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We’ve got two listening delights for you on this channel, folks! 😲
Season 1 is Travel Agent Chatter (TAC), a spotlight interview of a wide variety of travel advisors that we publish every quarter.
Season 2 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 -- inspires you with in-depth interviews featuring successful travel agents. We dig into what they do that makes their agencies flourish and how they did it.
Transcripts, videos and TAC show notes can be found at https://hostagencyreviews.com/TAC
The Friday 15 comes out every Friday at 12pm CT. For 15 minutes over the lunch hour we answer your travel industry questions. Submit your questions at https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15
Travel Agent Chatter and the Friday 15 are hosted by HAR's managing director, Shayna Zand and Steph Lee , the founder of the website Host Agency Reviews.
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Generate Leads? FIT’s with non-preferred? Confusing Booking Platforms?
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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What to Expect With Hosts? LLC’s? Partnerships?
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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FIT best practices? Costs to join a host? Niche and make money?
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Help with BDMs! Group Bookings? Commission Splits?
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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FAM trips? Switching Hosts for more support? Name & Niche?
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Using Points? New at Booking! Platforms for Booking?
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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(229) Visibility as new advisor? Fear of Marketing? How to Market?
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Supplier network? Where to start? Changing commissions?
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Starting my journey? Questioning my host? Niches?
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Host in home state? Social Media? Best Host Agency?
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Advertising Tours? Software Overwhelm! Accessible Luxury?
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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SOT Licenses? Last-minute travel? Certifications? Changing Commissions?
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Commission Timing? Charging Fees? Switching Hosts?
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Personal Travel? Accessible Travel? Client and Advisor Perks?
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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My own brand? Multiple hosts? Choosing the right host?
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Hosts for cruising? Overwhelmed at the beginning? FAM etiquette?
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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OTA asking for marketing advice! Which HA for low fees + great training? How DO you handle your dual roles, Jenn Lee?
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Travel Insurance? Cancel for any reason? New trends?
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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He turned a love of D&D into $30k bookings. $35 events = 5-figure bkgs. Meet Rocky.
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Tech Trends? AI Practical Use? Staying Current?
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Tech tools? Last minute changes? Tech Stack?
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Marketing my agency? Working with DMCs? Franchise vs Host?
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Hiring an agent for my agency? Selling other products? FAMs?
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Balancing Work Life with Family Health Needs. Industry Standard for Payouts? Presenting Prices to Clients?
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Protection for Wedding Coordinator? Selling Merch as Agent? Franchise vs. Own Brand?
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Backend business organization? Contracts? Fraud Risks?
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Commission Splits? Selling Myself? Group Booking Contracts?
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May 30, 2025 |
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Investing in my website? Do I really need an SEO strategy?
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May 23, 2025 |
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Group Travel Niches? Preferred Supplier Networks? Boutique Suppliers?
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May 16, 2025 |
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How To Trademark Your Agency? Interested in Multi-Gen Niche!
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May 09, 2025 |
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Preparing for a Travel Agency NOW? Bookings for International Clients?
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May 02, 2025 |
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Meaningful Travel? Supporting Local Communities? Impact on Destinations?
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Narrowing Niche? TA Discounts? Customer Support? Air/Car Rentals Worth Low Commissions?
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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ID Number to Sell Travel? Newbie as a Sub-Agent? Transferring Clients?
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Host Agencies in Japan? Seller of Travel Liability? Foreign Transaction Fees?!
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Billing for FIT Trips? How Do Leads Work?
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Ex-pat living 6,000 miles from your clients. Maximum efficiency w/time tracking. Charging fees from day one. Meet Grace from Switzerland.
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Agency Name? Will Global Changes Affect US Travel? Do I Need a Host Agency?
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Travel with Small Children? How To Organize Digital Info?
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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How To Organize Contacts? Should I Go Out On My Own?
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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When to LLC? How To Be a Sub-Agent? Worried About Refunds!
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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System for Supplier Contacts? Go Independent? Thank You Gifts?
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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When to LLC? How to Deal with Failure? Which Course To Take?
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Client thank you gifts? Changing host agencies? Racing client for best price?
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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What CRM for Credit Cards? Too Many Hosts!! How to Assess Fees?
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Benefits of Leaving a Host Agency? Clients Who Complain? A Teacher + Also Sell Travel?
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Do Suppliers Provide Booking Software? Seller of Travel and Working Outside the U.S.
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Starting an Agency While Working Another Job! I Like To Cruise – Should I Become a Travel Advisor?
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Typical Timeline for Starting Out as Agent? Does Expedia Hurt My Sales?
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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Choosing E&O Insurance? When Should I Get My Own IATA Number?
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Sabre Refresher? How Do You Do FIT Trips?
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Vol. 31| NHL Star to Luxury Travel: How This Power Couple Built a Wellness-Focused Travel Agency. Meet Lauren + Chris.
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Site Inspections Out of Country? Why Are Bookings More Expensive with my HA?
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Preventing My Agency from Fraud? Do Commissions Change? Budgeting for a Travel Agency?
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Getting Set Up with LLC, Bank Accts, Etc. – Using Points for Clients? – Host Agencies Outside US?
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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Contracts with Suppliers – What to Know? Split Planning Fees? How To Name Your Niche.
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Are Booking Platforms Always Confusing? Should I Add Booking Metrics To My Site? Is BOI Required For All Agencies?
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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What Computer Should I Buy? Discounts in Host Agency Choice. Dual-Ownership of Agency and HAs?
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Wait for Host Week to Choose Host? When to Make a Website? Where Do I Find Suppliers?
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Head spinning with CRMs - Help! Tools to Track Expenses? Fall Foliage Tour Bookings.
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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GDS vs. Other Air Booking Tech? Booking Air for Clients? How to Get Clients to Respond Back to Supplier Options?
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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How to Make the Most of a Personal Cruise as an Advisor? Just Starting Out – Part-Time or Full-Time?
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Host Agency for My Niche? Listing Fees? HAs and Boutique Suppliers?
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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What is a FAM? Why is GDS avoided by HAs + Which Ones Offer Access? Training Courses After HAR’s?
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Starting Out as An Advisor – in Canada! Tips for Starting a Host Agency? How to Join a Preferred-Agency Program?
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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HAs Welcoming Partner Travel Advisors? Best CRMs To Track Payments? Trademark Pitfalls With Agency Names?
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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Most organized host agency? Property Inspections! Advisor or Consultant?
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Are “No Air Bookings” a Red Flag? Are Multiple Hosts an Option? How To Compare Two Agencies with Different Fees and Benefits?
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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No Reviews for a Host Agency on HAR – Should I Be Worried? Industry Standard For Commission Payouts to Advisors?
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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What’s with Clientbase? Tips for Travelers with Autism? Booking Air for Non-profits!
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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How Do I Sell Disney? Ins and Outs of Seller of Travel?
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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What’s a good CTA course? Tell Me About Press Releases!
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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Come with Me Groups. $1.5M niche w/a work-life balance. Lessons from FB hack. Meet Veranda.
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Moving an IATA-Accredited Agency To US; Client Poaching On Facebook Groups!
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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Course to Learn Sabre? Benefits of Certifications? Paying 6K for a Mistake – Is This Legal?
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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2 DBAs under 1 LLC? Off-the-books flight-booking? Are agency fees a red flag?
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Do Airline Commissions Still Exist Travel Services Agreements - When Should A Client Sign
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Just Starting Out – And My Brain is Frozen! How Do I Present Options to a Client?
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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How To Sell an Agency? Back into the Travel Industry 30 Years Later!
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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How to Build a Client Base? Leads Programs – Worth It? How to Handle Changeable Clients?
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Agent Etiquette on FAM trips? Benefits of the GDS? Should I belong to ASTA?
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May 31, 2024 |
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Friday 15 Encore (Vol. 92)
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May 24, 2024 |
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Fees for Luxury Travel? HAR'S Host Search! Host v. Franchise?
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May 17, 2024 |
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Importance of HA with leads? Providing private info to an HA? Write-offs for cruises?
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May 10, 2024 |
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Contract obligations after leaving a HA? Switch to Travefy? Balancing FT job with TA work?
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May 03, 2024 |
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How to Manage Many Perks? Switching from Unsupportive HA? What’s a Trust Account?
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Custom Terms and Conditions? Venmo for HA Payments? International Clients for US-based Agents?
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Opened agency – now what? Finding a good HA? FAM Trips!
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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What’s in a (business) name? Locality of HA? Steps to Becoming an Agent?
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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What makes HAR Courses Special? Flight Commissions for International TAs? Benefits of GDS?
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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5k group booking fee. 6.5k retainer w/50k min annual spend. Content marketing. Meet Courtnie
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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How to Transfer Data to Tern? Help for Advisors with ADHD? How to See if a HA Offers Tern?
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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HAR-reviewed HAs Only? Host Agencies vs. Travel Agencies? Just Starting and Need Direction!
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Accelerator Course for Experienced Advisors? Can HAs Require Exclusivity? Training Before HA?
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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How To Charge Fees? Accessibility of Interline Rates? Travel Tech on a Budget!
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Opened in June. First booking June 2023. Previous salary replaced by June 2024. Meet Judi.
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Working with Canadians? Best Host Agency for YOU? Becoming a Top Seller of Travel!
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Prize Giveaways + Closing
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpots, Making Travel More Accessible, De'Andrea Matthews
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpots, Storytelling To Sell, Aubrey Jackson
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpot, Curating A Loyal Fanbase, Jenn Lee
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Luminary Awards
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Departure Lounge
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Uniglobe Travel Center
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Pickles Travel Network
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Montecito Village Travel
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Gifted Travel Network
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Fora
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Consortia, Virtuoso
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Keynote, The 5 Ps To Success, Kristin Karst, AmaWaterways
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Fri - The One Thing About Growing Your Biz While Working Less, Mary Beth Lynn
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Friday - CoffeeSpot, Uniglobe Travel Center With April Swales
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot, Newsletters: Cultivate Your Ideal Clients With 3 Simple Steps
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot Travel Lessons Learned From NASCAR And Concert Tours
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot, Leveraging Tech for Your Financial Routine, Stephanie Cannon
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Largay Travel
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Independent By Flight Centre
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thursday - Meet The Hosts, Travel Leaders 365
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Nexion Travel Group - Canada
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Incentive Connection Travel
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Direct Travel
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Travel Edge
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Consortia, Ensemble
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - Keynote, TA Buying Power To Push Towards Sustainable Growth
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - The One Thing To Know About Facing Adversity, Lindsey Epperly
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Thurs - CoffeeSpot, Faye Travel Insurance
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - EduSpot, Create 30 Reels In 20 Minutes, Christine Hardenberger
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - EduSpot, 8 Things To Ask A New-to-You DMC, Whitney Shindelar
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Travel Resources Group
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Travel Leaders Market Square
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Carlisle Travel
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Dugan's Travels
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Nexion Travel Group
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, KHM Travel Group
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Hosts, Avoya Travel
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - Meet The Consortia, Travel Leaders Network
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - Keynote Watch Out For Cyber Scams, Shams And Shady Sh*t, Burton Kelso
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - The One Thing To Know About Going Full Time, Jenny Desmond
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Wed. - CoffeeSpot With TERN
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - Closing + South High Cmty Band, What A Wonderful World
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - EduSpots, Sales Process Pro Tips To Boost Sales, Scott Rutz
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - EduSpots, How to Manage Work Life w/Caregiving At Home, Allison Breininger
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - EduSpots, Identifying Leads Worth Your Time, Betsy Grebinoski
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - South High Cmty Band, Sweet Georgia Brown
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Outside Agents
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts - Expedia Cruises Of OVC
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Travel Planners International
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, OAL Travel Network
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Dream Vacations Advisor
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Dream Vacations Franchise
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Levarte Travel
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tuesday - Meet The Consortia - TRAVELSAVERS
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tuesday - Keynote, How TAs Can Fight Human Trafficking, Sabrina Stratford
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Host Week 2024 - Tuesday - Coffeepot With Sion Commission Tracking Software
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Process to Change Agencies? Fears of Marketing? Client Intake Forms?
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week - Tuesday - One Thing To Know About Fee Charging, Nikki Miller
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Mon - EduSpot, HAR's 7DS ACCELERATOR COURSE, Students' Perspectives
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Mon - EduSpot, Jet-Set w/ChatGPT. Elevate Your Agency In 20 Minutes, Tamay Shannon
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Monday - EduSpot, 5 Critical Systems to Scaling Top Performing Teams, Cyndi Williams
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week,Monday - EduSpot, LGBTQ Travel Trends For 2024 And Beyond, Scott Wismont
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Modern Travel Professionals
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Platinum Journeys Travel
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Cruise Planners
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, 1000 Mile Travel Group
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, TravelFun.Biz
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, NEST Plus
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, NEST
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, MAST Travel Network
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Monday - Keynote, State Of The Host Agency Address | Steph Lee
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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2024 Host Week, Monday: One Thing to Know about Itin Planning | Karla Fritz
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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How to Know a HA is Legit? DMC or vacation wholesaler? Consortia for Disney?
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Tips for Starting an Advisor Podcast? Creating a Good Logo? HAR’s Cruise Packing List!
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Does Disney Work with ICs? What to Ask a Prospective HA? Going into Business with a Friend?
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Agencies Change Commission? Getting Listed on HAR? What To Consider in Change of Host Agency?
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Clients’ loyalty programs? Agent -- not tour operator! Project Management Platforms?
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Part-time Agencies Frowned Upon? IC or Employee – Benefits and Drawbacks? TA Trust Accounts?
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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New agent sales tricks; sales tax on fees; G Adv. + TLN; why single supplements expensive
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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When to get CRM/Itin Builder; Supplier Ads; Bringing on Biz Partner; Fees: How About This?
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Fighting Chargebacks, Tour Operators for Families, G Adventures Vetting Process
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Transitioning to TA after the military, selling one cruise line, and suitable charging models
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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Previous Friday15 questions, Disney & charge fees, and new agent “Must Haves”
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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FIT explained, getting an IATA & CLIA number, & helping clients w/ a US Passports
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Leads through online marketing, honing in on a niche, and setting income goals
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Travel certification, hosting outside of the US, and developing your brand
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Linking a landing page, host agency website, and our host week event
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Hotel views on takeover bookings, Competing with discounts, and 7 Day Setup Accelerator Course
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Qualifying customers booking air, sub agency contract, and payment gateway
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Finding a host with one-on-one relationships, business structures, and pinpointing a niche
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Advantages of joining a host, best travel agent education, and going from salary to being an IC
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Travel MLMs, choosing a Host, and multiple company names
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Travel business hierarchy, help for vision impaired IC, and travel agent testing
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Booking groups, payments done in installments, and ticketing vs. non-ticketing
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Facebook Marketing, Travel Advisor Mentors, Sole Proprietor vs. LLC
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Gaining trust as a new IC, reducing Misclassification w/Planning Fees, & FAM qualifications
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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Startup investment decisions, startup investment on tech, and sales minimums for FAMs
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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How do travel agents deal with visas, Website link, and Breaking up with your host agency
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Biz Cards, getting to know the biz before specializing, & guides to setting up your own agency
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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This advisor booked the largest ship charter in history. Meet MICE expert Karen.
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Host contract that only allow you to book through them & travel advisor related podcast
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Choosing a host agency and finding software that handles CRM, group management, and invoicing
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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VTC vs. CTD, answering client fee questions, and accreditation first or applying to host first
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Umbrella liability policies, travel jobs besides being a TA, and downward trend on flights
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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# of suppliers to use, adding TA rates, no $ to join a host, dual hosting offer more perks
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Gifting a dinner for booking, charging sales tax for travel services, duel hosting
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Using your agency name, sales tax, hiring a registered agent, leaving host and keeping clients
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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Seller of travel license, creating a business plan, and getting an Admirals Pass
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May 26, 2023 |
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How to get clients to commit, ASTA memberships and attending industry events
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May 19, 2023 |
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Types of travel agency insurance, host agency vs a host hybrid, and travel agency websites
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May 11, 2023 |
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Monthly cost to start a travel biz, fees to become an agent, attributes to becoming an agent
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May 05, 2023 |
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2 agents 1 EIN, independent agents and supplier rates, clients finding better rates
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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From Disney to Cruises. Accessible Travel Tips. $1M in Sales for 2023. Meet Amy!
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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Switching from a subagent to an IC, choosing a niche, TA documents & waivers explained
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Replacing a full-time job w/ travel, how to find/generate leads, & changing your EIN number
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Working in travel part-time, California regulations, and choosing a host with no reviews
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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Filling company under PO box, using your vaca for booking, & business name availability problem
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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How to find more/better leads, tips for saving time, and recruiting new advisors.
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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How to charge fees, marketing for wave season, clients outside your niche
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Host vs. franchise and getting your own E&O insurance or using your Host's
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Average DW size of 80 pax. Close ratio of 75%. A website to die for. Meet Ashley.
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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Non-disparagement clause, Faith-based host, Can Canadian agencies sell travel in the states
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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TA referring leads, Company sign host contract, TA software, Diff btwn TA and Tour Op.
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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HAR's new course, booking engine without a host, and what comes after initial training
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Converting quotes to Canadian money, Host training vs. independent, Why’s a consortia important
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Acquiring a GDS, FAM trip opt., Payment system w/out host, Certified to work w/ a host
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Multiple host, host vs agency, having international clients, biz travel expenses
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Touch pts w/client pre-travel, Move RCCL bkg to host, Personal travel restrict, Group promo
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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SBA Loan to Supercharge Agency Start, E&O Insurance Coverage, African Travel Host Agency
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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Exp. TAs skewing report data? Host w/ 1 booking system? Can new TAs get $100,000 gross
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Booking small suppliers w/ host. Finding host's preferred supplier list. Info on TA sales.
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Experience selling a product/destination to sell? Hosts that do group air? Host Week specials.
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Hosts who use TourRadar? Get certification b4 or after join host? Vetting tour operators.
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Nov 26, 2022 |
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Interline rates, Is Host Wk recorded, Are comm. paid if leaving, DBA/sole prop needed w/1099
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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How influencers book groups, Time commitment if your hosted, Host for sm. tour operator
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Personal CC for biz, Homebase vs. IC, Listing host agency on HAR, Working as TA employee
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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$0 to 2.2M in 4 (pandemic) years. Surprise travel box w/goodies for clients. Meet Erica!
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Site pics, LGBTQ-friendly tours, VAX VacationAccess, Sustainable Travel Vetting @TourRadar
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Supplier & host not paying, Who’s HAR's job board for, Are you team niche or no niche
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Hosts w/ ASTA mbrp, Resources for hiring/job descriptions, Hosts w/ military discounts
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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What Can I Earn on Intl. Air Tix, Becoming a Host, How Much to Start a Travel Agency
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Canadian Regulation, Offering Payment Plans, Is 60 Air Tickets Yr Worth Joining A Host
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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New Website, Now What, Social Media, Why, Rebrand or Refresh
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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Selling Destination Weddings. Host Website or 3rd Party, Trainings for Noobs from Host, S
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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CTA Certif. Valid in Canada, Guide to Optimize Ship Inspection, Choosing Host w/ GDS
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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What to Spend on Expenses, Clients o/s State, Register Your Biz, Do Lg. Host Have Pull
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Need a host to join ATTA, ATTA & TL Cert. Program, Host outside US/Can., S Corp biz
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Live Lead Programs for Travel Agents, HAR Dogs, Caring for Clients on a FAM Trip
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Difference Between Travel Consortia, Travel Agent Discounts, Why Use a Travel Agent?
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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Starting Agency w/o Experience, How to Plan for Site Insp., PCI-Compliant CC Storage
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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From Hosted to True#: What You Need to Know, Best Host for Wheelchair Travel
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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From host to host-franchise hybrid. Meet educational travel expert LaTonya.
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Working & Starting an Agency, $10k Cost to Start Agency, Best Host + Training- Groups
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Work w/More Than 1 Host, How to Break Even 1st yr, Cost of Host Ed.
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Candidate Chat: Hear from Candidates Running for ASTA's Board of Directors
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Promoting suppliers, How commissions work with a host, affiliate marketing on site/email
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Reviews of Education Programs, What are Travel Agent Rates, How to Get Travel Agent Rates
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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Work w/More Than 1 Host, How to Break Even 1st yr, Cost of Host Ed. Programs, Credit Checks
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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Best Travel Conferences, Why Join Virtuoso Host for Luxury Travel, Merchant Accounts
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May 18, 2022 |
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TA w/ FT job, How to Market, Non-US Citizen Abroad w/ US Clients Finding Host, After 7DS
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May 12, 2022 |
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Hosts For LGBTQ+, Sole Proprietor To LLC, IATAN Or CLIA For Group Cruise, Cruise Group Tip
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May 06, 2022 |
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Hosts for LGBTQ+, Sole Proprietor to LLC, IATAN or CLIA for Group Cruise, Cruise Group Tip
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May 06, 2022 |
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ASTA helps w/ Hotel Resort Fees, Difference Between ARC & IATA, Booking Employer's Travel
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Trainings for Corporate Advisors, Booking School Groups, UK Agency with Same Name as Me
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Difference of Trade/Service Mark/Copyright, Trademark Process, Cost/Time & Mistakes
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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Host Mentorship Free but Lower Commission, How to choose a Consortium, Niches Examples
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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Getting an Agency Job w/o Experience, Negotiating Rates for Groups, 50-50 Commission Split
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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View on Host with Clients, Host vs. Consortium, Business Banking, Client Payments
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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This Disney agency uses systematization for max profits. Remote Team Tips. Meet Laurie.
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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Lead Programs for Agents, Business Licensing, Asking Client to Pay Commission
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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Travel Expense Write Offs, Personal Travel, Accounting Software, Tax Tips
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Accreditation Options, Processing Fees, Travel MLMs, Do Trainings Transfer if Moving Hosts
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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OA Education Programs, Support, Mentoring and Networking Tips, Fraud Protection Program
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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Virtuoso Host, Air Consolidators, Hosts w/ no HAR Ratings, & Corporate Travel for Newbies
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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Perks of Virtuoso Affiliation, Gifted MBA Program and GTN Support, Coaching & Mentoring
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Affluent Travel Affiliation, Levarte Academy and Website & Lead Tools
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Benefits of Travel Leaders Affiliation, TQN Training & Onboarding & Marketing Tips
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Travel Agency Contracts, 7-Day Setup Program, CLIA vs IATA
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Jan 21, 2022 |
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Travel Agency Names, Domain Name Tips, Choosing a Business Structures
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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Travel Agency Names, Domain Name Tips, Choosing a Business Structures
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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Tips on Choosing a Host, Family Adventure Travel Niche, LLC Recommendations
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Dec 31, 2021 |
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Choosing a Host, Do Host Agency Provide Leads, Travel Leads Tips
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Dec 24, 2021 |
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Travel Agency Website Design, Choosing Travel Agency Names, Marketing Plan
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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Travel Agency Website Design, Choosing A Travel Agency Name, Free Marketing Plan
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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How to do a complete rebrand RIGHT + Production Travel! Meet Molly.
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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7-Day Setup Challenge, Travel Agent Education, Agency Business Tips
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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What is a Sub-Agent, LLC Business Structure, Private Airfare
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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What is a Travel MLM, MLM vs Host Agency, Disney Dining Tips
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Nov 26, 2021 |
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Questions for Prospective Hosts, Consortia vs Host Agency, Luxury Travel Hosts
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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Exploring Leisure Travel, Travel Niches, Costs for starting My Agency
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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How do Advisors Charge Fees, Service & Consultation Fees, Types of Fees Advisors Charge
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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How do Advisors Charge Fees, Service & Consultation Fees, Types of Fees Advisors Charge
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Finding a Host with Low Fees, What Fees Do Host Charge, and Social Media Options
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Disney Travel Agency, CLIA or Other Accreditations, Advantages to Host Agency Size
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Disney Travel Agency, CLIA Or Other Accreditations, And Advantages To Host Agency Size
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Starting a Travel Agency, Choosing the Best Host, Marketing to a Larger Audience
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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Starting My Travel Business, Starting in the Travel Biz, Getting a Travel Accreditation
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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Attending Host Conference, Choosing a Host Agency, Specialized Travel Niche
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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Best Host Agency, Selling River Cruises, River Cruises Niche
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Sep 24, 2021 |
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What is a GDS, Do I Need a GDS, Unique Business Model
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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Hosted or Not, Do Hosts Provide Leads, Travel Schools
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Sep 09, 2021 |
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Business Credit Card, Becoming a Travel Agent, Travel License & Certification
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Sep 03, 2021 |
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Switching Hosts, Finding a Host, Which Host Offer Adventure Travel
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Going Solo and Working with Suppliers
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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What Conferences to Attend, Types of Travel Jobs, How to Prepare for the Return to Travel
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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Host Preferred Suppliers, Returning to the Industry, Host Suppliers Sales Team
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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Multiple Brands. Frequent Client Rewards. Radio Show Host. This $2M Agency Shows us How!
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Aug 01, 2021 |
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Commission Overrides, Company Logo, Budget Host Agencies
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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IATA/IATAN Card, E&O Insurance, Active Military/Veteran Host Discounts
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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Fake Reviews on HAR, What's a "Good" Commission Split
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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What is a Host Agency, Agency w/ Multiple Brands, Do I Need an LLC if I Buy a Franchise
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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Setting up Biz Bank Acct. + CC, E&O Ins Cover Missed Final Payment, Finding Group Bookings
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Jul 02, 2021 |
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Hawaii Seller of Travel License, Meet the Whole HAR Team
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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Booking With Non-Preferred Suppliers, How To Start An Agency, Travel Agent Training
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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Lead Program for TA’s, TA vs. Online, Belonging to 2+ Host, Should a Niche Be in Your Name
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Non-Local Host + BDM Relations, Host of Non-US Nationals w/US Agency, New Agents & Clients
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Jun 03, 2021 |
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Where to Display Your SOT #, MLMs vs. Host Agencies
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May 26, 2021 |
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Going from Hosted to Indie, Paying Yourself a Salary
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May 20, 2021 |
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Cruise Ship Tracker App, Storing Clients CC, New Agents: TRIPKIT vs. ASTA Roadmap Course
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May 13, 2021 |
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IC with a Host vs. Sub Agent, Travel Agency Business Plan, Booking FITs Outside Your Host
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May 06, 2021 |
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Signing Host Contract as Personal Rep of LLC, Charging Fees, Are Expensive Hosts Better?
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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Get Comfortable with Accessible Travel + An Agency That Gives Back. Meet Becky.
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Apr 25, 2021 |
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Use CoWorking Space?, Home Address?, E&O Insurance Q’s, Foreign National Book w/US Agency
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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You're about to get a lot more from TAC!
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Apr 14, 2021 |
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When to Buy Your Domain, Travel Agency Website Options, Balancing FT Work with PT Agency
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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This Agent is a Master of Using Social Proof to Grow His $2M Agency. Meet DeJuan.
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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He sells $775k/yr worth of air with $60-500/tix fees. Find out how you can too! Meet Lary.
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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Corporate Events @ Sea + Using Lead Magnets to get New Clients. Meet Rita.
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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Hear from 5 Travel Podcast Hosts: How to Find Podcast Marketing Success + Community.
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May 19, 2020 |
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How to start a podcast. 5 podcast hosts tell you why + how to do it.
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May 18, 2020 |
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Setting Work-Life Boundaries + Turning a Giveaway Win into a Major Dollars. Meet Janet.
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Building a Remote Team + Using Organic Web Traffic to Build a $3.2M Agency. Meet Andres.
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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A Newbie From Rural Wyoming Brings in $500k in Sales in Six Months. Meet Dale.
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Jul 02, 2019 |
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How This Group Specialist Filled Her 196-person Group Cruise in One Month. Meet Valerie.
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Mar 30, 2019 |
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This Destination Wedding Travel Agent Only Markets Through Social Media. Meet Will.
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Feb 11, 2019 |
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This Italy Travel Specialist Makes 80% of Her Income from Service Fees. Meet Madeline.
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Dec 03, 2018 |
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Building a Travel Community + Specializing in Groups and Hawaii. Meet Lu.
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Oct 15, 2018 |
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How This Backpacker Broke Into Luxury Travel with Virtuoso. Meet Becky.
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Sep 10, 2018 |
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How to Get the Best Deal for Your Meeting Clients + Booking Corporate. Meet Karen.
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Feb 17, 2018 |
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Vol. 4 | From Home-Based Agent to Storefront with 9 Employees. Meet Jennifer.
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Nov 12, 2017 |
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Vol. 3 | She Booked a $220,000 Safari... Without Marketing. Meet Deb.
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Aug 25, 2017 |
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Within a Month of Opening His Agency, He Had a Booking. Meet Zachary.
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Mar 05, 2017 |
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From Travel Agency Intern to Owner of $3.5M Agency. Meet Andrey.
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Nov 28, 2016 |