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Strategic Travel Entrepreneur: Business Tips for Travel Agents/Advisors, Travel Agency Owners, and Travel Industry Entrepreneurs

Travel Industry Disruptors welcome! In this weekly podcast, I share, along with featured guests, the actual strategies that will keep your travel business moving forward.

We discuss foundations, marketing, sales, client experience, systems, supplier relations, and everything in between to empower you to run an effective and profitable travel business, and not just another travel hobby.

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Strategic Travel Entrepreneur: Business Tips for Travel Agents/Advisors, Travel Agency Owners, and Travel Industry Entrepreneurs

Ep 188 A Candid Conversation about Travel Entrepreneurship with Steph Lee (+ Your Guide to Host Week 2025)

January 24, 2025 • Rita M. Perez • Episode 188

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Join Host Agency Reviews founder Steph Lee and myself for some real talk about the ups, downs, and in-betweens of entrepreneurship in the travel industry.

From candid stories about starting a business to practical insights about building authentic connections online, this episode dives into finding your footing when you're starting or stuck in your business ownership journey.

Plus, get the inside scoop on Host Week 2025, including special appearances from industry tech leaders, pet photos, and even some karaoke serenades from your favorite host agencies.

Questions this episode answers:

What inspired Steph Lee to become an entrepreneur in the travel industry?
How do you overcome fears when starting a travel business?
How do you manage growth and build a team as a travel entrepreneur?
What role does authenticity play in travel business marketing?
How can travel entrepreneurs balance personal brand with business growth?
What is Host Week and what can travel advisors expect?
What are the latest travel tech developments for travel advisors?

Enjoy (and take action)!

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