Home Based Travel Agent Podcast

Sharped Tongued Consulting - Lorene's Travel Agent Website

Email Barry at barry@hometravelagent.net

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: Accessibility, Accommodations, Certification, disabilities, The Travel Institute, Travel Agent Training

Improve Yourself and Your Business During the Virus Shutdown

Podcast Number 412

SHOW NOTES

The future is bright for the travel industry even though it doesn't seem that way right now. The Coronavirus has us all staying in place but that doesn't mean that your business or personal development has to stay in place. It is time to "sharpen the saw," as Stephen Covey says in his book, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." Now is the perfect time for learning skills that improve your business such as Facebook marketing, destination learning, picking up skills on how to better operate your business, and so much more. In addition, this is a great time to work on those important designations such as Certified Travel Associate (CTA), Certified Travel Counselor (CTC), or the Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE). Guida Botelho, CTIE, from The Travel Institute, joins us for our show this month to talk about many things that you can do "sharpen the saw" while we are in this forced period of downtime. Guida and The Travel Institute are here to help us get through this time by offering several free courses that will get you off to a good start on improving your business. The offer of free courses is available until April 15, 2020, so you will want to take advantage of this offer quickly. Join us by listening to the show and let the sharpening begin.

LINKS TO ITEMS WE TALKED ABOUT

Check out The Travel Institute‘s home page to learn more about educational opportunities.

CONNECT WITH US

Sharped Tongued Consulting - Lorene's Travel Agent Website

Email Barry at barry@hometravelagent.net

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: Education, The Travel Institute, Travel Agent Training

Diane Petras CTIE, from The Travel Institute on the State of the Industry and Travel Agent Training

Podcast Number 411

SHOW NOTES

Diane Petras CTIE, the President of The Travel Institute, joins us on this month’s show to talk about the state of the travel industry and about travel agent training. The Travel Institute recently commissioned a survey where 2,000 travel agents participated and provided great insights into the state of the travel industry. Diane shares with us some of the results with answers to questions like, how does travel agent training impact the income of the travel agent? She also discusses results that reveal how satisfied agents are with their careers, and why people become travel agents. You will find the answers to these questions and much more in this show so join us and learn.

LINKS TO ITEMS WE TALKED ABOUT

Check out the The Travel Institute‘s home page to learn more about educational opportunities.

Read an article >>Here<< discussing the results of the survey and how independent contractors are changing the face of the retail travel industry.

More survey results that tell us how education impacts the earning potential for travel agents. Read the article >>Here<<.

CONNECT WITH US

Sharped Tongued Consulting - Lorene's Travel Agent Website

Email Barry at barry@hometravelagent.net

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: Education, Travel Agent Training

383 - Host Agency Review

Podcast Number 383

SHOW NOTES

The host agency is the most important part of a home based travel agent's business. Due diligence is required before you choose or change to a new host agency. But how do you do that due diligence? Well, there aren't that many options to make a good investigation. But, one good option does exist and that is Host Agency Reviews. The service provided by Host Agency Reviews is like the Yelp or Tripadvisor for the home based agent looking for a host agency that fits their business model. Stephanie Lee, the founder of Host Agency Reviews, joins our Show to talk about her website and the many services she offers the travel agent. Steph's website features educational articles, a podcast, a list of travel jobs and travel agent reviews. This is a great resource you will learn more about in this Show.

LINKS TO ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW

Host Agency Reviews

Steph was on our show back in 2010. She joined us in Show 253 and Show 260.

CONNECT WITH US

Sharped Tongued Consulting - Lorene's Travel Agent Website

Benjamin Brown - 360 Sales Consulting

Email Barry at barry@hometravelagent.net

Email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Music Credits:

Waves by LAKEY INSPIRED https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music provided by Music for Creators https://youtu.be/5CXlD4dD7ck Palm Trees by Ehrling https://soundcloud.com/ehrling Music provided by Music for Creators https://youtu.be/GKVWD2AR0Ug

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: Education, Host Agencies, Travel Agent Training

378 - The Sales Process - Do You Have One?

Podcast Number 378

SHOW NOTES

Selling is essential to the success of every travel agent and selling is a process. Success depends on learning this process, incorporating it into your personal style and then using the process when working with clients. This is key to increasing your sales. Benjamin Brown with 360 Sales Consulting joins our Show to talk about this process and how you can add these skills to your travel agent toolbox.

LINKS TO ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW

CONNECT WITH US

Sharped Tongued Consulting - Lorene's Travel Agent Website

Future Proof Travel Solutions

Email Barry at barry@hometravelagent.net

Email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

The music in the podcast is provided by Purple Planet Music at purple-planet.com

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: consultants, selling, Travel Agent Training

350 - Why You Should Change Your Business Model From Travel Agent To Travel Consultant

Podcast Number 350

GUEST SEGMENT

The world has moved beyond the traditional travel agent who at one time was simply an order taker. The client would tell the agent where they wanted to travel and the travel agent would book the trip. The internet can easily fulfill this function today. The travel agent of today must move into the world of travel consulting. Today's show features Nolan Burris from Future Proof Travel Travel solutions. Nolan tells us how we can successfully move our business from the realm of the travel agent to the world of the travel consultant.

LINKS TO ITEMS WE'VE DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW

CONNECT WITH US

Sharped Tongued Consulting - Lorene's Travel Agent Website

Globus Family Partners Travel Agent Site

Email Barry at barry@hometravelagent.net

Email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Subscribe in iTunes

The Home Based Travel Agent Show is available on your television through Roku in the Blubrry Channel. You can find us on Blubrry at Blubrry.com and on the Travelcast Network at travelcastnetwork.com. Guests on our show are invited because they offer valuable information for the travel trade community.The Home Based Travel Agent Show, Lorene or Barry receive no compensation in any form from our guests or their companies for being a part of our show.

The Home Based Travel Agent Show is a proud affiliate of the National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents - NACTA.

Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast.

Labels: business activities, Business Tools, Travel Agent Training

322 - Learn About a Cruise Experience That Will Make Your Client Come Back For More

Podcast Number 322
Find more travel business related content at the TRAVEL CONSULTANT ACADEMY.

COHOSTED SEGMENT

In today's show we talk with Lisa Presley. Lisa is the home based channel director for the Globus Family of Brands. Lisa describes many of the advantages for a travel agent to become a part of the Globus Family. We also hear about Lisa's recent first hand experience about her Avalon riverboat cruise of the Rhine. This interview will will inform you about a great family of products you can add to your inventory and generate excitement that you can pass along to your clients about river boat cruising.

LINKS TO ITEMS WE'VE DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW

Email Lisa at lpresley@globusfamily.com

CONNECT WITH US

Email Barry at barry@hometravelagent.net

Email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast.

Wayman Tisdale "Slam Dunk" (mp3) from "The Wayman Tisdale Story" (Rendezvous Music)

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Labels: business opportunity, river cruises, tour, Travel Agent Training

303 - Are You Starting or Growing Your Travel Business? This Show is for You!

Podcast Number 303

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COHOSTED SEGMENT

On today's show our guest is Anita Pagliasso. Anita is the author of two books, "From Home Based to Power House," and her recent book, "How I Made a Small Fortune as a Home Based Travel Agent." Anita has a companion CD full of documents to help you grow your business, prevent mistakes and help clients. During our show Anita describes her books and shares her knowledge of the travel business. You will learn a couple of great tips during the course of the show that you will want to immediately incorporate in your travel business.

You can find Anita's books and CD at her website, www.redticketproductions.com. You don't want to miss out on these excellent resources for your business and they are reasonably priced. Listen to the show and find out more!

Travel News

President Obama's comments about obsolet travel agents provide a teaching moment for the profession

Answers to questions about hurricanes and travel insurance

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.

Tami Tappan Damiano

"Hit Me With A Hot Note" (mp3)

from "Hot Notes"

(LML Music)

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Labels: Marketing, Travel Agent Training

301 - Travel Agent Training, Certification, Continuing Ed, Speakers All in One Spot!

Podcast Number 301

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COHOSTED SEGMENT

In today's show we are pleased to have Jim Cloonan and Anita Pagliasso from the Travel Show Marketing Group. Anita and Jim talk about two must attend travel shows. The first show is coming up October 17 - 19 in Boston. The second show is coming up in Las Vegas during May 14 -16 at the Venetian Resort and Casino.

Both shows feature industry leaders speaking or in panel discussions where you can learn the travel business from the best. In addition you can earn certifications and continuing education right at the show. Plus there is nothing more valuable than networking with your peers and interacting with vendors on the show floor. Both shows are must attend events for the serious travel professional.

Take a few minutes and listen in as the show's organizers talk about these important events.

Travel News

A guide to the travel agent's changing job description

If you are current, laid off or retired teach you can win a free travel agency franchise from CruiseOne.

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.

The Headhunters
"Paging Mr. Wesley" (mp3)
from "Platinum"
(Owl Studios)

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TRAVEL NEWS

New York to Tokyo in 45 minutes - someday but for now take an excursion into outer space

Online travel agencies want to keep consumers in the dark about their fees

Are you prepared to avise your clients about traveling in hurricane season?

Labels: Expos, Travel Agent Training, Travel Shows

299 - NACTA Travel Agent Benefits and Fam Trips

Podcast Number 299

COHOSTED SEGMENT

The National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA) has a lot to offer travel agents. Mary Clegg, Vice President of NACTA talks about the many benefits available to travel agents. NACTA's goal is to help travel agents grow their careers in the travel business. This goal is accomplished in several ways including popular familiarization trips (Fam trips) that have strong educational components. Mary describes the Master Mind program, the Digest and the texting programs all designed to educate the travel agent or connect agents with other agents. You don't want to miss this show if you are serious about your career as a travel agent.

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.

Gerald Wilson
"Cubs, Bears, Bulls, And White Sox" (mp3)
from "Legacy"
(Mack Avenue Records)

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Podcast Number 291

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Labels: Fam Trips, NACTA, Travel Agent Training

291 - Starwood Hotels and Starwood Pro for the Travel Agents

COHOSTED SEGMENT

Chris Austin from Starwood Hotels joins today's show. Chris is Starwoods Vice President for Global Retail Leisure and Luxury Sales. Starwood Hotels is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and they value their relationship with travel professionals. Chris explains the Starwood Pro program for travel agent training. Starwood's nine brands of hotels offer the travel professional many opportunities to provide a tailored experience for their clients. The Starwood Pro training will help you to increase your sales and client satisfaction. The training offers rewards and incentives to travel agents who complete the training modules. Plug in your ear buds and learn more!

TRAVEL NEWS

Starwood opening a Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Punta Cana

Traveling in Florida with your furry best friend

Consumer Reports best and worst airlines

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.

Yellowjackets
"Magnolia" (mp3)
from "Timeline"
(Mack Avenue Records)

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Podcast Number 290

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Labels: Hotels, Starwood Hotels, Travel Agent Training

290 - NACTA's Technology Training and Tools for the Travel Agent

COHOSTED SEGMENT

Penney Rudicil, the National Association of Career Travel Agents technology guru, joins Lorene and Barry in the co-hosted segment. Penney talks about the upcoming Tech Fest hosted by NACTA in Deerfield, Illinois. NACTA is planning other Tech Fests for travel agents on the west coast. There will be other opportunities if you miss the Tech Fest in Illinois.

Penney also talks about features of the NACTA website including the resume builder. The resume builder automates the process of creating your travel agent resume that you can give to clients or include in your literature. Plus there's more great information in this show you don't want to miss.

TRAVEL NEWS

Travel agents now have more opportunity in a fast growing niche - outdoor travel

Expect higher costs this summer for travel

Was an iPhone App designed for adventure travelers used by Navy Seals in their raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound?

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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.

Robin Rogers, Robin Rogers
"I Know I Done Wrong" (mp3)
from "Back In The Fire"
(Blind Pig Records)

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Podcast Number 287

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Labels: NACTA, technology, Travel Agent Training

287 - Disney Cruises and Disney Education for the Travel Agent

BUSINESS SEGMENT

Don't fight the internet as competition, use it in your favor. Do your research and learn your strengths in your market niche.

CO HOSTED SEGMENT

Gary Ebels talks about Disney Cruises and their expansion to the west coast. Gary also talks about Disney's excellent travel agent training. Join Gary, Lorene and Barry in the co-hosted segment to learn more about these exciting Disney products.

Travel Agent information for the Disney Cruise Line mentioned in this show can be found at Disney Travel Agents http://www.disneytravelagents.com/ (you must have a IATAN number and account) > My Disney Tools (on top navigation bar) > Disney Learning Connection > Access The Disney Learning Connection > Disney Cruise Line - Sailing To Success

Disney Resources - Passporter.com Award winning guidebooks, e-books, articles and forums.

TRAVEL NEWS

Airlines may have to pay for your lost bags

Amadeus helps travel agents into the world of social media

Norwegian Cruise Lines names Special Needs Group as its exclusive supplier

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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.

Candye Kane
"Superhero" (mp3)
from "Superhero"
(DELTA GROOVE PRODUCTIONS)

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