Seven Signs You Have a Hobby Business & The Shifts Needed to Go from Hobbyist to Entrepreneur
Think about your business and be honest. Are you running it like a hobby or are you embracing the role of entrepreneur? If you’re a hobbyist and like it that way, no judgement here. It’s just that we constantly get asked how to make the shift to something bigger –...
The Importance of Being A Travel Expert Right Now
Now more than ever, your clients need you as the travel industry begins to reopen from the COVID-19 crisis. Be the expert they need right now! Travel professionals, this is our moment. 💪 This is what we’ve been waiting for, what we’ve been training for. Our time has...
Why Being Creatively Brave Matters, Now More Than Ever
As I was watching the new Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Documentary on Disney+ (my newest guilty pleasure during quarantine), I was drawn in by something Jon Favreau, writer and executive producer, said. He was moderating an interview with the six amazing directors...
5 Tips to Deal with a Crisis as a Travel Agent
In my 25 years in the travel industry, I’ve been through countless disasters and times of panic - 9/11, Zika, Y2K, West Nile, H1N1, swine flu, bird flu, anthrax, ebola. The truth is, something new can hit at any time. It’s how we handle ourselves during those times...
How to Become a Travel Agent
In my 25 years in the travel industry, one of the most consistent questions I hear is, “Cyndi, how do I actually become a travel agent?” So let's walk through the three steps for determining if becoming a travel agent is the right step for you. Step 1 – Are You...
Marketing and Sales Pitfalls That Can Devastate Your Business
When I talk to aspiring or established agents, I always ask what their challenges could be or they’re currently experiencing. I bet you can guess what I hear 99.9% of the time based on the title of this article. Aspiring agents are scared they won’t market correctly...
Creating a Second Wave Season
I’ve discussed in the past the concept of creating a second (or even third and fourth) wave season. And, now more than ever think that this concept is something that we agents REALLY need to think about. As we all know, coronavirus hit our industry hard in the middle...