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Travel Industry Disruptors welcome! In this weekly podcast, I share, along with featured guests, the actual strategies that will keep your travel business moving forward. We discuss foundations, marketing, sales, client experience, systems, supplier relations, and everything in between to empower you to run an effective and profitable travel business, and not just another travel hobby.For travel agents/advisors, travel suppliers, tour operators, tourism professionals, travel coaches, travel creators, travel business owners, travel agency owners, host agency owners, and travel industry support partners.

Strategic Travel Entrepreneur: Business Tips for Travel Agents/Advisors, Travel Agency Owners, and Travel Industry Entreprene Rita M. Perez

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Travel Industry Disruptors welcome! In this weekly podcast, I share, along with featured guests, the actual strategies that will keep your travel business moving forward. We discuss foundations, marketing, sales, client experience, systems, supplier relations, and everything in between to empower you to run an effective and profitable travel business, and not just another travel hobby.For travel agents/advisors, travel suppliers, tour operators, tourism professionals, travel coaches, travel creators, travel business owners, travel agency owners, host agency owners, and travel industry support partners.

    Ep 152 What Travel Clients Want to See on your Social Media Feed

    Ep 152 What Travel Clients Want to See on your Social Media Feed

    Hootsuite came out with a Social Media Consumer Report and I'm sharing the findings with you and how you can apply them to your travel business :)In this episode, I share:· What consumers want to see on social media· What you can do to build a high-value following· What you can do to gain more exposure on social media· and so much more!Enjoy (and take action)!Join the Cruise Content Library: https://programs.steeryour...

    • 45 min
    Ep 151 How Web Search and Social Media Work Together

    Ep 151 How Web Search and Social Media Work Together

    My mom changed Mother's Day plans on me and I got a lesson in the synergy between a web search and social media--which of course means, I've got to share it with you :) Take a peek into how my brain works when it comes to searching for things, which is probably how many of your travel clients are also thinking.In this episode, I share:· Why you need to have both a web and social media presence· Making it easy for potential clients to do business wit...

    • 31 min
    Ep 150 The Best in Travel Tech in 2024

    Ep 150 The Best in Travel Tech in 2024

    The 2nd Annual Travel Tech Audio Summit went live on Global Travel Advisor Day, 5/1/2024. Listen in to hear incredible stories of entrepreneurship and learn about some of the amazing tech you as travel advisors, or even suppliers, can take advantage of.Special thank you to our Summit Featured Speakers:David Shulll, CEO at TernLiana Rowan and Chanell Facey, Co-Founders at GroupedDan Green, Co-Founder and CTO at Faye Whitney Shindelar, Founder at The Hive Lisa Watson, Founder at FyndTrave...

    • 54 min
    Ep 149 The 5 Keys to Travel Agency Profitability with Jenn Lee

    Ep 149 The 5 Keys to Travel Agency Profitability with Jenn Lee

    Ready to make your travel business profitable? I'm so stinking excited to welcome travel industry powerhouse, Jenn Lee, to the podcast! Join us as we share what we feel are the five keys to profitability for your travel agency.In this episode, we share:· Some of the differences between the IC and Franchise models of business· The shift you need to make within to step into your CEO role· Prioritizing paying yourself as an age...

    • 48 min
    Ep 148 Cultivating Relationships to Fuel Success (A Tribute to Edouard Jean)

    Ep 148 Cultivating Relationships to Fuel Success (A Tribute to Edouard Jean)

    We lost a very dear friend in the industry this week, Edouard Jean. He was the owner of Massive Travels and was very active with ASTA having served as Chapter President, and was getting ready to start a campaign for the Board.He was a champion for minorities in the industry, as well, having served as a Board Member of the Association of Black Travel Professionals, and many other organizations.This episode is a tribute to him and his legacy of service. I'm sharing his full intervie...

    • 54 min
    Ep 147 4 Steps to Finding your Next Travel Agency Leads

    Ep 147 4 Steps to Finding your Next Travel Agency Leads

    We just wrapped up a 4-Week Series on where to find leads according to various travel agency niches. Now it's time to take action and align your goals with a personalized plan!In this episode, I share:· The importance of focus and confidence to take help you take action· Targeting a specific niche rather than a broader audience· Using Q2 to really challenge yourself to take action and experiment to see what works· &nb...

    • 31 min

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