Passports, Profits and Pixie Dust | Business Systems, Coaching & Marketing for Travel Agents

Lindsay Dollinger
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Welcome to the Passports, Profits and Pixie Dust podcast! Host Lindsay Dollinger shares tips, strategies, stories, and inspiring interviews from women entrepreneurs who are doing the things that will help you grow your purpose-driven business you want without burnout...with some pixie dust (FUN) sprinkled in! On this show we talk building a community on and off line, social media strategies, productivity methods, emails and funnels, and so much more! Are you ready to be empowered to start or up-level your business so you can earn the income you deserve to live the life of your dreams? It's time to create and own your magic! About Lindsay: Lindsay is a women’s lead generation coach, podcast host, high school Spanish teacher, dog mama to Bella, and Disney lover! She lives in Ohio with her younger sister and their rescue dog (from Puerto Rico), Bella. She's obsessed with all things Disney (the parks, movies, studying the business model, and RunDisney races). She started in business in network marketing in 2016. Needing an outlet to feel fulfilled after her mom passed away from a nearly 17 year battle with breast cancer in 2015, she quickly found that she was obsessed with helping other women also grow their businesses, and her coaching business very organically grew from her success in her own business and helping others on her team. She started this podcast in 2020 to share not only her own business advice and tips as she's on the journey herself, but also to interview other motivational women to share with YOU ! Additionally, she has always loved Disney, and one of the things she does “on the side” is work as a travel advisor specializing in Disney and cruising. So, it was very natural for her to add her Disney-inspired branding into her business coaching, and the rest is history! Ways to work with Lindsay: Join the Travel Agent Marketing Studio, a monthly membership for travel advisors who want social media marketing checked off their list. Get on the waitlist for 1:1 coaching or her next retreat! Looking for a host agency? Join her team at At Last I See The World Travel. https://www.lindsaydollinger.com**The opinions expressed by Lindsay Dollinger on this podcast, her website, or her social media accounts are those of her own and are not those of any other company she partners with.

  1. 1D AGO

    453: I Was Tired of Using PTO for Every Trip… What Nobody Tells You About Becoming a Travel Advisor

    What if travel stopped being something you only squeezed into PTO… and became part of how you got paid? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what becoming a modern travel advisor ACTUALLY looks like in 2026 — including how travel advisors make money, how beginners get clients, and why you do NOT need to quit your job to get started. I’m also sharing my own story of going from full-time teacher constantly counting down to breaks… to building a travel agency and helping other women create flexible income through travel. Inside this episode: ✈️ What nobody tells you about becoming a travel advisor 💸 How travel advisors actually make money 👯‍♀️ Why your first clients are probably already in your life ✨ How this can fit into your real life (without quitting your job) 🗺 What makes At Last I See The World Travel different PLUS — I’m inviting you to my FREE live workshop: ✨ From PTO Requests to Paid Travel ✨ How to Earn Your First $10K as a Travel Advisor Without Quitting Your Job 📅 Wednesday, May 27 ⏰ 7:30pm EDT 📍 Join live: https://lindsaydollinger.com/stop-saving-for-travel-start-getting-paid-for-it-workshop/ More about my agency: https://www.atlastiseetheworldtravel.com

    26 min

  2. MAY 18

    452. Why Some Travel Advisors Will Have Their Biggest Summer Ever… and Others Will Stay Invisible

    Why Some Travel Advisors Will Have Their Biggest Summer Ever… and Others Will Stay Invisible Summer booking season is here — and while some travel advisors are about to create massive momentum in their business, others are accidentally disappearing from their audience completely. In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust, Lindsay is breaking down the REAL difference between the advisors who are growing right now and the ones struggling to get inquiries. Spoiler alert: it’s not about having the fanciest branding, the biggest audience, or posting perfectly curated content every day. It’s about visibility, consistency, relationship marketing, and becoming the advisor people actually REMEMBER when they’re ready to book. In this episode, Lindsay shares: Why summer is one of the BEST times to stay visible onlineThe biggest mistake travel advisors make this time of yearWhat’s no longer working in travel marketingWhy generic content is hurting your businessThe power of storytelling and expert positioningHow to become the advisor clients trust and referEncouragement for advisors feeling discouraged or “behind” If you’ve been feeling inconsistent, overwhelmed, or wondering why your content isn’t converting into bookings, this episode is the reset you need heading into summer. Connect with Lindsay: Instagram: @LindsayDollingerFacebook groupWebsite: Lindsay Dollinger Official Websitehttps://www.atlastiseetheworldtravel.com Interested in Becoming a Travel Advisor? Doors to At Last I See The World Travel are opening soon! If you’re looking for mentorship, systems, marketing support, community, and guidance as you build a profitable travel business, connect with Lindsay to learn more. If You Loved This Episode: Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another travel advisor who needs this encouragement going into summer!

    21 min

  3. MAY 11

    451. Cruise Niches & Automated Workflows: Systems, Messaging, and Client Experience with Korrine Johnson, Travel Biz Boss

    Today we have on guest, Korrine Johnson, talking about her path from high-end optical sales to travel advising, co-founding an agency, and later selling her half to focus on consulting, trainings, and cruise-only sales. Korrine explains building systems over 10+ years, launching Travel Biz Boss in 2018 and Cruise Business Blueprint in 2024, and how adopting TravelJoy plus a part-time VA helped double revenue by reducing repetitive tasks. She discusses niching into cruises after burnout from broader luxury/FIT work, using numbers and intuition to guide the shift, and marketing cruises by focused messaging and clear value beyond booking. Together we cover automating client communications, managing expectations, selective cruise-line booking, using AI/Gamma to create personalized port guides, VA outsourcing ideas and sources, and Korrine’s routines and move to Mexico! Please share this episode with a friend who would love it! 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:22 Korrine’s Travel Origin Story 01:50 From Agency Owner to Workflow Coach 03:39 Why Systems Matter 05:37 Choosing a Cruise Niche 08:23 Getting More Cruise Clients 10:14 Messaging and Value Hooks 11:37 Fees and Cruise Booking Value 13:25 What Cruises to Book or Avoid 15:42 Selling Cruises Without Cruising 17:29 Building Templates Over Time 19:15 Automation Tools and Revenue Boost 21:25 What a Cruise Workflow Automates 24:13 Automate Client Emails 24:56 Workflow Customization Ideas 25:33 Cruise Blueprint Workflows 26:41 Virgin Voyages Example 27:40 Workflow Updates Access 28:04 AI Port Guides With Gamma 31:00 Port Guide Time Savings 32:10 Canva Versus Gamma 33:33 Mighty Networks Community 36:03 Outsource Tasks To VAs 38:14 Finding The Right VA 40:23 Rapid Fire Wrap Up 42:20 Morning Routine And Mexico Connect with Lindsay: https://www.lindsaydollinger.com/quiz https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydollinger https://www.atlastiseetheworldtravel.com Connect with Korrine: Cruise Business Blueprint: https://lindsaydollinger--travelbizboss.thrivecart.com/cruise-business-blueprint/ (my affiliate link) Use code PIXIEDUST for $50 off! https://www.travelbizboss.com/ @travelbizboss

    50 min

  4. MAY 4

    450. How to Grow a Successful Travel Business in Less Than 20 Hours a Week (Without Burnout)

    Want to grow your dream business without working 40+ hours a week? In this episode, Lindsay Dollinger breaks down what you actually need to DO, BELIEVE, and LET GO of to build a profitable, flexible business in less than 20 hours a week. Learn how to focus on revenue-generating tasks, simplify your systems, create content that converts using the CASTLE framework, and shift your mindset around productivity, time, and success. Connect with Lindsay: https://www.lindsaydollinger.com/quiz https://www.atlastiseetheworldtravel.com https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydollinger

    23 min

  5. APR 27

    449. How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Travel Agent (Even If You’re New)

    Feeling like you’re not “experienced enough” to be a travel advisor? You’re not alone. In this episode, Lindsay Dollinger breaks down how imposter syndrome shows up in the travel industry—and exactly how to overcome it so you can confidently attract clients and grow your travel business. You’ll learn: ✔ Why you don’t need to be the most traveled person to succeed ✔ What clients actually value (hint: it’s not what you think) ✔ 5 practical strategies to build confidence fast ✔ How to start showing up online—even if you feel “not ready” ✔ The mindset shift that will change everything If you’ve been holding yourself back from posting, selling, or stepping into your role as a travel advisor—this episode is your sign to go for it. Join my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesocialsellingsisterhood Take my lead gen quiz: https://www.lindsaydollinger.com/quiz Grab free resources to grow your business: https://www.lindsaydollinger.com/freebies Info on At Last I See The World Travel: https://www.atlastiseetheworldtravel.com Connect with Lindsay: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydollinger

    21 min

  6. APR 20

    448. Travel Insurance for Travel Advisors: What to Offer, What It Covers & How to Protect Yourself

    Travel insurance is one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of the booking process for travel advisors. In this episode of Passports, Profits, and Pixie Dust, Lindsay Dollinger breaks down exactly why offering travel insurance is a non-negotiable in your travel business, what it actually covers, and how to confidently present it to your clients. If you’ve ever felt awkward bringing up insurance… had clients decline it… or wondered how to protect yourself legally as a travel advisor—this episode is for you. ✈️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why travel insurance is essential for every client booking ✔️ What travel insurance actually covers (and what it doesn’t) ✔️ The difference between travel insurance and credit card coverage ✔️ How to explain insurance in a way that builds trust (not pressure) ✔️ Top travel insurance companies travel advisors should know ✔️ Key differences between policies (and what to point out to clients) ✔️ How to protect yourself if a client declines travel insurance ✔️ Simple scripts to confidently offer travel insurance like a pro Loved This Episode? Share it with a fellow travel advisor or tag Lindsay on social media with your biggest takeaway! And remember… ✨ You’re not just booking trips—you’re building a business that creates freedom, income, and unforgettable experiences. Grab free resources: https://www.lindsaydollinger.com/freebies Check out our travel agency: https://www.atlastiseetheworldtravel.com

    27 min

  7. APR 13

    447: Spring Clean Your Travel Business: How to Get More Clients & Book More Trips

    Spring Clean Your Travel Business: How to Get More Clients & Book More Trips 🌸 Is your travel business feeling cluttered, inconsistent, or just not bringing in the bookings you want? In this episode of Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust, I’m walking you through how to spring clean your travel business so you can attract better clients, simplify your systems, and start booking more trips—without working more hours. Because here’s the truth: Most travel advisors don’t need more strategies… they need more clarity. If you’ve been posting consistently but not seeing results, feeling all over the place in your niche, or stuck in busy work that isn’t actually growing your business—this episode is your reset button. We’re diving into what to let go of, what to clean up, and what to step into this season so you can move into your next level as a confident, booked-out travel advisor. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✨ What’s actually holding your travel business back (and what to let go of ASAP) ✨ How to stop posting content that looks pretty but doesn’t convert ✨ Why niching your travel business leads to more bookings (not fewer opportunities) ✨ How to simplify your booking process so clients actually follow through ✨ What your social media bio and messaging should say to attract dream clients ✨ The exact areas to “clean up” for more clarity, confidence, and conversions ✨ What to focus on NOW to increase visibility and consistent inquiries ✨ A simple Spring Clean Challenge to reset your business this week Key Takeaway: You don’t need to do more in your travel business—you need to do the right things with clarity and intention. Resources & Next Steps: ✨ Want help growing your travel business and getting more bookings? → Check out ways to work with me below ✨ Curious about becoming a travel agent with my team, At Last I See The World Travel? → Learn more here: [INSERT YOUR LINK] ✨ Loved this episode? → Take a screenshot, share on Instagram, and tag me so I can cheer you on! Connect with Lindsay: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydollinger Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesocialsellingsisterhood Website: https://www.lindsaydollinger.com SmarterQueue Trial Link: (this is an affiliate link): https://smarterqueue.com/?afmc=2u0 Cruise Content Library Link: https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/af/232371507/1166776

    26 min

  8. APR 6

    446: Strategy Over Aesthetic: How Branding & Lead Gen Work Together w/ Morgan Speck

    Welcome to a special podcast swap / behind-the-scenes episode! Lindsay Dollinger (Passports, Profits & Pixie Dust) and Morgan Speck (Six Figure Brand) sit down for a real conversation about what’s working in business right now—from branding strategy and website basics to lead generation that doesn’t feel sleazy. Morgan shares how she runs her brand strategy + website design agency with limited work windows, what content consistency looks like in real life, and why your brand should be built to move you toward business goals (not just “look pretty”). Lindsay pulls back the curtain on running a business with a full-time teaching schedule, batching content, and focusing on one lead gen lane at a time—without burnout. They also dive into why a simple one-page website can be the smartest first step (especially for service providers like travel advisors), how to stop being the “best kept secret,” and how to approach sales with integrity so it feels aligned. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What “strategy-backed branding” actually means (and why it matters)Simple, realistic content planning for busy entrepreneursWhy a website doesn’t have to be complicated to be effectiveHow branding + lead gen work together to create consistent inquiriesLead generation without the ick: mindset shifts + practical strategyWhy “build it and they will come” doesn’t work anymore Resources + Connect Morgan Speck (Spec & Co Creative Studio): Find her on Instagram/Threads at @speckandco + grab her ChatGPT-powered Brand Audit: www.spechtand.co www.spechtand.co/audit instagram.com/spechtand.co threads.com/@spechtand.co Lindsay’s Lead Gen Quiz: www.lindsaydollinger.com/quizConnect with Lindsay: @lindsaydollinger (IG/Facebook/TikTok)

    45 min
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Welcome to the Passports, Profits and Pixie Dust podcast! Host Lindsay Dollinger shares tips, strategies, stories, and inspiring interviews from women entrepreneurs who are doing the things that will help you grow your purpose-driven business you want without burnout...with some pixie dust (FUN) sprinkled in! On this show we talk building a community on and off line, social media strategies, productivity methods, emails and funnels, and so much more! Are you ready to be empowered to start or up-level your business so you can earn the income you deserve to live the life of your dreams? It's time to create and own your magic! About Lindsay: Lindsay is a women’s lead generation coach, podcast host, high school Spanish teacher, dog mama to Bella, and Disney lover! She lives in Ohio with her younger sister and their rescue dog (from Puerto Rico), Bella. She's obsessed with all things Disney (the parks, movies, studying the business model, and RunDisney races). She started in business in network marketing in 2016. Needing an outlet to feel fulfilled after her mom passed away from a nearly 17 year battle with breast cancer in 2015, she quickly found that she was obsessed with helping other women also grow their businesses, and her coaching business very organically grew from her success in her own business and helping others on her team. She started this podcast in 2020 to share not only her own business advice and tips as she's on the journey herself, but also to interview other motivational women to share with YOU ! Additionally, she has always loved Disney, and one of the things she does “on the side” is work as a travel advisor specializing in Disney and cruising. So, it was very natural for her to add her Disney-inspired branding into her business coaching, and the rest is history! Ways to work with Lindsay: Join the Travel Agent Marketing Studio, a monthly membership for travel advisors who want social media marketing checked off their list. Get on the waitlist for 1:1 coaching or her next retreat! Looking for a host agency? Join her team at At Last I See The World Travel. https://www.lindsaydollinger.com**The opinions expressed by Lindsay Dollinger on this podcast, her website, or her social media accounts are those of her own and are not those of any other company she partners with.

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