The Lounge with Travefy Academy

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The Lounge with Travefy Academy

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.

  1. SEP 25

    Podcast #86: Building a Thriving River Cruise Business with the River Cruise King, Dave Natale

    In this episode, we catch up with Dave Natale, AKA the River Cruise King, whose business has skyrocketed since his last appearance on The Lounge Podcast in 2021! He shares the secrets behind his thriving river cruise group business, from using Travefy’s itinerary builder to crafting personalized experiences with city guides, movie and music recommendations, and more. Dave also reveals his top marketing tips and how he keeps travelers coming back.Plus, hear all about River Cruise King Academy’...

    49 min

  2. AUG 16

    #85 - Safeguarding the Future: Legal Risks, Fraud Prevention, and Best Practices for Travel Advisors with Sheila Folk

    In this episode, we dive into the essential legal risks, fraud prevention strategies, and best practices every travel advisor needs to know. Sheila Folk, CEO and Founder of Travel Industry Solutions, shares her expert insights on how travel advisors can navigate complex legal landscapes, protect themselves from fraud, and maintain financial stability. Learn why regularly updating contracts and privacy policies is crucial, how to implement effective identity verification tools, and the importa...

    47 min

  3. JUL 31

    #84 - Mastering Marketing & Embracing the Entrepreneurial Mindset with Tim Hines

    In this episode, get inspired as we chat with global keynote speaker and marketer, Tim Hines. Tim shares his “marketing starter” mindset and how travel professionals can leverage this to navigate marketing in their business and excel their business forward. From the power of consistency, leveraging AI tools, understanding customer needs, and more, Tim will help ignite the entrepreneurial fire inside of you!Show Notes:Visit Tim’s WebsiteFind Tim on Linkedin & Twitter (X)Get Tim’s book: The...

    36 min

  4. JUL 15

    #83 - Women Travelers Unite: Trends and Tips from Becky Lukovic

    In this episode, Luxury Travel Advisor, Becky Lukovic joins us to explore the rising trends of women traveling together and the unique dynamics of women-led travel groups. Becky shares her insights on how women are shaping the travel industry, from popular destinations to preferred travel styles.We also dive into strategies for women who own travel businesses to build a strong sense of community and ensure their business thrives. Tune in for an empowering discussion on women in travel!Show No...

    37 min

  5. JUN 13

    #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...

    42 min

  6. MAY 31

    #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...

    43 min

  7. MAY 9

    #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...

    1h 2m

  8. APR 9

    #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...

    56 min
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