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Hiring a Travel-Trained VA with Chelsey of Outwork Collective

Free Discovery Call Script: travelbizboss.com/script Chelsey's Freebies: 50+ Tasks to Delegate Now: http://outwork.myflodesk.com/50-things-7fcb SOP Generator: https://outworkcollective.com/sop-generator/ Connect with Chelsey * Website: outworkcollective.com * Facebook and Instagram: Outwork Collective * Email: chelsey@outworkcollective.com [chelsey@outworkcollective.com] Ever hit that point where you desperately need help but have zero time to train anyone? Chelsey from Outwork Collective is solving that exact problem. She trains virtual assistants specifically for the travel industry, then hand-matches them with advisors so you can skip the "teach them everything from scratch" phase entirely. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: EVS8SPOM7Z3FXAYN Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/contact] is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/].

Where AI Belongs in Your Cruise Business (And 3 Places It Will Quietly Wreck It)

Free Gamma Resource: travelbizboss.com/gamma [https://gammaforcruises.lovable.app/] Waitlist for Coaching Week: travelbizboss.com/coachingweek [https://travelbizboss.myflodesk.com/tt3b0jxh8k] Is AI coming for your cruise business? Spoiler: No, but using it incorrectly might be dulling the very thing that makes clients choose you: your unique human connection. In this episode, we explore how to view AI as an amplifier rather than a replacer. We break down where it truly belongs, such as streamlining behind-the-scenes admin and drafting content, versus where it can quietly wreck your client experience, like in emotional touchpoints or complex judgment calls. Tune in to learn how to reclaim your time without sacrificing the personal touch that your business depends on. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: N5DGASMTVLIHLYPN, QLTVSJEJBPBYNNXP, EDB9UTBSKAV8CZEW, JXIXHGH9GD9MSZXN Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/contact] is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/].

Why China Might Be the Most Surprising Cruise Destination You'll Ever Sell

Get the free custom port guide training HERE [https://gammaforcruises.lovable.app/]. Century Cruises combines iconic landmarks, immersive cultural experiences, and a Yangtze River cruise into one unforgettable journey. In this episode, Teresa shares who this trip is perfect for, what advisors need to know, and why China may be the next big bucket list destination for adventurous travelers.

The First 10 Minutes After a Booking: Your Make-or-Break Habit

Check out our workflows HERE [https://www.travelbizboss.com/workflow] What happens in the first five to ten minutes after processing a deposit can shape the entire client experience. Build the habit, and your workflows do the heavy lifting. Korrine's post-deposit checklist: 1. Open the cruise line's emailed confirmation and verify the deposit is showing as paid (lay eyes on it, every time) 2. Send the client their receipt 3. Send the cruise-line-specific "officially booked" email template with next steps and CYP (P stands for peach) info 4. Add the workflow or task list in your CRM, then customize it 5. Report the sale to your host agency so you actually get paid, and fill in commission info in your CRM for clean reporting later Bonus steps once you have an assistant:Add the cruise to your consortia price tracker, claim loyalty rewards points (like Celebrity), and segment the client into the right email lists.

Introducing Trafalgar River Cruises

Register for my FREE webinar: How To Scale Your Cruise Biz Using Technology & AI at https://travelbizboss.myflodesk.com/scalingcruisebiz [https://travelbizboss.myflodesk.com/scalingcruisebiz] In this episode, we are talking to Josh Hepp, VP of Strategic Accounts with Trafalgar River Cruises, about this new river cruise option that is loaded with value and special experiences. Josh announced some special offers at the end, and in order to claim the exclusive offer he mentioned, you’ll need to make a booking by 6/30/26 and email Josh to let him know you’d like to take advantage of the 7 Figure Cruise Business Podcast offer.  Include the booking number, and he’ll take it from there.  His email is josh.hepp@ttc.com [josh.hepp@ttc.com].