Tag Archives: Marketing

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


323 – Increase Your Sales by Expanding Into the Gay and Lesbian Travel Marketplace



Podcast Number 323 COHOSTED SEGMENT The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is an organization promoting tourism in the gay community. John Tanzella talks about how you can become a business partner with IGLTA as a travel agent to promote your business to gay and lesbian travelers. IGLTA is featured in more than twenty … Continue reading 323 – Increase Your Sales by Expanding Into the Gay and Lesbian Travel Marketplace


317 – Catherine Heeg Explains How to Find Content to Put Into Your Travel Agent Blog



Podcast Number 317 Find more travel business related content at the TRAVEL CONSULTANT ACADEMY. COHOSTED SEGMENT Catherine Heeg is an expert on using social media to increase the travel consultant’s exposure to potential and existing clients. Catherine is full of ideas about how you can find interesting content that will attract readers to your blog. … Continue reading 317 – Catherine Heeg Explains How to Find Content to Put Into Your Travel Agent Blog


313 – Are You Using Social Media as Part of Your Marketing Strategy?



Podcast Number 313  Try GoToMeeting free for 30 Days! COHOSTED SEGMENT Are you using social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter to develop presence and credibility for your travel business? If not, you should be. Catherine Heeg of Customized Management Solutions joins Barry and Lorene to discuss the potential of social media in … Continue reading 313 – Are You Using Social Media as Part of Your Marketing Strategy?


303 – Are You Starting or Growing Your Travel Business? This Show is for You!



Podcast Number 303  Try GoToMeeting free for 30 Days! COHOSTED SEGMENT On today’s show our guest is Anita Pagliasso. Anita is the author of two books, “From Home Based to Power House,” and her recent book, “How I Made a Small Fortune as a Home Based Travel Agent.” Anita has a companion CD full of … Continue reading 303 – Are You Starting or Growing Your Travel Business? This Show is for You!


285 – Promote Yourself as a Destination Expert on Hearplanet



Podcast Number 285 CO HOSTED SEGMENT Steven Echtman joins the show to talk about Hearplanet. Hearplanet is a personal tour guide in your pocket. Actually it’s a sophisticated app for your iPhone or Android powered smart phone. Geolocation along with powerful search features will lead you on a discovery of what’s around you, or what’s … Continue reading 285 – Promote Yourself as a Destination Expert on Hearplanet


274 – Lawful Endorsements and Creations from Koa Wood



Podcast Number 274 BUSINESS SEGMENT Client endorsements in your sales literature and on your website can work wonders to bring you sales.  But, the Federal Trade Commission has some rules you need to know about when it comes to those endorsements.  Barry highlights the rules so you can use endorsements with confidence and not run … Continue reading 274 – Lawful Endorsements and Creations from Koa Wood


270 – An Unforgettable Experience Aboard 26 Glaciers Day Cruise



Podcast Number 270 Sponsor: Visit gotomeeting.com, click the try it free button and use promo code: Podcast. BUSINESS SEGMENT Success in creating a direct mail piece depends on who you direct your mailing to and how you word the piece.  Barry continues the discussion of direct mail describing how to create a direct mail piece … Continue reading 270 – An Unforgettable Experience Aboard 26 Glaciers Day Cruise


269 – Boost Your Business With Direct Marketing – Here’s How!



Podcast Number 269 Sponsor: Hold your meetings online for just $49 a month Try GoToMeeting free. Marketing on Twitter and Facebook is all the buzz today. In fact, we’ve been a part of that buzz here on the Home Based Travel Agent Show. However, there is an old, tried and true marketing method that shouldn’t be … Continue reading 269 – Boost Your Business With Direct Marketing – Here’s How!