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Thinking about becoming a travel agent or wondering if those big industry conferences are actually worth the time and money? In this Wanderlust Wednesday episode, Nick and Wil pull back the curtain on the Dream Vacations National Conference and the land-and-sea events that power a billion-dollar travel brand.

They share what really happens on board, why top agents keep coming back year after year, and how one intimate ambassador session with Worldia turned into game-changing tools for clients. If you are serious about growing in the travel industry and want to shortcut months of trial and error, this episode shows why investing in live events can fast-track your success.

Key Takeaways:

• The Dream Vacations National Conference is the main annual event where over a thousand agencies come together for a full week of learning, networking, and vendor access.
• In addition to national conference, there are focused summits throughout the year for river cruising, land vacations, luxury travel, and marketing to sharpen specific skills.
• Nothing is mandatory as a 1099 agent, but long-term success in travel comes from intentional learning and surrounding yourself with top performers in the industry.
• The biggest value of conference is not just formal training sessions but live access to high-producing peers and the chance to ask exactly what they are doing that works.
• National conference is built around relationship building with more than fifty vendors on board who share updates on new ships, resorts, itineraries, and sales tools.
• Worldia’s leadership, including the CEO and COO, showed up in person, took extensive notes, and implemented changes like a client-facing app that works even offline.
• Travel is a relationship business more than a sales business, and conference creates space to deepen trust with vendors who will later prioritize training and support for your agency.
• The conference and summits are not free, but agents mainly pay for the cruise and hotel at preferred rates, making the education a high-value business write-off.
• The travel industry is booming with cruise capacity and river cruise offerings expanding dramatically over the next decade, signaling long-term opportunity for committed agents.
• Attending national conference can compress six months of online learning into a single week of immersive education, direct vendor access, and real-world success strategies.

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Having gratitude at work doesn't mean being soft or avoiding hard conversations. The best leaders say "thank you" with specifics and still hold people accountable to agreed-upon standards of excellence. In this Monday Mindset episode, Nick and Wil unpack how real gratitude looks when you also care deeply about results. They explore why "gratitude without accountability is just a hug with no spine," why toxic positivity hurts teams more than helps, and how to coach people you genuinely like without protecting them from the truth.

Whether you lead a team or run a business, this episode will help you build a culture where people feel valued, challenged, and proud of what they deliver.

Key Takeaways:

• Gratitude is more than a holiday feeling and needs to become a regular habit, not just something we practice during Thanksgiving.
• Writing down what you are grateful for each week helps you notice people you still need to follow up with and thank.
• The most powerful gratitude is specific, intentional, and directed to real people, not just a vague "I'm thankful for everything."
• Great leaders praise both effort and outcomes so people feel seen for the work they put in, not just the final result."Gratitude without accountability is just a hug with no spine" and leaves people unclear about standards and expectations.
• You can affirm someone's usual excellence while still calling out a miss and asking how they will correct it moving forward.
• Being "too nice" and avoiding hard conversations is not kindness, it is a lack of leadership that blocks people from growing.
• Real leadership means holding yourself and your team accountable, even when you personally like the people involved.
• Feedback and performance reviews should never be surprises because you have been talking openly all year long.
• Specific praise raises dopamine levels and reinforces the behavior you want to see again in your team.
• You can express gratitude for candor when people challenge you or the status quo instead of just "drinking the Kool Aid."
• Gratitude for accountability looks like modeling how to own a miss, do a postmortem, and improve the process instead of making excuses.
• Toxic positivity pretends "everything is awesome" even when results are poor, and it stops organizations from facing reality.
• A strong culture combines appreciation, honest coaching, and consistency so people know they are both valued and expected to grow.
• You do not need a perfect system to start practicing gratitude, you can simply choose one person today and thank them specifically for something they did well.

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Step aboard the brand new Princess Star with Nick and Wil as they give you an unfiltered, first-sailing review from the inaugural Dream Vacations conference cruise. This is not a glossy brochure breakdown. This is what it actually feels like to walk the halls, eat the food, play in the casino, and try to find your way around a ship that is sparkling new but surprisingly clunky.

In this Wanderlust Wednesday episode, Nick and Wil break down where Princess absolutely nailed it and where the Star left them saying good, not great. From the best buffet they have ever had at sea and high-tech medallions that magically open your door, to low ceilings, awkward hallways through staterooms, and long drink lines at every bar, you will get the real talk you need before you book.

Key Takeaways:

• The Princess Star is a beautiful, sparkling clean new ship with a polished central hub, but the overall layout feels tight and claustrophobic due to low ceilings and narrow corridors.
• Movement across the ship often requires walking through stateroom corridors or changing decks to get from front to back, which disrupts the natural flow.
• One standout design win is the main multi-deck plaza space with live music, restaurants, and a stunning chandelier, where the ship finally feels open and breathable.
• The buffet was a major highlight featuring moist cakes, fresh dragon fruit, outstanding lasagna, and table-side coffee refills.
• The Medallion system provides a seamless high-tech experience, including keyless entry that automatically unlocks your stateroom door as you approach.
• Service at bars was notably slow with long lines, and the casino lacked a dedicated bar, which further delayed drink service for players.
• For casino players, table game points are cut off at midnight on the second-to-last day, making it difficult to track your status for future rewards.
• Onboard activities prioritized quantity over quality; while visually stunning, some production shows lacked vocal talent, and the comedy club suffered from sound bleed issues.

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This week on Monday Mindset, we sit down with Neil Schwartz, President of SBRnet Inc., to explore how data shapes winning decisions in sports and business. With over 25 years of experience in sports analytics, Neil breaks down the power of understanding your audience, the rise of new sports trends, and why storytelling makes data meaningful. A quick, insight-packed conversation to help you think smarter, work smarter, and win smarter.  

If you're a sports fan, entrepreneur, business owner, or simply curious about the business behind the games you love, this episode is packed with insights, energy, stories, and real-world examples that will inspire you to rethink how you view sports data.

Tune in — because as Neil says, “Sports are fun… and the data behind it is even better.

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Fanatic Friday Finale is here. 

After a year of sports banter, UFC moments, baseball updates, and unforgettable debates, Nick and Wil share a major announcement on the future of the show. This milestone episode reflects on the journey, the community, and what comes next as the podcast shifts focus to Monday Mindset and Wanderlust Wednesday. Thank you, winners, for an incredible season. 🙌

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Think an Alaskan cruise is “seen it” scenery? With the right route and a few land nights you’ll be telling stories for years. In this Wanderlust Wednesday, Nick and Wil walk you through when to book and which cruise lines actually deliver the full Alaska. Hear port highlights and smart Black Friday & World Cup tips that affect gateway hotel rates. 

Perfect for anyone planning Alaska for 2026.

Key Takeaways:

• Q4 is the prime season for booking Alaska cruises before cabins fill up in January and February.
• Alaska is one of the most competitive destinations for stateroom selection, making early booking crucial.
• Sailing from Seattle or San Francisco gives limited Alaska exposure and misses the true northern region.
• The most authentic Alaska itineraries sail between Vancouver and Anchorage.
• A passport is required for Vancouver to Anchorage sailings since they involve Canada.
• The ideal Alaska experience includes both a cruise and a three to five-day land tour.
• The Whittier to Denali train journey is one of the most iconic and scenic rail experiences in Alaska.
• Popular ports like Ketchikan and Juneau offer wildlife views glaciers and unique cultural excursions.
• Alaska’s cruise season runs from mid May to mid September with June and July being top choices for weather.
• Black Friday travel deals can offer significant savings on Alaska itineraries and add ons.

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This week’s Monday Mindset explores how ancient mythology reveals powerful leadership lessons. Nick and Wil break down stories like Odysseus and Icarus to uncover insights on patience under pressure, humility, coachability, and sustainable growth. A motivating episode for anyone looking to strengthen decision-making and elevate team performance. Tune in and level up your leadership

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One of the wildest weeks in football is here. 

This Fanatic Friday, Nick and Wil break down Texas vs Georgia, major college shakeups, and pure NFL chaos. From Texas Tech shocking BYU to Seattle’s rise and the Bills’ roller coaster, this episode is packed with leadership, momentum, and game-changing analysis.

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Big milestone alert. In this Wanderlust Wednesday, Nick and Wil pull back the curtain on how Nick Mornard & Associates hit Platinum status with Dream Vacations and why celebration is a non-negotiable part of staying in the game. 

If you are building something on nights and weekends, this is your playbook for duplicating yourself, leading a team of independent rockstars, and turning consistency into compounding results.

Key Takeaways:

• Year one was devoted to learning the industry and reached Silver just before the first anniversary.
• Gold followed quickly after Silver and Platinum arrived in year three through steady, compounding growth.
• Scaling required shifting from solopreneur to business owner by duplicating through a team of trained associates.
• The agency now includes seven associates with an eighth onboarding and has expanded beyond Florida into multiple states.
• Team selection prioritizes entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to work rather than get-rich-quick expectations.
• Clear goals, accountability, and celebrating small, medium, and big wins prevent burnout and sustain momentum.
• Building systems that reduce booking time and increase expertise unlocks higher revenue with fewer hours.
• Incentive structures raise associate commission as they sell more which grows the whole agency.
• You can only do so much in 24 hours, so duplication and team building are the path to scale.
• The next target is Diamond status and the belief is that it is achievable through consistent execution.

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Nick and Wil break down how frustration, ego, and stress influence leadership, communication, and team culture. Learn how to pause, reflect, and turn emotional reactions into clarity and growth. A powerful episode for anyone seeking a stronger mindset and professional development.

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