Travel Business Unlocked Podcast

Episode 4 - Beyond Booking: The Essential Systems Every Travel Agency Needs


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Downloadable Resource

  • Holly's Comprehensive Travel Agency Systems & Processes Guide

People and Links mentioned in this episode:

  • Zoho One (and all other Zoho apps mentioned)

  • Travefy

  • Calendly

  • Google Drive

  • Dropbox

  • OneDrive

  • Squarespace

  • YouTube

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • Threads

  • LinkedIn

  • TikTok

  • Pinterest

  • PoppyAI

  • Perplexity

  • ChatGPT

  • My Daily Business

  • Fiona Killackey

EPISODE SUMMARY

Why Systems Matter

Holly's System Background

15 Essential Business Systems

  1. CRM System (Customer Relationship Management)

  2. Project Management Tool

  3. Document Management

  4. Online Booking System

  5. Email Templates

  6. Website

  7. Social Media System

  8. EDMs (Electronic Direct Mail) / Email Campaigns

  9. Automated Tasks

  10. Planning Sessions

  11. Financial Management

  12. AI Tools

  13. Team Communication

  14. Payroll Management

  15. Reporting and Analytics

Implementation Strategy

  • Getting Started
  • Align with Goals
  • Free Trials and Research
  • Seeking Support

Key Takeaways

• Systems foster growth: Business cannot grow without proper systems • Start small: Focus on immediate needs, not comprehensive overhaul • Purpose-driven: Systems should free you to do what you love most • Professional growth: Proper systems create professional, efficient business • Long-term investment: Initial setup effort pays dividends in time savings and growth potential

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Travel Business Unlocked PodcastBy Holly Velardo