It’s the age of the internet, and everyone is after you (and your clients). Your inbox is flooded with special offers and information on new destinations and accommodations. Your clients are being hammered with advertisements from leading OTA's. Sifting through what is actually beneficial to your clients and your business can seem like a full time job. Technology has made it easier to market products, but more difficult to identify what's useless from what is of use, and that's why it is important to make sure you're partnering with the right people.
Travel protection providers are no different, and at TravelSafe, we realize this. It's allowed us to focus on what's really important - travel agents and their clients. We want to have a positive impact on the travel industry, and we know that will only happen through insightful, meaningful partnerships with people like you.
Here are a few things to remember:
1. Choose the Right Industry Partners
In Agent @ Home, Michael Holtz talks about the importance of choosing the right partners for your business. Sifting through the the excess offers and identifying the people who really align with your vision of success is vital.
"Working together allows us not only to help one another, but also to grow our knowledge and ultimately our business." - Michael Holtz, CEO of SmartFlyer
Both personal and professional growth will come from having a constant flow of information and experiences that stem from the company you keep and the partnerships you build. You can never experience it all, but by sharing your stories and listening to others, you're broadening your horizons and allowing personal and professional growth.
We want to help grow your knowledge base and your business. By offering the right travel protection to your clients, you are showing them you not only care, but that you've done your research. But first, we want you to know what the right travel protection is. You will only be able to offer the best coverage if you're knowledgeable about the products available. We have several resources to keep you updated, so you're always up-to-date.
2. With TravelSafe, You Don't Need to be an Insurance Expert
Researching travel protection isn't fun or easy, and that's why we're here. We don't expect or ask you to take hours of your time to stay up to date on regulations and industry changes. We do that for you. Furthermore, asking us the complicated coverage questions will not only save you time, but will also ensure you have right answers. We encourage you to reach out as often as you'd like. Don't assume something is or isn't covered. If it’s a gray area, just ask. That's what we're here for.
3. Free Strategy Sessions to Help You Increase Commissions Earned
Both new and veteran TravelSafe agents have access to free strategy sessions. The goal? To help you offer travel protection at the right time, in the right way, and to increase the commissions you earn. In a strategy session, you can share your experiences with a business development manager. Hearing what you're experiencing gives them the proper insight to assist you. Are you hitting road blocks during the quoting process? Do you feel uncomfortable offering travel protection? Tell us. We want to know and help you break down those barriers.
Book a free strategy session with a business development manager here.
4. Consistently Evaluate Your Partnerships
If you haven't already, evaluate your business partnerships and ask yourself if those you partner with truly want to see you grow as a travel professional. When one segment of the travel industry rises, we all rise with it. When one falls, we all feel the sting. TravelSafe's partnership with its travel agents is designed with you in mind, because when you rise, we rise up with you.
