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!
I am NEW to the industry and OA has been so helpful to me they offer so much training and Chad and Steve have personally taken my calls when I have had to call them with questions. I think they are great as is the other staff there in the office with them. The services and products they offer are wonderful especially for someone brand new to the industry.
OUTSIDE AGENTS ARE BY FAR ONE OF THE TOP AGENCY.
They are helpful in helping you with training,answering
you calls, resources,what ever you need it is there for you to succeed.
I have been working with Outsideagents.com since 2005 and I must say they are the best! I wouldn't even consider moving to a different host if I was offered 110% commission. Steve, Chad & Marty are great to work with and always available to their agents! The training is unparalleled! There is ongoing training offered multiple times a week, every week. They are family owned and you really feel like you are part of the family with them!
They also have an insider's forum for all their agents, which has tons of needed information as well as a community forum page for all the agents to interact with each other.
I HIGHLY recommend that you at least call and speak with one of them when researching a host agency for yourself! I'm certain that you will be impressed!
This is a great company to work for. They really are there every step of the way to help you and you always feel like you are part of the team. When you call in for help the owners actually still answer the phone. The whole office staff is great! They are always professional, helpful, and respectful.
The best part for me is the agent forums. Any question you post, the rest of the team is always willing and able to help.
If you are looking for a great opportunity, then look no further!
This is the best host agency around! Steve and Chad make every agent feel important. They are very responsive and are always around to lend a hand as well as provide much needed information to stear you in the right direction. I have been with them for 3 years now. They helped me turn my hobby into a career.
Thought I am a small part time agent they still provide me with the same support as their top sellers. I have been with them for many years and was originally with another host agency which I was actually paying for and never got support.
Chad has been very helpful in many areas and the rest of the staff answers any questions and helps me fix any mistakes no matter how big or small. Honestly I would have gotten out of this industry, which I love, long ago if it was not for their amazing kindness and support without requiring any financial commitment from me.
Oh and their commission structure is amazing, on of the industry's best, and the tools provided gives you everything you need to easily succeed you just got to implement them.
Thank you OutsideAgents for everything,
Rusty
I have been using them for close to 5 years. So far so good, but then again I had some experience in the industry and I am a very do it myself kind of person...so no hand holding necessary.
They have a pretty healthy agent forum where most any question can be answered. If not then a quick email to to Chad or Marty usually gets the question answered.
I have worked with Outside Agents for several and have a rewarding experience. I have referred several agents to Outside Agents and they are completely satified with their experience.
Outside Agents is very good for experience and start up Agents.
I have been associated with the Cruises & Tours Unlimited family since 2005. They are very helpful and give plenty of training to make our travel businesses successful. There are online tools that are easy to use, thanks to Chad. I look forward to maintining this friendly and helpful relationship for years to come.
Excellent company. Great support. My first choice as ahost agency. I have been with them for 6 years.