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Ep. 49: Saving Money on Travel by Becoming Your Own Agent with Brittany Roberts


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Today we are chatting with Brittany (⁠⁠@teachblogtravel) who spoke at the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit. In this episode, Brittany shares her journey into travel and how she discovered the benefits of becoming a travel agent. She explains the different paths to becoming a travel agent and the advantages of working with a host agency. Brittany also discusses hosting group trips and how travel agents can earn commissions and free trips. She highlights the potential for combining points and miles with travel agent benefits. Additionally, she provides tips for taking group trips with limited time off and shares some memorable moments from her own group trips. In this episode, we chat about:

  • Becoming a travel agent can be a cost-effective way to save on travel and even earn money through commissions and free trips.
  • There are different paths to becoming a travel agent, including working for a brick-and-mortar agency, starting your own agency, or joining a host agency.
  • Hosting group trips can be a lucrative opportunity for travel agents, as they can earn commissions from booking group travel and even get a free spot on the trip.
  • Combining points and miles with travel agent benefits can help travelers save even more on their trips.
  • Even if you have limited time off, you can still take group trips by partnering with a travel agent or choosing a tour company that has already done the planning for you.
    • ...and more!

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