Michael Johnson

My thoughts on this 👇 This looks legit as data, but it’s important to read it for what it is —a career snapshot, not a job offer. A few things that stand out to me: - The “remote” stat is 15.4%, which tells me remote roles exist, but they’re not the norm. - Most travel advisor roles that are remote tend to be commission-based, contractor, or part-time, especially at the entry or general level. - True full-time, W-2, remote + salaried travel advisor positions do exist, but they’re usually tied to: I think this is helpful info for people exploring the field but it’s not something I’d point to as evidence that full-time remote pay is widely available right out of the gate. The opportunity in travel is real it’s just structured differently than many people expect. Happy to hear how others are seeing this shake out in their own experience.

Christine Berencz

May '24 •

General discussion

Welcome to the community! Start here ⬇️

If you are still new to Skool, let me introduce you! 𝘚𝘬𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘤. So hop into the general discussion chat and introduce yourself! 1) What is your favorite place to travel? 2) What is your strength that makes you stand out to your clients? Then : head on over to the classroom which will guide you to our live webinars Best practices: ⭐️ Welcome new members ⭐️ Make helpful posts ⭐️ Share your wins ⭐️ Engage in the community to level up and win monthly prizes! 🥳 Join an established community of over 20K advisors and mentors in the Travel Industry, working on using Skool as a new opportunity. See you inside!

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Michael Johnson

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@Jacqueline Jacques Welcome, Jacqueline! 😊 The Caribbean is a great foundation and I love that you’re intentionally expanding your destinations so you can guide clients from real experience, not just brochures. That mindset alone goes a long way in building trust. And personality absolutely matters in this business. Clients may come for the trip, but they stay (and refer) because of how you make them feel throughout the process. Sounds like you’re leaning into that already. Glad you’re here looking forward to seeing your journey unfold in the group ✨

Michael Johnson

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@Larissa Parks I love that, Larissa Iceland sets the bar high, and joy as a pillar is such a powerful way to differentiate yourself. High-touch, white-glove service paired with a fun spirit is memorable in the best way. People may forget details, but they never forget how an experience made them feel, and that kind of joy travels well from planning to return home. That combination will absolutely stick with the right clients ✨

Michael Johnson

23d •

General discussion

The Biggest Travel Agent Lie That 2026 Will Expose

(Industry wake-up call) For years, travel agents have been taught one core idea: If you just book more trips, you’ll make more money. That mindset won’t survive 2026. Not because agents aren’t working hard —but because volume without strategy leads to burnout, not leverage. Busy calendars. Unpredictable income. Constant availability. Little control over time. Many agents already feel it but struggle to name it: “I’m booking a lot, but the money doesn’t match the effort.” That’s the exposure. Clients aren’t looking for agents who say yes to everything anymore. They’re choosing agents who lead, guide, and say no when it protects the outcome. The industry trained agents to chase transactions.2026 will reward agents who build trust systems instead. The agents who win will: - specialize instead of generalize - systemize instead of hustle - pre-qualify instead of over-serve - protect their time instead of staying endlessly available More bookings won’t save agents. Better positioning will. 2026 won’t expose bad agents. It will expose outdated thinking. Curious how others here see it —what’s one shift you’ve already made (or know you need to make) to work smarter instead of harder?

New comment 5d ago

Michael Johnson

1 like • 7d

@Christine Berencz man I really need to find a time to sit down and talk with you!

Michael Johnson

1 like • 5d

@Jacqueline Jacques Welcome, Jacqueline and honestly, that’s a powerful shift to make on day one. A lot of agents don’t realize until much later that “working smarter” isn’t about shortcuts or tools ..it’s about intentional decisions: who you serve, what you say yes to, and where your energy actually compounds. The mindset change usually comes before the tactics start to work. If this conversation helped you name that early, you’re already ahead. Keep paying attention to what feels aligned versus what feels draining.. that awareness alone changes how you rebuild. Glad you jumped in, and welcome to the group 😊

Christine Berencz

14d •

General discussion

A major change is coming to US airports

What are your thoughts? https://www.thestreet.com/travel/a-major-change-is-coming-to-a-decades-old-tsa-rule-at-u-s-airports-guest-pass

New comment 11d ago

Michael Johnson

2 likes • 13d

I’ve been thinking about these new airport guest pass programs that let non ticketed people go past TSA again. On one hand, I understand the appeal. Saying goodbye at the gate used to be normal, and for nervous flyers, older travelers, or big international trips, having someone with you until boarding can make travel feel calmer and more human. On the other hand, airports are already crowded. Security lines, gate areas, and delays are stressful enough, and adding more people could create real headaches if it is not handled carefully. I do not think this has to be all or nothing. If airports keep guest passes limited, vetted, and mainly for off peak times, it could be a helpful option. If it turns into a free for all, frequent flyers are not going to be happy.

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Michael Johnson

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Helping 55+ solo travelers go from overwhelmed → confident through community, not deals. Clarity before booking. Confidence before committing.

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