Question 1

Is the Travel MBA required or a suggested road to success through training? If required, is there a time frame in which it has to be completed?

Accepted Answer

Hi Heather!

The Travel MBA program is required for all new to the industry agents to complete before joining Gifted Travel Network. The MBA program is a one year mentorship program to guide you through your first year of selling travel. The program is led by a skilled Travel Mentor who has helped many other agents build their businesses in the way they want them to be shaped, not fitting into a mold someone else conceived. She hosts group coaching calls twice a week and is there to answer questions for you whenever you need it.

Question 2

What do you require of agents to join your company?

Accepted Answer

Hi Terri!
We require you to have a conversation with our sales team about your business and how GTN best fits your needs. We take agents through our new to the industry program or as an experienced agent, once we speak with you we can better determine where we fit best.

Question 3

How much do your agents earn on average, and how much can I expect to make in commissions?

Accepted Answer

Gifted Travel Network agents earn commission based on what they are booking and special promotions but generally range from 8% to 14%.

Question 4

How would a new person get started.  Would I have to get a certification first?  What is the next step after that?

Accepted Answer

Hi Ann!

To join Gifted Travel Network all our new to the industry agents are required to do our Travel MBA program. This is a one year mentorship program led by a skilled Travel Mentor who has helped many other agents build their businesses in the way they want them to be shaped, not fitting into a mold someone else conceived. She hosts group coaching calls twice a week and is there to answer questions for you whenever you need it. You also work through online modules throughout the program as you learn information about not just the travel industry, but building your business.

Question 5

I focus on business travel. Is Gifted a good fit for that niche?

Accepted Answer

Gifted Travel Network works with business travel and luxury travel agents, we would love to set up a time to speak with you about your goals for your business!

Question 6

Is the travel MBA program cost of $4,997 in addition to the initial start fee and the monthly commission option cost?

Accepted Answer

Hi Rod!
The Travel MBA program cost is $4997, and the MBA program includes a 70% commission split complementary.  There is a $100 application fee to start the process and we do offer monthly payment plans. If you would want to switch to the 80/90/100% commission plans there is a monthly fee added on.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

Question 7

Hello, I'm unhappy with my current host, do you provide any type of training for new agents?

Accepted Answer

Hi Margie- Our TravelMBA program is designed for new agents. Please feel free to set up an appointment to learn more.

Question 8

Is GTN a good fit for someone that is part time? How many hours a week should I plan in devoting to the MBA program? Thanks in advance.

Accepted Answer

Hi Amanda, we would love to schedule a time to speak with you in more detail about this question! Click on our page to schedule an appointment now!

Question 9

Do you have to sign up for the Travel MBA program or can you purchase one of the other commission plans right away and forgo the training?

Accepted Answer

Tina, We have guidelines in order to bypass the Travel MBA program.  Please feel free to set up an appointment with us to discuss your options.

LoriAnne

Question 10

Are there monthly dues?

Accepted Answer

Eboni,  There is a monthly fee associated with the commission split you choose.  Please feel free to set up an appointment with us to discuss your options.

Question 11

Hi, do you all work with mission/religious trips? Thank you!

Accepted Answer

Emily,  We don't book trips but if you are an i/c and that is your specialty we are happy to set something up to speak with you.

Question 12

How much does your TravelMBA program cost?

Accepted Answer

What a great question! 

Individuals who participate in the Travel MBA program get a travel advisor training program and a wholistic professional development program all in one.  Yes, we teach them how to sell and book travel.  We also teach them how to run a sustainably profitable business selling travel.  The entrepreneurial education, guidance, mentoring and collaboration they get from their Travel MBA program is how we equip them with the tools and resources to not only beat the odds against them but to crush them.  

While they are getting all the nuts and bolts on booking and selling travel they are also learning how to build a business the right way – right from the start. The reason why over 70% of all travel advisors never make a profit is because they are missing the critical wisdom of how to run a profitable business selling travel.  Over the 7 years we have had this program, we have seen just about every type of business you can imagine and have advisors build these businesses to fit their desires – not put them in a box that we think you need to go in. 

Here is just a taste of what the Travel MBA program includes: 

•	Support provided by three mentors with more than 60 years combined experience
•	Twice weekly coaching calls with the entire TMBA community so you can get questions and learn from the questions others are asking 
•	Direct support from the mentor team via a dedicated email account
•	Support from GTN’s branding and marketing experts
•	Hosting with GTN so you can start booking travel when you are ready
•	Access to luxury travel consortia Virtuoso
•	Access to enhanced amenities and benefits with Elite Hotel Programs
•	Access to a library of forms, documents, and other resources travel entrepreneurs need
•	Private Facebook forum for the TMBA community (in addition to the GTN member forum)

The cost of the Travel MBA program is less than 1% of the lifetime value of your business which is unheard of in the land of start-ups and the initial investment.  It is targeted at people who want to build a sustainably profitable business and life they love around their passion for travel.  The Travel MBA is an incredible value at the $10,000 investment level and is very well priced- compared to that of other startups and franchise models - especially for a business that you own! 

We look forward to receiving your application and setting up a Zoom call to discuss your business in more depth. https://giftedtravelnetwork.com/travel-mba-application

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