Category Archives: Training

350 – Why You Should Change Your Business Model From Travel Agent To Travel Consultant



Podcast Number 350 GUEST SEGMENT The world has moved beyond the traditional travel agent who at one time was simply an order taker. The client would tell the agent where they wanted to travel and the travel agent would book the trip. The internet can easily fulfill this function today. The travel agent of today … Continue reading 350 – Why You Should Change Your Business Model From Travel Agent To Travel Consultant


347 – Travel Agents – Do You Want to Make More Money in 2015? Here’s A Plan



Podcast Number 347 GUEST SEGMENT Would you like to increase your income by 10% or 20% in 2015? The first step is writing that goal on paper. In this show we talk about taking specific action steps to achieving your goal. Kelly Bergin and Lisa Baron from Oasis Agents join us to talk about what … Continue reading 347 – Travel Agents – Do You Want to Make More Money in 2015? Here’s A Plan


346 – Do Travel Agents Who Sell Disney Have More Fun?



Podcast Number 346   GUEST SEGMENT  The happiest place on earth is not only for kids and adults (who are still kids at heart), it is a happy place for travel agents. Krista Joy, from the Disneyways podcast and Gary Ebels, a Disney travel agent and self confessed kid at heart, join the show to … Continue reading 346 – Do Travel Agents Who Sell Disney Have More Fun?


337 – Are You an Entrepreneur? Learn How To Create A Tour Operator Business



Podcast Number 337 COHOSTED SEGMENT A world of business is waiting for you, that is if you want to become a tour operator, or as Jim Reddekopp calls it, a tour designer. Jim has formed a business to teach you how to become a tour designer. Jim talks about the training he conducts, and offers … Continue reading 337 – Are You an Entrepreneur? Learn How To Create A Tour Operator Business


336 – What A Destinational Fam Trip Will Do For You



Podcast Number 336 COHOSTED SEGMENT Visit Anchorage was recently a host to Lorene and several travel agents for a destinational familiarization trip. Lorene describes her experience during the trip including local cuisine, hotels, the Alaska Railroad and the Alaska State Fair. Lorene’s experience is a great example of what you can learn on a destinational … Continue reading 336 – What A Destinational Fam Trip Will Do For You


330 – Travel Agent Support and the Importance of Choosing the Right Host Agency from NACTA’s Vice President



Podcast Number 330 COHOSTED SEGMENT  Ann Van Leeuwen, Vice President at the National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA), joins Barry and Lorene on the show to discuss upcoming events sponsored by NACTA for travel agents. We also discuss the NACTA community of travel agents and the great support this community provides its members. Travel … Continue reading 330 – Travel Agent Support and the Importance of Choosing the Right Host Agency from NACTA’s Vice President


326 – Score a Great Fam Trip With Anchorage Wild Expert



Podcast Number 326  Subscribe in iTunes  COHOSTED SEGMENT Jody Overstreet and David Kasser join us in the co-hosted segment to talk about the new training modules they are adding to the Anchorage Wild Expert (AWE) program. The training modules offered by Visit Anchorage in their AWE program are designed as a fun way to learn … Continue reading 326 – Score a Great Fam Trip With Anchorage Wild Expert


320 – Maximize Your Profit Potential With Luxury Hotels and Resorts



Podcast Number 320 Find more travel business related content at the TRAVEL CONSULTANT ACADEMY. COHOSTED SEGMENT Earning your client’s loyalty is the number one goal of the Starwood brand of hotels and resorts. Chris Austin, Starwood’s Vice President of programs and education for the travel professional explains that you will receive credit from your client … Continue reading 320 – Maximize Your Profit Potential With Luxury Hotels and Resorts


314 – Learn About Anchorage And Win A Fam Trip



Podcast Number 314 Find more travel business related content at the TRAVEL CONSULTANT ACADEMY. COHOSTED SEGMENT Join the fun and become an Anchorage Wild Expert (AWE) and possibly win a familiarization trip to Anchorage. Jody Overstreet and David Kasser join us in the co hosted segment where we talk about the great destination of Anchorage, … Continue reading 314 – Learn About Anchorage And Win A Fam Trip


307 – The Travel Business Where Change is Constant and Education is Imperative



Podcast Number 307  Try GoToMeeting free for 30 Days! COHOSTED SEGMENT The travel business is in a constant state of change and that is why travel agent training is so important. Bobbi Hamadi from the host agency Nexion joins our show to talk about travel agent training. Nexion University is launching next week and is … Continue reading 307 – The Travel Business Where Change is Constant and Education is Imperative