selling Destination Weddings. Host Website or 3rd Party, Trainings for Noobs from Host, S
Sep 15, 2022
(75) Friday15: CTA Certif. Valid in Canada, Guide to Optimize Ship Inspection, Choosing Host w/ GDS
Sep 07, 2022
(74) Fri15 - What to Spend on Expenses, Clients o/s State, Register Your Biz, Do Lg. Host Have Pull
Aug 24, 2022
(73) Friday15 - Need a host to join ATTA, ATTA & TL Cert. Program, Host outside US/Can., S Corp biz
Aug 18, 2022
(72) Friday15: Live Lead Programs for Travel Agents, HAR Dogs, Caring for Clients on a FAM Trip
Aug 11, 2022
(71) Friday15: Difference Between Travel Consortia, Travel Agent Discounts, Why Use a Travel Agent?
Aug 05, 2022
(70) Friday15: Starting Agency w/o Experience, How to Plan for Site Insp., PCI-Compliant CC Storage
Aug 04, 2022
(69) Friday 15: From Hosted to True#: What You Need to Know, Best Host for Wheelchair Travel
Jul 21, 2022
Vol 23 | From host to host-franchise hybrid. Meet educational travel expert LaTonya.
Jul 20, 2022
(68) Friday15: Working & Starting an Agency, $10k Cost to Start Agency, Best Host + Training- Groups
Jul 14, 2022
(64) Work w/More Than 1 Host, How to Break Even 1st yr, Cost of Host Ed.
Jul 08, 2022
Candidate Chat: Hear from Candidates Running for ASTA's Board of Directors
Jul 07, 2022
(67) F15 - Promoting suppliers, How commissions work with a host, affiliate marketing on site/email
Jun 22, 2022
(66) F15: Reviews of Education Programs, What are Travel Agent Rates, How to Get Travel Agent Rates
Jun 15, 2022
(63)F15: Work w/More Than 1 Host, How to Break Even 1st yr, Cost of Host Ed. Programs, Credit Checks
Jun 03, 2022
(63) F15: Best Travel Conferences, Why Join Virtuoso Host for Luxury Travel, Merchant Accounts
May 18, 2022
(62) F15: TA w/ FT job, How to Market, Non-US Citizen Abroad w/ US Clients Finding Host, After 7DS
May 12, 2022
(61) F15 Hosts For LGBTQ+, Sole Proprietor To LLC, IATAN Or CLIA For Group Cruise, Cruise Group Tip
May 06, 2022
(59) F15: Hosts for LGBTQ+, Sole Proprietor to LLC, IATAN or CLIA for Group Cruise, Cruise Group Tip
May 06, 2022
(60) F15: ASTA helps w/ Hotel Resort Fees, Difference Between ARC & IATA, Booking Employer's Travel
Apr 27, 2022
(59) F15: Trainings for Corporate Advisors, Booking School Groups, UK Agency with Same Name as Me
Apr 20, 2022
(58) F15: Difference of Trade/Service Mark/Copyright, Trademark Process, Cost/Time & Mistakes
Apr 14, 2022
(57) F15: Host Mentorship Free but Lower Commission, How to choose a Consortium, Niches Examples
Apr 06, 2022
(56) F15: Getting an Agency Job w/o Experience, Negotiating Rates for Groups, 50-50 Commission Split
Apr 01, 2022
(55) F15: View on Host with Clients, Host vs. Consortium, Business Banking, Client Payments
Mar 25, 2022
Vol 22 | This Disney agency uses systematization for max profits. Remote Team Tips. Meet Laurie.
Mar 25, 2022
(54) F15: Lead Programs for Agents, Business Licensing, Asking Client to Pay Commission
Mar 10, 2022
(53) F15: Travel Expense Write Offs, Personal Travel, Accounting Software, Tax Tips
Mar 09, 2022
(52) F15: Accreditation Options, Processing Fees, Travel MLMs, Do Trainings Transfer if Moving Hosts
Mar 03, 2022
(50) F15: OA Education Programs, Support, Mentoring and Networking Tips, Fraud Protection Program
Feb 17, 2022
(51) F15: Virtuoso Host, Air Consolidators, Hosts w/ no HAR Ratings, & Corporate Travel for Newbies
Feb 17, 2022
(49) F15: Perks of Virtuoso Affiliation, Gifted MBA Program and GTN Support, Coaching & Mentoring
Feb 10, 2022
(48) F15: Affluent Travel Affiliation, Levarte Academy and Website & Lead Tools
Feb 03, 2022
(46) F15: Benefits of Travel Leaders Affiliation, TQN Training & Onboarding & Marketing Tips
Jan 26, 2022
(47) F15: Travel Agency Contracts, 7-Day Setup Program, CLIA vs IATA
Jan 21, 2022
(46.5) Travel Agency Names, Domain Name Tips, Choosing a Business Structures
Jan 14, 2022
(39) F15: Travel Agency Names, Domain Name Tips, Choosing a Business Structures
Jan 14, 2022
(44) F15: Tips on Choosing a Host, Family Adventure Travel Niche, LLC Recommendations
Dec 31, 2021
(43) F15: Choosing a Host, Do Host Agency Provide Leads, Travel Leads Tips
Dec 24, 2021
(35) F15: Travel Agency Website Design, Choosing Travel Agency Names, Marketing Plan
Dec 17, 2021
(42) Friday15 Travel Agency Website Design, Choosing A Travel Agency Name, Free Marketing Plan
Dec 17, 2021
Vol. 21 | How to do a complete rebrand RIGHT + Production Travel! Meet Molly.
Dec 14, 2021
(41) F15: 7-Day Setup Challenge, Travel Agent Education, Agency Business Tips
Dec 08, 2021
(40) F15: What is a Sub-Agent, LLC Business Structure, Private Airfare
Dec 02, 2021
(39) F15: What is a Travel MLM, MLM vs Host Agency, Disney Dining Tips
Nov 26, 2021
(38) F15: Questions for Prospective Hosts, Consortia vs Host Agency, Luxury Travel Hosts
Nov 19, 2021
(37) F15: Exploring Leisure Travel, Travel Niches, Costs for starting My Agency
Nov 12, 2021
(36) F15: How do Advisors Charge Fees, Service & Consultation Fees, Types of Fees Advisors Charge
Nov 05, 2021
(29) F15: How do Advisors Charge Fees, Service & Consultation Fees, Types of Fees Advisors Charge
Nov 05, 2021
(35) F15: Finding a Host with Low Fees, What Fees Do Host Charge, and Social Media Options
Oct 27, 2021
(27) F15: Disney Travel Agency, CLIA or Other Accreditations, Advantages to Host Agency Size
Oct 22, 2021
(34) F15 Disney Travel Agency, CLIA Or Other Accreditations, And Advantages To Host Agency Size
Oct 22, 2021
(33) F15: Starting a Travel Agency, Choosing the Best Host, Marketing to a Larger Audience
Oct 14, 2021
(32) F15: Starting My Travel Business, Starting in the Travel Biz, Getting a Travel Accreditation
Oct 08, 2021
(31) F15: Attending Host Conference, Choosing a Host Agency, Specialized Travel Niche
Sep 30, 2021
(30) F15: Best Host Agency, Selling River Cruises, River Cruises Niche
Sep 24, 2021
(29) F15: What is a GDS, Do I Need a GDS, Unique Business Model
Sep 16, 2021
(28) F15: Hosted or Not, Do Hosts Provide Leads, Travel Schools
Sep 09, 2021
(27) F15: Business Credit Card, Becoming a Travel Agent, Travel License & Certification
Sep 03, 2021
(26) F15: Switching Hosts, Finding a Host, Which Host Offer Adventure Travel
Aug 27, 2021
(25) F15: Going Solo and Working with Suppliers
Aug 20, 2021
(24) F15: What Conferences to Attend, Types of Travel Jobs, How to Prepare for the Return to Travel
Aug 12, 2021
(23) F15: Host Preferred Suppliers, Returning to the Industry, Host Suppliers Sales Team
Aug 06, 2021
Vol. 20 | Multiple Brands. Frequent Client Rewards. Radio Show Host. This $2M Agency Shows us How!
Aug 01, 2021
(22) F15: Commission Overrides, Company Logo, Budget Host Agencies
Jul 30, 2021
(21) F15: IATA/IATAN Card, E&O Insurance, Active Military/Veteran Host Discounts
Jul 23, 2021
(20) F15: Fake Reviews on HAR, What's a "Good" Commission Split
Jul 16, 2021
(19) F15: What is a Host Agency, Agency w/ Multiple Brands, Do I Need an LLC if I Buy a Franchise
Jul 09, 2021
Candidate Chat: ASTA's 2021 Board of Directors Election
Jul 06, 2021
(18) F15: Setting up Biz Bank Acct. + CC, E&O Ins Cover Missed Final Payment, Finding Group Bookings
Jul 02, 2021
(17) F15: Hawaii Seller of Travel License, Meet the Whole HAR Team
Jun 25, 2021
(16) Friday15 - Booking With Non-Preferred Suppliers, How To Start An Agency, Travel Agent Training
Jun 18, 2021
(15) F15: Lead Program for TA’s, TA vs. Online, Belonging to 2+ Host, Should a Niche Be in Your Name
Jun 10, 2021
(14) F15: Non-Local Host + BDM Relations, Host of Non-US Nationals w/US Agency, New Agents & Clients
Jun 03, 2021
(13) F15: Where to Display Your SOT #, MLMs vs. Host Agencies
May 26, 2021
(12) F15: Going from Hosted to Indie, Paying Yourself a Salary
May 20, 2021
(11) F15: Cruise Ship Tracker App, Storing Clients CC, New Agents: TRIPKIT vs. ASTA Roadmap Course
May 13, 2021
(10) F15: IC with a Host vs. Sub Agent, Travel Agency Business Plan, Booking FITs Outside Your Host
May 06, 2021
(09) F15: Signing Host Contract as Personal Rep of LLC, Charging Fees, Are Expensive Hosts Better?
Apr 28, 2021
Vol. 19 | Get Comfortable with Accessible Travel + An Agency That Gives Back. Meet Becky.
Apr 25, 2021
(08) F15: Use CoWorking Space?, Home Address?, E&O Insurance Q’s, Foreign National Book w/US Agency
Apr 22, 2021
You're about to get a lot more from TAC!
Apr 14, 2021
(07) F15: When to Buy Your Domain, Travel Agency Website Options, Balancing FT Work with PT Agency
Apr 13, 2021
TRUE Travel Agency & Host Agency Accreditation
Mar 24, 2021
Vol. 18 | This Agent is a Master of Using Social Proof to Grow His $2M Agency. Meet DeJuan.
Mar 24, 2021
Vol. 17 | He sells $775k/yr worth of air with $60-500/tix fees. Find out how you can too! Meet Lary.
Oct 20, 2020
Vol. 16 | Corporate Events @ Sea + Using Lead Magnets to get New Clients. Meet Rita.
Jul 14, 2020
Vol. 15 | Hear from 5 Travel Podcast Hosts: How to Find Podcast Marketing Success + Community.
May 19, 2020
Vol. 14 | How to start a podcast. 5 podcast hosts tell you why + how to do it.
May 18, 2020
Vol. 13 | Setting Work-Life Boundaries + Turning a Giveaway Win into a Major Dollars. Meet Janet.
Feb 04, 2020
Vol. 12 | Building a Remote Team + Using Organic Web Traffic to Build a $3.2M Agency. Meet Andres.
Oct 21, 2019
Vol. 11 | A Newbie From Rural Wyoming Brings in $500k in Sales in Six Months. Meet Dale.
Jul 02, 2019
Vol. 10 | How This Group Specialist Filled Her 196-person Group Cruise in One Month. Meet Valerie.
Mar 30, 2019
Vol.9 | This Destination Wedding Travel Agent Only Markets Through Social Media. Meet Will.
Feb 11, 2019
Vol.8 | This Italy Travel Specialist Makes 80% of Her Income from Service Fees. Meet Madeline.
Dec 03, 2018
Vol.7 | Building a Travel Community + Specializing in Groups and Hawaii. Meet Lu.
Oct 15, 2018
Vol.6 | How This Backpacker Broke Into Luxury Travel with Virtuoso. Meet Becky.
Sep 10, 2018
Vol. 5 | How to Get the Best Deal for Your Meeting Clients + Booking Corporate. Meet Karen.
Feb 17, 2018
Vol. 4 | From Home-Based Agent to Storefront with 9 Employees. Meet Jennifer.
Nov 12, 2017
Vol. 3 | She Booked a $220,000 Safari... Without Marketing. Meet Deb.
Aug 25, 2017
NYT Travel Show Panel: Medical Tourism for Travel Agents
Jun 05, 2017
Vol. 2 | Within a Month of Opening His Agency, He Had a Booking. Meet Zachary.
Mar 05, 2017
Vol. 1 | From Travel Agency Intern to Owner of $3.5M Agency. Meet Andrey.
Nov 28, 2016