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Bryan Overmann
TRAVEL ADVISOR AND OWNER OF GETAWAY TRAVEL COMPANY IN MO
FACEBOOK facebook . com / GetawayTravelCompany
“ My number one tool that helps me manage and grow my business is my CRM — hands down ! The majority of my business comes from referrals , so it is important for me to stay in touch with my clients by sending out monthly newsletters and travel offers . This way when my clients are in casual conversation about travel with their friends or co-workers , they can reply , ‘ Hey , I know a guy !’ Also , an added bonus is that it allows me to stay organized while managing their bookings by sending out invoices and payment reminders .”
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Noelia Gisbert
PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PROFICIENT TRAVEL INC IN FL
WEBSITE proficienttravelinc . com
“ I truly believe that one of the most important tools travel advisors possess is knowledge . Experiencing and learning firsthand about a destination , cruise , hotel , product , etc . is the most important factor in preparing our clients ’ trips . We at Proficient Travel are constantly educating ourselves because even if we have been in this industry for a long time , there is always something to learn . Of course , this knowledge works hand in hand with the tools and system I have set up . Having a working flow system that incorporates several tools such as VAX VacationAccess for making reservations , VacationCRM for maintaining client data and an accounting system such as Trams to have control of finances is crucial to our growth . It helps us keep organized and manage our time properly .”
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Suzanne
Wilson Davis
CHIEF MEMORY MAKER AT SWD TRAVEL ADVISORS IN TX
WEBSITE swdtraveladvisors . com
FACEBOOK facebook . com / swdtraveladvisors
“ My host agency offers a plethora of tools that aid in growing my business — great marketing programs , innovative tech tools and an invested support team . However , there is one element of being a Cruise Planner agent that has assisted my growth more than anything — other CPers . My fellow agents are second to none . There ’ s a wealth of knowledge from advisors ready and willing to provide recommendations . This coupled with my go-to agents for suggestions about selling techniques , cruise lines and tour operators has helped my business flourish . Experienced agents freely share what has and has not worked for them , even offering how I can replicate their tactics . Simply put , more experienced agents have helped me grow as an agent and my business blossom .”
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Jennifer Stevens
SENIOR AGENT AT NEVER GROW UP VACATIONS IN PA
WEBSITE nevergrowupvacations . com
FACEBOOK facebook . com / JentheTravelPro
“ The number one tool that has helped to grow my business has been social media . Reaching potential clients where they spend their time is important , and with the ever-expanding platforms to discover and use , it greatly increases my ability to reach people looking for an expert in the field . It also allows me to showcase my personal experience with the destinations , resorts and experiences that I recommend to clients as I can post my own photos and videos from my own travels . It bolsters my credibility , experience and expertise , which is the value in using a travel agent in this age of the internet .”
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