The Honest Truth About Becoming a Travel Agent
Big news, and I wanted you to hear it from me first. After years as a travel agent myself, and helping thousands of you start and grow your own travel businesses, I finally built the host agency I always wished existed. It's called Atlas Coast Travel Group, and it's officially open! But before I tell you about it, here's the honest tour of this whole industry, the one I wish someone had handed me when I started. If you love to travel and you're already the person your friends come to for where to go and what to book, you might be a better fit for this than you think. In this video I break down how becoming a travel agent really works, the three ways in (host, franchise, and employee), what it actually costs, what agents really earn, the MLM red flags to watch for, and the exact five questions to ask before you sign with anyone. IMPORTANT: Our Founders Rate has ended, but you can join at the limited-time Launch Rate of $49 per month at atlascoasttravel.com/join **CHAPTERS** (0:00) What should you know before becoming a travel agent? (2:41) What are the three main ways to become a travel agent? (4:12) How does a host travel agency work? (5:18) Is the travel agent business an MLM or pyramid scheme? (7:35) How do travel agent fees and commission splits really work? (10:19) How much do new travel agents realistically earn? (11:52) Why does travel agent training matter so much? (13:23) Do travel agents really get travel discounts and cruise perks? (17:04) What questions should you ask before joining a host agency? (19:41) What is Atlas Coast Travel Group? (22:47) Where can you get the free travel agent vetting guide? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *LINKS* 🧭 Grab the Radically Transparent Guide to Becoming a Travel Agent: https://www.atlascoasttravel.com/guide ▶️ Watch the webinar: https://www.atlascoasttravel.com/webinar ❓ Learn more and FAQs: https://www.atlascoasttravel.com/faqs ⚓ Join Atlas Coast: https://www.atlascoasttravel.com/join SUBSCRIBE to Atlas Coast Travel Group on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtlasCoastTravel ----------------------------------------------------------------------- PODCAST Want this in audio form? Stream the podcast: Spotify: https://profmel.com/spotify Apple: https://profmel.com/apple Some links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share what I actually use and trust.