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The Art Of Selling Travel Podcast
Hosted by Glenda Beagle · EN
Fueling travel agents' success: Crush objections, & convert curiosity to bookings. Helping Travel Advisors grow their sales with practical action steps and tips.
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Six Months Left and What To Do With Them | Ep 168
1w ago00:14:20Tap to summarizeSix Months Left. Here's What To Do With Them. We're halfway through the year. You've got two choices: throw in the towel and start planning 2027, or actually use the six months you've got left. Glenda's picking door number two, and she's dragging you through it with her. What's in this episode July and January are the two biggest months of Glenda's year, and not because there's anything magic about them. They're the months she stops and takes stock: what did the last six months actually produce, and what needs to happen in the next six to hit the goals she set 12 to 18 months out. Throwing in the towel now and starting to plan for 2027 might feel tempting, but there's still six months of money-making time left on the table. That starts with the expense audit nobody wants to do. Glenda walks through her own process for looking at every subscription, membership, and "I'll get to it eventually" payment, and asking whether it's still earning its keep. She just cut a piece of software from her own suite, not because it's bad, but because she isn't using it right now, so it isn't doing its job. One of her favourite tools for staying on top of this is embarrassingly simple: a recurring calendar reminder on the 28th of every month that lists every payment about to come out of her account. It's not there to force her to cancel things. It's there so nothing sneaks past her, and so she can make an intentional choice about what stays and what goes. That leads into one of the bigger points of the episode: more money coming in does not automatically mean more profit. If your expenses are climbing right along with your revenue, you'll never actually feel the growth. Profit comes from knowing where the money goes, not just how much of it shows up. Glenda also talks about setting a real vision for where you want your business (and yourself) to go, and using that vision as a filter before you buy another course or sign up for another training. If it doesn't serve where you're actually headed, skip it, no matter how good the dopamine hit feels in the moment. Which brings her to a quick, honest plug for her Idea to Sold Out Groups workshop: if groups have zero place in your next 12 to 24 months, don't buy it. If they do, this is the roadmap she wishes had existed when she was building that side of her business by trial and error. Tickets are available through July 14th, and replays are included for anyone who can't attend live. The bottom line... you've got six months of opportunity left. Spend July getting clear: what's working, what's not, what's draining your account for no reason, and where you're actually headed. No vision means you're just running in circles. Links mentioned: Idea to Sold Out Groups Workshop: Groups Workshop Additional Links: Download the Essential Lessons PDF: Essential Lessons PDF Join the waitlist for upcoming workshops: Workshop Waitlist Join the Facebook Group: Facebook Group Connect with Glenda on Facebook or Instagram
Transcribe →Is AI Crossing the Line With Your Clients? |Ep 167
3w ago00:31:47Tap to summarizeEveryone's using AI, but are you using it in a way that's building your business, or burning it down? In this episode, Glenda of Art of Selling Travel gets real about AI: what she uses it for, what she won't touch, and the very clear line between using AI as a tool and using it as a replacement for you. With real examples from a local restaurant, a travel advisor who shared a fake ship, and the growing backlash from Gen Z, this conversation is one every travel advisor needs to hear. Here's the biggest takeaway: your clients aren't just paying for an itinerary, they're paying for your perspective, your experience, and the trust you've built. AI can't sell that ... only you can. Links mentioned: Idea to Sold Out Groups Workshop: Groups Workshop Travel Advisor Success Studio: TASS Link Additional Links: Download the Essential Lessons PDF: Essential Lessons PDF Join the waitlist for upcoming workshops: Workshop Waitlist Join the Facebook Group: Facebook Group Connect with Glenda on Facebook or Instagram
Transcribe →Essential Sales Lessons Every Travel Advisor Needs to Hear |Ep 166
3w ago00:27:01Tap to summarizeI've had this PDF sitting in my resource library since 2021, and when I went back to read it for this episode, it made me smile, because every single thing in it still holds up. Fundamentals are fundamentals for a reason. In this episode, I'm walking you through the core sales principles from my Essential Lessons PDF, and breaking down why most travel advisors are still getting these wrong today. We're covering: Inquiry vs. comment: why you keep getting "ghosted" (hint: it wasn't a real lead) Why forms are quietly killing your conversions Why consultations are your single biggest sales superpower How to handle objections without freezing up Money mindset and why your client's budget is none of your business These aren't trends. They're fundamentals. And they work. Links mentioned: Download the Essential Lessons PDF: Essential Lessons PDF Join the waitlist for upcoming workshops: Workshop Waitlist Idea to Sold Out Groups Workshop: Groups Workshop Travel Advisor Success Studio: TASS Link
Transcribe →Your Stories Are Your Best Content (And You're Not Using Them) | EP 165
4w ago00:24:34Tap to summarizeIf you've ever stared at a blinking cursor with zero idea what to write, this one's for you. Here's the truth: your problem isn't that you don't have enough content. You have too much. And when you try to put it all in one email or one post, you lose people before they even finish the first paragraph. In this episode, we're talking about how to fix that, and how your own stories are the most powerful content you're not using. In this episode: Why "too much content" is actually your real problem The Story Vault concept and how to build yours A real example of how to write an email about travel insurance that gets people to actually reach out Specific content ideas you can use right now (one topic at a time) Why human stories will always beat AI-generated ones Save your spot at: http://artofsellingtravel.com/groups Check out our Educational & Coaching Programs:Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors: https://www.travelsalesauthority.com/facebook How to build an email list for Travel Advisors: https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold Looking to grow your travel business? Join the Travel Advisor Success Studio today: https://artofsellingtravel.com/tass Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections Are you following me on socials? I love doing random Ask Me Anythings - and you'll only see those if you're following me. Come hang out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artofsellingtravel/ Or FB at https://www.facebook.com/artofsellingtravel
Transcribe →What Does Being A Professional Travel Advisor Mean? | Ep 164
Jun 1200:32:49Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to be a professional travel advisor? What does "professional" even mean to you? Ready to take the guesswork out of building groups? Join me July 14–16 for From Idea to Sold Out Groups, a live virtual training where I'll walk you through the complete framework for creating profitable, sellable group trips from the ground up. By the end of the three days, you'll have a clear roadmap for building groups with confidence, not just blocking space and hoping for the best. Save your spot at: http://artofsellingtravel.com/groups Check out our Educational & Coaching Programs:Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors: https://www.travelsalesauthority.com/facebook How to build an email list for Travel Advisors: https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold Looking to grow your travel business? Join the Travel Advisor Success Studio today: https://artofsellingtravel.com/tass Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections Are you following me on socials? I love doing random Ask Me Anythings - and you'll only see those if you're following me. Come hang out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artofsellingtravel/ Or FB at https://www.facebook.com/artofsellingtravel
Transcribe →The 5 Biggest Mistakes Travel Advisors Make with Group Trips | Ep 163
Jun 300:20:24Tap to summarizeThis week, we're talking about the business of group travel, and why some travel advisors seem to fill groups with ease while others struggle to gain traction. One of the most common questions I hear is: "Why does it look so easy for everyone else?" The truth is, successful groups aren't built by accident. They're built on strategy. In this episode, we're unpacking five of the biggest mistakes travel advisors make when building their group business. From making assumptions about what clients want, to underestimating costs, relying on emotion instead of data, and overlooking the foundational pieces that make a group profitable and sellable. If you've ever wondered why your groups aren't filling, why your profits aren't where they should be, or why group travel feels harder than it seems for other advisors, this episode is for you. And if you're ready to take the guesswork out of building groups, join me July 14–16 for From Idea to Sold Out Groups, a live virtual training where I'll walk you through the complete framework for creating profitable, sellable group trips from the ground up. By the end of the three days, you'll have a clear roadmap for building groups with confidence, not just blocking space and hoping for the best. Save your spot at: http://artofsellingtravel.com/groups Check out our Educational & Coaching Programs:Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors: https://www.travelsalesauthority.com/facebook How to build an email list for Travel Advisors: https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold Looking to grow your travel business? Join the Travel Advisor Success Studio today: https://artofsellingtravel.com/tass Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections Are you following me on socials? I love doing random Ask Me Anythings - and you'll only see those if you're following me. Come hang out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artofsellingtravel/ Or FB at https://www.facebook.com/artofsellingtravel
Transcribe →Questions To Ask A Host Agency (Part 3 of our Host Agency Mini Series) | EP 162
May 2100:28:06Tap to summarizeIn this third episode of the Host Agency Mini Series, Glenda shares some of her go-to questions for advisors to ask before signing with a Host Agency. Coming soon - Questions to Ask Google Doc Check out our Educational & Coaching Programs:Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors: https://www.travelsalesauthority.com/facebook How to build an email list for Travel Advisors: https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold Looking to grow your travel business? Join the Travel Advisor Success Studio today: https://artofsellingtravel.com/tass Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections Are you following me on socials? I love doing random Ask Me Anythings - and you'll only see those if you're following me. Come hang out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artofsellingtravel/ Or FB at https://www.facebook.com/artofsellingtravel
Transcribe →Before You Change Your Host Agency - Part 2 of our Host Agency mini series | Ep 161
May 1300:22:37Tap to summarizeWhether you’re in the process of switching host agencies, considering it or perhaps looking for your first host agency this episode will break down what you need to do to ensure the smoothest transition from one host to another.The things you need to prep in advance, the questions you need to solve within yourself before taking the leap and a deep understanding of when you need to take these steps. Make sure you join our free Facebook group as we will be keeping the conversation going there. Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections Check out our Educational & Coaching Programs:Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors: https://www.travelsalesauthority.com/facebook How to build an email list for Travel Advisors: https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold Looking to grow your travel business? Join the Travel Advisor Success Studio today: https://artofsellingtravel.com/tass Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections Are you following me on socials? I love doing random Ask Me Anythings - and you'll only see those if you're following me. Come hang out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artofsellingtravel/ Or FB at https://www.facebook.com/artofsellingtravel
Transcribe →Host Agency Red Flags Part 1 of our Host Agency mini-series | Ep 160
May 600:34:03Tap to summarizeThis episode kicks off our mini series about host agencies. In this episode we covered the red flags you need to watch out for when choosing the host agency you want to build your business along side of. This episode talks about the difference between a host agency, why a travel agent needs a host agency and when you can start a travel business without one. Glenda also shared a caution when it comes to MLM companies and what key words to watch out for to know if you're headed down the path of an MLM or a traditional agency model. Make sure you join our free Facebook group as we will be keeping the conversation going there. Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections Check out our Educational & Coaching Programs:Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors: https://www.travelsalesauthority.com/facebook How to build an email list for Travel Advisors: https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold Looking to grow your travel business? Join the Travel Advisor Success Studio today: https://artofsellingtravel.com/tass Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections Are you following me on socials? I love doing random Ask Me Anythings - and you'll only see those if you're following me. Come hang out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artofsellingtravel/ Or FB at https://www.facebook.com/artofsellingtravel
Transcribe →Discovering Sales on Repeat with Group Travel Featuring Colin Price | Ep 159
Apr 2900:34:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Art of Selling Travel, Glenda welcomes Colin Price of Azamara Cruises to unpack how travel advisors can host high-converting cruise nights, build profitable groups, and leverage Azamara’s longer stays for easier sales. They go deep into group strategy, referral systems, onboard rebooking, and why destination immersion is the key to unforgettable client experiences. If you want to grow group revenue and fill repeatable itineraries, this conversation is your masterclass. Grab your free cruise night checklist below! https://www.travelsalesauthority.com/cruise_night_checklist Check out our Educational & Coaching Programs:Facebook Ads for Travel Advisors: https://www.travelsalesauthority.com/facebook How to build an email list for Travel Advisors: https://artofsellingtravel.com/cold Looking to grow your travel business? Join the Travel Advisor Success Studio today: https://artofsellingtravel.com/tass Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelagentobjections Are you following me on socials? I love doing random Ask Me Anythings - and you'll only see those if you're following me. Come hang out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artofsellingtravel/ Or FB at https://www.facebook.com/artofsellingtravel
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