Podcast
The No BS Travel Advisor™️
Hosted by Marcie Muensterman · EN
Welcome to The No BS Travel Advisor®️ Podcast. I’m Marcie Muensterman, your no-filter, tell-it-like-it-is disrupted of the travel industry. Marcie is also a dedicated ORIGINAL course writer and coach/mentor for advisors struggling with burnout who need inspiration from someone who has been there, done that.
If you’re here, chances are you’re sick of the outdated hustle culture that’s been burning you out, the bullshit advice from “experts” or agency owners that doesn’t work, and the constant feeling of spinning your wheels with outdated 24/7 mindset.
A love letter to TAs from Marcie:
Friend, I’ve been there, and I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way.
I’ve spent 19+ years curating dream vacations for thousands of clients and I sell $1,000,000 every year in travel working less than 20 hours a week, setting boundaries, offering white-glove concierge care and building loyal relationships with my following. I have figured out how to make 6-figures working less than 20 hours a week.
But what really lights me up now? Helping travel advisors like you stop the bullshit, find your voice, and build a business that feels as good as it looks. This isn’t another fluff-filled podcast with tips you’ve heard a hundred times. F*ck no. Here, we get raw. We get real. We talk about the hard shit no one else wants to say out loud.
In every episode, I’ll bring you the real stories of your colleagues and my own journey, the strategies I have taught them, and straight-up truths you need to hear, whether it’s how to set boundaries, ditch toxic hosts, or finally charge what you’re worth. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and, if I do my job right, you’ll walk away ready to light your business on fire, in the best way possible, clapping from your car!
In each episode, you’ll have at least three takeaways that you can start RIGHT NOW without a dollar spent to make your business better by tomorrow! And, you’ll hear their UNPOPULAR opinions each week, because you konw my “bitter ass” likes to STIR THE FUCKING POT.
So, grab a coffee, a cocktail, or whatever keeps you going, and let’s get into it. This is The No BS Travel Advisor®️ Podcast—where we rewrite the rules, one badass travel advisor at a time.
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Redrop: NATASHA - From Nurse to Travel Advisor (and what she learned the hard way)
1w ago00:48:03Tap to summarizeMarcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses: www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness __________________________________________________________ In this episode of the No BS Travel Advisor podcast, Marcie Muensterman sits down with Natasha, the owner of Serenity Sand and Seas Travel, to talk about what it actually looks like to transition into the travel industry, without the bullshit. Natasha shares her journey from nursing to travel advising and how she built her business through relationships, intentional changes, and learning to trust herself along the way. But this isn’t just a “success story.” It’s a conversation about grief, growth, and the moments where you either stay stuck… or finally decide to do something different. ✈️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What it really looks like to transition careers into travel advising Why relationship-building still drives the most growth in this industry The small shifts that can drastically improve your client experience (hint: Zoom calls matter more than you think) How personal challenges and grief can impact your business, and how to keep moving forward Why niche specialization is key if you want to stand out How to confidently say no to the wrong clients When it’s time to hire support and stop doing everything yourself 🔥 Real Talk Moments: “I see you everywhere!” “You just have to do it.” “It’s okay to say no.” 🧠 Why This Episode Matters: If you’ve been feeling stuck… overwhelmed… or like you know what you need to do but just haven’t done it yet, this episode is your reminder: You don’t need more information. You need implementation. Natasha didn’t grow her business by doing more, she grew by doing things differently.
Transcribe →Redrop: Megan Medlin - You don’t need to sell millions to be successful
2w ago01:14:38Tap to summarizeMarcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses: www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness __________________________________________________________ In this re-drop episode of The No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie sits down with Megan Whitley Medlin, founder of Guide Girl Travel Co., mom of four, Airbnb host, and group trip leader who’s doing business her way. Megan didn’t build her travel business overnight. She built it slowly, intentionally, and around her life, not the other way around. From signing her very first group contract (with a very real fear she might end up alone in Montana 😅) to leading 11 women through national parks and witnessing unforgettable wildlife moments, Megan shares what it actually looks like to grow a sustainable, profitable business without burning out. 💥 In This Episode, We Get Into: Why you don’t need a million-dollar sales badge to be successful The power of calendar control (and why it changes everything) Saying “no” as a legitimate business strategy How niching down attracts better, easier clients Why using DMCs can simplify your workflow and increase your income What it really feels like to lead your first group trip ✨ Key Takeaways Success ≠ overworking yourself Slow growth is still growth (and often better growth) Boundaries are not optional if you want longevity You get to decide how your business operates 💬 Quotable Moments “Say no, and say it often.” “You don’t have to sell millions to be successful.” “Two words: calendar control.” “Travel advisors don’t get raises. We give them to ourselves.” “You can’t do it like everyone else. You have to do it your way.” “Moose will attack you. Please don’t try to pet them.” 🎯 Who This Episode Is For Travel advisors balancing business and real life Moms building a business in the margins of their day Advisors tired of hustle culture Anyone who wants more profit without more burnout 🔑 Keywords Travel advisor podcast, group trips, Montana travel, national parks, DMCs, niche travel, calendar control, slow business growth, work-life balance, travel advisor success, escorted trips, entrepreneurship, Guide Girl Travel Co
Transcribe →Redrop: Renee - Confidence doesn't come first, clarity does!
3w ago01:32:03Tap to summarizeMarcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses: www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness __________________________________________________________ In this redrop episode of The No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie sits down with Renee, a military spouse, travel advisor, and someone who knows what it means to build a business in the middle of constant change. From navigating hurricanes to moving across countries, Renee shares how resilience and adaptability shaped not only her life, but the way she runs her travel business today. What started as a love for planning and research turned into a business built on strong client relationships, clear communication, and systems that actually support her life (not overwhelm it). 💥 In This Episode, We Get Into: What military life teaches you about flexibility and resilience The real learning curve of becoming a travel advisor Why clear communication is everything in client relationships How creating simple processes reduces stress, for you and your clients The role of community (and why doing this alone is harder than it needs to be) Balancing family life while treating your business like a real business ✨ Key Takeaways Alleviating client stress is one of your most valuable skills Confidence comes from clarity, not just experience Structured workflows make selling (and servicing) easier Strong relationships lead to repeat clients and referrals You don’t have to choose between family life and business growth 💬 Quotable Moments “Alleviating client stress is key.” “Balancing family and work takes clarity and intention.” “Collaboration over competition is how we all win.” 🎯 Who This Episode Is For Travel advisors juggling life, family, and business Advisors who feel overwhelmed or unclear in their process Anyone struggling with confidence in sales or client communication Advisors craving community and support in the industry 🔑 Keywords Travel advisor podcast, client relationships, travel business systems, communication, luxury travel, travel advisor success, military spouse business, work-life balance, travel industry coaching, niche travel, client experience
Transcribe →Redrop: Carrie - From Doing It All to Saying HELL NO
4w ago00:55:05Tap to summarizeMarcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses: www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness __________________________________________________________ While I’m taking a little break from recording new podcast episodes, I wanted to bring back a conversation that’s absolutely worth another listen. In this episode, I sit down with Carrie Blackwell, a full-time nurse turned travel advisor who built her business while juggling a demanding career in healthcare. Carrie didn’t grow up traveling the world. In fact, travel wasn’t really part of her life until later on. But once she started exploring more of the U.S. with her husband, everything changed, and eventually led her to build her own travel business. Her journey is proof that you don’t need decades of travel experience to get started. What you do need is curiosity, confidence, and the willingness to figure things out as you go. Inside this episode we talk about: How Carrie went from limited travel experience to becoming a travel advisor Balancing a full-time nursing career while building a travel business The mistakes she made with her first host agency and why support and training matter How traveling more opened her eyes to the world beyond what she grew up with Working through imposter syndrome and building confidence as an advisor Why finding your niche makes your business easier and more enjoyable The power of networking, referrals, and relationship-building in this industry Why Carrie believes in ditching the intake form and having real conversations with clients The importance of being transparent with clients about availability and expectations Why travel advisors are more needed than ever, even with online booking tools and AI Carrie also shares what it looks like to build a business around the parts of travel you actually enjoy, and why you don’t have to take every client or every trip that comes your way. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can build a travel business while still working another job, or if you’ve struggled with confidence as a newer advisor, this episode is a great one to revisit. 🎧 Give it another listen.
Transcribe →Redrop: Deena - From Concerned Hubby to Her Biggest Fan
Apr 1001:14:06Tap to summarizeMarcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses: www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness __________________________________________________________ While I’m taking a little break from recording new podcast episodes, I wanted to bring back one that deserves another listen. This conversation with Deena Schlosser is for anyone who has ever wondered if it’s too late to start over, build something new, or take your career in a completely different direction. Deena spent nearly 30 years in the legal world as a paralegal before stepping into the travel industry at age 50. She’s also a caregiver, a mom, and now a travel advisor building a business that actually fits her life. And in this episode, she shares what it really looked like to walk away from a long career, rebuild her confidence, and create a travel business from the ground up. Inside this episode we talk about: Walking away from a 30-year legal career and starting a travel business at 50 Balancing caregiving, motherhood, and entrepreneurship without burning out The moment she almost quit the travel industry and what pulled her back Why finding the right host agency support (Trevello) completely changed her experience How commission splits of 85–100% can dramatically impact your income The mindset shift that helped her go from “booking engine” to confident business owner How calendar control improved her life at home and elevated her client experience Charging planning fees as a newer advisor and finally attracting aligned clients Deena’s unpopular opinion about the travel industry that advisors need to hear And three free things you can start doing today to grow your travel business We also talk about the real-life side of building a business, including how her husband went from being skeptical to fully protective of her business when clients don’t hire her. If you’ve ever asked yourself: Do travel advisors even exist anymore? Can I start a business in my 40s or 50s? How do I set boundaries with clients without losing them? This episode is your permission slip to go all in. 🎧 Give it another listen and hear how Deena went from overwhelmed caregiver to confident travel entrepreneur.
Transcribe →Redrop: Chasity - How Travel Sales Is Just Like Dating
Apr 301:48:24Tap to summarizeMarcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses: www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness __________________________________________________________ Real Talk About Sales, Clients, and Running a Travel Business with Chasity Munn While I’m taking a little hiatus from recording new podcast episodes, I wanted to bring back one that is absolutely worth another listen. This conversation with Chasity Munn is one of my favorites because it’s honest, practical, and packed with lessons for advisors who want to build a profitable travel business without burning themselves out. Chasity is a single mom, accountant, and thriving travel advisor who built her business to six figures while working roughly 20 hours a week. She’s also taken every one of my courses and used them to completely reshape how she runs her business. Even though we’ve never met in person, Chas and I talk constantly about life, kids, business, and everything in between. Sometimes we even have “DoorDash dates” where we order food and send each other voice notes while we eat. That’s the exact vibe of this episode: two friends having a real conversation about what it actually takes to build a travel business that supports your life. Inside this episode we talk about: How single moms can build a six-figure travel business working about 20 hours a week The real reason clients ghost and why selling travel is a lot like dating Why charging a planning fee (even something like $250) can completely change your income How Chasity built confidence as a romance travel and destination wedding specialist The truth about switching host agencies and how commission splits like 70% vs. 90% actually impact your income How building relationships with BDMs can open doors to partnerships and FAM trips Why you can’t run a legitimate travel business without money in the bank and real travel experience What many MLM-style travel agents get wrong, and how to avoid those same mistakes The mindset shift from treating this like a hobby to running it like a profitable travel CEO And three free things you can start doing today to grow your travel business If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s actually possible to make real money in this industry without working nonstop, this episode will change how you look at your business. 🎧 Give it another listen.
Transcribe →Redrop: Farrin's No BS Story - Imposter Syndrome Be Damned
Mar 2701:11:12Tap to summarizeMarcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses: www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness __________________________________________________________ Re‑listen with your contract, calculator, and notebook—then write down one way you’ll start advocating for your worth the way you advocate for your clients. Summary In this episode of The No BS Travel Advisor, Marcie Muensterman talks with Disney and autism travel specialist Farrin Gustafson of Vacations Worth Melting For about what it really looks like to build a business while your brain keeps whispering “who do you think you are?”. They dig into imposter syndrome, pandemic‑era curveballs, and why planning a vacation should feel joyful for families, especially those navigating autism and food allergies. Farrin shares how she carved out her niche, found the right host agency, and learned to advocate for fair compensation instead of accepting confusing commission structures and low pay. You’ll hear how she uses community over competition, coaching, and her own lived experience as a special‑needs parent ally to create inclusive, autism‑informed vacations that actually work in real life. On a re‑listen, this episode hits especially hard if you’re questioning your worth, craving a more aligned host, or wanting to lean into a niche like autism or special‑needs travel without waiting to “feel ready.” SEO Keywords p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Disney travel advisor for autism families p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> certified autism travel specialist Disney p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> stress‑free Disney vacation planning p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> autism‑friendly Disney travel tips p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> overcoming imposter syndrome as a travel advisor p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> special needs family vacation planning p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> choosing the right host agency as a travel agent p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> fair commission and compensation for travel advisors p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> community over competition in the travel industry p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> travel advisor pandemic lessons p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> inclusive travel planning for autism and food allergies p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Disney trip planning for sensory‑sensitive kids p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> coaching for travel entrepreneurs with imposter syndrome p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> how to grow a profitable Disney travel business Key Phrases p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Six years of Disney and autism‑focused travel planning (and why that niche chose her) p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> What imposter syndrome looks like behind the scenes of a travel business p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> How coaching and community helped Farrin trust that she deserved to be here p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> Why families with autistic kids often skip travel—and how tailored planning changes everything p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> <p class="my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&...
Transcribe →Redrop: Chelsey’s No BS Story from MLM Survival Mode to CEO Life
Mar 2001:09:46Tap to summarizeMarcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness __________________________________________________________ Re‑listen with a notebook, and write down one way you’ll stop working for free and start treating your business like the badass CEO you already are. Summary In this episode of The No BS Travel Advisor, burnout survivor and veteran travel advisor Marcie Muensterman sits down with Chelsey, a travel advisor who went from “just surviving the day” to running a real, profitable business outside of MLM. Chelsey shares how she launched her business in the middle of grief, losing both of her parents, and why she refused to keep recruiting into a model that didn’t feel ethical. You’ll hear the messy middle of leaving an MLM “host,” finding a legitimate host agency, and giving herself a promotion by charging fees, putting boundaries in place, and treating her business like a business. Together, Marcie and Chelsey dig into survival mode seasons, qualifying clients, using professional insurance, and why getting uncomfortable is the only way out of a stuck advisory business. This episode hits differently on a re‑listen if you’re feeling burned out, questioning your host/MLM, or realizing you’ve been working for free and you’re finally ready to change it. SEO Keywords p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> travel advisor burnout recovery p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> leaving MLM travel business p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> MLM vs real host agency p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> travel advisor survival mode p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> travel advisor charging fees p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> how to choose a host agency p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> travel advisor business boundaries p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> rebuilding business after grief p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> resilience for travel advisors p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> travel advisor professional insurance p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> working for free as a travel agent p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> how to qualify travel clients p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> travel advisor client expectations p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> independent travel advisor success story p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> anti‑MLM travel advisor story Key Phrases p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> From MLM “anti‑recruiter” to independent travel CEO p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0"> <p class="my-2 [&+p]:mt-4 [&_strong...
Transcribe →Maximize Your TA Business Q&A Coaching Conversation
Mar 1301:07:46Tap to summarizeMarcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness ________________________________________________________________ In this Q&A-style episode of the No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie Muensterman answers real questions from travel advisors inside her community and gives honest, practical coaching on what it really takes to build a sustainable travel business. Thank you, Heather Lough, for this AMAZING idea. It made this week so much easier before she leaves for Japan! Podcast Drop day is DAY 2 of the Japanese Adventure with Jude, so follow her on IG for updates in her stories: https://www.instagram.com/nobstraveladvisormarcie/ This episode covers everything from burnout recovery and rebuilding confidence to charging planning fees, choosing suppliers and DMCs, growing through Facebook groups, handling business overwhelm, how to market yourselves vs. the supplier, and making smarter decisions with your time, energy, and calendar. THE THEME? Do less, y’all. DO FUCKING LESS. Marcie shares her thoughts on why sales and business skills are not optional in this industry, why so many advisors are still overcomplicating marketing, and why saying no is often the most profitable thing you can do. She also dives into what it takes to move from six to seven figures in sales, how to restructure your business during health challenges, and why service remains the skill set this industry needs to improve at. If you are tired, overextended, undercharging, or trying to grow without losing your damn mind, this episode is for you. What We Cover in This Episode Burnout recovery and how confidence gets rebuilt after hard seasons Why travel advisors must learn sales, service, and business skills How to choose suppliers, tour operators, and DMCs without drowning in options What to know before reporting host or agency misclassification Exactly how to explain new planning and research fees to past clients, friends, and family What actually helps an advisor grow from six to seven figures in sales How to restructure your business when health issues force you to slow down Why Facebook groups still work when you use them correctly What kind of marketing content actually builds trust with strangers Why consistency matters more than trying random ideas for five minutes and calling it a strategy How to balance a full-time job and a side travel business without wrecking yourself How Marcie manages motherhood, business, overwhelm, and burnout in real life How to evaluate if a FAM, conference, tool, or opportunity is actually right for you The one industry-wide skill Marcie believes travel advisors need to improve most Key Takeaways You do not build confidence by people pleasing. You build it by making decisions that actually align with your life. You are not just booking travel. You are running a business. You do not need every supplier, every tool, every opportunity, or every invitation. You need the right ones. Charging fees is not rude. It is business. Marketing works when you commit to it long enough for trust to build. Being more available is not always the answer. Better boundaries usually are. Service matters. A lot. Probably more than some people want to admit. SEO Keywords No BS Travel Advisor podcast travel advisor podcast travel agent business tips travel advisor burnout travel advisor planning fees how to charge travel planning fees travel advisor marketing strategies Facebook groups for travel advisors travel advisor business coaching travel advisor sales skills travel advisor service skills how to grow a travel business travel advisor supplier relationships how to choose DMCs as a travel advisor travel advisor host agency advice travel advisor burnout recovery travel advisor boundaries travel agent business systems travel advisor niching down luxury travel advisor growth how to get travel clients travel advisor fee script travel advisor side hustle tips travel advisor overwhelm travel advisor business training
Transcribe →New, Fried, and People‑Pleasing? This Episode Is Your Intervention
Mar 600:44:45Tap to summarizeMarcie Muensterman PODCAST11 saves you 11% on ALL signature courses www.thetraveladvisormarcie.com/courses Join Maximize Your TA Business FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusiness ________________________________________________________________ New, Fried, and People‑Pleasing? This Episode Is Your Intervention Marcie KNOWS how it feels to be new, make mistakes, and wonder what you are missing as you navigate this wily world of travel. If you are feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or questioning every “yes” as a new travel advisor….this is definitely for you. Even if you are a veteran, you will find the “aha moments.” In this episode of the No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie gets brutally honest about launching a revamped Do The Damn Air and being totally over hearing the sound of her own voice, hitting her own burnout wall, and watching new advisors drown in trips they never should have taken in the first place. She is also coming to realize she may have made some mistakes in her content the last year… and what she is doing to meet ICs where they are to find a good small-to-mid-sized agency DESPITE what the haters think. It’s all about pivoting, knowing your part in your own journey, taking responsibility, and how to close the gap that you were a part of creating. It’s never too late for a change. She shares: What it really looks like behind the scenes of rebuilding Do The Damn Air (and why she’s sick of her own voice). How current world events, war, weather, and cartel news are colliding with our job of selling travel. A real story of a brand‑new advisor doing flights for 30 people from different gateways and why it’s become a crisis. The hidden costs of saying yes to the wrong clients and the wrong projects when you’re new. The truth about boundaries, expectations, and why 24/7 “hustle culture” is wrecking advisors. Why she’s re‑examining her own messaging about hosts, small agencies, and what “support” really looks like. How to use slow seasons to build systems, a niche, and actual sustainability instead of spiraling. How to get yourself back on track when you’re already in too deep. If you’re a new or growing travel advisor who feels like you’re supposed to “just figure it out,” this is your reminder that you are allowed to say no, slow down, and build a business that doesn’t burn you out. Listen if you want to: Stop saying yes to every complicated group, airfare project, or “opportunity” that lands in your inbox. Learn how to set expectations and boundaries, even if you still feel new. Hear the truth about hosts, small agencies, mentorship, and why splits and non‑competes matter. Get practical ideas for what to do when things are slow that actually move your business forward. Be reminded that you do not have to be “on” and creating 24/7 to be successful. Follow Marcie on Instagram & TikTok: @nobstraveladvisormarcieCome hang out in Maximize and drop your questions for the upcoming Q&A episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/maximizeyourtravelagentbusinessLearn more about Do The Damn Air and use Podcast11 to save 11%: https://thetraveladvisormarcie.com/do-the-damn-air Chapters / timestamps 00:00 – Welcome back & why Marcie’s burned out 02:30 – Revamping Do The Damn Air + goblin‑mode launch energy 06:00 – Japan trip, working with a Japan specialist & taking two weeks off 09:30 – War, weather, cartel news & the weight of selling travel right now 13:30 – The new advisor with 30 flights from different cities 18:00 – How huge, complex trips wreck new‑advisor confidence 21:30 – Setting expectations and boundaries when you’re still new 25:30 – 24/7 hustle culture and why “I never say no” is BS 29:00 – Big hosts vs small/mid‑size agencies, splits, and non‑competes 33:00 – What to actually do when business is slow 37:00 – Redefining your “yes” and using the pre‑K pause 40:30 – Permission to rest, pivot, and build your business on purpose Why big, complex trips can quietly destroy a new advisor’s confidence How to set expectations and boundaries from day one Why “I never say no, I work 24/7” is not the goal Big host vs small/mid‑size agencies: support, splits, and non‑competes Using slow seasons to build niche clarity, systems, and content Redefining your “yes” and practicing the pre‑K pause Permission to rest, pivot, and build your business on purpose SEO keyword list new travel advisor new travel agent travel advisor burnout travel agent burnout travel advisor boundaries setting boundaries with travel clients managing client expectations travel agent travel advisor mistakes saying no to clients group travel flights flights for group of 30 travel advisor niche culinary tourism travel advisor independent contractor travel agent travel advisor host agency small travel agency vs host agency travel advisor commission split travel agent non compete slow season for travel agents travel advisor systems and workflows <span style="font-weight: 40...
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