Trade Secrets Podcast

What happens when a client’s trip is met with a geopolitical crisis, a natural disaster or unexpected danger on the ground? This week, co-hosts Emma Weissmann and Jamie Biesiada dive into the specialized, high-stakes world of high-risk travel with Michael and Joshua Beagelman. The Beagelmans — CEO and managing director, respectively, of London-based MB Private Clients — break down how they manage extreme travel scenarios and what all advisors, regardless of their specialty, need to know. This episode was sponsored by Oceania Cruises.  Further resources MB Private Clients on the web, LinkedIn and Instagram Joshua Beagelman on LinkedIn Find out more about the company’s history here Mentioned in this episode: From Travel Weekly: My travel agent saved my life. Really. From TravelAge West: A travel agent guide to selling high-risk travel From Travel Weekly: A simple solution to complex problems: Communicate Stephanie Hankins on Trade Secrets Need advice? Call our hotline and leave a message: 201-902-2098 Email us: [email protected]   Theme song: Sock Hop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4387-sock-hop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to build and maintain a thriving and mutually beneficial relationship with travel suppliers? In this episode, co-hosts Emma Weissmann and Jamie Biesiada break it all down with NoteWorthy owner and managing director Nicola Butler, who describes herself as “the travel advisor’s travel advisor.” Hear Butler’s thoughts on curating a portfolio of suppliers and what suppliers are looking for from advisors right now. This episode was sponsored by Oceania Cruises.  Further resources Email Nicola Butler, find her on Instagram or call her at +44 7766 806727 NoteWorthy on Instagram Mentioned in this episode: From Travel Weekly, DMCs help bring the ‘wow’ Churchill War Rooms Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style exhibit The Bayeux Tapestry The Museum Tavern, home of the “Beereux Tapestry” Need advice? Email us: [email protected]   Theme song: Sock Hop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4387-sock-hop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting a career as a travel advisor is exciting, but it can also feel like drinking from a fire hose. From picking the right education programs and mastering daily organization to sending clients to a destination you’ve never set foot in — where do you even begin? On this episode of Trade Secrets, co-hosts Emma Weissmann and Jamie Biesiada sit down with Henley Vazquez, co-founder of host agency Fora, to break it all down. Thanks to our friends at Travefy for helping us solicit travel advisor questions this season.  This episode was sponsored by Travel Insured International.  Further resources Fora on the web Fora on Instagram: Travel and community Need advice?   Call our hotline and leave a message: 201-902-2098 Email us: [email protected]   Theme song: Sock Hop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4387-sock-hop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a travel advisor or supplier, what are your most pressing legal questions? That was the question posed to attendees at Future Leaders in Travel, an event for young travel advisors and suppliers powered by Travel Weekly’s sister publication, TravelAge West. Co-host Emma Weissmann was on-site at the event, held in late August in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, and sat down during the general session with Stephanie Hankins, an attorney and travel advisor at Fora, to tackle attendees’ legal questions. Hankins addresses the importance of creating iron-clad terms and conditions, how to properly classify independent contractors, how to protect yourself against fraud, the ethics of using AI and the question she most frequently receives from suppliers. This episode was recorded live, on-site, at Future Leaders in Travel, during the event’s general session on August 26. This episode was sponsored by Travel Insured International.  Further resources Ment Law Group Hankins on Instagram Future Leaders in Travel TravelAge West Need advice? Call our hotline and leave a message: 201-902-2098 Email us: [email protected]   Theme song: Sock Hop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4387-sock-hop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Picking a niche – or two – is a solid strategy for any agency business. This week on Trade Secrets, co-hosts Emma Weissmann and Jamie Biesiada break down the benefits of specialization with Avoya’s Mickey McBride and top producer Dana Dziegiel. They cover everything from finding the right specialties to identifying great supplier partners and up-and-coming markets. Thanks to our friends at Tern for helping us solicit travel advisor questions this season. https://tern.travel/ This episode was sponsored by Travel Insured International. https://www.travelinsured.com/ Further resources Dana Dziegiel on Instagram and LinkedIn Email Mickey McBride Avoya Travel on the web Need advice?ff Call our hotline and leave a message: 201-902-2098 Email us: [email protected]   Theme song: Sock Hop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4387-sock-hop License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.