Travel Agent Achievers - To Educate, Encourage and Empower Travel Professionals

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.

Don't forget to subscribe for resources, tools and access our programs at: https://travelagentachievers.com/.

'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.

Check out all the details at:

https://www.travelagentachievers.com/77

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

You've hit the ground running, I know. Clients are demanding your attention and time and I am hearing that as 'people pleasers' a number of Travel Advisors are starting to feel the effects of burnout and it's only February!

Did you take time out over the festive period?

Have you had a chance to look at your business and plan for what's ahead?

In this weeks episode I wanted to share what planning CAN do for your business, why it's important, how to overcome some of the challenges and also what action we can take to help us move forward one step at a time. Even when it all feels too much.

There are solutions so hang in there.

Right now is the time to take massive action to avoid the traps and challenges that can take hold and stop you in your tracks when it comes to building the travel business of your dreams.

Make sure you join me or sign up to be notified of the next intake of our Travel Business Accelerator Program HERE: https://www.travelagentachievers.com/foundation

Managing finances is a part of running a successful travel business.

As a business owner, you should be able to track how much your business will make and the financial position you will be in by making the changes that work for your business.

In this episode we are going to talk with Melissa Browne, a best-selling author, financial educator and serial entrepreneur who is passionate about helping women, particularly regarding finances and how to stay on track so that you are making profits, staying in business, and can continue doing what you love for years to come.

Check out all the details and also more information on Mel and "My Financial Adulting Plan" at:

https://www.travelagentachievers.com/74

We spoke with Kristy in August 2021. Now - 18 months later, it's awesome to check in with Kristy and hear about the progress she has made.

When we first chatted on Episode #46 https://www.travelagentachievers.com/episode46 where she shared what it was like starting her business only a few weeks before the world shut and the pandemic hit. To hear the work she has done, the intentional direction and also surrounding herself with others that 'get it' and encourage and support one another is SO SO good to hear!

If you are in a place of either overwhelm, lost or want to do things different in 2023, make sure you listen in and share this episode.

Kristy is like you and I. A Travel Agent with a passion to help others. She also has learnt that to educate herself with business skills and also lean in and trust the process but invest in herself has certainly seen her soar.

For more information on this episode and the things we discuss - head to https://www.travelagentachievers.com/73

Travel Agent Finder was created by Anna Shannon. A Travel Agent pre-covid.

Anna and Ros discuss the idea and concept behind Travel Agent finder and how the need to build something that helped the industry through the pandemic became a passion project.

Travel Agent Achievers Members rave about Travel Agent Finder and how it has drawn clients to them. By showcasing their expertise, knowledge and experience on one platform, with Anna's sole focus to increase visability through a range of marketing activities to help advisors be seen, has proven that when you highlight your expertise and tell people WHAT you LOVE to book and who you work with can help build mutually beneficial and prosperous relationships with clients you love.

In this episode of the Travel Agent Achievers podcast, Ros and Anna talk about her path to creating the platform, the struggles and also the celebration when advisors and their clients come together. Highlighting real life examples and talking about the importance of marketing your travel business in many ways, not just one.

Check out all the details and also Travel Agent finder at:

www.travelagentachievers.com/72

Being a 'mumpreneur' doesn't have to mean choosing between being a business owner and mother. It can mean balancing the demands and stresses of running a business, as well as doing it all from home—being a parent, spouse, and caregiver and anything under the sun.

With everything going on in our lives today, being a Mum and a business owner at the same time are amongst the most dedicated and hard working people out there today.

Tracy Harris is the energetic Founder and head coach of Australia's leading online community and online education platform for mums in business. She is fiercely dedicated to supporting big-hearted women wanting to design their life first and business second – by harnessing the superpower of Instagram as part of a complete digital strategy.

In this episode, Tracy shares her amazing story on becoming a digital business owner and being a mum. She also talks about how she balanced her role as both parent and business owner, and her tips on how to keep motivated, focused and productive when you have a busy family life.

Tracyand Ros also talk on how to use social media for business. In this era, as one of the quickest, easiest and most affordable ways to grow your online business is through social media.

As travel advisors, we need to be visible and show off your expertise, to talk about what you do.

It's why Instagram Reels is one component to spreading the word about your business and garnering attention from potential clients. It can prove to be an effective marketing strategy in growing business.

Join Roslyn and Tracy for this fun and informative chat then go to:

www.travelagentachievers.com/episode71 for all the resources and links to the special offer Tracy has for the TAA listeners.