{"podcast":{"title":"TIQUE Talks: The Business Podcast for Travel Advisors","slug":"tique-talks-the-business-podcast-for-travel-advisors-5943563","podcast_index_feed_id":5943563,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/tique-talks-the-business/","website_url":"https://tique-talks-the-business.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4850e51e-b867-4196-819f-014d04a9e18f/1814e5-2158-e20c-1040-561cbf4351a.jpg","author":"Robin Bradley and Jennifer Jacob","episode_count":229,"summary":"Welcome to TIQUE Talks Podcast - a live-workshop style travel business podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips that are helping hundreds of travel advisors redefine success, grow their bottom line, and find balance in their business. Join us, Florida-based business partners Robin Bradley and Jennifer Jacob, for value-packed, hilarious conversations and impactful interviews with other industry leaders. With every episode, our mission is to empower you with information, expand what you think is possible for your travel business, and hopefully make you laugh along the way! We are honest, open, and above all, human. We are committed to learning right alongside of you so that we can all find more balance, joy, and peace while pursuing those big, scary business goals. Whether you are brand new to the industry, have a side-hustle, or you are growing a travel booking empire, this is the show for you. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T18:18:28.633500+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tique-talks-the-business-podcast-for-travel-advisors-5943563"},"episode":{"title":"216. Don’t Assume A DMC Will Break Your Client's Budget with Jonathan Epstein","slug":"216-don-t-assume-a-dmc-will-break-your-client-s-budget-with-jonathan-epstein","published_at":"2026-05-12T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tique-talks-the-business-podcast-for-travel-advisors-5943563/216-don-t-assume-a-dmc-will-break-your-client-s-budget-with-jonathan-epstein","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tique-talks-the-business-podcast-for-travel-advisors-5943563","url":"https://tique-talks-the-business.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/827c2452-b9d8-4a8c-af68-d86cef81a329.mp3","summary":"Thanks to Our Tique Talks Sponsors: Cozy Earth - Use code COZYTIQUE for 20% off Flytographer - Earn commission on professional vacation photography Travel Collection - Connect and learn more about TC’s DMCs Think a DMC is automatically out of your client’s budget? Think again! Jonathan Epstein, Chairman and owner of Celebrated Experiences, explains why that assumption is costing you better trips, smoother client experiences, and more profitable bookings. He also gives details on what really goes into DMC pricing. From navigating budget conversations to protecting your time and reputation, you’ll learn how the right destination partner can elevate your service without adding more to your plate. If you’ve been hesitating to reach out to a DMC because of price, this episode will change your mind! About Jonathan Epstein: Jonathan is Chairman of Celebrated Experiences, a leading luxury destination specialist for England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Since joining the family business in 2006, he has helped grow the company from four employees to a 70-person team serving travel advisors across North America and Europe. Jonathan also founded Celebrated Impact, a charitable initiative that donates $1 for every hotel room night booked, contributing more than $400,000 to organizations and disaster recovery efforts. Passionate about mentorship and hospitality, he serves on several nonprofit and industry boards. A Birmingham native and Trinity College economics graduate, Jonathan lives in Atlanta with his wife and two children. instagram.com/celebratedexperiences Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Supplier Communication Templates: tiquehq.com/shop/supplier-communication-templates Start With Why by Simon Sinek: amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/15918…","meta_description":"Thanks to Our Tique Talks Sponsors: Cozy Earth - Use code COZYTIQUE for 20% off Flytographer - Earn commission on professional vacation photography Travel…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3626,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tique-talks-the-business-podcast-for-travel-advisors-5943563/episodes/216-don-t-assume-a-dmc-will-break-your-client-s-budget-with-jonathan-epstein/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tique-talks-the-business-podcast-for-travel-advisors-5943563/216-don-t-assume-a-dmc-will-break-your-client-s-budget-with-jonathan-epstein.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}