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The Travel Business Unpacked

The Travel Business Unpacked
Luxury Travel
Gifted Travel Network
Entrepreneurship
Travel Industry
Travel Entrepreneurship
Travel MBA Program
Travel MBA
Travel
Travel Advisors
Travel Business
Family Travel
Travel Advisory
Networking
Client Relationships
Travel Business University
Travel Planning
Covid-19 Impact On Travel
Group Travel
Resilience
Italy

Welcome to The Travel Business Unpacked, the podcast by Gifted Travel Network, the premier host agency for luxury travel advisors. Hosted by Meredith Calloway, this podcast is your gateway to discovering how to turn a love for travel into a thriving career. Explore inspiring stories, expert insights, and proven strategies for building a sustainable and lucrative travel business. Whether you're dre... more

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Lucie McLaughlin spent over two decades as what she calls the "family CEO," and when her kids grew up and life took an unexpected turn, she found herself searching for a new sense of purpose. In this episode, Lucie joins host Meredith Calloway to tal... more

Nicholas Dintelmann spent over a decade in corporate retail before he let himself pursue the international, travel-focused career he'd wanted since childhood. In this episode, Nicholas joins Meredith to talk about the deliberate process of unraveling... more

This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway is joined by Pam Smithgall, owner of South Shore Travel and a longtime Gifted Travel Network member.Pam began her career as a music teacher before discovering a way to turn her... more

Shawn Lamphear and Jon Malpass of LM Authentic Travel went from corporate careers to a seven-figure producing, six-figure-earning travel business in under two years. In this episode, Shawn and Jon join Meredith Calloway to break down exactly how they... more

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Lucie McLaughlin
Owner and founder of Lucie's Luxury Travel
Lucie's Luxury Travel
Episode: From Family CEO to Luxury Travel: Lucie McLaughlin's First Year in Business
Nick Dintelmann
Founder of Carte Atlas, luxury travel designer
Carte Atlas
Episode: Less Than a Year In: Unpacking Nicholas Dintelmann's Leap into Luxury Travel
Pam Smithgall
Gifted Travel Network member and advisor and agency owner
South Shore Travel
Episode: Pam Smithgall on Creating the Perfect Travel “Symphony”
Shawn Lamphear
Co-founder, LM Authentic Travel
LM Authentic Travel
Episode: From Corporate Careers to a 7-Figure Travel Business: Shawn Lamphear & Jon Malpass
Jon Malpass
Co-founder, LM Authentic Travel
LM Authentic Travel
Episode: From Corporate Careers to a 7-Figure Travel Business: Shawn Lamphear & Jon Malpass
Lisa VanBuhler
Lisa VanBuhler of XOOM Tours
Gifted Travel Network member
Episode: Lisa VanBuhler on Painting the Perfect Travel Masterpiece for Every Client
Keely Culpepper
Founder of Blue Venture Travel
Blue Venture Travel
Episode: Keely Culpepper on Creating Experiences That Keep Clients Coming Back
Kay Fahlberg
Owner and Chief Travel Advisor at Ippo Travel
Ippo Travel
Episode: Kay Fahlberg on Finding Your Niche Without Boxing Yourself In
Katina Athanasiou
Senior Vice President of Sales and Services for Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Episode: Katina Athanasiou on Calibrating Your Life, Career, and Leadership

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Meredith Calloway
Host of The Travel Business Unpacked and leader within Gifted Travel Network

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Pam Smithgall on Creating the Perfect Travel “Symphony”
Q: What was the turning point that made GTN the right fit for you?
She explains that GTN offered meaningful education and marketing guidance, a trusted partner network, and a sense of community that she had lacked with previous host arrangements.
Pam Smithgall on Creating the Perfect Travel “Symphony”
Q: How long have you been a GTN member and how did you discover the community?
Pam describes joining GTN as a pivotal moment after she had started teaching and exploring entrepreneurship, noting the initial skepticism about the host agency model and how GTN provided education and partnerships that helped her grow.
The Power of Mentorship in Building a Travel Business with Meghann Bjarnesen
Q: What was most helpful about TBU for you as a participant who became a mentor?
The combination of branding guidance, practical booking mechanics, and the mentorship structure—especially group coaching—helped me refine how I teach and mentor others, while keeping me connected to my own business.
The Power of Mentorship in Building a Travel Business with Meghann Bjarnesen
Q: How does Ascend differ from the Travel MBA and Accelerate programs?
Ascend serves as a bridge for experienced advisors to access the full MBA curriculum in a more self-guided format, enabling them to elevate their brand and expand into luxury, while still leveraging the ecosystem and supplier access GTN provides.
The Power of Mentorship in Building a Travel Business with Meghann Bjarnesen
Q: What do you think constitutes effective training, mentoring, guidance?
Effective training combines practical mechanics with strategic business decisions, supported by hands-on mentoring and an engaging community where advisors can learn by doing, get actionable feedback, and apply it to real client scenarios.

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This episode catalog centers on building and growing luxury travel businesses through people-first leadership, strategic partnerships, and scalable operations. Conversations routinely cover team-building, brand positioning, and sustainable growth, with practical tactics on hiring, workflows, and partnerships that elevate client experiences. A recurring thread is the importance of community and education—whether leveraging host agency networks, mentoring programs, or industry associations—to accelerate results without sacrificing high-touch service. Noteworthy angles include crisis management, group travel and river cruise strategies, advocacy for travel advisors, and the power of referrals and experiential marketing in luxury niches. Overal... more

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2. Nick Dintelmann
3. Pam Smithgall
4. Shawn Lamphear
5. Jon Malpass
6. Lisa VanBuhler
7. Keely Culpepper
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