The No BS Travel Advisor™️

Marcie Muensterman

Welcome to The No BS Travel Advisor®️ Podcast. I’m Marcie Muensterman, your no-filter, tell-it-like-it-is disrupted of the travel industry. Marcie is also a dedicated ORIGINAL course writer and coach/mentor for advisors struggling with burnout who need inspiration from someone who has been there, done that. If you’re here, chances are you’re sick of the outdated hustle culture that’s been burning you out, the b******t advice from “experts” or agency owners that doesn’t work, and the constant feeling of spinning your wheels with outdated 24/7 mindset. A love letter to TAs from Marcie: Friend, I’ve been there, and I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way. I’ve spent 19+ years curating dream vacations for thousands of clients and I sell $1,000,000 every year in travel working less than 20 hours a week, setting boundaries, offering white-glove concierge care and building loyal relationships with my following. I have figured out how to make 6-figures working less than 20 hours a week. But what really lights me up now? Helping travel advisors like you stop the b******t, find your voice, and build a business that feels as good as it looks. This isn’t another fluff-filled podcast with tips you’ve heard a hundred times. F*ck no. Here, we get raw. We get real. We talk about the hard shit no one else wants to say out loud. In every episode, I’ll bring you the real stories of your colleagues and my own journey, the strategies I have taught them, and straight-up truths you need to hear, whether it’s how to set boundaries, ditch toxic hosts, or finally charge what you’re worth. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and, if I do my job right, you’ll walk away ready to light your business on fire, in the best way possible, clapping from your car! In each episode, you’ll have at least three takeaways that you can start RIGHT NOW without a dollar spent to make your business better by tomorrow! And, you’ll hear their UNPOPULAR opinions each week, because you konw my “bitter ass” likes to STIR THE F*****G POT. So, grab a coffee, a cocktail, or whatever keeps you going, and let’s get into it. This is The No BS Travel Advisor®️ Podcast—where we rewrite the rules, one badass travel advisor at a time. Oh and follow me on IG for all the "bitter" pot stirring: https://www.instagram.com/nobstraveladvisormarcie?igsh=eGE4dWQ3ZHZpajBv&utm_source=qr Or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobstraveladvisormarcie?_r=1&_t=ZT-920CGA5VUIY

  1. 4D AGO

    Stop Saying “Use a Travel Agent”: The Language That’s Killing Your Value

    Marcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness  ________________________________________________________________ Stop Saying “Use a Travel Agent”: The Language That’s Killing Your Value In this episode of the No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie Muensterman breaks down how phrases like “use a travel agent,” “I’m free,” and “agents should be free” quietly undermine the entire travel advisor industry. Using a powerful softball-life lesson about identity and mistakes, Marcie connects brain chemistry, confidence, and marketing language, then calls out the “free to use” messaging that attracts tire-kickers, ghosters, and bargain behavior. This is not a fee episode, it’s a positioning episode. Marcie shares her own history as a destination wedding specialist who did most weddings without charging, explains how “free” language contributed to burnout, and gives a simple script shift: hire me / partner with me / work with me. What You’ll Learn: Why “use a travel agent” makes you sound interchangeable and disposable How “I’m free” attracts people who value free (and treat you accordingly) The hidden harm of advisors shaming other advisors for charging fees The mindset + marketing shift from “usable” to hireable A simple language audit you can do today to elevate your brand instantly Key Talking Points: You are not defined by mistakes (softball lesson → business confidence) Language changes how you perceive yourself and how prospects perceive you “Free” doesn’t communicate value; it communicates scarcity and desperation “Use” is commodity language. Professionals get hired, not used “Free to use” = magnet for tire kickers, ghosters, and endless quoting You don’t get paid until clients book + travel (so “free” is factually misleading in practice) You can position professionally even if you don’t charge a fee Industry reality: fee-charging is common and normalized publicly in the industry press and org messaging (but this episode isn’t about forcing fees) Stats / Sources Mentioned: Host Agency Reviews: At least 50% of advisors who are hosted charge fees. Host Agency Reviews: 75% of independent advisors reported charging fees (2020 independent fee report): https://hostagencyreviews.com/  ASTA acknowledges that upwards of 72% of advisors charge professional fees: https://www.asta.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/ASTA/2025-astapresskit.pdf  / ​​https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/asta-travel-agent-fees  Travel Weekly summary of a WTAAA report: 55% of agencies charge fees and Travel Weekly’s 2024 survey found 44% overall charge fees: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Survey-shows-that-travel-advisors-have-lots-of-new-clients    “If you keep saying ‘use me’ and ‘I’m free,’ don’t be surprised when you become disposable.” “Language is training your prospects how to treat you.” “When you say ‘use me,’ you attract people who will use you.” “You are not a Kleenex. No one is using you.” Your Homework:  Do a “language audit” across your IG bio, website, pinned posts, DMs, and reels Replace use / free with hire / partner / work with Share this episode with a newer advisor who’s still using “free to use” messaging DM Marcie and tell her what shift you made and what changed immediately Chapters:  00:00 – Softball weekend + the mindset lesson (you are not your mistakes) 04:45 – Why language changes brain chemistry and confidence 07:10 – The phrases that are undermining advisors: “use” + “free” 10:25 – Why this is NOT a fee episode (it’s positioning) 13:05 – Marcie’s destination wedding era + burnout from “free” positioning 18:30 – “It’s giving desperate” — what prospects feel through your marketing 22:10 – Patty’s story: “use ChatGPT instead of an agent” + advisors defending “free” 26:40 – The Dollar Tree prostitute quote (and why it stings because it’s true) 31:10 – What “free” attracts: tire kickers, ghosters, endless quoting 35:35 – The “we don’t get paid until they travel” reality 39:10 – The language shift: hire me / partner with me / work with me 43:20 – How to coach others without being rude (and why we need industry accountability) 47:30 – Quick fee reality + why shaming either side hurts all of us 51:30 – The language audit challenge + closing hype   SEO Keywords  stop saying use a travel agent travel advisor language travel agent positioning travel advisor marketing travel advisor perceived value hire a travel advisor Secondary keywords: “travel agents are free” myth “free travel agent” marketing travel advisor boundaries tire kickers and ghosting travel clients travel advisor professionalism travel agent consultation value Long-tail keywords (great for YouTube + blog): why saying “I’m free” attracts bad travel clients how to position yourself as a travel advisor without charging fees why “use a travel agent” undermines the travel industry how travel advisors get paid commission timeline how to stop being price shopped as a travel advisor

    40 min
  2. FEB 13

    Stop Treating Your Travel Business Like a Situationship

    Marcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness  ________________________________________________________________ This episode is part anniversary reflection, part business intervention. On her 19th wedding anniversary, Marcie Muensterman draws a bold parallel between marriage and building a travel business. Because here’s the truth: you cannot build long-term success with casual ass energy. If you want commitment-level results, you need commitment-level standards. In this episode, Marcie talks about: The difference between dating your business and being married to it Why burnout is often a boundary problem How toxic host relationships mirror unhealthy partnerships The danger of 16-hour workdays Why six-figure travel advisors don’t operate like employees The symbolism of the Year of the Horse (momentum, stamina, independence) How to reset your business without burning it down The real reason you’re stuck (and how to fix it) This is not fluffy motivation. This is accountability wrapped in love. If you’ve been: Working nonstop and feeling resentful Afraid to leave a bad host Scared to charge fees Hoping someone else fixes your business This episode is your wake-up call. 💌 Homework Assignment: Write a love letter to your future CEO self. Seal it. Open it one year from now. Because long-game energy builds long-term wealth. ⏱ Chapters  00:00 The Mic Meltdown & Why Little Things Derail Big Days 04:30 19 Years of Marriage & What It Taught Me About Business 09:15 Dating Your Business vs. Being Married to It 14:40 Burnout Is a Boundary Problem 20:25 The 16-Hour Workday Intervention 27:10 Toxic Hosts & Red Flags You’re Ignoring 33:50 Year of the Horse: Momentum, Stamina & Independence 40:20 Why You Can’t Build Six Figures with Casual Effort 47:15 Leaving My 70/30 Split & Rebuilding in 2018 54:30 The Love Letter Assignment to Your Future CEO Self 59:00 Final Thoughts: Commit or Quit (But Stop Hovering) 🔎 SEO Keywords Primary Keywords: travel advisor business tips how to grow a travel agency travel agent burnout six figure travel advisor travel advisor boundaries leaving a host agency charging travel planning fees 1099 travel advisor building a luxury travel business travel agent business coaching Secondary Keywords: year of the horse business meaning entrepreneur marriage analogy long-term business commitment host agency red flags travel agent commission split how to avoid burnout as a travel advisor CEO mindset for travel advisors

    42 min
  3. FEB 6

    What Travel Advisors Are Really Selling (It’s Not the Trip)

    Marcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness  Most travel advisors got into this industry because they love travel, planning, and helping people, not because they dreamed of funnels, CRMs, consults, and closing calls.  And then reality really hits: this is a sales and marketing business and NOT for what you think you are selling… and most host training barely touches that part. In this episode, Marcie breaks down the truth: you’re not selling the resort, the itinerary, or the “deal.” You’re selling you! You have to clearly demonstrate your energy, personality, process, boundaries, expertise, and the experience only you can provide. She shares her iconic “Red Wagon of Tomatoes” story (and how her first VIP client taught her demand, positioning, and value at age seven), plus why oversharing your personality (not your supplier secrets) is the fastest way to build trust and stop getting ghosted. You’ll also hear how Marcie thinks about “like/know/trust,” why “quote me in the DMs” is killing your conversions, and how to build a sales process that actually works with your brain, especially if you need help fully understanding your own processes. Deal alert: use PODCAST11 to save 11%. And from Feb 1–28, all courses are automatically 14% off at www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses. Episode chapters (with timestamps) 00:00 Welcome + Florida is freezing (rude)02:10 The truth: you’re in sales… but not selling what you think05:15 “You’re selling YOU” and why most TA training skips this08:10 Why advisors join: excitement, helping, travel obsession — not marketing12:45 Host websites + the fantasy of “beach laptop life” (please stop)16:10 Why you’re overwhelmed: no one explained the whole job18:40 Like/Know/Trust isn’t outdated — and it’s your real job20:30 Furniture store story: why personality sells more than product27:00 Oversharing, politics, and filtering for aligned clients31:50 Deal-chasers and why your marketing attracts what you tolerate35:20 Wagon of tomatoes story: your first VIP client + value lesson43:45 The real sale: experience, connection, reliability, trust47:10 Stop proving your expertise and start being a real human50:30 Why “kick them out if they didn’t book with you” is broke energy54:00 Why consistency builds trust (and post-and-ghost kills it)56:40 Closing: show up as YOU, ask for review, final truth bomb SEO keywords  travel advisor sales travel agent sales training travel advisor marketing how to get travel clients how to sell travel services sell yourself as a travel advisor travel advisor consultation process stop sending quotes in DMs travel advisor lead generation travel advisor personal brand like know trust travel industry how to attract aligned clients travel advisor boundaries travel advisor content strategy Facebook group marketing for travel agents social selling for travel advisors ADHD systems for travel advisors travel advisor workflow sales process for travel agents how to stop being ghosted by travel clients SEO Phrases: “why travel advisors don’t make money” “travel agent marketing is hard” “how to stop tire kickers as a travel advisor” “how to charge fees as a travel advisor” “what travel advisors are really selling”________________________________________________________________ You are in sales — pretending you aren’t doesn’t change that You’re not selling travel: you’re selling your process + your energy + your expertise Most advisors join the industry because they love travel… and then get blindsided by marketing Hosts teach backend + suppliers teach products but most don’t teach how to close travel deals. Like/Know/Trust still runs the entire damn game Why quoting in DMs attracts deal shoppers and ghosters Why personality creates faster trust than “look at this resort” posts The wagon of tomatoes story: demand, VIP clients, and pricing confidence Alignment matters: deal-chasers refer deal-chasers Consistency builds reliability → reliability builds trust → trust builds sales

    57 min
  4. JAN 30

    Why Overworked Travel Advisors Struggle to Scale

    Marcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness  On this episode of the No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie Muensterman delivers big-sister tough love to travel advisors who say they want growth, freedom, and scale but refuse to slow down long enough to actually take the time to make it happen. Marcie shares what she sees constantly in her DMs: advisors who want to hire, onboard more revenue, travel laptop-free, spend more time with family, or start a second business — yet have no plan, no systems, and no follow-through.  Courses sit unopened. Coaching goes unimplemented. Conferences inspire… nothing. This episode is a candid conversation about taking personal responsibility, why trying to build a business in the “nooks and crannies” never works, and how refusing to pause is the fastest way to stay stuck. Marcie also shares a real-time example from her own business, where she has intentionally closed her travel calendar and said no to short-term money in order to focus on long-term sustainability, support, and growth. If you feel busy, overwhelmed, behind, or frustrated that “nothing ever changes,” this episode will help you understand why and what needs to change first. This episode is for you if: You feel like your business controls you, rather than the other way around. You’ve invested in courses or coaching but haven’t implemented. You want more time, flexibility, or freedom, but don’t know how to create it. You’re stuck reacting instead of leading. You know something has to change, but you haven’t chosen what yet. Key Takeaways: Why you can’t build a scalable business in leftover time How constant urgency destroys long-term growth Why boundaries are a leadership skill, not a personality flaw The importance of choosing ONE priority at a time How slowing down now creates freedom later This is coaching through care, but it’s also a wake-up call. Feeling overwhelmed, busy, and stuck in your travel business? In this Thoughtful Thursday episode, Marcie Muensterman breaks down why travel advisors who want growth, freedom, and scale often stay trapped in reaction mode — and what it really takes to change that. This episode covers boundaries, systems, responsibility, and why you can’t build a business in the “nooks and crannies” of your life. 🧠 SEO KEYWORDS / PHRASES travel advisor burnout travel advisor business growth travel advisor coaching scaling a travel business travel advisor boundaries overwhelmed travel agent systems for travel advisors travel advisor workflows hiring a VA travel business running a travel agency travel advisor mindset business planning for travel advisors ⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS (GREAT FOR SEO + CLIPS) 00:00 – Why This Episode Matters 04:30 – The Pattern Showing Up in Advisor DMs 10:15 – Wanting Growth Without a Plan 17:40 – The Lie of “Nooks and Crannies” 25:10 – Radical Responsibility in Business 32:20 – Why This Isn’t a Host or Client Problem 38:00 – Choosing Patience Over Immediate Money 45:10 – One Priority at a Time Framework 53:30 – Why Nothing Changes If You Don’t

    41 min
  5. JAN 23

    From Isolation to Connection: Building Community as a Travel Advisor

    Marcie Muensterman Facebook Groups Course: https://thetraveladvisormarcie.com/fb-group-course Podcast11 saves 11% Maximize Your Travel Advisor Business: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness  In this deeply personal episode of the No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie Muensterman pulls back the curtain on something most travel advisors quietly struggle with: loneliness in the independent travel industry. As she celebrates three years of building the Maximize Your Travel Advisor Business Facebook community and her coaching business, Marcie shares the unfiltered story of how imposter syndrome almost stopped her from creating the space that thousands of advisors now call home. She talks openly about building community from scratch, putting people over profit, and why your host agency was never meant to meet your emotional, relational, or growth needs. This episode is not anti-host but it is pro-connection. And, sometimes, you have to create community outside of where you are contracted. Marcie explores why isolation is so common in the travel industry, how the shift to independent contracting changed everything, and why real growth doesn’t come from courses, training and product knowledge. It does come from relationships, peer support, and honest conversations. She explains how to find (or become) a travel advisor bestie, how to create your own mastermind or accountability group, and why leadership starts with being brave enough to reach out first. Packed with real-life stories, from leaving agencies, losing “friendships,” building new ones, moving across the country, and finding connections again,  this episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to do this alone. If you’ve ever felt like a satellite floating through this business by yourself, this episode is your permission slip to build the room you wish existed. 🔑 SEO KEYWORDS travel advisor communitytravel advisor lonelinessindependent travel advisor supporttravel advisor networkingtravel advisor mastermindtravel advisor bestiebuilding a travel advisor communityFacebook groups for travel advisorstravel industry isolationMarcie MuenstermanNo BS Travel Advisor Podcasttravel advisor accountability groupcollaboration in the travel industry 🎧 UPDATED PODCAST CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome + Three Years of Building Community03:12 – Why Maximize Exists and the Standards Behind It06:45 – Imposter Syndrome and Starting Before Feeling Ready11:40 – Why So Many Travel Advisors Feel Lonely16:55 – The Shift to Independent Contracting and Isolation21:30 – Your Host Is Not Your Community (And That’s Not a Diss)27:10 – Finding or Creating a Travel Advisor Bestie32:20 – Peer, Stretch, and Connector Relationships Explained38:05 – Creating Your Own Mastermind or Accountability Group44:10 – Moving, Starting Over, and Building Community from Scratch52:30 – Losing Relationships When You Leave an Agency58:40 – Why Collaboration Beats Competition1:05:15 – Real-Life Examples of Community in Action1:11:45 – Vulnerability, Confidence, and Being Seen1:17:20 – Final Permission Slip: Build the Room Yourself Let’s Talk About Community (The Real Kind)

    45 min
  6. JAN 16

    Motherhood and Travel Business Ownership: You Don’t Have Certainty

    Marcie Muensterman Use PODCAST11 to save 11% on my Signature Courses _______________________________________________________________________________ Motherhood and Travel Business Ownership: You Don’t Have Certainty Content Note: Mentions pregnancy loss, infertility, and special-needs parenting. If that’s not for you today, skip to the business sections. SummaryIn this No BS episode, Marcie connects parenting and entrepreneurship, especially the parts no one warns you about. From pregnancy loss to raising two very different teens and navigating special-needs realities, she shows how those muscles, including advocacy, logistics, pivots, and patience, are the same ones that make a durable travel business.  You’ll learn why results are lagging indicators, how to operate without certainty, how to turn lived experience into a legitimate niche, what inputs actually move revenue, and why breaks are strategy (not failure). If you’ve felt “behind,” you’ll hear how you’re in the middle, and that’s exactly where growth happens. What you’ll learn (bullets for players/podcast apps): Why are results in both parenting and business lagging indicators How to operate when you never have all the answers “Your niche might choose you”: turning real life into legitimate expertise The difference between preparation and certainty (and why the latter never arrives on time) How to take strategic breaks without burning your business to the ground Links & Resources: Join my free FB group: Maximize Your Travel Advisor Business → [https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness] Programs & courses → [https://thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses] Say hi on IG → [https://www.instagram.com/nobstraveladvisormarcie/] Share this episode with a travel bestie → [https://thetraveladvisormarcie.com/no-bs-travel-advisor-podcast] Podcast11 to save on Signature Courses Chapters / Timestamps Use these as chapter markers in your host platform. They’ll match a ~42–48 min read at a natural pace. 00:00 Trigger warning (loss, infertility, child-lessness, special-needs) 02:00 Dad’s line & thesis: results are lagging indicators 05:00 My two pregnancy losses, and the messy beginning 09:00 Two pregnancies, two different kids, same house—different parents (why comparison is useless) 12:30 Special-needs reality: structure, advocacy, pivots—aka entrepreneurship training 16:30 Coming back to travel, starting over at zero, hiring a coach 20:00 Preparation vs certainty; why “done and dusted” doesn’t exist 24:00 Business parallels: inputs that compound, outputs that lag 28:00 Breaks as a strategy  31:30 Boundaries, people-pleasing, and owning your decisions 35:00 The niche that chooses you (accessible, multi-gen, complex FITs) 38:00 Mantras for the hard days + the “decide now, learn later” CTA 41:00 Close & love note to late bloomers Keywords / Tags: travel advisor coach, travel agent business, entrepreneurship for moms, special-needs parenting, accessible travel niche, group travel coach, travel business mindset, consistency over perfection, inputs vs outputs, business without certainty, parenting and business, burnout recovery, Facebook group marketing for travel agents

    40 min
  7. JAN 9

    Be Obsessed or Be Overlooked: Authentic, Savage Honesty in the Travel Industry

    Marcie Muensterman Use PODCAST11 to save 11% on my Signature Courses _______________________________________________________________________________ Be Obsessed or Be Overlooked: Authentic, Savage Honesty in the Travel Industry Be Obsessed or you’ll be overlooked…  This one’s for the advisors still tiptoeing around other people’s opinions. I’m done apologizing for telling you to show up more, sell yourself harder, and build the private Facebook group that actually converts. We unpack why “being obsessed” isn't a toxic hustle. Instead, it’s devotion, discipline, and the decision that your business matters more than the people in the cheap seats. We talk about content that actually sells (not checkbox posts), firing tire-kickers in the DMs, blocking the noise, raising your minimums, and getting unapologetically serious about money in 2026. If you needed permission to go all-in, you just got it. Being your most authentic, savagely honest self. You’ll learn: The difference between obsession and burnout, and how to stay in the healthy zone. Why your content feels bland (and how to make it savagely honest + specific). How to stop managing other people’s opinions and start managing your pipeline. What to do with tire-kickers, haters, and “too much” comments. Why your commission split is capping you and the math that proves it. What to post, how often, and why “being annoying” is a myth. Links & resources: Join my free FB group: Maximize Your Travel Advisor Business: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness  First Class Community™ (my Facebook Groups course) + January content calendar. Get the course here: https://thetraveladvisormarcie.com/fb-group-course  “Judgy-Face” post challenge prompt (mentioned in the episode). Henry Cloud book I referenced regarding “losing your awesome”: Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward CTA: Listen, screenshot, tag me, and tell me one thing you’ll obsess over for the next 30 days. Then go block someone who’s stealing your focus. Chapters with Timestamps 00:00 – Cold open: Why “obsession” is the unlock02:05 – First Class Community audits: what you’re doing right… and what’s missing05:18 – Checkbox marketing vs. authentic, sales-driving content08:40 – Obsession ≠ toxic hustle; devotion, discipline, and focus11:22 – Stop apologizing: block, ban, bless, and move on14:10 – You’re the expert (even if you’re new) — bring your past skills16:25 – Social media reality: pick one platform and go all-in19:03 – Share your face, tell the truth, and quit over-editing22:11 – Fire the tire-kickers (scripts + boundaries)25:36 – Post with a spine: unpopular opinions, judgy-face challenge28:14 – Haters as content fuel; take a stance (airlines, resorts, etc.)31:02 – Money talk: minimum spends, newsletters, and frequency that actually works34:15 – Commission splits: why 60/40 will strangle your income37:08 – Hosts, community, and creating your own support system39:30 – Your 2026 mandate: obsess over the work that moves money41:20 – Wrap: pick your obsession and execute (then block the rest) SEO Keywords travel advisor coaching, travel agent marketing, private Facebook group strategy, Facebook groups for travel advisors, First Class Community course, travel advisor content ideas, travel advisor mindset, sales mindset for travel agents, how to fire tire kickers, niche marketing for travel agents, commission split 90/10 vs 60/40, travel host agency advice, how often to post in Facebook groups, travel advisor fees, raise minimum spend travel agent, travel advisor email newsletter frequency, authentic marketing for travel agents, blocking haters in business, obsession vs burnout, build a profitable travel business

    52 min
  8. 12/26/2025

    Alignment = Profit: Fix Your Calendar, Systems, and Client Boundaries

    Marcie Muensterman Use PODCAST11 to save 11% on my Signature Courses _______________________________________________________________________________ Feeling “busy” but still not making the money you want? In this episode, Marcie, your No BS Travel Advisor Coach, calls out the real reason your travel business feels chaotic: mismanaged time, weak workflows, and boundaries that don’t stick. We’re talking about the habits that quietly drain your revenue—quoting in DMs, instant replies, random trainings, pointless events, overthinking content, and saying yes to things with zero ROI—and the CEO-level shifts that actually create freedom: calendar control, alignment, automation, and repeatable systems. This is the episode for travel advisors who want to grow faster in 2026 without burnout, and who are ready to stop treating their time like it’s optional. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why “busy” is not a personality trait… it’s usually a profit problem The biggest daily time-wasters travel advisors normalize (and why it keeps you broke) How to stop training clients to expect you 24/7 (and still deliver great service) What “alignment” really means (hint: not fonts and brand colors) Why you don’t need more trainings, events, or FAM trips—you need a plan How workflows + systems create consistency, confidence, and better clients Why your business can’t run on “random tasks” and vibes (sorry, it just can’t) The CEO move that changes everything: audit your time and protect your best hours Connect with Mary Beth Lynn: https://www.assistantsthatwork.com/  Join her Travel Advisor Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifechangingassistants    Real Talk: The Biggest Time Wasters for Travel Advisors If you’re doing these regularly, you’re not “busy”… you’re bleeding time: Answering texts, DMs, calls, and emails at all hours Checking email nonstop instead of batching Rewriting the same replies instead of using templates Quoting trips in DMs for unqualified leads Saying yes to last-minute “quick checks” (nothing is quick) Overthinking content, Canva-ing everything to death, and posting inconsistently Going to conferences, supplier lunches, and trainings with no ROI plan Multi-tasking constantly and finishing nothing Action Step (Do This This Week) Audit your time for 2 weeks: Write down what you do each day Label each activity as: Revenue / Reputation / Relationships / or B******t Then choose one change to implement (and yes—turn on an out-of-office if needed) Mentioned in This Episode Mary Beth Lynn’s “Gold Couch Series” (alignment + CEO foundations) coming in Q1 2026. If You Loved This Episode… Leave a 5-star review (it tells me it’s worth keeping these solo episodes going) Share it with a travel advisor friend who’s constantly “busy” and constantly stressed Want systems, boundaries, and a real sales process? Check out my programs inside my world (you know where to find me). Save 11% using code PODCAST on all my Signature Courses: https://thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses    SEO Keywords (for search + platforms) travel advisor time management, travel advisor workflows, travel advisor systems, travel agent boundaries, travel advisor burnout, travel agent productivity, travel business alignment, travel advisor CEO mindset, stop quoting in DMs, travel agent automation, travel advisor marketing consistency, travel advisor social media burnout, travel advisor ROI, travel agent conferences worth it, travel advisor client boundaries, 20 hour workweek travel advisor

    44 min

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Welcome to The No BS Travel Advisor®️ Podcast. I’m Marcie Muensterman, your no-filter, tell-it-like-it-is disrupted of the travel industry. Marcie is also a dedicated ORIGINAL course writer and coach/mentor for advisors struggling with burnout who need inspiration from someone who has been there, done that. If you’re here, chances are you’re sick of the outdated hustle culture that’s been burning you out, the b******t advice from “experts” or agency owners that doesn’t work, and the constant feeling of spinning your wheels with outdated 24/7 mindset. A love letter to TAs from Marcie: Friend, I’ve been there, and I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way. I’ve spent 19+ years curating dream vacations for thousands of clients and I sell $1,000,000 every year in travel working less than 20 hours a week, setting boundaries, offering white-glove concierge care and building loyal relationships with my following. I have figured out how to make 6-figures working less than 20 hours a week. But what really lights me up now? Helping travel advisors like you stop the b******t, find your voice, and build a business that feels as good as it looks. This isn’t another fluff-filled podcast with tips you’ve heard a hundred times. F*ck no. Here, we get raw. We get real. We talk about the hard shit no one else wants to say out loud. In every episode, I’ll bring you the real stories of your colleagues and my own journey, the strategies I have taught them, and straight-up truths you need to hear, whether it’s how to set boundaries, ditch toxic hosts, or finally charge what you’re worth. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and, if I do my job right, you’ll walk away ready to light your business on fire, in the best way possible, clapping from your car! In each episode, you’ll have at least three takeaways that you can start RIGHT NOW without a dollar spent to make your business better by tomorrow! And, you’ll hear their UNPOPULAR opinions each week, because you konw my “bitter ass” likes to STIR THE F*****G POT. So, grab a coffee, a cocktail, or whatever keeps you going, and let’s get into it. This is The No BS Travel Advisor®️ Podcast—where we rewrite the rules, one badass travel advisor at a time. Oh and follow me on IG for all the "bitter" pot stirring: https://www.instagram.com/nobstraveladvisormarcie?igsh=eGE4dWQ3ZHZpajBv&utm_source=qr Or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobstraveladvisormarcie?_r=1&_t=ZT-920CGA5VUIY

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