July 03, 2026

Redrop: Kristina Fox - The confidence comes after you start

1 hour 6 minutes

Marcie Muensterman

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In this re-drop episode of The No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie sits down with Kristina Fox, founder of The Vacay Maker, to talk about something many travel advisors struggle with:

Believing they're worthy of success before they have proof.

Kristina balances a corporate marketing career while running a successful travel business, and throughout this conversation, one theme keeps coming up again and again:

The advisors who grow are the ones willing to invest in themselves, trust their value, and stop waiting for permission.

From charging fees and setting boundaries to building a business through consistency and education, Kristina shares practical advice that every advisor can apply immediately.

This conversation is equal parts mindset, strategy, and encouragement.

💥 In This Episode, We Get Into:

Kristina's journey into the travel industry

Balancing Corporate America and a travel business

Why Jamaica is so much more than a tourist destination

The importance of charging fees and valuing your expertise

Building confidence and self-belief as an advisor

Why community support accelerates growth

Celebrating wins instead of constantly chasing the next goal

Travel insurance and protecting your clients

Marketing strategies that actually move the needle

Why consistency beats perfection every time

✨ Key Takeaways

Self-belief is often the missing ingredient in business growth

Charging fees communicates confidence and professionalism

Consistency compounds over time

Education is one of the best investments you can make

Community helps you grow faster and stay motivated

You can build a successful business without working around the clock

💬 Quotable Moments

“I need to up my fees.”

“We're horrible at celebrating ourselves.”

“You get to pick your hours, 100%.”

“Those first 30 to 60 days of consistency is so key.”

“Leverage those emails, it's free.”

“Education is key, and it's often free.”

“Be your authentic self, it'll get you further in life.”

🎯 Who This Episode Is For

Advisors struggling with confidence or self-belief

Travel advisors wondering if they should raise their fees

Entrepreneurs balancing a side business and a full-time career

Advisors looking for practical marketing strategies

Travel professionals wanting better work-life balance

Anyone who needs a reminder to celebrate how far they've come

🔑 Keywords

Travel advisor success, charging travel planning fees, travel advisor marketing, self-belief in business, corporate career and entrepreneurship, Jamaica travel insights, travel insurance importance, work-life balance, travel advisor mindset, travel business growth, email marketing, travel advisor coaching, consistency in business, travel industry insights, profitable travel advisory strategies

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By Marcie Muensterman

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