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Travel Agent Achievers is an educational podcast by Australian travel professional, Roslyn Ranse. Educating, empowering and encouraging travel agents. Whether you are working in a shop front or as mobile travel agent, we are here to help you grow your business and stay ahead of the competition. We will explore strategies in all facets of business. Sales, marketing, customer service, finance, and project management. Success belongs to the eager and the equipped. The time is now. Design a trav ...
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Power Up Your Team podcast offers ideas for CEO, Founders and Business Owners who have created a successful company with lots of hands-on work and want to step more into a leadership role. They know that they need a stronger team so that they can delegate the day-to-day stuff and focus on strategic matters to secure the long-term success of their business. This podcast covers topics and shares best practices to create a resilient team so they can scale up and win in the marketplace.
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Managing your business finances is important for any entrepreneur. But it can also feel overwhelming if it’s not a natural skill. In the latest episode of the Travel Agent Achievers Podcast, Ros chats with Victoria Berry, who's an accountant and knows her stuff about making money work for your business. Together, they talk about how to handle your …
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In this insightful episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Rebecca Flint, a distinguished Canva Certified Expert whose extensive background in design and branding offers invaluable insights for travel professionals seeking to establish a compelling visual brand identity for their businesses. Rebecca's journey is a testament to the power of discipli…
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"You really can't plan, organise, be efficient, or effective when you are coming from a place of chaos." Recently traveling over the Christmas period I learnt a thing or two and I am the first to admit my own faults. (I too am no stranger to overwhelm, taking on too much, not saying NO often enough, valuing myself and not taking a break) I decided …
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In this episode I once again had the pleasure of hosting Jaimie Abbott. Many recognise her from her tenure with the Royal Australian Air Force and her role as a politician. Additionally, she's the founder of Paid to Speak. Throughout our conversation, Jaimie has an incredible passion for public speaking and networking she is incredibly skilled at. …
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Jeff is Founder and CEO of Key Performance Integrators (KPI), a firm providing Fractional COO services. He partners with visionary business owners to develop efficient and scalable systems and processes. KPI helps to identify, document and improve the key processes that drive their client’s business, train their teams so they can measure and contin…
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In the insightful episode, Ros had the privilege of speaking with Hayley Osborne, the multi-talented marketer and business owner, who contributed valuable insights into the world of travel marketing. Hayley shared her extensive experience, ranging from working on some of the biggest brands like Jack Daniels and Southern Comfort to running her own f…
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In this thought-provoking episode, Ros shares her insights and personal experiences surrounding the importance of coaches and mentors, especially in the business world. Drawing from her own background, she reflects on her time working at McDonald's as a teenager in Australia and how the organisational structure and community there shaped her. She e…
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In this episode, Roslyn gets together with Glin Bayley from The Value Negotiator for a heart-to-heart discussion. They kicked off the talk highlighting the difference between arguing a point and reaching a deal. Glin makes it clear that negotiation isn't about sticking to your guns, but about finding a common ground and building shared value. Glin …
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Business Success. It can mean so many things to so many different people. In this episode, Roslyn Ranse of Travel Agent Achievers and her guest - Owen Cope, a business strategist and someone whom has been behind the scenes of many successful businesses helping the owners take the next steps discuss the business lifecycle. They share insights on ove…
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Today’s guest is Brett Knopf with KnopfKnows Solutions. He is a Performance Coach and Business Strategist with over two decades of experience in Leadership and Sales Management across multiple verticals. He has delivered nearly 1000 presentations over the course of his career for highly successful organizations such as United Healthcare, Equinox, a…
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'Acts of Service' is one of my love languages. Yet - this podcast episode isn't about that.. Stephanie Gries of Travefy and I, Ros, are talking about going above and beyond for travel clients in a way that isn't intrusive, is 'smart' in how we use our time and also delights clients whilst they prepare for and are traveling. This tool is one that ca…
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A conversation that I have had and I want to continue to have is what our roles are within the Travel industry, but also how we can all do better in our businesses and how we can work together to ensure we are strong. This episode with Brett Jardine, from CATO - the Council or Australian Tour Operators, opens the discussion about the roles we play,…
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Groups as part of your Travel Business Mix can be very rewarding. You can predict future sales and you can plan a lot of experiences far in advance, which helps with your pipeline. In this episode I share my own experience as well as the "SYSTEM" and stages behind our Group business success. There is NO one stop shop for every group, however the 5 …
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Today’s guest is Australia-based Roslyn Ranse. She is a travel advisor and business strategist who’s been in the travel industry for over 15 years. She is the founder of Travel Agent Achievers, where she educates and mentors other travel consultants to grow their business and put in place systems and processes that will accelerate their business an…
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Nadine Champion is an inspiring speaker, martial arts teacher and author. She has dedicated over 35 years of her life to studying martial arts and discovering practical tools for strengthening the mind, developing resilience and building courage. Nadine and Ros discuss how to explore the power of positive affirmations through the “ I am” concept. T…
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You've hit the ground running, I know. Clients are demanding your attention and time and I am hearing that as 'people pleasers' a number of Travel Advisors are starting to feel the effects of burnout and it's only February! Did you take time out over the festive period? Have you had a chance to look at your business and plan for what's ahead? In th…
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Managing finances is a part of running a successful travel business. As a business owner, you should be able to track how much your business will make and the financial position you will be in by making the changes that work for your business. In this episode we are going to talk with Melissa Browne, a best-selling author, financial educator and se…
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We spoke with Kristy in August 2021. Now - 18 months later, it's awesome to check in with Kristy and hear about the progress she has made. When we first chatted on Episode #46 https://www.travelagentachievers.com/episode46 where she shared what it was like starting her business only a few weeks before the world shut and the pandemic hit. To hear th…
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Travel Agent Finder was created by Anna Shannon. A Travel Agent pre-covid. Anna and Ros discuss the idea and concept behind Travel Agent finder and how the need to build something that helped the industry through the pandemic became a passion project. Travel Agent Achievers Members rave about Travel Agent Finder and how it has drawn clients to them…
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Welcome to this episode of Power Up Your Team podcast. This is your free resource with tips and tricks to build a high performing team. If your business is growing and you are an entrepreneur with just a few part time resources, you sooner or later have to delegate larger portions of work that you used to do yourself. That is if you want to keep on…
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Today’s guest is Anne Rush, Founder & CEO of Elasta Jobs. Elasta Jobs provides HR consulting services through skilled independent consultants. Prior to jumping into entrepreneurship, Anne has also held Fortune 100 executive roles in Talent, Operations, and Technology. Anne holds her bachelor's degree from Boston College and master's degree from Har…
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Today I want to add my 2 cents to the subject of quiet quitting. It’s a new term for a problem that has been around quite some time. What moved it so much into the focus is the pandemic. It caused many people to re-evaluate what’s important in life and how they currently spend it. And also, over the decades, the work itself has changed. There are m…
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Welcome to this episode of Power Up Your team podcast. These days, technology is a part of every business. Every successful venture depends on technology ranging from small best-in-class spot solutions to large end-to-end business automation systems. And as you scale your business, your technology has to follow suit. There is an overwhelming select…
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So, you became an entrepreneur to do you own thing. You are your own boss and ditched those rules and instructions your managers used to give you. As founder, you want to be creative and take your ideas to market. But as your team is growing you realize that it’s very tough to keep your fingers on the pulse or predict a month end result when everyo…
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Being a ‘mumpreneur’ doesn't have to mean choosing between being a business owner and mother. It can mean balancing the demands and stresses of running a business, as well as doing it all from home—being a parent, spouse, and caregiver and anything under the sun. With everything going on in our lives today, being a Mum and a business owner at the s…
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Hello and welcome to Power Up Your Team podcast. This is your free resource with tips for how to build a more resilient team. Without doubt it is challenging to keep a team motivated and on board. It may feel like an extra thing to do when your plate is already full. You have a clear vision and are excited about it. You can visualize how things wil…
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Kelly Wittman is the owner of Witt and Company, a brand strategy and design studio that specializes in rebranding. Prior to the unplanned start of her business in 2017, she spent six years in marketing, event management and fundraising, specifically in the nonprofit and startup space. Now, she happily wears the title of ‘unemployable’ and is on a m…
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Now that we are coming back together in person in addition to all the 'online' work we have been doing, learning how to communicate effectively and with conviction is a skill we can always use. Public Speaking as Travel Professionals isn't something we can avoid if we want to grow our business too. In the travel industry, public speaking is one of …
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Welcome to this episode of Power Up Your Team podcast. This is your free resources with tips and tricks for how to build a more resilient team. I have always believed that the team is the most important asset of any organization large or small. It’s like the organization’s heartbeat. And yet, I have worked for and coached so many well intended lead…
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Everyone has a different approach to learning, there is no denying its importance ― it makes you adhere to new and better work processes and systems. Some people like to learn and absorb, whilst others, learn and take action. Risking trying something new or different to move forward. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn’t. Learning and implemen…
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Cheryl Mucha is the Founder & CEO of CFO Your Way After 25 years in public and private accounting, including CFO positions in real estate investment firms, Cheryl founded her business in 2012. The company offers outsourced CFO services to businesses who need expert bookkeeping and controller services, and she and her team guide clients toward susta…
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Your travel business, just like any living thing, has its ups and downs throughout the day. It’s impossible in my opinion to be highly productive all the time. (Though I am sure you try to be) When it comes to success, I firmly believe that to achieve success, accountability is vital. Of course, there are some people that hold themselves accountabl…
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Welcome to this episode of Power Up Your Team podcast. Your free resource with tips and tricks to build a more resilient team. During these times it’s so hard to find employees and, not only that, I hear from my clients that it’s also hard to keep them around. That applies particularly to people in their twenties or thirties. I think young adults d…
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Being a travel business owner is both exciting and challenging. Some days you feel full of energy, while other days it feels like the effort is draining you. Thus, traveling is a great way to take a break from your business and recharge your mind. I’ll admit I am a little bit obsessed with business and especially my travel business. Because I LOVE …
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Today’s guest is Kate Barry with eXp Realty. Kate began her real estate career in 2017 and started building her team in 2021. The Kate Berry team is a full-service agency that provides exceptional services to their clients. They are on track to hit $15 million in gross sales this year and have a 5-year goal to become a $100 million/year team. With …
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Welcome to this episode of Power Up Your Team podcast! This is your free resource with tips and tricks to build a more resilient team. My teachers used to tell me that feedback is a gift. I quickly learned that it’s easy to accept that gift when it’s all positive or when we just get to hear “Well done” or “Awesome job”. It’s easier to receive and a…
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Welcome to this episode of power up your team podcast. This is your free resource to help you build a winning team. The show notes can be found online at Power Up Your Team.com You have set your eyes on your vision, have developed your strategic plan and a challenging year over year agenda. You may have funding from your investors or got a loan fro…
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As business owner and people leader I am sure you care about the culture you are creating for your team. And by culture I simply mean the work environment that your team experiences every day. Welcome to this episode of Power Up Your Team podcast. Culture is a big word but essentially is an outcome based on many causal factors. Casually, I think of…
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Hello and welcome back to episode 31 of Power Up Your Team podcast. Sometimes we quickly judge people based on their actions without understanding enough of the background or reason for their behaviors So let me give you one example. I felt so embarrassed about this situation that it serves as a reminder 20 years later to not judge people on a sing…
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Today’s guest is Sheila Siden, Founder of Resource Strategies. Sheila brings a development approach to sustainable leadership, created over 30 years in public benefit organizations. Tapping into the power of purpose, Sheila’s methods increased funds raised and strengthened stakeholder relationships so teams align on shared purpose. She earned a Mas…
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In this new era of the COVID-19 pandemic, how do you navigate this new era? Everybody is busy, so how can you get your clients engaged? Over the last couple of years in particular, Travel Business owners have increasingly turned to online marketing tools to help them engage with their clients. Looking for a way to connect with their clients. Webina…
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This is episode 29 of Power Up your Team podcast and I want to talk about Moments of Truth and explain what they are and why they are so important. The show notes can be found online at www.powerupyourteam.com/29 If you grow your business steadily and there are naturally some bumps in the road: Website traffic may be down You have inquiries from pr…
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Our guest today is Valari Jackson, the founder and CEO of Fierce Force Strategies. Valari is an expert in mindset, behavior, process and implementation. Valari is known for helping overwhelmed leaders and entrepreneurs finally get things done and understand why they have struggled to do so, by looking through the lens of personality type. In this e…
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I was recently chatting with a friend who I was working with a long time ago and that brought a ridiculous experience to mind that I had working for a leader who I generally admired and enjoyed work for. The Context: The two of us had the assignment to pull the annual budget presentation together. I you ever have been a point person for an importan…
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Today’s guest is Jayme L. Aronson of Be Peacen Productions, Inc. Jayme has 16 years of photography & videography experience. She has spent the past 5 years developing as an Independent Film Maker. Since then she completed her first documentary in partnership with University of Massachusetts Lowell String Project, filmed and developed story lines wi…
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Hello and welcome back. This is episode 25 of Power Up Your Team podcast. I like to share an important insight I had a few years ago that literally changed my life. A business plan can look great on paper but conquering milestone after milestone is not a straight line. It is a messy experience peppered with setbacks and costly turnarounds. Things d…
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Our guest today is Karyn Ross of Karyn Ross Consulting. She is a long-time lean practitioner and author of several books. Karyn speaks about her experience venturing into entrepreneurship at the age of 55 and how she moved beyond judgement and her own inner critic to create the successful busines she has today. In this episode you learn about: Vent…
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The most important thing to create a successful team Welcome to episode 23 of Power Up Your Team podcast. Today, I want to talk about the most important thing you can give to your team so they are engaged and help you drive your business forward. And I am not talking about the paycheck or benefits which are also important because most of us have to…
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Don’t we all wish we had more time? But all we have are 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Welcome to episode 22 of Power Up Your team podcast. The show notes can be found online at PowerUpYourTeam.com/22. Today, I will discuss a great routine to bond with your team and proactively ensure everyone is positioned to work successfully. As business owne…
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As you grow your business and step more into a CEO role it is important to keep every team member engaged in the work. They are doing the work you may have done yourself when you started out as a solopreneur. Welcome to episode 21 of Power Up Your Team podcast. Today, I want to remind you of three unintentional habits that undermine employee engage…
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