The Travel Agent Guide

About The Travel Agent Guide

The Travel Agent Guide is a podcast created for travel advisors at every stage of their journey. Each episode shares practical tips, real-world experiences, and honest conversations about building a successful travel advisor business—from client boundaries and workflows to marketing, growth, and sustainability. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to refine how you work, this podcast is here to help you work smarter, feel more confident, and grow with intention.

Publisher

Byrd Bergeron and Haley DeCarlo

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2026

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   TOO MANY CLIENTS, NOT ENOUGH TIME? HERE'S WHO TO HIRE FIRST

   🎙️ Your First Hire Could Make or Break Your Travel Business! Here's Why. An independent contractor (IC)? A virtual assistant? Or someone to handle all those behind-the-scenes tasks? Here's the truth: Hiring more travel advisors doesn't always mean less work for YOU. In this episode of The Travel Agent Guide Podcast, Byrd shares the biggest hiring mistakes made while growing a travel agency and explains why bringing on independent contractors too early might actually slow down your business in...

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   The Art of Saying No: Handling Difficult Travel Clients

   🎙️ When Clients Push Back: Handling Tough Objections Like a Pro! What do you do when your client can't decide on a destination, keeps asking for another proposal, or simply isn't the right fit for your business? 🤔✈️ Not every client objection is about price, and not every client is meant to be your client. In this episode of The Travel Agent Guide Podcast, Byrd dives into the challenging conversations experienced travel advisors face and shares practical strategies for handling objections,...

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Selling Exotic Peru: Beyond Machu Picchu

   Planning Peru and Machu Picchu: What Every Travel Advisor Should Know Before Sending Clients In this episode of The Travel Agent Guide Podcast, Byrd Bergeron and Haley DeCarlo share their firsthand experiences exploring Peru, from the breathtaking landscapes of Machu Picchu to the unforgettable cultural experiences of the Sacred Valley. More importantly, they discuss the lessons they learned about preparing clients for destinations that require more than the usual travel planning. Key Topics ...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

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