You've probably heard that you need a lead magnet. And for most businesses, this has been solid advice.  But is this something you really need if you're a travel agent?  I'll give you MY opinion in this episode.  Want to take things even further? Wish you had someone to show you HOW to implement the things I talk about on the podcast (with worksheets, checklists, and more ideas around how to make them work for YOUR business) Check out The Lab ! The online home for travel agents who are ready to build a business that is everything they ever dreamed it would be. You’ll find links ..read more

Do you know what it means to qualify your clients? It sounds a little scary, I know (at least to me) but is actually VERY simple (you might even be doing it already!!) and SO important.  In this episode I'll talk about what it means, why it's one of the most important things you can do, and then will offer some suggestions for how to do it.  Want to take things even further? Check out The Lab ! The online home for travel agents who are ready to build a business that is everything they ever dreamed it would be. You’ll find links to everything mentioned on the show notes page ..read more

If you had asked me a few months ago if I had ADHD, I would have said a very confident no. It wasn't just that I hadn't considered it, but that I knew what it was, have family members with it, and was positive that I didn't have any of the classic symptoms. Turns out I was wrong. So in this episode I'll talk about why I was so sure I didn't have ADHD, share some of my symptoms, tell you why I think ADHD brains are so awesome!! and offer some places to get started if you see yourself in any of what I'm talking about here, and want to look into it further. Want to take things even further? Check ..read more

There are a lot of reasons that you might find it hard to "market" yourself and your business.  One that I've just realized is that it feels like the goal of marketing is to convince someone to work with me, wether they want to or not, and wether it's the right choice for them or not.  In this episode I talk about that, and share a different way of thinking that might just change the way you feel about marketing, forever.  The Lab will be open to new members soon! If you want to be the first in line to join, you can sign up for the waitlist HERE.  I can't wait to see you i ..read more

Listen, there isn't really anything you could have done to COMPLETELY protect your business from the effects of the Covid pandemic, or to avoid all downsides of future crises, BUT doing this one thing can definitely make weathering future storms a lot easier... Want to take things even further? Sign up for INSIDERS and get access to additional training and coaching for your business. You’ll find links to everything mentioned below the podcast.   ..read more

This is my favorite week of the year - Christmas is over (including all the shopping, and wrapping, and baking, and parties) but things are still slow. Many people are still off work, and just not back into real life yet.  It's the perfect time to think about and get excited for the new year. But first... I have 3 questions you should answer before you set any goals or make plans for next year.  Want to take things even further? Sign up for INSIDERS and get access to additional training and coaching for your business ..read more

This time of year can be really stressful for a lot of people. There just seems to be so much we have to do, and not anywhere near enough time to do it all.  Except... how much of that stuff do you really HAVE to do? Could you adjust your expectations (personal and business) and get rid of some stuff on your list? That's what we're discussing in this episode.  Want to take things even further? Sign up for INSIDERS and get access to additional training and coaching for your business ..read more

I've been noticing a shift in my use of social media, and I think a big change in the way people use social media is heading our way. I want you to be ahead of it! So I'm letting you in on my predictions.  I'm also preparing for 2022, and would love to know how I can best help you. I've set up a quick survey at www.travelgeniuses.com/survey to make it easy for you to tell me what you're struggling with! You never know, your question may just end up as a topic on a future episode of the podcast!  ..read more

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.  ..read more

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.  ..read more