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Strategic Travel Entrepreneur: Business Tips for Travel Agents/Advisors, Travel Agency Owners, and Travel Business Owners

Rita M. Perez
Travel Industry
Networking
Travel Advisors
Travel Business
Entrepreneurship
Social Media Marketing
Content Creation
Marketing Strategies
Client Experience
Client Engagement
Lead Generation
Burnout
Social Media
Wave Season
Blogging
Work-Life Balance
Email Marketing
Marketing
Japan
Travel Agency

Each week I share, along with featured guests, tangible and practical business strategies for travel entrepreneurs.We discuss foundations, marketing, sales, client experience, systems, supplier relations, and everything in between to empower you to run an effective and profitable travel business, and not just another travel hobby.For travel agents, travel advisors, travel suppliers, tour operators... more

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Recent Guests

Wendy Regreat Social
Panelist focused on digital marketing for travel agents
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Episode: Ep 260 Social Media Trends for Travel Advisors in 2026: A Social Media Day Panel
Kyla Social Passport
Panelist and social media coach for travel advisors
The Social Passport
Episode: Ep 260 Social Media Trends for Travel Advisors in 2026: A Social Media Day Panel
Kelli Hayes-Smith
Marketing professional with host agency experience
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Episode: Ep 260 Social Media Trends for Travel Advisors in 2026: A Social Media Day Panel
Krystle Straub
Content strategist for Travel Agents
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Episode: Ep 260 Social Media Trends for Travel Advisors in 2026: A Social Media Day Panel
Lary Néron
Founder of Air School; runs Airfare Consultant (air-only with retainer model)
Air School; Airfare Consultant
Episode: Ep 259 What Travel Clients Actually Pay For and Why Travel Advisors Keep Getting It Wrong with Courtnie Nichols and Lary Néron
Steven Scott
Founder of Nomad Pay
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Episode: Ep 253 The Best Travel Tech Tools for Growing Your Travel Agency in 2026
Justin Bossie
CEO and Co-founder of Voyager
Voyager
Episode: Ep 253 The Best Travel Tech Tools for Growing Your Travel Agency in 2026
Hanna Sayoum
Founder, Possible Co (travel advisor)
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Episode: Ep 252 Tasks Every Travel Advisor Should Remove From Their Plate to Grow Faster
Tara D. Baudel
Founder, T8 TripTracker
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Episode: Ep 252 Tasks Every Travel Advisor Should Remove From Their Plate to Grow Faster

Host

Rita M. Perez
Host of Strategic Travel Entrepreneur; focuses on practical business strategies for travel agents/advisors and agency owners.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Your Business Brain Lunch Break

    I look forward to every episode of Strategic Travel Entrepreneur—Rita makes biweekly feel like a smart coffee chat with a business-savvy friend who’s been there and gets it. She brings guests, ideas, and real-world strategies on everything from marketing ecosystems, systems, to boosting client experience—and always in a digestible, actionable way that leaves me hitting play again and again. Five stars, hands down!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ARAY224
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of a kind!

    I discovered Rita’s podcast back in April 2024 when I was just under three months into the travel business and it has been a game-changer! Her wisdom and guidance have helped me grow into a confident travel advisor. Every Friday, I genuinely look forward to hearing what insights she’ll share next. To my fellow travel advisors: if you’re not already tuning in, I highly encourage you to take advantage of this free, valuable resource. This podcast is packed with authenticity, real talk, and industr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jartravelofficial
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show for TAs

    Absolutely love Rita’s realness and her sharing everything she knows with us. She has so many great connections and her cruise content library is awesome! A true servant in our space. Listen in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lindsay Dollingef
    United Statesa year ago
  • My go-to Travel Advisor entrepreneur podcast

    Rita is incredibly relatable and reasonable while also providing great insight and accountability. Her episodes are full of plenty of ideas, strategies, and ways to become a better business owner and improve service to clients. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GingerArroz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lead generation podcast review

    I absolutely loved your podcast series, the four episodes on getting leads. However, I think you missed a huge niche in my opinion Disney. Would you be willing to do a fifth episode specifically on Disney not specifically Disneyland or Disney World but Disney as a company in general as a niche in general? I think it was around episode 143.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarra Phelps
    United Statesa year ago

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Host is relatable and offers actionable, business-focused travel content.
Guests bring credible, tech-forward perspectives for growing travel businesses.
Content mix blends practical advice with industry events and partnerships, resonating with proactive listeners.
Shows flexibility and transparency, often sharing personal experiences and behind-the-scenes insights.

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Ep 229 Stop Drowning in Your Travel Agency Inbox and Take Back Control with Mary Beth Lynn
Q: Can you just give a couple of examples of those things that you can delegate?
An assistant is not someone to dump all tasks you dislike on—it's essential to have structured workflows before hiring help.
Ep 229 Stop Drowning in Your Travel Agency Inbox and Take Back Control with Mary Beth Lynn
Q: What would you say it took to go from that workload and whittle you down to that 20 hours?
A major mindset shift, realizing that continuing what I was doing would not change anything, and recognizing that I was the primary problem.
Ep 221 What Is Hotel Representation and How Travel Advisors Can Leverage It for Better Client Experiences with Angelique Johns (Prep for Wave Week 2024 Replay)
Q: What should travel advisors consider when reaching out to a hotel representation company?
Advisors should inquire about the knowledge of unique properties and experiences, market insights, and the ability to assist with tailored travel plans for clients.
Ep 221 What Is Hotel Representation and How Travel Advisors Can Leverage It for Better Client Experiences with Angelique Johns (Prep for Wave Week 2024 Replay)
Q: Why would a hotel use a representation company instead of handling it directly?
Many hotels lack the resources to support a sales team dedicated to the North American market and can benefit from representation companies that consistently promote their brand all year round.
Ep 221 What Is Hotel Representation and How Travel Advisors Can Leverage It for Better Client Experiences with Angelique Johns (Prep for Wave Week 2024 Replay)
Q: What differentiates hotel representation from booking engines?
Hotel representatives provide unique insights and details about properties that booking engines do not, which helps advisors match clients with appropriate accommodations.

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This show centers on practical, no-fluff business tactics for travel entrepreneurs, with a strong emphasis on growing travel agencies and advisory businesses through systems, marketing, sales, and client experience. Episodes often explore pricing strategies, lead generation, tech tools (CRMs, AI agents, booking platforms), content marketing, and in-person promotion, all tailored to helping listeners turn passion into a scalable enterprise. Noteworthy is the frequent collaboration with travel-tech founders and industry experts, plus a consistent focus on actionable frameworks, measurable goals, and event-driven opportunities that drive growth for agency owners, agents, and suppliers alike.

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