Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Dave Stockert, the Author of the Idea Machine Joins the Co-hosted Segment

Podcast Number One-hundred-twenty-two




Dave Stockert joins the co-hosted session of the show. Dave is a Vice President for Holland America Cruise Line and the author of the book, "The Idea Machine." Dave's book is about marketing for home based travel agents. In the show we talk about the travel business, marketing and training. This is one show you don't want to miss.

I received an email from Jean-Nicolas letting me know about an opportunity to learn about Montreal through a podcast dedicated to Montreal. Check out http://www.play-montreal.com and http://www.ifoundmymontreal.com if you want to learn about Montreal as a travel destination.


This podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

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Special Destinations where you can just browse or create your own account and blog. Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com




Sweet and FunkyAkiko Tsuruga
"Meanie Queenie" (mp3)
from "Sweet and Funky"
(18th & Vine)

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Friday, September 14, 2007

Live From Nashville - Music City and Opryland!

Podcast Number One-hundred-twenty-one

Barry records the podcast live, from Nashville, Tennessee! Well almost live. Barry is recording from the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.

Lorene and Barry talk about American Airlines Vacation's product launch. You can sign up to attend the product launch at several locations around the country. Attend these conferences and build relationships with vendors.

Lorene encourages listeners to sign up for Cruise3Sixty as soon as possible. Cruise3Sixty is an event where you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about cruises. This training sells out quickly so sign up now.

This podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

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Stop by my travel business site
Special Destinations where you can just browse or create your own account and blog. Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com




Aural HistoryFiddlin' Johnny
"River Of No Return" (mp3)
from "Aural History"
(Makoché Music)
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Monday, September 03, 2007

Networking to Grow Your Business

Podcast Number One-hundred-twenty


Networking is an important marketing tool. Barry and Lorene talk about Lorene's networking connections in her community. Barry talks about the popular networking site LinkedIn. Barry's LinkedIn website is at http://www.linkedin.com/in/kantzb.

A travel podcast promotional featured on the show is This Week In London. The promo was obtained from the Podcast Promo Network.



This podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

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Stop by my travel business site
Special Destinations where you can just browse or create your own account and blog. Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com




West to EastTony Monaco
"Roz Da' Cat" (mp3)
from "West to East"
(Chicken Coup)

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Saturday, September 01, 2007

Putting Together a Group Cruise and Getting a Passport in Two Days

Podcast Number One-hundred-ninteen


In the co-hosted segment Loreen talks about putting together a group cruise. Listen and learn how to set up a group cruise. You will hear some tips on how to get the better cabins and how to get extra amenities for your clients.

Barry talks about passports and a service that will expedite your passport application so you can receive a passport in a couple of days. The service is "Rush My Passport" and they can be found at http://www.rushmypassport.com.

Other links discussed in the show are:

Agent at Home Magazine

Travel Trade Weekly

Passport Online

Travel Agent Central

Holland America Cruise Line


This podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

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Stop by my travel business site
Special Destinations where you can just browse or create your own account and blog. Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com



Yours Truly (with Bonus Track)Rick Braun
"Sao Paulo" (mp3)
from "Yours Truly (with Bonus Track)"
(ARTizen Media Group)

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