Client IDs? Net vs Gross? Selling Yourself?

About this episode

The episode discusses client identification security, commission structures, and strategies for building a client base in the travel industry.

This week’s Friday 15, we're welcoming Samantha from Jus Adventures! Let’s have some fun, plus some questions to discuss this Friday at 12 pm CST. Join us! I continue to see it recommended that we get copies of our client's ID's. However, I am unsure of a process to do this that is secure? Or does it need to be secure? Can they just text or email me a photo? I'd love your perspective on this. - Erin Can you talk about the practice of DMCs presenting quotes in gross vs net commission, and is it preferred or acceptable to request one over the other? - Carrie Love the podcast! I'm just over a year in as a part time agent and have been focusing on training (supplier and host agency training), building a website, and branding. Now I'm stuck on how to build a client base. I work full time in recruitment so I know that your close network isn't always going to become your client, but I've stalled out and need some inspiration. My focus is luxury leaning travellers interested in cruising with Virgin Voyages or going on safari. I have a great background in sales, event planning, dealing with ultra-high net worth clients, and I used to live in West Africa for 5 years. I know I'm well…

People in this episode

Host: Host Agency Reviews

Guest: Samantha

Topics covered

• client identification
• commission structures
• building a client base
• luxury travel
• cruising
• safari

Keywords

• client IDs
• gross commission
• net commission
• luxury travel
• cruising
• safari
• travel agent
• client base
• sales
• branding

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jus Adventures, Virgin Voyages

Places: West Africa

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