by Jackie Friedman, CTC, CTIE
Wednesday May 06, 2015

It’s been estimated that approximately 40 to 45% of all travel professionals in business today are independent, many of whom are working from home. Coming up from single digits just a generation ago, the upward trend is expected to continue in the years ahead.

Some of these “new” entrants have actually been in the travel industry for years, and are either now establishing their own businesses or simply moving away from brick-and-mortar environments to ones that are virtual. Others are newcomers looking at either starting their professional careers or transitioning into a new one. Regardless of whether an agent is new or experienced, today’s host agencies are providing solid foundations on which any of the aforementioned travel professionals can build and grow their businesses.

It’s with that…

Benefits to Agents

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Today’s message borders on the “just a little whacky” side of business advice. What I am referring to as the "chattering monkey" is that little voice in the back of your head that keeps reminding you of your inferiority. The phrase is not mine, I learned it from Seth Godin.

The only area you can challenge me on today’s message is the use of the word “little.” It happens to be a loud, shouting, obnoxious voice that only you can hear, but you can hear it loud and clear. The shame is that you (we) actually listen to it and give it…