What can learning archery teach you about running a travel business?

In this episode of the Travel Agent Achievers Podcast, Roslyn Ranse shares a personal story about stepping away from work, trying something completely new, and the unexpected lessons it revealed about business growth, asking for help, and the power of community.

After recently discussing body burnout, Ros took time away from her business to spend a few hours outdoors with her family at a local archery open day. What began as a simple weekend activity quickly became a powerful reminder of how many travel advisors approach learning and growth in their businesses.

Like many entrepreneurs in the travel industry, travel advisors often feel pressure to figure everything out themselves. But sometimes, the fastest way forward is simply asking someone beside you for guidance.

In this short solo episode, Ros reflects on how mentorship, community, and stepping away from work can help travel professionals build stronger, more sustainable travel businesses.

If you are a travel advisor looking for encouragement, perspective, and practical reminders to grow a travel business you love, this episode is for you.

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As we move into 2026, many travel advisors and agency owners are quietly running on empty.

Not because they don't love what they do, but because their bodies are carrying years of prolonged stress, responsibility and pressure from running a travel business through constant change, disruption and recovery.

In this episode of the Travel Agent Achievers Podcast, Roslyn Ranse is joined by Filipa Bellette, co-founder of Chris & Filly Functional Medicine and author of Ending Body Burnout, for an important and timely conversation about what burnout can look like when you're still functioning, still showing up, and still holding everything together.

This is not a medical or diagnostic episode. It's a grounded, human discussion designed to help travel professionals better understand the difference between mental burnout and body burnout, why willpower and mindset alone don't always resolve what's happening physically, and why so many capable women in business are feeling this way right now.

In this episode, we explore: • What "body burnout" really is and how it differs from traditional burnout • Why prolonged stress continues to show up physically for travel professionals • Common patterns seen in high-functioning, people-pleasing business owners • Why holidays and time off don't always lead to recovery • The importance of early awareness, support and listening to your body

If you're a travel advisor or agency owner who feels exhausted, overwhelmed or not quite yourself, this episode will help you feel seen, less alone, and supported to take the next step.

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In this episode of the Travel Agent Achievers Podcast, Ros is joined by Christine Corcoran, confidence coach and best-selling author of Turn Impostor Syndrome into Your Superpower.

Together, they explore why imposter syndrome shows up so strongly for experienced professionals, particularly travel advisors navigating pricing conversations, client objections, leadership and growth.

Rather than trying to eliminate fear, Christine reframes imposter syndrome as a signal that you are stretching beyond your comfort zone. This episode dives into the role language plays in confidence, how fear is wired into the brain, and why confidence often comes after action, not before it.

This is not about selling harder. It's about holding your value, trusting your expertise, and choosing growth over fear.

In this episode:

• Why imposter syndrome often means you are growing

• How fear shows up in pricing and sales conversations

• The power of language in shaping confidence and decisions

• Why self-trust is built through evidence, not perfection

• How to reframe fear without becoming louder or more salesy

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High-touch service doesn't happen by accident. It's built through systems, boundaries, and smart decisions behind the scenes.

In this episode, Roslyn is joined by Ali Raymer, a senior travel advisor based in the US with Picture This Travel, for an honest, advisor-to-advisor conversation about what it really takes to deliver a personalised client experience while managing a high volume of bookings.

Together, they pull back the curtain on the mechanics behind a high-touch travel business. From protecting the parts of the role that truly matter, to letting go of tasks that no longer serve growth or sustainability.

This episode is especially relevant for travel advisors who are busy, stretched, or starting to feel the pressure of growth and want to scale without losing control or burning out.

• What "high-touch" service really looks like day to day as volume increases

• How Ali decided what to protect in her role and what to delegate

• Why consult calls remain a non-negotiable in her business

• What she let go of first as her business grew and why

• How systems and simple structure support consistency and confidence

• Why even repeat clients need to be guided back into your process

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In this episode of the Travel Agent Achievers Podcast, Roslyn is joined by email marketing specialist of Moxie & Forth, Kaytee Fisher to unpack what it really takes to build an email system that converts without overwhelm or burnout.

Kaytee shares why email marketing remains one of the most powerful and underrated sales tools for travel advisors, how consistency beats perfection every time, and why storytelling and personality matter more than ever in an era shaped by AI and automation.

Together, Roslyn and Kaytee explore the foundations of a sustainable email strategy, how travel advisors can plan ahead for 2026, and simple steps you can take right now to stay visible, build trust, and generate consistent enquiries through email.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why email marketing doesn't deliver instant results and why that's a good thing

• The four core components of a healthy email system

• How storytelling builds trust and drives conversions in travel marketing

• Weekly vs monthly email strategies and what works best right now in Kaytee's experience

• How to plan email marketing for 2026 without burning out

• Using data, not guesswork, to guide your marketing decisions

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If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with another travel advisor who's ready to simplify their marketing and build systems that actually support being booked and busy.

This year isn't about doing more. It's about knowing what's actually working.

In this solo episode, Roslyn kicks off 2026 by sharing a calm, CEO-level approach to KPIs and how travel advisors can use them to gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and make confident business decisions.

Rather than tracking everything or chasing vanity metrics, this episode focuses on the small set of numbers that genuinely reflect business health, client behaviour, conversion, and sustainability along with providing practical tips to ensure this is something you do every month.

• Why tracking sales alone isn't enough

• What KPIs really mean for travel advisors

• The core KPIs to track in 2026

• How commission and yield impact sustainability

• How to review your numbers monthly without pressure

• The mindset shift from reactive to intentional business leadership

Download your free 2026 Travel Business KPI Dashboard here.

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In this episode, Ros chats with Facebook and Instagram Ads Strategist Natalie Alaimo about how travel professionals can use paid ads to increase visibility, attract their ideal clients, and grow their business sustainably.

They discuss the difference between visibility and conversion, how to balance organic and paid strategies, what it takes to attract ready-to-book leads, and how small-budget advertising can support your long-term marketing goals.

Key Topics:

• Qualified visibility vs vanity metrics

• Organic reach decline and what to do about it

• How Meta's new AI targeting works

• Creating lead magnets for "ready-to-book" clients

• Low-cost ad strategies ($5–10/day)

• Building simple funnels and follow-up sequences

• Real client stories and practical examples

Your time is limited, competition is rising and clients need more touch points than ever. Ads can help you stay visible, attract the right clients and build a marketing system that works quietly in the background while you focus on bookings, sales and service.

Links:

Join Natalie's 5 Day Facebook Ads Challenge - https://nataliealaimo.thrivecart.com/readytobuy/ Learn more at https://nataliealaimo.com/ Follow Natalie on Instagram: @natalie_alaimo

Recent research released shows an area in travel, that has a unique opportunity right now. Family and multigenerational travel. The research I read showed that currently only 19% of families book through a travel advisor even though 92% plan to travel this year! In this episode, Ros explores the data behind this gap and what it means for you as a travel professional.

Discover how to communicate your value clearly, connect with families before they book online, and build trust through storytelling not sales.

Grab the Connect Your Value mini workbook for Travel Advisors here. Connect with Roslyn: Website: travelagentachievers.com Instagram: @travelagentachievers

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In this inspiring episode, Ros sits down with long-time friend and award-winning itravel advisor, Lyndall Collins, to talk about what it really means to build a travel business that grows and adapts with life.

With over 30 years in the industry and more than 14 years running her own successful home-based business, Lyndall shares her journey from starting out in retail travel, to raising her daughters while working from home, to being named one of itravel's Top 3 Mobile Advisors in 2024.

Lyndall opens up about the transitions she's experienced from juggling young kids while growing her client base, to rediscovering her passion after the pandemic, to stepping into a new season of life as a grandmother. Her story highlights the challenges and choices that come with balancing family, business, and personal fulfilment.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

• How Lyndall first got started in travel and why she never really left

• What it was like balancing a travel business while raising two daughters

• The big changes she faced during the pandemic and how she rebuilt her business with community and connection

• How she manages boundaries, avoids burnout, and chooses what projects to focus on now

• Why success today looks very different to what it did 10 or 15 years ago

• The role of the Achievers Mastermind and live events in giving her the community, tools, and inspiration to keep evolving

This episode is a beautiful reminder that success isn't just about sales figures or awards (though Lyndall has those too!). It's about creating a business that supports the life you want with freedom, family, and fulfilment at the heart of it all.

Whether you're in the early stages of business, navigating family life, or stepping into a new chapter, Lyndall's wisdom will inspire you to define success on your own terms.

In this spontaneous and heartfelt conversation, Ros chats with long-time Achievers member Holly Velardo, founder of HollyDay Travel, about the power of systems and how they've been the foundation for her business growth.

Holly opens up about her early struggles: late nights, juggling five children, and doing everything herself to now running a thriving business with a team of five. She shares how implementing systems has allowed her to:

• Step out of the overwhelm of working until 2am.

• Build and train a strong team with clear roles and processes.

• Delegate tasks she doesn't love (like airfares and bookkeeping) so she can focus on clients and sales.

• Create space for her family, herself, and even launching her own podcast, Travel Business Unlocked.

This episode is a must-listen for any advisor who feels stuck, stretched too thin, or unsure how to move forward. Holly's story shows that the "unsexy" work of systems is what creates freedom, growth, and balance.

Ros also highlights how you can take the same steps Holly did by joining the Systems Day in Sydney. This two-day live event is designed to help you map out your customer journey, build workflows, set up templates, and walk away with the tools to grow your business sustainably — without burning out. Learn more and book your seat: https://www.travelagentachievers.com/sydneysystems

Most travel advisors don't want to think about systems. They want to focus on clients, marketing, or the fun side of travel. But here's the truth: it's the unsexy work behind the scenes that builds the strength of your business.

In this short episode, Ros shares why we often avoid the tasks that feel boring or hard, and how leaning into them can free up your time, increase referrals, and create a smoother client experience.

Think of it like going to the gym: the squats aren't glamorous, but they're what build strength. In the same way, setting up your booking flows, client journey, and marketing rhythm gives you the power to grow your business with clarity and confidence.

You'll also hear how the upcoming Sydney event in September is designed to help you finally get these things done so you leave with processes, plans, and systems that actually work for you.

🔗 Grab all the information and resources for our events and this podcast at: https://www.travelagentachievers.com/102