About this episode

This episode discusses the differences between joining a host agency and a franchise in the travel industry, along with key questions to consider.

This week’s Friday 15, we're welcoming Jenn Lee from TPI and Vacation Planners! Let’s have some fun, plus some questions to discuss this Friday at 12 pm CST. Join us! I'm trying to decide between joining a host agency or a franchise. They both seem to offer training, support, and supplier relationships, so what are the biggest differences that someone new to the industry should really understand before making that decision? How much technology should I expect my host agency to provide versus what I should expect to purchase myself? I'd love to know what's typically included and what's considered part of running my own business. When I look at host agency websites, almost everyone talks about community, training, and support. Beyond those things, what are some questions I should be asking that many new advisors don't think to ask before signing a contract? RESOURCES: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-franchise-or-host-agency https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-agency-software https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-back-office-front-office-software https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/independent-travel-agent-contracts…

People in this episode

Host: Host Agency Reviews

Guest: Jenn Lee

Topics covered

• host agency
• franchise
• travel industry
• technology
• business decisions
• support and training

Keywords

• host agency
• franchise
• travel planning
• technology
• business support
• training
• travel advisors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TPI, Vacation Planners, Host Agency Reviews

Places: CST

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