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In the past two years, we all have been on hundreds of Zoom meetings and possibly other types of online conferences/training or networking events. Let's be honest, somehow, we have all grown accustomed to this situation but it’s also been exhausting. 

 

In fact, when face to face connection became impossible as the world closed and we all began working and staying at home, an opportunity to move online with networking and connection for Travel Advisors was how our guest in this episode continued to build and establish a brand known for this. Our Guest is the man behind the Travel Community Hub - Richard Taylor. 

 

Richard founded The Travel Community Hub, known as TCH to bring people together from the travel and tourism industry to start and continue conversations with suppliers and educators during COVID-19 pandemic. With the aim to keep the industry connected, informed and supported. His prior business was a Co-Working Space specifically for Travel Professionals.

 

In this podcast episode, Richard and I talk about Community, Connection, Networking and Education and how these will all look like post-covid. Are we still having online events? Or will we finally connect with one another in person? 

 

We also talk about 'Hybrid events', What this means, how this will work and how this will further help us in the travel industry to continue to connect with one another and be well-informed about what's going on in our industry. 

 

We also dig deeper about The Travel Community Hub and how Richard and his team will continue to support the travel and tourism industry now and in the future as we continue to navigate the new era of travel. 

 

Make sure you stay up to date with the podcast by subscribing and downloading our free resources and checklists to help you with your travel business. https://travelagentachievers.com/  

In the past two years, we all have been on hundreds of Zoom meetings and possibly other types of online conferences/training or networking events. Let's be honest, somehow, we have all grown accustomed to this situation but it’s also been exhausting. 

 

In fact, when face to face connection became impossible as the world closed and we all began working and staying at home, an opportunity to move online with networking and connection for Travel Advisors was how our guest in this episode continued to build and establish a brand known for this. Our Guest is the man behind the Travel Community Hub - Richard Taylor. 

 

Richard founded The Travel Community Hub, known as TCH to bring people together from the travel and tourism industry to start and continue conversations with suppliers and educators during COVID-19 pandemic. With the aim to keep the industry connected, informed and supported. His prior business was a Co-Working Space specifically for Travel Professionals.

 

In this podcast episode, Richard and I talk about Community, Connection, Networking and Education and how these will all look like post-covid. Are we still having online events? Or will we finally connect with one another in person? 

 

We also talk about 'Hybrid events', What this means, how this will work and how this will further help us in the travel industry to continue to connect with one another and be well-informed about what's going on in our industry. 

 

We also dig deeper about The Travel Community Hub and how Richard and his team will continue to support the travel and tourism industry now and in the future as we continue to navigate the new era of travel. 

 

Make sure you stay up to date with the podcast by subscribing and downloading our free resources and checklists to help you with your travel business. https://travelagentachievers.com/  

A New year is always a great place to start with thinking fresh, getting yourself organised, cleaning your office, tidying up old emails, and a FRESH start. I absolutely think we all need that this year. 2021 was just another crazy year we all had to experience. 

 

If you felt like the end of last year was another kick in the guts, I understand. If you are questioning yourself and your business right now, I understand. You are not alone. Myself and my team have also faced many struggles both in business and in our personal lives towards the end of 2021. We all needed a break from everything. 

 

As we start 2022,  It's a great opportunity to start again as we welcome a new year! 

 

I share this as business is like climbing the mountain. There will always be obstacles, challenges and then when you are prepared and you take action you will also be surrounded by people who want you to succeed and also those that can help lead the way and clear the path for you. 

 

That’s exactly what I believe this year will be about. 

 

Grounding, Momentum, Action and Fearlessness.

 

As we kick off our work year, I’d like to suggest that this year, we take it as an opportunity to build a 'NEW' travel business. Asking yourself, what can we do differently this year to make sure that not only will we get through the year, but business is going to soar to new heights. 

 

In this very first podcast episode of the year 2022, I share with you the things I do to prepare my business for an entire new year and also tools I use to assess my travel business. 

 

Planning, forecasting, knowing what to promote or sell, setting sales targets, being involved in a community- these are just some of the things that you can do right now for your travel business. 

 

In this episode, I mention a lot more ideas and things that I know you can use to have a clearer mindset, vision and focus as we navigate through this year. 

 

My goal is to take action with you and implement those dreams, plans and goals. Are you ready?

A New year is always a great place to start with thinking fresh, getting yourself organised, cleaning your office, tidying up old emails, and a FRESH start. I absolutely think we all need that this year. 2021 was just another crazy year we all had to experience. 

 

If you felt like the end of last year was another kick in the guts, I understand. If you are questioning yourself and your business right now, I understand. You are not alone. Myself and my team have also faced many struggles both in business and in our personal lives towards the end of 2021. We all needed a break from everything. 

 

As we start 2022,  It's a great opportunity to start again as we welcome a new year! 

 

I share this as business is like climbing the mountain. There will always be obstacles, challenges and then when you are prepared and you take action you will also be surrounded by people who want you to succeed and also those that can help lead the way and clear the path for you. 

 

That’s exactly what I believe this year will be about. 

 

Grounding, Momentum, Action and Fearlessness.

 

As we kick off our work year, I’d like to suggest that this year, we take it as an opportunity to build a 'NEW' travel business. Asking yourself, what can we do differently this year to make sure that not only will we get through the year, but business is going to soar to new heights. 

 

In this very first podcast episode of the year 2022, I share with you the things I do to prepare my business for an entire new year and also tools I use to assess my travel business. 

 

Planning, forecasting, knowing what to promote or sell, setting sales targets, being involved in a community- these are just some of the things that you can do right now for your travel business. 

 

In this episode, I mention a lot more ideas and things that I know you can use to have a clearer mindset, vision and focus as we navigate through this year. 

 

My goal is to take action with you and implement those dreams, plans and goals. Are you ready?

Sometimes, when things are hard, a question that arises, is WHY…. 

Why have I chosen to do something. In this instance, a question I am hearing often right now is: “Why am I still here in travel?” “Why do I still remain on the roller coater of emotions as a pandemic surrounds me?” 

 

If you have asked yourself this or many other “Why” questions, you are not alone. Sometimes I too ask myself this when having a tough day. I answer myself with my love and passion for the industry, travel and adventures we can have exploring this incredible planet we live on and my passion for helping others create memories of their own experiences as well. 

 

Over the last few years, I have shared my journey with you. How my team and I have worked through the struggles, challenges, and moments we faced. As a team and also as individuals. 

 

In this episode, I asked one of my long term clients share her story. She has ridden the same roller coaster, lost thousands of dollars worth of bookings, but decided that this was not the end of her travel experience as an advisor. 

It is a journey of discovery, experience, up-skilling and working ON herself and her business to come through this time. A story of hope and what you can do too. 

 

Kerstin has been part of the Travel Agent Achievers community since its inception and to watch her overcome the challenges has been an honor and privilege.I have seen her grow and flourish. Riding the wins and achievements as well as walking with her through the challenging times. 

 

Her big heart for travel and wellness has helped her pivot and cope at times during the pandemic. 

 

Even though her business ground to a halt, when the shock and main activity subsided, she did not let emotion and challenges bring her down. She asked herself - "Why" but then also followed with "What".

 

She has worked on what resonated with her and has taken action working ON her business. Given the greatest gift of time to get organised. 

 

Business can be challenging. No one ever told you that having your own business would be easy. But with the right support and guidance, you will come through this time stronger and more resilient than ever. 

 

You can be the Travel Advisor that clients are looking to turn to. One that is an expert, knowledgeable and ready to take care of them.

 

Kerstin is a member of the Achievers Mastermind as well. Her progress, implementation and training have been remarkable. I know that with the solid foundations she is putting in place, her business will soar when we are once again allowed to travel.

 

If you are looking to uplevel your business, check out the resources at www.travelagentachievers.com 

Sometimes, when things are hard, a question that arises, is WHY…. 

Why have I chosen to do something. In this instance, a question I am hearing often right now is: “Why am I still here in travel?” “Why do I still remain on the roller coater of emotions as a pandemic surrounds me?” 

 

If you have asked yourself this or many other “Why” questions, you are not alone. Sometimes I too ask myself this when having a tough day. I answer myself with my love and passion for the industry, travel and adventures we can have exploring this incredible planet we live on and my passion for helping others create memories of their own experiences as well. 

 

Over the last few years, I have shared my journey with you. How my team and I have worked through the struggles, challenges, and moments we faced. As a team and also as individuals. 

 

In this episode, I asked one of my long term clients share her story. She has ridden the same roller coaster, lost thousands of dollars worth of bookings, but decided that this was not the end of her travel experience as an advisor. 

It is a journey of discovery, experience, up-skilling and working ON herself and her business to come through this time. A story of hope and what you can do too. 

 

Kerstin has been part of the Travel Agent Achievers community since its inception and to watch her overcome the challenges has been an honor and privilege.I have seen her grow and flourish. Riding the wins and achievements as well as walking with her through the challenging times. 

 

Her big heart for travel and wellness has helped her pivot and cope at times during the pandemic. 

 

Even though her business ground to a halt, when the shock and main activity subsided, she did not let emotion and challenges bring her down. She asked herself - "Why" but then also followed with "What".

 

She has worked on what resonated with her and has taken action working ON her business. Given the greatest gift of time to get organised. 

 

Business can be challenging. No one ever told you that having your own business would be easy. But with the right support and guidance, you will come through this time stronger and more resilient than ever. 

 

You can be the Travel Advisor that clients are looking to turn to. One that is an expert, knowledgeable and ready to take care of them.

 

Kerstin is a member of the Achievers Mastermind as well. Her progress, implementation and training have been remarkable. I know that with the solid foundations she is putting in place, her business will soar when we are once again allowed to travel.

 

If you are looking to uplevel your business, check out the resources at www.travelagentachievers.com 

If you've listened to our previous episode, I talked about the recent news we've been hearing all over the world about the world slowly opening up. I invited a special guest onto this episode as I wanted to dig a little deeper into the topic with an incredible woman who champions other women on their business journey. Michelle Broadbent. 

 

We both want you to be ready for what is on it’s way with regards to bookings and to get prepared as things start to unfold for now and the future! Helping you to clear the overwhelm and be the boss in your business. 

 

Our special Michelle says she's ‘the woman behind the woman’, and the sounding board and cheerleader and is very passionate about seeing others succeed. But she’s so much more. 

 

She provides realistic, practical solutions and operational support together with out-of-the-box creative ideas - all served with a big dose of TLC. 

 

Michelle and I have a lot of things in common and one you will hear about on this episode. (Please excuse my singing - OMG I almost died when I realised I did this and it is now recorded. ) 

 

 

Michelle shares with us ways to help to clear overwhelm, manage our time well, set up boundaries to ensure that we are on top of our business and not our business on top of us. 

 

 

As we move on to a new era, I want you to be in charge and put yourself in the driver's seat. Do what you can do right now. One step at a time. 

 

Organise, plan and understand your clients better and connect with them. Plug into a group that will help you grow, succeed and be accountable. 

 

“Work out those things that work for you and put yourself in the driver’s seat because you don’t want to live your entire life according to other people’s agendas”. - Roslyn Rase

In-Person Planning Sessions - Get your Travel Business Ready and Organised for 2022

Achievers in Travel Facebook Group

If you've listened to our previous episode, I talked about the recent news we've been hearing all over the world about the world slowly opening up. I invited a special guest onto this episode as I wanted to dig a little deeper into the topic with an incredible woman who champions other women on their business journey. Michelle Broadbent. 

 

We both want you to be ready for what is on it’s way with regards to bookings and to get prepared as things start to unfold for now and the future! Helping you to clear the overwhelm and be the boss in your business. 

 

Our special Michelle says she's ‘the woman behind the woman’, and the sounding board and cheerleader and is very passionate about seeing others succeed. But she’s so much more. 

 

She provides realistic, practical solutions and operational support together with out-of-the-box creative ideas - all served with a big dose of TLC. 

 

Michelle and I have a lot of things in common and one you will hear about on this episode. (Please excuse my singing - OMG I almost died when I realised I did this and it is now recorded. ) 

 

 

Michelle shares with us ways to help to clear overwhelm, manage our time well, set up boundaries to ensure that we are on top of our business and not our business on top of us. 

 

 

As we move on to a new era, I want you to be in charge and put yourself in the driver's seat. Do what you can do right now. One step at a time. 

 

Organise, plan and understand your clients better and connect with them. Plug into a group that will help you grow, succeed and be accountable. 

 

“Work out those things that work for you and put yourself in the driver’s seat because you don’t want to live your entire life according to other people’s agendas”. - Roslyn Rase

In-Person Planning Sessions - Get your Travel Business Ready and Organised for 2022

Achievers in Travel Facebook Group

As we all know, the entire Travel and Tourism industry is among those harmed the most by the COVID-19 pandemic. In previous episodes, we have highlighted voices of amazing travel professionals who in spite of COVID-19 have continued to move forward and achieve results for their travel business that they may not have had time, insight or the determination to chase before. 

 

There's so much that we can do with the gift of time that we have right now. And I know our guest for today will agree to this as well. 

 

In today's episode, we have a very special guest. Lisa Pagotto - the founder and director of Crooked Compass. 

 

Lisa has a fascinating journey creating one of Australia's leading niche travel brands, Crooked Compass. 

 

Lisa sold her home to fund her business and what unravelled on her journey will have you spell bound, on the edge of your seat and on the brink of tears.  

 

With over 21 years of travel experience, she's excelled in all facets of the industry. Lisa's efforts in the experiential travel space have directly influenced the development of the experiential travel movement. Her commitment, curiosity and daring sets new standards for the industry. With incredible stories overcoming adversity and challenges you never dreamed possible, Lisa has battled it all. With a passion for fading cultures, education through travel and a new skillset of becoming a pilot at a time when tourism was at a standstill, she’s poised, whip-smart and straight shooting and will leave you feeling inspired and fired up to chase what you really want.

 

Lisa may be someone from the 'other side' of travel as a wholesaler and supplier but she has the same determination, guts, knowledge, and expertise as you do. AND is willing to do what it takes to get through this time. 

 

2020 was set to be the biggest sales year for Crooked Compass, Lisa’s biggest year yet. Everything in her business was going on an upward trajectory then COVID-19 hit.  However, she did not let the sadness and depression get the best out of her and her business. 

 

She took action. Which is exactly what we encourage you to do as well. 

 

She chose to accept the situation calmly and work on the things that she can do right now. She chose to move forward and made use of the precious time to look at her cash flow, work on her systems and content plan, continue to build the relationship with her clients, and also reassess who she loves to work with. 

 

Yes, we are not in an ideal situation. No one is right now. However, we are in the best position to prepare our travel business when things reopen once again. We will travel again and we want to ensure that your clients are going to book with you again. 

 

I want you to be ready when that time comes. Now is the time to get stuck into those projects you never thought possible. Work on the back end of your travel business to help you in the front end as the bookings come in. 

 

If you are not sure which direction to take, reach out. Send us an email at info@travelagentachievers.com or a direct message on Instagram @travelagentachievers 

www.travelagentachievers.com/episode52

As we all know, the entire Travel and Tourism industry is among those harmed the most by the COVID-19 pandemic. In previous episodes, we have highlighted voices of amazing travel professionals who in spite of COVID-19 have continued to move forward and achieve results for their travel business that they may not have had time, insight or the determination to chase before. 

 

There's so much that we can do with the gift of time that we have right now. And I know our guest for today will agree to this as well. 

 

In today's episode, we have a very special guest. Lisa Pagotto - the founder and director of Crooked Compass. 

 

Lisa has a fascinating journey creating one of Australia's leading niche travel brands, Crooked Compass. 

 

Lisa sold her home to fund her business and what unravelled on her journey will have you spell bound, on the edge of your seat and on the brink of tears.  

 

With over 21 years of travel experience, she's excelled in all facets of the industry. Lisa's efforts in the experiential travel space have directly influenced the development of the experiential travel movement. Her commitment, curiosity and daring sets new standards for the industry. With incredible stories overcoming adversity and challenges you never dreamed possible, Lisa has battled it all. With a passion for fading cultures, education through travel and a new skillset of becoming a pilot at a time when tourism was at a standstill, she’s poised, whip-smart and straight shooting and will leave you feeling inspired and fired up to chase what you really want.

 

Lisa may be someone from the 'other side' of travel as a wholesaler and supplier but she has the same determination, guts, knowledge, and expertise as you do. AND is willing to do what it takes to get through this time. 

 

2020 was set to be the biggest sales year for Crooked Compass, Lisa’s biggest year yet. Everything in her business was going on an upward trajectory then COVID-19 hit.  However, she did not let the sadness and depression get the best out of her and her business. 

 

She took action. Which is exactly what we encourage you to do as well. 

 

She chose to accept the situation calmly and work on the things that she can do right now. She chose to move forward and made use of the precious time to look at her cash flow, work on her systems and content plan, continue to build the relationship with her clients, and also reassess who she loves to work with. 

 

Yes, we are not in an ideal situation. No one is right now. However, we are in the best position to prepare our travel business when things reopen once again. We will travel again and we want to ensure that your clients are going to book with you again. 

 

I want you to be ready when that time comes. Now is the time to get stuck into those projects you never thought possible. Work on the back end of your travel business to help you in the front end as the bookings come in. 

 

If you are not sure which direction to take, reach out. Send us an email at info@travelagentachievers.com or a direct message on Instagram @travelagentachievers 

www.travelagentachievers.com/episode52

Do you realise or understand the level of service, the expertise or guidance you provide to your clients? 

I know it, you ARE the expert. 

So why is it that sometimes we question everything we do. We feel guilty when we can’t control a situation. Do you feel the pain physically or emotionally when a client gets upset? 

 

Sometimes we don’t or our clients don’t actually understand the amount of time, the expertise we have to guide them through a booking experience. 

I know for a fact that you AREN’T a booking agent that does set and forget bookings. You are there when a client is in need and have navigated the last 18+ months like a true professional.

 

This episode is to really help you look into yourself. See the true value that you provide and then look at ways, by involving your clients as to how to get the message across that you too deserve to be paid for the work you do. 

 

Not sure how to get started? Listen to this episode as I walk you through my 4 Step plan. Grab the resource to help you articulate your own value and the steps to also roll out your own ‘Professional Fee’ for your Travel expertise. 

 

Whether you are just starting your travel business or a seasoned professional, this episode is for you. 

 

If you are feeling uncomfortable about the conversation, it’s ok. I get it. If this is new to you, its also ok. One step at a time. 

If you are thinking about your Travel Business and what you can do to move forward as a Travel advisor, Travel Agent, Travel consultant, Travel Professional, whatever you would like to call yourself moving forward, then check out our “Achievers” Mastermind. 

I'd love to see you in our Facebook group, "Achievers in Travel - Accountability"  for additional support and guidance. I am here for you, you can get through this and I believe in you.  

Grab the resource for this episode at www.travelagentachievers.com/episode51

Do you realise or understand the level of service, the expertise or guidance you provide to your clients? 

I know it, you ARE the expert. 

So why is it that sometimes we question everything we do. We feel guilty when we can’t control a situation. Do you feel the pain physically or emotionally when a client gets upset? 

 

Sometimes we don’t or our clients don’t actually understand the amount of time, the expertise we have to guide them through a booking experience. 

I know for a fact that you AREN’T a booking agent that does set and forget bookings. You are there when a client is in need and have navigated the last 18+ months like a true professional.

 

This episode is to really help you look into yourself. See the true value that you provide and then look at ways, by involving your clients as to how to get the message across that you too deserve to be paid for the work you do. 

 

Not sure how to get started? Listen to this episode as I walk you through my 4 Step plan. Grab the resource to help you articulate your own value and the steps to also roll out your own ‘Professional Fee’ for your Travel expertise. 

 

Whether you are just starting your travel business or a seasoned professional, this episode is for you. 

 

If you are feeling uncomfortable about the conversation, it’s ok. I get it. If this is new to you, its also ok. One step at a time. 

If you are thinking about your Travel Business and what you can do to move forward as a Travel advisor, Travel Agent, Travel consultant, Travel Professional, whatever you would like to call yourself moving forward, then check out our “Achievers” Mastermind. 

I'd love to see you in our Facebook group, "Achievers in Travel - Accountability"  for additional support and guidance. I am here for you, you can get through this and I believe in you.  

Grab the resource for this episode at www.travelagentachievers.com/episode51

“I need more time” is a common remark I hear often from business owners and occasionally myself internally too. :-) 

Unfortunately time is one thing that we all have exactly the same amount of. 

I can’t give you more of it, but I can share some of the tools and resources we use in our travel business to help reduce stress and wasting precious seconds, minutes and hours in our work day. 

 

As you start booking and engaging with clients, working smarter not harder is crucial.  

 

This episode is just the start of sharing some of the tools we use. Over the coming months, we will share what works and doesn’t work in our business, what we have tried and let go of and what we have tried and continued to use and love. We will also bring in other consultants that use different tools and why they use those too! 

 

Instead of reverting to old school methods or going back to ways you used prior to COVID-19 in your business, I want to encourage you to become more efficient and ensure that you are getting things out of your head. Allowing you to be more creative, have more fun, and get more  joy out of your day-to-day work schedules. 

 

You CAN scale your travel business with just a few tools. You don’t have to spend thousands to be more productive.  

 

These 4 tools are to kick you off and we know will help you. 

 

You deserve to have the travel business you have dreamt about. Now is the perfect time to be putting some of these things in place to help you grow. 

Check out www.travelagentachievers.com/episode48 for all the resources and details on each of these tools. 

We have seen AWESOME transformations with a number of consultants we work with around the world. Getting their travel business organised and systemised. Gaining clarity and having a clear direction with focus on a monthly basis. If you want to know how they are doing it, check out our Achievers Mastermind! 

 

Those already in the group consistently share how being accountable, learning and implementing the tools and resources we share each month and setting the goals, and taking ACTION gives you visible and real WINS. 

“I need more time” is a common remark I hear often from business owners and occasionally myself internally too. :-) 

Unfortunately time is one thing that we all have exactly the same amount of. 

I can’t give you more of it, but I can share some of the tools and resources we use in our travel business to help reduce stress and wasting precious seconds, minutes and hours in our work day. 

 

As you start booking and engaging with clients, working smarter not harder is crucial.  

 

This episode is just the start of sharing some of the tools we use. Over the coming months, we will share what works and doesn’t work in our business, what we have tried and let go of and what we have tried and continued to use and love. We will also bring in other consultants that use different tools and why they use those too! 

 

Instead of reverting to old school methods or going back to ways you used prior to COVID-19 in your business, I want to encourage you to become more efficient and ensure that you are getting things out of your head. Allowing you to be more creative, have more fun, and get more  joy out of your day-to-day work schedules. 

 

You CAN scale your travel business with just a few tools. You don’t have to spend thousands to be more productive.  

 

These 4 tools are to kick you off and we know will help you. 

 

You deserve to have the travel business you have dreamt about. Now is the perfect time to be putting some of these things in place to help you grow. 

Check out www.travelagentachievers.com/episode48 for all the resources and details on each of these tools. 

We have seen AWESOME transformations with a number of consultants we work with around the world. Getting their travel business organised and systemised. Gaining clarity and having a clear direction with focus on a monthly basis. If you want to know how they are doing it, check out our Achievers Mastermind! 

 

Those already in the group consistently share how being accountable, learning and implementing the tools and resources we share each month and setting the goals, and taking ACTION gives you visible and real WINS. 

Have you ever put together a ‘Budget’ for your travel business? Or been told - you NEED to have a budget so you know what you can spend? 

 

Well, when I think about budgeting, it scares me to bits. Why would I want to be restricted and whenever I have put together a personal budget, I’ve been depressed. What do you mean I can’t go out to dinner more than once per month! Haha

 

However when you own a business, money is important. You need it to survive. And one of the easiest ways I have found that WORKS for our travel business, is to keep an eye on cashflow. 

 

Why? Because in travel, you may have a client book now, travel in a few months and you don't get the commission until after they leave. This means that you are doing the work now, and having to wait for a portion of payment. SO, in your travel business. This ultimately says you need to look at your cashflow and prepare for the ebs and flows of the money coming in. 

 

Making predictions based on FACTS. Preparing for the tougher months and also those where cashflow is good. 

 

I wanted to discuss this topic as we start to reopen our businesses, as you start to get clients booking, what can you do to prepare for the future. 

 

To track expenses and predict those in the future as well as track your sales and what is potentially coming in and plan ahead. 

 

Looking back to March 2020, I already knew what money was to come into the business for that month and really evaluated and took a good hard look at our travel business to see where we could pull in the expenses strings, without losing the things that were important to me. Education, community, clients. Assessing what I could and couldn’t potentially do moving forward - at least for a few months.   I took the opportunity to look at my finances and planned ahead. 

 

Using a cash flow forecasting tool was a real game-changer. It showed me my financial capacity, how long could I stay afloat without having to think about a business loan, and what things do I need to keep me, my family, my team, and my business secure. I believe that this is what every travel business owners need to have and do especially right now. 

 

Our guest on this episode, Louise Delaney isn't an accountant. I specifically chose to speak to her for this reason. However, she loves numbers and is an expert in cash flow forecasting. She is a business owner herself so she knows and understands how and what we feel about managing our finances. 

 

We discuss the importance of cash flow for our travel business, how to do this, tips and how to manage it. 

 

We have a perfect time now to look at our cash flow and really project and work towards building a more solid, more successful travel business in the future. 

 

Louise has tools that you can use for your business on her website, Cash Flows For You. These have been put together with simplicity, and ease of use in mind. She can also be able to help you get a real picture of how much you have financially and how much you need to keep everything afloat. 

 

Louise is also a guest speaker in our Achievers Mastermind next month where we will be talking about Revenue Planning.  If you want to know more about cash flow and have a plan set up for your travel business, sign up now! www.travelagentachievers.com/TheAchievers

We’d also love to have you in the Achievers in Travel - Facebook group, make sure you join the FREE community. Achievers in Travel - Accountability group. 

 

Have you ever put together a ‘Budget’ for your travel business? Or been told - you NEED to have a budget so you know what you can spend? 

 

Well, when I think about budgeting, it scares me to bits. Why would I want to be restricted and whenever I have put together a personal budget, I’ve been depressed. What do you mean I can’t go out to dinner more than once per month! Haha

 

However when you own a business, money is important. You need it to survive. And one of the easiest ways I have found that WORKS for our travel business, is to keep an eye on cashflow. 

 

Why? Because in travel, you may have a client book now, travel in a few months and you don't get the commission until after they leave. This means that you are doing the work now, and having to wait for a portion of payment. SO, in your travel business. This ultimately says you need to look at your cashflow and prepare for the ebs and flows of the money coming in. 

 

Making predictions based on FACTS. Preparing for the tougher months and also those where cashflow is good. 

 

I wanted to discuss this topic as we start to reopen our businesses, as you start to get clients booking, what can you do to prepare for the future. 

 

To track expenses and predict those in the future as well as track your sales and what is potentially coming in and plan ahead. 

 

Looking back to March 2020, I already knew what money was to come into the business for that month and really evaluated and took a good hard look at our travel business to see where we could pull in the expenses strings, without losing the things that were important to me. Education, community, clients. Assessing what I could and couldn’t potentially do moving forward - at least for a few months.   I took the opportunity to look at my finances and planned ahead. 

 

Using a cash flow forecasting tool was a real game-changer. It showed me my financial capacity, how long could I stay afloat without having to think about a business loan, and what things do I need to keep me, my family, my team, and my business secure. I believe that this is what every travel business owners need to have and do especially right now. 

 

Our guest on this episode, Louise Delaney isn't an accountant. I specifically chose to speak to her for this reason. However, she loves numbers and is an expert in cash flow forecasting. She is a business owner herself so she knows and understands how and what we feel about managing our finances. 

 

We discuss the importance of cash flow for our travel business, how to do this, tips and how to manage it. 

 

We have a perfect time now to look at our cash flow and really project and work towards building a more solid, more successful travel business in the future. 

 

Louise has tools that you can use for your business on her website, Cash Flows For You. These have been put together with simplicity, and ease of use in mind. She can also be able to help you get a real picture of how much you have financially and how much you need to keep everything afloat. 

 

Louise is also a guest speaker in our Achievers Mastermind next month where we will be talking about Revenue Planning.  If you want to know more about cash flow and have a plan set up for your travel business, sign up now! www.travelagentachievers.com/TheAchievers

We’d also love to have you in the Achievers in Travel - Facebook group, make sure you join the FREE community. Achievers in Travel - Accountability group. 

 

As a travel business owner, just booking travel has its complexities. Then add in that you are also a Social Media specialist, content creator, Financial Controller, Administration Assistant and the list goes on. 

 

This year our goal for you and us as a collective, is to have efficiency, be prepared and take action in our business. Efficiency being key. Ensuring we do the things we need to to continue to move forward without getting continuously bogged down or attracted to bright shiny objects. 

 

In this episode, I will be sharing with you the TOP 3 favourite tools we use for creating social media posts. I don't want you to get stuck anywhere. These tools are purposely made to help you get organised, take out the guesswork and most importantly, allow you to focus on your zone of genius. These tools are designed to help you become efficient and put your best foot forward. 

 

If your social media page has been in hibernation, I want you to join us in our upcoming 5-Day Social Media Challenge! Join HERE 

 

Let's work together to grow your audience, get seen again and put together a plan for what your clients want to see.

 

Make sure you also download our FREE resource with Social Media Ideas and tracking sheets to track your progress and the results you get. FREE Social Media Ideas and Tracker

 

Resources Mentioned in this episode: 

Travel Agent Achievers’  5-Day Social Media Challenge

FREE Social Media Ideas and Tracker

Easy Graphic Design with Canva

Voice to text - Create content with Otter

Facebook Creator Studio

Get first access to our latest episodes! Make sure you subscribe to the Travel Agent Achievers podcast and send us a review for a shoutout!

As a travel business owner, just booking travel has its complexities. Then add in that you are also a Social Media specialist, content creator, Financial Controller, Administration Assistant and the list goes on. 

 

This year our goal for you and us as a collective, is to have efficiency, be prepared and take action in our business. Efficiency being key. Ensuring we do the things we need to to continue to move forward without getting continuously bogged down or attracted to bright shiny objects. 

 

In this episode, I will be sharing with you the TOP 3 favourite tools we use for creating social media posts. I don't want you to get stuck anywhere. These tools are purposely made to help you get organised, take out the guesswork and most importantly, allow you to focus on your zone of genius. These tools are designed to help you become efficient and put your best foot forward. 

 

If your social media page has been in hibernation, I want you to join us in our upcoming 5-Day Social Media Challenge! Join HERE 

 

Let's work together to grow your audience, get seen again and put together a plan for what your clients want to see.

 

Make sure you also download our FREE resource with Social Media Ideas and tracking sheets to track your progress and the results you get. FREE Social Media Ideas and Tracker

 

Resources Mentioned in this episode: 

Travel Agent Achievers’  5-Day Social Media Challenge

FREE Social Media Ideas and Tracker

Easy Graphic Design with Canva

Voice to text - Create content with Otter

Facebook Creator Studio

Get first access to our latest episodes! Make sure you subscribe to the Travel Agent Achievers podcast and send us a review for a shoutout!

Have you ever tried googling yourself? What did you find? Is there anything travel-related there? Will people instantly know that you are a travel business owner by just looking at the search results? If not, then why not work to make yourself known this year, by positioning yourself as the expert.

 

In this episode, I talk about content creation. And why I believe it is one of the best forms of marketing for your travel business. 

 

Content is anything that answers your clients' questions. Including social media posts, website copy, email newsletters, podcasting and even blogging. It can generate leads, builds trust and relationships and positions you as the expert in your chosen field if done right.

 

If you want to know more about content creation  - why we need it and how does it all work, then this episode is for you.

 

Make sure you check our specialised workshop (Content Planning for your Travel Business) where we dive deeper into this topic and get you to come up with your plan for the year ahead. 

Lets get your content marketing strategies in place to help set you up for a great year ahead. 

Make sure you grab more of our resources and our FREE tips, advice and bonuses. Subscribe to our email list here!

 

“People want to get to know you for you” Roslyn Ranse

“People are listening, they are reading, they are there.” - Roslyn Ranse

Links mentioned in this episode:

Travel Agent Achievers Content Planning Workshop 

Travel Agent Achievers Podcast Episode 38 - Build Your Profile by Being a Podcast Guest

Podcast Pitching 101 by Christina Lenkowski

Michele Schwartz First Class Blogging Academy Facebook Page 

Subscribe and Review on iTunes!

Get first access to our latest episodes! Make sure you subscribe to the Travel Agent Achievers podcast. Each episode will help increase your knowledge and expertise as a travel agent. 

Find us on socials and share with us your favourite episodes. Make sure to tag us! @travelagentachievers 

Have you ever tried googling yourself? What did you find? Is there anything travel-related there? Will people instantly know that you are a travel business owner by just looking at the search results? If not, then why not work to make yourself known this year, by positioning yourself as the expert.

 

In this episode, I talk about content creation. And why I believe it is one of the best forms of marketing for your travel business. 

 

Content is anything that answers your clients' questions. Including social media posts, website copy, email newsletters, podcasting and even blogging. It can generate leads, builds trust and relationships and positions you as the expert in your chosen field if done right.

 

If you want to know more about content creation  - why we need it and how does it all work, then this episode is for you.

 

Make sure you check our specialised workshop (Content Planning for your Travel Business) where we dive deeper into this topic and get you to come up with your plan for the year ahead. 

Lets get your content marketing strategies in place to help set you up for a great year ahead. 

Make sure you grab more of our resources and our FREE tips, advice and bonuses. Subscribe to our email list here!

 

“People want to get to know you for you” Roslyn Ranse

“People are listening, they are reading, they are there.” - Roslyn Ranse

Links mentioned in this episode:

Travel Agent Achievers Content Planning Workshop 

Travel Agent Achievers Podcast Episode 38 - Build Your Profile by Being a Podcast Guest

Podcast Pitching 101 by Christina Lenkowski

Michele Schwartz First Class Blogging Academy Facebook Page 

Subscribe and Review on iTunes!

Get first access to our latest episodes! Make sure you subscribe to the Travel Agent Achievers podcast. Each episode will help increase your knowledge and expertise as a travel agent. 

Find us on socials and share with us your favourite episodes. Make sure to tag us! @travelagentachievers