The Travel Agent Podcast

10/08/2023

Check out this weeks blog: https://www.thetravelagentpodcast.com/post/building-strong-relationships-with-travel-suppliers-for-travel-agents

07/08/2023

Unlock the keys to success in the travel industry with The Travel Agent Podcast! A. Lynn Blanco dives deep into the backgrounds and businesses of industry leaders, giving you invaluable insights. 🚀 Listen here:

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5iY2FzdC5mbS90aGUtdHJhdmVsLWFnZW50LXBvZGNhc3Q/episode/eDA2OHkzODA?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiooK-dl6aAAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

03/08/2023

check out this weeks blog https://www.thetravelagentpodcast.com/post/top-5-reasons-to-join-a-travel-agent-mastermind

01/08/2023

Happy August! Go be great this month!

31/07/2023

Ready to take your travel business to new heights? The Travel Agent Podcast provides resources, tools, and tips to help you create transformative travel experiences and build a thriving business.

https://www.thetravelagentpodcast.com/mastermind

27/07/2023

https://www.thetravelagentpodcast.com/post/top-three-reasons-why-travel-advisors-should-niche-down-for-business-growth

26/07/2023

Are you an aspiring travel agent or a seasoned pro looking to level up your travel business? The Travel Agent Podcast has got you covered! Join the community and learn from the best in the industry. Join The TAP https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetravelagent

24/07/2023

Ready for an adventure? Tune in to The Travel Agent Podcast where A. Lynn Blanco interviews travel experts and industry leaders, sharing their secrets to success! 🗝️🚀 Check out the latest episode here: https://www.thetravelagentpodcast.com/e/1npzqk3n-a-successful-niche-travel-agency-with-brandi-comeaux

16/02/2023

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We look back at the episode with Will Medina a mentor, an inspiration, and a friend

Will was an incredible person. From the moment I met him, I knew he was special. He was a major player in the travel industry, and he was a real inspiration to many and made a lasting impression on all. He was a true leader, and his influence on the industry was undeniable.
Will was an incredible human being. His legacy will live on forever.

Will believed in me and my mission before I believed in myself and for that, I am eternally grateful. He touched the lives of so many with his passion and enthusiasm, and he will be deeply missed. Thank you for taking the time to listen today. I hope you can take a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of Will Medina and appreciate all that he gave to the world.
https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/m845rmrn

02/02/2023

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), I discuss finding the secret sauce and building a better, stronger community.

Running a business can be difficult when things are going right. Trying to figure out all of this by yourself, not only will it be incredibly stressful, but it will continue to cost you time, money, and a little bit of your sanity.

Joining The TAP Mastermind is an invaluable opportunity for you to join a community of like-minded professionals who can help each other tackle business challenges. The co-working sessions and networking meetings allow you to build community and strategize solutions for each of our individual business problems and cheer on each other's wins!

The benefits of joining a Mastermind include access to a network of professionals, accountability and guidance, fresh ideas, and the ability to learn from the experiences of others.
Join TODAY! We have a few more spots open https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/mastermind

If you like the podcast you’ll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/

Learn more about the host at www.alynnblanco.comHave a question or feedback about The Travel Agent Podcast. Record an audio message https://s.bcast.fm/the-travel-agent-podcast?episode=mn43p538

28/07/2022

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), Shawn Van Der Putten a former flight attendant turned Travel Agent talks about her journey. She goes over the system she uses to stay organized and the importance of being a forever learner.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to a TAP FAM for 2023 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

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We explore the trials and triumphs of the travel agent's journey, and our guests share the lessons they've learned along the way. We also bring on guests who can help solve our biggest challenges.

14/07/2022

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We interviewed Marcus Williams and talked about how building strong relationships with vendors and clients is key.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to a TAP FAM for 2023 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

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07/07/2022

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), Jessica Griscavage talks about the major changes over her 15 years in the industry. This episode goes over the importance of setting boundaries and the keys to excellent customer service.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to a TAP FAM for 2023 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips
If you like the podcast you’ll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/

We explore the trials and triumphs of the travel agent's journey, and our guests share the lessons they've learned along the way. We also bring on guests who can help solve our biggest challenges.

30/06/2022

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We interviewed Megan Baugh and we talked about the importance of systems, success from destination weddings, and the growing pains of scaling a travel business.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to a TAP FAM TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

If you like the podcast you’ll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/ http://thetravelagentpodcast.libsyn.com/035-interview-with-megan-baugh-canadas-destination-wedding-expert?tdest_id=1295021

23/06/2022

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We interviewed Jennifer Jacob and we talked about her secrets to building a thriving business in just under five years.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to a TAP FAM TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

If you like the podcast you’ll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/

We explore the trials and triumphs of the travel agent's journey, and our guests share the lessons they've learned along the way. We also bring on guests who can help solve our biggest challenges.

16/06/2022

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, it’s just me again. I talk about my struggles with burnout and a couple of ways I have found that help.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

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09/06/2022

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, I chatted with Kyle Nichols about going from furloughed to one of Travel Agent Centrals 30 under 30 in a little over 2 years.

If you like the podcast you’ll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/

Bio:

Kyle Nichols along with his husband Robert, co-own a Cruise Planners franchise based in Orlando, Florida. Kyle was bitten by the travel bug early on in life traveling regularly as a child. Kyles's future was set in motion when we stepped off the plane in Goteborg Sweden, for a study aboard during college that changed his outlook on the world. Since graduation from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor's in Travel & Tourism, Hospitality Management he has spent the next decade working throughout the travel industry in many capacities. Including his favorite position as a tour guide on top of open-top double-decker busses in Miami Beach. At the onset of the pandemic shutdown, Kyle pulled the trigger on the idea of jumping back into the cruise industry with the purchase of his franchise and took the next year to catch back up to speed with all the changes in the industry. Since starting their franchise, Kyle has been featured in Travel Agent Central's 30 under 30 class of 2022, has spoken at Cruise Planner events, and serves as an agent advisor on a leading cruise lines advisory board.

https://www.facebook.com/cruisekingstravel
https://www.instagram.com/cruisekingstravel/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cruiseplanners-cruisekingstravel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdSQR8tJlOWjBtQ4rA7cdWQ/featured
www.cruisekingstravel.com http://thetravelagentpodcast.libsyn.com/taking-a-leap-of-faith-with-kyle-nichols?tdest_id=1295021

02/06/2022

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, we chat with Nikki Hendrix of Favorite Grampy Travels. Her love of travel and Disney made becoming a Travel Agent a no-brainer.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Check out The TAP FAM Trips! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

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Bio:

Having adventures and making memories with loved ones has always been a priority for Nikki. This is why after several years as a successful travel advisor, she opened her own agency, Favorite Grampy Travels. Her father, Favorite Grampy, taught her that life was all about experiences, not things. Nikki and her Concierge Travel Advisors live this out each day, helping families make priceless memories together. While Disney and Universal vacations are their passion, they love to book family vacations all over the world including Hawaii, Mexico, South America, Caribbean, Europe and the South Pacific.



Since inception in 2019, Nikki has used her marketing and management background to grow Favorite Grampy Travels into a national brand with 31 highly trained independent consultants. She has mentored several of these travel advisors to earn over one million in annual sales each, all during the pandemic. A firm believer in giving back, Nikki contributes to the travel community through mentoring young agency owners as well.

Links to your website and social media sites:

FavoriteGrampyTravels.com

Facebook.com/FavoriteGrampyTravels

IG: @ FavoriteGrampyTravels http://thetravelagentpodcast.libsyn.com/following-your-passion-with-nikki-hendrix?tdest_id=1295021

26/05/2022

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, it’s just me. I take a little stroll down memory lane and share the realness of the journey.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa 2022 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

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19/05/2022

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Sahara and I talk about her Travel Coach Network and journey to becoming the only Travel Coach Certification Program to date. She has so much experience that she is sharing with travel enthusitis and travel professionals alike. Check out the Travel Coach Network HERE. For more about Sahara Rose De Vore read her bio below.



As you know, FAMs are a vital component of any Travel Professionals business and it's important to ensure the FAMs you attend are tailored to your specific needs. With that in mind, we created a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, access to a content vault with personalized high-quality photos and videos, and a solid strategy to increase sales.

We only have 2 openings left for a Travel Boss like yourself, who is passionate about curating epic experiences for your clients in South Africa. If you are a Travel Business owner who is looking to grow their business, while leveling up personally and professionally Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa 2022 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips



If you like the podcast you’ll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/ http://thetravelagentpodcast.libsyn.com/carving-out-your-place-in-the-industry-with-sahara-rose-de-vore?tdest_id=1295021

12/05/2022

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Chelsey and I talk about the NEW free software Proxi.co. This is going to be a game-changer for Travel Professionals. For more information read her bio below.
If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa 2022 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

If you like the podcast you’ll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/

Bio:
Chelsey Roney brings her business-building and strategy experience to Proxi, where she serves as COO and leads a team of 5, growing the business through sales and marketing. After graduating from Texas A&M, Chelsey joined Boeing where she worked in financial planning and analysis and Microsoft where she worked in a demand center that focused on B2B omnichannel marketing. She grew and sold two businesses: a SaaS business in the University space, and a local services business. Chelsey is also an active member of her community, dedicated parent, and passionate supporter of women and business.

Proxi - Proxi is the best way to engage clients with a highly engaging, interactive visualization of map of local hot spots or points of interest.We make it easy for travel agents to head to our site and create custom, interactive maps that you can embed on your website, send to clients or behind QR codes in print. These maps are highly beneficial in creating travel diaries and itineraries.

https://www.instagram.com/proxico/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/proxi-co
https://www.tiktok.com/.co
https://www.facebook.com/ProxiMaps
https://mobile.twitter.com/proxi_co http://thetravelagentpodcast.libsyn.com/a-tech-stack-must-have-with-chelsey-roney?tdest_id=1295021

05/05/2022

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Steph and I catch up and talk about her amazing contributions to the travel industry over the last 10+ years. For more information about Steph Lee read her bio below.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa 2022 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

If you like the podcast you’ll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/

Steph Lee Bio:

Steph Lee is the founder of Host Agency Reviews, a website dedicated to connecting agents to resources to start and grow their agencies. She grew up in the travel industry, sharing the house with her family's home based agency. Steph helped build and grow the host agency division and has been helping bring new talent into the industry ever since. Other important things to know about her: she has two adorable dogs (Rigel and Fennec) that she loves to the Kuiper Belt and back; and she loves stargazing and gardening.

Income Survey:

https://har.news/surveyTTAP https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tagged/travel-agent-surveys

Learn More:

HAR: https://hostagencyreviews.com/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly & https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamstephly/ and https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews

Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephly and https://twitter.com/hostagencyrvws

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostagencyreviews/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hostagencyreviews http://thetravelagentpodcast.libsyn.com/catching-up-with-steph-lee-of-host-agency-reviews-har?tdest_id=1295021

30/04/2022

Are you ready to attract luxury clientele?

Have you been searching for the right tools and resources to take your Travel Business to the next level?

YES!? Oh you are in the right place.

The Travel Agent Podcast has joined forces with best-in-class destination specialists, expert content creators, handpicked luxury properties to create a NEW FAM experience that oozes ROI!

The TAP FAMs are exclusive with very limited availability. Each Travel Business owner is hand-selected by our team.

You'll Walk Away From A TAP FAMs With:

1. Individualized Bucket-List In-Destination Expertise

2. Meaningful Relationships With Suppliers & Peers

3. Exclusive High-Quality In-Destination Photos and Videos taken by a Professional

4. Niche Specific & Personalized Revenue Increasing Tools and Resources

5. 8 weeks of Strategy, Implementation, and Accountability

This is so much more than a FAM!

We are taking the benefits of a Mastermind, the hands-on education of a Familiarization trip, the masterful skills of content creators, combined with the unstoppable fierceness of a Travel Boss like YOU to create a Destination Dream Team!

APPLY TODAY - Your Future Self Will Thank You!

28/04/2022

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Lori talks about what led to her amazing facebook group The Resorts of the Riviera Maya and the new venture she is launching in May. For more about Lori Gold read her bio below.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

If you like the podcast, you’ll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/



Lori Gold Bio:

Lori Gold is a Canadian travel advisor of 15 years. She specializes in family travel and focuses on the Riviera Maya area of Mexico. She moved from Toronto to Playa del Carmen in 2016 and loves exploring her backyard, discovering new hotels and unique excursions. In 2020 Lori started the facebook group “The Resorts of the Riviera Maya” for travel advisors. It now has 12,500 members and is the go-to spot for up to date information, photos and everything to do with the hotels, tours and excursions in the Cancun/Riviera Maya area. Lori does masterclasses for travel advisor all about the destination and is launching her membership “Mexperts!” in May, 2022.

Waitlist: https://lori-gold.mykajabi.com/waitlist http://thetravelagentpodcast.libsyn.com/pivoting-to-a-new-passion-with-lori-gold?tdest_id=1295021

21/04/2022

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Nagège talks about her journey from generalist to whiskey travel boss. For more about Nadège Lark read her bio below.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

If you like the podcast, you’ll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/ http://thetravelagentpodcast.libsyn.com/owning-your-brilliance-with-nadge-lark?tdest_id=1295021

14/04/2022

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Iris talks about her journey from a pre covid solo Travelpreneur to a now thriving CEO. She details the necessary changes made to her business that landed her many awards and a blueprint to help other aspiring Travel Professionals to succeed. For more about Iris Martin read her bio below.

If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa 2022 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips

If you like the podcast, you’ll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/ http://thetravelagentpodcast.libsyn.com/solo-travelpreneur-tothriving-ceo-with-iris-martin?tdest_id=1295021

07/04/2022

In today’s episode of The TAP, A. Lynn Blanco discusses why she took a 4 months break and all the exciting things planned for 2022. I just want to thank you for being a part of this community and for being the best part of The Travel Agent Podcast.
As mentioned in the episode we are going to South Africa this August and we want you to join us. Apply HERE!

Join our Amazing Travel Agent Community: https://www.ttapgroup.com/

29/12/2021

Reward your Loyal Clients
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A small acknowledgment can make your clients feel valued. And value builds trust. An invitation to private VIP events, useful travel gifts or a simple phone call can make wonders.
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Get creative.

28/12/2021

You can better help your clients.
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When you experience the trip itself, seen the resort or cruise for yourself, don't you think it's easier to market?
Of course!
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You gain insight on the benefits of the trip and able to pinpoint who you can market it to. Plus, you can better help your clients understand what to expect and most importantly — to decide.
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Your own experience will help you help your clients choose the appropriate destination based on their wants and needs.