The Side Hustle Show 670: $1000/mo Helping People Plan Trips: Inside the Travel Advising Side Hustle
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May 1, 2025 Bailey Richert, a travel advisor and online course creator from UnlistedTravel.com and MakeTravelYourJob.com, shares her journey in building a travel advising side hustle. She dives into how travel advisors earn money through planning fees and booking commissions. Bailey emphasizes the importance of leveraging host agencies for support and training. Creative marketing strategies and niche targeting are highlighted as key to attracting clients. She inspires listeners to turn their travel passion into a profitable business while building trust and lasting relationships with clients.
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Travel Advisor Income Example
- Bailey shared a case study where planning a London trip for two earned $356 from planning fees and commissions.
- The hotel commission alone was $256 after the host agency's share, illustrating travel advising earning potential.
Join a Host Agency for Commissions
- To earn commissions booking travel, join a host agency to use their accreditation number.
- This avoids the costly process of becoming independently accredited yourself.
Use Referral Incentives
- Use referral incentives like waiving planning fees to encourage clients to send you new business.
- This trades a small upfront fee loss for long-term client growth.