The Tahryn & Karen Show: Two Travel Advisors. One Wild Ride.

What happens when two travel agent besties are given two mics? Tune-in and find out! Get ready to laugh, learn and love! Hosted by two former corporate marketing pros turned travel agents and entrepreneurs, Tahryn & Karen have teamed up to talk about all things travel. From the trials and tribulations of starting their businesses to stories from their travels around the world, we'll be dropping our knowledge to help you grow your own travel agency business. Armed with caffeine and mics, we'll blend industry insights with our marketing expertise to help you grow a thriving travel business. Join us as we dive into the business side of booking travel—from building a magnetic brand to attracting dream clients and everything in between. It's the perfect mix of fun and functional for anyone ready to level up their travel hustle. Hosts: * Tahryn Nicastro of Shore to Sea Vacations based in NJ * Karen Walz of Walz 2 Walz Travel based in WI

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Episodes

The Truth About FAM Trips: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes

Think FAM trips are free vacations filled with beach time and cocktails? Think again. In this episode, Tahryn and Karen pull back the curtain on what really goes down during a FAM (familiarization) trip — from the early-morning hotel tours and nonstop schedules to the ROI every travel advisor should calculate before saying yes. You’ll hear: 💼 How to choose the right FAMs that actually grow your business 💸 The real costs (and opportunity costs) behind those “free” trips 📸 How to maximize conte...

Oct 04, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Season 1, Episode 8: Travel Agency Mid-Year Check-Up to Adjust, Optimize & Thrive

It’s halfway through the year - are you on track to hit your travel agency goals this year? In this episode, we dive into mid-year strategies for travel advisors, from refining marketing campaigns to cleaning up your database, optimizing email marketing, and streamlining social media content. Learn how to make data-driven adjustments to boost bookings and hit your year-end targets.

Aug 10, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Season1, Episode 6: From Takeoff to Landing: Plane Peeves

Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy rant! In this episode, Tahryn and Karen take on the chaos of air travel. From people who can't figure out the security line to the battle for the armrest at 30,000 feet, we're unpacking our biggest airport and airplane pet peeves. Join us for a hilarious breakdown of travel etiquette and let us know your biggest pet peeves in the comments!

Jul 08, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Season 1, Episode 5: Passport to Romance: Unlocking Global Connections at Romance Travel Forum

This episode is packed with info as your hosts, Tahryn Nicastro and Karen Walz, dive deep into the world of romance travel and trips that take us around the world to learn about destinations and resorts for our clients. Tahryn talks about her recent whirlwind travels, taking you from the thrilling F1 Grand Prix in Monaco to a week of resort tours and the highly anticipated Romance Travel Forum in Mexico. Discover her firsthand insights from 20 one-on-one meetings with top vendors and evening net...

Jun 25, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Season 1, Episode 4: Tangent Tuesday: Itineraries, Tools & Touchpoints

Crafting Client Journeys: Itineraries, Tools & Touchpoints - Ever wondered what goes into planning the perfect client experience? In this episode, your hosts Tahryn and Karen pull back the curtain on the sometimes-dreaded task of creating itineraries. We dive deep into the essential tools we use, weighing the pros and cons of each to help you streamline your own process. But it's not just about the logistics. We also explore the critical client touchpoints and brand messaging involved when d...

Jun 11, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Beyond the Booth: A Travel Agent's Guide to Bridal Shows

Are you a travel agent looking to book more destination weddings and honeymoons? In this episode of The Tahryn and Karen Show, we're diving deep into the world of bridal shows! Join us as we share our honest insights on whether bridal expos are still a viable strategy for travel agents to reach engaged couples. We'll cover everything from the pros and cons of bridal shows for travel professionals to crucial tips on picking the right bridal show based on location, promoter reputation, and expecte...

May 29, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Beyond the Brochure: Travel Industry Shows & BDMs Build Your Travel Business

Ready to unlock insider secrets and level up your travel business? In this episode of The Tahryn and Karen Show, we're diving deep into the power of travel agent events (like the Mid-West Travel Showcase!) and why your BDM contacts are your new best friends! Join Tahryn and Karen as we share how attending these showcases helps you stay ahead of trends, meet incredible suppliers, and connect with other home-based travel agents who get it. Learn why building strong travel industry relationships wi...

May 21, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Two Travel Agents Starting One Wild Ride!

The Tahryn and Karen Show is a NEW podcast hosted by two travel agents and friends, Tahryn and Karen. This is our first episode where we introduce ourselves, talk about how we met and what we hope to cover on our podcast. We plan to cover various travel topics such as marketing, running our businesses, and the travel industry in general. We met at a training event and instantly connected over their marketing backgrounds. Depsite similar corporate experience, we have unique perspectives and clien...

May 16, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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