Best Steph Lee Travel Industry Veteran Podcasts (2024)

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(174) What is a FAM? Why is GDS avoided by HAs + Which Ones Offer Access? Training Courses After HAR’s? 23:48

11h ago23:48

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In episode 174 Steph is co-hosting with Heather Kindred of Nexion! Check it out below – a record-breaking four questions that they’ll cover! Tune in this Friday at 12 pm CST. 1. What is defined as a FAM? Would I be able to describe it as a business trip on my tax filing? Do I have to have any official reports, etc.? –Anonymous 2. Why are host agenc…

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(173) Starting Out as An Advisor – in Canada! Tips for Starting a Host Agency? How to Join a Preferred-Agency Program? 20:20

5h ago20:20

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In episode 173 Steph and Lindsay Taylor answer a bunch of excellent questions submitted by you, our faithful viewers and listeners. If you have a question, by the way, send it our way at https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15! 1. Hello Friday 15 team! I live in Ontario Canada & my question is, how do I get into the travel industry as an advisor wit…

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(172) HAs Welcoming Partner Travel Advisors? Best CRMs To Track Payments? Trademark Pitfalls With Agency Names? 31:30

14d ago31:30

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In episode 172 Steph welcomes Carolyn Orf of KHM Travel as a co-host! They will cover a ton of helpful topics, including the following: 1. My friend and I are interested in launching an agency together. We each bring slightly different skill sets to the table and have already worked together and been students together (and have been close for decad…

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(171) Most organized host agency? Property Inspections! Advisor or Consultant? 25:59

20d ago25:59

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In episode 171 Steph co-hosts with Chad Burt of Outside Agents. Here’s the questions that they’ll cover: 1. Which host agency has the most organized training and accessible people if there are questions? –Joanne A. 2. Hi! I decided I can practice doing property inspection locally. I printed out your questionnaire and intended to go through it. I as…

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(170) Are “No Air Bookings” a Red Flag? Are Multiple Hosts an Option? How To Compare Two Agencies with Different Fees and Benefits? 26:05

25d ago26:05

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In episode 170 Steph cohosts with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel! They will tackle these questions, all provided by one curious listener this week! Thank you so much for all the wonderful resources on your website! If you don’t mind me asking you for advice.. So I figured that I would be better off signing up with the Host Agency… I applied with 2…

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(169) No Reviews for a Host Agency on HAR – Should I Be Worried? Industry Standard For Commission Payouts to Advisors? 26:00

1M ago26:00

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In episode 169 Steph cohosts with Jenn Lee in her brand-new role at Vacation Planners! They will tackle some great questions, so please join us! 1. Hello, I would like to know about the host agency called MAGICAL VACATION PLANNER https://www.magicalvacationplanner.com/. I cannot find the reviews about this host agency on your list. Please help.Than…

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(168) What’s with Clientbase? Tips for Travelers with Autism? Booking Air for Non-profits! 23:53

1M ago23:53

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In episode 168 Steph cohosts with Kendra from Travel Edge. They’ve got some excellent questions to cover this week, everything from CRMs to autism to non-profits. Tune in! 1. Can you provide any insight about ClientBase? My agency uses it as the CRM and the record for commission, and I hate it. IMO, it is antiquated and clunky and is the worst part…

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(167) How Do I Sell Disney Ins And Outs Of Seller Of Travel 19:03

2M ago19:03

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In episode 167 Steph hosts an episode on Disney and Seller of Travel laws! Also Chad Burt of Outside Agents pops in for some greetings and feedback! Questions 1. I am a new agent as of early spring 2024, so I am just getting my business known out into my community. I do live on a relatively small island in the PNW so I am excited to help facilitate…

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(166) What’s a good CTA course? Tell Me About Press Releases! 22:18

2M ago22:18

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In episode 166 Steph is co-hosting with Chad Burt of Outside Agents. Here are the questions they’ll tackle together this week! QUESTIONS 1. I'm currently doing The Travel Institute’s TripKit course. Should I complete the CTA course before I start contacting host agencies? Also, what CTA course do you recommend (The Travel Institute, ASTA, etc…) ---…

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Vol. 30 Come with Me Groups. $1.5M niche w/a work-life balance. Lessons from FB hack. Meet Veranda. 1:17:42

2M ago1:17:42

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****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol30 ****** Special thanks to today’s sponsors: Travel Edge and Uniglobe Travel Center Today’s guest got her start in the industry with the inside sales team at Travel Impressions. After a reorg, Veranda Adkins decided to start her own agency, Travel Legacy. She gave herself 6 months to see if she c…

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(165) Moving an IATA-Accredited Agency To US; Client Poaching On Facebook Groups! 20:56

2M ago20:56

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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! QUESTIONS 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…

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(164) Course to Learn Sabre? Benefits of Certifications? Paying 6K for a Mistake – Is This Legal? 23:05

2M ago23:05

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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! Submit your questions + sign up for e-reminders for the upcoming F15 questions! QUESTIONS 1. Hi Steph. I worked as a Travel Manager at my previous company, howe…

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(163) 2 DBAs under 1 LLC? Off-the-books flight-booking? Are agency fees a red flag? 17:36

3M ago17:36

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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 "…

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162 Do Airline Commissions Still Exist Travel Services Agreements - When Should A Client Sign 22:29

3M ago22:29

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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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(161) Just Starting Out – And My Brain is Frozen! How Do I Present Options to a Client? 28:18

3M ago28:18

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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!) QUESTIONS : 1. I recently joined a host agency (exactly 1 month ago) and I do a ton of research but someh…

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(160) How To Sell an Agency? Back into the Travel Industry 30 Years Later! 26:14

3M ago26:14

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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! 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…

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(159) How to Build a Client Base? Leads Programs – Worth It? How to Handle Changeable Clients? 26:25

4M ago26:25

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(174) What is a FAM? Why is GDS avoided by HAs + Which Ones Offer Access? Training Courses After HAR’s? 23:48

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(173) Starting Out as An Advisor – in Canada! Tips for Starting a Host Agency? How to Join a Preferred-Agency Program? 20:20

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(172) HAs Welcoming Partner Travel Advisors? Best CRMs To Track Payments? Trademark Pitfalls With Agency Names? 31:30

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(171) Most organized host agency? Property Inspections! Advisor or Consultant? 25:59

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(170) Are “No Air Bookings” a Red Flag? Are Multiple Hosts an Option? How To Compare Two Agencies with Different Fees and Benefits? 26:05

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(169) No Reviews for a Host Agency on HAR – Should I Be Worried? Industry Standard For Commission Payouts to Advisors? 26:00

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(168) What’s with Clientbase? Tips for Travelers with Autism? Booking Air for Non-profits! 23:53

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(167) How Do I Sell Disney Ins And Outs Of Seller Of Travel 19:03

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(166) What’s a good CTA course? Tell Me About Press Releases! 22:18

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Vol. 30 Come with Me Groups. $1.5M niche w/a work-life balance. Lessons from FB hack. Meet Veranda. 1:17:42

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(165) Moving an IATA-Accredited Agency To US; Client Poaching On Facebook Groups! 20:56

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(164) Course to Learn Sabre? Benefits of Certifications? Paying 6K for a Mistake – Is This Legal? 23:05

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(163) 2 DBAs under 1 LLC? Off-the-books flight-booking? Are agency fees a red flag? 17:36

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162 Do Airline Commissions Still Exist Travel Services Agreements - When Should A Client Sign 22:29

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(161) Just Starting Out – And My Brain is Frozen! How Do I Present Options to a Client? 28:18

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(160) How To Sell an Agency? Back into the Travel Industry 30 Years Later! 26:14

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(159) How to Build a Client Base? Leads Programs – Worth It? How to Handle Changeable Clients? 26:25

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