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by Byrd Bergeron and Haley DeCarlo
The Travel Agent Guide is a podcast created for travel advisors at every stage of their journey.Each episode shares practical tips, real-world experiences, and honest conversations about building a successful travel advisor business—from client boundaries and workflows to marketing, growth, and sustainability.Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to refine how you work, this podcast is here to help you work smarter, feel more confident, and grow with intention.
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- 1 weeks ago31 min
Mistakes I Made When Making My First Hire
🎙️ Your First Hire Could Make or Break Your Travel Business! Here's Why. An independent contractor (IC)? A virtual assistant? Or someone to handle all those behind-the-scenes tasks? Here's the truth: Hiring more travel advisors doesn't always mean less work for YOU. In this episode of The Travel Agent Guide Podcast, Byrd shares the biggest hiring mistakes made while growing a travel agency and explains why bringing on independent contractors too early might actually slow down your business in...
- 2 weeks ago41 min
The Art of Saying No: Handling Difficult Travel Clients
🎙️ When Clients Push Back: Handling Tough Objections Like a Pro! What do you do when your client can't decide on a destination, keeps asking for another proposal, or simply isn't the right fit for your business? 🤔✈️ Not every client objection is about price, and not every client is meant to be your client. In this episode of The Travel Agent Guide Podcast, Byrd dives into the challenging conversations experienced travel advisors face and shares practical strategies for handling objections,...
- 3 weeks ago46 min
Selling Exotic Peru: Beyond Machu Picchu
Planning Peru and Machu Picchu: What Every Travel Advisor Should Know Before Sending Clients In this episode of The Travel Agent Guide Podcast, Byrd Bergeron and Haley DeCarlo share their firsthand experiences exploring Peru, from the breathtaking landscapes of Machu Picchu to the unforgettable cultural experiences of the Sacred Valley. More importantly, they discuss the lessons they learned about preparing clients for destinations that require more than the usual travel planning. Key Topics ...
- Sep 30, 202633 min
Need More Repeat Clients? Add a Memory Maker to EVERY Trip!
In this episode of The Travel Agent Guide Podcast, we talk about how travel advisors can turn a great trip into something clients remember, talk about, and come back for. Repeat bookings and referrals do not happen by accident. They are built through the way you listen to your clients, understand why they are traveling, and create thoughtful experiences they may never have considered on their own. Sometimes, all it takes is one unforgettable moment to turn a client into someone who cannot st...
- Sep 23, 202629 min
Why Your Clients Should Remember You, Not Just the Trip
In this episode of The Travel Agent Guide Podcast, we talk about what makes a client remember their travel advisor long after they return home. A wonderful trip matters, but so does the person who listened, understood what they wanted, and guided them through every decision. Your value goes beyond finding flights and hotels. It shows up in the research you do, the experiences you recommend, the time you save your clients, and the care you bring to each conversation. When clients underst...
- Sep 9, 202641 min
What Travel Advisors Don't Say Out Loud
In this episode of The Travel Agent Guide Podcast, we talk about something many travel advisors experience but do not always say out loud: the doubts, insecurities, and behind-the-scenes challenges that can affect how confidently they run their businesses. Building confidence does not mean knowing everything. It means trusting your ability to research, lean on your network, find the right answers, and confidently guide your clients—even when you are still growing. The confidence you nee...
- Sep 3, 202644 min
Stop Waiting, Start Leading: How to Sell More Group Travel
In this episode of The Travel Agent Guide Podcast, we break down one of the most exciting and often intimidating opportunities in the travel industry: selling and managing group travel. Group trips can lead to larger bookings, stronger client relationships, repeat business, and valuable referrals. But without the right systems, contracts, fees, communication, and expectations, they can also become overwhelming and time-consuming. Join us as we discuss how to identify profitable group opport...
- Aug 27, 202636 min
The Pre-Departure Call Every Travel Advisor Should Make
In this episode of The Travel Agent Guide Podcast, we break down one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of creating a smooth travel experience: the pre-departure call. If your clients are constantly calling you while they’re traveling, reaching out on weekends, or waking you up in the middle of the night when something goes wrong, the problem may start before they ever leave. A strong pre-departure process helps prepare travelers for what could happen, shows them exactly where ...
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About The Travel Agent Guide
The Travel Agent Guide is a podcast created for travel advisors at every stage of their journey.Each episode shares practical tips, real-world experiences, and honest conversations about building a successful travel advisor business—from client boundaries and workflows to marketing, growth, and sustainability.Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to refine how you work, this podcast is here to help you work smarter, feel more confident, and grow with intention.
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