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If you want an inquiry filled Q1 and Wave Season, you need to start generating leads RIGHT NOW because the business you have three to six months from now is a direct result of what you're doing today.

I'm breaking down creative ideas on where to find premium clients who actually value your time and services, from networking at fall festivals and charity events to creating your own speaking opportunities and client appreciation events.

We're also talking about why you need to drop the budget travelers and DIY-ers, how to leverage LinkedIn when your time is limited, and the importance of re-engaging your existing client list before the holidays hit.

Plus, I'm sharing some vending opportunities, partnership ideas with local businesses, and how to get visible in your community so people actually know your travel business exists.

The time to plant these seeds is NOW, not when Wave Season is already here and you're wondering why your calendar is empty.

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Questions this episode answers:

• When should travel advisors start lead generation for Wave Season?
• Where can travel advisors network to find potential clients in Q4?
• What fall and holiday events are best for travel advisor lead generation?
• How can travel advisors use podcasting to generate travel leads?
• What speaking opportunities help travel advisors attract new clients?
• How do travel advisors partner with local businesses for referrals?
• How do travel advisors re-engage inactive clients before Wave Season? •
• Should travel advisors send holiday cards to past clients?
• How can travel advisors sponsor local charity events to find clients?
• What auction strategies help travel advisors gain visibility?
• How do travel advisors identify people of influence for partnerships?
• What convention center events are good for travel advisor vendors?
• How can travel advisors leverage business development managers for events?

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Let's talk about some business fundamentals that keep coming up for travel advisors and agency owners.

Whether you're brand new or you've been in the industry for years, these seven reminders cover everything from E&O insurance and legal agreements to charging fees with confidence and protecting yourself through clear client communication.

I'm also getting real about what your services are actually worth, why you need to know your numbers, and some serious etiquette issues around copying content that shouldn't still be happening.

These are the things that will help you run a stronger, more protected business while standing firm in your value as a professional.

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Questions this episode answers:

• Do I need my own E&O insurance as a travel advisor or is my host agency's policy enough?
• How should travel advisors communicate their process and boundaries to clients?
• Should new travel advisors charge professional fees fees?
• What is the value of travel advisor services for clients booking trips?
• What numbers do travel advisors need to know to run their business?
• Should travel tech companies charge for Zapier integrations with their CRM?
• What is Zapier and how can travel advisors use it to save time?
• Is it okay to copy social media content from other travel advisors?
• What are the ethics rules for using photos and graphics in travel advisor marketing?
• When should travel advisors call clients instead of just sending emails?
• Why do clients need to understand my workflow as a travel advisor?
• How much should I charge for travel planning fees as a new advisor?

Enjoy (and take action)!

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Quarter four is officially here, and I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I'm planning October through December for my travel business.

From setting holiday boundaries to prepping Black Friday offers and mapping out 2026 industry events, I'm sharing my strategy so you can use it as inspiration for your own Q4 planning.

Plus, I'm dropping a major mindset shift about the difference between needing clarity versus needing commitment.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by all the choices or just want to see how another travel entrepreneur plans their quarter, this one's packed with practical ideas you can use.

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Questions this episode answers:

• How should travel advisors plan for Q4?
• What boundaries should travel business owners set during the holidays?
• When should I start planning Black Friday promotions for my travel business
• How do I balance business goals with holiday time off as a travel entrepreneur?
• How can I find my ideal travel clients at professional conferences?
• How do travel business owners overcome decision fatigue?
• What marketing tasks should travel entrepreneurs focus on in Q4?
• What should travel advisors do to prepare for wave season?
• How do I choose which conferences to attend as a travel advisor?

Enjoy (and take action)!

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