TAKING OFF
THE RESULT OF CONSISTENT EFFORT AND DEDICATION
Firsthand experiences , a business background and technology expertise are a few of the driving forces behind Northcutt Travel Agency ’ s success .
WORDS / CODIE LIERMANN / PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHAYLA NORTHCUTT
Each travel advisor has their own unique path to how they entered the industry . Some worked several other jobs before landing a career in travel . Others grew up speaking the language , as generations before them established longlasting agencies for their families to carry on . Shayla Northcutt , founder and CEO of Northcutt Travel Agency , has her own story , and it began after leaving her corporate accounting role in 2014 and having her second child in 2015 . When she didn ’ t envision herself returning to accounting or being a stay-at-home mom , her husband had the idea of working in travel .
“ On his recommendation , I explored a career as a travel agent ,” Northcutt said . “ By 2017 , having gained experience with an online sign-up company for 18 months , I took the leap to establish my own venture .”
Northcutt points to her educational background in business as one of the components that aids in her success , as well as her involvement in charitable organizations . “ Being active in various charitable organizations gave me a wide network from the start ,” Northcutt said . “ Trust began with that circle as they relied on me for their travel needs , and from there , my reputation spread rapidly .”
At Northcutt Travel Agency , each advisor brings something special to the table — and while Northcutt is familiar with everyone ’ s strengths , the team also collaborates across different niches to accommodate each client ’ s preferences .
Instead of confining themselves to one area of travel , such as selling only cruise vacations or honeymoons , the agency embraces everything .
“ One distinct feature of our agency is our breadth of service ,” Northcutt explained .
Shayla Northcutt , founder and CEO of Northcutt Travel Agency
Northcutt Travel Agency advisors
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