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This week’s Friday 15, we're welcoming Jennifer from Dugan’s Travels. Let’s have some fun, plus some questions to discuss this Friday at 12 pm CST. Join us!

1. I have submitted 2 applications to host agencies I’d like to join, however they aren’t taking new agents right now. I have another meeting with another host and I’m not sure what to do. I’m new and need to get started. I’ve been waiting to hear back about 4 months now. Do you have any advice? - Sandy
2. Do you really need an Identification number to be seen as a travel agency.. or can I essentially just book someone's trip for them? If I'm being honest I don't necessarily want to find a host, I want to start my own business, but I don't know if that would be beneficial without having a number because I don't know if I would get the best discounts that way. I would love to just book people's trips but I don't want to feel like I'm ripping them off because I cannot get the best discounts...any advice?
3. I’m a relatively new advisor (I started about a year and a half ago) and I am trying to understand the concept of “leads”. My host agency (which I love!) does not have a lead generation program, and I would really like to see how a lead works and practice using my training and skills with a mock lead. Do you know of any programs or practice websites/workbooks for this? Also, in the future how might I generate real leads on my own?

RESOURCES:

• How to find the best host agency https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agency
• 7DS Course - https://hostagencyreviews.com/7-day-setup-accelerator
• Resources - https://hostagencyreviews.com/resources
• What is an IATA https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/iata-number
• SOT license - https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-license-seller-of-travel-license
• Travel Leads - a complete guide https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-leads
• Other leads program software - https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-agency-software