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The Lounge with Travefy Academy Travefy Academy
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Join Travefy as we speak with industry leaders, experts and veterans to hear their story on how they built their business and their perspectives on where the industry is going. Welcome to The Lounge.
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Podcast #82 – Travel Industry News: Legal Changes & What They Could Mean for You with Jeffrey Ment
Join us as Attorney Jeff Ment unpacks the latest travel industry news, including DOT airplane refund rules and FTC non-compete potential changes coming later this year. Learn how these developments could impact your business and discover strategies to stay legally prepared for upcoming changes. Don’t miss this essential guide for your business!Show Notes:Visit The Ment Law Group WebsiteTop Resources to Stay Up-to-Date with Industry News:Mark Pestronk’s articles at Travel WeeklyTravelAge WestT...
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#81 - Unlocking Social Media Potential: Expert Advice for Travel Advisors with Amber Zakem
Dive into the powerful world of social media with Owner of Haus Social, Amber Zakem. In this episode, she shares her essential tips for travel advisors, from choosing the right platform to leveraging AI for content creation. Whether you're just starting out or looking to stay ahead of trends, Amber's insights on using Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and other powerful tools will transform your social media game!Show Notes:Visit Haus Social WebsiteFind Haus Social on Facebook, Instagram, or Li...
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#80: Maximize Your Marketing Impact with "The Rule of Three" Method by Mary Charleson
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with the endless marketing opportunities and strategies you can apply to your business? In this episode, we chat with marketing educator, Mary Charleson, on how travel advisors can use her rule-of-3 packing method when it comes to marketing. Mary breaks down how to simplify your marketing strategy and best of all, make it all work together seamlessly. We also chat about current marketing trends and different ideas that advisors can apply into their own marketi...
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#79 - Fee Foundations: Building Your Pricing Structure as a Travel Advisor with Jennifer Jacob
In this episode, we chat about the essential steps for travel advisors to establish their service fee structure with industry expert, Jennifer Jacob! Gain insights into tailoring fees based on niche, geographical considerations, and transitioning into fee charging for the first time. Jennifer shares actionable strategies to develop an objective approach rooted in expense analysis, time tracking, and trip complexity assessment, ensuring sustainable pricing for your business.Show Notes:Get TIQU...
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#78: Growing Your Business by Creating Strategic Client Connections with Morris Sims
In this episode, we chat with Morris Sims who shares how to create a proactive strategy to getting new and more clients to your business. Morris challenges conventional approaches and emphasizes the importance of crafting a compelling introduction. Learn actionable strategies for visibility across social media, email marketing, events, and personal interactions. Morris also shares his game-changing 3-List Process with us so be sure to grab a pen and paper while you listen!Show Notes:Visit Tra...
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#77 - A Story of Passion-Driven Travel: Finding Your Niche & Standing Out with Erin Novodvorsky
In this episode, we chat with Erin Novodvorsky, Lead Consultant at The Geek Travel Agent. Join us as Erin takes us through her journey in the travel industry, where she transformed her business by aligning it with her passions and expertise. Erin shares her pivot from selling travel that didn't resonate with her to focusing on unique niches such as pop culture travel. From movie and TV show-inspired tours to crafting K-Pop vacations, Erin found her clients and her calling. Her journey and ins...