Two friends discussing the issues Fiona now faces since her stroke at 42. How her life has changed and what the future holds.
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Business rivals are doing battle every day. On Business Wars Daily, we'll give you a brief daily update on the latest wars between the world's biggest companies. Hosted by David Brown from the hit podcast "Business Wars," listeners will get an inside look at some of today’s most controversial disputes and most surprising business stories: Uber and Lyft competing to invest in city scooters. The latest movie theater grudge match between DC and Marvel. Coffee companies fighting to fill your cup ...
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Comedians Mae Planert and Laura Sogar share day job anecdotes and break down newsworthy spectacles and scandals in the corporate world from sociopathic leaders to dramatic corporate takeovers. Laura and Mae track business news for you and give you their gloriously unprofessional opinions every week. It’s the business world, but not boring.
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HAR's Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15
Steph Lee | Travel Industry Veteran, Founder Host Agency Reviews
We’ve got two listening delights for you on this channel, folks! 😲 The first is Travel Agent Chatter (TAC), a spotlight interview of a wide variety of travel advisors that we publish every quarter. The second is our shorter, but more frequent Friday 15 series, where every Friday we answer your travel industry questions for — you guessed it — 15 minutes! Travel Agent Chatter -- a Host Agency Reviews audio series -- talks about all things travel. We specialize in-depth interviews with travel a ...
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Whether you are building a BDC from the ground up or you have a an existing BDC, Colin can analyze your sales process, make recommendations on how you can sell more cars, assess the sustainability of your team members, provide one-time or ongoing training, coaching and management both in a classroom group environment and one-on-one, help your BDM/BDD by installing tools and metrics to hold your team accountable, or have an open-house recruiting event for your sales floor or BDC, 708-RED-LINE ...
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Welcome to the Retirement Podcast: Financially Fearless Retirement with CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner Jose Sanchez, A Flat Fee Financial Advisor based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jose will spend each episode walking you through important aspects of financial and retirement planning to help set you up for success in the future. You'll learn about planning, a values based approach to investing, and about lots of the financial products and terms you'll encounter on your journey to, ...
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165 Moving An IATA - Accredited Agency To U S Client Poaching On Facebook Groups!
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In episode 165 Steph is co-hosting David Meihoefer of Travel Planners International. Here’s a taste of the questions they’ll cover! 1. Hello, as a founding partner of an IATA accredited travel agency with plans to move to the United States by the end of the summer to operate from home, will I still have to go through all the stages of ARC-IATAN? Co…
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How Richard Simmons became the Original Fitness Influencer
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We're turning up the heat this week with an homage to the late Richard Simmons, the guy who made jazzercise look like a Studio 54 party. From his wild infomercials to "Sweating with the Oldies", Richard was the original inspirational influencer fitness instructor. He danced so SoulCycle could spin. We also talk about his mysterious end-of-life disa…
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Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles…
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(164) Course to Learn Sabre? Benefits of Certifications? Paying 6K for a Mistake – Is This Legal?
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In episode 164 Steph is co-hosting again with Lindsay Taylor of Travel Leaders 365. Have a look at the questions below that they cover in this rich and informative edition of the Friday 15! 1. Hi Steph. I worked as a Travel Manager at my previous company, however, it was a created position and I used a combination of Concur, Expedia, Hotels.com, Na…
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Why Joey Chestnut was BANNED from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest & SF Tech Couples on PIP
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The gals talk about the scandalous Fourth of July down on Coney Island when Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest BANNED the GOAT of eating, Joey Chestnut. We give you the whole story complete with a very quick, very adorable recap of why exactly this contest is even a thing? All we know is Joey Chestnut needs to cash in on mukbang material and Major Lea…
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2 DBAs under 1 LLC? Off-the-books flight-booking? Are agency fees a red flag?
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In episode 163 Steph is co-hosting with Lindsay Taylor of Travel Leaders 365, If you have a question for Steph and her co-hosts, please submit it here for a future episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 !1. I work as an independent contractor so I already have an LLC for non travel related business. I was wondering if I could just add a "s…
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162 Do Airline Commissions Still Exist Travel Services Agreements - When Should A Client Sign
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In episode 162 Steph Lee is joined by Chad Burt of Outside Agents. We’ve got some great questions from you all. Speaking of – if you have a question for Steph and her co-hosts, please submit it here for a future episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 !1. Do the airlines still give commissions on flights? If not, what is the benefit of an $…
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How a TikTok Star got sucked into a Religious Cult
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This week on the pod we are going through the story of the Wilking sisters. The two beautiful dancerswent to LA with dreams of dancing for the stars and found themselves dancing for a dangerous religious zealot. Classic LA story! We go over the story as revealed by the family in the latest Netflix documentary, Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok C…
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(161) Just Starting Out – And My Brain is Frozen! How Do I Present Options to a Client?
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In episode 161 Steph is co-hosting with Lori Speers of Levarte Travel! We’ve got some great questions, so make sure you set aside the time to tune in this week! (Also, ICYMI, all of our podcasts are archived, so you can listen at your leisure!) 1. I recently joined a host agency (exactly 1 month ago) and I do a ton of research but somehow I feel mo…
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Bravo Alcohol Spritz Debacle - Southern Charm vs Summer House
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This week on the pod the ladies get in on the Bravo spritz beef. We’re talking about Kyle Cooke’s Lover Boy vs Craig Conover’s Spritz Society and all the Bravolebrities involved. From Summer House to Southern Charm these reality TV stars are all struggling to make that Lisa Vanderpump money. We taste test the products and tell you which one tastes …
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(160) How To Sell an Agency? Back into the Travel Industry 30 Years Later!
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In episode 160 Steph is co-hosting with April Swales of Uniglobe! Please join us as this dynamic duo tackles a couple of important questions!1. I was wondering if I could pick your brain a little about the current status of the industry, the possibilities of finding someone interested in buying an agency, and what makes a travel agency attractive f…
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(159) How to Build a Client Base? Leads Programs – Worth It? How to Handle Changeable Clients?
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entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business, small business, home based business, travel agency, travel, marketing, travelagent, travel advisor, business, host agency, Friday15, podcastBy Steph Lee | Travel Industry Veteran, Founder Host Agency Reviews
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Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI - "Her" ChatGPT-4o Voice
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This week on the pod we are talking about a brand new beef - Scarlett Johannson vs Open AI's Sam Altman! What a pairing. ChatGPT just went through a brand new spring upgrade where GPT-4o added a voice function a la "Her" which sounds suspiciously like ScarJo. Did they use her voice without her permission? Is she going to sue them? We discuss! We al…
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Today is Friday, May 31, and we're saying goodbye to Business Wars Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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(158) Agent Etiquette on FAM trips? Benefits of the GDS? Should I belong to ASTA?
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(158) Agent Etiquette on FAM trips? Benefits of the GDS? Should I belong to ASTA?In episode 158 Steph is flying solo! We’ve got some great questions and requests from our audience this week, so have a listen! 1. Not a question but a request... PLEASE discuss agent etiquette on FAMs. From the unwritten rules of don't sit on the bed or use a toilet t…
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Today is Thursday, May 30, and we're looking at Microsoft vs. Apple. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Today is Wednesday, May 29, and we're looking at Red Lobster vs. Olive Garden. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Our final episode before Fee's Everest adventure. A short break will follow but we will be back!By Red and Fee
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Today is Tuesday, May 28, and we're looking at Gatorade vs. Powerade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Miss USA Resignations w/ the Good Girls Gone Sad
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This week on the pod we're joined by two lovely good girl guests, Becca Stephenson and Syd King from the Good Girls Gone Sad podcast! Becca and Syd talk us through the world of pageants and the resignation scandals rocking the Miss USA competition. We also discuss purity culture, boob tape, questionable pageant slogans and the Bumble celibacy ad. L…
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Today is Monday, May 27, and we're looking at Frontier Airlines vs. Spirit Airlines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Welcome to Friday 15! For today's Friday 15 throwback, we are re-streaming Vol. 92 from Feb. 2023, where Steph chatted about acquiring a GDS system without a host, attending FAM trips through other host/consortiums, using a payment system without using a host, and do you need to be certified to work with a host.Helpful Resources:https://asta.org/be…
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Today is Friday, May 24, and we're looking at McDonald's vs. Jack in the Box. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Welcome to Friday 15! For today's Friday 15 throwback, we are re-streaming Vol. 92 from Feb. 2023, where Steph chatted about acquiring a GDS system without a host, attending FAM trips through other host/consortiums, using a payment system without using a host, and do you need to be certified to work with a host.00:00 | Welcome to Friday 15 with Ste…
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Today is Thursday, May 23, and we're looking at Disney Plus vs. Peacock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Fee talks about her weekend of paddle boarding and eating.By Red and Fee
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Today is Wednesday, May 22, and we're looking at Google vs. Nvidia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Despite Restaurant Slowdown, Fast Casual Reigns
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Today is Tuesday, May 21, and we're looking at Chipotle vs. Sweetgreen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Today is Monday, May 20, and we're looking at Chips Ahoy! vs. Oreo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Second Boeing Whistleblower Dies, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Apple controversial iPad ad, BoA Overwork
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The girls are back with a monthly roundup! It's Mother's Day week and Gypsy Rose Blanchard has some choice words on her biological mom. Boeing's second whistleblower is taken out (By Boeing's rival, influenza?). The internet yells at more influencers for going to the Met Gala and a Bank of America finance bro dies after working 120 hour work weeks.…
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Today is Friday, May 17, and we're looking at Fairway Bikes vs. Finn Cycles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In episode 156 Steph is so excited to co-host with Meredith Calloway of GTN! You’ve sent along some fabulous questions this week, so please join us for some great Friday afternoon conversation! Here's Today's Questions! 1. Hi! I’d like to charge a fee for my business. I plan to specialize in luxury, which I think will make it easier to charge a fee…
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Today is Thursday, May 16, and we're looking at Instacart vs. DoorDash. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Today is Wednesday, May 15, and we're looking at rue21 vs. Forever 21. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Fee and Marc talk about their trip to Cyprus. The rest before the final sort out for Everest.By Red and Fee
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Today is Tuesday, May 14, and we're looking at Simon & Schuster vs. Penguin Random House. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Today is Monday, May 13, and we're looking at Skydance Media vs. Sony Pictures Entertainment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Today is Friday, May 10, and we're looking at Walmart vs. Walgreens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Importance of HA with leads? Providing private info to an HA? Write-offs for cruises?
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In episode 155 Steph co-hosts with Jenn Lee of TPI and their new franchise Vacation Planners! We’ve got some great, in-depth questions from you this week, so let’s get down to business. Join us! 1. Hello Stephanie, I am new to the industry and I am trying to find a travel host. If I am geared towards making money and want to make this a full-time j…
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