196 – Considering a Host Agency? You Need to Hear This!

Host Agencies

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Podcast Number 196 Jackie Friedman, General Manager of Nexion, joins Lorene and I to talk about host agencies. Jackie gives us insight about Nexion as a host agency and what they have to offer travel agents. Nexion offers great support for its agents through their “Accelerate Your Success” program and “Power of the Network” support … Continue reading 196 – Considering a Host Agency? You Need to Hear This! →

195 – Two Nations Expo and Selling Your Expertise as a Travel Agent

Training,

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Podcast Number 194 Lorene joins Barry in the co-hosted segment where we talk about the Two Nations Expo which Lorene recently attended. We also discuss the advantages of using a travel agent and how the travel agent’s expertise can not be matched by the big discount travel sellers. Travel News Ryanair considers charging to go … Continue reading 195 – Two Nations Expo and Selling Your Expertise as a Travel Agent →

194 – Cory Andrichuck Joins Lorene and Barry to Talk About Taking Your Business to a Higher Level

Marketing, Training,

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Podcast Number 194 Cory Andrichuck of brandUcoaching joins Lorene and Barry to talk about his new business. Cory helps home based travel agents take their business to a new level. Cory will take you through thought provoking exercises and help you develop your business through innovative business strategies. Cory wants to challenge you to rethink … Continue reading 194 – Cory Andrichuck Joins Lorene and Barry to Talk About Taking Your Business to a Higher Level →

193 – Two Nations Travel Show, Learn About Great Opportunities for Your Clients

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Podcast Number 193 Linda Botts joins Lorene and I to talk about the Two Nations Vacation Travel Show. The show features forty vendors highlighting vacation opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Linda is the Vice President for Sales for Clipper Vacations and is the organizer of the Two Nations Vacation event. Clipper Vacations has a long … Continue reading 193 – Two Nations Travel Show, Learn About Great Opportunities for Your Clients →

192 – Develop Your Own Tour Guide Business With Help From “Tours by Locals”

Tours

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Podcast Number 192 Do you live in an area that attracts tourist? If so, you have a business opportunity waiting for you. Barry and Lorene interview Greg Scott and Paul Melhus from Tours by Locals. Listen in and learn how you can create a tour guide business in your home town. You don’t have to … Continue reading 192 – Develop Your Own Tour Guide Business With Help From “Tours by Locals” →

191 – The World of Training and Travel Expos Await You

Expos, Training,

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Show Number 191 Now is the time to take advantage of training opportunities and trades shows.  Lorene and Barry talk about upcoming travel trade shows and travel training opportunities.  Some of the trade shows are online so you don’t have to travel to take advantage of the opportunities.  Come on board and listen in to … Continue reading 191 – The World of Training and Travel Expos Await You →

190 – Put a Tour Guide in Your Pocket

Business Opportunity

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Show Number 190 Would you like a tour guide in your pocket? One that you can use whenever you like and wherever your are. HearPlanet offers such a service. Listen to the podcast and learn how you can have a tour guide for over 250,000 locations on the planet. Learn, enjoy, produce and prosper! Keep … Continue reading 190 – Put a Tour Guide in Your Pocket →

189 – Lorene and Barry Answer Questions From a New Travel Agent

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Show Number 189 Lucianne Evans joins Lorene and Barry in the co-hosted segment of the show. Lucianne is a new travel agent. She turns the tables and interviews Lorene and Barry. Lucianne asks questions such as, “I have a friend who books travel online.” “How do I ask him to book travel through me?” “Do … Continue reading 189 – Lorene and Barry Answer Questions From a New Travel Agent →

188 – New Year Reminders to Help You and Your Business

Business Practices

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Show Number 188 The New Year has arrived and it’s good to start the year on the right foot.  Barry and Lorene discuss activities they are engaging in right now to help their business and personal lives. We discuss filing systems, a great productivity product called Evernote plus something important for you to insure a … Continue reading 188 – New Year Reminders to Help You and Your Business →

187 – Cruising on an Italian Cruise Liner

Cruises

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Podcast Number One-hundred-eighty-seven Lorene joins the show this week and talks about her recent cruise experience aboard MSC Cruise line. Join us and learn about some of the unique experiences aboard this Italian cruise line. News: Nine signs of a bad travel agent. Disney prospers in tough times. Travel tech gadgets you’ve got to have. … Continue reading 187 – Cruising on an Italian Cruise Liner →