I'm just going to come out and say it - I think a lot of these "websites for travel agents" not only don't HELP you grow your travel business, but do a lot to HARM your business.  In this episode, I'm sharing why I think that, and offering some (fairly) simple things you can do to change that. 

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060 - 5 ways your website is hurting your travel business - and how to fix it

I LOVE books, and I'm kindof famous for recommending the BEST books to help in certain situations.  In this episode, I'm sharing some of my favorites - around mindset, money, business, and life. You can find links to all of the books and other resources mentioned in this episode at www.travelgeniuses.com/episode59. 

059 - (some of) My FAVORITE books.

I know there are a lot of new agents joining the industry right now.  And for a lot of experienced agents, you're restarting your business after this long... pause.  And things might not be growing as quickly as you'd like... In this episode, I'll share why that might just be a good thing!  Here are the links to the resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 7 - All About Fees Episode 28 - HOW to charge fees Sign up for the (audio??) newsletter Travel Geniuses Websites

058 - Is your travel business growing slower than you hoped? Maybe that's a GOOD thing!

Setting expectations for your clients is ALWAYS a good idea, but especially now, when the travel experience is often much different than we're used to, it can ensure your clients have a wonderful experience, even when things don't go as planned.  In this episode, I'll share some things it would be good to set expectations around, and offer some tips for doing that.  You’ll find links to everything mentioned in this episode at www.travelgeniuses.com/episode57

057 - How setting expectations can lead to happier clients

Have you ever quit a job, and realized after you left just how toxic and unhealthy it was? Some of you are feeling that way after having this forced break from your business for a while. It's hard to want to go back to long hours and little pay... But you don't have to! This is YOUR business. You're the boss. And you get to choose if you're a good one or not. In this episode, I'm sharing several ways you can set boundaries in your business so it can go from something that you dread going back to, to something you love... You’ll find links to everything mentioned in this episode at www.travelgeniuses.com/episode56

056 - Setting boundaries for your travel business

I tend to have 2 modes: Way behind on everything and panicked because I have too much to do, and not enough time OR Way ahead on things so I  mess around and don't get stuff done until I find myself way behind on everything and panicked because I have too much to do... Which is obviously a terrible cycle to be in. I've been working hard to get a handle on this and have created a really simple tool that has helped me end the panic cycle. In this episode, I'm sharing how it's helped, how you can use it, and of course, I've got the link for you to download and print your own copy. :-) You can find that HERE  

055 - How to recover from, and prevent, overwhelm!

I've got some tough love for you in this episode. If you've been playing small, and holding back when you should be talking about what you do, and how you can help people, you need to listen to this episode. You’ll find links to everything mentioned in this episode at travelgeniuses.com/episode54 CLICK HERE to learn more about Travel Genius Websites. CLICK HERE to get on the waitlist for INSIDERS CLICK HERE to get on the email list (I forgot to tell you how to do that.)

054 - Hey travel agent! Are you ready to finally grow your travel business?

It's one thing to SAY you think what you do provides real value to your travelers, it's another thing to really believe it at your core. In this episode, I'm hoping to help you really believe it. You’ll find links to everything mentioned in this episode at travelgeniuses.com/episode53

053 - How to really believe in the value you bring as a travel agent

Covid has made us see so many problems in our industry, and one of the biggest is how vulnerable we are, legally, if we don't have good contracts and terms and conditions in place to protect us. We know we need to protect ourselves, but hiring an attorney feels very overwhelming and out of reach for most of us. In this episode, I am talking to Thomas Carpenter - an attorney AND a travel agent. We talk about why it's so important to protect yourself, but also HOW you can do that, even if you're just starting out. You can find links to all of the resources mentioned in the episode at travelgeniuses.com/episode52 Learn more about The Anti-marketing Marketing Workshop

What travel agents need to know about working with an attorney

This is a subject that not many people discuss in the travel industry, but it's VITAL that you deal with it if you want to grow a successful business.  Of all the topics I've ever covered... this might be the most important one yet.  You can find additional notes and links to all of the resources discussed in this episode at www.travelgeniuses.com/episode50

051 - How to manage your money as a travel agent

This isn't a "real" episode. I just wanted to share a little about the Anti-marketing Marketing Workshop I'll be starting in February, and thought this would be a good way to do it :-) 

Everything you wanted to know (or didn't) about the Anti-marketing Marketing Workshop

2020 has been hard, especially for those of us in the travel industry. It can be hard to feel excited about your business after a year like that, and even harder to feel motivated to work on it when the coming year is still so uncertain.  In this episode I'm sharing what I'm doing to get past that so that I start 2021 rested, and excited about the possibilities for my business again.    Here are links to resources mentioned in this episode:  Episode 33 where I talked about how and why to take a break from your business Episode 29 with Brit Koloof Marketing Personalities Brit's guides for marketing ideas that work for different personality types. Take your FREE personality test here, if you don't already know which you are. Don't pay for the upgrade!) Leo Babauta (from Zen Habits) on the Tim Ferris podcast Episode 24 where I talk about focusing on just one thing Nick Kokonas on the Tim Ferris podcast  Chillpreneur by Denise Duffield Thomas Episode 48 with Elizabeth from Souvenir and Far The Desire Map by Danielle Laporte The Practice by Seth Godin Zen Habits website 

050 - Let's get ready for 2021!

Have you been feeling... not good enough lately? Like maybe you aren't really cut out to be a travel agent, or a business owner? Like everyone else has their stuff together, and you're the only one struggling? Like the next client you get is going to be the one who finds out that you don't have any idea what you're doing? Like you maybe just aren't cut out to be a business owner?  Then this episode is for YOU! I'm sharing all the tips and tricks I use to help combat imposter syndrome and insecurity in myself. I hope they help you, too.  Here are the links to the resources mentioned in this episode: Pat Flynn's reel on IG about imposter syndrome Another good one from Kristina Kuzmic Watch it. Think about it.  Who the F*ck Am I To Be A Coach by Megan Jo Wilson You are a Badass by Jen Sincero Podcast episode about specializing Year in Review episode Episode about choosing marketing strategies that fit your personality type SIGN UP TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE Q&A WITH ELIZABETH FROM SOUVENIR AND FAR (yes, I'm yelling. I don't want you to miss it!!) (If you missed her episode, you can catch it here) CLICK HERE to learn more about my new project Travel Geniuses Websites! (and it's coming so soon!!)  Would you like to get access to ALL of the printable resources for past and present episodes, all in one place?  Sign up for your free membership and get instant access by signing up for the FREE Travel Geniuses Membership. This will also get you on the email list so you can be notified about everything that's coming up :-)

049 - What to do when you think you're not good enough

Our world is never going to be the same, and that is especially true about the travel industry, and travel agents specifically. The way we think about and run our business has GOT to change if we want to continue helping our clients have amazing vacations. But if you keep doing things in your business the way you've always done them, and the way EVERYONE has done them, for decades and decades, your business won't survive. Elizabeth de Quillacq, from Souvenir and Far, shares the unconventional way she started and runs her agency, that not only prevented her from losing money during covid, but has allowed her business to thrive. It's a model we can all learn a lot from. Here are the links to the resources mentioned in this episode: Elizabeth's website Elizabeth's fee structure You can reach Elizabeth at elizabeth@souvenirandfar.com  If you have questions for Elizabeth, and would like to attend a live Q/A call with her, please let me know! If there's enough interest I can see if she'd be willing to do that for us. :-)   CLICK HERE to learn more about my new project Travel Geniuses Websites! Would you like to get access to ALL of the printable resources for past and present episodes, all in one place?  Sign up for your free membership and get instant access by signing up for the FREE Travel Geniuses Membership. This will also get you on the email list so you can be notified about everything that's coming up :-)  

048 - A completely different business model for travel agents

My prediction is that travel within the US is going to be HOT for the next year, or even 2. And I want you to be prepared for that!  In this episode, I offer some tips to position you and your business so that your clients come to you to book these trips, and see you as necessary for the vacation of a lifetime... even when it's close to home.  Here are the links to the resources mentioned in this episode: As always, my episode about choosing a niche is relevant to this conversation. :-)  The episode on what a specialty is worth listening to, too.  A quick video showing how to subscribe to this podcast.    CLICK HERE to learn more about my new project Travel Geniuses Websites! Would you like to get access to ALL of the printable resources for past and present episodes, all in one place?  Sign up for your free membership and get instant access by signing up for the FREE Travel Geniuses Membership. This will also get you on the email list so you can be notified about everything that's coming up :-)  

047 - How and why to sell travel to the US

The Travel Geniuses podcast is a podcast for travel agents who LOVE planning vacations for their clients, but wish the business side of things was a little easier. We talk about marketing, technology, systems, tools, and tricks that help you focus less on the stuff you hate, and more on the things you love.

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