Masters in Travel

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Join Whitney & Brianna as they explore how successful travel advisors grow travel businesses and what advice do they have for other travel entrepreneurs. Tune in each week for conversations about all things growing and scaling a successful travel business, hearing stories from various industry professionals, unfiltered conversations about business fails and successes, and more.Masters in Travel is for travel advisors who are ready to accelerate their success. Subscribe, rate, share, and tune in each week for advice, insights, and resources to maximize your travel business potential!

Recent Episodes
  • Ep 228 How this travel business uses AI to save hours every week
    Jun 10, 2025 – 01:00:47
  • Ep 227 Get support for your travel business: coaching vs. mentoring vs. training
    Jun 3, 2025 – 00:45:20
  • Ep 226 Shop Talk: First class flights & surprise staffing changes
    May 27, 2025 – 00:56:50
  • Ep 225 On DMCs: A candid conversation with a DMC partner
    May 20, 2025 – 00:50:16
  • Ep 224 Tapping into your travel story
    May 13, 2025 – 00:43:12
  • Ep 223 How to share contextual feedback on hotels after returning home
    May 6, 2025 – 00:42:12
  • Ep 222 Onboarding & offboarding in the client experience (Master Hour)
    Apr 29, 2025 – 00:59:34
  • Ep 221 Shop Talk: Masterminds & Tricky Destinations
    Apr 22, 2025 – 00:35:02
  • Ep 220 Beyond the Trip: Elevating the client experience in your travel business
    Apr 15, 2025 – 00:32:28
  • Ep 219 Making the leap from corporate to full time travel advisor
    Apr 8, 2025 – 00:45:52
  • Ep 218 On stepping down from CEO
    Apr 1, 2025 – 01:01:28
  • Ep 217 How to create content while traveling (replay)
    Mar 25, 2025 – 00:53:58
  • Ep 216 Balancing inspiration and advising in your marketing approach
    Mar 17, 2025 – 00:35:08
  • Ep 215 Mastering 'relationship marketing' in your travel business
    Mar 11, 2025 – 01:05:00
  • Ep 214 Shop Talk: Strategic investments for travel business growth
    Mar 4, 2025 – 00:39:36
  • Ep 213 On DMCs - Part 2
    Feb 25, 2025 – 01:10:54
  • Ep 212 On DMCs - Part 1
    Feb 18, 2025 – 00:42:44
  • Ep 211 Defining Your Travel Brand: How to stand out in a saturated market
    Feb 11, 2025 – 00:38:58
  • Ep 210 Dream Bigger, Grow Smarter: Breaking barriers in the travel industry
    Feb 4, 2025 – 00:55:22
  • Ep 209 Shop Talk: Hot takes for travel advisors in 2025 (plus, branding + marketing strategies!)
    Jan 28, 2025 – 00:49:58
  • Ep 208 Replay: Are you a travel advisor or an entrepreneur? How to know what’s right for you
    Jan 21, 2025 – 00:45:46
  • Ep 207 ICs vs Employees for your travel business
    Jan 14, 2025 – 00:57:02
  • Ep 206 How to Set CEO-Worthy Goals for Your Travel Business
    Jan 7, 2025 – 00:31:53
  • Ep 205 Shop Talk: Looking back on 2024 and strategic planning for the future
    Dec 24, 2024 – 00:43:18
  • Ep 204 Why a weekly newsletter is the best way to connect with and engage clients
    Dec 17, 2024 – 01:00:43
  • Ep 203 Building an Iconic Brand: Strategy, Marketing, and Long-Term Success for Travel Advisors
    Dec 9, 2024 – 00:52:02
  • Ep 202 Shop Talk: Tracking investment KPIs, AI for content creation & FAM reflections
    Dec 3, 2024 – 00:55:48
  • Ep 201 How to nail your content and cadence to resonate with your readers
    Nov 26, 2024 – 01:02:44
  • Ep 200 The Power of Storytelling in Social Media
    Nov 19, 2024 – 00:58:18
  • Ep 199 Travel Advisor Copy + AI and how it can make your life easier
    Nov 12, 2024 – 00:55:08
  • Ep 198 Shop Talk: Navigating slow periods + creative marketing efforts
    Nov 5, 2024 – 01:00:52
  • Ep 197 The Power of Self-FAMs: Enhancing team knowledge and bonding
    Oct 29, 2024 – 00:53:00
  • Ep 196 Asking the right questions to best serve your client
    Oct 22, 2024 – 01:02:21
  • Ep 195 Brutal facts and brave choices: today’s travel advisor dilemma
    Oct 15, 2024 – 00:57:44
  • Ep 194 Finding candidates, hiring, training, delegating...and everything in between
    Oct 8, 2024 – 00:54:22
  • Ep 193 Shop Talk: Navigating hard conversations with clients + partners
    Oct 1, 2024 – 00:48:46
  • Ep 192 The power of mentorship in building a successful travel advisor business
    Sep 24, 2024 – 00:58:44
  • Ep 191 Commission with a comma
    Sep 17, 2024 – 00:59:30
  • Ep 190 How to curate a personalized selection of cruise itineraries for client proposals
    Sep 10, 2024 – 01:09:38
  • Ep 189 Shop Talk: Doubling business + taking a sabbatical
    Sep 3, 2024 – 00:58:04
  • Ep 188 Building your repeat and referral business
    Aug 27, 2024 – 01:00:50
  • Ep 187 It's a Yes Until it's a No
    Aug 20, 2024 – 00:58:02
  • Ep 186 Show me the money
    Aug 13, 2024 – 00:50:25
  • Ep 185 Building your business on Google
    Aug 6, 2024 – 00:58:36
  • Ep 184 How to curate a personalized selection of hotels for client proposals
    Jul 30, 2024 – 01:05:14
  • Ep 183 Master Hour: Branding with Victoria
    Jul 23, 2024 – 01:03:20
  • Ep 182 Part II: How to create content while traveling
    Jul 16, 2024 – 01:04:46
  • Ep 181 How to find your way into the world of incentive travel
    Jul 9, 2024 – 00:56:38
  • Ep 180 How to elevate your business and transition into luxury sales
    Jul 2, 2024 – 00:44:14
  • Ep 179 Master Hour with Travis Shelton
    Jun 25, 2024 – 01:02:32
Recent Reviews
  • JW2018#
    Audio Quality is Distracting
    Love the info! But the audio is terrible. Investing in better microphones would be a huge improvement.
  • MN Signature Escapes
    Podcast Gold for the New Travel Advisor!
    As someone newly entering the travel industry, this podcast has been an invaluable resource. It’s helped me better understand not just how to grow my business, but also the ins and outs of the industry itself — the exciting parts and the challenges. Whitney and Brianna share an incredible wealth of knowledge, along with actionable tips and insights that would have taken me months (if not longer) to discover on my own. I’m incredibly grateful for this podcast and the experience they bring to every episode.
  • Calliebailietravel
    My Weekly Go-To Travel Advisor Pep Talk
    Every week I look forward to the amazing content that Whitney, Brianna,
  • MagicMadebyNicole
    Best Travel Biz Podcast!
    Masters in Travel is one of the best travel podcast there is out there! I look forward to listening weekly on my daily walk! I love hearing different perspectives while learning from some of the experts in the industry! One of my favorite segments is shop talk… I just love Brianna and Whitney‘s banter! Whether you are new in the business or a veteran, there is something for everyone on here!
  • msh418
    The most helpful podcast for travel advisors!
    I look forward to these podcast episodes every week! It’s one of the best resources, with tips helping me grow my business and fine tune what is working. I can’t recommend this enough to newer advisors starting out—these episodes are invaluable!
  • IrishChicky
    So valid for everyone
    I’m really enjoying your podcasts - great content and real-life presentation - relevant for all stages of business- very engaging- thanks so much
  • Darby’s Destinations
    Solid Business insights
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge, struggles and ups in downs in your travel business to help all of us grow in our own businesses.
  • kg6780
    The best travel podcast!
    Masters in Travel has been the single most important resource in building my business. Whitney and Brianna, thank you for the time you’ve invested in creating this invaluable resource for the travel advisor community. Also love the Shop Talk concept!
  • Dianna in Florida
    My #1 resource!
    This podcast has been the most useful and most enjoyed resource as an agency owner and advisor. My Tuesday morning routine is an early morning walk with Whitney and Brianna. The conversations are always thought provoking and lead to quality tasks added to my “on my business” work days.
  • Msco1083
    Fab resource!
    Meaning over money…yeah, that one got me! I love the range of topics and how relevant they are to the TA business. The only criticism is that one of the hosts talks so fast that it’s hard to follow. But otherwise love!!
  • Emalaa
    Incredible Resource
    This podcast - there aren’t enough accolades. It’s an incredible resource for travel agents at any and all points in their careers.
  • Thomas Sullivan
    The street smarts of the Travel Industry
    What a gift this podcast is to the travel agent community. Most of us should have the “book smart” via traditional training but this podcast gives you the “street smarts” across ALL THE THINGS that are so helpful and needed! Thanks to Whitney and Brianna for sharing this gift with the community!
  • 💪👈👊👍
    Amazing resource for both new and experienced advisors
    I look forward to each podcast from Masters in Travel. I have been listening for several years and continue to gleam new insights that help elevate my business and my brand experience for my clients. We are lucky to have Brianna and Whitney share so candidly as well as curate topics and guests. These podcasts not only build community but they also enhance the professionalism within our industry. Hands down best podcast for professionals in the travel industry!
  • fnncnsksh
    Best information
    I love this podcast because I learn something new every time I listen. There are always valuable nuggets even on topics that I thought I should skip. I find it’s always worthwhile to listen.
  • Teenie27
    I look forward to every new episode!
    I have learned so much from Whitney. She has introduced us to new systems; new partners; new ways of thinking. Brava!!!
  • The Colliers
    I look forward to each new Masters in Travel podcast.
    I learn something every week!
  • Emmers0580
    Best resource for Travel Advisors
    I found Masters in Travel while researching the possible career of becoming a travel advisor. I listened to every single episode, inhaling the information. Fast forward a year later, I am now an advisor and still listen every week. I credit this podcast in helping me understand the industry and successfully launching. I love how deep it gets into the entrepreneurial side of being a travel business owner. Thank you for providing this amazing resource!
  • yogagirl68
    Best podcast for travel professionals!
    I absolutely love listening to the "Masters in Travel" podcast, especially when I'm in the car. It's been incredibly helpful to my business, providing me with great tools and insights to succeed. Each episode features leaders in the travel industry who share their experiences and expertise. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional, you'll find valuable information and inspiration in every episode. Highly recommended for anyone in the tr I 'business!
  • ta gurl
    Masters in Motivation
    Thank you Masters in Travel for giving back to this community . It’s my favorite podcast for practical advice for seasoned and new travel advisors . Thank you for continuing to motivate us to look at our business with a fresh new lens . I know they tinevthat just go into this on top of a very demanding career-thank you 💙
  • Jill Dowling
    My favorite podcast for travel professionals!
    As a travel advisor and agency owner, this show has become my go-to and favorite podcast for expert insights, actionable tips, and inspiration. Each episode is packed with practical advice (things like optimizing operations, setting and maintaining boundaries, creating business goals, and enhancing the customer service experience, just to name a few) that's helped me elevate my business. I already loved listening to Whitney and the addition of Brianna to the podcast has been a total win – she brings so much energy and expertise to the table. Thank you Masters In Travel for the incredible work you do empowering the travel advisor community.
  • Queen of facebook
    Masters in Travel is my absolute favorite podcast for travel advisors!
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  • olivethejoy
    Real convos
    The great thing about this podcast is that the hosts and guests share real, helpful knowledge and insights that listeners can implement. The Shop Talk episodes are especially helpful, because they show what actual travel advisors are doing each month in their businesses!
  • letsgo2020!
    Current episode mandatory for current industry climate!
    Such a real conversation for TA's at any level - thank you! For newer advisors, after 5 years in and 2 very challenging, I wish I could tell my prior self to truly "listen" and not tune out some conversations because I was not at the level of the speakers. For me, in the past I was a little envious, a little deflated like 'I'm never going to be at that level why am I listening' et al. Prior self - always fully LISTEN! My personal goal was always to be where many of you are with your book of business and I was willing to do the work as you all have. Here I now sit, at the same level of overwhelm as you all, so busy, turning away business and being okay with it, but it should feel good and it doesn't and we need each other's stories. So newer gals please listen, the support and insight provided will be invaluable when you get here and intend to remain fully in it!
  • Cooper0517
    Essential Education for Travel Advisors
    I’ve been a travel advisor for almost 9 years and I feel like I’ve learned more in the past year listening to the Masters in Travel podcast then I have in any year prior. Every episode is packed with thoughtful questions and helpful, insightful answers. Listen to learn more about efficient systems, partnerships in travel, servicing clients at a higher level, marketing to those in your community and so much more. I highly recommend this Podcast for every Travel Advisor- new or seasoned.
  • EdeQuillacq
    Essential
    This podcast is an essential tool in my toolbox!
  • Traveling.Coconut
    The podcast every travel pro needs
    Whitney’s podcast is a goldmine for all the information and need-to-knows for travel advisors who are looking to foster their professional development and elevate their business! She has a wealth of information and chooses excellent guests with thought-provoking topics. I take something (many things!) away from each episode that I can implement into my business to make it even stronger. Masters in Travel is the podcast every travel pro needs!
  • mixorr
    Great podcast for helping your business
    Whitney has her finger on the pulse of exactly what it takes to elevate your career as a travel advisor! She answers all the questions we wish we knew from the first day on the job !
  • Oasis Awaits Travel Co.
    Must Listen!
    This is one of my absolute favorite podcasts! I always learn so much from each episode, which is keeping me inspired and spurred on as I establish my own travel biz. Thanks for all the hard work and effort you are putting in to ensure each time I tune it’s 100% worth it.
  • Listen to my words
    Whitney inspires, motivates and teaches
    Masters in Travel has been a lifesaver during this season without events, meetings and in person training. I’ve learned so much from Whitney and her guests, and been reminded of some basics. Listening to the podcast while walking my dog is my favorite new multi-tasking hack. Looking forward to more episodes!
  • sdflgnjkughyis
    Very informative
    I Love how Whitney asks all the right questions that I want to ask myself! I’ve been a TA for 5 years but without any proper training so I’ve been teaching myself how to be the best I can be for the last 5 years!!! There’s always something new to learn and improve. Thank you for going deep with your guests and asking the perfect questions! Btw you have the perfect voice for a podcast! Very professional! Merry Christmas and cheers to a much better year!!
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