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In this episode, we chat with Morris Sims who shares how to create a proactive strategy to getting new and more clients to your business. Morris challenges conventional approaches and emphasizes the importance of crafting a compelling introduction. Learn actionable strategies for visibility across social media, email marketing, events, and personal interactions. Morris also shares his game-changing 3-List Process with us so be sure to grab a pen and paper while you listen!

Show Notes:

• Visit Travel Masters Learning Community Website

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Recorded on February 6, 2024

In this episode, we chat with Erin Novodvorsky, Lead Consultant at The Geek Travel Agent. Join us as Erin takes us through her journey in the travel industry, where she transformed her business by aligning it with her passions and expertise. Erin shares her pivot from selling travel that didn't resonate with her to focusing on unique niches such as pop culture travel. From movie and TV show-inspired tours to crafting K-Pop vacations, Erin found her clients and her calling. Her journey and insights will undoubtedly inspire and guide you towards discovering your own niche and standing out in your industry!

Show Notes:

• Visit The Geek Travel Agent Website (built with Travefy!)

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Recorded January 8, 2024

In this episode, we chat with Roni Weiss from Travel Unity to explore how travel advisors can enhance their support for clients and each other by embracing diversity and fostering an understanding of differences. Roni shares advice on how to better serve travelers by including specific questions when helping to plan their trip and thoughts to consider when working with each client. 

Show Notes:

• Visit Travel Unity's Website
• Follow Travel Unity on Linkedin
• Watch Roni's videos from his trip to Iraq (mentioned in the show)!
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Recorded on December 13, 2023

In this episode we chat with tax expert Haylie Hardin about top tax-saving tips for small business owners, especially those who are new to understanding business taxes. We explore the practical strategies of saving money on business expenses and discussing actionable steps that can lead to substantial savings at tax time!

Show Notes:

• Download a Presentation Slide Deck of Haylie's Tax Tips!
• Visit Go Hardin's Website
• Connect with Haylie on Linkedin
• Listen to Our Bonus Episode with Haylie: "When to Take Your Business S-Corp"

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Recorded on December 13, 2023

What is wave season and how should you be preparing for it? Join us in this episode and Travel Advisor and marketing strategist, Rita Perez, will tell you how! Get ready for a big year of travel sales in 2024 and Rita will give you the tips and guidance on how to get your business, life, and goals aligned to create a successful year head!

Show Notes:

• Free Wave Season Checklist!
• Free Lead Generation Calculator
• Listen to the Strategic Travel Entrepreneur Podcast
• Join the Strategic Travel Entrepreneur Facebook Group
• Full Podcast Episode Information

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Recorded on December 6, 2023

In this episode, we chat with Stuart Marra, Founder and Luxury Travel Advisor of The Opulent Explorer. 

Like many advisors, Stuart entered the industry fueled by his love for adventure and exploration. He shares his path to success growing his travel business, highlighting The Opulent Explorer team's one-of-a-kind services, such as a tailored travel planning workflow, how he's how he's incorporated his love for photography into his business, and so much more!

Show Notes:

• Subscribe to Stuart's Linkedin Newsletter
• Visit The Opulent Explorer Website
• View full podcast episode information and notes
• Start a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_started
  
  

Recorded on October 30, 2023

In this episode, we chat with Kelli Hayes Smith as she guides us through strategic tips to set yourself apart from the competition (ahem, booking engines, we’re looking at you). Learn the art of crafting compelling narratives that highlight your services and how to set achievable goals to optimize your social media presence. Kelli also shares real-life inspiration and ideas from fellow travel advisors that can pave the way for authentic connections.

Recorded July 14, 2023

Show Notes:

• Listen to Kelli’s podcast Social Take Off
• Visit Kelli’s Website at https://kellihayessmith.com
• Find Kelli Hayes Smith on Instagram
• Start a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_started

“Artificial Intelligence”, or better known as A.I., has been growing in popularity since the start of 2023 and the buzz isn’t slowing down, especially within the travel industry! In this episode, we chat with Glenda Beagle and she shares what is A.I. is, how it can impact selling travel, and the ways travel advisors should be using and thinking about it.

Recorded on June 8, 2023

Show Notes: 

• Visit Glenda’s Website: artofsellingtravel.com
• Art of Selling Travel Instagram
• Open Ai ChatGBT (Website to use ChatGBT in ways discussed during the podcast)
• Start a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_started

In this episode, we connect with Grace McBride, Founder and CEO of Lucia, a freelancer marketplace for the travel industry. Grace shares the story of how and why Lucia was created and how it works for travel advisors and the travel industry. She shares success stories of how travel advisors have unleashed their full potential of their travel business with freelancers.

• Visit Lucia at https://www.letslucia.com/
• Start a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_started

Recorded on May 23, 2023

Join The Lounge as we chat with Stephanie Louzil and Danielle Meyer from the Travel Anywhere Virtual team! Hear the story of how they started the company during the pandemic and how it continues to thrive today. We discuss how other travel professionals can implement virtual travel experiences into their business and create once-in-a-lifetime memories for clients...virtually!

Show Notes:

• Visit Travel Virtually Anywhere's Website

Recorded on April 20, 2023

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Grab a pen and paper for this episode! Gabbie Borgus, or better known as Gab from @thatguidedtravelgirl, shares her top five tips on how to not only increase your own social media presence but also how to decrease burnout from the social media. Each tip is crafted with the busy travel advisor in mind with actionable items you can start implementing today.

Show Notes:

• Gab's Instagram: @thatguidedtravelgirl

Recorded on April 5, 2023

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Join us on this special episode with Tamika C. Carter, Executive Director of Group Travel Academy! We set the stage for Travefy Academy's upcoming "Travefy Academy’s Grow With Groups Mini-Event" happening on May 18, 2023 (register for event here).

In this episode, Tamika shares an overview of what selling group travel can look like for you and your business and what to know before planning and booking your first group trips. From escorting travel groups to booking out cruise ships, Tamika explains it all!

Show Notes:

• Curious which path you should take when selling group travel? Take Tamika's free quiz here: https://www.grouptravelacademy.com/quiz
• Register for upcoming group travel session: https://go.travefy.com/grow-with-groups

Recorded on April 20, 2023

In this episode, we chat with Guida Botelho, CTIE, Senior Director of Education for The Travel Institute. We discuss how advanced education and the power of knowledge can be crucial for travel professionals growing their business and expertise, which in return can increase booking revenue! Guida shares not only the educational opportunities available through The Travel Institute but also how to decide which certification program is best for you and your career goals, and so much more.

Recorded on March 9, 2023


Show Notes:

• Visit The Travel Institute Website
• Register for Upcoming Webinar Session from The Travel Institute

In this episode, we chat with Jessica Pressler, Owner and CEO of Radiance Travel on how she began to pivot her growing business into the luxury travel space. Jessica shares how she's created her brand to reflect her own travel inspiration and elevate her client's itineraries and travel experiences into the luxury market.

Recorded on March 8, 2023

Radiance Travel Website: https://radiance.travel
Instagram: @radiancejess | @radiance.travel

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It’s no secret that travel professionals are busy people when it comes to booking client trips, running their business, managing life and everything else in-between. In this episode, we chat with Travel Entrepreneur and Strategist, Roslyn Ranse, on how you CAN do it all! Roslyn shares her own story and what she has found to help her manage business and life by implementing systems, getting the right help, and more. It’s all about working smarter, not harder, and share Roslyn will share how and not break the bank doing it.

Show Notes:

• Upwork – Where to find people for small projects of ongoing, through a platform that has a ton of choice. (A great place to get started) 
• Fiverr – Freelance services with costs starting at $5!
• The Travel Agent Achievers – Business Retreat in Fiji that Roslyn is hosting in November 2023
• Books that Roslyn is reading: Power by Kemi Nekvapali & The Gift of Asking
• Travel Business Acceleration Program

Podcast Recorded on February 15, 2023

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In this episode, we chat with Erin Carey, Founder and Director of Roam Generation, who shares insider tips on how travel advisors can unleash their media potential. Erin dives into the importance of finding the right media contacts, crafting compelling pitches, and staying top of mind with journalists and influencers. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in the travel industry, Erin's advice is sure to help you get noticed and build your brand through effective media outreach. Tune in now to learn how to take your PR and media game to the next level!

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Join us on our latest episode as we sit down with Tesa Totengco, Owner and CEO of Travels with Tesa. Tesa shares valuable insights on the importance of immersing yourself in travel in order to better cater to your clients' needs and preferences. She also delves into the crucial role of finding quality suppliers, how you can plan your own FAM trips, and shares how she markets and inspires her clients to travel.

Recorded on January 24, 2023

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Join Travefy Academy as we sit down with Sandra McLemore, industry expert and Founder & CEO of Travel Marketing & Media. Sandra shares her expert insights on how to set and achieve your goals for 2023 with her five tips for success. Learn how to stay on track and boost productivity throughout the year, as well as manage stress and maintain a business mindset.

Tune in to this episode for valuable advice on reaching your professional aspirations in the coming year!

Register for Sandra's upcoming webinar with Travefy Academy happening on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Academy.Travefy.com.

In this episode, we chat with Ralph Iantosca, a luxury travel entrepreneur who discovered his secret to long-term success was charging fees in a different way. After being in the industry for over 30 years and dealing with the pandemic, Ralph decided his business model needed to change to accommodate not only his happiness but a growing and sustainable business model. 

Ralph quickly discovered that creating a subscription fee model was his key and now he’s helping other travel advisors do the same! Ralph shares his story and what questions you can ask yourself to determine if this model makes sense for your business. The best part is, he’s willing to share his secrets and has created a curriculum to help educate other travel advisors. 

Learn more about Travel Strategy and join the waitlist at travel-strategy.com

Join travel industry thought leaders as we look back at the last 12 months and discuss what’s ahead in 2023. We chat about where the industry stands today, how you can keep track of emerging trends, and ask our panel questions about what they see in the year ahead.

During this webinar, you’ll also gain insight knowledge, strategies, and hear real-life stories to help you and your clients prepare for a successful year of travel in 2023!

Panelists Include:

• Gregory Luciani, President & CEO at TravelOnly Inc.
• Eben Peck, Executive Vice President, Advocacy at American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)
• Lori Speers, CTC, Owner & CEO at Levarte Travel
• Emma Weissmann, Managing Editor at TravelAge West

View all show notes at https://academy.travefy.com/upcoming-webinar-live-panel-travel-industry-year-in-review-and-whats-ahead-in-2023