Sunday, January 30, 2011

278 - Reflections of a Travel Agent and What's in a Name

Podcast Number 278


BUSINESS SEGMENT

Barry talks about how to organize and name the files on your computer.  The key is to organize and name your files so you can quickly locate them in the future.  Here are examples of the naming conventions Barry talks about in the show.

Here is how I store Sara Smith's itinerary developed on  January 30, 2011, "smith_sara-2011-01-30-itinerary".  I store this document in the My Documents folder, in the sub folder "clients," in a sub folder named, "2011".


CO HOSTED SEGMENT

Lorene reflect on her five years as a travel agent.  We talk about her best experiences, things she might do differently if she had a "do over," and more.


TRAVEL NEWS

Using your smart phone to have food delivered at your airport departure gate

Expensive destinations that are quite affordable

A 313 MPG Volkswagen diesel to go on sale in 2013 (the 313 MPG is not a typo)


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

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

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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.






Low Down Where The Snakes CrawlCee Cee James
"I'll Ask The Questions You Tell The Lies" (mp3)
from "Low Down Where The Snakes Crawl"
(Blue Skunk Music)

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Sunday, January 23, 2011

277 - The Chocolate Farm and Travel Agent Licensing

Podcast Number 277


BUSINESS SEGMENT

Do you need a license in your state to sell travel?  Barry tells you how to find out if you must obtain a license or register as a seller of travel.


CO HOSTED SEGMENT

Who wouldn't want to visit a chocolate farm?  Will Lydgate from Steelgrass Farms joins Barry on the co-hosted segment to talk about tours offered at his family's farm.  A tour of Steelgrass Farms is an educational experience you will want to tell your clients about if they are visiting Hawaii's island of Kauai.  You can contact the farm at info@steelgrass.org or by telephone at 808-821-2857.


TRAVEL NEWS

Leisure travel demand slowly rising

Cruise activity growing worldwide

Frommers names the best cruise ships for 2011


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.





Haven't We Met?Emilie-Claire Barlow
"Comin' Home Baby" (mp3)
from "Haven't We Met?"
(Empress Music Group Inc)

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Saturday, January 15, 2011

276 - Branding Your Business and Viking Riverboat Cruises

Podcast Number 276


BUSINESS SEGMENT

Creating a brand for your business will help you gain business. Barry defines what a brand is and how you can create a brand for your travel business.


CO HOSTED SEGMENT

Mike Weldon from Viking Riverboat Cruise lines joins Lorene and Barry in the co-hosted segment of the show. Mike describes some of the fantastic cruises and the opportunities available to travel agents at Viking.


TRAVEL NEWS

NCL's Epic caters to solo cruisers

A shift in the earth's magnetic poles causes Tampa's airport to renumber its runways.

TSA Comments on X-Ray shielding undies


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.





ChancesJill Barber
"Oh My My" (mp3)
from "Chances"
(Outside Music)

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Sunday, January 09, 2011

275 - Taking Your Business to a New Level in 2011

Podcast Number 275


BUSINESS SEGMENT

Grace Murray Hopper said, "A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."  Setting goals is like setting a course to take your business out of its safe harbor and taking it to a new level - after all, that's what business is for!  Learn more in the business segment about setting effective goals for your travel business in 2011.


CO HOSTED SEGMENT

We look back on 2010 and discuss events that had a impact on the travel business.  We look forward to 2011 and talk about some things you can do to prepare your business for a new year.


TRAVEL NEWS

VAX Vacation Access offers travel agents the opportunity to participate in National Plan a Vacation Week.

The top ten all inclusive resorts

The latest digital travel innovations

Travel Professionals who sell Disney Cruise Line, expand your knowledge by taking part in the magic first-hand.  Disney is offering a familiarization cruise sailing out of the Port of Los Angeles, California.  The fam trip takes place Feb 5 - 13, 2011, with 1 night at the Disneyland Resort and 7 nights onboard the Disney Wonder.

Deadline to register is January 14, 2011.  The registration fee is $545.  Register now at www.disneytravelagents.com and go to the available courses section of the site.



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.






Blind for LoveAna Popovic
"Get Back Home to You" (mp3)
from "Blind for Love"
(Eclecto Groove Records)

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Sunday, January 02, 2011

274 - Lawful Endorsements and Creations from Koa Wood

Podcast Number 274


BUSINESS SEGMENT

Client endorsements in your sales literature and on your website can work wonders to bring you sales.  But, the Federal Trade Commission has some rules you need to know about when it comes to those endorsements.  Barry highlights the rules so you can use endorsements with confidence and not run afoul with the law.

CO HOSTED SEGMENT

Candice Cummings from the Koa Store joins Lorene and Barry in the co-hosted segment of the show.  Candice describes the beautiful Koa wood and how it is used in some of the 200 items for sale in the store.  The items are handcrafted on site and include jewelry boxes, clocks, frames, ornaments and bookmarks.  The Koa Store is a must visit location for your clients.  Listen in and learn why.  Call 800-838-9264 if you would like to speak with Candice or go to the website at http://www.thekoastore.com.

TRAVEL NEWS

Global travel demand improving

Passengers on U.S. airlines rise to its highest level in three years in September

Royal Caribbean raises its tipping guidelines for waiters and housekeeping staff


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.





When You DreamSara Jackson-Holman
"Come Back to Me" (mp3)
from "When You Dream"
(Expunged Records)

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