Red Flags, Green Flags & the Contract Nobody Reads (So You Want to Be a Travel Advisor, Part 2)

You already know what a Travel Advisor's day looks like. Now comes the harder decision: which agency do you trust to build your business with, and how do you spot one that's going to cost you?

This episode picks up where our "So You Want to Be a Travel Advisor" conversation left off. Amy Blades is joined by two more Goofy Getaways Travel Advisors. Jessica Hobart-Collis has been with the agency since October 2023 and is a big reason we now plan so much international travel. Lauren Levesque joined in spring 2024 and plans for families with little ones and sensory needs. None of it is rehearsed, including the part where Lauren admits she called Amy more than once ready to quit.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Who is not a good fit for this job, starting with anyone who thinks it comes with discounted travel
• What a good agency should explain about onboarding, training, and support before you ever sign
• Why an agency that won't let you talk to its other advisors is a red flag (Amy learned that one at her very first agency)
• How fees, commissions, and lost-commission claims should be handled, and why you need to read the contract
• What happens to your bookings and your client relationships if you ever leave an agency
• Why Amy refuses to run Goofy Getaways on a recruitment or downline model
• The two-week, self-drive Ireland trip Jess is proudest of, castle hotels included

This one is for anyone seriously weighing a career as a Travel Advisor, whether you end up with us or somewhere else. Amy says it on the recording: there are incredible agencies out there, and the goal is to help you ask the right questions. If you're a client who's curious about the team behind your trip, you'll also get a candid look at how we support our advisors.

Thinking about becoming a Travel Advisor? Learn more about joining Goofy Getaways at https://www.goofygetaways.com/join-our-team. Looking for someone to plan your next trip? Meet our advisors at https://goofygetaways.com/meet-your-advisors.

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