LUXE AFFILIATES by LTDT
FAQ’s for New Advisors
1. Is becoming a travel advisor a viable career path?
A career in travel not only has the potential for you to earn a great living, but it’s one that offers a flexible lifestyle and the opportunity to be your own boss.
Travel advisors work on commission only. We don’t get paid until after our client has returned home from their trip. So when we plan a trip 6-9 months in advance, we aren’t going to get paid until 7-10 months later. All things considered, it takes about one full year to see the fruits of your labors as a travel advisor.
It’s hard to say exactly what earnings you can expect in your first year or two as an advisor. That is up to you, your drive, and sales numbers. Having said that, we coach our advisors to charge consulting fees upfront to start a proposal. This helps bring cash flow in more quickly.
2. Do I need to live in Tampa to work with LUXE AFFILIATES by LTDT?
One of the many perks of working in the travel industry is the flexibility to work from home or virtually anywhere!
On the other hand, collaborating and working together also has its benefits. At LUXE AFFILIATES by LTDT, we like a healthy mixture of both. Our team meets virtually on a weekly basis for vendor updates, sharing ideas, and networking. We also have an active social media platform to stay connected and answer questions.
All new advisors will be required to complete a week-long training program. All resources can be accessed online and completed from anywhere.
3. Do I need extensive travel experience to be a successful Travel Advisor?
Being a successful travel advisor requires many characteristics. A passion for travel and the ability to travel and gain knowledge is more important than an extensive travel experience. As you grow your career you will have opportunities to gain first-hand destination knowledge. Having some experience traveling overseas will help you grow your business as it lends itself to credibility.
Traveling as part of the job is certainly appealing, but a desire to plan travel for others and handle every detail is more important. If your primary goal is to travel, a career with LTDT will not be the right fit for you.
During the process of discovering if this is the right fit for you, we will want to know about your experience planning trips, events, or anything else where skills of being highly organized and attention to detail are imperative.
4. Can I be a Travel Advisor part-time?
Our mission is to mentor all of our new advisors to ensure success, and we are more than confident in our ability to do it. Ultimately, we are looking for dedicated new advisors who have an end goal of turning their position at LUXE AFFILIATES by LTDT into a springboard for growth and productivity. Of course, being a travel advisor comes with a world of freedom, and you'll definitely enjoy working flexible hours and setting your own schedule!
We do understand that for new advisors it may take time to build your business. Because of this, we do understand that often advisors need to keep a part-time job while building their business. The travel industry can very quickly become a round-the-clock job so you will want to make sure your part-time job is flexible.
5. What costs are associated with getting started in the travel industry?
Most host agencies have an onboarding cost of some sort (with a monthly flat fee and/or a commission split that follows).
At LUXE AFFILIATES by LTDT, we have a nonrefundable onboarding fee of $500 collected before training begins.
With your startup investment, you’ll receive:
Your new travel advisor onboarding and training resources.
Your “IATA” number (what allows you to earn commissions).
Your Virtuoso affiliation (invitation-only consortia that will give your clients access to exclusive travel experiences and perks by booking their travels with you).
The tools you need (Our turn-key proprietary sales process will allow you to be more efficient thereby increasing your productivity and profit. You will have access to our travel app software, our CRM tool (client relationship manager), and our payment collection software).
After training, we will help you form an action plan and you will begin a trial period of 90 days while you book travel. Don’t worry, we are here to help.
During the interview process, we will discuss our advisor commission structure and Independent Contractor contract in much greater detail. You will gain a full understanding of our advisor mentor program, what services we provide, and any other costs associated with a career in travel.
6. Does LUXE AFFILIATES by LTDT provide its TA's client leads? Or, would I be responsible for sourcing my own business?
LTDT is a fast-growing company and from time to time we do have leads to pass along. We are looking for driven salespeople with an entrepreneur mentality. What we offer is an opportunity to learn from our success. We have a proven track record of cultivating and servicing luxury clients that come back to work with us again and again.
Our goal is to help catapult you to success more quickly in the exciting world of travel. We can’t wait to chat with you about the possibilities!
STILL INTERESTED IN A CAREER AT LTDT?
Contact: marcy@liveethedreamtravel.com