(229) Visibility as new advisor? Fear of Marketing? How to Market?

(229) Visibility as new advisor? Fear of Marketing? How to Market?

Author: Host Agency Reviews October 24, 2025 Duration: 22:36

This week for the Friday 15, Shayna co-hosts with Kelli Hayes Smith of Wanderlust Campus. We’ve got a bunch of great questions to discuss this Friday at 12 pm CST. Join us! 

  1. How to get visibility and to get my first clients to work with me and trust me as a junior travel advisor? - Julie
  2. How do you face your fear about marketing your travel business on social media if you are an introvert? - Tracy
  3. New advisor here, just starting out-I’m wondering if it’s possible to be successful in getting leads through online marketing only, and not tap into friends and family or local community?





RESOURCES:


➡️Our wonderful partners at Travel Edge wrote an article in our blog about the Ultimate Guide to Marketing your NEW Travel Business - https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-edge-q3-2024#sts=Build%20a%20marketing%20calendar:

➡️There are many different tools you can use to help you, we have some in our directories listed here - https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-agency-software/category/social-media-marketing

➡️We also have a great article about Social Media 101 from one of our hosts Nexion here - https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/nexion-q3-2021

➡️We have a complete guide and comparison chart on what leads are, programs, what to expect from programs and questions to ask about agent lead programs if you want additional support here - https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-leads



Hosted by the team at Host Agency Reviews, this audio channel blends two distinct formats into one practical resource. The first is Travel Agent Chatter, a quarterly series of spotlight interviews that dive deep into the experiences of working travel advisors. These longer conversations explore the real stories behind the careers, covering the nuances of building a business, personal client triumphs, and the cultural insights gained from a life in travel. The companion series, Friday 15, operates on a completely different rhythm. Every week, a focused fifteen-minute episode tackles specific questions from the travel industry, offering direct advice and timely insights that are both concise and immediately useful. Together, this podcast creates a balanced mix of inspirational narrative and actionable strategy. Whether you're seeking motivation from peer journeys or need quick answers to pressing professional questions, the channel is designed to support the daily realities of travel entrepreneurs. It’s a resource that understands the industry's blend of passion and pragmatism, delivered through the authentic voices of those who are deeply embedded in this world. Tune in for thoughtful perspectives that are as varied and dynamic as the travel profession itself.
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