TIQUE Talks: The Business Podcast for Travel Advisors

124. How To Break Into Selling African Safaris with Clint Saint


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Learn how to confidently break into a new niche - specifically the wild world of safari travel! In this episode, Clint Saint, owner of Live Life African Safari Getaways, shares how travel advisors can successfully enter the safari market without needing to be experts in every detail. From building strong supplier partnerships to setting client expectations and marketing with heart, this conversation walks through what it really takes to sell unforgettable African adventures. You'll learn how to navigate emotional experiences like the Great Migration, why FAM trips are helpful but not required, and how to position yourself as the go-to expert for clients seeking once-in-a-lifetime trips. If you’re ready to expand your travel offerings and bring Africa’s magic to your clients, this one’s for you!

 

Connect with Clint Saint:

livelifesafaris.com

 

 

Today we will cover:

  •  (03:00) Clint's background and journey into the safari travel niche
  •  (05:40) Why advisors should lean on experienced suppliers
  •  (10:00) How to confidently sell safari without first-hand experience
  •  (12:30) Talking budgets, logistics, and the value of safari travel
  •  (21:00) Addressing sensitive experiences like predator-prey sightings
  •  (27:05) How to position yourself and inspire clients through storytelling
  •  (40:00) FAM Trips; Clint’s take on learning through partners vs. firsthand experience
  •  (45:00) The lasting impact of Africa
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