Ep 218 Travel Advisor Success Stories at Different Business Stages and Revenue Levels with Judi Lombardi, Leah Iudice, and Stephen Scott (Prep for Wave Week 2024 Replay)

Strategic Travel Entrepreneur: Business Tips for Travel Agents/Advisors, Travel Agency Owners, and Travel Business Owners

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Get ready for some real talk about building a travel business that actually makes money!

I brought together three incredible travel advisors at completely different stages.

From a newbie who hit $500K in her first year to a seasoned pro running multiple businesses, they're spilling just a few of their secrets.

You'll hear exactly how they're getting clients through word-of-mouth marketing, what tech they're actually using, and the biggest misconceptions about owning a travel agency.

Plus, they get brutally honest about their biggest pain points, from figuring out when to hire help to managing clients who span the globe.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale past seven figures, these insights will give you that boost your business needs.

Judi Lombardi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judi-lombardi-25580825/

Leah Iudice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-iudice-90806316/

Stephen Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sscott2378/
Questions this episode answers:

• What are the best CRM systems for travel agencies and travel advisors?
• How do travel advisors get clients without spending money on advertising
• What tech stack do successful travel advisors actually use daily?
• How to scale a travel business from $500K to over $1 million in sales?
• What are the biggest challenges facing new travel agency owners?
• How do travel advisors track commissions and manage finances?
• What is the best way to get referrals for a travel business?
• How much do travel advisors charge in fees for their services?
• What are the biggest mistakes new travel advisors make when starting?
• How to choose the right suppliers and partners for a travel agency?
• What does it take to become a successful luxury travel advisor?
• How to transition from employee to independent travel advisor successfully
• What workflow systems do profitable travel agencies use?
• What are the pros and cons of specializing in specific travel niches?

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