Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 111 Steph chats about the number of suppliers for your travel business, how to add a travel agent rate to HAR's download of 200+ rates, what to do if you don't have money to join a host agency, and does dual hosting offer more perks for your clients. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F1 ( More info on preferred suppliers ) ( HAR article on the process of making a booking ) 5, along with that ...
Jun 16, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 111
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 110 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, VP of Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Planners International about gifting a dinner for booking, charging sales tax for travel services, and duel hosting. HERE'S A LIST OF HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Find the latest episodes of Travel Agent Chatter! ) ( HAR’s Disney Dining Reservation Calendar ) ( Disn...
Jun 08, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 110
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 109 Steph chats about where to use your agency name, sales tax, hiring a registered agent, and keeping clients when you leave a host. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) Thank you to Travel Leaders Market Square for sponsoring today’s episode ( Sign up for reminders and to get the final reports here.) Take the survey, get the free report! ( Be...
Jun 01, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 109
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 108 Steph chats with Lindsay Taylor-Lauer, Director of Luxury & Hosting of Travel Leders 365, about seller of travel license, creating a business plan, and getting an Admirals Pass. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Sign up for reminders and to get the final reports here. ) Take the survey, get the free report! ( Become a HAR course af...
May 26, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 108
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 107 Steph chats with Chad Burt, co-owner of Outside Agents, about how to get clients to commit and ASTA memberships and attending industry events. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Sign up for reminders and to get the final reports here. ) Take the survey, get the free report! ( HAR’s course affiliate link to earn 20% commission! ) ( Glend...
May 19, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 107
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 106 Steph chats about E&O vs. liability insurance vs. umbrella policy, host-only agency vs a host/agency hybrid, and whether a website that clients can interact with is important to have. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) QR code ( Sign up for reminders and to get the final reports here. ) Take the survey, get the free report! ( Amy Garn...
May 11, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 106
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 105 Steph chats with Krissi Harmon, Director at OAL Travel Network about monthly costs when starting your travel business, fees to become a travel agent, and attributes to becoming a travel agent like joining a host agency or obtaining an ASTA or CLIA number. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) QR code ( Sign up for reminders and to get the fi...
May 05, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 105
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 104 Steph chats with Lindsay Taylor-Lauer, Director of Luxury & Hosting for Travel Leaders 365 about using an EIN for two agents and how to do taxes, becoming an independent agent and getting the best rates with suppliers, and what to do if a client finds a better rate than you did. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Lindsay’s Host Week...
Apr 28, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 104
****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/tac26 It started with Disney—doesn’t it always—and before she knew it, Amy Garner was introduced to the world of booking outside of theme parks and that’s when business really took off. Well, until the pandemic came. Despite the pandemic blip, Wicked Travel Concierage is looking to hit $1M in sales for 2023! Coming from a “neuro spicy” family, Amy came into travel wanting to help other families like hers that felt like anxiety, ADHD, autism, etc. ...
Apr 22, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 103 Steph chats with Michelle Leal, Vice President. Member Engagement for Travel Edge, about switching from being a subagent to an independent contractor, choosing a niche, and they explain travel agent documents & waivers (Terms and Conditions, Service Agreement, and Liability Waiver). 00:00 | Welcome to Friday 15 & Hello to Travel Edge! 02:39 | From Sub Agent to IC 11:05 | How to select a niche 19:06 | Differences between waivers A list of helpful resou...
Apr 21, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 103
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 102 Mary chats with Ali Moffitt, Marketing Manager for Andavo Travel about replacing a full-time job w/ a travel advisor job, how to find and generate more leads, and changing your EIN number and business structure. Helpful Resources: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Upcoming survey opens next week, April 15th! Sign up for reminders and to get the final reports here. ) ( Travel expenses...
Apr 13, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 101 Steph chats with Stephanie Pickles, President & Founder of Pickles Travel about working in travel part-time, California regulations, and choosing a host with no reviews. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Upcoming survey opens next week! Sign up for reminders and to get the final reports here. ) ( Travel expenses article and ...
Apr 07, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 101
Welcome to Friday 15! Today Steph chats about filling your company under a PO box, if you can use your personal vacation as a startup booking, and what to do when you have a business name availability problem. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Free previews of HAR’s Complete Guide to Starting a Travel Agency Course first chapter with 7 lessons. ) Travel expenses ar...
Mar 23, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 99 Steph chats with Geraldine Ree about how to find more and better leads, tips for saving time as an advisor, and tips on recruiting new advisors. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( HAR article on things to consider with lead programs and where to find some! ) (Consortia profile list with details of lead programs) ( Host profile list with ...
Mar 22, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 98 Steph chats about how to charge fees, marketing for wave season and providing services to clients outside your niche. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) TAC episode on DWs/Honeymoons. Travel expenses article! ( Travel Agent Forum March 31st in Las Vegas. Stop by our booth or join us for the host agency panel Steph is moderating. ) ( The Tr...
Mar 17, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 97 Steph chats about choosing between a host and franchise and if you should get your own E&O insurance or use your Host Agency's (If they offer it). A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Independent advisor report 2022 ) ( Affiliate link for course in footer of the page ) ( Travel Agent Forum March 31st in Las Vegas. Join us on the host a...
Mar 10, 2023•19 min•Season 2Ep. 97
****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol25 ****** With 175 all-inclusive site visits under her belt, Ashley Morris may have a funny name to her agency --- Alpaca Your Bags Travel --- but she does not joke around when it comes to planning amazing destination weddings and honeymoons for her couples. Ashley’s website is now on its third iteration and this one is a beaut! Visually appealing, full of content and personality, and set up to streamline her operations, it’s a model for how to...
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 96 Steph chats about non-disparagement clause in host contracts, switching host agencies and how to do it, and if Canadian businesses can sell travel to clients in the states. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode : https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 ( HAR will be at Travel Agent Forum in Vegas from March 31st to April 3rd ) ( HAR’s new Ultimate Guide to Starting a Travel Agency course ) ( Host Agency Contracts: What to Look For ) ( Host Week Playli...
Mar 03, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 96
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 95 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, VP of Industry Engagement and Support for Travel Planners International about travel agents referring leads, host partnerships with companies, travel agent software, and the difference between travel agents and tour operators. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! ) ( Find out more about our affiliate program for HAR’...
Feb 23, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 94 Steph chats with Joshua Harrell, Chief Marketing Officer for Travel Quest Network about HAR's new course (The Complete Guide to Starting a Travel Agency), what travel booking engine you can get access to without joining a host agency, and what next after you initial training into the travel biz. A list of helpful resources for today’s episode: ( Info on state-level requirements ) ( Canadian agency regulations ) ( Travel agency accreditation options ) ( Benefit...
Feb 16, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 93 Steph chats with Vanessa McGovern, Co-Founder of Gifted Travel Network about converting quotes to Canadian money, host training vs. independent training, and why’s a consortium important to consider when choosing a host. Helpful Resources ( Use promo code HWhuzzah to save 50% through Feb, 12th, 2023 ) Course Community Meetup on Feb 13th at 7pm CT ( Friday 15 Episode 91: Problems that may arise if you’re booking clients outside the currency you’re quoting them ...
Feb 09, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Welcome to Friday 15! Today Steph chats about acquiring a GDS system without a host, attending FAM trips through other host/consortiums, using a payment system without using a host, and do you need to be certified to work with a host. Helpful Resources: ( Use code HAR149 to save 50% ) ( More on IATA/ARC ) ( Entertainment Travel Advisors Coalition ) ( Global Business Travel Association ) ( HAR’s event calendar with FAMs, conferences, ship inspections and more ) ( Few notes on things to know when ...
Feb 02, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 91 Steph chats with Lori Speers, Owner & Founder of Levarte Travel about working with multiple host, the difference between a host and a travel agency, having international clients, and business travel expenses. Helpful Resources: ( Host Week!!! Register: https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek ) ( Host Week! Exclusive Specials: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/host-week-discounts-2023 ) Levarte Travel’s Meet the Hosts interview will be on Tuesday, January 2...
Jan 19, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 90 Steph chats with Jennifer Dugan, Chief Family Officer of Dugan's Travels about touching base w/ client post-booking, moving direct RCCL booking to host agency, host restrictions on personal travel, and the best group travel promotion in the new year. Question 00:00 | Welcome to Friday 15! 01:49 | What info to offer client after booking & before trip 06:33 | Can you book a personal trip through a host? 15:10 | Do you have a group travel promotion you can re...
Jan 13, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Welcome to this week's Friday 15 brought to you by our sponsors at Incentive Connection Travel! Today Steph chats about SBA loans to supercharge your agency start, best E&O insurance coverage, and host agency for African travel. Helpful Resources: https://hostagencyreviews.com/hosts/incentive-connection-travel https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/hosted-travel-advisor-income-fee-report-2022 https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-need-eo-insu...
Jan 06, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 88 Steph chats about if experienced advisors were more likely to take the HAR survey, host with one booking system, and can new TA's get $100,000 in gross sales. Question 00:00 | Welcome and meet Steph! 01:27 | Do more experienced advisors take HAR's survey? 06:58 | Are there hosts with one portal to book all suppliers? 11:45 | How hard is it get $100,000 in sales as a newbie? Watch as a video: ( Lots of visuals this episode! ) A list of helpful resources for tod...
Dec 16, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 87 Steph chats about if hosts work with small suppliers, how do you find a host's preferred suppliers if not listed on HAR, and how do you find out information on advisor's average sales and commission. Question 00:00 | Welcome to Friday15! 02:30 | Can you book small suppliers with a host? 05:18 | How to find a host's preferred suppliers 09:19 | How do find data on income, sales, and commissions for specific niches ---------- A list of helpful resources for today...
Dec 09, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 86 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, from Travel Planners International about if you need to experience it to sell a product/destination, Host that does group air? Hard to get timely air quotes. Why? Host Week specials -- should I wait to join? Question 00:00 | Welcome a sneak preview of HAR's latest data 05:45 | Do you need to experience the places you sell? 11:17 | Hosts that do group air? 15:20 | What the heck is up with your host deals?! A list of helpful resources ...
Dec 01, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 84 Steph chats with repeat co-host Kimberly Stirdivant, TourRadar. Which hosts use TourRadar? Is picking a host before getting a travel certification okay? I'm an advisor that wants to also operate as a tour operator . . . Can I be hosted? Helpful Resources: ( Register for Host Week -- It's Free! ) ( Host Agency Review Profiles ) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-training-travel-agent-education https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-advisor...
Nov 26, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 84 Steph chats with Jenn Lee, from Travel Planners International about which hosts allow you to book interline rates, if Host Week be recorded, is it normal for host not to pay commissions when you leave, and if you have a 1099, do you still have to do DBA and sole prop? Helpful Resources: ( Register for Host Week 2023 --- Jan 23-27th. It's free! ) ( Want to speak at Host Week? Submit your Application! ) ( Sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's...
Nov 14, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 84
