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Get my final thoughts for the year, as I start winding down on business and winding in to celebrate the holidays.
 
 In this episode, I discuss:

·        My thoughts on what I want more of in 2023

·        The top episode of 2022 (and some from 2021!)

·        and a few more insights!

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Today's wonderful guest is Christy Camren, who holds dual roles in the travel industry as both travel advisor and travel industry support partner.  She hosts the Travel Geniuses Podcast, and we have quickly become fast pals, as we both resonate with each other's travel industry perspectives.  So much so, that our conversation ran much longer than anticipated and ergo, I split this episode in two.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Our thoughts on hard work and hustling, especially in relation to our medical conditions
• How travel advisors offer value no matter what level of experience they have in their business
• Mistakes we've made when choosing business investments
• and SO much more!

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• How to feed your marketing plan
• How Janet strategizes to attract her own ideal client, aka travel advisors
• Janet's favorite marketing mode
• and so much more!

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It is not Saturday, but I did pull this audio from a very impromptu live I did in the Strategic Travel Entrepreneur FB Group (which I did on Saturday).

And why?  Well because something big happened on Saturday--I got confirmation that the lurkers are indeed watching.  Who are the lurkers--potential clients and referral partners.  Where are they watching--from social channels.  Listen in to this episode to why I find this particularly fascinating!

I focus on:

• The importance of connecting on LinkedIn
• Why just posting on social channels is not enough
• What the playing the long game in social media means and can result in
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Welcome back to the Visibility Series!  I've been focusing on how important it is before any other marketing strategies, to first get visible with your ideal clients and referral partners.  But, I have also noticed, that visibility, while it's important on your side as the business owner, is equally important to make sure your ideal clients and referral partners also feel seen.

In today's episode, I focus on:

• How visibility is like dating
• Why loving to plan travel is not enough
• This biggest opportunity you are missing out on in your social media posts
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Today's incredible guest is Alicia Lozano, CEO of the Motivated Co, and Business Operations Consultant.  You may remember her from Prep for Wave Week back in November :)

In our very animated discussion, we focus on:

• What exactly are business operations
• Different types of tech to streamline your travel business operations
• The importance of SOPs for your business operations (and what they are if you didn't know)
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In this episode of the podcast, I have another incredible conversation with friend in the industry and colleague in business, Sheila Folk, of Travel Industry Solutions.

We focus our discussion on:

• The importance of agreements and scripts for business operations
• How having systems set up frees up your time
• Why you should be attracting referral partners, in addition to clients
• and more (including recent TIS Updates)!

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In this episode of the podcast, I interview Steph Lee of Host Agency Reviews to get the 411 on the 2022 Host Week event.   During the course of our fun conversation, we touched on why host week isn't just for hosted travel advisors, the amazing keynote speakers and think tanks, and why advisors at every stage would find this event beneficial.   Enjoy!

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Who is the voice behind the podcast?  Get to know me, Rita M. Perez, a little bit better this week, as I walk you through some educational and professional background, as well the inner workings of why I felt called to help the travel industry I love.


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I've had plenty of conversations these past six months and there is a common thread with travel entrepreneurs on what is holding them back in their unique travel business.  And it's not just one direct item, there are levels as to why entrepreneurs aren't taking the needed action in their businesses.  Learn more on my observations, and why I'm so excited to introduce a new anti-membership program to help combat it.


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Merry Christmas Travel Entrepreneurs!!  May this week as magical as you envisioned it :)

(I may be sharing some little tidbits on an un-program I'm working on for 2022, as well) 


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One of the things you can start planning now for 2022 is your content.  I had hoped to host a live workshop, but time was not in my favor this month :(  I still wanted to share some of my insights on how you can get started with streamlining your content planning process, so you are working smarter, not harder.  Enjoy! 


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If you haven't already completed it, assessing 2021 for planning 2022 is due.  *Spoiler Alert* I haven't yet completed mine, as things have been so cuckoo, but there have been a lot of things I have been assessing in my head.  I share some of the things including my content plans and changes, and the one big thing I want to focus on in the new year.  Enjoy!


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*WARNING*  This is a very lengthy episode :)  I recommend that you listen a few times, so as not to overwhelm yourself.  Listen once, just to gather all the information.  Reflect. Listen twice, to take notes on the things that you need the MOST at this time and stage in your travel business.   YOU WILL NOT NEED ALL THESE TOOLS.  And you may not need some of these tools just yet, nor may you need to pay for some of these tools just yet.

Think of your strategic goals, and where you are really needing help in your travel business.  From there, select a small few tools (if you're not already using) to implement into your travel business.  I have affiliate links for some of these tools in the "Support the Channel" link.  Utilizing these links costs nothing extra to you, and helps support me in making additional helpful and tangible content, so you can take the helm in your travel business.


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In this episode of "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" we're going to touch upon the subject of "planes"! In 10 min or less this travel tea will cover the new CDC flight requirements, what documents do you need to travel, what resorts are doing to stay in front of the situation, and more!