Episode

453: I Was Tired of Using PTO for Every Trip… What Nobody Tells You About Becoming a Travel Advisor

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Passports, Profits and Pixie Dust | Business Systems, Coaching & Marketing for Travel Agents
Published
May 25, 2026
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1550
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Summary

What if travel stopped being something you only squeezed into PTO… and became part of how you got paid? In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what becoming a modern travel advisor ACTUALLY looks like in 2026 — including how travel advisors make money, how beginners get clients, and why you do NOT need to quit your job to get started. I’m also sharing my own story of going from full-time teacher constantly counting down to breaks… to building a travel agency and helping other women create flexible income through travel. Inside this episode: ✈️ What nobody tells you about becoming a travel advisor 💸 How travel advisors actually make money 👯‍♀️ Why your first clients are probably already in your life ✨ How this can fit into your real life (without quitting your job) 🗺 What makes At Last I See The World Travel different PLUS — I’m inviting you to my FREE live workshop: ✨ From PTO Requests to Paid Travel ✨ How to Earn Your First $10K as a Travel Advisor Without Quitting Your Job 📅 Wednesday, May 27 ⏰ 7:30pm EDT 📍 Join live: https://lindsaydollinger.com/stop-saving-for-travel-start-getting-paid-for-it-workshop/ More about my agency: https://www.atlastiseetheworldtravel.com