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Travel Matters

Palle Bo, Radioguru
Travel Blogging
Affiliate Marketing
Artificial Intelligence
Youtube
Brand Deals
TBEX
Content At Scale
Search Engine Optimization
Google
Guitar Brands / Epiphone / Gibson
Music Education
Travel Blogging Industry
Grand Rapids, United States
Melbourne

The official podcast from TBEX – The Future of Travel Media. In this podcast we will be sharing all the latest news, trends and tips for you, and interviewing the movers and shakers in the travel creative ecosystem.

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Recent Guests

Marty Schwartz
Guitar educator and creator of Marty Music
Marty Music / martymusic.com
Episode: 69 | Five Million Subscribers – and Why YouTube Isn't Enough – Marty Music (1:2)
Julia McCoy
Founder/CEO of Content at Scale
Content at Scale
Episode: 67 | Will AI Replace Travel Bloggers – or Make Them Better?
Shelley Marmor
Experienced travel blogger and affiliate marketing educator
Travel blogs and courses offered by Shelley Marmor
Episode: 66 | How Travel Bloggers Can Make Real Money with Affiliate Marketing
Jen Ruiz
Solo female travel blogger, author and speaker
Jen on a Jet Plane
Episode: 65 | Free Trips, Fair Pay – Know Your Value as a Creator
Melvin Boecher
Founder of Travel Dudes, prominent travel blogger
Travel Dudes
Episode: 65 | Free Trips, Fair Pay – Know Your Value as a Creator

Hosts

Rick Calvert
TBEX CEO and host focused on travel media, sponsorships, and creator ecosystems
Palle Bo
Co-host/interviewer with expertise in travel blogging, creator monetization, and industry partnerships

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Bravo TBEX

    Great podcast, travel does matter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    travellingsenorita
    Australia2 years ago
  • A great listen!

    Diving into this podcast is like unearthing hidden gems of content. The episodes strike a nice balance, making it engaging without being overwhelming.

    From Bona and Team Capsho

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bona and Team Capsho
    United States3 years ago
  • Perfect for content creators in the travel industry as well as travel businesses! Get some big insights!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ftapon
    4 years ago

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Guests are consistently credible experts in travel media and monetization.
Episodes offer authentic discussions on fair compensation and sustainable models.
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67 | Will AI Replace Travel Bloggers – or Make Them Better?
Q: Can AI help with travel itineraries yet, or is human input still essential?
AI can draft itineraries quickly, but travelers still value personal experience, nuances, and trustworthy human perspectives, so AI should augment rather than replace the experiential element that travelers seek.
67 | Will AI Replace Travel Bloggers – or Make Them Better?
Q: So what was it about Content at Scale that changed your mind?
The platform demonstrated a real, practical difference from plain chatbots, combining multiple language models with a fact-checking layer that preserves accuracy and can dramatically reduce cost, which made AI feel adoptable rather than threatening.
66 | How Travel Bloggers Can Make Real Money with Affiliate Marketing
Q: What should I do if I'm a blogger and I want to monetize a site? What's the first step?
The first step is to learn SEO because without page views you won't generate affiliate sales; focus on ranking highly in Google, then move to buying keywords and creating content for buyers who are ready to purchase.

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This show centers on travel media, creator monetization, and the evolving landscape of creator partnerships. Across episodes, topics like brand deals, affiliate marketing, SEO for travel content, and the impact of AI on writing surface frequently, along with behind-the-scenes creator stories and practical tactics for building sustainable businesses in travel media. Notable angles include negotiating fair compensation, balancing free trips with value, and leveraging cross-niche collaborations to scale reach. The format combines candid guest perspectives with actionable insights, making it valuable for aspiring and established travel creators, marketers, and brand sponsors exploring authentic creator collaborations.

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2. Julia McCoy
3. Shelley Marmor
4. Jen Ruiz
5. Melvin Boecher

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