Masters in Travel

By Whitney Shindelar & Brianna Glenn

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mastersintravel/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mastersintravel/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/mastersintravel/subscribe How did the most successful travel advisors grow their business and what advice do they have for those newer to the industry? What can we learn from professionals outside the travel industry? How can travel advisors best approach their businesses as an entrepreneur? The travel industry is filled with successful advisors, each of whom are finding success in different ways. Each week, I’ll be interviewing travel advisors at all points in their businesses so that you can learn from your peers as well as from leaders in the industry. We’ll also welcome guests outside the travel industry to provide a new perspective on running a small, service based business and who will push us to grow and to think bigger. Masters in Travel is for travel advisors who are ready to accelerate their success. Subscribe now and tune in each week for advice, insights, and resources to maximize your potential.

Episode Date
Ep 171 Shop Talk: Free Podcast, Team Delegation & Client Budgets
Apr 30, 2024
Ep 170 The difference between having a hobby and being a business owner
Apr 23, 2024
Ep 169 How to host client events as a marketing strategy
Apr 16, 2024
Ep 168 Shop Talk: Marketing + Maximizing Team Output
Apr 09, 2024
Ep 167 Client Experience Master Hour
Apr 02, 2024
Ep 166 How to create content while traveling
Mar 26, 2024
Ep 165 How to plan for an extended leave without slowing down your momentum
Mar 19, 2024
Ep 164 Shop Talk: Financial Goals, Hiring, and Marketing Evolution
Mar 12, 2024
Ep 163 How to scale + grow your travel business with an employee model
Mar 05, 2024
Ep 162 Increase sales in your travel business without that "sales ick"
Feb 27, 2024
Ep 161 How to find the best host agency fit for your travel business (for both new and experienced advisors!)
Feb 20, 2024
Ep 160 Shop Talk: Strategies for Efficient Travel Planning and Rapid Responses
Feb 13, 2024
Ep 159 The secret of specialization and becoming a destination expert
Feb 06, 2024
Ep 158 How to harness the power of lead magnets and email marketing to grow your business
Jan 30, 2024
Ep 157 How to plan a self-guided FAM trip
Jan 23, 2024
Ep 156 How to market and promote the destinations you want to sell most
Jan 16, 2024
Ep 155 How HAR's Travel Advisor Report reveals income and experience trends
Jan 09, 2024
Ep 154 Shop Talk: Year End and Beginning Reflections and Goals
Jan 02, 2024
Ep 153 How intrinsic motivation can transform your team
Dec 26, 2023
Ep 152 How to build a travel business with a work-life balance
Dec 19, 2023
Ep 151 Behind the Technology: Tern Travel Edition
Dec 12, 2023
Ep 150 Why Linkedin is an untapped resource and how to leverage it for your travel business
Dec 05, 2023
Ep 149 Why joining the Advisor Accelerator is the best thing you can do for your business in 2024
Nov 28, 2023
Ep 148 Discover why a powerful brand is your business's secret weapon
Nov 21, 2023
Ep. 147 How to effectively ask for and leverage reviews
Nov 14, 2023
Ep 146 Shop Talk: Analyzing Data, Working with DMCs, and Setting Effective Goals
Nov 07, 2023
Ep 145 How to build a network of potential clients when you don't already have one: Strategies and Tips
Oct 31, 2023
Ep 144 A New Vision for Masters in Travel: Coming together to level up for 2024 (and an invitation to join us!)
Oct 24, 2023
Ep 143 How to set minimum spend parameters that are right for our business and our clients
Oct 17, 2023
Ep 142 What does a successful employee model look like and how does it work? Part II
Oct 10, 2023
Ep 141 What does a successful employee model look like and how does it work? Part I
Oct 03, 2023
Ep 140 How to qualify leads to ensure long term growth and success
Sep 26, 2023
Ep 138 On how to set realistic growth expectations for your travel business
Sep 21, 2023
Ep 139 A Master Hour on how to prioritize and focus our energy to finish the year strong
Sep 21, 2023
Ep 137 On the tech stack all advisors need to build a profitable, efficient travel business
Aug 31, 2023
Ep 136 Task Management and Travel Planning on Asana
Aug 15, 2023
Ep 134 How managing expectations leads to success for both advisors and supplier partners
Aug 09, 2023
Ep 133 From Inbox Overload to Assistant Bliss: Mastering Email Delegation for Business Success
Aug 02, 2023
Ep 132 Inbox Insanity: Untangling the Web of Emails with Wit and Wisdom - Part II
Jul 25, 2023
Ep 131. Inbox Insanity: Untangling the Web of Emails with Wit and Wisdom - Part I
Jul 18, 2023
Ep 130 Delegating, Training, and Letting Go: Finding the Secret Sauce of Success
Jul 11, 2023
On Following the Breadcrumbs: A Journey of Courageous Choices
Jun 27, 2023
The Inside Scoop on PR and Media Mentions: From Snowballing Benefits to Building Personal Connections
Jun 20, 2023
How to lean into social media as a research tool for your travel business
Jun 13, 2023
On Solving Career Pain Points and the Journey That Got Us Here with Humans of Travel
Jun 06, 2023
Checking In: What to look for and how to separate the amazing from the incredible in the world of hotels
May 31, 2023
Behind the Technology: The Hive Edition
May 23, 2023
Unlocking Personal and Professional Growth with the Enneagram
May 16, 2023
How wmnsWRK is changing the game and empowering new supplier partners to break into the industry
May 10, 2023
A Master Hour on navigating boundaries and building connections in the travel industry
May 02, 2023
On knowing when to hire and how to find the right person for your business
Apr 25, 2023
On Saving Time During the Proposal and Selling Phase - Is there More to The Sales Process beyond the proposal?
Apr 18, 2023
A Q1 Check in - Where are you at with your business goals?
Apr 11, 2023
Behind the Technology: Lucia Edition
Apr 04, 2023
Demystifying Air: How to elevate the experience when booking air for clients
Mar 28, 2023
On Saving Time During the Proposal and Selling Phase - What’s Worth It and What’s Not
Mar 21, 2023
On leveling up from an exhausting side gig to full time travel professional CEO
Mar 14, 2023
A Master Hour on planning, tracking, and achieving your business goals
Mar 07, 2023
On growth, experimentation, pivots, and expansion
Feb 28, 2023
How to Completely Pivot Your Business and Not Just Survive, But Thrive
Feb 21, 2023
How two advisors reached $1M in sales for the first time in 2022 and their learnings along the way II
Feb 14, 2023
How three advisors reached $1M in sales for the first time in 2022 and their learnings along the way I
Feb 07, 2023
A Master Hour on how to tap into masculine and feminine energies to balance work and life
Jan 31, 2023
Insights from the supplier’s perspective: How to foster better communication with our most important supplier partners
Jan 24, 2023
Building your team, maximizing the skills of others, and stepping into a leadership role
Jan 17, 2023
How to organize your time, be productive, and optimize your brain space
Jan 10, 2023
How to get invited on, plan for, attend, and get the most out of each FAM experience
Jan 03, 2023
How to do it all with grace - life, motherhood, and being a travel advisor
Dec 27, 2022
How to unlock your next level potential in business and in life
Dec 20, 2022
How to maximize the ROI earned from attending trade shows and conferences
Dec 13, 2022
How emotions get in the way of your growth as a business owner
Dec 06, 2022
A Master Hour on Systems, Processes, Workflows, and more: Part II
Nov 29, 2022
A Master Hour on Systems, Processes, Workflows, and more: Part I
Nov 22, 2022
Behind the Technology: Sequense Edition
Nov 15, 2022
On group travel: How to build an engaged audience and market trips efficiently
Nov 08, 2022
Behind the Technology: Approach Guides Edition
Nov 01, 2022
Mentorship, the cost of growing a team, and supporting growth in the industry
Oct 25, 2022
Marketing and Sales Verbiage:What to say and what not to say to clients
Oct 18, 2022
What to do when s#!* hits the fan: Part II
Oct 12, 2022
What To Do When S#!* Hits The Fan: Part I
Oct 04, 2022
Behind the Technology: The Bridge Edition
Sep 27, 2022
What does it mean to seek out travel that is culturally immersive, high low, and off the beaten path
Sep 20, 2022
Part II: A candid conversation about how we do it all
Sep 13, 2022
Part I: A candid conversation about how we do it all
Sep 06, 2022
Behind the Technology: Sion Edition
Aug 30, 2022
A Master Hour on How to Build a Solid Team with IC’s and Virtual Assistants
Aug 23, 2022
Behind the Technology: Travefy Edition
Aug 16, 2022
How to navigate the design of an itinerary to a “new to you” destination
Aug 09, 2022
Navigating burnout and how to know if selling your travel business is the best option for you
Aug 02, 2022
How to manage your business while you’re OOO (on vacation, on a FAM, on maternity leave, etc)
Jul 26, 2022
Knowing when, how, and why to grow your team
Jul 19, 2022
How a business owner’s boundaries shift and evolve as their business grows and expands
Jul 12, 2022
Master Hour with two up and coming advisors
Jul 05, 2022
An open conversation on estimating budgets and speaking candidly with clients
Jun 28, 2022
How to set yourself up for success to offer (or not to offer) concierge services to clients
Jun 21, 2022
Knowing Where to Start and How to Best Plan a Successful Group Travel Experience
Jun 14, 2022
A Travel Advisor’s Mindset: Imposter Syndrome, Comparisonitis, & Our Internal Dialogue
Jun 07, 2022
The Journey: How to Become a Master in Travel
May 31, 2022
Just back from a FAM: Preparing for success, learning along the way, and maximizing your investment
May 24, 2022
Master Hour: Keeping legacy clients engaged and managing boundaries expectations on social media
May 17, 2022
To DMC or Not to DMC: Knowing Which is Right for You and Your Clients
May 10, 2022
Are you a travel advisor or an entrepreneur? How to know what’s right for you
May 03, 2022
Master Hour: The in’s and out’s of expanding your team
Apr 26, 2022
How to plan, market, and get invited on a FAM
Apr 19, 2022
Master Hour: How to expand your network and develop relationships with key supplier partners
Apr 12, 2022
What’s going on behind the scenes? How to ensure supplier partners are financially sound
Apr 05, 2022
How to welcome new clients, set expectations, and strive to learn and grow at every opportunity
Mar 29, 2022
Bulls, Owls, Lambs, & Tigers: Know who you’re working with to close more sales
Mar 22, 2022
The Africa Hub: Education, sales support, and marketing resources to support your travel business
Mar 15, 2022
It’s not just about plastic straws - How to implement real sustainable practices
Mar 08, 2022
The Power of Community and How Collaboration Can Elevate Your Business
Mar 01, 2022
Master Hour: A collaborative coaching session
Feb 22, 2022
How to build a cocoon of protection around your travel business
Feb 15, 2022
Representation Companies: Who they are, what they do, and the tremendous support they provide to advisors and suppliers alike
Feb 08, 2022
Master Hour: A Collaborative Coaching Session
Feb 01, 2022
Is Your Business Profitable? How to Analyze, Utilize, and Maximize Your Profitability
Jan 25, 2022
Uncovering the hidden iceberg: Why planning fully customized FIT itineraries is far more complicated than it seems
Jan 18, 2022
Tough Conversations II: How to Stay True to Your Values as a business owner
Jan 11, 2022
How to prepare for and maximize the support provided by a virtual assistant
Jan 04, 2022
The Art of Collaboration: How to Foster a Creative and Productive Relationship with DMCs
Dec 28, 2021
Demystifying the challenges and struggles around booking air
Dec 21, 2021
A love letter to the travel industry: How to change your perception of who you are as a travel advisor
Dec 14, 2021
How to work together with our partners to design unique, culturally immersive itineraries
Dec 07, 2021
How to navigate building a team while empowering each advisor to shine through their personal zones of genius
Nov 30, 2021
46. How to have tough conversations with clients and improve your communication skills
Nov 23, 2021
45. How to talk with clients about an ideal total budget for their dream trip
Nov 16, 2021
44. How to find the “ungoogleable” and create memorable experiences for clients
Nov 09, 2021
43. How to propel your business forward by intentionally stepping back from the grind
Nov 02, 2021
42. Why travel advisors should be pitching the local media (and how to do it)
Oct 26, 2021
41. How to navigate an evolving business: To maintain a host relationship or to go solo
Oct 19, 2021
40. How to grow your business and find your ideal client within your local community
Oct 12, 2021
39. How to make a real difference and take your travel advisory business to the next level
Oct 05, 2021
38. How to Find Success in Every Marketing Event
Sep 28, 2021
37. On the necessity of hiring an assistant: How to prepare, hire, and maximize productivity
Sep 21, 2021
36. Balancing your business, clients, and life while working on the road
Sep 14, 2021
35. How solid is the foundation of your travel business?
Sep 07, 2021
BONUS: How to be an advocate - a conversation with ASTA's Director of Advocacy
Sep 03, 2021
34. How to establish open and honest communication with suppliers, clients, and colleagues
Aug 31, 2021
33. How to take the guesswork out of the hiring process and find great people to work with
Aug 24, 2021
32. How to embrace the journey and transition your business from part-time to full-time
Aug 17, 2021
31. Protect your peace: The importance of creating boundaries, preserving your energy, and allowing yourself to ‘turn off’
Aug 10, 2021
30. How to navigate the ins and outs of sub-agents & mentorship
Aug 05, 2021
Season 2 Trailer
Aug 04, 2021
29. How to start where you are, grow incrementally, and only work with clients who you can best serve
May 25, 2021
28. Cruise partners: How to foster positive, mutually beneficial relationships
May 18, 2021
27. Learning to "fail forward" and how to expand your business with intention
May 11, 2021
26. How to best articulate the value we provide as travel advisors to current and potential clients
May 04, 2021
25. Questions to ask and what to look for to find the best host agency for you and your business
Apr 26, 2021
24. How to attract your people by sharing your opinion and being divisive with your copy
Apr 20, 2021
23. How to Identify Your Ideal Client and Your Ideal Trip Type - and When to Say No
Apr 13, 2021
22. How travel advisors can play a role in shifting the industry toward diversity, equity, & inclusion
Apr 06, 2021
21. How optimism and collaboration are lifting up our industry one newsletter and one event at a time
Mar 30, 2021
20. Choosing The Right Fee Structure For Your Business
Mar 23, 2021
19. How to create defining moments for your clients to earn their trust and loyalty
Mar 09, 2021
18. Why client love is the key to building your business and finding a community that gets you
Mar 02, 2021
17. What is your travel persona? Uncover your own and personalize client itineraries more intentionally
Feb 23, 2021
16. Why integrating your brand throughout the client experience is so important
Feb 16, 2021
15. Learn how to get creative when establishing relationships and building loyalty with your clients
Feb 09, 2021
14. The exact steps to maximizing the marketing potential of your FAM trips
Feb 02, 2021
13. How top advisors choose which events to attend, budget for professional development, and plan their personal travels
Jan 26, 2021
12. How utilizing high quality destination content will impress and earn loyalty with your top clients
Jan 19, 2021
11. How to set goals and measure success in your travel business
Jan 12, 2021
10. How organized is your travel business? This one free tool is our secret sauce
Jan 05, 2021
09. Onsite partners: How to foster positive, mutually beneficial relationships
Dec 15, 2020
08. How to prepare itineraries in a consistent, detailed, efficient manner and the tools you need to do it
Dec 08, 2020
07. Hotel partners: How to foster positive, mutually beneficial relationships
Dec 01, 2020
06. How to attract your dream clients everywhere you show up
Nov 24, 2020
05. What if we started over knowing what we know now? Here’s what we’d do differently.
Nov 17, 2020
04. How to answer the toughest questions from clients confidently & effectively
Nov 10, 2020
03. How to impress every new client that reaches out
Nov 03, 2020
02. Five steps to increasing your repeat and referral business
Nov 03, 2020
01. Five questions to lead you to success with every new inquiry
Nov 03, 2020
00. Introduction
Oct 17, 2020