Just need to give a shout out to KHM Travel Group! I started with them over 5 years ago, and had no previous travel agent training except planning my own trips! I jumped right in with Boot Camp, then Destination Success, attending webinars that were hosted by KHM along with getting to know other travel agents within the orgainization...I have made an extended "family" that I didn't know I could ever have! That has been one of the biggest blessings to me! So many great agents that I can reach out to and get some assistance when needed!
Last year, during the loss of so many bucket list trips for my clients, KHM was there all along helping each of us with our unique situations! And even offered a very extensive 12 week training to keep us engaged and learning during such an trying season to be a travel agent!
The moment I met the owner, Rick Zimmerman, I knew that God had led me to the right Host Agency..He is a Godly man with his leadership of this company and has surrounded himself with incredibly educated and engaging staff who go above and beyond to make sure we are successful! Thank you for all those behind the scenes who make us look like rockstars!
If you are looking for the right fit for you for a Host Agency, please strongly considered this one! I know there are many out there, but this could be the right fit for you! I love KHM and how they have crafted their training programs (and it is a continuous training type career)...I would love to share with you more my experiences over these past 5 years--feel free to reach out!
Finding the perfect host agency is very important. My first experience selling travel was with a small host. I thought the environment that I worked in was normal. My questions were answered by "Google that S**T" and "Fake it til you Make it". Addressing customers as "Friends and Fans" was standard practice there. I took it upon myself to do TONS of education with suppliers. I earned my CTA on my own. I did FAMS. I knew early on that this was not the place for me, so I began researching HOST agencies and preparing myself for a life long career. KHM is a perfect fit for someone who is self motivated. They offer a great amount of education and support. They encourage you to be your own business, have your own identity and form solid relationships with suppliers. KHM allows me to be the travel consultant that I want to be. This business can be very overwhelming in the beginning. You must find the host agency that puts value in you. I highly recommend KHM. If you are new, or have experience in the industry, I think you will find KHM to be a partner for life.
Excellent support, training and benefits. Great place for new and experienced agents.
Where do I even begin with KHM. I researched host agencies for months before diving into this industry. I had set my sights on another host until someone mentioned KHM and raved about the lead staff and support. I did ny research on KHM and immediately felt comfortable and choose them as my host. The BEST decision I ever made for my career! The staff is very supportive and the owner is like none other. He truly cares about every agent. Attending their hosted events and trainings has brouggt my business to a whole new level quicker than I could have ever imagined! Not to mention the affordability. They do not nickle and dime you for all the little necessary tools you need in this business. AND they keep adding more at NO COST to the agents. If you want a Host agency that truly cares about you and YOUR FAMILY... join the KHM Family! You will not be disappointed!#KHMROCKS
I have been with KHM for 3 months. Everyone has been so wonderful when I have questions. Very quick with helpful responses. I love the agent only facebook page. I can look through topics and find great answers to questions I didn't know I had.
The endless training/webinars are awesome. I'm glad I went with KHM!
I tried a few other host agencies and have been very happy with KHM. They have a good back end website with all the contact information needed and it is a great monthly value of only $50 with 90% commissions, unlimited trainings and CRM database. I have worked hard for five years and earned my own IATA for specialty bookings, but I can't even begin to match the commission I earn with KHM's supplier base and large volume of agents. And the best part are the agent only facebook pages where you can become friends with all the other agents and ask questions about anything travel related :)
Starting out in the travel business was scary and so much to learn. KHM made all the difference. Great training, great home office asdistance, and wonderful people who care about me and my business. I would recommend anyone and everyone to have KHM as your host agency.
I am in my second year with KHM and it has been a great fit! I researched about a half dozen host agencies and kept coming back to KHM. My goal was to earn enough to cover my expenses (I set the bar low!) but I have grown exponentially and the travel industry fits me well.
I attribute this to many training opportunities, both in-house and with suppliers that KHM partners with, as well as positive encouragement from KHM staff and fellow agents. Other agents have been so friendly and after attending a training together, you soon feel like you have made dear friends. My favorite part about KHM and the other agents is that you really do feel like you're on the same team. It is not a competitive nature and we all ask and answer questions to help each other. I'm here to stay!
After working in corporate travel for many years, I decided to work from home as a home-based travel agent with KHM Travel Group. Being a travel agent isn't for everyone. KHM provides agent support and an abundance of trainings (both live and recorded, in person and online). If you are willing to devote yourself to learning the destinations and resort chains that you are wanting to sell, as well as learning the supplier booking engines that offer packages from your gateways, you will find a comfortable routine in no time. What too many new agents try to do is learning EVERY destination and resort all at once. You will be overwhelmed and you will get burn out. KHM suggests every new agent choose a niche and concentrate on learning and selling this in the beginning. After some time, you may be able to expand or refocus your selling niche without too many problems.
I have found the agents who start by trying to learn everything at once are the ones are disappointed. Also, earning an income that will replace another full-time job will take some time. This isn't a "get rich quick" profession. Your client base will grow over time, but for the first year or two, you will be lucky to break even. There are a few exceptions, like when agents live in a area that has a lot of potential clients and not much competition (just like any other business).
I have enjoyed working with KHM over the years and feel they provide a good amount of support and guidance. They will not hold your hand and tell you step by step how to do everything. They have done an excellent job of publishing everything in their online agent portal so you always know where to go to find the answer to your questions. Agents also have access to an agent-only Facebook page where you can ask other agents questions and get up-to-date information on things. Don't rely solely on the Facebook page to answer all your questions. Most answers are already available on the KHM agent portal. Like I said, KHM has done a great job of making the information and training available, but it is up to the new agent to seek out this information online and register for the trainings.
Are you a go-getter? Are you self-motivated? Are you good at marketing yourself and your services? If so, being a home-based travel agent might be a good fit and KHM pays good commission rates.
I have been with KHM for 2.5 years, previously I owned and operated a sucessful real estate firm. I have been in sales for over 36 years. The major reason I stay with KHM as my host agency is very simple, they really care about my sucess. No where can you find an host agency that will go the extra mile with you to ensure that you are happy, reaching your goals and getting the necessarry information needed to be the best educated, caring and dedicated travel agent in the industry. If you cannot succeed at KHM, you clearly are not giving back the 110% they give to you. They offer multiple training opportunities throughout the year and follow up when you need them. The president of the company, Rick Zimmerman, cares so much he will call you on the phone to help address your issues. I love being a part of something so much larger than myself, I love the feeling of family that I get from all the staff and management of KHM. The make you feel it and help you suceed because they genuinly CARE about you.
I signed up with KHM Travel Group in April 2016 and it was a whim decision! Although I have been obsessed with planning my own vacations since around 2003, I never thought travel could be a profitable business. Well, it definitely IS, and KHM is a wonderful host agency. If you are pretty internet proficient, have a pleasant personality and can learn quickly, you will be very successful here. They provide as many free training sessions and webinars as you can imagine, and their private Facebook page is amazingly helpful. It's like having 24 hour web support because I can get advice from fellow agents who know more about ____ than I do. And I can assist them with my specialties!
I have worked very hard, but I have been with KHM for 10 months and have done $500,000 in sales. With no travel experience! It CAN work for you and they are a wonderful host agency!