Corrin Robinson's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Robinson.CC 

Name of Corrin's Travel Agency: Stay Booked Travel, LLC

Summary: In the inaugural episode of the No BS Travel Advisor podcast, Marcie Muensterman engages in a heartfelt conversation with Corrin Robinson, a new travel advisor based in Germany. They discuss Corrin's journey from being a stay-at-home mom to starting her travel advisory business, the challenges she faced, including health issues, and her passion for impact travel. The episode emphasizes the importance of transparency in client relationships, the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance through calendar control, and the value of building genuine connections in the travel industry. Corrin shares her insights on overcoming scarcity mindset and the unique niche of impact travel, which focuses on supporting local businesses and sustainable tourism. The conversation concludes with practical advice for aspiring travel advisors and a candid discussion about unpopular opinions in the industry.

Takeaways:

Corrin transitioned from a stay-at-home mom to a travel advisor.

Impact travel focuses on supporting local businesses.

Transparency with clients builds trust and rapport.

Calendar control is essential for work-life balance.

Scarcity mindset can hinder client engagement.

Building relationships is key in the travel industry.

Health challenges can complicate starting a business.

Choosing a niche can differentiate a travel advisor.

Clients will prioritize working with you if they value your expertise.

Being authentic and transparent enhances client relationships.

Titles:

Navigating the Travel Advisory Landscape

From Mom to Travel Advisor: Corrin's Story

Sound Bites:

"I'm only going to do Zoom calls."

"I love promoting a raise of prices."

"Be your authentic transparent self."

Chapters:

00:00

Introduction to No BS Travel Advisor Podcast

01:23

Corrin's Journey to Becoming a Travel Advisor

03:21

Balancing Motherhood and Business

05:26

Health Challenges and Starting a Business

07:47

Choosing Impact Travel as a Niche

10:01

Training and Support from Host Agency

14:01

Navigating Scarcity Mindset

16:59

First Client Experience and Transparency

21:22

Success in Closing Leads

24:46

Importance of Calendar Control

25:30

Transformative Coaching Experience

26:33

Calendar Control and Productivity

28:18

The Importance of Charging Fees

30:08

Building Relationships in Travel

30:43

Impact Travel and Community Support

32:44

Navigating Time Zones and Client Needs

36:03

Authenticity and Client Connection

40:24

Practical Advice for Travel Advisors

43:43

Unpopular Opinions in Travel Advisory

48:27

Embracing Authenticity and Learning

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