Outside Agents is the best kept secret. You will learn and succeed. This family owned, established business will be available for you with all the tools you need to be a successful home based travel agent (for Free). There is an agent forum where you will connect with other agents in Outside Agents, you learn from each other, make new friends as well as make money. This has been for me a most positive experience.

I joined Outside Agents (Cruise and Tours Unlimited) approximately 5 years ago after my last host closed their doors without warning. Prior to that, I was hosted by a brick and mortar agency in my city. After joining outsideagents.com I realized how much I was missing from my old hosts. Outsideagents stands by their agents, offers the best training available, has no monthly fees, gives the best support and advice when needed and the owners are always there when you need them.

Their commission rates are much better than my old hosts (i was making 30-70% before moving to outsideagents).

While at Outside Agents, I have completed my CLIA ACC, booked numerous group cruises and other trips, and had much more support than the other 2 hosts I was previously with. I highly recommend OA to anyone who is looking for a host agency.

This is the second host agency I have used, and I think Outside Agents is wonderful. They provide superior tools for their agents to utilize. They have great relationships with suppliers which equal higher commission rates. Plus, OA gives a terrific commission split with no monthly fee. The ONLY possible negative is the last of training when you join in. But if you have experience in the industry, it doesn't matter--even if its just a little. I was with my first agency for 6 months and had no problems learning the ropes with OA. I am very happy I switched.

I have been with this agency since we began our business over 6 years ago. If you are looking for a good place to start, this is it. They don't charge any monthly fees so if you don't do well neither do they. All the back office paperwork is handled for you. The booking procedures are much more straight forward and less cumbersome than most that I have seen. Since they are a large agency you are in the top tier of commissions with the cruise lines. 15% or 16% compared to 10%. It takes work on your part to get anywhere. I am a Princess Commodore, HAL White Star agent, RCI WOW Expert, Celebrity 5 Star agent, and am still working on the others. I am a CLIA ACC and have my IATAN card. I have made more money each year I've been in business in a large part because this is a host that lets me run my business with as little or as much help as I need.

I am so very happy to have made my travel home at OutsideAgents.com It was so comforting for me to be able to talk to a real live person quickly if I should ever have any questions. As a new agent in the travel industry that ability was priceless. I never had a notion of being to much of a bother and always was greeted with welcome and kindness. Outside Agents for me is not just my host agency but my family!

I love this agency, i was unfortunately affiliated with YTB prior to signing with OA. Now everything is different, they have wonderful training, helpful owners and great affiliates. I would reccommend them to anyone wanting to be in the industry, they are by far the best

After being with my host agency for more than 8 years and leaving due to poor management and unpaid commissions, I was very wary of joining a new host. I met Chad and Steve at a Trade Show and was very impressed with openness, their concepts and their business plan. I have been with them now for over two years and I love them. It's wonderful and reassuring to be able to call direct and speak with those operating the company. They continually offer new ideas and innovations to improve our performance as travel consultants.

I have been with Outside Agents for almost 3 years and would encourage anybody looking for a host agency to join. You can't beat the service that they provide, plus the price is nice.

After being with an agency that I had to pay to join at the beginning and work my way up the commission scale......and then have them go out of business-it was a no brainer to choose Outside Agents as my next agency. You won't regret it:)

I am very happy that I decided to work with OutsideAgents.com. It is a very professional operation. The staff is the greatest. They are very efficicient, I never have to wait to receive paperwork. When I have questions or need assistance they are right there to help out. The owners Steve and Chad are very approachable and are willing to do whatever it takes to help you succeed.

There are no sign up fees required to get started with OutsideAgents.com. There are no surprise or hidden fees. You receive an 80% commission split to start and can work up to a higher split based on volume. Commissions are paid monthly and I have never had a problem getting paid.

I would highly recommend OutsideAgents.com to anyone looking for a host. For new agents you will have all the mentoring you need. For experienced agents you have all the tools you need to succeed.

If you are looking to get into the travel business and don't know where to begin, give this host a try. I am a home-based travel agent and I love the help these guys give. They have training to put you on the right track. The have all the tools necessary to jump start your business and keep you current in the industry.
AND IT'S ALL FREE!!!!!!
What more can you ask for. You guys are GREAT!