240 – Another Alaskan Adventure is Taking Place, The Iditarad

by Barry on March 9, 2010

Podcast Number 240

The Iditarad is underway and you can be a part of this amazing adventure. Join us as Lorene describes this fantastic event and she tells you how you can participate and keep track of the mushers’ progress.

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Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com.


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February 28, 2010

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238 – A Winter Adventure, The Yukon Quest

February 21, 2010

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The Yukon Quest is a 1,000 mile sled dog race between Fairbanks, Alaska and White Horse in the Yukon.  Tara McCarthy, the media relations director for the Yukon Quest, joins Barry and Lorene to talk about the race, the adventure, the mushers and the dogs.  It’s easy to fall in love with the [...]

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237 – A Host Agency Working to Make Your Business Successful

February 14, 2010

Podcast Number 237
Jackie Friedman, the General Manger of the host agency Nexion, joins Barry and Lorene to to talk about how Nexion helps travel agents become successful.  Jackie describes Nexion’s programs and talks about Nexion Town.  Nexion Town is a proprietary social media web site where Nexion agents can meet up and help each other.
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236 – The Mardis Gras, the Super Bowl and Travel Agents

January 31, 2010

Podcast Number 236
Leslie Straughan from the New Orleans Convention and Visitor’s Bureau joins Barry and Lorene to talk about New Orleans and travel agents.  If you are booking a cruises embarking from New Orleans you will want to contact the New Orleans Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.  The Convention and Visitor’s Bureau offers pre and post [...]

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235 – Wallaroos to Webinars as We Talk About How to Learn More About Australia

January 24, 2010

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Jeff Adam of AAT Kings tours joins Barry and Lorene in the co-hosted segment to talk about Australia and the AAT King webinars. Jeff encourages travel agents to sign up for the webinars and become educated about Australia and [...]

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234 – Something New in 2010 to Boost Your Commissions – Monogram

January 17, 2010

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233 – The Intimacy of the World’s Largest Cruise Ship

January 10, 2010

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232 – Mike Davies Tells the Story of His China River Boat Cruise in Exquisite Detail

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