It’s halfway through the year - are you on track to hit your travel agency goals this year?

In this episode, we dive into mid-year strategies for travel advisors, from refining marketing campaigns to cleaning up your database, optimizing email marketing, and streamlining social media content. Learn how to make data-driven adjustments to boost bookings and hit your year-end targets.

Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy rant! In this episode, Tahryn and Karen take on the chaos of air travel. From people who can't figure out the security line to the battle for the armrest at 30,000 feet, we're unpacking our biggest airport and airplane pet peeves. Join us for a hilarious breakdown of travel etiquette and let us know your biggest pet peeves in the comments!

This episode is packed with info as your hosts, Tahryn Nicastro and Karen Walz, dive deep into the world of romance travel and trips that take us around the world to learn about destinations and resorts for our clients.

Tahryn talks about her recent whirlwind travels, taking you from the thrilling F1 Grand Prix in Monaco to a week of resort tours and the highly anticipated Romance Travel Forum in Mexico. Discover her firsthand insights from 20 one-on-one meetings with top vendors and evening networking events, revealing how these connections truly benefit clients.

Tahryn also gives an update on her bridal show and mistakes you should avoid in booth design, emphasizing the crucial role of clear branding, an inviting booth setup and post-show follow-up.

Key topics covered:

Romance Travel Forum insights

Destination weddings and honeymoons

Travel agent benefits and relationships

Bridal show strategies and booth design

Post-event follow-up for travel bookings

Monaco and F1 Grand Prix travel

Mexico resort tours and experiences

Upcoming Dubai and Maldives fam trip

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Crafting Client Journeys: Itineraries, Tools & Touchpoints - Ever wondered what goes into planning the perfect client experience? In this episode, your hosts Tahryn and Karen pull back the curtain on the sometimes-dreaded task of creating itineraries. We dive deep into the essential tools we use, weighing the pros and cons of each to help you streamline your own process.

But it's not just about the logistics. We also explore the critical client touchpoints and brand messaging involved when delivering itineraries, whether digitally or via mail. Discover how to make every interaction a memorable one. Plus, stick around for a sneak peek on how Tahryn manages work while traveling.

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Are you a travel agent looking to book more destination weddings and honeymoons? In this episode of The Tahryn and Karen Show, we're diving deep into the world of bridal shows! Join us as we share our honest insights on whether bridal expos are still a viable strategy for travel agents to reach engaged couples.

We'll cover everything from the pros and cons of bridal shows for travel professionals to crucial tips on picking the right bridal show based on location, promoter reputation, and expected traffic. Learn how to effectively prepare for a bridal show to maximize your impact, from booth setup to engaging with potential destination wedding clients.

But it's not just about the show itself! We'll reveal the 'long game' of bridal show lead generation. Whether you're a seasoned travel advisor or new to specialty travel, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you secure more dream destination weddings and romantic honeymoons. Tune in and transform your travel business!

Ready to unlock insider secrets and level up your travel business? In this episode of The Tahryn and Karen Show, we're diving deep into the power of travel agent events (like the Mid-West Travel Showcase!) and why your BDM contacts are your new best friends!

Join Tahryn and Karen as we share how attending these showcases helps you stay ahead of trends, meet incredible suppliers, and connect with other home-based travel agents who get it. Learn why building strong travel industry relationships with those amazing Business Development Managers (BDMs) is absolutely crucial for your success. We're talking expert insights, exclusive tips, and how to get the most out of every connection.

If you're a home-based travel agent, solopreneur travel agent, or just looking for travel business tips, this episode is packed with functional info you won't want to miss. Get ready to go beyond the brochure and build your dream travel agency!

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The Tahryn and Karen Show is a NEW podcast hosted by two travel agents and friends, Tahryn and Karen. This is our first episode where we introduce ourselves, talk about how we met and what we hope to cover on our podcast. We plan to cover various travel topics such as marketing, running our businesses, and the travel industry in general. We met at a training event and instantly connected over their marketing backgrounds. Depsite similar corporate experience, we have unique perspectives and clients due to our different locations. We are both home based travel agents that specialzie in romance travel, family vacations, group travel and more. After our successful corporate marketing careers, we found ourselves burnt out and looking for something more fulfilling. Both loving travel, we each started our businesses at differne times. Now, we are sharing our knowledge and love for running our travel businesses with your through our podcast. We are planning to have industry guests join us on some episodes to discuss certain topics. And, we would love to hear what topics you want to hear about too!