Home Based Travel Agent Podcast

Hawaii - An Insider's Perspective

Podcast Number 404

SHOW NOTES

When your client travels to Hawaii they see the tourist areas and experience a small portion of what Hawaii is all about -- although still a beautiful experience. When I travel I like to get to know the "locals." I like to ask them what kind of coffee they drink, what kind of food they eat, and what they do for fun. You are going to enjoy today's show because these are some of the tidbits we pick up from Todd Cochrane. Todd Cochrane, the host of the podcast, "Geek News Central," and Barry's business partner at Blubrry.com, join us in this show to talk about his experience of living in Hawaii for the past 22 years. Todd is a natural storyteller who gives us insight into Hawaiian culture, food, and some tips on visiting popular tourist attractions. Grab a cup of Kona coffee and sit with us as we learn some insider tips about Hawaii.

LINKS TO ITEMS WE TALKED ABOUT

Todd's Geek News Central Podcast.

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Email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Music Credits:

The song, "Zazzie" is by Kevin McLoed and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ The song, "Mining by Moonlight" is by Kevin McLoed and Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Home Based Travel Agent Show is available on your television through Roku in the Blubrry Channel. You can also find us on Blubrry at Blubrry.com.The Home Based Travel Agent Show is a proud affiliate of the ASTA Small Business Network - Formerly NACTA. Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast.

The Home Based Travel Agent Show, Lorene, or Barry, receive no compensation from the guests on our show, or from the companies they represent unless we state otherwise during the show. We invite guests to our show because they offer something of value to the travel trade community. The Home Based Travel Agent Show is funded from the resources of Barry Kantz and Lorene Romero.

Labels: Destinations, Geek News Central, Hawaii, Todd Cochrane

393 - Paradise Helicopters and the Kilauea Volcano

Podcast Number 393

SHOW NOTES

Simply by watching the news, you would think that the Big Island of Hawaii is engulfed in a volcanic eruption. Well, that is simply not the case. The Big Island consists of 4,028 square miles and Kilauea is only affecting 1% of the Island.

Waynette Kwon from Paradise Helicopters joins the Show to discuss the volcano, how Paradise Helicopters is helping those affected by the volcano, and how you can book a tour with Paradise Helicopters to give your clients the experience of a lifetime. Your clients can take in the breathtaking views of the lava flows from the vantage point of a helicopter. Of course, this is all done at a safe distance but still an amazing experience.

Paradise Helicopters also has eco tours and custom designed tours to give your clients an amazing experience. Want to know more about how you can become a seller of these fabulous tours? Listen to our interview with Waynette.

LIINKS TO ITEMS WE TALKED ABOUT IN THE SHOW

Paradise Helicopters

Request information about how to sign up as a travel agent with Paradise Helicopters via email at marketing@paradisehelicopters.com

Call Paradise Helicopters at (866) 876-7422

CONNECT WITH US

The Home Based Travel Agent Show Facebook Page

Sharp Tongued Consulting Facebook Page

Sharped Tongued Consulting - Lorene's Travel Agent Website

Barry's Facebook Page

Lorene's Facebook Page

Email Barry at barry@hometravelagent.net

Email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Music Credits:

The song, "Jump Up" is by Joakim Karud and can be found at http://youtube.com/joakimkarud The song, "Something New" is by Joakim Karud and can be found at http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

The Home Based Travel Agent Show is available on your television through Roku in the Blubrry Channel. You can also find us on Blubrry at Blubrry.com.The Home Based Travel Agent Show is a proud affiliate of the National Association of Career Travel Agents - NACTA.Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast.

The Home Based Travel Agent Show, Lorene, or Barry, receive no compensation from the guests on our show, or from the companies they represent unless we state otherwise during the show. We invite guests to our show because they offer something of value to the travel trade community. The Home Based Travel Agent Show is primarily funded from the resources of Barry Kantz and Lorene Romero.

Labels: Hawaii, Hawaiian Tours, helicopter

363 – Barry and Lorene Ring In 2016 Talking About Business Planning

Podcast Number 363

SHOW NOTES

Barry and Lorene discuss business plans for 2016 and how you can connect with clients, network with other travel agents and build your business.

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LINKS TO ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW
Travel agent training for the Islands of Hawaii
Oahau's Official Travel Website
Alaska's Un-Cruise Website

CONNECT WITH US

The Home Based Travel Agent Show Facebook Page

Sharp Tongued Consulting Facebook Page

Sharped Tongued Consulting - Lorene's Travel Agent Website

Barry's Facebook Page

Lorene's Facebook Page

Email Barry at barry@hometravelagent.net

Email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Subscribe to the Home Based Travel Agent Show

The Home Based Travel Agent Show is available on your television through Roku in the Blubrry Channel. You can also find us on Blubrry at Blubrry.com.The Home Based Travel Agent Show is a proud affiliate of the National Association of Career Travel Agents - NACTA.Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast.

The Home Based Travel Agent Show, Lorene, or Barry, receive no compensation from the guests on our show, or from the companies they represent unless we state otherwise during the show. We invite guests to our show because they offer something of value to the travel trade community. The Home Based Travel Agent Show is primarily funded from the resources of Barry Kantz and Lorene Romero.

This podcast uses many sounds from freesound, for the full list see here: Attributions

Labels: Alaska, Business Planning, Hawaii

302 - A Down to Earth Tour of Hawaii

Podcast Number 302

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COHOSTED SEGMENT

In today's show we talk about very untypical tours of Hawaii. Earth Bound Tourswill give your clients a glimpse of the Hawaiian agricultural and culinary community. The tours are a learning experience that take

clients to interesting places like a sustainable mushroom farm, lavender farms, abalone farms and much more. Your clients engage in true learning experiences from the people who run the farms. The tours end with a meal that is a culinary experience linked to the farms. Jim Reddekopp, the founder of Earth Bound Tours, encourages travel agents and tour operators to contact him to arrange an unforgettable experience for your clients.

Jim and his family own the Hawaiian Vanilla Company that is the family's vanilla farm. The Hawaiian Vanilla Company has a great gift shop for your clients to browse through when they tour the vanilla farm. If you would like to get a flavor for the gift shop without going to Hawaii, the shop is on line and accessed at www.hawaiianvanilla.com. You will find culinary delights and recipes at the on line gift shop.

Join us on the show and learn more about Earth Bound Tours and the Hawaiian Vanilla Company.

Travel News

Today in the travel news segment I depart from hard news and talk about a Google service that measures the public's interest in travel. The service is Google's Domestic Trends. There are several trends that are tracked including travel, luxury goods, air travel, mortgages, jobs and many others. Within the travel trends graph, Google tracks queries related to such terms as Las Vegas, hotels, airlines, car rental, flights and other travel related terms. The tracking is graphed over time so you can see patterns of when people are interested in travel. With this service you can overlay other trends on the travel trend graph and compare interest in travel to the rise and fall of the S&P 500, other major indexes or individual stocks.

One interesting trend I noted was that interest in travel drops significantly from October through December. This drop has occurred every year for the past five years. On the other hand, the searches for travel significantly increase beginning in May and continues through July. My guess is that people are traveling in the last half of the year and looking to book their vacations in May, June, July and August. This Google service is an interesting device that may help you time your advertising campaign to peak times of the year or to increase your advertising efforts based on other factors affecting travel.

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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 and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.

Kites With Lights
"The Weight Of Your Heart" (mp3)
from "The Weight Of Your Heart"
(24 Hour Service Station)

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Labels: Eco Tourism, Fam Trips, Hawaii, Hawaiian Tours, tours

298 - On to Kauai

Podcast Number 298

COHOSTED SEGMENT

This week we move to Kauai with Maile Horner. Maile is the sales and marketing director of the Kauai Visitor's Bureau. Maile explains that Kauai is the garden isle because only 10% of the island is developed. If you're looking for beach, Kauai has more beach per coastline than any other Hawaiian Island. Travel agents have the opportunity to become Kauai Master Specialist. Master Specialist candidates spend five days on the island with Maile learning about the island and the culture.

TRAVEL NEWS

Biggest Loser Resorts expanding across the U.S.

The Disney Dream Cruise Ship is Sailing at 150% occupancy

Chris Russo from ASTA was on Lifetime Televisions, "The Balancing Act" explaining how a professional travel agent can save consumers time and money. Chris answers some of the common objections travel agents hear from potential clients.

ASTA Press Release Link:

http://www.asta.org/News/PRDetail.cfm?itemnumber=7908

Lifetime Television Video Segment Link:

http://www.thebalancingact.com/story/?id=3033

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On Twitter

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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.

Chicago Jazz Project
"Cappucino" (mp3)
from "Sunday Morning Coffee - A Tribute to Starbucks"
(BuddhaWax)

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Labels: Hawaii, Kauai

297 - Learning About Maui

Podcast Number 297

COHOSTED SEGMENT

Chris Kai' aokamalie from the Maui Visitors' Bureau talks with Lorene and Barry about the benefits of selling Maui. Chris views travel agents as Maui's extended sales force team. Chris talks about how the Maui Visitors' Bureau is available to you to help you design special itineraries for your clients traveling to Maui. We discuss the Maui Master Specialist Program where travel agents are invited to Maui to learn the culture, events, accommodations and special features of this unique land. You can contact Chris at chris@mauivb.com.

TRAVEL NEWS

ASTA promoting agents with a honeymoon expertise

Apple Vacations now offering travel agents a 5% commission on the air portion of their vacations

Expedia launching the Travel Agent Access Program allowing travel agents to book and receive commissions through Expedia.

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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.

John Ellis & Double-Wide
"Okra & Tomatoes" (mp3)
from "Puppet Mischief"
(ObliqSound)

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Labels: Fam Trips, Hawaii, Maui

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

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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.

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

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Labels: Destinations, Hawaii, Kauai, Licensing, tours

273 - Hawaii Kayak Adventures and Web Pages That Grab Clients

Podcast Number 273

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BUSINESS SEGMENT

Create a web page that helps your potential clients to know, like and trust you. Put lessons learned in a survey conducted by Tealeaf to use on your website.

CO HOSTED SEGMENT

Micco Godinez from Kayak Kauai talks about the beauties of Kauai your clients can experience on one of his kayak tours. The tours include varied activities such as kayaking, walking and snorkeling. Kayak Kauai are experts in pleasing your clients because of their 27 years of experience conducting the tours.

TRAVEL NEWS

Princess Cruise Lines is angling for the fisherman with their Alaskan cruise.

Travelers are using technology to spy on those who spy on them.

Exciting plans for downtown Disney!

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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.