The Lounge with Travefy Academy

In this episode, we chat with Erin Novodvorsky, Lead Consultant at The Geek Travel Agent. Join us as Erin takes us through her journey in the travel industry, where she transformed her business by aligning it with her passions and expertise. Erin shares her pivot from selling travel that didn't resonate with her to focusing on unique niches such as pop culture travel. From movie and TV show-inspired tours to crafting K-Pop vacations, Erin found her clients and her calling. Her journey and insights will undoubtedly inspire and guide you towards discovering your own niche and standing out in your industry!Show Notes:Visit The Geek Travel Agent Website (built with Travefy!)Start a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_startedRecorded January 8, 2024

In this episode, we chat with Roni Weiss from Travel Unity to explore how travel advisors can enhance their support for clients and each other by embracing diversity and fostering an understanding of differences. Roni shares advice on how to better serve travelers by including specific questions when helping to plan their trip and thoughts to consider when working with each client. Show Notes:Visit Travel Unity's WebsiteFollow Travel Unity on LinkedinWatch Roni's videos from his trip to Iraq (mentioned in the show)!Part 1, Part 2, Part 3Start a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_startedRecorded on December 13, 2023

Discover the ins and outs of S-Corps with Haylie Hardin in this episode as we delve into what they are and how to determine if your business is ready. Explore the advantages of transitioning to an S-Corp for tax planning, and get a quick guide on the actions you need to take to make the switch.Show Notes:Download a Presentation Slide Deck of Haylie’s Tax Tips!Visit Go Hardin’s WebsiteConnect with Haylie on LinkedinListen to Haylie’s previous episode “Money Matters: Expert Tax Tips for Small Business Success”Start a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_startedRecorded on December 13, 2023

In this episode we chat with tax expert Haylie Hardin about top tax-saving tips for small business owners, especially those who are new to understanding business taxes. We explore the practical strategies of saving money on business expenses and discussing actionable steps that can lead to substantial savings at tax time!Show Notes:Download a Presentation Slide Deck of Haylie's Tax Tips!Visit Go Hardin's WebsiteConnect with Haylie on LinkedinListen to Our Bonus Episode with Haylie: "When to Take Your Business S-Corp"Start a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_startedRecorded on December 13, 2023

What is wave season and how should you be preparing for it? Join us in this episode and Travel Advisor and marketing strategist, Rita Perez, will tell you how! Get ready for a big year of travel sales in 2024 and Rita will give you the tips and guidance on how to get your business, life, and goals aligned to create a successful year head!Show Notes:Free Wave Season Checklist!Free Lead Generation CalculatorListen to the Strategic Travel Entrepreneur PodcastJoin the Strategic Travel Entrepreneur Facebook GroupFull Podcast Episode InformationStart a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_startedRecorded on December 6, 2023

Join Stuart Marra, Founder and Luxury Travel Advisor of The Opulent Explorer, as he shares his remarkable journey from Wall Street to the world of luxury travel. Discover how he navigated challenges during the pandemic, leveraging innovative marketing to thrive. Hear about his efficient planning tools and the personal touch he brings to client consultations. Stuart also recounts a terrifying robbery in Latvia, contrasting it with breathtaking adventures like hot air ballooning over the Great Migration. Plus, enjoy insights into travel literature and memorable cinematic journeys!

Penny Cooper and Christina Vieira from Magic Made Simple share tactics like attraction marketing, email automation, and lead magnets for attracting ideal clients in the travel advisor industry. They emphasize problem-solving approaches, personalized content, and building client loyalty through valuable communication and follow-up sequences.

In this episode, we sit down with Harish Schroff from Indus Travels on how travel advisors can create and host successful events to market group travel trips and tours. Harish shares his pro tips and best practices on how to plan, market, and execute effective in-person and virtual events. Discover the art of engaging your audience and turning event attendees into enthusiastic group travelers!Recorded on July 24, 2023Show Notes:Free Download: How to Plan a Successful Group TourStart a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_started

In this episode, we chat with Kelli Hayes Smith as she guides us through strategic tips to set yourself apart from the competition (ahem, booking engines, we’re looking at you). Learn the art of crafting compelling narratives that highlight your services and how to set achievable goals to optimize your social media presence. Kelli also shares real-life inspiration and ideas from fellow travel advisors that can pave the way for authentic connections.Recorded July 14, 2023Show Notes:Listen to Kelli’s podcast Social Take OffVisit Kelli’s Website at https://kellihayessmith.comFind Kelli Hayes Smith on InstagramStart a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_started

In this episode, we chat with Tammy Levent, Travel Industry Expert on the ways she's utilizing the power of ChatGPT and how others can do the same! Discover the essential tools and software that unlock its power and the secrets of seamless integrations. Tammy also shares her own journey with ChatGPT and presents real-life examples, demonstrating how you too can effortlessly apply this transformative technology in your everyday travel business.Show Notes:Use OpenAi's ChatGPT at chat.openai.comDownload Tammy's "Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Travel Agent" by clicking hereStart a free trial of Travefy at https://info.travefy.com/get_startedRecorded on July 20, 2023