"You really can't plan, organise, be efficient, or effective when you are coming from a place of chaos."

Recently traveling over the Christmas period I learnt a thing or two and I am the first to admit my own faults. (I too am no stranger to overwhelm, taking on too much, not saying NO often enough, valuing myself and not taking a break) 

I decided only a few months out of the festive season that I needed an 'escape' and to do something different. To spend some quality time with my husband and son doing something we together would look back on in the future. 

What I wasn't expecting was some of the additional lessons I learnt from experiencing a new culture and visiting places I hadn't previously had on my bucket list. 

In this episode I share the connections, the stories and the lessons learnt. 

Also sharing with you some resources to maybe help you on your journey into 2024. 

Check out all the details at: https://www.travelagentachievers.com/85

Hang in there, reach out to people that know you, understand you and can relate to what you need. I am so honored to be the Travel Agent Achievers members and community guide and look forward to sharing the journey with you too. 

In this episode I once again had the pleasure of hosting Jaimie Abbott. Many recognise her from her tenure with the Royal Australian Air Force and her role as a politician. Additionally, she's the founder of Paid to Speak. Throughout our conversation, Jaimie has an incredible passion for public speaking and networking she is incredibly skilled at. 

Networking has expanded from traditional face-to-face dialogues to the digital domain. Jaimie provided valuable insights on the challenges and common misconceptions of portraying oneself online.

A recurring theme is "authenticity" in both professional and personal spheres.

Furthermore, Jaimie and I delved into navigating social interactions from the perspectives of both introverts and extroverts.

This led to an exploration of the importance of recognising and adapting to diverse personalities during networking situations.

The episode is a testament to the immense potential genuine relationships hold in the business landscape and how networking can be part of your Marketing strategy. 

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In the insightful episode, Ros had the privilege of speaking with Hayley Osborne, the multi-talented marketer and business owner, who contributed valuable insights into the world of travel marketing. Hayley shared her extensive experience, ranging from working on some of the biggest brands like Jack Daniels and Southern Comfort to running her own fashion label and marketing businesses.

One of the highlights was Hayley's emphasis on the importance of local area marketing, regardless of whether listeners are working from home or have a storefront. She was quoted as saying, "whether you are based at home or whether you have bricks and mortar, you can do the same thing in different ways." Her encouragement to integrate both online and offline strategies provided a refreshing approach for those feeling overwhelmed by social media.

Whether you're interested in content pillars, gorilla marketing, or understanding common mistakes in the travel industry, there's something here for everyone. Don't miss this engaging conversation!

On that note, we’d also love to have you in the Achievers in Travel - Facebook group, make sure you join the FREE community. Achievers in Travel - Accountability group.

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In this thought-provoking episode, Ros shares her insights and personal experiences surrounding the importance of coaches and mentors, especially in the business world. Drawing from her own background, she reflects on her time working at McDonald's as a teenager in Australia and how the organisational structure and community there shaped her. She emphasises the importance of good mentors and people looking out for her, fostering her love for Hospitality and Tourism. She also contrasts her experience with her high school community and highlights how her part-time job became her community and laid the foundation for her views on coaching and mentoring.

Ros dives into the alarming statistics regarding small and medium-sized enterprises in Australia, highlighting how a significant number of these businesses fail within the first few years. She argues that there is often a lack of support for small business owners and draws attention to the difference between how coaches are perceived in sports compared to business. The discussion leads to her personal journey in her travel business and her decision to join a business coaching program called Business Blueprint by Dale Beaumont, despite the five-figure investment. This experience led her to recognize the value of being challenged and having a mentor to guide and inspire.

The episode wraps up with Ros' reflections on why coaching and mentoring are not only important but also essential for personal and professional growth. She acknowledges that the investment in a coach or mentor can be intimidating but emphasises that it can be a game-changer for many. Drawing from her own experience and those of her friends, she encourages listeners to think bigger, challenge their beliefs, and recognise the opportunity coaching and mentoring can provide in various aspects of life. It's a compelling conversation that emphasises the human need for guidance, community, and the courage to grow.

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In this episode, Roslyn gets together with Glin Bayley from The Value Negotiator for a heart-to-heart discussion. They kicked off the talk highlighting the difference between arguing a point and reaching a deal. Glin makes it clear that negotiation isn't about sticking to your guns, but about finding a common ground and building shared value.

Glin emphasises the importance of focusing on value rather than price. 

She gives some great advice to travel experts, encouraging them to really get to know their clients' needs and wishes, and shift the conversation towards what value they're offering, not just what price they're asking. 

The goal is to help clients see all the value they're getting, which makes them more at ease with the price tag. Glin believes that when you provide real value, customers are happier and more likely to come back.

Glin also encourages travel professionals to get clear on their goals and their own reasons for doing what they do. She calls for a fresh view of negotiation, urging us all to see it not as a chore, but as a positive and strategic way to build thriving travel businesses that focus on mutual benefits.

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Business Success. It can mean so many things to so many different people. 

In this episode, Roslyn Ranse of Travel Agent Achievers and her guest - Owen Cope, a business strategist and someone whom has been behind the scenes of many successful businesses helping the owners take the next steps discuss the business lifecycle. 

They share insights on overcoming challenges, effective prioritisation, and the power of systemised team-building.

They tackle common mistakes and reveal how to turn them into strengths through productising your services.

Whether you're a seasoned travel business owner, a travelpreneur or just starting out in the travel industry, this episode is packed with strategies to propel your business to new heights.

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'Acts of Service' is one of my love languages. Yet - this podcast episode isn't about that.. 

Stephanie Gries of Travefy and I, Ros, are talking about going above and beyond for travel clients in a way that isn't intrusive, is 'smart' in how we use our time and also delights clients whilst they prepare for and are traveling. 

This tool is one that caught my attention during the pandemic. Not only was it one made initially for travellers, but it easy to use and intuitive with how it works. PLUS they are always adding new features and tools to help us as the Travel Experts provide further value for our clients. 

Stephanie and I discuss all things systems, how using tools that talk to each other or all in one tools that function well are able to help us as travel advisors focus on what we do best. 

Education is important and together we both believe that if you are learning, we want to see you implement. 

Check out how Travefy can help you in your travel business with a special discounted offer only for Travel Agent Achievers listeners and members. Use the coupon code: TAA20 for 20% off your first year when purchasing an annual plan, or your first 3 months on the month to month plan. 

How are you using systems and tools in your travel business to suprise and delight your clients? Making their life easier as well as yours. What tasks are you able to do for them that will increase their 'love' for you and in turn fill your tank too? :-) 

A conversation that I have had and I want to continue to have is what our roles are within the Travel industry, but also how we can all do better in our businesses and how we can work together to ensure we are strong. 

This episode with Brett Jardine, from CATO - the Council or Australian Tour Operators, opens the discussion about the roles we play, the legalities we need to get checked and where associations can help us all come together. 

Brett is passionate about helping everyone in their positions and wants to see the industry succeed, and in doing that we need to ensure we tick all the boxes in our roles. 

Are you blurring the lines, in your role as a Travel Advisor and the work you may be doing with tour operators? Are you unknowingly acting as a Tour Operator and could potentially fall into trouble without even knowing it?

Check out the episode details and more information at: https://www.travelagentachievers.com/78

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Groups as part of your Travel Business Mix can be very rewarding. You can predict future sales and you can plan a lot of experiences far in advance, which helps with your pipeline. 

In this episode I share my own experience as well as the "SYSTEM" and stages behind our Group business success. There is NO one stop shop for every group, however the 5 stages that I share can be replicated and used over and over again so that each group has the same experience with you. It is one of the reasons why we love doing them.

I am also giving our 5 Stages away, so make sure you grab the latest FREE resource at the show notes below.

Our Achievers Mastermind is open to help you learn more about groups and also in April 2023, we are diving into Marketing and Promoting them to ensure that you fill each experience. (Join up on our website) You get access to all our past training as well as live interaction each month. 

Even when you are 'busy' having a system in place can clear your mind and also provide the next step to take action on.. No need to feel the overwhelm of EVERYTHING having to be done at once. 

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Nadine Champion is an inspiring speaker, martial arts teacher and author.  She has dedicated over 35 years of her life to studying martial arts and discovering practical tools for strengthening the mind, developing resilience and building courage.

Nadine and Ros discuss how to explore the power of positive affirmations through the “ I am” concept. The results can be striking. The only two rules are to write positive things, so they can't be negative. The exercise is about who you are at your core and getting you to think about your life, how you show up in your life and who you really are.  It's about valuing who we are and what we are able to give and what we do as travel advisors, what we give to our clients and what we share with our clients,it comes back to who we are as ourselves. 

In this episode of the Travel Agent Achievers podcast, Ros and Nadine talk about how Nadine transformed her life from kickboxer to cancer patient to professional speaker. She shared how she took courage by focusing on mindset, mental and morning routine. 

Check out all the details at: 

https://www.travelagentachievers.com/76