Ever wondered what it’s really like to run a travel business and how it can completely transform your life?

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of what life has looked like since I started my travel business and how it’s become something so much more than just a job. It’s opened doors I never imagined possible: doors to new cities, dream hotels, unforgettable experiences, and friendships I’ll treasure forever.

Over the last 18 months, I’ve booked over £100,000 in travel for clients. That number still stuns me. Not just because of the bookings but because of the lifestyle that came with it. I’ve travelled more in the past year than I had in the previous decade, ticking off bucket list adventures and exploring the world with my family in ways we once only dreamed of.

From skiing in France and Austria to cruising under the Northern Lights in Iceland, from Lake Como with my daughter to a girls’ trip in Ibiza this business hasn’t just given me a new career; it’s given me more life. And yes, I’ve earned commission on every booking, whether for clients or my own trips.

And the best part? I’ve done all this while learning, growing, and gaining confidence in ways I never thought possible with incredible support, expert suppliers just a call away, and zero pressure to "hit targets". It’s entirely on your terms.

In this episode, I share:

• How I turned family holidays into business opportunities
• The personal touches that make clients come back again and again
• The perks of being a travel agent, from upgrades to exclusive events
• My favourite travel agent conventions and why they’re unlike anything else
• The two sides of the business: travel booking and marketing
• What passive income really means, and how it changed everything for me
• Inspiring stories from others in the business, aged 20 to 60+
• My upcoming trips to Porto, Monaco, and Orlando, and why they’re more than just holidays

Key lessons:

1. You grow through doing, confidence comes from experience, not perfection.
2. The travel industry is about relationships, with clients, suppliers, and fellow agents.
3. There’s more than one way to build this business, you can focus on bookings, marketing, or both.
4. Passive income is real, and can create long-term security and legacy.
5. Surrounding yourself with supportive people matters, this is a community that cheers you on.

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Want to learn more about starting your own travel business?
Email me for a free information pack: kimcooper99@gmail.com

Website: www.thelatitudecollective.com

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