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I love Group Trips especially cruises and All-Inclusive. I do a lot of group trips for other people that want to plan Family Reunions, Weddings etc. I am just enjoying this video!
I am glad I found you! I am a Travel Agent but do not have my own Agency. I love what I do. I retired eleven years ago from the Federal Court and six years ago started as a Travel Agent. I would love for you to show how you do your invoices or anything you think would be informative.
No problem! Just so you know I do offer one on one session to help in whatever part of your business you need assistance in. Social media, processes, billing, etc. www.cognitoforms.com/klassheyroundtree/oneononecoaching
Hello. Glad to come across your channel. We are a Tour Operator based in Tanzania specialized in Wildlife Safaris and Mountain trekking and I must admit its really exhausting for operators to connect with agents. I hope your platform will be a good place for agents and operators to connect
Yes! I'm so interested in learning more. I just got certified to become a travel agent, but I feel like I still don't really know anything yet; especially the process like from the initial contact with a client, where does it go? You mentioned an inquiry, so I assume that's what it goes to next. But yeah, I've been really foggy on all of it so far. I felt so relieved when you said you only take calls from 5-9 because I'm hoping to do something similar. Thanks! :D
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@@TheTravelBabeCEOhey girl !!I’m starting my journey as a travel agent with the help of a mentor, is it hard finding people business that want to book and do you have to be famous on social media in order to get clients??
Hello. I am new to your channel. Love your content. I would love to see your proposal and other forms that you use with your clients. I’m a fairly new travel advisor and would love to learn from you. Thank you in advance!
I don't really have a lot to include in a video at this time about my agency just because it's pretty straight forward. I can tell you now I like them a lot, of course I don't have anything to compare them to since they were my first choice. The commission starting out is 80/20, they do offer training videos, live training calls, and mentor that you can reach out too. However, the mentor hasn't been that helpful for me personally. They also have a website you can utilize but I don't use any of the software my agency has available just by personal preference.
@@misscarter4u Hi, what I meant by that is I do not use their CRM in regards to what you use a CRM for. In order to get paid when I book a client I go in and enter the basic information required for getting paid; clients name, booking number, date of travel, projected commission, etc. Now when it comes to email my clients, tracking payments, making payments on their behalf, tracking client birthdays, events, contact information etc. I don't use the CRM from my host agency. CRM is used to manage the relationship between you and your client. I use my host CRM to receive my commission only. Hope that makes sense. :)
@@TheTravelBabeCEO Ahh makes complete sense. Thanks a lot for taking the time to answer my question in clarity. I am just about to become a travel agent myself, found my host agency and starting the sign up process. I am also making this decision after having my destination wedding which I planned myself. I am happy I found your channel to learn from someone who is also starting out and growing. Will definitely be subscribing. Also would you mind if I connect with you for some questions?
How did you set up your business? Who is your host agency? What processes do you use for setting a client up after proposal? Do you think it’s better to start off with the $21 or $41 membership with Outside Agents?
Hello !!! Great video ,i subscribed as well !! I`m thinking of doing this as well so doing some research ,which agency are you with ? Thank you so much for this info. 😄
Hello, you can either put down a deposit as you mentioned or you can a type of group known as a group ease or for example a group that is not under contract. You structure the sales page to inform interested individuals that pricing is subject to change. So you advertise as pricing starting at… Perhaps I will make a video in the future of how I structured my own group trip without a contract
Hi I'm interested in starting my travel business please keep doing these types of content. Any tips for starters. Marketing tips.. having a host? Thanks
Hi! I’m interested in learning more about your experiences with a host agency. Also, which CRM have you found that works best? Thanks so much for sharing.
Did you take a course prior to starting your own travel business? I’m interested in becoming a travel agent, but I know it’s important to find vendors and network & learn the different aspects of the location etc
Watching this a year after you posted. Curious if you would still handle in the same way, the person who asked for flights and did not fill out your inquiry form?
Yes and no, yes sometimes there are discounts giving to travel agents however that is not the reason anyone should use a travel agent. Travel agents are utilized by people who are not comfortable or familiar with planning a complete vacation, or people who are comfortable but want someone else to handle the research of planning a vacation. Travel agents have knowledge that the general public does not when it comes to selecting the best hotel or experiences to match what the client is looking for. When deciding to use a travel agent you are reducing the risk of planning a vacation you don’t enjoy!
I would love to have you as my business best. I've been an administrative assistant at a travel agendy for over a year now. I'm still in the proccess to learn a lot of things. In a few days I will be in my first internacional trip, I'll be there taking care of everything to our customers to have the best trip of their lives. I'm a brazilian girl, so I will also chalenge myself using English abroad for the first time after studying for 8 years. So, I will follow your chanel and I hope to learn a lot from you.
Hi Travel Babe, what do you suggest for a person like me that's new to the travel industry and wants to break into it, the most inexpensive way possible? Do you know of any good hosts that you can recommend? 😊🌷
I am new to the travel agent world as well and I have only been with one agency thus far. Outside Agents. I recommend watching the below video and check out the agency reviews website. ua-cam.com/video/uEteh8o7CMg/v-deo.html hostagencyreviews.com/
Can someone please advise what portal is used by travel agents to book and view flight information, hotel booking, car rentals, and sell insurance please?
@@TheTravelBabeCEO thank you so much for this clarity. I am on my way to start a travel agency in Guyana (South America) and I was wondering how to go about booking. My past is in IT so I have knowledge of website creation, marketing, and CRM. If can ever I can assist you in any way I am more than grateful to be at your disposal.
You don't find it necessarily you create it. If you need assistance on figuring out how to do this, feel free to book a one on one with me. You can also hire someone that does marketing services, or try and learn from articles and videos on online. @@marieclay1981
Ask me at the end of 2023 lol! Starting a business is a risk no matter the industry, but I’m a believer that if you put in the work and don’t quit you will be successful!
New Subscriber here! I'm also a UA-camr and brand new travel agent so I'm glad I found your channel for help. I actually live in Mexico so if you ever need help that you can't do from America, let me know. Maybe we can collaborate one day.
My personal experience is that it takes time to build the income if you are under a host, because you are basically building a business from the ground up. If you are a full time traveler you would definitely make commission or have discounted rates when you travel. There is this misconception that travel agents travel for free and that can be true but not likely in the beginning.
I am interested in starting this journey. I have a bit of experience in the travel industry. I am looking for a business buddy or an accountability partner if there are ladies in this space interested we can connect. 😊
Hello!! I recently found your channel and was interested in the information you spoke about in this video. I just signed with an agency to become a travel agent and I was interested in the proposal you spoke about. I am also looking for information on the upcoming trip. What is your website? Social media? Thank you in advance!!
Are you wanting to join us on the Girls Gone Cabo trip? You can check out the trip details by visiting the attached link. This trip is almost sold out and we will most likely close it this week. www.bluereefwhitesand.com/girls-gone-cabo-2023 Social media: @bluereefwhitesand
@@TheTravelBabeCEO thank you! Yes I was interested in the trip but also interested in the proposal you spoke about beginning at 8:40 in the video. We appreciate you sharing!
Thanks for not being a gatekeeper. I've subscribed because you are doing your best to help others while you are on your own journey. Thank you.
I love Group Trips especially cruises and All-Inclusive. I do a lot of group trips for other people that want to plan Family Reunions, Weddings etc. I am just enjoying this video!
Definitely helpful! Im just starting and you are giving me valuable information
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I am glad I found you! I am a Travel Agent but do not have my own Agency. I love what I do. I retired eleven years ago from the Federal Court and six years ago started as a Travel Agent. I would love for you to show how you do your invoices or anything you think would be informative.
No problem! Just so you know I do offer one on one session to help in whatever part of your business you need assistance in. Social media, processes, billing, etc.
www.cognitoforms.com/klassheyroundtree/oneononecoaching
Hi good day so am just starting out in this industry but am confused on which host to work with do you have any recommendation
Hello. Glad to come across your channel. We are a Tour Operator based in Tanzania specialized in Wildlife Safaris and Mountain trekking and I must admit its really exhausting for operators to connect with agents. I hope your platform will be a good place for agents and operators to connect
Very fun! Thanks for showing!
Thanks for watching!
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I love ur details ❤
Yes! I'm so interested in learning more. I just got certified to become a travel agent, but I feel like I still don't really know anything yet; especially the process like from the initial contact with a client, where does it go? You mentioned an inquiry, so I assume that's what it goes to next. But yeah, I've been really foggy on all of it so far.
I felt so relieved when you said you only take calls from 5-9 because I'm hoping to do something similar. Thanks! :D
I will release this video next just for you! Turn on post notifications so you know when it is live!
@@TheTravelBabeCEO Thank you! 🤩
No problem! Did you check out the training membership I just launched? There is a one day free trial to check out the first video!
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@@TheTravelBabeCEO Awesome! I'll check it out
This video was so super helpful, thanks for posting it
You’re welcome! Posting more once I return from Cancun
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@@TheTravelBabeCEOhey girl !!I’m starting my journey as a travel agent with the help of a mentor, is it hard finding people business that want to book and do you have to be famous on social media in order to get clients??
Loved this! I hope you make more content
Thanks Kirsten! I will make another video soon! I hope you subscribe so you don't miss it!
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Hello. I am new to your channel. Love your content. I would love to see your proposal and other forms that you use with your clients. I’m a fairly new travel advisor and would love to learn from you. Thank you in advance!
Sure thing! Make sure you turn on post notifications so you don't miss the future videos I have planned.
Thank you! 😊
You're welcome 😊
Are you able to make a video about your experience with Outside Agents? I’m trying to pick an agency now. Excited to follow your journey!
I don't really have a lot to include in a video at this time about my agency just because it's pretty straight forward. I can tell you now I like them a lot, of course I don't have anything to compare them to since they were my first choice. The commission starting out is 80/20, they do offer training videos, live training calls, and mentor that you can reach out too. However, the mentor hasn't been that helpful for me personally. They also have a website you can utilize but I don't use any of the software my agency has available just by personal preference.
@@TheTravelBabeCEO Thank you. Outside agents is one of my top picks. I can’t decide if I would use their website or create my own
@@TheTravelBabeCEO Hi, if you don't use the software your agency has available, how do you get your commission pay out?
@@misscarter4u Hi, what I meant by that is I do not use their CRM in regards to what you use a CRM for. In order to get paid when I book a client I go in and enter the basic information required for getting paid; clients name, booking number, date of travel, projected commission, etc.
Now when it comes to email my clients, tracking payments, making payments on their behalf, tracking client birthdays, events, contact information etc. I don't use the CRM from my host agency. CRM is used to manage the relationship between you and your client. I use my host CRM to receive my commission only. Hope that makes sense. :)
@@TheTravelBabeCEO Ahh makes complete sense. Thanks a lot for taking the time to answer my question in clarity. I am just about to become a travel agent myself, found my host agency and starting the sign up process. I am also making this decision after having my destination wedding which I planned myself. I am happy I found your channel to learn from someone who is also starting out and growing. Will definitely be subscribing. Also would you mind if I connect with you for some questions?
Hello. Thanks for sharing. I would love to see more of your forms/processes.
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How did you set up your business? Who is your host agency? What processes do you use for setting a client up after proposal? Do you think it’s better to start off with the $21 or $41 membership with Outside Agents?
Hey I am making more videos that will include my experience and tips. For now checkout this new video! ua-cam.com/video/yvWP1oaokEM/v-deo.html
Thank you keep the videos coming
More to come!
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Get a housekeeper or cleaning service. It's worth it.
I’m confused ,by your comment she is starting a at home travel business .& getting away from the 9-5 lifestyle.
@@dystanysam9896the housekeeper suggestion was in response to 5:06
Wow🎉
Hello !!! Great video ,i subscribed as well !! I`m thinking of doing this as well so doing some research ,which agency are you with ? Thank you so much for this info. 😄
Hey Julia thank you for subscribing! I am with Outside Agents.
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Hi am very interested in becoming a travel agent and how can guide me in the right direction as far how to choose the right host agency, ?
I’m a travel advisor as well, and I am wondering how do you create a group trip to promote without having sign a contract or put a deposit down?
Hello, you can either put down a deposit as you mentioned or you can a type of group known as a group ease or for example a group that is not under contract. You structure the sales page to inform interested individuals that pricing is subject to change. So you advertise as pricing starting at… Perhaps I will make a video in the future of how I structured my own group trip without a contract
Hey, have you checked out the new video from this week? ua-cam.com/video/yvWP1oaokEM/v-deo.html
New Subbie👋🏽👋🏽..Congrats on your new channel
Thank you!!☺️
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Can you please tell us how you started your travel agency ? Are you by yourself ? Or are you working with a travel agency ?
Watch this video… Day In The Life | Should you start with a Host Agency | TRAVEL AGENT
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Hi I'm interested in starting my travel business please keep doing these types of content. Any tips for starters. Marketing tips.. having a host? Thanks
Yes absolutely, keep the ideas coming I will make videos to cover them!
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thanks
thank you
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Hi! I’m interested in learning more about your experiences with a host agency. Also, which CRM have you found that works best? Thanks so much for sharing.
Most host have their own crm that you can use but I currently use travel joy.
Hey have you checked out the new video for this week? ua-cam.com/video/yvWP1oaokEM/v-deo.html
What camera do you use to film your videos? Quality looks awesone.
Canon m50
I just signed up!
Hey there! What did you just sign up to?
Did you take a course prior to starting your own travel business? I’m interested in becoming a travel agent, but I know it’s important to find vendors and network & learn the different aspects of the location etc
Hey, I did a lot of research, youtube videos, learning from tour operators, and I also took a trainings from others in the travel industry.
Great video. What CRM software do you use?
TravelJoy and Wix
I would loveeee to join !!
This trip is sold out but I am releasing a couples trip next and more this year!
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Thank you for the great, informative video! Where do you run your ads?
I run them through my website
@@TheTravelBabeCEO Thanks for replying!
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Thanks
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Watching this a year after you posted. Curious if you would still handle in the same way, the person who asked for flights and did not fill out your inquiry form?
I now only sell hosted group trips and yes the clients still must go and book their flights if we are flying to the Caribbean.
@@TheTravelBabeCEO thanks for the quick reply!
@@TheTravelBabeCEO I’m just curious, but why did you decide to go that route?
Whats the difference between a customer booking with you or.custimers booking themselves? Do Travel agents give better prices?
Yes and no, yes sometimes there are discounts giving to travel agents however that is not the reason anyone should use a travel agent. Travel agents are utilized by people who are not comfortable or familiar with planning a complete vacation, or people who are comfortable but want someone else to handle the research of planning a vacation. Travel agents have knowledge that the general public does not when it comes to selecting the best hotel or experiences to match what the client is looking for. When deciding to use a travel agent you are reducing the risk of planning a vacation you don’t enjoy!
Great infor! Thanks for sharing. I emailed you.
I would love to have you as my business best. I've been an administrative assistant at a travel agendy for over a year now. I'm still in the proccess to learn a lot of things. In a few days I will be in my first internacional trip, I'll be there taking care of everything to our customers to have the best trip of their lives. I'm a brazilian girl, so I will also chalenge myself using English abroad for the first time after studying for 8 years. So, I will follow your chanel and I hope to learn a lot from you.
Hi Travel Babe, what do you suggest for a person like me that's new to the travel industry and wants to break into it, the most inexpensive way possible? Do you know of any good hosts that you can recommend? 😊🌷
I am new to the travel agent world as well and I have only been with one agency thus far. Outside Agents. I recommend watching the below video and check out the agency reviews website.
ua-cam.com/video/uEteh8o7CMg/v-deo.html
hostagencyreviews.com/
Hey, have you checked out the new video from this week? ua-cam.com/video/yvWP1oaokEM/v-deo.html
Hi so am just starting out in this industry but am confused on which host is a good one to use can u help me plz
You can start by reading reviews on this site
hostagencyreviews.com
Are you using Travel Joy?
Yes
Can someone please advise what portal is used by travel agents to book and view flight information, hotel booking, car rentals, and sell insurance please?
Vacation Access and Vacation Express are two that most use
@@TheTravelBabeCEO thank you so much for this clarity. I am on my way to start a travel agency in Guyana (South America) and I was wondering how to go about booking. My past is in IT so I have knowledge of website creation, marketing, and CRM. If can ever I can assist you in any way I am more than grateful to be at your disposal.
Where do you find clients who's interested in traveling?
Social media, family, friends, talking to people in public, etc. You need a clear strategy for brining in new leads on a consistent basis.
@@TheTravelBabeCEO how can I find a clear strategy for bringing them on a consistent basis?
You don't find it necessarily you create it. If you need assistance on figuring out how to do this, feel free to book a one on one with me. You can also hire someone that does marketing services, or try and learn from articles and videos on online. @@marieclay1981
Do you recommend joining a host agency?
If you are brand new to the travel industry I would recommend joining a host to start out
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Hello, I am still thinking/ researching but would you say this business pays off? It is worth the time and effort that you put into it?
Ask me at the end of 2023 lol! Starting a business is a risk no matter the industry, but I’m a believer that if you put in the work and don’t quit you will be successful!
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@@TheTravelBabeCEO It's 2024. Are you still in it?
New SUBBIEE❤️I AM RETIRED AT AGE 37 Move to Hawaii🌺Purchased My home WITH a acre of land,
pay it off!!!! NOW AM READY TO TRAVEL 🛅
Thanks for subbing!
Hey I am with outside agency I would love to connect I really haven’t found other people with the company I love networking !
Hey! Yes let’s connect. My email is thetravelbabeceo@gmail.com
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Hey,do you need a printer to actually start this type of business?
No I wouldn’t say it’s necessary but I just like having a printer in general
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Good evening, do I need a IATA credentials to become a travel agent?
Yes you do in the new video that will be posted tomorrow I cover the two options regarding credentials.
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Hi there, Which CRM system do you use?
I use TravelJoy
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I'm also on Outside Agents as well is it possible for us to connect I just started with them a few months ago.
Sure thing, email me at thetravelbabeceo@gmail.com
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New Subscriber here! I'm also a UA-camr and brand new travel agent so I'm glad I found your channel for help. I actually live in Mexico so if you ever need help that you can't do from America, let me know. Maybe we can collaborate one day.
Yes! I love that🩷
I Plan on becoming a travel agent soon full time can you make good money booking your own travel
My personal experience is that it takes time to build the income if you are under a host, because you are basically building a business from the ground up. If you are a full time traveler you would definitely make commission or have discounted rates when you travel. There is this misconception that travel agents travel for free and that can be true but not likely in the beginning.
@@TheTravelBabeCEO ok makes sense cause I look foward to living off of my travel business full time but I want to book travel for me only
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I am interested in starting this journey. I have a bit of experience in the travel industry. I am looking for a business buddy or an accountability partner if there are ladies in this space interested we can connect. 😊
Hello!! I recently found your channel and was interested in the information you spoke about in this video. I just signed with an agency to become a travel agent and I was interested in the proposal you spoke about. I am also looking for information on the upcoming trip. What is your website? Social media? Thank you in advance!!
Are you wanting to join us on the Girls Gone Cabo trip? You can check out the trip details by visiting the attached link. This trip is almost sold out and we will most likely close it this week.
www.bluereefwhitesand.com/girls-gone-cabo-2023
Social media: @bluereefwhitesand
@@TheTravelBabeCEO thank you! Yes I was interested in the trip but also interested in the proposal you spoke about beginning at 8:40 in the video. We appreciate you sharing!
Question . Is there a good hosting travel agency you recommend that is not an MLM ?
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Hi I just signed up with Outside Agents. Can we connect and network?
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