198 - Ideas to Promote Yourself and Grow Your Business

Podcast Number 198

Boosting your business is all about promoting yourself. Barry and Lorene talk about ways you can promote yourself and your business. Our discussion centers around Dave Stockert's book, The IDEA MACHINE II. Dave offers over 300 ideas on how to promote your business and generate more sales.

The Australian Company, Thirsty Swagman Tours is looking for a travel agent in the U.S. to follow up on leads in the U.S. and Canada. Call Kenneth at their 24 hour number +61 8 9257 3898 if you are interested. Or, email him at info@thirstyswagman.com.

Travel News


Cruise line executives cautiously optimistic about staying afloat

AccuWeather meteorologist predicts fewer hurricanes for the 2009 season

Royal Caribbean to offer a land and cruise vacation

Book your hotel on the layaway plan

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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


The Phenomenal Handclap Band
"You'll Disappear" (mp3)
from "IODA SXSW Opening Day Bash Sampler 2009"
(ioda)

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197 - Looking for a Fam Trip Opportunity - Here's a Great One

Podcast Number 197

Holland America Cruise line is offering a familiarization trip you don't want to miss. The trip is an Alaska cruise plus a 10 day land excursion package. Lorene talks about this trip and what it takes to sign up. Listen to the show to learn more and you can visit the fam trip web page by clicking here - HAL Fam Trip.

Travel News


U.S. attempting to impose new requirement for cruise ships in international water.

Ten great Irish Pubs to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Carnival Cruise Lines will begin using Seattle for Alaska Cruises.

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Keep up with us on Twitter.com Lorene's Twitter name is lorener, Barry's Twitter name is kantzb

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


Karen Ashbrook / Paul Oorts
"Breton Dance - Star Of Munster" (mp3)
from "Celtic Cafe"
(Maggie's Music)

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196 - Considering a Host Agency? You Need to Hear This!

Podcast Number 196

Jackie Friedman, General Manager of Nexion, joins Lorene and I to talk about host agencies. Jackie gives us insight about Nexion as a host agency and what they have to offer travel agents. Nexion offers great support for its agents through their "Accelerate Your Success" program and "Power of the Network" support system.

In addition, Jackie is on the board of directors at the Professional Association of Travel Hosts (PATH). PATH's purpose is to establish strict operating and performance standards for its members. You should consider a PATH member host agency if you are a travel agent seeking a host agency.

Travel News


Disney is going to Twitter



Disney resort and hotel construction is underway in Hawaii


A new website where people with disabilities share their travel experiences

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Keep up with us on Twitter.com Lorene's Twitter name is lorener, Barry's Twitter name is kantzb

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


The Airmen of Note
"Blues for Mundy" (mp3)
from "Today"
(Altissimo!)

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195 - Two Nations Expo and Selling Your Expertise as a Travel Agent

Podcast Number 194

Lorene joins Barry in the co-hosted segment where we talk about the Two Nations Expo which Lorene recently attended. We also discuss the advantages of using a travel agent and how the travel agent's expertise can not be matched by the big discount travel sellers.

Travel News


Ryanair considers charging to go to the bathroom!


Music cruises are becoming popular


Twitter and the travel industry


Always dry swim wear


Electronic cigarettes on airplanes


Online check-in for Disney Resorts

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Keep up with us on Twitter.com Lorene's Twitter name is lorener, Barry's Twitter name is kantzb

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.
Check out Blubrry. It's a great place to be a listener. You can comment on podcasts you listen to and you can sign up to be friends with the podcasters on the Blubrry Network. Go over to Blubrry, sign up and become my friend. I would like to get to know all of you!
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


Mike Aiken
"Thank You - My Buffett Tune" (mp3)
from "Hula Girl Highway"
(Aspirion Records)

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