Sunday, November 21, 2010

272 - Giving, Getting Things Done and a New Travel Market

Podcast Number 272

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BUSINESS SEGMENT

Keeping track of things to do is a challenge for the busy person.  Barry has tried several online task management programs and found many lacking in one way or another.  There is one task management program with a clunky name that stands out from the rest.  Remember the Milk is Barry's favorite.  Listen in and learn why.


CO HOSTED SEGMENT

Barry and Lorene deviate from the topic of travel to discuss the spirit of giving.  A couple of uplifting experiences are on tap for the co hosted segment.


TRAVEL NEWS

Can travel agents take advantage of the underserved drive market?

A turn around for Columbia - its goal is to become the number one tourist destination in Latin America.

Disney is using tourist generated content to promote their parks.


Visit us on Facebook –

Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz

Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorener

Gary at http://www.facebook.com/gary.ebels.

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On Twitter

Lorene’s Twitter name is lorener

Barry’s Twitter name is kantzb

Gary's Twitter name is gary222

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

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 and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.




Public RecordRachael Sage
"Bravedancing" (mp3)
from "Public Record"
(MPress Records)

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

271 - Give Your Clients a Taste of France With Bella Terra Travel

Podcast Number 271

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BUSINESS SEGMENT

What's the difference between cash and accrual methods of accounting?  Which should you use for your travel business?  Listen to the show and find out in the business segment.


CO HOSTED SEGMENT

Celia Coene and her team at Bella Terra Travel know France inside and out.  They will use their knowledge to help you design a custom tour for your clients that can include all transfers, accommodations, tours, trains and rental cars.  Bella Terra Travel can assist you and your clients in designing a river boat cruise aboard intimate small ships that offer all inclusive package that includes food prepared by French chefs, wine and bicycle tours.

You can contact Celia at celia@bellaterratravel.com or by telephone at 510-384-4678.  Visit their website atwww.bellaterratravel.com.


TRAVEL NEWS

Registration is now open for ship inspections following Cruise360.

Norwegian Cruise Lines is adding two next generation free style cruise ships in 2013 and 2014.


Visit us on Facebook –

Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz

Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorener

Gary at http://www.facebook.com/gary.ebels.

Join the Home Based Travel Agent Show Facebook Group.

On Twitter

Lorene’s Twitter name is lorener

Barry’s Twitter name is kantzb

Gary's Twitter name is gary222

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

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 and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.



Earth Vs The PipettesThe Pipettes
"Call Me" (mp3)
from "Earth Vs The Pipettes"
(Fortuna POP)

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Sunday, November 07, 2010

270 - An Unforgettable Experience Aboard 26 Glaciers Day Cruise

Podcast Number 270

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BUSINESS SEGMENT

Success in creating a direct mail piece depends on who you direct your mailing to and how you word the piece.  Barry continues the discussion of direct mail describing how to create a direct mail piece that sells.  Barry points you to resources to help you design your ad copy.


CO HOSTED SEGMENT

Ethan Tyler is the guest with Lorene and Barry in today's show.  Ethan talks about Alaska's most popular glacier and wildlife cruise, 26 Glacier Cruise.  Ethan describes the sights and sounds of the cruise and explains how travel agents can book this day cruise for their clients.


TRAVEL NEWS

Orbitz is offering incentives to join their Orbitz Agents program

Hootsuite is a dashboard where you can track your social media sites


Visit us on Facebook –

Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz

Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorener

Gary at http://www.facebook.com/gary.ebels.

Join the Home Based Travel Agent Show Facebook Group.

On Twitter

Lorene’s Twitter name is lorener

Barry’s Twitter name is kantzb

Gary's Twitter name is gary222

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

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 and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.




Red Light RabbitThe Quick & Easy Boys
"7 Ways" (mp3)
from "Red Light Rabbit"
(Per Capita Records)

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