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Today's listener wants to get paid for helping people plan a trip.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1691
Have you ever used a travel agent to book a trip? Before you say no—because these days, most people tend to say “Oh, I just book directly”—have you ever used a side like Orbitz, Travelocity, or Priceline? Those are online travel agencies … they just aren’t very helpful when you have a problem, which is supposed to be one of the main benefits of working with an agent. Today’s listener is interested in becoming a travel agent in the modern sense of the profession. This is definitely something that can be done as a side hustle—so how can our listener get certified and find her market?"When I was a kid and my parents took us on vacation, they used a travel agent to book the flights. What an outdated idea! Most people these days just go online and book things themselves. But it looks like travel agents still exist, especially to help people plan more complicated trips and excursions, as well as for luxury hotel bookings where agents still earn commissions and have access to perks the average traveler doesn't. How can I break into the market? Do I need to get certificated, and what is the earning potential? Looking forward to your thoughts on this."Listen to today's episode to learn more...
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Certification is not required as a travel agent, but I think it’s probably a good step. Check out, TheTravelInstitute.com.
- Q&A: How to charge for a travel service post-quarantine?: Today’s listener is wondering about travel in the post-COVID world. Can he charge for a service that helps long-distance couples connect through traveling?
- Corporate Marketer Plans Worldwide Trips for Women: Frustrated with climbing the corporate ladder, a marketer finds adventure waiting for her at the bottom when she starts a travel planning service for women.
- Bucket List Becomes Swashbuckling Adventure Tour Company: A small-town Oregonian grows a travel blog into a multiple six-figure business.
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