October 31, 2023
It has been a year since I signed up with OA. Now is a great time to share my experience with you if you looking for a new host ( like I was) or are a new agent looking to join the tourism trade. 
OA is a GREAT host. No doubt. Before joining them, I simply picked up the phone and called them to speak with the owner. I had zero expectation of this actually happening but was pleasantly surprised when Chad Burt came on the line and spent a good half an hour speaking with me and answering all my questions. I signed up the same day. It didn't take me much time to understand their systems and if I had a question, the OA staff was very quick with their email replies. Best way to communicate with them. They have brilliant internal systems set up for just this purpose. Agency staff and higher-ups are almost always available for insight and help as and when needed. They are highly professional ( yet super funny on socials). I had a chance to meet most of the staff at one of their TA conferences and the vibe is that of one big family. For new agents, they have mentors for initial support. Though I have industry experience, I still set up a call with a mentor just to test the new waters. It was a lovely call. 
They have great contracts with vendors, resorts, and consolidators across the world. Their payment system is top-notch with very little room for confusion. Payments have been on time on expected dates. The split is also one of the best ( that I know of) ( Ex host had a terrible split and I wish I had known of OA before). 
All in all, I highly recommend Outside Agents. It has been a great year with them. 
Happy Travel!  

Blue G

Jean Kuhn

Experience: > 11 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

Outside Agents has been my host agency for 3 years. As an experienced agent for over 30 years, I was looking for a professional and experienced agency to work with. Steve Muraca & Chad Burt work hand in hand to provide assistance with their cutting edge technology and sales & marketing backgrounds. So if you are an inexperienced home-based agent or experienced, Outside Agents will be a great fit. It is also important to be well respected by the travel industry and Outside Agents has great relationships with the cruise lines and tour operators! They are extremely knowledgeable and if you need their personal assistance, Steve and Chad are there for you.

LARRY SHELBY

Experience: 6-10 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

Best host I've been connected with!

Celeste Law

Experience: 1-5 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

Outside Agents is a great company to be partnered with. Great customer service, always willing to help and provide training. I am truly pleased to be apart of outsideagents.com and would recommend in a heart beat!

LuAnn Rockett

Experience: < 1 year
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

After months of research to pick a host agency, I chose Outside Agents after two phone calls which were answered directly by the owners. This was the best decisions have ever made! The training and support is phenomenal. The owners are personally engaged with their agents and answer any questions you may have. It is a no cost program with high commission payouts as well. It is an 80/20 split until you make $5000 in commissions and then it goes to 90%. I started in mid-March and have already cracked the top twenty in sales agents. I attribute this to hard work on my part, but mostly to the tools and support provided by the staff at Outside Agents. I cannot imagine using a host agency other than Ouside Agents.

Svetlana

Experience: < 1 year
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

I have been with OUTSIDEAGENTS.COM for over an year, they offer great support to all of us.

Liza Levin

Experience: 1-5 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

Great support, good pay.

Holly

Experience: 1-5 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

So lucky to have found them! Great Host agency with support and training if needed. Commissions are high and I love being independent, but they are there if you need them. Easily accessible if you have questions or need help with a product. I was alittle afraid of going to a larger company but it was one of the best decisions! No start up cost or monthly fees makes this great company to work for!!

Ron Trimper

Experience: 6-10 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

Look no further for a host. No fees, great commissions and lots of support!

Denyse

Experience: 6-10 years
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

I can honestly say that Chad and Steve do all in their power to train and mentor agents in this industry. Their agency is second to none considering there are no monthly fees to be paid. They are great!

John Hunt

Experience: < 1 year
Sales:
Status: Currently with company

I have been with the host since November of 2011 and am very satisfied with them. They respond to inquiries quickly and accurately, always friendly and very informative. They offer education and assistance with bookings whenever needed.