This week’s Friday 15, we're welcoming Jenn Lee from TPI and Vacation Planners! Let’s have some fun, plus some questions to discuss this Friday at 12 pm CST. Join us!

1. I'm trying to decide between joining a host agency or a franchise. They both seem to offer training, support, and supplier relationships, so what are the biggest differences that someone new to the industry should really understand before making that decision?
2. How much technology should I expect my host agency to provide versus what I should expect to purchase myself? I'd love to know what's typically included and what's considered part of running my own business.
3. When I look at host agency websites, almost everyone talks about community, training, and support. Beyond those things, what are some questions I should be asking that many new advisors don't think to ask before signing a contract?

RESOURCES:

• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-franchise-or-host-agency
• https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-agency-software
• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-back-office-front-office-software
• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/independent-travel-agent-contracts
• https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-lawyers