Episodios

  • Two Travel Agents Starting One Wild Ride!

    Two Travel Agents Starting One Wild Ride!
    May 16 2025
    The Tahryn and Karen Show is a NEW podcast hosted by two travel agents and friends, Tahryn and Karen. This is our first episode where we introduce ourselves, talk about how we met and what we hope to cover on our podcast. We plan to cover various travel topics such as marketing, running our businesses, and the travel industry in general. We met at a training event and instantly connected over their marketing backgrounds. Depsite similar corporate experience, we have unique perspectives and clients due to our different locations. We are both home based travel agents that specialzie in romance travel, family vacations, group travel and more. After our successful corporate marketing careers, we found ourselves burnt out and looking for something more fulfilling. Both loving travel, we each started our businesses at differne times. Now, we are sharing our knowledge and love for running our travel businesses with your through our podcast. We are planning to have industry guests join us on some episodes to discuss certain topics. And, we would love to hear what topics you want to hear about too!
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    22 m
  • Beyond the Brochure: Travel Industry Shows & BDMs Build Your Travel Business

    Beyond the Brochure: Travel Industry Shows & BDMs Build Your Travel Business
    May 21 2025
    Ready to unlock insider secrets and level up your travel business? In this episode of The Tahryn and Karen Show, we're diving deep into the power of travel agent events (like the Mid-West Travel Showcase!) and why your BDM contacts are your new best friends! Join Tahryn and Karen as we share how attending these showcases helps you stay ahead of trends, meet incredible suppliers, and connect with other home-based travel agents who get it. Learn why building strong travel industry relationships with those amazing Business Development Managers (BDMs) is absolutely crucial for your success. We're talking expert insights, exclusive tips, and how to get the most out of every connection. If you're a home-based travel agent, solopreneur travel agent, or just looking for travel business tips, this episode is packed with functional info you won't want to miss. Get ready to go beyond the brochure and build your dream travel agency! 👍 Like this video if you love networking! 🔔 Subscribe for more fun and functional travel agent tips!
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    27 m
  • Beyond the Booth: A Travel Agent's Guide to Bridal Shows

    Beyond the Booth: A Travel Agent's Guide to Bridal Shows
    May 29 2025
    Are you a travel agent looking to book more destination weddings and honeymoons? In this episode of The Tahryn and Karen Show, we're diving deep into the world of bridal shows! Join us as we share our honest insights on whether bridal expos are still a viable strategy for travel agents to reach engaged couples. We'll cover everything from the pros and cons of bridal shows for travel professionals to crucial tips on picking the right bridal show based on location, promoter reputation, and expected traffic. Learn how to effectively prepare for a bridal show to maximize your impact, from booth setup to engaging with potential destination wedding clients. But it's not just about the show itself! We'll reveal the 'long game' of bridal show lead generation. Whether you're a seasoned travel advisor or new to specialty travel, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you secure more dream destination weddings and romantic honeymoons. Tune in and transform your travel business!
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    31 m
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