This week, I welcome Barb Strait, owner of Straight Away Travel and Pickleball in Paradise, to first discuss the latest trending news in the travel industry, including the World Cup kicking off, record sargassum in the Caribbean, and much more.
Later, Strait provides insights on how finding your niche in travel can lead to big revenue. She shares her story of first starting in travel by selling only Disney, and how she's found success in the Pickleball niche. Strait closes with tips on what fellow advisors should focus on when diving into niche travel.
The discussion on niche travel begins after the 15-minute mark.
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