February 22, 2025

DEE - Mom, Secretly Slay, Chippin’ Away

1 hour 5 minutes

Dee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deebeckvacations/

Dee's Travel Leaders Profile: https://www.travelleaders.com/agent/323346

Dee's Travelmation Profile: https://www.travelmation.net/deebeck

Dee's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/deebeckvacations

Summary: In this episode of the No BS Travel Advisor podcast, Marcie Muensterman interviews Dee Beck, a travel advisor celebrating her first year in the industry. They discuss the challenges of balancing family life with a new career, the importance of community support, and the realities of the travel advisory business. Dee shares her journey from being a fitness instructor to becoming a travel advisor, highlighting the parallels between the two fields. The conversation also touches on the significance of social media in building a travel business and the insights gained from planning family vacations. In this conversation, Marcie Muensterman shares her journey as a travel advisor, emphasizing the importance of learning through experience, celebrating milestones, and preparing clients for international travel. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, the value of mentorship, and actionable advice for new travel advisors. Marcie encourages taking time to build a business and highlights the significance of personal growth and understanding client needs.

Takeaways:

Dee Beck celebrates one year as a travel advisor.

Balancing family life with a new career is challenging but rewarding.

Community support is crucial for success in the travel industry.

Social media plays a significant role in building a travel business.

Planning family vacations can be a learning experience for travel advisors.

The travel advisory business requires patience and perseverance.

Earnings in the travel industry can be lower than expected.

It's important to research host agencies before joining.

Building a Facebook group can enhance community engagement.

Success in travel advisory is a marathon, not a sprint. The importance of committing to a learning process for 30 to 60 days.

Consistency in branding comes from starting and refining your approach.

Celebrating small wins is crucial for motivation and confidence.

Understanding industry jargon can enhance your expertise.

Creating organized resources for clients can ease their travel experience.

Emotional ups and downs are part of the entrepreneurial journey.

Asking for help is essential when facing new challenges.

Finding a mentor can significantly impact your success.

Focusing on a niche allows for deeper knowledge and better service.

Utilizing library resources can aid in personal and professional growth.

Titles:

Navigating the Travel Industry: Insights from a New Advisor

Balancing Family and Career as a Travel Advisor

The Journey of a Travel Advisor: Challenges and Triumphs

Building a Community in the Travel Advisory Space

Secrets to Success in the Travel Industry

From Fitness to Travel: A Unique Career Transition

Sound Bites:

"Congrats girl!"

"I am a podcast junkie!"

"I jumped into the deep end."

"Christmas is my favorite!"

"It's a marathon, not a sprint."

"I had over a hundred people join."

"I felt really good about that."

"I created a Trello board for her."

"Ask for help."

"Find a mentor."

"Pick a niche to focus in on."

"Go to your library."

"You need to get started."

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