Lecture Notes: Travel Business Success Tips

Introduction

• Presentation by top travel bookers sharing their tips for success in the travel business.
• Each speaker provides insights and strategies to implement into your travel business.

Stephanie Cluder

• First director in Maine, a four-star director with Planet Marketing.
• Century Club member and top 100 income earner globally.
• Tip: Be Willing to Learn
  • Empty your preconceived notions and be open to new knowledge.
  • Surround yourself with knowledgeable individuals.
  • Don’t rush to learn everything at once; use recorded resources.
  • Embrace the process and be coachable.

Georgina Smith

• Ambassador in Intella Travel from the UK.
• Tip: Be Consistent and Visible
  • Consistently share what you do with friends and family.
  • Don’t be a "secret agent"; openly promote your services.
  • Consistency leads to larger and repeat bookings.

Joy Simpson

• Two-star director, building a team and empowering others.
• Tip: Focus on Relationships
  • Building relationships is key to gaining trust in the business.
  • Trust leads to more opportunities in bookings and team building.

Andrea Taylor

• Pinnacle agent, sold $331,000 in travel in 2023.
• Tip: Consistency and Customer Service
  • Keep posting on social media, even if engagement seems low.
  • Provide excellent service to turn one-time clients into repeat ones.

Jen Smith

• Celebrated seven years in the business.
• Tip: Launch Your Business Early
  • Don’t wait until you know everything; start and learn along the way.
  • Use available resources and reach out to leaders for help.

Jamie Tores

• Pinnacle agent and one-star director.
• Tip: Don’t Be a Secret Agent
  • Make sure people are aware of your business through consistent visibility.
  • Treat it like a brick-and-mortar business, with regular "open" hours.

Cindy Bergam

• Queen of the Gold Star Travel Crew.
• Tip: Set Aggressive Goals
  • Be aggressive in setting and pursuing goals, especially in the rep side of the business.
  • Constantly talk to people about travel and opportunities.

Brienne Moore

• Pinnacle agent focusing on referrals.
• Tip: Care for Initial Customers
  • Excellent service to initial clients can lead to referrals and repeat business.
  • Treat your business seriously, maintain consistency.

Kenzie King

• Two-star director with a focus on consistency.
• Tip: Stay Consistent
  • Consistency differs for each individual, but it’s essential for success.
  • Stay ready to avoid needing to "get ready."

Jane’s Tips

• Leverage referrals from friends, family, and colleagues.
• Don’t project your own budget onto clients; ask about their spending range.

Conclusion

• Upcoming training session on January 13th for in-depth learning on growing and scaling a travel business.