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533: Travel Consulting Business with Pam Lopez

Aug 12, 2024

Pam Lopez, a small business owner and travel consultant since 2014, shares her journey from flight attendant to entrepreneurship. She discusses the joys and challenges of collaborating with family in her business. Pam emphasizes the importance of tailored travel plans and building client relationships over competing on price. She also highlights the rise in travel post-COVID and unveils popular destinations for 2023, including Mexico and Italy. Her insights offer valuable advice for aspiring travel consultants looking to thrive in a competitive landscape.

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Quick takeaways

Pam Lopez emphasizes the importance of personalized service in her travel consulting business, distinguishing herself from cheaper online options to attract ideal clients.

Navigating the complexities of working with family in business taught Pam vital lessons in communication and defining roles for smoother collaboration.

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Pam's Journey into Business Ownership

Pam Lopez shares her unexpected journey into entrepreneurship, transitioning from a 14-year career as a flight attendant to running her own travel consulting business for the past decade. Initially, she never envisioned owning a business as her college focus was on advertising and marketing, but after an early retirement to raise her daughter, she took a leap into entrepreneurship by assisting her husband with a salon suites business. This experience equipped her with valuable back-office skills, managing operations and finances, which laid the foundation for her later venture. Ultimately, Pam’s passion for travel and desire to create memorable experiences for clients drove her to establish L3 Destinations, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

Intro

3min

From Architecture to Entrepreneurship

12min

Navigating the Travel Consulting Landscape

7min

Building a Successful Travel Consulting Business

2min

Navigating the Travel Consultant Landscape

4min

Navigating the Travel Consulting Landscape

15min

Top Travel Destinations of 2023

5min

Experiences and insights from operating her successful Travel Consulting small business and working with her spouse and other family members in a small business.

Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/533-pam-lopez-travel-consulting/

Pamela Lopez is a small business owner, and her latest business venture is L3 Destination, a custom travel consulting business she started in 2014.

Over the past 10 years Pam has successfully helped her travel clients to create custom voyages around the world. From European trips to adventures in Alaska and Antarctica, and Crises to all parts of the world – Pam has helped hundreds of individuals and families realize their travel dreams!

Pam started her work career as a flight attendant with American Airlines, and after 14 years with American she took an early retirement package to stay home and raise her daughter Makena.

Her first small business experience came when she helped Henry with Old World Salons, a salon suites business we bought, owned for six years, and then sold in 2014. Pam was responsible for the back-office operations, including accounts payable and banking, and managed the front-desk staff.

A travel consulting small business specializes in helping clients plan and book their travel experiences, whether for leisure or business. It offers personalized services that may include creating customized itineraries, booking flights and accommodations, arranging tours, and providing travel advice. This small business often focuses on niche markets, such as luxury travel, adventure travel, cruising, or specific destinations, allowing consultants to provide expert knowledge and tailored recommendations.

This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

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