Feb 21 2025 55 mins
Corrin Robinson's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Robinson.CC
Name of Corrin's Travel Agency: Stay Booked Travel, LLC
Summary: In the inaugural episode of the No BS Travel Advisor podcast, Marcie Muensterman engages in a heartfelt conversation with Corrin Robinson, a new travel advisor based in Germany. They discuss Corrin's journey from being a stay-at-home mom to starting her travel advisory business, the challenges she faced, including health issues, and her passion for impact travel. The episode emphasizes the importance of transparency in client relationships, the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance through calendar control, and the value of building genuine connections in the travel industry. Corrin shares her insights on overcoming scarcity mindset and the unique niche of impact travel, which focuses on supporting local businesses and sustainable tourism. The conversation concludes with practical advice for aspiring travel advisors and a candid discussion about unpopular opinions in the industry.
Takeaways:
Corrin transitioned from a stay-at-home mom to a travel advisor.
Impact travel focuses on supporting local businesses.
Transparency with clients builds trust and rapport.
Calendar control is essential for work-life balance.
Scarcity mindset can hinder client engagement.
Building relationships is key in the travel industry.
Health challenges can complicate starting a business.
Choosing a niche can differentiate a travel advisor.
Clients will prioritize working with you if they value your expertise.
Being authentic and transparent enhances client relationships.
Titles:
Navigating the Travel Advisory Landscape
From Mom to Travel Advisor: Corrin's Story
Sound Bites:
"I'm only going to do Zoom calls."
"I love promoting a raise of prices."
"Be your authentic transparent self."
Chapters:
00:00
Introduction to No BS Travel Advisor Podcast
01:23
Corrin's Journey to Becoming a Travel Advisor
03:21
Balancing Motherhood and Business
05:26
Health Challenges and Starting a Business
07:47
Choosing Impact Travel as a Niche
10:01
Training and Support from Host Agency
14:01
Navigating Scarcity Mindset
16:59
First Client Experience and Transparency
21:22
Success in Closing Leads
24:46
Importance of Calendar Control
25:30
Transformative Coaching Experience
26:33
Calendar Control and Productivity
28:18
The Importance of Charging Fees
30:08
Building Relationships in Travel
30:43
Impact Travel and Community Support
32:44
Navigating Time Zones and Client Needs
36:03
Authenticity and Client Connection
40:24
Practical Advice for Travel Advisors
43:43
Unpopular Opinions in Travel Advisory
48:27
Embracing Authenticity and Learning
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